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Episode 803 · March 29, 2024

803: Joe Villines on Reviving a 123-Year Old Farm

801: Joe Villines on Reviving a 123-Year Old Farm.

In this episode

We speak with Joe Villines about his history as a journalist in the Army and how it has impacted the process of rebuilding the 123-year old farm he and his family purchased.

Living a Dream.

Our Guest

Joe is a father, husband, US Army veteran and co-owner of ‘HalfAcre Farms at Armadillo Acres’ with his partner Lydia in Indianola, Iowa. He attended college for commercial horticulture to further a lifelong interest in growing food.

Joe was a photojournalist and broadcaster in the Army Reserve where he served tours in Bosnia, Iraq, Kuwait and other assignments all over the world. Exposure to world strife and world agriculture informed his resolve to raise animals and crops using holistic methods for sale locally.

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Episode 803 · The Urban Farm Podcast

803: Joe Villines on Reviving a 123-Year Old Farm

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