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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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Hardening Off Process is Worth the Effort (Growing for Market Monday) 18.04.2022 5:46

Use code is " SMART " to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! Hardening off means introducing young plants gradually to the harsh realities that await them outside. Gardening books always recommend that you move them outside for a few hours, increasing the length of time every day for a week or more. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/Hardening-Off-Transplants Learn mor...

Have a Job for Every Day of the Week 17.04.2022 4:07

In this episode, John Kitsteiner talks about the benefits of having different jobs and tasks to prevent burning out. 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...

More Options for Expansion 16.04.2022 4:29

In this episode, Eddy Gilmore and Chris Thoreau talk about the different ways to expand your operation depending on your personality. 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...

Learning Curve, Land, and Shares 15.04.2022 4:32

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about what his learning curve looked like when he started doing CSAs. 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...

Weed Control 14.04.2022 4:46

In this episode, Ray Tyler shares how they successfully control weeds 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/2...

Bring Something Different 13.04.2022 6:07

In this episode, Adam Klaus doles out some valuable tips for new growers looking to start their farming career. 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...

Choosing to Grow Naturally 12.04.2022 4:42

In this episode, Sam McClemore talks about getting certified naturally-grown. 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...

Getting Started 11.04.2022 2:58

In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares what it was like for him when he began 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://apple.co...

You Can't Manage What You Can't Measure 10.04.2022 3:08

In this episode, Curtis Stone talks about the importance of measuring what you can to get an accurate picture of how your farm is doing . 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...

Pricing Wheatgrass and Other Produce 09.04.2022 4:34

In this episode, Eddy Gilmore and Christ Thoreau talk about the economics of growing wheatgrass and other 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...

Search for Land 08.04.2022 4:23

In this episode, Travis Schulert shares his experience looking for land to farm on. 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...

The Key to Getting Restaurant Customers 07.04.2022 5:37

In this episode, Elliot Seldner shares some tips on how to secure restaurant accounts. 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...

Less is More 06.04.2022 6:40

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about how he made bigger profits from smaller land. 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/2...

To Mulch or Not to Mulch 05.04.2022 4:14

In this episode, Brandon Gordon talks about when we should and shouldn't mulch. 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/2m75EV...

Farming Small with a Recipe for Profit (Growing for Market Monday) 04.04.2022 10:09

Use code is " SMART " to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! Farming an acre of vegetables in Wilton, Ontario, Evan Quigley has always aimed to bring the highest quality and consistency to market with a keen eye on profitability. Evan has achieved high quality and yields with a combination of techniques and careful management at The Kitchen Garden farm. Read the article: https://www.grow...

Appalachian Trail 03.04.2022 4:05

In this episode, Sam McClemore shares his experience taking on the Appalachian Tray and how it relates to his farming journey. 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...

Simple Tools that Make a Difference 02.04.2022 6:00

In this episode, JM Fortier shares the simple tools that make the biggest difference on 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: https...

Growing What People Want 01.04.2022 4:35

In this episode, Adam Klaus talks shares how we should grow the vegetables that our market wants. 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...

We Can Turn This Around 31.03.2022 4:05

In this episode, Mark Shepard talks about how we have the ecological model to turn everything 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://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: h...

My Niche 30.03.2022 3:47

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about how things clicked for his business when he found his niche. 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...

Organize Your Farm by Zones 29.03.2022 4:55

In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about how we can farm a little easier by organizing our farms into zones. 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...

Adjusting Our Operations to Suit Our Lives 28.03.2022 5:36

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about the importance of adjusting our business to suit our lives . 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...

Bermuda Problems 27.03.2022 2:43

In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares how their deal with weeds 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/2m75EV...

Bed Specifics 26.03.2022 3:13

In this episode, Brandon Gordon talks about how he approaches bed preparation on 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: https://appl...

How We Harvest 200lbs. of Salad Mix a Week 26.03.2022 6:48

In this episode, Shawn Kuhn shares how they harvest 200lbs. of salad mix weekly on their farm, 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/2lCuv3m Liv...