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In this episode, Diego talks about finding ourselves in The Tail End as parents and being a dad.  He also discusses being a dad and farmer with Jeremy Tolley of https://www.instagram.com/redthreadfarm .  We close out the episode talking kids TV that is actually good.  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other S...

In this episode, Diego discusses why simple can be better than complex for some businesses and why the imperfect path isn't always the best path.  We close with the thinker - "Workable ways to cut cost and increase profit."   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.paperp...

In this episode, Diego talks about why the worst part of any job is really just the worst part of another job in a different form - all jobs have bad parts.  He also discusses the danger of lowering prices to stimulate sales.  Laura Patterson of https://handgrowngreens.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-decide-if-starting-a-microgreens-business-is-right-for-you/ joins to talk about the worst parts of runni...

In this episode, Diego discusses the ways in which we lose people and how we can build memories with the people we have before we lose them.  He also asks the question - "Would you want this band to crash your Memorial Day Party?"  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....

In this episode, Diego discusses the downside of up - focusing on what you don't like about what you like and the importance of getting more people into your business.  Javan Bernakevitch of https://www.allpointsdesign.ca joins to talk about making more holistic decisions.  We close out the episode with the fruits that are only good as fruits.  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/d...

In this episode, Diego discusses how the Mr. Beast Burger model might make sense for farms and why you can't just love an idea. Dan Brisebois of https://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com// joins to talk farm sales and changing since COVID.  We close out the episode with the Top Ten Vegetables Grown Worldwide.  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency...

In this episode, Diego discusses how you probably can't do it all alone and why being likable is so important in today's business landscape.  Chris Thoreau of Urban Micro joins to talk about the Top Ten Considerations for Starting a Microgreens Business.  We close out the episode by letting the cat out of the bag on a big scam.  Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Incre...

In this episode, Diego talks about the cost trade-offs of being great versus being mediocre while asking if you are willing to go "All-In".   For that conversation, he is joined by Javan Bernakevitch of www.allpointsdesign.ca .  He talks about the classic summer movie The Sandlot and gets into the Super League of Farm Tools - the ten tools to rule them all.  Comment on this episode on IG https://i...

Dr. Holly Roberts, a licensed psychologist, joins me to talk about the mental health crisis in America.  A crisis that is impacting the farm community at a greater rate than other industries.  We talk about what is mental and behavioral health, why it is important, why some people don't prioritize it enough, and how you can improve mental health.  We also talk about the importance of checking up o...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea wraps up the tenth part of the series going beyond compost tea.  How can you build and maintain great soil with other soil management practices. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://ap...

A lot of us who go into farming probably had an idealized vision of what farming as a career is supposed to be like and how our lives and lifestyles would just naturally meld into that vision when we start farming: grow some vegetables, sell them, pay the bills, live a quiet life while eating good food. As simple as it sounds—and many of us have experienced this firsthand, no doubt—it doesn't happ...

In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we're talking to Joel Konrad of Konrad Farm Markets who primarily sells pumpkins.  Joel's business model is both interesting and simple: he rents out spaces on busy streets and sets up self-service farm stands made of repurposed metal trailers. Despite the model's simplicity, a few things go into the planning: choosing a well-populated street, choosing a...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is.  How to make it.  How it is different from compost tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2...

As farmers and business owners, it's easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations.  This episode's guest, Derek Amadi from Texas, is trying to spend more time with his family, enjoy the experiences of parenting, and pay attention to his farm just enough. What about you? Spending time on the farm is inevitable, but it's important to remember t...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farmi...

We've just signed off from 2020 and we're starting a new year in 2021. Looking back at the past year, how does it make you feel? Are you sighing with relief, just glad that it's finally over? Or maybe you're looking at how even though 2020 wasn't that great of a year, there were still things to be happy and thankful about? Javan's workshop: https://allpointsdesign.ca/product/envision-2021-workshop...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the different ways of applying compost tea from foliar sprays to root injections.  He covers simple to complex ways of application using a variety of equipment. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by D...

Today Javan Bernakevitch and I each go through our top 5 life lessons from 2020. In total 10 simple ways of looking at life, approaching life, and thinking about life that can change your life tomorrow. I look at a lot of these lessons as base principles in an approach to life that very much contradicts the status quo.   None of these lessons require any money or technology to implement. There are...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the steps of how to make compost tea.  From basic tea to more advanced brews Troy gives you some different options. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m...

The podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES   YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS   Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organics - joins me to talk about how you can use beneficial insects on your farm or in your garden to help control pest pressure.  She also discusses how beneficial insects are just one part of integrated pest management.  Learn more about Arbico Organics - https://www.arbico-organics.com/   Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on...

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased.  Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Li...

The other podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES   YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS   Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what materials and ingredients you need to brew quality compost tea.  He also discusses how varying these ingredients can change the microbial makeup of the tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/   This episode was produced by Diego Footer.  Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Fo...

The new podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES   YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS   Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter