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The Business of Agriculture PodcastWhy This 5-Acre Farm Succeeds Where Others Fail | Damian Mason PodcastCan 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: Ho...
2026-01-121h 00
Future of AgricultureFarming Full-Time On Five Acres With Steve StrasheimThis quarter of the Future of Agriculture podcast is made possible by Case IH: https://www.caseih.com/en-us/unitedstatesTwisted River Farm: https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/Follow Steve on X: https://x.com/TRFyeomanfarmerSteve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm. I’ve followed Steve on X for a long time now, and I’ve been really looking forward to getting him on the show for a few reasons. He focuses on a totally different model for farming that is radically different from the commodity mindset. Instead of economies of scale being...
2025-03-1252 min
The Vance Crowe PodcastATR: ICE Raids, MAHA Confirmation Hearings, soybeans burn in Brazil @TRFyeomanfarmerIn this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crow welcomes Steve Strasheim, a vegetable farmer from Northern Iowa, to discuss a variety of pressing issues in agriculture. Steve shares insights into his unique farming practices, including the use of greenhouses and geothermal technology to grow vegetables in the harsh Iowa winters. He also explains his innovative sales model, which includes farmers markets, a CSA, wholesaling, and an on-farm retail store.The conversation shifts to the potential impact of ICE raids on agriculture, with a focus on the role of illegal aliens in the farming industry...
2025-01-3136 min
Not Only Farmers#5: Steve Strasheim - Providing Value is the Name of the GameMy conversation today is with Steve Strasheim of Twisted River Farm in Northern Iowa.
If you’ve ever wondered what a conversation about farming was like between two midwest guys, then this is your episode.
Steve and I are friends from the wild world of Twitter but immediately we had that midwest camaraderie that seems to exist. I’ve never quite figured it out, but as soon as I see someone’s profile that says Iowa or Missouri, I immediately go to “Well obviously I probably know them or at least somebody they know”
Sometimes...
2023-05-011h 36
DonnaLonna Kitchen Show046: Greens Under Cover With Steve StrasheimFarmer, Steve Strasheim from Twisted River Farm in Mitchell, IA, grows greens all year. We talk about his growing practices including his new geothermal greenhouse. Spinach, kale, lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers and now cut flowers are all part of his operation. Steve gives seed starting advice and some words of encouragement for beginning farmers. Donna and Lonna also share some sweet news items.
2023-03-0951 min
Farm TravelerGrowing Leafy Greens in the Hawkeye State - Twisted River FarmLearn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/When you think Iowa agriculture you probably think corn and pigs, which would be right! But, one farmer is stepping up the state's leafy greens and microgreen production and has started an awesome direct-to-consumer model. My guest today is Steve Strasheim from Twisted River Farm. In our interview today, Steve and I chat about why he started the farm, his production methods, and what his delivery model looks like.Check out Twisted River Farm for more: https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/Talking Points
2022-02-0247 min
At Home in North IowaTwisted River and The Mason City Farmers Market with Steve StrasheimToday we talk with Steve Strasheim who owns Twisted River and is the president of The Mason City Farmers Market. Twisted River grows a lot! From our salad greens, which are harvested at the perfect fit-on-a-fork size to our micro-greens which are super convenient to throw on a sandwich or on top of any dish when you’re in a hurry (not to mention being crazy nutritious). Everything is pre-washed and ready to eat right out of the container. Listen to this episode to learn more about Twisted River and where you can get their products. You can also fi...
2022-01-2838 min
Working Cows - Regenerative Ranching to Maximize Profitability and Soil HealthEp. 219 – Steve Strasheim – The Most Profitable AcreAudio File Download Link
Steve Strasheim is a vegetable farmer in Iowa. He joined me to talk about the mindset it takes to make a living on 2 acres of a vegetable farm. We talk about the business of selling, what works as far as marketing, and how to learn to love selling.
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When we 1st moved into this property in 2018 I only had the garden that is marked with the red dots. It’s about .20 ac in size.
When pushed to it’s limit with high...
2021-12-1652 min