>>2064625I work a small family run 5 acre permacultured plot of land with ground crops and fruit trees. We do 2 markets a week at the peak season. And it's a cozy job I love it so much. We don't make a lot of money but it's okay because we barter with other vendors for things we don't grow ourselves like meat and coffee and have really low grocery bills and generals costs all year.
>>2064939some large scale farming is not profitable anymore yes. In my area of southern BC (canada) many large scale (20+acres) apple growers are being forced to switch to wine grapes because apples are costing 18 cents a pound to make but only getting 13 cents a pound at the co-op.
However, being a small permaculture farmer with only 25 apple trees, I get to sell my apples for $2 a pound and the apple block is manageable with only one or two people, from all tasks: pruning/thinning/weedwhacking and picking.
If you are interested in farming I recommend finding a local permaculture farm and do like
>>2066530 suggests. Also go to your local farmer's market and find a farm you like, express interest in learning and ask if the farmer needs help (he does). Don't worry about your own farm, just make mistakes on someone elses dime first.
