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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 DailyTunnel Specs
In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin shares his Farmer's Friend tunnel specs and how well it works for his farm. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGood Seeds, Bad Seeds, & Seed Suppliers
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about getting good seeds, avoiding bad seeds, and the importance of building a good…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDealing with Tomato Disease
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman shares how they deal with disease and keep it from overtaking their best-selling tomatoes. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting 100 Customers in One Week
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher shares how they were able to get 100 customers in a week at a time when they needed it most. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyConsulting a Lighting Expert
In this episode, microgreen growers Jacob Goldfarb and Chris Thoreau discuss bringing on experts to help with the business' microgreens setup, specifically…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDisrupting the Farmers Market Scene with Cut Flowers
In this episode, health professional-turned-farmer Benny Pino talks about how selling cut flowers can disrupt the farmers market. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHiring is Spending Money to Make Money
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about making the investment of hiring to grow the business. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyREKO Ring Cons
In this episode, farmer Buddha Browett shares a few cons about pre-selling locally grown produce through REKO Rings. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart Daily4 Principles of Creating Living Soil
In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin talks about the 4 principles to creating and maintaining living soil on your farm. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIncreasing Dollars Per Sale for Flowers
In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino share some tips and tricks to increase dollars per sale when selling cut flowers. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Some Farmers Refuse Online Farmers Markets
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares a few reasons why some farmers refuse to join online farmers markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCover Cropping on a Small Scale Farm
In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick talks about how viable cover cropping would be on a small scale farm. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPumpkin Pricing
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad shares how they size their pumpkins for their farm stand. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPathogen Susceptibility of Seeds
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the likelihood of pathogens infecting seed stock. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRaising Product Prices
In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert talks about the necessity of raising prices to keep the business going. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrafting Tomatoes Based on Your Needs
In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman walks us through choosing tomato grafts based on our production needs. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWood Chips in Walkways
In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin shares why he never goes without woodchips in his pathways. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEvaluating the Profitability of a Microgreen Variety
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about how he assesses the profitability of their different microgreen varieties. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDesigning Market Bouquets vs. Wedding Bouquets
In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino talk about the difference in design principles behind making wedding bouquets and bouquets to sell at…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAn Upper Limit to Genetics
In this episode, plant scientist Nikolay Georgiev talks about hitting the ceiling for genetic improvements when breeding plants for production. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLearnings From the Livestock Farm
In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick shares his learnings from raising livestock that are applicable to running a sustainable agricultural…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCompensation for Running an Online Farmers Market
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares his experience moving their entire farmers market online in roughly 72 hours. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTomato Density and Disease Pressure
In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about finding the right density to plant tomatoes to minimize, if not prevent, disease pressure. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRestaurant Logistics & Considerations
In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin talks about some considerations when selling to restaurants. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat a Bed of Summer Greens Can Look Like
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz sheds light on successfully growing beautiful greens under the heat of the summer sun. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelling Bouquets at Farmers Markets
In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino talk about tips and strategies for selling bouquets at farmers markets. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow Nutrient Dense are They Really
In this episode, farmer-educator Jesse Frost asks the question of whether or not produce grown in no-till systems really are more nutrient dense. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAdding Varieties to Your Microgreens Repertoire
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about how they go about adding new microgreen varieties to…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySome Basic REKO Ring Guidelines
In this episode, farmer Buddha Browett shares some REKO Ring guidelines—a way to pre-sell local produce to the community. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Numbers Behind Mushrooms
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay shares the economics behind growing mushrooms for profit. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe 5S of the Lean System: Sorting
In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about the importance of sorting and being ruthlessly organized in maintaining a lean farming system. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyChoosing Which Varieties to Grow
In this episode, content creator and grower Josh Sattin lays down some pointers to look at when choosing the varieties to grow. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Veg Grower Dabbling in Flowers
In this episode, health professional-turned-farmer Benny Pino talks about the work and logistics that go into dabbling growing flowers as a vegetable farmer…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMoving from Farmigo to Shopify
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about their experience and their rationale behind moving their online store from Farmigo to Shopify. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPumpkin Farm Stand Sales
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad gives us a look at how well pumpkin farm stand sales do in the fall. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyErr Towards Caution & Production
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about erring more conservatively when planning out microgreens production. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat Having a Business Lifestyle Means
In this episode, farming couple Courtney and Benny Pino define what it means to have a business lifestyle. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBeta Testing Before Implementing Changes
In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick drills the importance of doing beta tests first before implementing large-scale changes on the farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Carts and Horses of Tomato Nutrition
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman explains the ins, outs, and nuances that go into keeping tomato plants healthy and thriving. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySeasonality in Crop Planning
In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin sheds light on how seasonality plays a role in crop planning. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDon't Burn Your Bridges
In this episode, farmer Travis Sschulert talks about the importance of valuing connections and maintaining good relationships with past and present customers…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAggregating From Other Farmers
In this episode, farmer-aggregators Max Becher and Mike Roberts share their thought process behind sourcing products from other producers to sell through their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMeeting Your Employee's Career Expectations
In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about the importance of being on the same page with your employee when it comes to career…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhen Seeds are Taken Seriously
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the practical time to start building relationships with your seed suppliers as a…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Difference Between Growing Veg and Growing Flowers
In this episode, vegetable-turned-flower-farmer Benny Pino talks about the nuances between growing veg and growing flowers. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Tips for Summer Greens
In this episode, farmer and educator Ray Tyler shares some tips on how to grow great greens in the heat of summer. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySetting up an Online Farmers Market in 72 Hours
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares their experience moving their farmer's market online within just 72 hours. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWoodchips in Walkways
In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about how and why he uses woodchips in the walkways at his farm. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMicrogreens Packaging and Ecological Impact
In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn talks about the intention behind choosing ecologically-friendly microgreens packaging in his region. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyKeeping Employees in the Off Season
In this episode, farmer Elliot Seldner shares how they keep their farm employees in the off season. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFreeing Up More Bandwidth
In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares how he frees up personal bandwidth to make room for business and life. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyUtilizing Leftover Fertility
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman explains on how to utilize and maximize leftover fertility in production beds. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOrganic Certification for Non-Agricultural Land
In this episode, one of the pioneers of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, sheds light on how to go about securing organic certification on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHybrids Can Taste Better Than Heirlooms!
In this episode, crop scientist Nikolay Georgiev explains how hybrid tomatoes can taste just as good as—if not better—than heirloom tomatoes. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting Creative with the Aggregator Model
In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about how getting creative and innovative can help the aggregator model become successful. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDeep Compost Mulch System (with Chickens!)
In this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about how he implements a deep compost mulch system on his farm with some assistance from his…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPushing the Borders of Your Brand
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino define what it means to push the boundaries of your brand. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOff-Farm Farm Stand Visibility & Visibility
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad shares how he makes sure that his small off-farm farm stands remain visible to potential customers. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyProgress as You Deem Progress
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer reminds us to acknowledge the progress we make, whatever progress may look like for each of us. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMicrogreens and Sustainable Agriculture
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about microgreens' place in the sustainable agricultural…