S3E4. It Happens: When You’re in Over Your Head

Managing organic farms comes with unexpected challenges. Manitoba farmer Don Rourke discusses the hurdles of managing 200 organic acres, including struggles with market access, weed control, and the unique climate in Southwest Manitoba. Guest: Don Rourke Learn more at Funder acknowledgement: Research reported in this publication was supported by The Organic Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research under award number Grant ID: TOCFFAR-EXT-002. The content of this publication is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of The Organic Center and the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research.

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S3E4. It Happens: When You’re in Over Your Head is an episode from The Dirt on Organic Farming by Organic Agronomy Training Service (OATS).

This episode is 13:32 long.

This episode was published on Mar 12, 2025.

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