Shocking Truth Behind Small Farm Failures: The Top 5 Reasons Exposed (Don't Miss Out!)

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Failure in farming can be disheartening, but understanding the root causes can be a transformative learning experience. In this video, Curtis Stone delves deep into the shocking truth behind small farm failures. Don't miss out on this valuable information that could be the key to your farming success!
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About Curtis Stone:
Curtis is one of the world’s most highly sought-after small farming educators. His book, The Urban Farmer, offers a new way to think about farming𑁋 one where quality of life and profitability coexist. Today, Curtis spends most of his time building his 40-acre off-grid homestead in British Columbia. He leverages his relationships with other experts to bring diverse content into the homes of gardeners and aspiring small farmers from around the world. Learn more at FromTheField.TV.
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@chamberlainhomestead3378 7 жыл бұрын

Hah this dude is adorable. He looks so happy with his farm and seems genuinely excited to tell you all about it. What a champ!

@JonathanCohn4 7 жыл бұрын

This guys is one of the most data driven farmers I've ever seen. It's really exciting to see someone like this optimizing every aspect of his operation.

@RajSingh-qc6lq 5 жыл бұрын

Check out Neversink, that dude's the same way. Just takes him a little longer to put it into words though :P

@KJC63 7 жыл бұрын

Boy those New Zealand farmers' properties are just so beautiful. What a great shot from the drone overhead. Really nice property.

@18roselover 7 жыл бұрын

Yotam is an Israeli emigre to NZ

@KJC63 7 жыл бұрын

wow that's cool....his farm is really nice

@staticlineinjury1566 7 жыл бұрын

the entirety of new zealand is beautiful, unlike australia where only the buildings look nice.

@cowboy_k3147 7 жыл бұрын

^ right on. The whole north island is nice, since there are changes in altitude everywhere and the climate is great because of coastal weather. Better than where I come from, since it is rather flat here and the weather is either freezing in winter or burning hot in summer.

@chris2944 7 жыл бұрын

Karen C ye NZ is lit

@bipolarhomesteader5403 7 жыл бұрын

That great. I remember watching last year. He's doing an awesome job. I love that he is off grid and still crushing it. Keep up the great work.

@cjandauntieyaya1446 7 жыл бұрын

IF they were done with the strawberry patch for the season and already picked the runners to start a new patch elsewhere, they could instead of doing labor pulling everything out just move their chicken pen to the strawberry patch and let the chickens do the tearing out and turning of the soil. Add a horse/cow manure row on the high side and the chickens will pull it down the entire distance... That way you get good eggs, fast growing chickens and you don't have to feed the chickens anything else and they do all the work for you. Once they are done, move them to another spot that needs clearing and tilling and clean your terrace rows up for the next planting.

@yeahnahsweetas 7 жыл бұрын

Jeez you're on to it

@thomask837 7 жыл бұрын

Problem is that he has fabric down

@mthlay15 7 жыл бұрын

Chickens poop everywhere. Chicken poop is very dirty. Chicken fertilizer is much safer.

@cjandauntieyaya1446 7 жыл бұрын

Chicken fertilizer is chicken poop. And those microbial issues you seem to be concerned about are actual beneficial in preparing the soil to be useable by plant life.

@7munkee 7 жыл бұрын

Chicken shit is full of nitrogen.

@cindyb7272 7 жыл бұрын

very passionate young man about his farm. Love to see this kind of enthusiasm!!

@solarnaut 7 жыл бұрын

2:20 "...Yeah!..." GREAT expression of a "victory lap" as he speaks of the bounty and the 25 liters of frozen ready made strawberry sauce.

@oneperson5760 7 жыл бұрын

This is an amazing operation, and what makes it so great is this guy's work ethic, knowledge, and organizational skills. (and the wisdom of listening to his wife, lol) One thing I've noticed is that people who just knuckle down and do the job are much happier and have this amazing aura of rightness about them, as opposed to people who stand around and talk and complain. I wish many blessings to him and his operation. The world needs more men like this. Doing, learning, growing, adapting. Awesome!

@ein99999 7 жыл бұрын

That is the perfect location for planting crops because of the water runnoff from the surrounding hills and the nutrients carried with the water is very good for plants plus it looks like the way he has it set up is perfect where the tent creates a runoff into the crops. Perfect set up and location for growing crops not too much sun or getting burned because of the hills and the hills and the set up seem good for good drianeage and clean and nutritive runoff from the surrounding landscape. plus its higher up and gets good airflow which is also important.

@normaleverydaywhiteguy 7 жыл бұрын

Totally crushing it, very adaptive and lean

@dirtpatcheaven 7 жыл бұрын

I remember the old video about the strawberries! So fun to see it again!

@maegantucker8399 7 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed watching this video! Thank you all. So inspiring!

@sbrayer1135 7 жыл бұрын

1/4 acre, 1/2 or full acre, it does not matter, his knowledge+skill+passion/artistry+++his hard work is amazing!

@lovbird8695 7 жыл бұрын

I love how passionate and knowledgeable he is, always nice watching an expert speak on their craft

@MrFarmer1997 7 жыл бұрын

This was a really great video. Very inspirational to see how much he has grown, and seeing all of the healthy green foliage and dark soil reminds me that spring and summer are on their way.Thanks for the great vid.

@angelosubero5303 7 жыл бұрын

Curtis I have watched ALL your videos and your work is truly inspiring. You are a mentor to many in this world so keep doing what you are doing and sharing knowledge and courage. I am in my first year of farming so this update video was also truly inspiring. Wish you and all the other people you have touched the best in this world., PS I was browsing Paraka's instagram and would just like to say congrats to you and katie & good luck

@eclectictllc 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Love Love Love!! From the Farm-A-Yard team!

@Car_dna 7 жыл бұрын

Great to see another small scale producer doing it off grid and in New Zealand! The cooling is always the issue but once you can work that one out it's all sorted! We use a simple reverse heat exchange system using ground water for cooling all run via a 12v system. The Nissan eNV200 electric van is a good way to go if you want capacity and something relatively affordable and very simple (eg Nissan Leaf in a box!)

@bearnecessiteespolio5359 5 жыл бұрын

Just googled this van. In the UK it costs £10 000. I don't see this as low cost or affordable.

@talej543 7 жыл бұрын

So good to see how far they've come since last time you were there

@Mooja12 7 жыл бұрын

Refreshing listening to that fellow talk about practicing and honing his craft. Lots of thought, focus, and attention obviously put into his work.

@alucardbird_of_hermes9785 7 жыл бұрын

I'm loving this channel. we are planning on buying roughly 20 or 30 acres in Louisiana. we were planning on orchards and chickens or goats but I'm starting to think growing crops would be a better experience. it's very inspirational stuff.

@alexparris7769 7 жыл бұрын

This is almost exactly the look I am aiming for once my student loans are paid off! I absolutely love hillside terrace permaculture and I have to say you folks at Pakaraka are awesome! If I ever make it out that way I hope you won't mind a visit!!

@bzz5601 7 жыл бұрын

Great video, very inspirational! I loved his story and enthusiasm. Thanks for showing New Zealand as well. The music at the beginning and end may as well be cats mating though.

@zepguwlthistle7924 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing. congratulations on all of your hard work and harvest.

@codykeppley9069 7 жыл бұрын

I remember the video from last year! fantastic info and enjoyable to watch.

@tdiv1 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Curtis great videos , I really appreciate the content you post for all of us!

@enduser6957 7 жыл бұрын

Nice tour...they are crushing it!...liked!

@orcou 7 жыл бұрын

Love this. I'm really thinking of getting into small farming and horticulture. Guess I'll have to start the vids from the beginning.

@poorkidd 7 жыл бұрын

Just subbed, and I just wanted to thank you for all the great videos, so Thanks!!

@AbundanceIowa 7 жыл бұрын

Great video. It was nice to see the update!

@GlobalTubeTruth2 7 жыл бұрын

This is a very productive garden. In the first few minutes when he was showing the rows of strawberries, I was thinking about John Jeavons, and biointensive beds instead of rows. I was fortunate enough to participate in a 3 day workshop with John Jeavons, Carol Cox, and others from Ecology Action in Willits, California back in 1995. It was a great learning experience. I recommend their books and materials highly. They also have a seed company called Bountiful Gardens that sells nothing but open pollinated seed varieties.

@trfyeomanfarmer 7 жыл бұрын

That is truly inspiring! Thanks, Curtis.

@lynordb 7 жыл бұрын

hey thanks for talking about the process and stuff, I would like to know how he keeps the weeds out of his garden outside?

@bennyg5431 7 жыл бұрын

i remember the strawberries video! inspiring to see such great progress being made off- grid

@sierraanders4214 2 жыл бұрын

You are so passionate about your business and such an honest person and joyful person. Great job on everything you’re doing.

@gypsyhobo3016 7 жыл бұрын

Don't touch the healthy flats of micro greens after touching the moldy ones?

@f.demascio1857 7 жыл бұрын

Judy Onthemton Exactly what I thought. I pictured billions of spores flying off the moldy flats & cringed. BUT I'm super impressed with the set up & took notes.

@MrChickenselects 7 жыл бұрын

Judy Onthemton yup

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Totally right! will do :)

@rudeman777 7 жыл бұрын

Pakaraka Permaculture

@JudgeDredd_ 4 жыл бұрын

Bobby Light two wrongs don’t make a right

@beetroot48 7 жыл бұрын

Such an interesting episode. Thank you for producing videos on New Zealand.

@mgfons 7 жыл бұрын

I love that he is saving his salanova seeds. I am doing that too. Great minds think alike :-)

@Paul8851 7 жыл бұрын

Curtis, I saw you on WranglerStar and decided to give your channel a look. Now I am subscribed! Thanks for making the trip to be on KZfaq w/Cody and Mrs. W!!!

@offgridcurtisstone 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for subscribing. It was an amazing trip all around.

@nairblab4061 7 жыл бұрын

I could listen to him talk all day. Great job!

@bullsnutsoz 7 жыл бұрын

Wow Im giddy thinking about all the work there!

@gregorytoddsmith9744 7 жыл бұрын

Incredible work !

@KaleidoscopeJunkie 7 жыл бұрын

So happy to see this and looking forward to those videos.

@CarbonConscious 7 жыл бұрын

Can't get proper flats down in Portugal either. His soil (and crops) looks amazing!

@actorzone856 7 жыл бұрын

looks like a great spot to live, and a beautiful garden, 10 out of 10.

@elizarobinrobinson4294 7 жыл бұрын

great video and info. Thanks for sharing. wonderful farm. This type of farming can feed all humanity, no problem.

@douglasvilledarling2935 6 жыл бұрын

He is FABULOUS! So interesting. Thank you for this video. Those salads looked GREAT. Had a hard time understanding some words

@themarathonfarms4730 7 жыл бұрын

The farm looks great! Love that you're running off solar.

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@toesly 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome and informative video. Appreciate the content

@Theartisticgardener 7 жыл бұрын

So interesting !! Thanks for sharing with us

@dampsomsatan 7 жыл бұрын

i love listening to people who are passionate about what they do. this guy truly is!

@TrixieM712 7 жыл бұрын

You know you got something special when you see so many nedative comments. I was in awe and i could care less how big his land is. He gave us free info and i for one am thankful. Microgreens is now where i am heading in my hoophouse. very cool thanks!

@lmd2454 7 жыл бұрын

I have never seen strawberries that look so amazing!! Congrats on your beautiful farm!!

@moonroot 7 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring! Someday soon, this will be me!

@Simple.life.on.16acres 9 ай бұрын

Such a great tour to watch, what an epic farm he is running

@laurants 7 жыл бұрын

I lost interest very early in the vid until I heard him say, "I'm glad that I listened to my wife." I thought, oh I could learn something from this!

@shrimpys6160 7 жыл бұрын

"I'm so glad I listened to my wife" this man gets reminded of that comment every time they disagree, I guarantee it.

@PatTheRiot 4 жыл бұрын

"She's now managing half of the operation" LOL

@socore3197 7 жыл бұрын

This is so inspiring!

@calpal9983 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting.

@BryanKale777 7 жыл бұрын

Crushing It!!! EXCELLENT BRO

@obcr12000 7 жыл бұрын

sweet thorough video Curtis...hard worker

@chefgiovanni 7 жыл бұрын

Very cool grow. Cheers from across the big pond. We love the strawberries, micro greens, basil. In the tunnel greenhouse, is that bamboo used for the tray shelving ?

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Yes it is. Thanks!

@GrowingGreenNZ 7 жыл бұрын

Yay New Zealand! I'm from New Zealand too I love watching your videos to get some good ideas!

@spoolsandbobbins 4 жыл бұрын

Incredible! Insightful! Thanks guys!! From Nova Scotia

@elementalearth5096 7 жыл бұрын

awesome video! loved watching this one :)

@MomsSimpleLife 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Subbed and liked. Thank you for sharing this

@blauschuh 7 жыл бұрын

I have some sloped land similar to this... I'd love to get some info on water run off mitigation

@AerAlliance 7 жыл бұрын

Fantastic, thanks for this insight.

@amykinnell2837 7 жыл бұрын

Loved this farm tour!

@rdkitchengarden4359 7 жыл бұрын

this is a great farm. Well done :) have a great day

@a.kay.c 7 жыл бұрын

lovely video! I learned a lot!

@sh.osmanov6792 7 жыл бұрын

I wish I had the knowledge to start off my own farm...

@AAPHomestead 7 жыл бұрын

man you got me wanting to do my whole yard this way it looks very very nice !!!grate job on the hard work its very inspiring 😃😃👍👍👍👍

@bazbrad 7 жыл бұрын

Wow some very nice native New Zealand bush in the background. Nice!

@PeteKanarisGreenDreamsFL 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome work Curtis Stone! That drone is a game changer. Keep killing it dude.

@Stolendesign 7 жыл бұрын

HA! been hunting for flats for microgreens for a while and found the same trays last week! glad Im heading down the right track! great vids and awesome to see some kiwi based content out there.

@2299jsimon 6 жыл бұрын

It's great to see someone so excited about what he is doing...

@mccaskillfarmstead4244 4 жыл бұрын

Heck yeah! Just subscribed 👍🏼

@markthompsoncpa 4 жыл бұрын

A question. When planting, is it better to have rows running N/S or E/W for max sun or doesn't it really matter? Im in lower Michigan

@Lucaeus 6 жыл бұрын

thanks for the vid mate

@rlportillo 7 жыл бұрын

I was just wondering how this guy's strawberries came out this year...thanks Curtis!

@ChezGra 7 жыл бұрын

Amazing place!!

@kaval1er 7 жыл бұрын

My basil often has spotty, inconsistent germination. Also if I hold it long enough to get good volume, it often seems to start yellowing. I'm growing in a greenhouse so it can get pretty hot in there. Maybe I'm watering too much? Thoughts?

@TheJunkyardgenius 7 жыл бұрын

love the idea of saving the salinova seed.

@Bengun67 7 жыл бұрын

This is outstanding, how about building a greenhouse above the strawberries ? ( Get some straw around them in autumn , for insulation) . More power to you, man !

@dylanknowsalot2048 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely the most inspirational video that i've watched all year

@thetechnicolorbatcave 6 жыл бұрын

Farm looks beautiful, especially that field of eggplants. Also Yotam is quite attractive.

@mixanthony 7 жыл бұрын

Awesome, but it looks like more than a quarter acre.

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Tony, it's a 1/4 acre of market garden, not more. the farm is a community we are a part of and it is bigger.

@interestingyoutubechannel1 7 жыл бұрын

+Pakaraka Permaculture כל הכבוד אחי, זה נראה מעולה!

@wombatjones3894 7 жыл бұрын

Can you tell us more about your community? It looks great and I will be eventually trying to do exactly the same thing you are and run everything off the sun!

@mixanthony 7 жыл бұрын

thanks

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Hi, have a look at our website, we share our story there :)

@joanofirk6216 6 жыл бұрын

Best video I've seen on this. Thanks!

@lindavillegas5959 6 жыл бұрын

Love ir!! Great vídeo!!! Love the farm!!! Meny blessing!!!

@shelbyshepherd2433 7 жыл бұрын

Great job!

@devingoulding3200 7 жыл бұрын

Pakaraka Permaculture, you are amazing. Curtis, thanks again for another great video. I am planning on starting strawberries this year and your beds were incredibly inspiring. Would you be willing to write out a bit more details on how you manage that piece? Spacing, and timing on how you cut and planted runners? It would be super helpful. Thanks!!

@devingoulding3200 7 жыл бұрын

Just watched the video from last year better and got my answer.

@tmdavidson1478 7 жыл бұрын

seeing this a few months on, but a beautiful operation in a place that looks like heaven :)

@lukepac371 7 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful farm!!!!!!

@jamesdooling4139 7 жыл бұрын

This whole operation is amazing.

@FrugalFootprint 7 жыл бұрын

So inspiring! Thanks for sharing :-D

@wholesystems 7 жыл бұрын

nice work both curtis and this dude!

@pakarakapermaculture 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I like your work too dude!!

@possumwilli 6 жыл бұрын

Kiaora Bro, Im willi from Kaikohe, Northland. Do you have WOOFERS, Helpers, volunteers..? If its poss. to come help, I'd get alot from working with you all. Got plenty land up here that could be used to help families help themselves! On a mishon..xyz