DiscoverThe Urban Farmer PodcastThe Hidden Cost of "Starting Cheap": Why Trial & Error is Killing Your Farm (Rewind - S1W20 Part 2)
The Hidden Cost of "Starting Cheap": Why Trial & Error is Killing Your Farm (Rewind - S1W20 Part 2)

The Hidden Cost of "Starting Cheap": Why Trial & Error is Killing Your Farm (Rewind - S1W20 Part 2)

Update: 2025-09-13
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A sequel to the last Rewind episode, Diego breaks down why trying to save money on farming education could be the most expensive mistake you'll ever make. We look into Curtis Stone's brutal journey from burnout and tears to building a $75,000 farm, doubling down on how "free" trial-and-error learning actually costs over $25,000 in mistakes, lost time, and emotional trauma.

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The Hidden Cost of "Starting Cheap": Why Trial & Error is Killing Your Farm (Rewind - S1W20 Part 2)

The Hidden Cost of "Starting Cheap": Why Trial & Error is Killing Your Farm (Rewind - S1W20 Part 2)