136: Growing Leafy Greens in the Hawkeye State - Twisted River Farm

Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ When you think Iowa agriculture you probably think corn and pigs, which would be right! But, one farmer is stepping up the state's leafy greens and microgreen production and has started an awesome direct-to-consumer model. My guest today is Steve Strasheim from Twisted River Farm. In our interview today, Steve and I chat about why he started the farm, his production methods, and what his delivery model looks like. Check out Twisted River Farm for more: https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/ Talking PointsSteve's Background start of Twisted River Farms Production methods Growing in hoophouses vs growing in rows Thoughts on farmer/consumer relationship Selling at farmers markets, resturants, stores, AND home delivery. Man...Steve is a busy guy! "CONTROL THE ENTIRE PROCESS FROM SEED TO STORE” Delivery process DIRECT to Consumer model Greens in North Iowa And be sure to follow us on social media!https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices