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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

Expanding the Customer Base 13.05.2022 6:13

In this episode, Sam McClemore shares his plans for expanding his customer base beyond their current CSA membership. 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...

First Steps to Minimize Waste 12.05.2022 5:27

In this episode, Lean Farmer Ben Hartman shares the first steps we can take to minimize waste on our farms . 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 Far...

Is Your Life Balanced or Unbalanced? 11.05.2022 4:31

In this episode, John Kitsteiner talks about honestly assessing how we're doing in the work-life balance department. 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...

Microgreens Outdoors 10.05.2022 4:45

In this episode, Max Becher shares his experience growing microgreens outside as a field crop. 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://...

Exploring Space Options 09.05.2022 7:27

In this episode, Eddy Gilmore and Chris Thoreau share ideas on different potential growing spaces for 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/2lCuv3m Livesto...

Hindsight 08.05.2022 3:13

In this episode, Travis Schulert takes a look back at how they started their farming operation as an experiment. 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...

Priorities, Hope, and Healing 07.05.2022 5:25

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about the importance of slowing things down and taking the time to heal. 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 Farmin...

Bed Advantages and Tools 06.05.2022 3:59

In this episode, Brandon Gordon talks about why they switched from 4-foot beds to 30-inch beds. 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:/...

Time and Infrastructure 05.05.2022 4:57

In this episode, Sam McClemore shares how they were able to cut back on farm hours thanks to infrastructure. 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 Far...

New Farm Built from Past Experience 04.05.2022 8:13

In this episode, Ben Hartman shares how they designed their new farm while applying what they learned from their first 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/2lCuv...

Packing Trials and Errors 03.05.2022 7:01

In this episode, Max Becher shares how they sort and pack their produce on their 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: https://apple.co...

No-Till Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes (Growing for Market Monday) 02.05.2022 9:55

Use code is " SMART " to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! There are good reasons why quick-growing greens crops have gotten a lot of attention in no-till systems. But I wanted to try growing some less common no-till crops, so I grew test plots of potatoes and sweet potatoes on my farm this past year. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/notill-potatoes-and-sweet-potat...

Season-Specific Setups 01.05.2022 2:57

In this episode, Eddy Gilmore and Chris Thoreau discuss the different ways to set up a microgreens operation in different seasons. 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...

Make a Way 30.04.2022 3:44

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about finding ways to build the momentum to do what you want to do. 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...

Life Happens While You're Farming 29.04.2022 4:29

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about what it's like when life happens outside of 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://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://app...

Go Slow But Not Too Slow 28.04.2022 3:08

In this episode, Adam Klaus shares how they were able to grow their farm and the enterprises on their farm slowly but steadily. 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/2l...

How to Get it Done 27.04.2022 4:03

In this episode, Sam McClemore shares how he gets everything done, farming on 150 100-foot beds. 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:...

Fertilize More 25.04.2022 5:21

In this episode, Brian Bates talks about why we should consider using more fertilizer on our crops, as featured in FSFS117. 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...

Growing in Your Living Space 24.04.2022 7:03

In this episode, Eddy Gilmore shares how they're able to grow microgreens in their living space. 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:...

Get Out and Try It 23.04.2022 3:14

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about why you should go out and try growing many different 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 Livestock Farming...

Origins of the Journey 22.04.2022 3:42

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about his farming origin story. 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 Large Scale F...

Where to Start 21.04.2022 2:57

In this episode, Curtis Stone talks about where to start when you're just beginning to 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: https://ap...

Revisiting Resources 20.04.2022 3:31

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about the one resource that he still revists even after farming for several years. 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...

From Farm to Farm 20.04.2022 4:58

In this episode, Sam McClemore talks about his experiences working on different farms before starting his own. 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...

Timing Crops and Carrots 19.04.2022 5:17

In this episode, Brandon Gordon talks about how to time carrots and other crops to have them consistently throughout the 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/2lCu...