Jean-Martin Fortier, The Market Gardener: Six Figure Farming (Part 4 of 5)
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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Join Jean-Martin Fortier (JM), author of award-winning book "The Market Gardener", as he explains how he generates over $100,000 in sales annually from 1 1/2 acres of bio-intensively managed vegetables on his farm in Quebec. JM has inspired thousands of readers worldwide to reimagine human-scale food systems. His message is one of empowerment in order to educate, encourage and inspire people into pursuing a farming career and lifestyle. Part four of a five-part series recorded at the 33rd annual NOFA-VT Winter Conference on February 16, 2015.
I just wanted to take a brief minute to say thank you for posting this series of videos. Jean-Martin, his wife Maude-Helene, Curtis Stone, and Eliot Coleman have truly laid the groundwork for us wannabe small-time farmers. I knew there had to be a different take on sustainable agriculture in America, and I believe this is it. I have purchased both of their books and am eagerly looking forward to getting started on our parcel of land. Both of these farmers seem very genuine and tell it like it is... There is an absolute WEALTH of information here for the modern steader and market gardener. In all sincerity, thanks again.
Chris I couldn't agree more it is so exciting! Where will you be farming? Good luck.
Since this video series was made the paper pot transplanter now has the certifiable paper pots. Great company!
The transplant table is an absolutely fabulous resource for a newbie. Thanks.
I just bought your book. I will subscribe to your channel.
Transplant table is so fantastic!
Holy crap!! The exact kneepads I had 25 years ago!! Cue Wonder Years theme.
Is good to mark bed with marking rake in grid pattern rather than using ruler and more low tech than wheel marker...
I have loved these u tubes! Inspires me to garden in my home flower beds. Now just to convince my family. They aren't into learning as much as me. Now how can I get your book?
+Sue Ruopp
Hello!
Just wanted to point out that Jean-Martin Fortier spoke at a conference organized by NOFA-Vermont, which he generously allowed to be recorded and published on our CZcams channel. However, it is unlikely he monitors this channel or reads the comments. To contact him directly, I would recommend visiting his website: www.themarketgardener.com/
Why use wet sand? Weeeeell, water is very good at absorbing heat and is about 30 times more heat conductive than air. Mineral rich sand is at least 100 times better at conducting heat than air (ait is used to insulate), it's cheap and safe to use on your plants. So, if we replace all the tiny air pockets in the sand with water, we get a kind of an organic thermal paste. This is not soil that is full of organic matter, its strictly mineral rich sand. If you want to further increase the thermal conductivity perhaps another 10 fold, try adding some finely powdered carbon to the sand. Take care not to add ash, since that will just create lye. It's still safe and about 10 times better at conducting heat than mineral rich sand.