55. Karl Vahrmeyer Jr. on Wholesale Flower Production

In This Episode: I talk to Karl Vahrmeyer Jr. from Greenpark Nurseries, in the Southern Ontario Niagara region. Karl and his family operate a wholesale flower production specializing in woody ornamentals. You’ll Hear: >> What the production process of woody ornamentals looks like18:25 >> What trials they are doing and how Holland plays into that 20:02 >> How Karl has grown his community network 31:10 >> How roles are divided amongst family members and company workers 33:50

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If you’re looking to build a profitable farm that works, The Thriving Farmer Podcast is for you. Learn the latest tricks and strategies from successful farmers, strategize with in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers just like you. With over 15 years of farming background, your host Michael Kilpatrick has the experience and authority to bring you practical advice, ask the hard questions, tease out the gold nuggets, and help share what it’s really like to build a truly profitable, sustainable farm. In the interviews, we focus on building farms that last, setting up your systems, knowing your customers, building your team, and treading that ever-challenging work/family/life balance.