Food, Community, and the Future

Ray Tyler is the owner of Rose Creek Farms in Selmer, TN, which is a no-till, organic diversified vegetable farm growing and harvesting fresh produce 52 weeks a year which they sell direct to consumer as well as wholesale to numerous grocery stores in the area. Just to make things crystal clear – Ray and his family preside over a thriving farm that brings in almost half a million dollars every year on LESS than ONE ACRE of land! They have accomplished this by creating better growing systems and changing farm practices, and are able to manage year-round production, enjoy a near weed-free farm, and have created a sustainable and enjoyable life for themselves. This is the Modern Scholar podcast, and there can be no doubt that Ray Tyler is a scholar of modern farming, and modern lettuce production in particular! Ray is the author of The Farmer’s Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce, which focuses on the practical, need-to-know aspects of growing lettuce in extreme climates, and he has created the Small Farms, Big Change initiative which focuses on delivering online courses, coaching, and on-farm workshops to those interested in learning how to replicate the success of Rose Creek Farms and build their own sustainable farming lifestyle. Hear an earlier conversation with Ray Tyler here!