The Modern Grower Podcast Network
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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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Jul 11, 2026
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Episodes
The Basics of Crop Planning 01.10.2025 5:56
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. 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...
Food Security Programs & Farmers 30.09.2025 8:11
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 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: ...
Encouraging Fungi in the Soil 29.09.2025 4:59
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 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...
Lack of Confidence from a Lack of Knowledge 28.09.2025 7:03
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens opens up about the struggles she faces as they began their microgreens 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 other podcasts on the M...
A Diversified You-Pick Farm 27.09.2025 6:11
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. 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...
Making the Job Easier 26.09.2025 5:28
In this episode, farmer and consultant Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit talks about seriously considering making farming easier to make it more physically sustainable in the long run. 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 Liste...
Cover Crop Seeding Density 25.09.2025 4:53
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how densely they seed their cover 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: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm...
Before Opening Preorders 24.09.2025 4:41
In this episode, Lesley Dennis of Solway Farms points out a few things to prepare and consider before opening preorders for 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 Modern Grower Podcast Net...
What to Look for When Buying Biochar 23.09.2025 5:54
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about what to watch out for when buying biochar. 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 Pod...
Potential Concerns About Peer-to-Peer Inspections 22.09.2025 4:41
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon addresses potential concerns about CNG's peer-to-peer evaluations. 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...
Organic & Hybrid & Open-Pollinated 21.09.2025 8:37
In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel talks about the logistics behind sourcing different types of seeds. 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...
Fast Tracking Building Soil with Microbes 20.09.2025 10:54
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions talks about the potential to speed up soil building by using beneficial microbes. 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...
Compost and Starting a Compost Business 19.09.2025 7:55
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie talks about the difference between building compost and building a compost 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 other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast N...
Pros and Cons of A Job vs Business 18.09.2025 9:52
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck compares having a job and owning a 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 other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small F...
Cash Crops Without Amendments 17.09.2025 5:13
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot talks about the possibility of growing cash crops without having to ever amend. 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 podca...
Stacking Functions with Biochar 16.09.2025 7:22
In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about using biochar to target multiple issues in the soil. 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...
The Problem with Too Much Compost 15.09.2025 6:56
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about the potential cons of laying on that compost too thick. 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...
Microgreen Salad Mix 14.09.2025 9:22
In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the logistics behind their best-selling microgreen salad mix. 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 Gro...
You're Going to Get Better 13.09.2025 5:06
In this episode, veteran market gardener Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie encourages rookie farmer Alec Smith on his new farming journey. 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...
Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm 12.09.2025 4:48
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her insights on her unique transitional period of moving her farm while keeping her customers. 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...
Starting a Roth IRA for a 6-Year-Old 11.09.2025 6:39
In this episode, farmer and homestead content creator Tony Barlow shares how they're preparing their kids' futures with starting a Roth IRA early. 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...
Market Gardening + You-Pick Farming 10.09.2025 6:02
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm shares how market gardening fits into their you-pick farm 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 other podcasts on the Modern Grower...
Microgreens as a Utility Tool 09.09.2025 8:05
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck shares the unique way they use microgreens as a product on their farm. 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: Carr...
The Viability of Farming as a Business 08.09.2025 7:34
In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm shares how farming shakes out for her as a viable way to make a living. 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 Networ...
Taking Advantage of the Right Time & the Right Place 07.09.2025 6:28
In this episode, farming couple Amber Broxon and Justin Miller of BroxonBerry Farm talk about taking opportunities when they present themselves at just the right time. 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 podcas...
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