Kirsten Simmons
As the co-founder and Chief Farming Officer of Good Agriculture, Kirsten lives as a passionate advocate for sustainable farming. Kirsten contributes her expertise to ACRES’ USA, where she writes to educate and share knowledge with fellow farmers.
“Branding the Harvest”
April 30, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“Regardless of whether you sell to the local grain silo, into wholesale markets or straight to the consumer, your farm has a brand. And the more buyers recognize…”
“Sharing Farm Business Insights”
March 29, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“Keeping on Top of the Books”
March 20, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“This is the last piece of the “farmer safety net,” and for many it will be the most challenging. Show of hands: who knows whether their farm…”
“Do It Better!”
March 20, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“Markets and Marketing”
April 23, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“Growing your product is only half the battle — you don’t get anything until you’ve sold it. Where you sell your product can be a part…”
“The Joys (and Perils) of Community Ownership/Investment”
March 5, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“Like my article on co-ops, this month’s strand in the farmer safety net isn’t for everyone, but it can be very powerful in the right situation.”
“Diversifying Customers”
March 20, 2024 by Kirsten Simmons
“This month’s strand in the farmer safety net is a bit counterintuitive. I’d like to talk about crop specialization. How many crops do you grow? One?”