In this episode, farmer Alec and host Diego talk about the finances behind two ways of starting a farm: when the farm starts out as a side hustle, and when the farm starts out as the main hustle. Farmer Alec talks about where he falls on that spectrum, as well as the challenges around navigating the financial landscape of running a first-year farm.

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01:10 Introduction to Reality of Financial Strain
05:15 The American Spirit and Taking Risks
11:43 Advice for Aspiring Farmers
25:35 Balancing Opportunities and Risks
27:20 Exploring New Sales Channels
31:40 Maximizing Market Potential
42:14 Reflecting on Progress and Challenges