EP 17 How We Built A Community Farm

Join us for part two of our year-end conversation as we reflect on 16 years at Amber Waves Farm – from crawling with extension cords and a single outlet to training the next generation of farmers, building soil health, and proving that small farms have a vital place in our food system and our communities.In this episode, we dive into:- Our humble beginnings: one outlet, a toaster oven, and 300-foot garden hoses- The best early advice we got: "Don't spend money on anything" and "Do three things well"- Why we're "organic practicing" but not certified organic- What regenerative farming actually means (and how it differs from organic)- Carbon sequestration, soil health, and the challenge of low-till vegetable production- Why we grow 60 different crops (spoiler: it's like having 60 children)- Our partnership with Rodale Institute on farmer training curriculum- Small farms vs. large farms: the Main Street bookstore vs. Amazon analogy- Why only 1% of Americans are farmers – and how you can support the ones who are- What we're most grateful for after 16 yearsResources:- Apprenticeship program: Still accepting applications! https://www.amberwavesfarm.org/our-programs- Visit us: www.amberwavesfarm.org- Support our work: https://www.amberwavesfarm.org/giving-1Credits:Hosted by Katie and Amanda, co-founders of Amber Waves FarmProduced by Peconic PicturesAmber Waves Farm is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community farm in Amagansett, NY