Enjoying Retirement While Still Living on the Farm with Dave Pierson of Pierson Farm: EP32

About this episode

David Pierson discusses his retirement from running Pierson Farm and the transition of the farm's management.

Text me a message! Today’s Episode comes to you from Bradford Vermont where we visit with David Pierson of Pierson Farm. After 42 years of running a mixed vegetable farm to supply a roadside farm stand, with 3 acres of strawberries being one of the big draws, he was able to retire, leasing the farm to a long time employee Dan. We start off the episode walking the farm where the crew is actively planting a new batch of strawberries, check out the farm stand and reflect on the challenges of far...

People in this episode

Host: Andy Chamberlin

Guest: David Pierson

Topics covered

• retirement
• farming
• vegetable farming
• strawberries
• farm management

Keywords

• retirement
• farming
• strawberries
• farm stand
• mixed vegetable farm

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Pierson Farm

Places: Bradford Vermont

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