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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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Insights for vegetable farmers and market gardeners who earn, or want to earn, a living growing vegetables profitably. In each episode, I talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to find out what makes their market farm successful. I focus on in-the-field farming. Soil preparation, weed management, post-harvest processing, appropriate technology, farm tools and equipment, and growing crops. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.
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In this episode, Joel Konrad talks about the work that goes into handling the logistics of growing pumpkins. 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 …
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In this episode, grower Liset Garcia talks about how she handles a busy farm stand. 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…
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In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and new microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb discuss the different avenues to sell microgreens. 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://a…
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In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi talks about what he would have done differently if given the chance to start his farming journey all over again. 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: Microgre…
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In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about why grafted tomatoes are superior over tomatoes grown otherwise. 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 Veg…
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In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about how going to market may mean competing on convenience. 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 Far…
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In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing and selling snapdragons and sweet peas. 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…
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Modifying Bed Lengths for the Paperpot System
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In this episode, farmer Chad Gard shares his thought process behind modifying their bed lengths to better accommodate the Paperpot System. 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…
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Business Fragility: How are You Advertising to Whom
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In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about business fragility and how advertising to the right audience can make the farm business more anti-fragile. 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 Foo…
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In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens share their experiences during their first winter of 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 Ve…
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In this episode, one of the first purveyors of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about the time and work that goes into transitioning a farm to organic practices. 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 Podcas…
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In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares how they deal with insect pressure on beds under their high tunnels. 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/2m1QX…
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In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson talks about approaching hiring from the highest return perspective. 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…
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In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch weighs out what staying the same will do versus taking the risk and pulling the trigger. 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/2m…
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In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli shares why they decided to ditch standard beds and instead standardize row spacing while also mechanizing tasks on their 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 Die…
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In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares some drawbacks of the fiefdom model in market gardening. 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 Vegetabl…
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In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about selling mushrooms to chefs: what worked and what didn't. 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 Vege…
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In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics discusses the difference between predator insects and parasites. 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 Vegetab…
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Taking Time Off When Productivity Starts to Fall
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In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the importance of taking a breather when productivity starts falling short. 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/…
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In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about the noticeable improvements in the features and functionality of Shopify as a selling platform. 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…
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In this episode, grower Alex Bertsch talks about how creating lists allows him to do some forward thinking in his 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/2m1…
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Online Vegetable Sales: Square vs. Squarespace
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In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry shares his experience selling vegetables online through Square vs. Squarespace. 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/2…
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In this episode, guest John Smajda shares helpful tips on designing your farmer's market booth layout. 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 Farmin…
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In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and microgreens grower Lily Evans talk about finding the balance between scaling the business and hiring out help. 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: …
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Increasing Profits by Adding Crop Rotations and Winter Growing - The Profitable Mini-Farm E20
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Adding additional crop rotations is one way to increase profits without adding more land. You can add rotations by extending your season into the spring and fall. You can also add rotations by turning crops faster. Additional rotations bring in more income, keep your customer base engaged, and live roots in your soil for longer. 10:30 Farmer Jodi R…
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In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and guest Michael Quinn talk about finding the right marketing and messaging around microgreens that works for their target market. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/pa…
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In this episode, Chris Thoreau and Pierre Marlow take a closer look at the difference between being a grower and being a business owner. 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:/…
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In this episode, farmer Chad Gard talks about the differences that come with tractor-scale and hand-scale crops. 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 Vegeta…
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In this episode, guest Laura Murray shares some insights on the work that goes into becoming an organic inspector. 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 Vege…
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In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of overwintering cool season flowers. 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 Ve…
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In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about their approach to HACCP and food safety practices 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 Veget…
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In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they split the work running the business by taking ownership of the roles they're most suited for. 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 Podcas…
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Perfecting Paperpot Beets and Not Comparing Against Others - The Profitable Mini-Farm E19
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We often discourage ourselves by comparing our achievements against others to those we have no business comparing against. Set your own goals and measure against those, not others. 13:15 Farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses their steps to perfect growing beets on their farm. They now grow all beets using the paperpot transplanter, which gives…
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In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi talks about the work that goes into making a living 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: htt…
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In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens talk about how they're able to farm and run a farm business successfully as a couple. 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…
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In this episode, Sam Billings shares some finance lessons he learned from 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/…
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In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck the crop he mastered the best: bitter greens. 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://…
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In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how farms can fill voids in communities. 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://…
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In this episode, farming educator and consultant Michael Kilpatrick shares some tips to ensure the wash-pack area is food safety compliant. 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: http…
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In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch talks about the best place to reevaluate our situation, especially when we're overwhelmed. 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/…
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Growing Salanova - How-To and Simple Farm Accounting - The Profitable Mini-Farm E18
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In the first part of the show I try to simplify farm accounting by giving you an easy way to measure the profit per bed: Total Revenue - $225 = Profit per 100-foot bed. If you used this formula on most of your low-labor crops (not tomatoes), your profit margin will be fairly accurate. 14:19 Farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about how they grow…
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In this episode, JSheri Frey of Arbico Organics shares a realistic picture of what using beneficial insects looks like. 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…
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In this episode, farmer Liset Garcia talks about some of the advantages of being a female farmer running a farm stand. 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 …
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In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about aiming to hire one of the most passionate people in the job market. 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: htt…
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In this episode, entrepreneur and microgreens grower Pierre Marlow talks about the importance of staying grounded by checking in with ourselves every now and then. 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 F…
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In this episode, microgreens grower Lily Evans talks about bootstrapping a business and the challenges that come with it. 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/2m1QX…
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Determining Crop Profitability and Growing Amazing Carrots - The Profitable Mini-Farm E17
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The metric Dollars Per Day (DPD) is a quick and easy way to determine if one crop is more profitable than another. DPD is the revenue generated by a single crop in a single bed divided by the total days that crop was in that bed. 17:30 Farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about how they grow amazing carrots on their farm: direct seeding, soil pre…
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