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Great thoughts on this topic. I am not certified organic. My farm does mostly direct sales and works well because of the trust your farmer idea. If I ever get to a situation where my product is on a shelf outside my immediate community then I will rethink my strategy. Of course I would have to rethink my whole philosophy, since local is a big part of why I do what I do.
Who is wiggling the camera back and forth and all around? Help me dramamine.
Thanks for your thoughts on this topic. I am currently thinking of stepping into the small farming business for direct sales at Farmers Market and such. Working on my business plan and have been going back and forth on this part.
Hi Curtis, subbed – like your channel and information. If one says they are 100% organic, what would that person fertilize corn with? Normally, I see some gardeners side dress their corn with 80-00-00 which is a chemical application. What could be used organically that would allow corn to perform just as with the chemical nutes. Thanks, Steve
I'm 90% sure that my farm(s) will be CO. I'm in this for the long haul and organic is only getting larger and larger, I need my business to already have its feet in the ground ready to soar to new heights once consumer demand reaches the point of critical mass. with that said, I agree with everything you've said curtis. these labels we use now are suboptimal and as we all know organic mostly describes what's not in your food as opposed to how it's actually grown, these terms only exist because of an opposing force (Monsanto) and in time will cease to exist in the way we use them. people have this convergent perception that corporations are immortal and unstoppable but take circuit city and blockbuster for example, two huge corporations that were engrained into culture and society and what are they now, nothing but an evaporated dream, Monsanto's destiny is the same. once we as producers and consumers continue to push our destined truth the rest will be absorbed into the fray to fall back into the twisting nether from once it came. I've been playing around with new terms that go beyond "organic" to test.
I'm a huge fan of your channel. I think that the information you give out is super helpful. I'm trying to start my own business and you really help me to see the steps that it take to make it a reality. Keep the video comming! Thank you :))
Any ideas on how to battle gophers? The caddyshack method is sounding more and more appealing… Ha! I really appreciate how you share your knowledge. Thanks man!!!
I tried to do the organic path, using OMRI products, etc to appeal to more consumers (no official organic certification myself) but most consumers just don't give a care in my areas.. they only care about price and taste, rarely asking if its organic grown product
Good point, why spend for the ''stamp'' in some areas, if most of the consumers in your area do not understand the organic certifications in the first place? I think consumer organic education in the city areas seems to be of more popular, while in rural areas, even talking to huge apple farmers, I'd say only about roughly 10-20% tops actually follow or take organics seriously. A lot of rural farmers still think it's some 'left-wing gimmick' if you catch my drift. I honestly hope that number raises soon, all I have to say…
until then, I'm growing hydroponics mostly with a smaller organic batch for the bangforbuck value for the local area.. not to mention organics seem to give most of us lesser of a final yield as well. I'm no rich farmer, (shrug) gotta do what you gotta do
Fuck Certified Organic! Want to know how your food is grown? Visit your farmer's farm. They shouldn't be further away than you would be willing to drive for a visit.
Majority of the Certified Organic Committee is Big Ag and lately have added more exemptions for chemicals I would not dare use.
Be responsible for your decisions; Know where your food comes from and know who is taking care/educating your children.
Good information. I like how your saying it is basically circumstantial,, like most things in gardening.
Cost-benefit analysis — a standard business practice.
Could you do a video on our Salanova Lettuce production and techniques? Like how to get multiple harvests, preferred varieties, etc.
Question for you Curtis – I would like to know . I thought I heard you mention on one of the Permaculture voices podcast about how you plant your onions now . Three at a time ? Instead of evenly spaced . How's that working out ? Or did I hear wrong ? If your not doing it that way I'll let you know how it works out . I'm trying it when I plant today .
I am a farm operator and we're currently going through the organic certification process. It takes quite a bit of time as there are a lot of manuals to read/memorize and a lot of paperwork as well. In addition to the paperwork, certified organic farms are required to pay annual fees which could amount to thousands of dollars (fees are dependent on your gross annual sales). As Curtis mentioned, having your products certified organic may be worth the investment if your farm is relatively large and you have a broad audience. For a small farm however, I think your time/money is better invested in growing your customer base. I will be going the second route when I start my own farm.
Hey Curtis! Tnx for the explanation! I just have a few question hope you can help, can I have a farm that it is divided organic and not organic… For said something; I grow fruit trees and maybe some other type of fruit and vegetables conventional way and have at the same time a greenhouse growing only organic hydroponic lettuce ? All in the same land.. Is that possible? Can you get certified for an specific product? Thank you very much for sharing great info 🙂
i just bought your book though Amazon, its really good info. Thank you for all the info what really struck a nerve is that you and i had already previously talked about The Cuban peak oil crises.. Pretty dope. Im starting out my farm this month and you've really been so helpful and you come down here to Texas and check out what we have going down here. Ive taken notes on finding the niche in my city since i believe ill be the first to actually do it. Thank you brother…
Great video man. I get asked if I'm certified organic a lot. Oddly enough it's very rarely asked by farmers market customers. Really like your outlook on this one. You gave me the words I've been looking for. Thanks man.
It was good to meet you in Pasadena the other day.
great video love this series
buying your book on Amazon right now
Can you talk a bit about spacing? Just got your book (awesome, btw) and see that you have row spacing but not spacing within the rows. I see from photos that your spacing for leaf lettuce within the row, for example, is closer than the row spacing. Thanks!
awesome info. thank you. I'm doing the same with my yard. Gotta start somewhere!
Love the information! Just curious, whats the biggest scare or doubt someone could possess about a non- organic crop? Do people spray toxic pesticides or fertilizers on their crops to increase yields that are somehow unhealthy for humans? Thanks and keep up your awesome work!
Just watched you on John's channel you made him cry wth ..lol.. Love him and his passion '!! Looking forward to learning ? Any buffalo NY farmers that I could join with "??
I have a question about different PH levels required for different types of vegetables. How do you keep a good rotation of crops with some many different levels of PH. I am having a rough time getting spinach to grow and cant seem to figure out why. I rotate it with Radish and have used Alpaca manure to help fertilize it. Is this a good approach or should i change something?
Do you know anyone who does leamon production in cooler climates? (Vancouve,r Canada)
How do you even know that piece of paper is good? They could apply, get it, then not adhere to it unless they have unannounced inspections.
nice good info 🙂
I am certified, but I also farm hundreds of acres. I agree that if your selling local and people know you, you don't need to certify. For me, the paperwork is minimal.
U must be CO to vend at the farmers markets here in California
very informative… thank you for sharing this video..