Got a Farming Fantasy? Learn About the Business From Richard Wiswall

This caught my attention in the Organic Consumer Association’s weekly newsletter… I’d be very curious to get your opinions on whether you believe a good living can be made on an organic farm?
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Contrary to popular belief, a good living can be made on an organic farm. What’s required is farming smarter, not harder. Farmer Richard Wiswall is here to tell the world it’s possible to start an organic farm, enjoy it, and make a profit. Like any other business, organic farming has ups and downs. But Wiswall (who’s been farming in Vermont for 27 years) offers a hopeful and useful model to ensure a sustainable business that puts some money in the bank.

“My goal is to see more happy, prosperous farmers. I see too many farmers work too hard for little money and burn out because of it. I would love it that farmland shouldn’t compete for developments because developments pay more. I want it that farms remain in farmland because it’s economically viable to do so. And I think that’s the way it should be.”

Chelsea Green recently produced an original video to introduce readers to this organic farmer and author.

Wiswell’s forthcoming book, The Organic Farmer’s Business Handbook: A Complete Guide to Managing Finances, Crops, and Staff-and Making a Profit, is now available for pre-order.

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