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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 DailyGetting More by Keeping Small
This episode features JM Fortier. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLimited Resources Can Be your Best Friend
This episode features Frazier Bliss. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCation Exchange with Biochar
This episode features Paul Hirst. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting More with Collaborative Distribution
This episode features Joel Salatin. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGive Up on Perfection
This episode features Curtis Stone. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Stand as a Main Income Stream
This episode features Jenny Quiner. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrow Crops Bigger and Leave More Behind
This episode features Brian Bates. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStart in Bite-Sized Pieces
This episode features Shawn Kuhn. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBuilding an Ecosystem by Building a Business
This episode features Rob Avis. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTake that Step and Face Your Fears
This episode features Neal Spackman. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhere Passion and Skill Overlap
This episode features John Kitsteiner. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat Does Every Objective Need?
This episode features Allan Savory. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyExpecting Losses in Your First Year
This episode features Chris Thoreau. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPace Your Innovations (Or Else Go Bankrupt!)
This episode features Joel Salatin. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQuick Tips for Longer Microgreen Shelf Life
This episode features Taylor Rogers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStarting and Growing a Farm on a Budget
This episode features Shannon Jones. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Mycelium Communication Network
This episode features Paul Stamets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Economy of Nature
This episode features Mark Shepard. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStarting with Your Inner Map
This episode features Javan Bernakevitch. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTaking a Step Back to Find Clarity
This episode features Frasier Bliss. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Greens on 45-inch Beds
This episode features Shawn Kuhn. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting More Yield Without Adding More Land
This episode features Jean-Martin Fortier. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy We Invested Heavily in Our Nursery
This episode features Elliot Seldner. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCan You Make Money Selling Seeds?
This episode features Dan Brisebois. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBe An Early Adopter
This episode features Curtis Stone. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOrganic and Local Food: Where it was, Where it is, and Where it's Headed
This episode features Michael Pollan. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Moment When You Think Farming Might Be a Bad Idea
This episode features Chris Thoreau. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarming in a Small Market
This episode features Adam Klaus. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCollaboration is a Huge Part of Success
This episode features Caiti Hatchmeyer. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Problems with Agriculture
This episode features Allan Savory. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat is Biochar Actually Doing in the Soil?
This episode features Gloria Flora. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBe Realistic About Your Farming Expectations
This episode features Blake Cothron. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy You Might Want to Consider Biodynamic Compost
This episode features farmer Adam Klaus. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow to Decide Which Tasks to Assign to Your Staff?
This episode features Brian Bates from Bear Creek Organics. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: Rebranding a Dead Product and Lifetime Customer Value
In this episode, Diego discusses how a rebrand can turn a dead product into billions and why the LTV or lifetime customer value is much more important than the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: 30 Days to Conquering Yourself and Be Better
In this episode, Diego discusses the power of doing something every day for 30 days and how it can help you beat yourself. Comment on this episode on IG…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: Control the Controllables
In this episode, Diego talks about why it is important to control what you can; so it is easier to adapt when you have to deal with what you can't control…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: How Much Will People Pay for Convenience?
In this episode, Diego discusses how much people will actually pay for convenience. With deliveries becoming more and more popular, it turns out people will…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: The Seasonal Farm Bag - A Different Way to Sell More Product
In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag. What it is and why it might make sense for your farm. Check out their farm bag at…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: What We Can All Learn from The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo
In this episode, Diego discusses why Giannis Antetokounmpo's story is so inspirational and what we can al learn from it. Comment on this episode on IG…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: Do We Have a Duty to Expand as Business Owners?
In this episode, Diego asks the question - "Do we have a duty to expand as business owners?" Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: Being Liked Can Last Forever & Persistence Pays Off
In this episode, Diego discusses how being persistent pays off and how once you become liked, it can last forever, assuming you don't screw it up. He also asks…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Smart: Details That Don't Matter and The Increasing Push for Credit
In this episode, Diego discusses how we often obsess on details for us - no one else notices. He discusses the increased push by the banking industry to give…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIn Search of Soil - Can Biochar Prevent Nutrient Leaching?
The new podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: How Long Do You Need and The Paradox of Choice
In this episode, Diego discusses how we often ignore what we know to be true hoping that it isn't. He discusses the Paradox of Choice - is more choice bad? He…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Father's Day Edition
In this episode, Diego talks about finding ourselves in The Tail End as parents and being a dad. He also discusses being a dad and farmer with Jeremy Tolley of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: It May Be Simple, But It Works AND It May Not Be Perfect, But It Works
In this episode, Diego discusses why simple can be better than complex for some businesses and why the imperfect path isn't always the best path. We close with…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: The Worst Part About Every Job, The Danger of Lower Prices, Hating Microgreens, and Kids TV
In this episode, Diego talks about why the worst part of any job is really just the worst part of another job in a different form - all jobs have bad parts. He…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Creating Lasting Memories and Hated Bands Crashing Your Party
In this episode, Diego discusses the ways in which we lose people and how we can build memories with the people we have before we lose them. He also asks the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: The Downside of Up, Getting People In, Javan Bernakevitch, and Fruit Only Good as Fruit
In this episode, Diego discusses the downside of up - focusing on what you don't like about what you like and the importance of getting more people into your…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Mr.Beast, Falling In Love with Ideas, Dan Brisebois on Farm Sales, and the Top Ten Vegetables Worldwide
In this episode, Diego discusses how the Mr.Beast Burger model might make sense for farms and why you can't just love an idea. Dan Brisebois of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Doing It Alone, Likability, Starting with Microgreens, and The Big Scam
In this episode, Diego discusses how you probably can't do it all alone and why being likable is so important in today's business landscape. Chris Thoreau of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Going All-In, The Sandlot and The Super League of Farm Tools
In this episode, Diego talks about the cost trade-offs of being great versus being mediocre while asking if you are willing to go "All-In". For that…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: The Mental Health Crisis in America - A Large Problem in the Farm Community (FSFS236)
Dr. Holly Roberts, a licensed psychologist, joins me to talk about the mental health crisis in America. A crisis that is impacting the farm community at a…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat's Brewing - Beyond Compost Tea - Building Great Soil (WB10)
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea wraps up the tenth part of the series going beyond compost tea. How can you build and maintain great soil with other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Maybe Farming Isn't the Perfect Job for You (AND THAT'S OK!) (FSFS235)
A lot of us who go into farming probably had an idealized vision of what farming as a career is supposed to be like and how our lives and lifestyles would just…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Running Very Profitable Self-Serve Farmstands (FSFS234)
In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we're talking to Joel Konrad of Konrad Farm Markets who primarily sells pumpkins. Joel's business model is both…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB9)
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is. How to make it. How it is different from compost tea. Follow Troy on IG…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarm Small: Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233)
As farmers and business owners, it's easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations. This episode's…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB8)
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants. Follow Troy on IG…