I have so much information and so many ideas going through my head right now about what is happening in the world of urban ag. that I can’t keep up. Let’s try to get some of them out here… 1. There is a good amount of literature coming around on Read more…
After writing my last post I realized I was already trapped in the “give me give me give me” mind set and was neglecting what it is that urban arming can offer in return. Realistically, for everything that urban farmers ask for they need to be able to give something Read more…
As I look into the future working groups that this project aims to facilitate I keep getting ideas and thoughts that I need to get written down before I lose them. Which really is the whole point of this blog. I have lately been thinking about working group topics related Read more…
Well, I am off and running with some research already. One of my focuses right now is finding literature on urban farming as a business. Found a few good academic papers as well as some urban farmer websites. I am hoping to be able to contact other urban farmers and Read more…
Well, the past few 2weeks has been a wild ride! I shift between being elated and overwhelmed with anxiety. The sprouts have been selling well at the market. I do 2 markets each week – Wednesday and Saturday. The Wednesday market has been inconsistent so it is hard to determine Read more…
I feel bad that I have not been keeping this blog too up to date, but here we are again! I have now done my first two markets. The first one was on Saturday and I sold out before the market was over. The second was on Wednesday and did Read more…
Well, we are now rolling with the sprouts! I did my first harvest on Friday (May 22) and harvested much more than I expected. 12 trays gave me 78 bags!, which is 6.5 bags per tray – much more than the 4 I predicted. I sold 36 bags to local Read more…
Well, after a few test runs, which are still running, the system seems to be holding up pretty well. But there are a few glitches still – mostly in process, but a few infrastructure problems as well. As I am preparing the batches I am noticing little sources of potential Read more…
And we’re off. I have started my first batch of sprouts so we are officially in production. I did only 13 trays to start off with which I am going to sell in front of my house this Saturday. I will also approach some grocers to see about regular sales Read more…
Well, I have officially have one bench all ready to go. Now I just need to find someone to sell sprouts to. The first market is not until June 6 so I would like to do a few test runs before then. Perhaps to a few supermarkets or restaurants and Read more…