Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Apr 27 2024 2.7k
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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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Interplanting is Not for Everyone

Apr 27 2024 5 mins  
In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about why interplanting may not be a fit for every farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv

Selling Cut Flowers to Wholesalers

Apr 26 2024 7 mins  
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the economics behind selling cut flowers to wholesalers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: http

Pacing the Work Just Right

Apr 25 2024 3 mins  
In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert talks about the importance of taking the time to pace farm work just right to avoid burnout. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farm

The Challenge of Growing Summer Greens in Tennessee

Apr 24 2024 4 mins  
In this episode, farmer Ray Tyler talks about the challenges he faces growing salad greens in the heat of Tennessee summer. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: http

Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day

Apr 23 2024 5 mins  
In this episode, farmers Max Becher and Mike Roberts talk about factors to consider before they decide to add a delivery day. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: ht

Where to Start with No-Till

Apr 22 2024 6 mins  
In this episode, farmer and educator Jesse Frost shares how a farm can start its no-till journey. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Lives

Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains

Apr 21 2024 7 mins  
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares how his experiment using 100-foot paper chains went. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Lives

Your Seed Supplier and You

Apr 20 2024 5 mins  
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1

To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains

Apr 19 2024 3 mins  
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about whether or not to leave the paperpot chains in the beds before planting in a new crop. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Veg

Native & Imported Beneficial Insects

Apr 18 2024 3 mins  
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about using both native and imported beneficial insects on the farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https: