Sorry I've been absent. Things have gotten ahead of me.
We have our final farm classroom session on Thurs night. I can't believe we are through already. It has been one of the most enjoyable, rewarding, frightening, self-reflective exercises that I have ever done. It was made even better that Bll and I did it together.
We have learned a lot.
I think about things like branding, identifying my customer(s), setting my pricing, where/when/how/why to sell, my 'story' and all sorts of other things. It also removed my farm-business-rose-colored-glasses. I have a new appreciation of truly.how.hard it is to make a decent living as a small farmer.
And more than anything else - we have developed friendships with the other classmates and we now feel like we are part of a community of like-minded folks. That has been very important and fulfilling for me.
A journal of our adventures in construction, garlic farming and growing our own food as we transition from life in Chicago to life in Southwestern Wisconsin.
4 comments:
I'm glad you had a great experience. I'm looking into some permaculture landscaping classes here that should be fun.
Judy
It sounds like a great experience. Keep your eyes on the prize. :)
So glad you are moving forward. I saw your website. Looks great! I feel lik we are at a stand still right now. Too busy at work to even get to the farm lately. A farming class would do us a lot of good.
Thanks Judy, Jena and Barb -
I appreciate your support.
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