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Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

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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.

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Growing Microgreens Outdoors 12.12.2025

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.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Mode...

Isolating Cucumber Plants 11.12.2025

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 breeding varieties.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other p...

Profitable Retail Store Microgreens 10.12.2025

In this episode, farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares which microgreen varieties give them the highest profits from retail sales.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podca...

Growing Fewer Crops for Better Prices 09.12.2025

In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her strategy for profitability: specialized crops for better prices.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Ne...

Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs 08.12.2025

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.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Mode...

Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs 08.12.2025

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.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Mode...

Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs 08.12.2025

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.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Mode...

Building a Farm Business at a Sustainable Rate 06.12.2025

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 sustainable business.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to o...

Balancing Microgreen Mixes 05.12.2025

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 more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower P...

A Consortium of Bacteria 04.12.2025

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.     Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the...

Carbon Sequestration Explained 03.12.2025

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 content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast...

Irrigation for Different Crop Types 02.12.2025

In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo talks about the different watering requirements for different types of crops.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Inst...

EazyLeaf Lettuce and Other Exciting Varieties 01.12.2025

In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares why High Mowing's EasyLeaf variety is such a best seller among small farms.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grow...

Ensuring Quality from the Land to the Product 30.11.2025

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 more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower...

Crediting the Terra Preta for Biochar 29.11.2025

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.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the...

Financial Prudence as Insurance 28.11.2025

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 on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Netw...

Above vs Below Ground Decomposition 27.11.2025

In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about the process of decomposition happening above ground and below ground.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcast...

Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Cycling 26.11.2025

In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University breaks down the process of carbon sequestration and carbon cycling.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:...

DIY Biochar 25.11.2025

In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how to start going about making biochar at home.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grow...

Potential Cons to Cover Cropping 24.11.2025

In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares some potential disadvantages of cover cropping.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower...

Standing Out with Longer Growing Microgreens 22.11.2025

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 microgreens.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other po...

First Year Focus: Profit or Perfecting Craft 21.11.2025

In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about choosing between making a profit or mastering growing during the first year of farming.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to ot...

Financial Viability - Consistent Quality Product 20.11.2025

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about securing a financially viable farm business by consistently delivering good quality produce.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Mod...

Dynamic You-Pick Logistics 19.11.2025

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 their communication when it comes to scheduling their picks.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower...

Quality is Key in Online Selling 18.11.2025

In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms doubles down on the importance of always ensuring quality products when delivering online orders.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:   Instagram   Instagram Listen...

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