Fresh Take

Setting Up Your Farm for Success – An Interview with Siembra Farm’s Jen Speedy

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Jen Speedy is a farmer and Collective Member of Siembra Farm, a small-scale, sustainable farm in SE Gainesville, FL. With plans to open a new flower farm, Jen talks to us about things people should consider when setting up a new farm. 

In this episode hear about:  

- Challenges new farmers may face when starting a farm 

- Avoiding farmer burnout  

- Methods and tools for farming sustainably 

- Risk-management strategies  

 

Learn more about Siembra Farm on their website: https://siembrafarm.com 

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