Growing the Future

Designing the Farm from a Holistic Perspective with Patrick Verkley

Episode Summary

Thinking about the farm system.

Episode Notes

In this episode of GTF, Dan chats with Patrick Verkley. Patrick is a chicken and grain  farmer from Ontario and the owner and founder of Verkley Design and Modelling. Patrick works with farmers to help create farm buildings that center on maximizing space, promoting efficient workflow, and enhancing aesthetics in farms.  His vision, work ethic, and drive for innovation are remarkable.  

In this episode you will learn: 

• Patrick's journey as a farmer and what ignited his idea of pursuing architecture as a career
• How Patrick started blending architecture with his passion for agriculture
• How Patrick's passion for design got him to develop a service every farmer should invest in if they want to build a sustainable farming business.
• How Patrick turned  his ADHD into one of his superpowers and the advice he has for people dealing with the same circumstances

Want to learn more about Verkley Design and Modeling: 

https://www.verkleydm.com

Say hi to Patrick on Twitter at https://twitter.com/pverkley

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