Big Little Farm

The Story of Big Little Farm: My name is Dave Phillips, and I am the owner/proprietor (and the us and we and our) of Big Little Farm, and this is my/our story: I have been employed in the television/video production business continuously since 1982, and have worked as a producer, director, editor, writer and cameraman throughout that time, as well... as being a very part-time musician. I am married to a NICU nurse, and have two dogs: a chihuahua and a deaf italian greyhound. I have worked freelance since 1993, which has allowed me time to pursue many side interests. In 2004, I began to have a calling to farm. This led me to start researching various growing systems, but quickly came around to the concept of organic production, and all that entails. I thus became fascinated with soil biology, and the magnificent biological design embedded in soil which is called the soil food web. This observation of the "invisible" things of soil, along with my faith anchored to the faith of Jesus Christ, has led me to understand the following: (Romans 1:20, KJV) For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: From this Truth, I started my journey into organic production by growing earthworms commercially to harvest their castings (worm poo), which is a very beneficial organic soil amendment. However, this didn't go all that well financially, so I shut that operation down in 2015. In the meantime I gardened, worked as an application tech for Soils Alive in Dallas for a stint (who were also a customer), and became a Certified Organic Specialist certified through the Texas Organic Research Center (TORC), which is spear headed by Howard Garrett, the Dirt Doctor. Through experimentation and study, things have begun to open up for Big Little Farm. It's a case of preparation + opportunity = results. Case in point- Origins of the Micro Suburban Farm: I met an elderly widowed lady at a ...Read More