Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Can a small farm thrive in today’s competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a quarter acre, Steve has built a diversified, profitable farming operation on 5 acres—focused on direct-to-consumer produce sales. In this episode, he joins Damian Mason to discuss how he built a sustainable farm business without debt, using smart cost controls, continuous expansion, and a strategic crop mix. This episode offers valuable insights for small-scale farmers, agripreneurs, and anyone in agriculture looking for alternative models that actually work.
Key topics include:
How to scale a micro-farm profitably
Controlling costs and avoiding debt in agriculture
Selling produce year-round direct to consumers
The importance of networking and community support
Why small farms can succeed with the right business model
Whether you are a farmer, agribusiness professional, or interested in innovative models in agriculture, this episode provides actionable strategies for running a profitable small farm.
Listen to more great content here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTg4XaRuYh3dLeMyCz0vfu936zhVUQaX&si=MhMMdG-KJ5Lz3mkl
The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
- Harvest Returns | harvestreturns.com
- Tidal Grow Agriscience | tidalgrowag.com
- Nano-Yield | nano-yield.com
#farming #podcast #agribusiness #agriculture #farmlife #damianmason
Check out my work with XtremeAg:
- Cutting The Curve Podcast | https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts
- The Granary | https://www.xtremeag.farm/the-granary
Keep up with me on social media!
damianmason.com
facebook.com/DamianPMason
instagram.com/DamianPMason
twitter.com/DamianPMason
linkedin.com/in/damianmason
Can a small farm thrive in today’s competitive agricultural economy? Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm is proving it can. Starting with just a quarter acre, Steve has built a diversified, profitable farming operation on 5 acres—focused on direct-to-consumer produce sales. In this episode, he joins Damian Mason to discuss how he built a sustainable farm business without debt, using smart cost controls, continuous expansion, and a strategic crop mix. This episode offers valuable insights for small-scale farmers, agripreneurs, and anyone in agriculture looking for alternative models that actually work.
Key topics include:
How to scale a micro-farm profitably
Controlling costs and avoiding debt in agriculture
Selling produce year-round direct to consumers
The importance of networking and community support
Why small farms can succeed with the right business model
Whether you are a farmer, agribusiness professional, or interested in innovative models in agriculture, this episode provides actionable strategies for running a profitable small farm.
Listen to more great content here 👉 youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOTg4XaRuYh3dLeMyCz0vfu936zhVUQaX&si=MhMMdG-KJ5Lz3mkl
The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:
- Harvest Returns | harvestreturns.com
- Tidal Grow Agriscience | tidalgrowag.com
- Nano-Yield | nano-yield.com
#farming #podcast #agribusiness #agriculture #farmlife #damianmason
Check out my work with XtremeAg:
- Cutting The Curve Podcast | https://www.xtremeag.farm/podcasts
- The Granary | https://www.xtremeag.farm/the-granary
Keep up with me on social media!
damianmason.com
facebook.com/DamianPMason
instagram.com/DamianPMason
twitter.com/DamianPMason
linkedin.com/in/damianmason
