Our 2009 conference on January 9 will feature an up close look at the innovative systems of two successful farm operations. Half Pint Farm will be one of the featured enterprises. Learn more about the conference.
Half Pint developed relationships with local chefs early on through the Intervale’s participation in the Vermont Fresh Network, an organization that fosters ties between farms and restaurants and provides the tools for buyers and sellers to establish long-term relationships.
Half Pint has seen its share of challenges—from floods, to rampant weeds, to a political battle over a new HayGrove hoophouse—but the Weltons continue to succeed (grossing over $50,000 on their mini-farm) through an awareness of the crops, processes, and customers that are right for their farm. Mara and Spencer also give back to the farming community by speaking at events, volunteering with domestic and international projects, and hosting gatherings at the farm.
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