Bio-intensive Market Gardening: A Farmer's Journey to Clean Food #331

Bio-intensive Market Gardening: A Farmer's Journey to Clean Food #331

Think and Act Locally

This YouTube transcript showcases a bio-intensive market garden, OAO Farm, run by a first-generation farmer in Arizona. The video emphasizes growing clean food without chemicals, focusing on nutrient density and flavor. The farmer, Michael O’Conor, details his sustainable practices, such as succession planting, companion planting, and rotational grazing with chickens. He highlights the importance of community, the challenges and rewards of farming, and the significance of having access to clean, healthy food and a natural environment for his family. The video also touches on the business aspects of farming, marketing, and the importance of connecting with customers at farmer’s markets, as well as learning from other farmers.

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