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432 - Why This 5-Acre Farm Succeeds Where Others Fail | Damian Mason Podcast

January 11, 2026
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Business of Agriculture
By Business of Agriculture
Business of Agriculture

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 in Montana, 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.

The Business of Agriculture Podcast with Damian Mason is Sponsored by:

  • Harvest Returns | https://www.harvestreturns.com/
  • Tidal Grow Agriscience | https://www.tidalgrowag.com/
  • Nano-Yield | https://www.nano-yield.com/

Also, make sure to check out DamianMason.com, XtremeAg's The Cutting The Curve Podcast and The Granary. 

 

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Business of Agriculture
Business of Agriculture
Damian travels all over the globe talking to audiences about trends in the business of food, fuel, and fiber. With his clever wit and down-to-earth delivery, he has turned these topics into an interesting (and sometimes controversial) podcast.
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