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Unavailable323: Kari Spencer on Farming in the City
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323: Kari Spencer on Farming in the City

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson


Currently unavailable

323: Kari Spencer on Farming in the City

FromThe Urban Farm Podcast with Greg Peterson

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Length:
31 minutes
Released:
Jan 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Growing crops and raising livestock in urban spaces. In This Podcast: Returning guest Kari Spencer talks about her first book City Farming, and shares about some of the key aspects of farming in a city space.  She visited several farms to research other perspectives and methods and gathered all the data into this book. She also tells about how it is so jam packed with information that part of the book had to go digital.  There are several great ideas to help urban farmers gain confidence and overcome some challenges. Don’t miss an episode! Click here to sign up for podcast updates or visit www.urbanfarm.org/podcast Kari is a popular local gardening & homesteading speaker. As a Master Gardener and a Master Farmer, she enjoys sharing her passion for growing and raising food with others. In addition to teaching classes all over the city of Phoenix, she is the creator of Urban Farm U’s Growing Food the Basics & Backyard Livestock courses. She and her family operate The Micro Farm Project, a small farm in North Phoenix, where gardens and livestock animals provide her family with fun and food. Her new book City Farming: How-To Guide to Growing Crops & Raising Livestock in Urban Spaces, by 5MPublishing has just been released. Go to www.urbanfarm.org/cityfarming for more information and links on this podcast, and to find our other great guests.
Released:
Jan 13, 2018
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to The Urban Farm Podcast, your partner in the Grow Your Own Food revolution! This audio only podcast features special guests like Jason Mraz, Lisa Steele, and Kari Spencer as we discuss the art and value of growing food in urban areas. We'll explore topics such as urban beekeeping and chicken farming, permaculture, successful composting, monetizing your farm, and much more! Each episode will bring you tips and tricks on how to overcome common challenges, opportunities to learn from the experience of people just like you, and plenty of resources to ensure you're informed, equipped, and empowered to participate more mindfully in your local food system... and to have a great time doing it!