# How Farmers Can Make Direct-to-Consumer Work | Agriculture, Marketing & Modern Farming

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Podcast: [The Homestead Education Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-homestead-education-podcast-5432374)
Published: 2026-03-24T09:35:00+00:00
Episode link: https://thehomesteadeducation.podbean.com/e/how-farmers-can-make-direct-to-consumer-work-agriculture-marketing-modern-farming/
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## Resource

Food systems are shifting. Farming is shifting. And the reality is — making a living in agriculture today looks nothing like it used to. In this episode of The Homestead Education Podcast, Kody Hanner sits down with Lexi Wright of the Farming on Purpose podcast for a real conversation about what it actually takes to make farming work in today’s economy — from direct-to-consumer sales to managing multiple income streams and navigating the challenges modern farmers are facing. From the disconnect between consumers and their food to the growing pressure on farmers to become marketers, educators, and business owners all at once — this episode breaks down what’s really happening behind the scenes. This isn’t about going back to the “old way” of farming.It’s about building something that actually works today. If you care about: Direct-to-consumer farming and selling your products The reality of farm income and multiple revenue streams Marketing and building relationships with customers Small-scale farming, homesteading, and sustainability Understanding where your food comes from This episode will challenge how you think about agriculture — and what it takes to make it work. In This Episode, We Cover: What it really takes to make money in farming today Why direct-to-consumer is becoming essential for farmers The challenges of marketing, education, and selling your products How farmers are balancing multiple income streams The disconnect between consumers and real food systems What’s changing in agriculture — and what it means for the future 🤝 Support Our Guest — Lexi Wright If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to connect with Lexi Wright from Farming on Purpose and support the work she’s doing to help farmers and rural businesses grow. 🎙 Listen to her podcast: Farming on…

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