Shows / Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
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 Daily
CBD Hemp for Small Farms - CBDo or CBDon't? (FSFS198)
CBD hemp - the what, the why, the how, and the economics of raising hemp on a small scale farm? Rand Gifford grew a crop of CBD hemp on his farm in NC this…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Thoughts on Differents Cattle Breed Crosses (Ask Darby)
Darby answers a question about which chicken tractor design is the best? Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
What Should a Market Farmer's Fair Annual Income Be? (FSFS197)
How much should you be making as an owner/operator of a small scale farm? Of course, context is important - but where should the center of the bell curve lay?…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Can You Make a Living on a Small Farm? (FSFS196)
What does running a small farm really look like from a business perspective? How much money can you make, how much work is it, and what does your lifestyle…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Fiefdoms - A Great or Terrible Idea for Getting More Farm Businesses (GFL138)
Darby and I talk about his actual experience trying to set up several fiefdoms on his farm and managing one. Are they a great or terrible idea? Darby will…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
What Exactly is "No-Till"? (FSFS195)
Is no-till farming actually worth it? Is the amount of compost required worth the investment, and do the results actually stack up in comparison to tilling? At…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Which Chicken Tractor Should I Use? (Ask Darby)
Darby answers a question about which chicken tractor design is the best? Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2020 (FSFS194)
Today I will be sharing some of what I learned as Javan and I each go through our top 5 lessons from 2019. In total 10 simple ways of looking at life…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Beating Cancer & Living the Dream (FSFS193)
Jason Conteras joins me to talk about his journey from working in an office in Southern California to battling cancer to moving across the country to homestead…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
10 Big Lessons to Change Your Life with Javan Bernakevitch
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy! Today I will be sharing some of what I learned as Javan and I go…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Can You Make a Living Growing Microgreens? (FSFS192)
In this episode Chris Thoreau joins me to explore the idea - Can you actually make a living growing microgreens? Is it actually possible or just an unrealistic…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
The Importance of Self-Care On the Farm (FSFS191)
Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom farm joins me to talk about facing challenges on the farm this year, just like any of us out there in the field. Physical and…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Farming Trees Not Vegetables - Maintenance, Less Harvesting and Sales - All Less Work Than You Might Think
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy! Stefan Sobkowiak of The Miracle Farm is encouraging more…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
The Farming Lifestyle - Homestead to Farm with Jesse Frost (FSFS190)
Farmer and Homesteader Jesse Frost joins me to talk about his journey into homesteading and farming. How and when did it go from homesteading to farming, and…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Raising Cattle on Without a lot of Land - What's Possible (Ask Darby)
Darby answers a question about raising cows or sheep when you don't have much land. This BEST OF episode is a replay of a previous episode of the Grassfed Life…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Common Microgreen Diseases and Solutions to Them (FSFS189)
Molds, fungus, viruses - oh my! Depending on your growing environment you may encounter one or perhaps even all of these diseases. And what do you do once you…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Building a Farm Following Online and In-Person with Josh Sattin (FSFS188)
Farmer Josh Sattin from Sattin Hill Farm joins me to talk about how he built up a farm following for his new farm pretty quickly - both online and in-person…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Raising American Guinea Hogs, The Homestead Pig with Cathy Payne
This BEST OF episode is a replay of a previous episode of the Grassfed Life Podcast - https://apple.co/2m75EVG Grassfed Life Courses…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Tackling Challenges on a Small Farm (FSFS187)
This week's interview on FSFS features a season's end reflection on a timeless topic; the challenges of farming. More specifically, the challenges unique to a…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
20 Years of Building Soil with Cover Crops - The Real Results (FSFS186)
Nicolas Donck of Crystal Organic farm joins me to talk about how growing cover crops for the past 20 years have impacted his soil. How have trace minerals and…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
75 Chicks to 10000 - No Experience to Full Time Farmer with Ronan Byrne
This BEST OF episode is a replay of a previous episode. Grassfed Life Courses: https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses Ronan' story is so…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
The Many Reasons Why Microgreens Might NOT Be a Fit For You (FSFS185)
Microgreen Grower Chris Thoreau and I discuss a variety of reasons why microgreens might not be a fit for you. This is a realistic look at what growing…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow to Hire the Right Person for Your Farm - Advice From a 20 Year Hiring Specialist (FSFS184)
Hiring troubles? Nervous about hiring? Then this is the episode for you. I am joined by Farmer and HR Specialist Jeremy Tolley of Red Thread Farm. Jeremy has…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing A Farm with The Resources You Have with Loblolly Flower Farm
Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about some of the challenges they face with the scale they are at. They aren't quite big enough to…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Building Soils with Min-Till, Biochar and Compost
Farmer and Soil Consultant James Hutchinson joins me to talk about his method for building soils on his Tasmanian farm. He utilizes minimum tillage alongside…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Breeding Trees, Restoring a Piece of America's Past and Establishing a Piece of Our Agricultural Future with Phil Rutter
This is a replay of a previously aired episode - #57. NOTE: BADGERSETT HAS SINCE SHUT DOWN BUSINESS OPERATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THEIR…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Feel Better, Farm Better Live Better - A Farmer Wellness Episode with Scott Hebert (FSFS181)
Scott Hebert and I talk about how Scott has created a functional balance in life between business and non-business. He also talks about some of the changes he…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Sell More Flowers - The Different Market Streams for Cut Flowers (FSFS180)
Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about all of the different potential market streams for small scale cut flower growers. From selling…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Be You - Everyone Doesn't Need to Be A Farm or Land Designer with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP250)
Javan Bernakevitch and I talk about following your interests, making shifts in what you do over time, and writing your best life story. Vote for Javan's…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
The Farmer's Office - The Business of Farming with Emma Hendel (FSFS179)
Emma Hendel of Fair Share Farm gives us a look at the work that happens behind the scenes to support and enable field production. She cover's what she does in…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
One Essential Trait You Might Not Have with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP249)
Javan Bernakevitch and I talk about the importance of compassion. Why it might not come easily for some people, and why we all should look to try to use more…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Choosing the Right Crops (and Customers) for Your Farm with Ben Hartman (FSFS178)
Today farmer Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm joins me to talk about choosing the right crops for your farm's context. He goes through some of the most…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Running a Smart Farm Business with Morgan Gold (Interviewing Me) (PVP248)
In this episode, Morgan Gold, host of the Gold Shaw Farm Podcast, interviews me about some of the things I have learned about running a small business. From my…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Being a Parent and a Farmer (While Starting a Farm) with Justin Logeais (FSFS177)
Justin Logeais joins me to talk about transitioning from full-time employment to full-time farming - how he did it, how it paid for it, and the balance that…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Top 10 Cool Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS176)
Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about the Top 10 Cool Season Flowers for Small Farms. We talk about why you should consider these…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Crop Planning for Microgreens with Spreadsheets (FSFS175)
Chris Thoreau joins me to discuss crop planning for a microgreens business using spreadsheets. We discuss timing crops for orders, using spreadsheets to plan…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Farm Growth Without Compromises - Thoughts on Scaling, Hiring, and Maintaining Quality with Jordan MacPhee (FSFS173)
Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom Farm joins how microgreens fit in with field crops on their farm. They are also in expansion mode on the farm and talk hiring…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Strategies for Growing Tomatoes and Building Soil with Ben Hartman (FSFS172)
Ben Hartman talks about creating the optimum conditions for growing tomatoes. He also touches on building soil in between crops and handling crop turnover…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Farming While Being a Parent - Time Management and More with Kim Doughty-McCannon (FSFS171)
Kim Doughty-McCannon joins me to talk about being a mom and a farmer. How does she balance both? We get into topics such as time management and splitting time…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGFL: Farm Marketing: Real World Proven Strategies with Darby Simpson
Regardless of what products you are farming, you must have a diversified marketing and business plan for your farm to be successful. Darby Simpson has…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Top 10 Warm Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS168)
Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about the Top 10 Warm Season Flowers for Small Farms. We talk about why you should consider these…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Farm Couples: Being Successful as Partners in Life and Business with Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner (FSFS167)
Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner talk about being husband and wife along with business owners. How do they make it work? What does it take? What is it really…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Tips for Successfully Competing in a Crowded Market with Jordan MacPhee (FSFS166)
Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom Farm joins me to talk about how they sell their organic veggie box in the small, but crowded marketplace on PEI in Canada. We…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Business Opportunities Growing Cut Flowers with The Flower Grower Benny Pino (FSFS165)
If you think you need a lot of land to grow cut flowers or that cut flowers aren't profitable, then you might be wrong. Benny Pino, The Flower Grower, of…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Doing The Most Important Things in 2019 with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP247)
Javan Bernakevitch and I talk about the need to decide what is truly important and why that, and only that, should be the focus in 2019. Connect with Javan…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Goal Setting and Yearly Planning for Success with Farmer Yosef Camire (FSFS163)
Yosef Camire of Ahavah Farm talks about his process for goal setting and yearly planning. We cover both short and long-range goal setting. Along with how to…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Building Deep Soil with A Lot of Organic Matter featuring Ben Hartman (FSFS162)
Ben Hartman talks about building soil on a new farm or bringing new soil into production. Topics include tillage, compost, and no-till. Ben's Online Course…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Growing a Farm Business with a Successful Farmstand featuring Jenny Quiner (FSFS158)
Jenny Quiner talks about growing her farm business through her farmstand. What has worked, what hasn't, and several ideas for growing farmstand business…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Different Crops and Market Streams to Scale Farm Income with Elliot Seldner (FSFS157)
Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks about his options for scaling income. What crops he could add and what market streams he could grow and what that might…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Increasing Net Profit with Less Work, Waste, and Costs featuring Ben Hartman (FSFS156)
Ben Hartman gives you some tips on how you can use LEAN principles to eliminate waste from your farm and make your farm more efficient in 2019. Ben's Online…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Beyond Startup: Taking A Farm to the Next Stage with Elliot Seldner (FSFS155)
Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks concerns and considerations with scaling once you have a business that works - from hiring employees to growing the…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
A Base Principles Approach to Farming - Understanding Why and Context with Chris Thoreau (FSFS154)
Chris Thoreau discusses the importance of buying the right equipment, knowing when to get advice, and understanding the context of what you do and why you do…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Growing a Farm Business with Positive Optionality featuring Justin Gay (FSFS153)
Justin Gay talks about farms market sales strategies, selling live cut microgreens and pre-packaged, and growing a small farm that gives him the most options…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
The Four Base Principles of Lean Farming and How to Use Them on Your Farm (FSFS152)
Ben Hartman discusses the base principles that make up the lean system and gives you practical tips on how you can apply them to your farm to save time, money…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Hustling and Balancing Time to Build a Farm Business with Rome Julian (FSFS151)
Rome Julian of Lake Tilly Acres talks about starting his farm on the side, growth challenges, and how he has time to run the business, work another job, and…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Considerations for Adding Microgreens On Top of Field Crops (FSFS150)
Max Becher and Chris Thoreau chat about the differences between growing microgreens and field crops, when to add more microgreen crops, and when do you have…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Creating the Perfect Farm Business for You with Travis Schulert (FSFS149)
Travis Schulert joins me to talk about how he has made farming on the side successfully mesh with the rest of his life and his full-time job. Travis also…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
How to Successfully Sell Microgreens to Wholesale Customers (FSFS148)
Luke Carneal of The Sonoma Farm joins me to shares his experience selling to wholesalers as a small farm. He'll give you a lot of tips on approach and working…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Marketing a New Farm and Overcoming Startup Challenges with Jay Reid (FSFS147)
Jay Reid talks about how they have marketed their new farm and CSA program and what steps they have taken to stand out from the competition. Jay also discusses…
- Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Finding New Customers Fast with Max Becher (FSFS146)
Max Becher shares some strategies that he used to find new customers very quickly including Facebook ads and email campaigns. Connect with Max…