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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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Episodes

Write Yourself a Check 19.11.2023 6:43

In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the importance of acknowledging the hard work you do on the farm by writing yourself a check. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: ht...

We Need More Farmers 18.11.2023 3:20

In this episode, one of the pioneers of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about how the country needs more farmers now more than ever. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming...

Plant Breeding & GMO Crops 17.11.2023 4:59

In this episode, plant scientist Robert Pyne talks about the science that goes into plant breeding and creating GMO crops. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m...

Organic Inspections at Farmer's Markets 17.11.2023 4:02

In this episode, organic inspector Laura Murray talks about what goes into organic inspections at farmer's markets. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livest...

The Time Commitment for Microgreens 16.11.2023 5:00

In this episode, microgreen grower Michael Quinn talks about the time commitment that goes into running a microgreens operation. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2...

Choosing Which Ag Route to Go 15.11.2023 5:28

In this episode, second-generation farmer Liset Garcia shares how she landed on her choice of agricultural industry. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Lives...

Beware the Internal and External Haters 14.11.2023 8:16

In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch reminds us to be mindful of haters--both externally and internally. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming:...

Standardizing to 6-Inch Paper Chains 12.11.2023 4:28

In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares the rationale behind their choice to standardize all their crops to using 6-inch paperpot chains. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: http...

Using Shopify to Create an Online Store 11.11.2023 5:40

In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois shares his experience using Shopify to create an online store. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: ht...

Adding Spices to Your Product Offering 10.11.2023 5:54

In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry shares advice to farmers who want to add spices to their product offering. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/...

Kaizen: Continuous Improvement 09.11.2023 5:48

In this episode, the lean farmer Ben Hartman talks about how to apply the Japanese concept of Kaizen (continuous improvement) when running a farm business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable...

Changing Course When Things Get Too Much 08.11.2023 5:19

In this episode, farmer Alex Bertsch talks about shifting gears and lessening the load when things on the farm get too much. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv...

Moving Onto the Next Chapter 07.11.2023 3:41

In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens share their plans on how they'll move forward with their farming business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/...

Knockdown for Manageable Pest Levels 06.11.2023 4:23

In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about how knockdown effects can be used for more manageable pests. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Li...

What You Want From the Business 05.11.2023 7:13

In this episode, long time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and experienced entrepreneur Pierre Marlow talk about designing a business based on what you want to gain from it. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co...

Advice on Winter Growing 04.11.2023 4:38

In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares some advice on winter growing. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m...

On-Farm Composting & Organic Certifications 03.11.2023 3:07

In this episode, organic inspector Laura Murray shares insights on how on-site composting can impact securing organic certification. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple....

Having Little Kids on the Farm 02.11.2023 1:26

In this episode, farmer Kim Doughty-McCannon talks about the busy reality behind working on the farm while having little kids running around. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https...

The Challenges of Growing a Microgreens Operation 01.11.2023 3:44

In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau talks to microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb about what he anticipates as challenges to growing his microgreens business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vege...

Allocating Time for Best Efficiency 31.10.2023 7:22

In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about allocating tasks that play to each of their strengths to maximize efficiency. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farm...

Shade Cloth: A Worthy Investment 29.10.2023 6:30

In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi goes into the immense value that shade cloth brings to his farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: ht...

Hiring Out to Free Up Bandwidth 28.10.2023 5:09

In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about hiring out help to free up more time to do higher-value tasks. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m...

Sunflower: The Quintessential Farm Flower 27.10.2023 10:48

In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino take a closer look at growing and selling the quintessential farm flower: the sunflower. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: http...

Tighter Spacing, Higher Yield with Tomatoes 26.10.2023 7:44

In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about how you can get higher tomato yields with tighter spacing. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Fa...

Leveraging Photos for Higher Sales 25.10.2023 7:00

In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares how good product photos can lead to better sales. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https:/...