Simply Growing Food

Hey folks, this is a good one. I sit down with a friend and local podcaster Matt Noren of the Community Workbench Podcast. His show spotlights local business owners, hobbyists, and professionals in the Quiet Corner of CT. Check it out on Spotify, Facebook, and Youtube. Let us know what you think of this one!   Check out www.simplygrowingfood.com and see what we got growing!

Hey folks! This is a good one. We go over the run in we had with 2 USDA agents that were sent to the farm to investigate our chicken. We also discuss how our Memorial Day pic-nic went here on the farm.   Enjoy and let us know what you think. Send us your thoughts!

Hey folks, this is a good listen. Farmers Dillon and Cass sit down and go over how opening weekend went. Lots of laughs, stories, and an inside look at how it all went down. Opening Day is an important annual tradition here at the farm and what an amazing weekend it was. Give a listen and let us know what you think! Simply Growing Food!

Hey folks, this one is mostly about our opening day weekend coming up but there are a few farm things sprinkled throughout the episode so give it a listen anyway. Don't forget, if you listen to the show we want to hear from you. Send us a message through www.simplygrowingfood.com and let us know what you think.

Hey folks! This episode we discuss the use of firearms on a farm/homestead/ranch. Which ones might be the best to have and their overall usefulness. We hope you find this informational and educational and if not, that's a shame!  Check us out online by going to www.simplygrowingfood.com.  or send us an email to simplygrowingfood@gmail.com  

Hey folks, here is another great listen! We sat down with Venus, owner & farmer over at Little Dipper Farm where we raise our meat chickens. The audio is a little shotty on this one but you can hear most of it alright. Enjoy !    Send us you comment or questions on Facebook or send us an email at simplygrowingfood@gmail.com . We want to hear from you.

Hey guys, here is a quick chat between Dillon and Cassidy. Nothing too special but a decent listen as always. Check out our new outro song and let us know what you think!  Share the show with anyone you know, help spread the word of the SGF! Send us an email at simplygrowingfood@gmail.com or check our www.simplygrowingfood.com  

Hey folks, in this episode, farmers Cass and Dillon sit down and chat about their recent trip to Charleston SC for a week. We also chat about the new FDA Food Pyramid update. We think  the update is a good thing but tell us what you think!   Reach out to us at www.simplygrowingfood.com or send us an email to simplygrowingfood@gmail.com   We look forward to hearing from you. Don't forget to share t...

Hey folks, this is our 50th episode! We are chugging right along in this podcast world. This episode gets into the Farm Bill the feds passed, a new farmer board position I'm doing, how big butcher went, and some more Government crap about our farm stand.   If you like the show, please share us with a friend or family member. If you have questions or would like to let us know what you think, reach...

Hey guys, this episode is a little sad, funny, thoughtful, and many other things. So many things went on this last half of the season and of course not everything is peaches and cream. Let us know what you think!   Find us at www.simplygrowingfood.com and send us a message. We want to hear from you. Send us an email at simplygrowingfood@gmail.com . Any feedback is welcomed!

Well, it has been a while. Give this episode a listen to get the last half of the year summed up right quick. This is a 2 part episode. Part 1 talks in detail about August and September. Part 2 will be October to November and early December.    If you like the show, share it with friends and family. Have questions about farming or would like us to dive into a topic you want to know more about, sen...

Hey folks, here is another episode of the SGF. On this episode, farmer Dillon chats about some frequently asked question that are asked by customers in the farm stand. He also talks about the latest outbreak of potato beetle on the farm along with what to plant for fall crops NOW!  We hope you find this helpful and educational and if not, thats a shame. We want to hear from you. If there is someth...

Hey folks, here is another installment of the SGF. In this episode, farmer Dillon talks about the recent hear wave and the toll it took on the farm. He also gets into the depths of Turkey and Pig raising. Also covering the crops that we are currently harvesting. Hope you enjoy! Leave us some feedback we want to hear from you. You can find us at  www.simplygrowingfood.com or check us out on Faceboo...

Hey folks, on this one farm Cass is back for a chat and an update on a few things she has been working on. Also we chat about our opening weekend, the local farmers market, what we have growing, and so much more. Let us know what you think and if you have any questions for the show. We want to hear from you! Send us a message here or visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com .   We look forwa...

Hey there SGF family! Here is another installment of the podcast. Check it out, farmer Dillon talks about the rain, a new butcher on the horizon, the van's fender bender, and Lewis the Legend. Click the link below and tune in to learn more about it all!   Let us know what you think. Any feedback is helpful! www.simplygrowingfood.com simplygrowingfood@gmail.com Facebook under Daigle Farm or the Sim...

Hey there SGF family. This is a quick one today but informative. Farmer Dillon goes over the details of the first chicken day of 2025. How processing days went and all the help that showed up. Also he talks about the upcoming opening weekend and Craft fair! Also you will hear about how the crops are coming along and how many eggs we are up to at this point this season. It's CRAZY!  Click this link...

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon talks about the recent chicken  tractor build. 10 of them this spring alone. Click this link below to see our Youtube video about the building of the tractors.  He also chats about upcoming guests and the egg tracker keeps on tracking.  https://youtu.be/SNhQsKMD5LA   Visit www.simplygrowingfood.com to learn more about all the things we do.    We want to hea...

Hey SGF family! Here is another great listen, learn about Garlic and Onion planting and what exactly is a Shallot?!?! Also a local egg bandit that is stealing eggs from homesteaders and likely selling them for profit...WTF? Our egg production is decent at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and we are helping out a local scholarship that helps out freshmen going into the local Technical High Scho...

Hey there SGF family. In this episode we are joined by Farmer Cassidy. She updates up on all her doings over these past few weeks. Including her Master Gardener class and Maple Fest! We also touch on the current status of the baby chick craze along with how we are building and pumping out our new pasture pens. It is also our birthday month so woohoo happy birthday to us.    Click the link here and...

Hey folks, we've got another great listen for you all. In this episode, farmer Dillon sits down with farmer Justin to discuss the ins and outs of small, agricultural based business in Northeastern CT.  Hear how Justin and his wife Shannon came to this exciting new world of flower farming and all the trials and tribulations that come with this lifestyle. If you have an event and or wedding coming u...

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon discusses growing methods for super foods (microgreens, sprouts, and shoots). He rambles a little bit so hold on, there is good info in there. Also farmers Dillon and Cassidy recently took a trip to Syracuse NY to the NY State Farm show. Farmer Dillon also gives an update on all thats happening here on the farm.    Leave us some feedback, we want to hear fr...

Hey everyone! We have another great episode for you. Our friend Ling came by the farm for a sit down on the show. Her story is good and filled with messages. Take some time and give this episode a listen and learn how following your inner voice can lead you to peace. Ling is an author, a photographer, and an entrepreneur to her core.    If you want to get yourself a copy of her book or learn more...

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon does a deep dive into the world of milks. He also get deep into a controversial topic of Organic hydroponics. It's pretty crazy the amount that goes into a label! Take a listen and let us know what you think!   Listen to the song at the end of the shore to enter our T-shirt raffle! Send us the name of the artist and the name of the song to enter! It is free...

Hey there devout SGF fans. You're going to like this one. Farmer Cassidy and Dillon sit down for a little catch up episode. Farmer Cassidy has been working hard on her sourdough recipe and her The Modern Farmher brand. Check out her instagram by searching themodernfarmher today! Her merch drops soon! So doesn't some Simply Growing Food merch too! Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the SGF. Let u...

Hey there! We have a great episode for you today. In this episode of the SGFS, farmer Dillon sits down with Chelsea, a former employee for BIG CHICKEN. She shed some light on what she experienced while working for the Ag giant. Tune in and learn about a first hand account from the inside of the food machine. Enjoy!   Give us some feedback! We want to hear from you. Let us know if you have question...