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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 DailyGrowing Snapdragons and Sweet Peas
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing and selling snapdragons and sweet peas. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyModifying Bed Lengths for the Paperpot System
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard shares his thought process behind modifying their bed lengths to better accommodate the Paperpot System. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBusiness Fragility: How are You Advertising to Whom
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about business fragility and how advertising to the right audience can make the farm business more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWinter in the First Year of Farming
In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens share their experiences during their first winter of farming. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTransitioning to Organic
In this episode, one of the first purveyors of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about the time and work that goes into transitioning a farm to…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyInsect Pressure in a High Tunnel
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares how they deal with insect pressure on beds under their high tunnels. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHiring for the Highest Return of Effort
In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson talks about approaching hiring from the highest return perspective. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStaying the Same vs. Pulling the Trigger
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch weighs out what staying the same will do versus taking the risk and pulling the trigger. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMechanizing & Standardizing Row Spaces
In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli shares why they decided to ditch standard beds and instead standardize row spacing while also mechanizing tasks on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIssues with a Fiefdom Model
In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares some drawbacks of the fiefdom model in market gardening. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelling Mushrooms to Chefs
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about selling mushrooms to chefs: what worked and what didn't. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPredator Insect vs. Parasites
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics discusses the difference between predator insects and parasites. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTaking Time Off When Productivity Starts to Fall
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the importance of taking a breather when productivity starts falling short. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyShopify's Improvements in Functionality
In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about the noticeable improvements in the features and functionality of Shopify as a selling platform. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyForward Thinking with Lists
In this episode, grower Alex Bertsch talks about how creating lists allows him to do some forward thinking in his business. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOnline Vegetable Sales: Square vs. Squarespace
In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry shares his experience selling vegetables online through Square vs. Squarespace. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarmer's Market Both Layout
In this episode, guest John Smajda shares helpful tips on designing your farmer's market booth layout. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBalancing Hiring & Scaling the Business
In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and microgreens grower Lily Evans talk about finding the balance between scaling the business and hiring out help…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMarketing & Messaging Around Microgreens
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and guest Michael Quinn talk about finding the right marketing and messaging around microgreens…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrower vs. Business Owner
In this episode, Chris Thoreau and Pierre Marlow take a closer look at the difference between being a grower and being a business owner. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTractor-Scale & Hand-Scale Crops
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard talks about the differences that come with tractor-scale and hand-scale crops. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBecoming an Organic Inspector
In this episode, guest Laura Murray shares some insights on the work that goes into becoming an organic inspector. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOverwintering Cool Season Flowers
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of overwintering cool season flowers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyApproaching Food Safety & HACCP
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about their approach to HACCP and food safety practices on the farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTaking Ownership of Different Roles
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they split the work running the business by taking ownership of the roles they're…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking a Living Farming
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi talks about the work that goes into making a living farming. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Key to Farming as a Couple
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens talk about how they're able to farm and run a farm business successfully as a couple. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinance Learnings in Farming
In this episode, Sam Billings shares some finance lessons he learned from farming. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyProfitable Bitter Greens
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck the crop he mastered the best: bitter greens. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarms Fill Voids
In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how farms can fill voids in communities. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFood Safety Wash-Pack Tips
In this episode, farming educator and consultant Michael Kilpatrick shares some tips to ensure the wash-pack area is food safety compliant. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Best Place to Reevaluate
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch talks about the best place to reevaluate our situation, especially when we're overwhelmed. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat Using Beneficial Insects Looks Like
In this episode, JSheri Frey of Arbico Organics shares a realistic picture of what using beneficial insects looks like. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Advantages of Being a Female Farmer
In this episode, farmer Liset Garcia talks about some of the advantages of being a female farmer running a farm stand. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart Daily10% of the Job Market
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about aiming to hire one of the most passionate people in the job market. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelf-Check & Self- Awareness
In this episode, entrepreneur and microgreens grower Pierre Marlow talks about the importance of staying grounded by checking in with ourselves every now and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBootstrapping and Its Challenges
In this episode, microgreens grower Lily Evans talks about bootstrapping a business and the challenges that come with it. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyNet Positives of Cover Cropping
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard shares the benefits they've observed in their soil thanks to cover cropping. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAn Online Store's Early Customer Base
In this episode, farmer Katherine Creswell shares where an online farm store can get its first customers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRodale Institute's Organic Systems Trials
In this episode, Scott Murray talks about how Rodale Institute collected data on organic farming vs. conventional chemical farming. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyUsing Traffic Data to Choose a Farm Stand Site
In this episode, Joel Konrad shares how they utilize traffic data in choosing their off-farm farm stand sites. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPlant Disease Resistance & Soil
In this episode, plant scientist Dr. Robert Pyne talks about the influence of soil in a plant's disease resistance. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Value of Research
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and guest Jacob Goldfarb talk about the importance of doing the initial research prior to starting…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Future of Local Food From Local Farms
In this episode, Dan Brisebois shares his thoughts on the future of local food sourced from local farms. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPivoting Crop Choices From Chefs to Direct Consumers
In this episode, farmer and aggregator Adam Pollack shares how their crop choices have pivoted from catering to chefs to catering to direct consumers. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLong DTM, Long Productive Season
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about how to choose the best flowers for production. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStanding Out as a First Year Farmer
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens share their experience endeavoring to stand out in their market on their first year of farming. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Benefits of Wider Row Spacing
In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli talks about the benefits they've reaped from wider row spacings on their farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWith Money Comes Choices
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson explains how better profit margins grant us money and the luxury of more choices. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Pros and Cons of Moving Farms
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz talks about the challenges and the benefits of moving farms. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyScaling for Price
In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn talks about scaling the business to accommodate pricing products lower. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyNever Get Complacent
In this episode, farmer Liset Garcia talks about the importance of always striving to improve the day-to-day farm operations as well as the farm business. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEngaging New Customers
In this episode, John Smajda shares how he engages with new potential customers at farmer's markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Benefits of Using Shade Cloth
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi shares the profitable benefits of using shade cloth on your beds. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMore is Caught Than Taught
In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how children are more likely to retain what they see versus what they're taught. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Scabiosa & Bupleurum
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino describe the nuances of growing scabiosa and bupleurum flowers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyImproving a Farm Setup
In this episode, Michael Kilpatrick describes the different possible ways of improving a farm setup. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Market for Predatory Insects
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics explains why there is a healthy market for predatory insects. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Trajectory of Growth
In this episode, microgreen grower Jacob Goldfarb and host Chris Thoreau talk about a microgreens business' growth trajectory. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLeveraging Social Media to Grow the Business
In this episode, entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry talks about taking advantage of social media to organically grow your business. Make farming easier with the…