The Accidental Farmer Podcast was born out of frustration, curiosity, and a deep desire to understand why farming — especially organic farming — can be so brutally humbling. I began this journey as an over-eager farmer, convinced that passion, education, and determination were enough to conquer the challenges of growing food the right way. I was wrong. Farming educated me — sometimes gently, often harshly. I was punished by failed crops, unpredictable weather, pests, and the unrelenting truth that agriculture does not bend to enthusiasm alone. As I picked myself up from those early lessons, I started having conversations with friends, colleagues, and fellow dreamers who had also ventured into farming. The stories were strikingly similar: despair, confusion, disappointment, and yet, a strange kind of hope. Everyone seemed to be learning the hard way. That’s when I decided to dig deeper.