The business of staying in business
When the numbers
meet the dream.
Land, labor, equipment, and the next unexpected bill. We dig into rising costs, finding customers, and the tradeoffs behind making a farm financially viable.
Meet your host
David Williams.
Building as he goes.
What does it take to turn a vision into a working farm?
From Louisiana to the Pacific Northwest
I’m David, and my Cajun roots have a lot to do with how we ended up here. I love to cook, especially when there’s a table full of people to feed. That love of food led me into wine and eventually to pursuing a commercial winemaking certification through UC Davis. Before long, I was dreaming about a place where we could grow, make, and share our own agricultural products. Now my family and I are building that place on the Key Peninsula in Puget Sound, discovering just how much goes into turning “how hard could it be…” into a working farm.
Trouble on the Sound is where we share the adventure. Across social media, you’ll see the build as it happens. On the podcast, I pull up a chair with local experts and stakeholders to talk business, agriculture, economics, and local policy. We explore the questions coming up on our farm and around the community, with room for good stories, different perspectives, and a few laughs.
Expect unexpected setbacks, small victories worth celebrating, and the occasional “well, we won’t do that again.” We’re learning as we go, and you’re welcome along for the ride. Bring your curiosity. We’ve got plenty to talk about.