Difference Between Urban Farm and Urban Farmer

COMMENTARY

• More nutrient dense food, reduces waste and positive environmental impact are reasons to grow food
• Urban Farm grows food for you local area
• Urban Farmer grows food and shares it
• Naming your farm for social credit for your farm space

Gardening Is A Hobby, Farming Is A Profession

COMMENTARY

• Greg discusses his post college background that led to building his urban farm
• Farming as a profession for profit.  Growing, harvesting and selling at farmer’s markets
• Methods of farming
  • Farm In A Box.  Everything to need to grow a 2 acre farm
  • Containers
  • Tower gardens
  • Aquaponics
  • Chickens (hens)
  • Finding a niche.  Growing speciality food to sell to chefs

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Uptown Market Phoenix

Community Supported Agriculture

COMMENTARY

• CSA’s work with area farmers for collection of produce.  Customers can sign up and have delivered for a fee
• Farming as a business or side hustle.  Fruits, vegetables, herbs, even flowers
• Local chefs great customer potential

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

• Urban Farm Planting Calendar