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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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Inspired to a Farming Life 28.02.2022 5:34

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about what inspired him to dive into 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/...

High Cost of Doing Too Much 27.02.2022 2:45

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about the real-life cost of doing too much on the 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.c...

Farming, Family, and Prioritizing 26.02.2022 7:44

In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares how he prioritizes his time between the demands of farming and family. 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...

From Landscape to Farm 25.02.2022 7:24

In this episode, Sam McClemore talks about his experience transitioning from traditional landscaping to organic 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...

Use Your Customers to Help Refine Your Ideas 24.02.2022 2:43

In this episode, Taylor Rogers shares the benefits of enlisting our customers' help in refining our ideas, as featured in FSFS87. 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...

There is Hope in The Pursuit 23.02.2022 1:58

In this episode, John Kitsteiner shares how there is hope and fulfillment in pursuing our passion. 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...

Transplanting Bunches vs. Singles 22.02.2022 2:26

In this episode, Elliot Seldner shares the difference between transplanting in bunches versus transplanting in singles, as featured in FSFS97. 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...

It's Time to Marie Kondo Your Seed Stash (Growing for Market Monday) 21.02.2022 9:01

Use code is " SMART " to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! Step 1 is the Marie Kondo step where you touch each seed package and then place the seed into a specific group.. Step 2 is to then organize the seed that you're going to rely on next year. And step 3 is to record how much seed you have on hand. https://growingformarket.com/articles/its-time-marie-kondo-your-seed-stash Learn more...

Motivation for Doing the Work 20.02.2022 4:24

In this episode, Travis Schulert shares his motivation behind why he does what he does. 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....

Why Restaurants Like Our Greens 19.02.2022 5:27

In this episode, Shawn Kuhn shares their secret about why restaurants like the greens they grow, 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...

Making Change Happen 18.02.2022 4:16

In this episode, Ray Tyler shares what it's like to do a complete 180 to make change happen. 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...

What if You Aren't a Salesman? 17.02.2022 2:44

In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the passion you need to sell at farmer's markets. 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...

How Do I Know if Biochar is Working? 16.02.2022 4:12

In this episode, Gloria Flora shares what to look for to tell if your biochar is working. 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...

Explaining How and Why You Do Things 15.02.2022 4:04

In this episode, Caiti Hatchmeyer talks about taking the opportunity to share what they do as well as their farm story, as featured in FSFS90. 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...

Life While Trying to Farm 14.02.2022 3:25

In this episode, Travis Schulert shares what life is like when you're trying 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://apple.co...

Creating Benchmarks for 'Good Enough' 13.02.2022 5:15

In this episode, Brian Bates shares the pros of creating benchmarks for 'good enough,' 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 Livestock...

Getting a Premium for Permaculture 12.02.2022 2:19

In this episode, Adam Klaus talks about how you can get a premium for permaculture. 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 What You Say You Will Bring 11.02.2022 2:40

In this episode, Taylor Rogers talks about being held accountable for your words by delivering on what you say you would, as featured in FSFS87. 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...

Is Your Career Sustainable? 10.02.2022 3:31

In this episode, John Kitsteiner talks about taking a look at your career and evaluating whether or not it's a sustainable one. 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...

Diversify Your Market Streams 09.02.2022 1:57

In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the importance of diversifying your market streams from an anti-fragility standpoint. 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...

Cash Crops are the Cover Crops 08.02.2022 5:57

In this episode, Eliot Seldner talks about the benefits of making your cash crops your cover crops, as featured in FSFS97 . 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...

Cover Cropping in No-till Systems (Growing for Market Monday) 07.02.2022 9:08

Use code is " SMART " to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! All the evidence shows we cannot improve on nature's model. So how do we put into action ecological principles of soil care that are based on non-disturbance? This chapter, excerpted from my book The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm, describes some of the techniques we employ to enhance the natural phenomena that protect and regene...

Feet in Two Worlds 06.02.2022 5:12

In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about what it's like having one foot in the market gardening space and one foot in the family 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: htt...

Big Changes 05.02.2022 2:48

In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about making big changes on the farm for the better. 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...

Nothing Wrong with Blue Collar 04.02.2022 2:58

In this episode, Joel Salatin talks about how there's nothing wrong with blue collar. 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...