The Advantages and Benefits of A Co-Operative Business Structure

The Advantages and Benefits of A Co-Operative Business Structure

When you start your farm business, one think that you need to think about is your business structure.

Sole proprietorships and LLCs are common ways to go, but there are also other options, like co-operatives...

That's how farmer Chris Thoreau of Food Pedalers structure his business, and that's the subject of today's show...

Today I'm going up to Vancouver to talk to microgreen farmer Chris Thoreau about a topic that you don't hear discussed a lot in small scale farming circles - how he organized his business..

Chris initially started his business as a sole proprietor, but as he began to grow, both in the size of the business and the amount of people working in the business, he realized he needed to change that.

After looking at all of the options, Chris decided that he wanted to do something different, something that went more against the status quo, and something that was equitable for everyone involved - so Chris organized his business as a co-operative.

It's an interesting business structure and it's one that most people wouldn't think of when organizing their business.

If your business is growing, or if you are thinking about expanding your team, then a coop structure might make sense for you...

Today Chris will talk about why he chose that structure, the advantages and disadvantages of it, and what it takes to have a successful member-owner business.

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Building a Sustainable Microgreens Business for Retirement

Building a Sustainable Microgreens Business for Retirement

Veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau is joined by entrepreneur Pierre Marlow to talk about starting a microgreens business after having the main business shut down during the pandemic. They talk a...

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From Farmers Markets to Grocery Stores and a Farm Stand: Scaling a Microgreens Business

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Mother-son duo Robin and Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm in San Diego California share their journey of journey of growing a successful microgreens operation in Southern California. They talk abou...

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Growing Pains: The Real Talk on Launching a Microgreen Business

Growing Pains: The Real Talk on Launching a Microgreen Business

Michael Quinn of Mourne Microgreens joins host Chris Thoreau to talk about his journey of starting a microgreens business in Northern Ireland. He shares the challenges of growing and selling a niche c...

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Mastering Microgreens: Essential Sanitation and Food Safety Considerations

Mastering Microgreens: Essential Sanitation and Food Safety Considerations

Long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau joins co-host Diego to talk about the nitty-gritty details of sanitation when it comes to growing microgreens. Since microgreens are considered higher-risk p...

28 Okt 202448min

Insights and Innovations in Indoor Farming

Insights and Innovations in Indoor Farming

Alex Dale of Hunters' Dale Microgreens in Chilliwack, BC joins host and veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau to share her story of how she started her farm with her mother, who initially began mar...

14 Okt 20241h 23min

Greens & Dreams: Building a Microgreen Empire

Greens & Dreams: Building a Microgreen Empire

Lupe Smith, owner of Barons Microgreens in Los Angeles, California shares his startup journey. He talks about how he canvassed the LA area and ultimately ended up growing microgreens. He also shares t...

30 Sep 20241h 4min

The Seed Dilemma: Rethinking Farm Sustainability

The Seed Dilemma: Rethinking Farm Sustainability

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau joins host Diego to talk all about seeds, specifically, local seed production...or the lack thereof. He talks about what it means to purchas...

23 Sep 20241h 9min

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