Ep 335: Michael Clark and Families Who Farm | Sharing Our Stories: Farmers

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Written By Leandra Hays

Michael Clark is a third generation family farmer who grew up working at farmers markets and on the farm. Over the years JR (for Joe Rodriguez) Organics, his family's business, has expanded to include more than a dozen weekly farmers markets, a robust CSA program and wholesale customers. Mike manages sales and production and still works at several markets a week himself. Listen in as he explains:

  • Why the farm has a CSA program

  • How a CSA can work hand-in-hand with farmers markets

  • Benefits of and obstacles to organic certification

  • The charms and challenges of working with family

Leandra Hays
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