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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 DailyA Good Crop Variety for a You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm discusses the selection of crops that have worked on their you-pick farm. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAn Objective Look of When to Pull the Plug
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK shares his insights on when it might be time to call it quits and throw in the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLesser Known Seeds and Seed Companies
In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and podcast host Diego Footer talk about why it's worth looking into lesser-known seed varieties from…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyKeeping Minerals in the Soil
In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson shares a practical way of keeping minerals in the soil…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyRealistic Expectations with Compost Tea
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke shares some reasonable results to expect from using compost tea. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Mistake of Buying Too Much
In this episode, host Diego and farmer Jodi talk about the common new farmer mistake of buying too much for the business before knowing what the business truly…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Role of Trichoderma in the Soil
In this episode, Cornell Professor Emeritus Gary Harman discusses the role of trichoderma in a soil's ecosystem. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySoil Tests That May or May Not Match Your System
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about different soil tests that yield different results for different systems…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyValue Added Microgreen Products
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens shares the work and logistics that go into creating and selling value added microgreens…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelecting for Traits in Cucumbers
In this episode, seed farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about his method for selecting desirable traits in his cucumbers. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTransparency of CBD Testing
In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD talks about the nuances behind CBD testing results. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySitting Down to Schedule Social Media Posts
In this episode, John Reinwald of Farmstand Revival talks about scheduling social media posts with intention. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifferent Strategies Growing in Different Seasons
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the importance of knowing when and how to change your growing strategies when farming in…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPrepping for a CNG Inspection
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon shares what and how to prepare your farm for a CNG inspection. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyOrganic Matter Turnover
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on whether or not there's an upper limit to putting organic…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBiology vs. Pest and Disease
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about how soil microbiology can help keep pests and plant disease…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDefining Mycelium
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos defines what mycelium is and its role in soil health. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDifferent Talking Points for Different Markets
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens talks about how differently they market their microgreens depending on who they…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPrepping an Emergency Fund Before Transitioning
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market discusses the value of being fiscally prepared before transitioning from…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Labor Behind Growing Microgreens as an Add-On
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about the labor and logistics that go into tacking on a microgreens…
Farm Small Farm Smart Daily50% Farm 50% Business
In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm reminds anyone who plans on starting a farm business that it won't just be planting crops, there's also the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelling More and Going Above and Beyond for Existing Customers
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer talks about the value of going above and beyond customer service to keep your…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Interactions Between Microbes and Amendments
In this episode, agronomist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben discusses how soil microbiology interacts with the soil amendments we apply. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTo Manure or to Biochar
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University weighs in on using biochar versus manure on production beds. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBiochar Production vs. Result
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how different biochar production methods can bring about…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhen Does Tillage Become a Problem
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot when tillage can be beneficial and when it can be too much. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyTaking on New Big Customers
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about how they manage taking on new customers with big orders. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGrowing Pains of Expanding a Microgreens Operation
In this episode, chef-turned-microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada shares the different adaptations they had to go through as they grew their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyLayers of Prioritization
In this episode, Seedtime co-founder Paul Dysinger shares how they decide which features to add to Seedtime and which ones to put a bookmark on to revisit…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyHow Profitable are Cut Flower Bouquets
In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm shares the potential profitability of cut flower bouquets at farmer's markets. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat's Possible on 2,000sqft. of Land
In this episode, farmer Ian Caselli shares what he's able to grow—and what he's able to net—on his 2000 sq ft. plot of land. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCrops Worth Keeping
In this episode, farming couple Amber Broxon and Justin Miller of BroxonBerry Farm talk about how they decide which crops to axe and which ones to keep…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking Solo Farming Work
In this episode, Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares how she's able to manage her farm business as a solo-preneur. Subscribe for more content on…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFilling in Shelves of a All-Local Brick and Mortar Farm Store
In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about the logistics and networking that goes behind filling their physical store with local products…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyConsidering Partnering Up with Other Producers
In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms talks about the potential and opportunities that partnering up with other…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFinancial Viability: Know Your Numbers
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer and farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talk about the importance of knowing your…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBetter Customer Communication with the Online Store
In this episode, Melissa Ballard of Blue Grass Farm shares how their customer communications improved with the opening of their online store. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyEngineering a Nitrogen-Fixing Microbe
In this episode, JOYN Bio CEO Dr. Michael Miille talks about the work that goes into engineering a nitrogen-fixing bacteria available for public use. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyAn Overview of CNG's Peer-to-Peer Inspections
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon sheds light on how CNG conducts farmer peer-to-peer inspections for their…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySelling at Multiple Farmers Markets in a Day
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens shares his strategies for selling at multiple farmer's markets in a day. Subscribe for…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCommon Compost Tea-Making Mistakes
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke talks about the most common mistakes beginners make when they get started…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDoes Organic Matter Indicate Soil Health
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses how the amount of organic material in soil may not necessarily…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Economics of a Small-Scale Seed Grower
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and podcast host Diego Footer discuss the economics behind growing seeds as a small-scale grower…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyManaging Crops and Weeds in the Greenhouse
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand discusses their crop and weed management practices under greenhouse. Subscribe…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyDoes Aggregating More Mean More Profits?
In this episode, homesteader Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market talks about the economics behind aggregating products from other producers. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThoughts on Farm Business Succession
In this episode, scientist, author, and farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Farm shares her thoughts on family-run farm businesses. Subscribe for more content…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyPractices and Principles to Improve Soil Health
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares practical and doable approaches to improving soil health…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailySoil Testing with Private Labs
In this episode, agronomist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben sheds light on the services private soil labs can offer farmers. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyCompost Made with Biosolids and Manure
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie shares his two cents on composts made with manure and biosolids. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyGetting Started with Your Own Biochar
In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar walks us through how we can start diving into making our own biochar. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyBuilding Up Fungi in Compost
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos teaches us how we can build a good mycological population in our composts. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyManagement of Different Bed Densities
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares how they take care of their production beds when they're seeded in…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaintaining Blackberries on a You-Pick Farm
In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms in Texas keys us in on how they maintain their best-selling blackberries on their seasonal You-Pick…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyProduct Photos and Instagram Photos
In this episode, farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD walks us through how they DIY taking good product photos and Instagram posts. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat Makes a Good Quality Microgreen
In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast talks about what his criteria are for a good quality microgreen product. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyWhat We Know About Carbon Sequestration
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on what we currently know about carbon sequestration…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMulti-Species Cover Cropping
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on multi-species cover cropping and its potential effects on the…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyMaking a Living Growing Microgreens
In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the viability of growing mcirogreens as a means to make a living…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyInitial Wholesaling Fears
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi roebuck of Roebuck Farm shares his initial worries prior to going down the wholesale route. Subscribe for more…
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyProduct Variety and Online SKU Listings
In this episode, farming couple Jesse Way & Megan Brandenburg of Milk Way Farm talk about how they list their different product SKUs in their online store…