Joel Barr owns and operates Abraham’s Table Farm in Sandstone MN which produces and direct markets organic vegetables, pasture raised chicken, eggs, and beef. With over a decade of experience and multiple opportunities to start and build farms Joel has learned what works and what doesn’t. Joel and his team rely on simple, lean, and agile management systems to cut waste, keep the team focused and most importantly, grow and deliver a lot of nutrient dense food to their community. As an aggressive learner Joel is largely self taught and enjoys the interdisciplinary aspects of small scale farming as well as the pressure and necessity of turning abstract theory into practical and profitable practices. Joel’s degree in English and background in teaching enable him to be an effective communicator, speaker, and writer. Joel believes that small scale farming can work and is excited to help farmers establish better practices that set them up for success.