Larry Kraemer And The Path To Organic Agriculture

Are you thinking about making a move to organic agriculture? Larry Kraemer shares the details of his path from a life in Toronto to his organic farm near Kincardine. This is a great episode if you are thinking about transitioning from conventional farming to certified organic.Contents:Raised in TorontoGreat memories of summers in Bruce County The joy of hard workOperating a conventional dairy farmThe challenges of high interest rates in the 1980'sRunning a business and raising a family while also farmingRaising beef cattleThe circumstances that lead to growing organic row cropsRecord keeping for organic certification can be easy!Grain storageCrop rotationsGrowing organic soybeans to illustrate what it takes to raise a crop organicallyEquipment and strategies to keep weeds at bayMarketing organic cropsFarming as part of a rewarding life!Find your place in the world. Dig in, and take responsibility from there. - Gary SnyderPlease contact me with your own [email protected]