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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

Growing Greens on 45-inch Beds 26.10.2021 4:11

This episode features Shawn Kuhn . 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39...

Getting More Yield Without Adding More Land 25.10.2021 4:42

This episode features Jean-Martin Fortier. 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 Farming: https://apple.c...

Why We Invested Heavily in Our Nursery 24.10.2021 3:10

This episode features Elliot Seldner. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kx...

Can You Make Money Selling Seeds? 23.10.2021 6:17

This episode features Dan Brisebois. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj...

Be An Early Adopter 22.10.2021 3:10

This episode features Curtis Stone. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj3...

Organic and Local Food: Where it was, Where it is, and Where it's Headed 21.10.2021 3:48

This episode features Michael Pollan. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kx...

The Moment When You Think Farming Might Be a Bad Idea 20.10.2021 4:03

This episode features Chris Thoreau. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj...

Farming in a Small Market 19.10.2021 6:00

This episode features Adam Klaus. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i...

Collaboration is a Huge Part of Success 18.10.2021 2:58

This episode features Caiti Hatchmeyer. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2...

The Problems with Agriculture 17.10.2021 7:28

This episode features Allan Savory. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj3...

What is Biochar Actually Doing in the Soil? 16.10.2021 4:13

This episode features Gloria Flora. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj3...

Be Realistic About Your Farming Expectations 15.10.2021 3:21

This episode features Blake Cothron. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj...

Why You Might Want to Consider Biodynamic Compost 14.10.2021 5:46

This episode features farmer Adam Klaus. 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 Farming: https://apple.co/...

How to Decide Which Tasks to Assign to Your Staff? 13.10.2021 5:40

This episode features Brian Bates from Bear Creek Organics. 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 Farming...

Farm Smart: Rebranding a Dead Product and Lifetime Customer Value 18.09.2021 14:40

In this episode, Diego discusses how a rebrand can turn a dead product into billions and why the LTV or lifetime customer value is much more important than the value of a single sale today. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG htt...

Farm Smart: 30 Days to Conquering Yourself and Be Better 03.09.2021 14:37

In this episode, Diego discusses the power of doing something every day for 30 days and how it can help you beat yourself. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens:...

Farm Smart: Control the Controllables 20.08.2021 7:17

In this episode, Diego talks about why it is important to control what you can; so it is easier to adapt when you have to deal with what you can't control. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcast...

Farm Smart: How Much Will People Pay for Convenience? 13.08.2021 16:16

In this episode, Diego discusses how much people will actually pay for convenience. With deliveries becoming more and more popular, it turns out people will pay a lot. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/pap...

Farm Smart: The Seasonal Farm Bag - A Different Way to Sell More Product 06.08.2021 9:21

In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag. What it is and why it might make sense for your farm. Check out their farm bag at: https://www.rosecreekfarmstore.com Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG htt...

Farm Smart: What We Can All Learn from The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo 30.07.2021 14:29

In this episode, Diego discusses why Giannis Antetokounmpo's story is so inspirational and what we can al learn from it. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: htt...

Farm Smart: Do We Have a Duty to Expand as Business Owners? 23.07.2021 17:25

In this episode, Diego asks the question - "Do we have a duty to expand as business owners?" Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegeta...

Farm Smart: Being Liked Can Last Forever & Persistence Pays Off 16.07.2021 13:09

In this episode, Diego discusses how being persistent pays off and how once you become liked, it can last forever, assuming you don't screw it up. He also asks the question - " What is success for your business? " Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Fol...

Farm Smart: Details That Don't Matter and The Increasing Push for Credit 02.07.2021 17:44

In this episode, Diego discusses how we often obsess on details for us - no one else notices. He discusses the increased push by the banking industry to give us credit and the danger of it. He also asks the question - " What is something I am considering doing for my business, that I really shouldn't do? " Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency...

In Search of Soil - Can Biochar Prevent Nutrient Leaching? 30.06.2021 3:14

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Farm Small: How Long Do You Need and The Paradox of Choice 25.06.2021 9:46

In this episode, Diego discusses how we often ignore what we know to be true hoping that it isn't. He discusses the Paradox of Choice - is more choice bad? He also asks the question - " What are the things I hate about my business, that I could and should get rid of, yet I hold onto. " Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Tra...