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016: Mike Kwasniewski on Starting a Whole-Diet CSA

5/28/2015

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Mike Kwasniewski runs a whole-diet CSA farm, The Charm Farm, in rural West Virginia as part of a larger operation. He farms several hundred acres including beef cattle, hogs, chickens, and vegetables, with his mother and business partner, Pam. Mike reflects on the whole-diet CSA model in a relatively low income, rural environment, and how it fits into a beginning farmer’s diversified farm.

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Mike mentioned that he was inspired by the whole farm CSA at Essex Farm in upstate New York.

Kristin Kimball, at Essex Farm, wrote a book about her experience starting her farm and CSA – The Dirty Life (You can get this as an audiobook FREE with a free trial at audibletrial.com/farmertofarmer

Mike's Favorite Tools

Mike’s favorite tool is his very large disc, for the shear amount of work that he can get done with it in a short period of time.

Mike also snuck in a mention of the CobraHead Weeder and Cultivator, which he carries to help with spot weeding as he’s walking through the fields.
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3 Comments
Tracey
5/29/2015 12:53:48 pm

Wonderful podcast. Thank you!

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Ben link
7/19/2015 03:21:25 pm

Thanks! Mike's on fire. Will follow his future projects.

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Chris Blanchard
7/20/2015 01:47:43 am

I was certainly inspired by Mike - I love the energy he's bringing to a new twist on an old idea, and to his farm in general!

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