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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

Rejecting Candidates 23.03.2023 5:37

In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares why someone might reject a farm employee candidate. 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...

Samples Translating to Sales 22.03.2023 6:16

In this episode, grower Rome Julian shares how he found success with sales after offering samples. 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: http...

Listen to Instinct 21.03.2023 3:28

In this episode, farmer Scott Hebert talks about the value of listening to your instincts. 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://appl...

Growing Better Sunflower Shoots 19.03.2023 5:38

In this episode, grower Jon Grootveld shares how he was able to grow better sunflower shoots. 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://a...

A Farm's Initial Funding 18.03.2023 4:00

In this episode, grower Moses Kashem talks about where and how a farm might get its initial funding to get started. 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 Drive to Create Content 17.03.2023 4:12

In this episode, grower and content creator Jesse Frost talks about where he gets his motivation to consistently create content. 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...

Processing and Lab Testing Hemp 16.03.2023 8:17

In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about the importance of lab testing hemp as well as how to process hemp into a final product. 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://ap...

Why Choose to Keep Pushing 15.03.2023 4:11

In this episode, grower Justin Logeais shares why he keeps on farming despite how hard things get. 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: http...

Little Efforts Stack 14.03.2023 4:18

In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel of Fair Share Farm talks about how the little efforts we do on the farm stack up at the end of the day. 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:/...

Building Trust Between Employee and Manager 13.03.2023 8:11

In this episode, grower Jordan MacPhee shares the importance of building trust with employees. 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://...

Why Abide by Sanitary Guidelines 12.03.2023 4:02

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau goes into the importance of abiding by sanitary guidelines. 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...

How Much Should a Farmer Make in a Year 11.03.2023 8:07

In this episode, grower Heath Emerson dives into how much a farmer should make in a year. 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...

Incorporating Biochar in a Low-Till Farm 10.03.2023 5:37

In this episode, James Hutchison talks about why we should consider incorporating biochar into a low-till 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...

Running a Medicinal Herbs Business 09.03.2023 6:20

In this episode, trained herbalist Lindsay Napolitano shares the nuances of running a medicinal herbs 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/2lCuv3m Livestock...

Cut Flowers Shelf Life 08.03.2023 5:33

In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the importance of the freshness of cut flowers and their shelf life. 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...

Live Uncut Tray Logistics 07.03.2023 3:45

In this episode, growers Jerome Baca and Joey Jacques of Urban Rebel Farm talk about the logistics behind selling live, uncut microgreen trays. 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: htt...

A Flower CSA Add-On 05.03.2023 3:50

In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant talk about tacking on a flower CSA to their growing 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/2lCuv3m Livestock Fa...

Why Add Lettuce to Microgreens 04.03.2023 4:22

In this episode, Drew Sample talks about why they decided to add lettuce to their 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/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming...

Tips for Growing Tomatoes 03.03.2023 5:54

In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares some tomato growing tips. 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/2m75EVG...

Mentally Shutting Off From the Business 02.03.2023 6:38

In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about how she learned how to mentally shut herself off from thinking of their farming business during down time. 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 Vegetabl...

Approaching the Concept of Living Wage 01.03.2023 5:17

In this episode, grower farmer Jay Reid talks about the concept of living wage and how it applies in the concept of small-scale farming. 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://app...

Keeping Consistent Products 28.02.2023 4:26

In this episode, grower Rome Julian talks about how he keeps his consistent best sellers in his microgreens roster. 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...

Navigating the Employer-Employee Relationship 27.02.2023 5:29

In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about how he navigates his relationship with his employees. 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...

Success Within Your Context 26.02.2023 3:31

In this episode, Scott Hebert talks about how success can look differently based on your context. 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...

Co-Op Considerations 25.02.2023 6:38

In this episode, Jon Grootveld and Chris Thoreau discuss some considerations when thinking to pursue a co-op business structure. 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...