The Thriving Farmer Podcast

Could mastering freeze drying be the next step in enhancing your farm's profitability and sustainability? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer podcast, Michael is joined by Don Adams who, along with his wife Kathy, produce 80 percent of their own food on their farmstead, Jazzberry Farm in Taft, Tennessee. They practice permaculture and organic farming, cultivating a variety of crops, raising goats for milk and cheese, and preserving their harvests through freeze-drying. Don't miss this episode on transforming fresh produce into long-lasting, high-flavor products with the power of freeze drying.   Episode Highlights: Getting Started: Don’s journey into farming [1:44] Range of Operations: What Don does on Jazzberry Farm [9:20] Product Pricing: The price range for Jazzberry’s products [34:43] Marketing and Sales: Where and how Don markets and sells their products [41:59] Goats on the Farm: The purpose of goats at Jazzberry [48:58] Freeze Dryer Tips: More tips from Don on using the freeze dryer [54:17]   Abo