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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 DailyCustomer Feedback from Aggregated Products
Human Resources professional-turned-full-time-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about getting feedback from his most loyal customer base to find out if their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarmers Market Flower Display Tips
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about how they display their cut flowers at farmer's markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCommunity as a CSA Selling Point
In this episode, farmer Yosef Camire shares how building community is a selling point for their CSA. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOrganically Growing the Business
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens share how they were able to organically grow their business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIs Farming for You?
In this episode, guest Sam Billings dives into the question of whether or not farming is a right fit for you. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCompost for Deep Compost Mulch System
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin discusses the best compost to use for a deep compost mulch system. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
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Compost for Deep Compost Mulch System
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin discusses the best compost to use for a deep compost mulch system. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPlant Breeding vs. GMOs
In this episode, plant scientist Robert Pyne talks about the difference between plant breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGaps in the Microgreens Conversation
In this episode, veteran entrepreneur Pierre Marlow talks about some gaps in the microgreens conversation--both on the growing side and the consumer side. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Economics Behind Farming on the Side
In this episode, grower Michael Bell talks about the economics behind farming on the side and how to make it work. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Vegetables vs. Growing Medicinal Herbs
In this episode, herbalist Lindsay Napolitano talks about the difference between growing vegetables and growing medicinal plants. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWater Constraints and Better Soil
In this episode, farmer and educator James Hutchinson talks about improving soil quality to address water constraints. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySeed Business Land Requirements
In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about how much land you'll need to start a seed business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting Started at Farmers Markets
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about farmers markets and how they're an excellent place to get started as a new farm. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMore Forgiving Microgreens
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about good microgreen varieties for beginner growers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyChoosing Tomato Root Stock
In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about how to go about choosing tomato root stock depending on your needs. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyApproaching Stores with Microgreens
In this episode, microgreens grower Vincent Cuneo shares how he approaches stores to sell his microgreens. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMentally Shutting Off From the Business
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the difficulty of shutting off from the business to make time and mental headspace for life. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEvolving Farming Goals
In this episode, grower Scott Hebert talks about how farming goals can change throughout the farming journey. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCaring for Cannabis
In this episode, hemp grower Rand Gifford talks about the work that goes into caring for hemp crops. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCrop Planning Based on Sales Outlets
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about planning which crops to grow depending on where to sell them. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDoes Compost Tea Make a Difference?
In this episode, veteran organic farmer Nicolas Donck talks about using compost teas and whether or not it makes a difference on production. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFunneling Customers to the Online Store
In this episode, farmer Mark Chapman shares some strategies he uses to encourage customers to visit their online farm store. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Challenges of Bootstrapping
In this episode, microgreens grower Lily Evans share the challenges she faced bootstrapping her microgreens operation. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLean on What Sells
In this episode, grower Kim Doughty-McCannon talks about doubling down on produce that bring in the most profit. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBasement Microgreens Logistics
In this episode, microgreens grower John Jarmusz talks about the logistics behind growing microgreens in a basement. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOff-Season on a Flower Farm
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the work that happens on a flower farm in the off-season. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEncourage Questions to Distinguish Your Farm
In this episode, farmer Jay Reid talks about how encouraging questions from both customers and potential customers alike can help distinguish the farm from…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLittle Efforts Stack
In this episode, grower Emma Hendel talks about how small efforts made to improve a farm operation stack up at the end of the year. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCombined Income Sources and Market Streams
In this episode, farmer Bob Close talks about tapping multiple market streams to sell out produce. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLogistical Challenges of Home Delivery
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Adam Pollack shares their initial challenges with home delivery logistics. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Microgreens in Straight Peat Moss
In this episode, farmer-aggregators Max Becher and long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talk about the pros and cons of growing microgreens in pure peat…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyInventory Logistics of Aggregate Selling
In this episode, farmer-aggregators Max Becher and Mike Roberts talk about the back-end logistics of handling inventory as aggregators. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelling Cut Flowers to Florists vs. Designers
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances and differences between selling cut flowers to local florists versus designers…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyConsiderations for Choosing Which Crops to Grow
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about some points to think about when considering which crops to grow for your market. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRunning a Medicinal Herbs Business
In this episode, farmer and herbalist Lindsay Napolitano shares what it's like to run a medicinal herbs business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Appeal of On-Farm Workshops
In this episode, farming couple Chris and Audra Wyant talk about doing on-farm workshops and why workshops appeal to them and their customers. Make farming…
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The Appeal of On-Farm Workshops
In this episode, farming couple Chris and Audra Wyant talk about doing on-farm workshops and why workshops appeal to them and their customers. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySamples Translating to Sales
In this episode, grower Rome Julian talks about the value of giving out samples and how they can potentially turn into sales. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Grow Wheatgrass Microgreens
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about the pros of adding wheatgrass to your microgreens mix…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifficulties of a One-Person Business
In this episode, farmer AJ Zaycheck talks about the challenges of running a farm business as a solopreneur. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBiointensive Growing for Market Gardens
In this episode, farmer-educator Jodi Roebuck sheds light on what biointensive growing is and what it looks like for market gardens. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Foxgloves
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing foxgloves as cut flowers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBalancing Content Creation & Farming
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about how he balances his time between farming and content creation. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySuccess in Adding Market Streams
In this episode, farmer John Jarmusz talks about looking for—and landing on—the right market streams. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
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Success in Adding Market Streams
In this episode, farmer John Jarmusz talks about looking for—and landing on—the right market streams. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMicrogreens Market Research
In this episode, grower Vincent Cuneo shares how he went about doing market research before he started growing his microgreens business. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhich Microgreens to Try First
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about some microgreens varieties new growers can try out first. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking Land Farmable
In this episode, farmer Michael Bell talks about the work and effort behind making empty land farmable and productive. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAffordable Land vs. Profitable Land
In this episode, farmer Yosef Camire talks about finding the balance between land he can afford and productive land he can earn an income from. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPitching Buying Wholesale from Other Farms
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher shares how he pitches buying wholesale produce from other farmers in their area. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhen the Business is in a Good Place
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about what life is like when the business pays for itself (and the bills). Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDeep Compost Mulch System
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about what the deep compost mulch system is and how it's been working on his farm. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyConsidering Hydroponics
In this episode, hydroponic farmer Darren Vollmar highlights some reasons to consider growing crops hydroponically. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQuantifying a Crop's Success
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about how they quantify whether or not a crop is successful…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTransitioning from Garden to Market Garden
In this episode, farmer Daniel Garcia shares what it was like transitioning from growing a garden into growing crops as a market garden. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Medicinal Herbs for Market
In this episode, grower and herbalist Lindsay Napolitano shares the reality and logistics behind growing herbs for market. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAggregating Products in Shopify
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about the logistics behind aggregating products in their Shopify store. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyKeeping the Business a Lifestyle Business
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about how they maintain their lifestyle business amid growth. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAn Overview of Post-Harvest Processing
In this episode, farmer-educator Michael Kilpatrick shares a quick look at how they run their post-harvest processes at the farm. Make farming easier with the…