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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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No-Dig in Practice 26.01.2025 4:57

In this episode, computer engineer-turned-farmer Brian Sakurada talks about no-dig in theory versus no-dig in practice. 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...

Making a Good Living on 1/8 of an Acre 25.01.2025 6:36

In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan shares how she's able to make a good living farming on an eighth of an acre. 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...

Being Able to Say This is It 24.01.2025 4:45

In this episode, farmer and baker Bruce Young talks about being able to recognize when the business is where you need it to be. 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 Soi...

More Flexibility with an Online Store 23.01.2025 4:02

In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold talks about the flexibility having an online store affords a 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 Soi...

Looking at Farming as a Long-Term Career 22.01.2025 8:13

In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares her thoughts on market gardening as a long-term career. 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 S...

Grow Hemp From Clones vs Seed 21.01.2025 4:33

In this episode, hemp farmer Rand Gifford talks about the nuances behind growing hemp from clones versus growing them from seeds. 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...

Converting Instagram Scrollers to Customers 20.01.2025 6:30

In this episode, marketing consultant John Reinwald talks about how to turn Instagram scrollers into paying 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 Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check o...

Inventory Logistics for Managing an Online Store 19.01.2025 6:39

In this episode, farmer Hermann Bruns shares the work that goes into building and managing an online store. 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...

Realistic Expectations with Beneficial Insects 18.01.2025 4:48

In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about the kind of results to expect when employing beneficial insects. 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...

Enjoying Both On and Off-Farm Jobs 17.01.2025 8:14

In this episode, filmmaker-farmer Rome Julian shares how he enjoys both his on-farm and off-farm jobs. 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...

Minimizing Food Waste Selling Fresh All-Local Produce 16.01.2025 4:32

In this episode, aggregator Bill Brinkerhoff shares how they minimize food waste selling fresh local produce. 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'...

Getting Your Audience to Stop Scrolling for You 15.01.2025 4:55

In this episode, grower and content creator Kevin Espiritu shares his techniques for getting his audience to stop scrolling through IG and give his content more engagement. 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 Pod...

Create Urgency by Listing Out of Stock Items 14.01.2025 3:20

In this episode, beef rancher Melissa Ballard shares how they keep their out of stock items visible to customers to create a sense of urgency. 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 I...

A Realistic Budget for a Professional Photographer 13.01.2025 7:34

In this episode, professional commercial photographer John Spaulding sets expectations about budgeting for a professional photographer's services. 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 Podca...

On Having Crop Variety 12.01.2025 6:57

In this episode, farmer Mark Chapman talks about growing different crop varieties that both go well at his market and that he can grow well in the 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...

The Why Behind Starting a Business 11.01.2025 5:12

In this episode, microgreen grower Laura Patterson talks about her reason for starting a microgreens operation. 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 Dieg...

Being a Farmer and a People Person 10.01.2025 4:35

In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about whether or not a farmer needs to be a people person. 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...

The Key to a Successful You-Pick 09.01.2025 4:30

In this episode, you-pick farmer Megan Neubauer shares the keys to running a successful you-pick 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...

Charge What You Need to Charge 08.01.2025 8:14

In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey talks about the importance of standing your ground and charging what you need to keep the business going. 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...

Lessons from Conventional Ag 07.01.2025 5:34

In this episode, farmer Alec Smith shares what he learned from conventional ag that also applies to market gardening. 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 ou...

Year One Farming Mistakes 06.01.2025 4:04

In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack warns other farmers about the mistakes he made in his first year of farming. 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 D...

Running a Farm Business with a Partner 05.01.2025 7:07

In this episode, farmer Jay Reid shares what it's like running a farm with a partner. 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 Everything Y...

Smaller Land, Bigger Profits 04.01.2025 4:38

In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares how they're able to raise their profits by shrinking 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 Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego'...

Know Your System Before You Buy Your Tools 03.01.2025 6:31

In this episode, farmer Becky Hume talks about the importance of laying down your farm systems first before going out to purchase farm tools and equipment. 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 Cashf...

Selling and Connecting Through Email Lists 02.01.2025 7:11

In this episode, SeedTime co-founder Paul Dysinger sheds light on the power of having your own email list. 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 b...