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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

Finding Satisfaction in Doing the Books 28.01.2023 3:45

In this episode, farmer Jesse Frost talks about how doing the necessary bookkeeping can be more tolerable for someone who finds satisfaction in 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:...

The Nuances of Cannabis Profitability 27.01.2023 7:59

In this episode, Rand Gifford talks about how cannabis can either be profitable or not depending on how you grow it and how you sell 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://ap...

Trading One Stress for Another 26.01.2023 5:56

In this episode, farmer Justin Logeais talks about how making changes means trading one stress for another. 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...

From Vegetables to Flowers 25.01.2023 5:15

In this episode, farmers Chris and Audra Wyant talk about why and how they made the pivot from growing vegetables to growing flowers. 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...

Disease-Free Soil with Solarizing 24.01.2023 4:32

In this episode, farmer Nicolas Donck share how they keep their farm weed-free by solarizing. 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...

Top Watering vs. Bottom Watering Microgreens 22.01.2023 7:11

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the pros and cons of top watering versus bottom watering microgreens. 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...

Getting to the Heart of Someone's Motivation 21.01.2023 7:09

In this episode, HR professional turned farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about how to uncover someone's true motivation for wanting a job on your 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: h...

Varied Flexibility with Flower Market Streams 20.01.2023 3:40

In this episode, flower farmers Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the different flexibilities of the different cut flower market streams. 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...

Predicting Budget Needs 19.01.2023 4:53

In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares some tricks she learned to predict the budget needs of their CSA 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 Lives...

Medicinal Herb Offerings 18.01.2023 5:34

In this episode, herbalist Lindsay Napolitano talks about different products to offer when growing medicinal herbs. 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 Livesto...

Arriving at a CSA Model 17.01.2023 8:41

In this episode, grower Jay Reid talks about market streams and how they came to arrive at a CSA model. 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:...

Enjoying Both On and Off-Farm Jobs 16.01.2023 7:02

In this episode, grower Rome Julian shares his experience balancing on and off-farm jobs while enjoying both. 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...

The Cost of Acquisition 15.01.2023 7:22

In this episode, grower Jordan MacPhee talks about the cost that goes into acquiring new customers. 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: htt...

The Produce Itself 14.01.2023 3:00

In this episode, farmer Max Becher talks about the logistics that go behind aggregating products from different vendors. 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...

Mind the Burn Out 13.01.2023 3:47

In this episode, grower Jon Grootveld talks about keeping an eye on lest we burn ourselves out farming and managing 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 Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/...

A Small Farm Selling to Whole Foods 12.01.2023 9:29

In this episode, farmer Moses Kashem shares his experience about how his small farm came to sell to Whole Foods. 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...

Having Enough for a Rainy Day 10.01.2023 4:06

In this episode, Heath Emerson talks about the importance of having enough savings for a rainy 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://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: htt...

Bringing Live Microgreens to the Market 08.01.2023 5:54

In this episode, John Jarmusz talks about what goes into selling live trays of microgreens 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/2lCuv3m Livesto...

Considerations for Expansion 07.01.2023 4:45

In this episode, Drew Sample shares the considerations he's taking before expanding his 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 Farming: https...

Nutrient Brews for Microgreens 06.01.2023 7:07

In this episode, Jerome Baca and Joey Jacques of Urban Rebel Farm talk about how they use nutrient brews on their microgreens. 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/2lC...

Control the Controllable 05.01.2023 3:59

In this episode, grower Scott Hebert talks about taking control of the things we can while riding the waves of the things we can't. 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.c...

Establishing a Foothold 04.01.2023 3:43

In this episode, Grower Mark Chapman talks about what he did and the strategies he employed to establish a foothold in his 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...

Considerations for Growing and Selling Cut Flowers 03.01.2023 4:49

In this episode, flower growers Benny & Courtney Pino go through some considerations to think about before growing and selling cut flowers. 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:/...

Don't Let Your Ego Get in the Way 02.01.2023 6:33

In this episode, farmer and business owner Emma Hendel of Fair Share Farm stresses the importance of being humble enough to accept suggestions and criticisms to improve 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://ap...

Finding Someone Who Fits and Sticks 01.01.2023 5:04

In this episode, HR professional turned farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about sifting through hiring candidates to find the one who fits the job and will stick for a while. 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/2m1QXm...