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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 DailyFinancial Viability - Consistent Quality Product
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about securing a financially viable farm business by consistently delivering good quality produce…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDynamic You-Pick Logistics
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about how they maintain their customer satisfaction by staying on top of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQuality is Key in Online Selling
In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms doubles down on the importance of always ensuring quality products when…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Changes From Physical Market to Online Store
In this episode, farming couple Jesse Way & Megan Brandenburg of Milk Way Farm share how they adapted from selling purely at in-person markets to an online…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDeveloping Your First Crop Plan
In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about how to approach creating your first crop plan for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyIntroducing Medicinal Herbs to a Market
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about how they began selling medicinal herbs in their market. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHeirlooms & Open-Pollinated Seeds
In this episode, High Mowing's Seeds representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares the difference between sourcing heirloom and open-pollinated seeds. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEarthworms vs. Ants
In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo alks about the impact of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDoes Cover Cropping Make a Difference
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his observations on whether or not cover cropping has made a difference…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyClays and the Great Plains
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird talks about the evolution of clay soils in the Great Plains. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyResults of Small Steps Towards No-Till
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till…
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Results of Small Steps Towards No-Till
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCarbon Saturation and Carbon Loss
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on what it means for soil to be carbon saturated and what it…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCompost PLUS Compost Tea?
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke sheds light on why adding compost tea on top of regular compost can be…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow Cover Crops Break up Compaction
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health talks about the nitty-gritty details behind how cover crops actually help…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStart Small, Build Confidence
In this episode, full-time teacher, part-time farmer Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm shares some sage farming advice: start small before committing…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTaking A Loan for the Business
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden talks about her decision behind taking a loan to expand her farm business. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFarming & Family Success
In this episode, farmer and homestead content creator Tony Barlow shares some tips to get us one step closer to a successful farm and family life. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow Much to Sell Products For
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his process of deciding on how to price his produce. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart Daily$50 Per Hour Farm Work
In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm talks about the high-dollar value tasks on the farm that the farm owner should be doing. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPartnering with Chefs for Farm-to-Table Dinners
In this episode, farmer Will Conway of Stone Acres Farm talks about a potential income stream for small farms: getting in touch with local chefs for curated…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Farmer's Market as a Community Space
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia elaborates on the value of farmer's markets in a commmunity beyond a place to purchase locally grown…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySame Variety, Different Quality
In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel talks about how different varieties of the same crop can have vastly varying qualities…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyInventory Management in Retail Stores
In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares how he goes about the task of keeping their retail store inventories in check and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyInvolving the Community with On-Farm Projects
In this episode, farmer Jeamette Lock of Pack River Farm shares how they're able to get their community involved in making farm projects come true. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCan We Get Good Information from Soil Tests
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot answers the question we want to ask: do we actually get useable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPutting Beds to Sleep
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks bout the practical decision of putting their beds to sleep and how they…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyQuality Costs Money
In this episode, content creator Diego Footer talks about how not just quality vegetables cost more money, but so do quality tools. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Soil's Cation Exchange Capacity
In this episode, soil scientist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben talks about what a soil's cation exchange capacity means and how different factors…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFeed the Soil Not the Plant
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions talks about focusing on making the soil healthier when applying amendments. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBurning Biochar & Different Feedstocks
In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about the different biochar results that come out of using a variety of feedstocks…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCommercial vs Home-Scale Composting
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke talks about the difference in quality and execution between…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Work Behind an 8-Week You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about the several months-long work that goes into running an 8-week You-Pick Farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyYou Learn By Doing
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about the most practical approach to learning anything: actually doing it…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEncouraging Fungi in Compost
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke shares how to encourage fungal growth when creating your own compost…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Fear of the Unknowns in the Business
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about his hesitation to enter new markets and sell to wholesalers…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Medicinal Herbs vs. Growing Vegetables
In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the differences between growing vegetables and growing medicinal…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting a Feel for a Market
In this episode, microgreen farmer Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens ahres how he scopes out a potential market and does his market research before locking in…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFrom 30" to 36" Beds
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares why she made the decision to widen her beds to 36" and how she likes it so far…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Community Built Around the You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer Dustin Labat of Specklebelly Farms in Texas shares how a community came together around their You-Pick Farm. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyYou Don't Have to Farm 10 Months In a Year
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow talks about strategically planning your farm business to save yourself from farming 10 months out…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLand Requirement for Growing Cucumbers for Seeds
In this episode, farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about how much land your ealistically need to grow cucumbers for seeds. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySeedTime for Market Gardeners
In this episode, founder and creator of SeedTime Paul Dysinger shares how SeedTime, originally created for gardeners, can benefit market gardeners. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyComing Out the Other Side of a Tough Time
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator Diego Footer talk about what it's like to have a business go through a rough time and…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStanding Out by Offering More
In this episode, farming couple Tom and Marcy Bradley of Pleasant Valley Farms share how they differentiate themselves from their market by having a variety of…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCarbon Sequestration and Loss in Warmer Temperatures
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies how differently carbon sequestration works in warmer climates. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyShifting from a Bacteria-Dominated Soil
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses what a bacteria-dominated soil looks like and why one would…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCurrent Concerns on Seed Saving
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and content creator Diego Footer talk about the many different concerns around saving seeds for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFocusing on Storage Root Crops for Wholesale
In this episode, farm manager at Clem's Organics Noah Poulos talks about the practicality of their farm's strategy to focus on storage root crops. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Role of Soil Macrofauna
In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo, shares what role soil…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyStarting a Farm Business for Cheap
In this episode, part-time farmer and full-time teacher Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm doles out sage advice on how and why you should start your farm…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaximizing Greenhouse Space
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares their strategy for making the most of their greenhouse real estate…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySand vs. Clay
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird hashes out the different properties and nuances of growing in sand versus growing…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Basics of Crop Planning
In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about the foundations of fleshing out a crop plan…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFood Security Programs & Farmers
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on the impact of food security farms on local farmers. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEncouraging Fungi in the Soil
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos shares some rpactical ways to encourage fungal growth in the soil. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLack of Confidence from a Lack of Knowledge
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens opens up about the struggles she faces as they began their microgreens business…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyA Diversified You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms shares what it's like running a diversified you-pick farm that began with just blackberries…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking the Job Easier
In this episode, farmer and consultant Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit talks about seriously considering making farming easier to make it more physically…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCover Crop Seeding Density
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how densely they seed their cover crops. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming…