Peter hears from from Hampshire farmer Tim May about how he has stacked enterprises on his farm over time.
Make sure you listen to episode 8 to get the most from this bonus episode.
Farming Focus is the podcast for farmers in the South West of England, but is relevant for farmers outside of the region or indeed anyone in the wider industry or who has an interest in food and farming.
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Timestamps
00:15 Peter introduces the bonus.
00:35 Tim summarises his farm enterprise.
01:20 Tim's Nuffield trip and travels to Polyface Farm and how it inspired him.
02:25 What is success for Tim?
03:10 Avoiding competition and interaction between the businesses on the farm.
04:10 Growing the business and opportunities for succession.
04:30 Lifecycle of businesses.
06:14 Being involved with different businesses - how does Tim deal with this?
07:00 What gets Tim out of bed in the morning?
08:44 Growth over time.
9:25 Peter rounds up.