High Prices, Small Portions: Cracking the Code of Japanese Market Gardening | Carrot Cashflow

Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan, joins host Diego to share his interesting farming journey and how he began selling organic produce in his local area and all over Japan. He also talks about the differences between farming in the US and farming in Japan and the reality of organic farming in Japan. 

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00:00 Introduction to Brian Sakurada
00:41 Adapting to Japan’s Climate
01:18 From Engineer to Farmer
03:00 Starting a Farm in Japan
05:04 Challenges of Organic Farming
09:06 Navigating Japanese Farming Regulations
12:33 Farm Management and No-Dig Practices
13:59 Market Farming in Japan
19:06 Selling Organic Produce in Japan
25:01 Logistics of Veggie Box Deliveries
28:32 Sanchoku and Veggie Box Distribution
29:31 Events and Farmer’s Markets
30:42 Packaging and Pricing Strategies
31:49 Challenges with Exotic Vegetables
34:24 Top Crops and Sales Insights
39:59 Farming Economics in Japan
41:40 Future Plans and Market Strategies
42:37 Advice for Aspiring Farmers in Japan
45:21 Managing Costs and Increasing Efficiency
54:48 Conclusion and Future Outlook