12: Julian Jacquez on Aquaponics for the Beginner
Today we have Julian Jaquez on the show to talk about his 1000-fish Aquaponics system, his experience as a self-starter urban farmer, and tips for beginner urban farmers on how to get started!
11: Scott Murray on Avocado Farming
In today’s episode, Scott shares with Urban Farm U the ins and outs of avocado farming and how ANYONE can become a farmer in just 4-5 days.
10: Julia McGuire on Urban Beekeeping
Ever thought about keeping bees? Julia McGuire has kept bees in her backyard since 2008 and expanded to keeping bees in other people’s yards in 2013.
9: Barry and Catherine Cohen on Bartering
In today’s episode, we are excited to interview entrepreneurial rockstar couple Barry and Catherine Cohen who, after realizing how much they enjoy bartering, started their own barter exchange. Listen in for why they think bartering can be so useful and how to make it work.
8: Lisa Steele on Fresh Eggs Daily
Today we have Lisa Steele on the show to talk about her book, Fresh Eggs Daily, and her experience raising chickens and ducks. Listen in to hear Lisa’s most helpful chicken-raising tips and learn how to make sure her biggest failure doesn’t happen to you.
7: Michael Olson on Economic and Personal Security
What is the 2×2 Pledge? Listen to today’s episode for Michael Olson’s super simple yet revolutionary idea that you, too, can get on board with.
6: Paul Dysinger on Winter Growing on a Budget
Listen for some of Paul’s best winter growing tips, his successes and failures, and his #1 piece of advice for getting started.
4: Chad Hudspeth on Aquaponics for Commercial to Hobby Growers
Chad Hudspeth is an experienced aquaponic gardener who is passionate about growing one’s own food. In today’s podcast, he discusses how aquaponics works, some of his tips & tricks for new aquaponic gardeners, and tells us about the aquaponics systems he’s designed.
3: Kari Spencer on Urban Homesteading
In this episode, we interview gardener and speaker Kari Spencer to learn all about her experience farming! Listen for interesting and useful information regarding quails as livestock, perennial vs annual plants, mulch, the importance of education, and “growing” your groceries.
2: Jake Mace on Creating a Luscious Food Forest
In this episode, we interview Jake about his urban farm, learn some of his best tips and tricks, how to avoid his failures, and become inspired by his mission to live a life that’s compassionate with a a zero- to positive-sum impact on the earth, particularly through his commitment to a vegan lifestyle.
