The Urban Farmer Podcast

Why New Farmers Quit (It's Often Not the Money)

July 22, 2026·17 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

The most common reason new farmers quit isn't money. It isn't exhaustion either — not exactly. It's that most of that exhaustion is self-inflicted. Bad decisions made with good intentions. Watch the video version over on our YT Channel!  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow  Farm Small Farm Smart  Farm Small Farm Smart Daily  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast <img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f50a.png" alt=":loud_sound:" aria-label="loud sound emoji" data-stringify-type="emoji" data-stringify-emoji= ":loud_sound:"

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