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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 DailyHiring for a Monotonous Job
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares how to go about hiring someone for a potentially monotonous job. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMicrogreens and Edible Flowers
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant talk about growing microgreens and edible flowers profitably. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyResponsibility and Task Turnover
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about approaching responsibility on the farm and delegating tasks as a business owner. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyYou Have to Love Content Creation
In this episode, farmer and content creator Jesse Frost talks about how one needs to love content creation if one plans on going down that route. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRaw Hard Work is Key to Success
In this episode, veteran grower Nicolas Donck talks about how raw hard work is the key to success. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCaring for Cannabis
In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about how they care for their cannabis. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRelationship and Business Side by Side
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they manage their business alongside their relationship. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHonor the Frustration
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch shares the importance of taking a moment to honor the frustration we feel. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCreating New Value Added Products
In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry shares his process of coming up with value-added products. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinancial Success at What Cost
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the other side of a farm's financial success. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAddressing Water Constraints with Better Soil
In this episode, farmer James Hutchison shares how healthy soil can be used to address water constraints. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTest First Before Adding Compost
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson talks about the value of soil testing prior to adding compost or other amendments. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPumpkins as a Market Garden Add-On
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad talks about the viability and profitability of pumpkins as a market garden add-on. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyShopify Vs. Woo Commerce
In this episode, farmer and business owner Dan Brisebois talks about his experience using two selling platforms: Shopify and Woo Commerce. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMake Things Easier by Digitizing
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares how they were able to streamline the backend operations of their farm by going digital. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyClean Microgreens Equals Long Shelf Life
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau stresses the importance of keeping microgreens clean to ensure long shelf life. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Initial Market
In this episode, microgreens grower Jon Grootveld shares how he found his initial microgreens market when he was first starting out. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Flowers for Market for the First Time
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino share some notes if you're considering growing flowers for market for the first time. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCSA Crop Planning For New Growers
In this episode, CSA farmer Jessica Washkowiak shares some new grower tips on how to crop plan for a CSA. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBetter Stop Early Thank Hang On Too Late
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about the importance of objectively evaluating an undertaking. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Vegetables & Growing Mushrooms
In this episode, mushroom farmer John Findlay talks about the difference between growing vegetables and growing mushrooms. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyNew Farm Big Changes
In this episode, grower Erich Schultz shares the changes they made to streamline their farming operation on a new property. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIntegrated Pest Management
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics breaks down what integrated pest management is and how it can be implemented in market gardening operations…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStarting a Business & Long-Term Life Plans
In this episode, growers Troy and Cindy Dickens talk about where a budding business fits into long-term life plans. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPermaculture Theory vs. Practice
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson talks about permaculture theory and how it can look different when applying to a market gardening operation. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStoring Cannabis and Timing for Pricing
In this episode, hemp grower Rand Gifford shares some strategies on how to store cannabis and how to time when to sell product to get optimum prices. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRealistic Job Expectations
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley discusses the importance of setting realistic job expectations when looking to hire employees for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAdvertising Weddings and Workshops
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant share how they word their marketing when advertising their workshops and wedding packages. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyExtending Your Season with Microgreens
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about how they extend their season by growing microgreens. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHandling Burnout When it Catches Up
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares how we can handle burn out when it catches up with us. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLiving Off Our Younger Selves' Decisions
In this episode, farmer Jesse Frost talks about how we're all following through the decisions we made when we were younger. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFeverfew and Flower Planning Percentages
In this episode, couple farmers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the Feverfew flower; they also share how they plan out planting their flowers for the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCold Compost vs. Hot Compost
In this episode, James Hutchison talks about the main differences between cold composting and hot ocmposting. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarming in the 90s and Farming Today
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares the differences between farming back in the 90s and farming today. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLeverage and Filling Space
In this episode, grower Jay Reid shares two lessons he learned from jiu-jitsu that can be applied to farming. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBusiness Management is a Full-Time Job
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel talks about the nuances and many ins and outs of managing a farm business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOn Harvesting Microgreens
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau shares some points to be mindful of when harvesting microgreens. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBlending Life, Work, and Business Seamlessly
In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares some of his secrets on how to balance life, work, and the farm business. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyChoosing Chefs with Bigger Orders
In this episode, grower Rome Julian shares the thought process behind prioritizing chefs with larger orders. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyConsiderations for a Microgreens CSA
In this episode, grower Jon Grootveld shares some points to consider when thinking about starting a CSA program for microgreens. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBranding Services for Farms
In this episode, couple farmers Chris & Audra Wyant talk about the branding service they offer to help other farms. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySimplifying Production to Lessen Labor
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about simplifying their farm systems to lessen their labor inputs. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Changes Two Years into Farming
In this episode, farmer Scott Hebert takes a look at his farm business and the changes he made in the two years since he started. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAsking Holistic Questions
In this episode, farmer and content creator Jesse Frost talks about introspection and asking holistic questions to gauge where you and your business are at and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTypes of Hemp and Which One to Grow
In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about the different types of hemp and which one to grow for your and your farm's goals. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Turning Point that Changes Everything
In this episode, grower Justin Logeais shares the turning point in his life that permanently changed his perspective on life and farming. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTime Efficiency with Packing
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel shares how they make good time when packing their produce. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMore Yields with Interplanting
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson shares valuable notes on why you should consider interplanting to drastically increase your farm's yields. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyVarious Textures and Colors with Zinnia
In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the versatility of zinnia, as well as why consider adding the flower to your farm. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMicrogreens Liability Insurance
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau discusses the importance of having liability insurance for your microgreens business. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyResults from Biochar
In this episode, James Hutchison shares his findings and observations after applying biochar. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Live, Vegan Microgreen Trays
In this episode, growers Joey Jacques and Jerome Baca of Urban Rebel Farm share their insights on why and how they decided to sell live, vegan microgreen…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTapping Your Existing Network to Sell Your CSA
In this episode, grower Jay Reid talks about utilizing your personal network to sell your CSA especially when you're just starting out. Make farming easier…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting Feedback and Making Changes to Your CSA
In this episode, grower Jordan MacPhee shares some strategies on how they got substantial feedback from their customers to improve their CSA program. Make…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPlanning Flower Choices for the Season
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant share some considerations that go into choosing which flowers to grow for the season. Make farming easier with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Consider Cover Cropping
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares some of the benefits of cover cropping on your farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFrom 32 to 52: Looking at Farming Long Term
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares the mindset and planning that goes into farming in the long term. Make farming easier with the Paperpot…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Greens, Cilantro, Etc.
In this episode, growers Max Becher and Chris Thoreau talk about the challenges of growing cilantro and certain other microgreens. Make farming easier with the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Basil and Grasses for Flower Production
In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing basil and a selection of grasses for cut flower production. Make farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinding the Right Soil Mix
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the benefits of using the right soil mix to grow the best microgreens. Make farming…