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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 Herbs From Seeds
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about the logistics and what to expect when growing herbs from seeds…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Close Look at the Sumi Soaker
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck shares his thoughts on the Sumi Soaker as an irrigation system. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCarbon Sequestration Through Agriculture
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about how agricultural practices can sequester significant amounts of carbon…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBetter Photosynthesis for Plants
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health shares ways to improve photosynthetic activity in plants. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat to Look for in a Potting Mix
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie shares what a farmer should look for in quality potting mix. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Cover Crop in the Winter
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about how soil benefits from having cover crops growing in the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBranding as Craft Products
In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD shares some tips on why and how to brand your offerings as craft products. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCultivating Your Customer Base
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer shares how they shape their audience to become the best customers for their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Economics of Selling Product at Scale
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quinerof Dogpatch Urban Gardens breaks down the economics behind developing and selling a product at scale…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA No-Commitment CSA Model
In this episode, lettuce king Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farm shares their CSA-style income stream...minus the up front commitment. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifferent Ways to Source Seed
In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel sheds light on where and how big seed companies get their seeds. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySalad Mix Microgreens and Field Greens
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about the work that goes into their unique greens and microgreens salad mix. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyClay vs. Organic Matter
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird tells us what happens when you put organic matter and clay together. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDiscipline in Spending
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market doubles down on the importance of being mindful and intentional when…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHigher Sales Per Customer Online
In this episode, farmer Hermann Bruns of Wild Flight Farm shares how they get their customers to spend more when purchasing online. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDon't Start a Business if You Have Debt
In this episode, entrepreneur and content creator Diego Footer lists down all the reasons why you SHOULDN'T start a reason while you still have debts to pay…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOrganic is Different From Regenerative
In this episode, pesticide scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young sheds light on the difference between organic growing and regenerative agriculture…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhy Grow Medicinal Herbs
In this episode, farmer Emily Erickson-Mills of Moonrise Meadows Farm shares the reasons why she chose to grow medicinal herbs and build a business around…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyUnique Income Streams
In this episode, part-time farmer and full-time nurse Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest Farm shares their multiple income streams for their limited (but…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPlanning Out Crop Placement on the Farm
In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about how to strategize placing which crops where on the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyErr on Production vs Cover Cropping
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about whether to choose production or cover cropping when faced with an empty bed…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Positive or a Negative
In this episode, soil scientist and adjunct professor Dr. Kurt Spokas talks about biochar and whether its overall effects are positive or negative. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyReasonable Biochar Application Rate
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about a reasonable application rate for biochar that will yield…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyJohnson-Su Bioreactor Compost
In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson breaks down what the Johnson-Su Bioreactor is and the kind of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPay Off vs. Investment
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow talks about where to put profit: paying off debts or investing into the business. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBig Changes Come from Small Ripples
In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey of Blue Dog Farm talks about how someone else's passion can positively influence and inspire others in…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPosting Educational Content on Instagram
In this episode, educator and content creator Kevin Espiritu talks about the caption logistics behind posting educational content on Instagram. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBiology vs. Compacted Soil
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke discusses how living biology can help break up compacted soil. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinancial Viability: A Big Enough Customer Base
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator Diego Footer discuss one tenet of a business' financial viability: customer base…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat are Macroarthropods
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about macroarthropods and their role in maintaining soil health…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFungi in Agriculture
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos sheds light on the role of fungi in agriculture. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySubpar Compost vs. No Compost At All
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie compares the benefits (or lack thereof) of applying subpar compost versus applying no compost at all…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySome Essential Farm Tools
In this episode, content creator Diego Footer shares some must-have tools for new (and not-so-new) farmers. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFunding for Food Assistance
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia talks about the reality behind food assistance and where to budget for it comes from. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIncreasing Our Soil's Carbon Stores
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University discusses different ways we can store carbon into our soils. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCommon Clay Misconceptions
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird debunks some misconceptions around clay soil. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCover Cropping vs. Tarping
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm discusses the differences they observed when they cover cropped some beds and tarped others…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifferent Forms of Carbon
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on the different types of carbon and what we can do with them…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Microgreens Outdoors
In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the logistics behind growing microgreens outdoors in their region…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIsolating Cucumber Plants
In this episode, farmer and seed breeder Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about the whether or not cucumber plants would benefit from isolation when…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyProfitable Retail Store Microgreens
In this episode, farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares which microgreen varieties give them the highest profits from retail sales. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Fewer Crops for Better Prices
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her strategy for profitability: specialized crops for better prices. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs…
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Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs…
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Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBuilding a Farm Business at a Sustainable Rate
In this episode, full-time teacher and part-time farmer Michael Bell talks about the importance of taking your time to do things right if you want to build a…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBalancing Microgreen Mixes
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares how they create their highly popular microgreen mixes. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Consortium of Bacteria
In this episode, SCD Founder and CEO Dr. Matthew Wood sheds light on what it means to have a "consortium of bacteria" when it comes to biological products…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCarbon Sequestration Explained
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions sheds light on the science behind how soil sequesters carbon from the atmosphere. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIrrigation for Different Crop Types
In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo talks about the different…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEazyLeaf Lettuce and Other Exciting Varieties
In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares why High Mowing's EasyLeaf variety is such a best seller among small farms. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEnsuring Quality from the Land to the Product
In this episode, content creator Diego Footer shares his thoughts on how farmers stay on top of the quality of their produce from seed to sale. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCrediting the Terra Preta for Biochar
In this episode, soil scientist and adjunct professor Dr. Kurt Spokas talks about how the dark soils in the Amazon forest paved the way for biochar research…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinancial Prudence as Insurance
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the importance of being frugal when handling the business's finances. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAbove vs Below Ground Decomposition
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about the process of decomposition happening above ground and below…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCarbon Sequestration and Carbon Cycling
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University breaks down the process of carbon sequestration and carbon cycling. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDIY Biochar
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how to start going about making biochar at home. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPotential Cons to Cover Cropping
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares some potential disadvantages of cover cropping. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStanding Out with Longer Growing Microgreens
In this episode, chef-turned-microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada talks about how they make their mark on the market by selling longer-growing…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFirst Year Focus: Profit or Perfecting Craft
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about choosing between making a profit or mastering growing during the…