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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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Heat-Resistant Cultivars 24.02.2023 3:36

In this episode, Moses Kashem talks about the role that heat-resistant cultivars play in successfully farming in tropical climates. 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...

Where Microgreen Growers Tend to Mess Up 23.02.2023 5:16

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about some of the most common mistakes microgreen growers make. 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...

What Permaculture Can Offer Market Gardening 22.02.2023 5:48

In this episode, Heath Emerson talks about permaculture principles that can be applied to market gardening. 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 Farm...

Where to Find Talent for Your Business 21.02.2023 5:53

In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about where to start looking for your potential hire. 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 L...

Expectations vs. Reality of Growing Flowers 19.02.2023 8:26

In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino break down the expectations of growing flowers and the reality of actually growing them. 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://a...

Keeping Your Marketing in Mind 18.02.2023 6:39

In this episode, grower Emma Hendel shares how she keeps their farm's marketing in mind as she goes through her week. 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 Live...

Needing Money from the Homestead 17.02.2023 5:45

In this episode, farmer Jesse Frost shares what he did after their homestead started to need to produce income. 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...

Hemp Legality 16.02.2023 8:02

In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about the nuances behind the legality of growing hemp. 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...

Sometimes Good Enough is Enough 15.02.2023 3:51

In this episode, farmer Justin Logeais talks about how we don't always have to put out 110% and that sometimes, good enough is enough. 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://appl...

Communication to Sell Weddings 14.02.2023 3:06

In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant share the marketing language they use to sell their flower wedding packages. 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/2lCuv3...

Packaging Microgreens 13.02.2023 6:44

In this episode, Drew Sample talks about how they approach packaging their microgreens to maximize 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/2lCuv3m Livest...

New Chef Clients for Live Trays 12.02.2023 9:22

In this episode, Jerome Baca and Joey Jacques talk about how they get new chef clients by selling them live 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: https://apple.co/2lCu...

Tilling While Preserving Soil Health 11.02.2023 4:34

In this episode, long-time grower Nicolas Donck talks about how they maintain their soil's health while employing tilling practices. 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....

The Mental Component of Farming 10.02.2023 5:46

In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about how the mental aspect of farming and running a farm business can be just as taxing as the physical aspect of 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/2m1QXmW Ve...

Why and How to Test Your Soil 09.02.2023 5:25

In this episode, James Hutchison talks about the merits of regular soil testing and how to do 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/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https...

Tips for Displaying Flowers at the Market 08.02.2023 2:54

In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino share some useful tips on how to make cut flowers pop out at the farmer's market. 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/...

Medicinal Herb CSA 07.02.2023 6:27

In this episode, grower and trained herbalist Lindsay Napolitano talks about how she went about setting up her Medicinal Herb CSA program. 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://a...

What You Need to Do vs. What You Can Afford to Do 05.02.2023 5:50

In this episode, grower Jay Reid talks about how to strike a balance between what needs to be done in the business and what he can afford to do for the 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...

80-20 on a Solid Microgreens Customer Base 04.02.2023 7:48

In this episode, microgreens grower Rome Julian talks about how he consistently sells 80% of his products to his regulars. 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...

Incentives, Recognition, and Gratitude 03.02.2023 6:21

In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about his approach to taking care of his farm business 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 F...

Buying to Sell 02.02.2023 2:30

In this episode, grower Max Becher shares how he began approaching other growers to start aggregating products. 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...

Compressing Soil in Microgreen Trays 01.02.2023 5:16

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the merits of compressing soil in 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: https://apple.co/2lCuv3...

When One Plus One is Three 31.01.2023 7:17

In this episode, Drew Sample talks about building on the synergy of finding a good business partner. 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...

The Learning Curve of 30 Microgreen Crops 30.01.2023 5:24

In this episode, Jorome Baca and Joey Jacques of Urban Rebel Farm talk about what it was like to try learning to grow 30 kinds of microgreens off the bat. 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 F...

Balancing Farming and Quality of Life 29.01.2023 4:42

In this episode, grower Scott Hebert shares how he tries to balance farming while having a good quality of 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/2lCuv3m Livestock...