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Michael Kilpatrick

Owner at Farm on Central, founder of Growing Farmers

PART 4: The True Cost, the Lessons Learned, and Why We Won't Stay Silent

Dec 26, 2025

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5 min read

PART 4: The True Cost, the Lessons Learned, and Why We Won't Stay Silent

We're far from the only small farm that setup a PMA

Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick
PART 3: The Sting, the Shutdown, and the Settlement

Dec 24, 2025

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11 min read

PART 3: The Sting, the Shutdown, and the Settlement

For a minute there, we thought we were closed for good.

Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick
PART 2: Switching to a "Proven" PMA Provider and the Escalating Nightmare

Dec 23, 2025

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7 min read

PART 2: Switching to a "Proven" PMA Provider and the Escalating Nightmare

Trying to salvage our PMA, new involvement from the city, and realizing we were on a sinking ship

Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick
PART 1: From Herd Shares to "Food Churches": The Seductive Pitch That Changed Everything

Dec 22, 2025

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7 min read

PART 1: From Herd Shares to "Food Churches": The Seductive Pitch That Changed Everything

How trying to set up a PMA destroyed my business, cost me hundreds of thousands of dollars, had employees fleeing, and almost cost me my marriage

Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick
Why We Started Writing 'Our PMA Story'

Dec 19, 2025

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3 min read

Why We Started Writing 'Our PMA Story'

The 'Save Farm on Central' campaign, months of legal bills, and why it matters

Michael Kilpatrick
Michael Kilpatrick

Disclaimer: This series shares our personal lived experience with Private Membership Associations in Ohio. It is not legal, financial, or business advice. Laws and outcomes vary by state and situation. Always consult qualified professionals before making decisions about your operation.

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