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Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Daily farm and garden talk. All about growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens. Each episode focuses on one specific topic - growing practices, how-to, farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, soil preparation, weed management, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.
Episodes
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA One-Minute Microgreen Pitch to Chefs
In this episode, microgreen farmers Blake Cowling and Austin Collins of Scintilla Farms share how they approach new chefs about their microgreens. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Pressure to Deliver from Seed to Produce
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks with rookie farmer Alec Smith about the sometimes unnecessary pressure to…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBecoming Part of the Community
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Farm shares how she and her farm have become a big part of their local community. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPicked Clean at a You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm shares her strategies on how they get as close to picked clean as they can at their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat Hiring Out Allows
In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm talks about what hiring out labor on the farm has allowed her to do by freeing up more of her time…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyArriving at a Unique Crop Selection
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her thought process of choosing unique crop varieties to grow. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHalting Composting and Soil Testing Frequency
In this episode, farmer and consultant Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit talks about holding off on compost application until finding out how your soils are…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifferent Ways to Grow a Farm
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market shares the different routes of growing the farm business. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTo Harvest or to Cover Crop
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about his criteria for deciding whether to harvest a bed or to leave it in as cover…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyECommerce Removing Friction in the Supply Chain
In this episode, Local Line CEO Cole Jones talks about how selling direct to consumers online helps to bridge the gap in the supply chains. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyKeeping Costs Low at Startup
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens shares the steps they took to keep their costs low as they were getting their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Farm Product Photo that Stands Out
In this episode, professional photographer John Spaulding shares some tips and pointers on how to take great farm product photos. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPutting Yourself Out There with Your Brand
In this episode, grower and content creator Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening talks about putting out content with yourself to help associate with your brand…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLive Cutting Microgreens at Farmer's Markets
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens talks about the leg work that goes into selling live cut microgreens at farmer's markets…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat We Know About Biochar
In this episode, biochar expert and founder of Wilson Biochar Kelpie Wilson shares the knowledge we have so far about biochar and its effects. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking it Work on a Non-Linear Career Path
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm shares his winding career path that eventually led him to farming. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySoil Microbiology of a Struggling Plant
In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson describes the microbiological profile of a struggling plant…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBuy Once For the Packaging, Buy Again For the Quality
In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast talks about how the packaging helps curious customers buy their product and how the quality…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBunches and Prices
In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie shares how bundling her products and offering them at compelling prices helped her boost her sales…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Difference Between CNG vs USDA Organic
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon breaks down the difference between Certified Naturally Grown and USDA Organic…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyKeeping an Eye on Soil pH
In this episode, soil scientist and consultant Bill McKibben drills down on the importance of paying close attention to your soil pH. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCultivating Fungi for Foliar Sprays
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos discusses how to cultivate native fungi for use in foliar sprays. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyShifting the Business to Fit the Market
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about the necessity of changing the business to adapt to the changing markets…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow Lucrative is Seed Saving?
In this episode, seed farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about the economics behind saving your own seeds. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Why Behind Starting A Farm
In this episode, farmer and podcast host Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm shares his reason behind wanting to start a farm and farm business. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCompost vs. Ground Cover
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about the difference in the effects of applying compost versus…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting Started with Compost Teas
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke breaks down the basics of how to get started with compost teas. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPicking Up Online Orders at Farmer's Markets
In this episode, farmer Hermann Bruns of Wild Flight Farm talks about the logistics that go into their online orders and farmer's market pick ups. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Visually Appealing Market Booth
In this episode, farming couple Carrie and Joe Chlebanowski of The Looney Farm walk us through how their farmer's market layout is set up. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Riskiest Time in a Business is Expansion
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about keeping a close eye on the business and the business' spending during an expansion. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Brick and Mortar Store that Connects Farmers to Consumers
In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about how their always-open brick and mortar store helps bridge the gap between local producers and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOutfitting the Right Microgreen Space
In this episode, microgreen farmer Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada talks about upgrading to a new growing space and how they outfitted the space according to…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPost-Processing Product Photos
In this episode, professional commercial photographer John Spaulding walks us through how post-processing professional photos works. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyChoosing Which Expansion Opportunities to Pursue
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quiner of Dogpatch Urban Gardens talks about how to zero in on which expansion opportunities to push through…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Value of Tracking Farm Data
In this episode, farmer and educator Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms drills down the importance of tracking farm data year after year to continuously streamline…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTacking On Mushrooms on a Microgreens Operation
In this episode, microgreen farmer Blake Cowling and Austin Collins talk about expanding their booming microgreens business by tacking on mushrooms to their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyManaging Greenhouse Tomatoes and Cucumbers
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how they manage their tomatoes and cucumbers grown in their greenhouse using the Qlipr system…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhen Profitability is the Result
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Keith Zimmerman of Plum Creek Farm talks about building a business on principles with profit as a result. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking the Best Seed Purchase for Microgreens
In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and host Diego Footer talk about some considerations to think about to make the best seed purchase…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMilestones at Years 1 - 3 - 5
In this episode, educator and farmer Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK and rookie farmer Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm talk about setting and commemorating…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFlowers Alongside Vegetables
In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie Farm shares her experience with adding flowers to her mixed vegetables farm operation. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBlackberry Economics on a Market Farm
In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farm talks about the potential economics of adding blackberries to a market garden operation. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinancial Viability: Spend Carefully Not Recklessly
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and host Diego talk about how to create a financially sustainable business by watching your spending…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPackaging and Recommended Use
In this episode, farmer Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan shares a unique and interesting way to package and label their produce, especially…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTrust & Connection on a Tight Customer Base
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Farm talks about the importance of building connections and cultivating trust to build a solid customer…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyYou-Pick Farming? No Crop Planning!
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Farm talks about the joy of having no seasonal crop planning on their you-pick farm and instead…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCashflow Strategy on a Year One Farm
In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm taps on her prior experience as a farm manager top come up with a cashflow strategy on her first year of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTempering Expectations as the Farm Progresses
In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm shares the value of managing expectations of running a farm business, especially when life…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing the Business by Growing Less Variety
In this episode, farmer Ian Caselli talks about how he was able to expand his business by choosing less varieties to grow. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQlipr Tomatoes and Qlipr Cucumbers
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how they efficiently grow their tomatoes and cucumbers using the Qlipr system. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCulinary Edge of Better Tasting Produce
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farm shares her products' edge over her competitors' thanks to the special attention she pays to growing…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyData Points and Profit
In this episode, farming couple Amber Broxon and Justin Miller of BroxonBerry Farm talk about the value of collecting data points to increase farm profits…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQuality and Sizing for Different Customers
In this episode, farmer Will Conway of Stone Acres Farm talks about how different product qualities and packaging appeal to different types of customers…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPatience in Bootstrapping
In this episode, homesteader Tony Barlow talks about the financial prudence of bootstrapping a business and the patience that needs to come with it. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Line Between Too Much and Too Little Customer Service
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer talks about the nuances of offering too much or too little customer service…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBuilding Up a Microgreens Customer Base
In this episode, farming couple Hilary and Dan Papuchis of Hildan Produce share how they were able to rally a customer base around their microgreen offering…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDiversity is Your Insurance
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the value of having multiple produce and market streams in making the business more anti-fragile…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Week of Baking Bread for the Farmer's Market
In this episode, farmer and chef Bruce Young of Blue Gate Farm shares a glimpse of what baking for a farmer's market looks like. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyUsing Local Line as an Aggregator
In this episode, Local Line CEO and Founder Cole Jones shares what it looks like to aggregate produce on Local Line. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat the Farmer is Passionate About vs. What the Consumer Cares About
In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance shares the disconnect between aspects of the product that the farmer is passionate about and what the paying…