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Keeping up with the Joneses

Keeping up with the Joneses

Written by: Eric & Jennifer Jones
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Eric "The Turf Teacher" Jones and Jennifer "The Turfette" Jones bring you "Keeping Up with The Joneses" LIVE weekday mornings from 8am to 9am EST only on Turfs Up Radio - your industry, your station. We've got you covered in the Green Industry with live interviews from industry leaders and coverage at all the tradeshows and events. We will share tips and tricks of the trade as well as education to improve your knowledge base and business expertise.

Eric is a professor of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture. Jennifer is a Horticulturist and Business Consultant. Together, they own Elite Landscape Contractors, Inc. and Turf Teacher, Inc. They have 5 kids and 5 dogs and live on their 30 acre strawberry farm.

2025 Turf's Up Radio
Economics
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  • “Strawberries & Stakes: Farming, Risk, and the Gamble We Take”
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    In this episode of Turf’s Up Radio, we dig deep into the world of 🍓strawberry farming—and the reality that every season is a gamble.

    From planting to harvest, strawberry growers invest time, money, and faith into a crop that’s highly sensitive to weather, disease, labor, and market swings. One late frost, one heavy rain, or one unexpected challenge can turn a promising season into a financial loss overnight.

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    👉 Topics include:

    • The true cost of growing strawberries
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    • Why specialty crops lack strong insurance coverage
    • Comparing farming risk to gambling—what’s fair?
    • Mindset: how farmers handle wins and losses

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    TURF TEACHER SOCIAL:

    https://linktr.ee/turfteacher

    THE TURFETTE SOCIAL:

    https://linktr.ee/theturfette

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