What they cover
Richard Perkins operates Ridgedale Farm in Sweden, one of Europe's leading regenerative agriculture training centers. His YouTube channel covers multi-enterprise farming (poultry, cattle, market garden, food forest, all on the same property), farm business planning, and the economics of small-scale regenerative farming. Content is rigorous, data-driven, and focused on profitability.
Why they matter
Perkins brings an engineer's precision to farming. Every enterprise on his farm is tracked for hours worked, revenue generated, and profit margin. His book 'Making Small Farms Work' is the most detailed financial guide to regenerative small farming available. For aspiring farmers who need to make the business case before buying land, Perkins provides the spreadsheets.
How to engage
Subscribe to YouTube. His book 'Making Small Farms Work' is the essential companion for anyone planning a regenerative farm business. Ridgedale Farm offers multi-day internships and workshops in Sweden during growing season.
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Watch his enterprise analysis video where he breaks down revenue per hour for each farm enterprise (poultry, eggs, market garden, pastured livestock), showing which activities generate the highest return on labor.