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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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Local Customers Wanting Local Food 18.02.2025 5:05

In this episode, aggregator Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farm Stop shares how they're able to maintain selling local food thanks to their local food-loving customers. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carr...

Adding an Online Store Adds Complexity But 17.02.2025 4:30

In this episode, farmer Hermann Bruns of Wild Flight Farm talks about the additional work involved with opening an online farm store and how it's worth the time to do. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast...

Keep Your Email Newsletters Simple 16.02.2025 7:16

In this episode, John Reinwald of Farmstand Revival talks about not overthinking content when it comes to writing weekly newsletters. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search...

Stepping out of the CBD Commodity Market & Carving Out a Niche 15.02.2025 5:32

In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD talks about selling niche products to step out of the commodity market. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search...

Putting the Business Second 14.02.2025 7:52

In this episode, Seedtime co-founder Paul Dysinger talks about how easy it is to get lost in the business when it should be second in priority compared to family. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carro...

Getting Word Out Through Facebook 13.02.2025 7:59

In this episode, farming couple Tom and Marcy Bradley of Pleasant Valley Farms share about how they leveraged Facebook to get word out about their farm. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow...

Top Performing Crops on a 2,000sqft. Farm 12.02.2025 4:45

In this episode, farmer Ian Caseli shares his best selling crops from his 2,000 sqft. farm. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everyt...

Focus Less on Marketing and More on Sales 11.02.2025 8:11

In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Dale of Hunter's Dale Microgreens discusses the importance of putting less time on marketing and more time on sales. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cash...

Focus Less on Marketing and More on Sales 11.02.2025 8:11

Lessons Learned From a 200-Acre Farm 10.02.2025 6:11

In this episode, farmer and farm rep Becky Hume shares the lessons she learned managing a 2000-acre farm that are applicable to running a sustainable market garden. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Car...

Life is Short - Do What Makes You Happy 09.02.2025 7:32

In this episode, marines-turned-entrepreneur-turned-farmer Lindsey Hauger talks about making the most of our time and going after what makes us happy. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow P...

The Economics of Selling Seeds on a Small Scale 08.02.2025 4:56

In this episode, farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about the nuances of the economics of running a small-scale seed business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Sear...

Profitable and Not-So-Profitable Products 07.02.2025 4:28

In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast talks about expanding their product offering to their customers by growing both profitable and not-so-profitable products. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growin...

First Year Farming as a Stepping Stone 06.02.2025 4:50

In this episode,new farmer Alec Smith describes how the first year of farming serves as a learning experience towards building a sustainable farming business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Ca...

First Year Farming as a Stepping Stone 06.02.2025 4:50

The Disconnect Between What New Farmers Expect and Reality 05.02.2025 8:45

In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie Organic Farm in Oklahoma talks about what she hears new farmers think they should do to become successful farmers versus what they actually need to do for a sustainable business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Far...

Water and Catchment 04.02.2025 5:17

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about the importance of knowing a farm property's catchment and how much water will pass through (or stay) there. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily...

Best Investments of a New Farm 03.02.2025 7:12

In this episode, farmer Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks to newbie farmer Alec Smith about the best tools and equipment a new farm should invest in first. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot C...

What You're Willing to Risk to Start a Business 02.02.2025 5:07

In this episode, part-time farmer and homesteader Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market talks about the different things we're willing to risk to start a business as we move from different stages in life. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Dail...

You-Pick Season Pass 01.02.2025 7:26

In this episode, author and you-pick farmer Megan Neubauer talks about their exclusive you-pick season pass. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's...

Kill Debt As Much as You Can as Fast as You Can 31.01.2025 8:10

In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about getting rid of as much debt as fast as you can before starting a business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of S...

The Scary but Exciting Step of Hiring 30.01.2025 8:00

In this episode, farming consultant Ellen Polishuk talks about the next step of a growing farm business: hiring. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Die...

Legacy in Variety 29.01.2025 7:03

In this episode, cucumber seed farmer Jay Tracy talks about the history imbued in the lesser known cucumber varieties. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check o...

The Logistics of Selling Live Uncut Microgreen Trays 28.01.2025 5:19

In this episode, microgreen growers Joey Jacques and Jerome Baca talk about the logistics of selling live microgreen trays. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Ch...

Market Research Before Growing Microgreens 27.01.2025 4:47

In this episode, microgreens farmer Vincent Cuneo talks about the wisdom behind doing market research prior to pursuing creating a product. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In S...