Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
By: The Modern Grower Podcast Network
Language: en
Categories: Science, Natural, Education, How To
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.
Episodes
Common Clay Misconceptions
Dec 15, 2025In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird debunks some misconceptions around clay soil.
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Cover Cropping vs. Tarping
Dec 14, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm discusses the differences they observed when they cover cropped some beds and tarped others.
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Different Forms of Carbon
Dec 13, 2025In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on the different types of carbon and what we can do with them.
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Growing Microgreens Outdoors
Dec 12, 2025In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the logistics behind growing microgreens outdoors in their region.
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Isolating Cucumber Plants
Dec 11, 2025In this episode, farmer and seed breeder Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about the whether or not cucumber plants would benefit from isolation when breeding varieties.
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Profitable Retail Store Microgreens
Dec 10, 2025In this episode, farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares which microgreen varieties give them the highest profits from retail sales.
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Growing Fewer Crops for Better Prices
Dec 09, 2025In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her strategy for profitability: specialized crops for better prices.
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Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
Dec 08, 2025In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs.
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Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
Dec 08, 2025In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs.
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Making a Living Growing Medicinal Herbs
Dec 08, 2025In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the potential of making a living from growing medicinal herbs.
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Building a Farm Business at a Sustainable Rate
Dec 06, 2025In this episode, full-time teacher and part-time farmer Michael Bell talks about the importance of taking your time to do things right if you want to build a sustainable business.
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Balancing Microgreen Mixes
Dec 05, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares how they create their highly popular microgreen mixes.
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A Consortium of Bacteria
Dec 04, 2025In this episode, SCD Founder and CEO Dr. Matthew Wood sheds light on what it means to have a "consortium of bacteria" when it comes to biological products.
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Carbon Sequestration Explained
Dec 03, 2025In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions sheds light on the science behind how soil sequesters carbon from the atmosphere.
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Irrigation for Different Crop Types
Dec 02, 2025In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo talks about the different watering requirements for different types of crops.
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EazyLeaf Lettuce and Other Exciting Varieties
Dec 01, 2025In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares why High Mowing's EasyLeaf variety is such a best seller among small farms.
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Ensuring Quality from the Land to the Product
Nov 30, 2025In this episode, content creator Diego Footer shares his thoughts on how farmers stay on top of the quality of their produce from seed to sale.
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Crediting the Terra Preta for Biochar
Nov 29, 2025In this episode, soil scientist and adjunct professor Dr. Kurt Spokas talks about how the dark soils in the Amazon forest paved the way for biochar research.
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Financial Prudence as Insurance
Nov 28, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the importance of being frugal when handling the business's finances.
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Above vs Below Ground Decomposition
Nov 27, 2025In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about the process of decomposition happening above ground and below ground.
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Carbon Sequestration and Carbon Cycling
Nov 26, 2025In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University breaks down the process of carbon sequestration and carbon cycling.
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DIY Biochar
Nov 25, 2025In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how to start going about making biochar at home.
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Potential Cons to Cover Cropping
Nov 24, 2025In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares some potential disadvantages of cover cropping.
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Standing Out with Longer Growing Microgreens
Nov 22, 2025In this episode, chef-turned-microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada talks about how they make their mark on the market by selling longer-growing microgreens.
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First Year Focus: Profit or Perfecting Craft
Nov 21, 2025In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about choosing between making a profit or mastering growing during the first year of farming.
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Financial Viability - Consistent Quality Product
Nov 20, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about securing a financially viable farm business by consistently delivering good quality produce.
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Dynamic You-Pick Logistics
Nov 19, 2025In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about how they maintain their customer satisfaction by staying on top of their communication when it comes to scheduling their picks.
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Quality is Key in Online Selling
Nov 18, 2025In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms doubles down on the importance of always ensuring quality products when delivering online orders.
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The Changes From Physical Market to Online Store
Nov 17, 2025In this episode, farming couple Jesse Way & Megan Brandenburg of Milk Way Farm share how they adapted from selling purely at in-person markets to an online farm store.
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Developing Your First Crop Plan
Nov 16, 2025In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about how to approach creating your first crop plan for your growing season.
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Introducing Medicinal Herbs to a Market
Nov 15, 2025In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about how they began selling medicinal herbs in their market.
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Heirlooms & Open-Pollinated Seeds
Nov 14, 2025In this episode, High Mowing's Seeds representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares the difference between sourcing heirloom and open-pollinated seeds.
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Earthworms vs. Ants
Nov 13, 2025In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo alks about the impact of earthworms on soil health versus that of ants.
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Does Cover Cropping Make a Difference
Nov 12, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his observations on whether or not cover cropping has made a difference on their soils.
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Clays and the Great Plains
Nov 11, 2025In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird talks about the evolution of clay soils in the Great Plains.
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Results of Small Steps Towards No-Till
Nov 10, 2025In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till.
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Results of Small Steps Towards No-Till
Nov 10, 2025In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till.
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Carbon Saturation and Carbon Loss
Nov 09, 2025In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on what it means for soil to be carbon saturated and what it mean for the soil to lose its carbon.
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Compost PLUS Compost Tea?
Nov 08, 2025In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke sheds light on why adding compost tea on top of regular compost can be beneficial under the right circumstances.
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Start Small, Build Confidence
Nov 07, 2025In this episode, full-time teacher, part-time farmer Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm shares some sage farming advice: start small before committing.
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How Cover Crops Break up Compaction
Nov 07, 2025In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health talks about the nitty-gritty details behind how cover crops actually help break up compaction.
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Taking A Loan for the Business
Nov 06, 2025In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden talks about her decision behind taking a loan to expand her farm business.
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Farming & Family Success
Nov 05, 2025In this episode, farmer and homestead content creator Tony Barlow shares some tips to get us one step closer to a successful farm and family life.
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How Much to Sell Products For
Nov 04, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his process of deciding on how to price his produce.
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$50 Per Hour Farm Work
Nov 03, 2025In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm talks about the high-dollar value tasks on the farm that the farm owner should be doing.
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Partnering with Chefs for Farm-to-Table Dinners
Nov 02, 2025In this episode, farmer Will Conway of Stone Acres Farm talks about a potential income stream for small farms: getting in touch with local chefs for curated dinners.
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The Farmer's Market as a Community Space
Nov 01, 2025In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia elaborates on the value of farmer's markets in a commmunity beyond a place to purchase locally grown food.
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Same Variety, Different Quality
Oct 31, 2025In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel talks about how different varieties of the same crop can have vastly varying qualities.
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Inventory Management in Retail Stores
Oct 30, 2025In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares how he goes about the task of keeping their retail store inventories in check and keeping them stocked.
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Involving the Community with On-Farm Projects
Oct 29, 2025In this episode, farmer Jeamette Lock of Pack River Farm shares how they're able to get their community involved in making farm projects come true.
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Can We Get Good Information from Soil Tests
Oct 28, 2025In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot answers the question we want to ask: do we actually get useable information from soil tests?
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Putting Beds to Sleep
Oct 27, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks bout the practical decision of putting their beds to sleep and how they do it.
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Quality Costs Money
Oct 26, 2025In this episode, content creator Diego Footer talks about how not just quality vegetables cost more money, but so do quality tools.
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A Soil's Cation Exchange Capacity
Oct 25, 2025In this episode, soil scientist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben talks about what a soil's cation exchange capacity means and how different factors affect it.
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Feed the Soil Not the Plant
Oct 24, 2025In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions talks about focusing on making the soil healthier when applying amendments.
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Commercial vs Home-Scale Composting
Oct 23, 2025In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke talks about the difference in quality and execution between commerically-made and home-scale composting.
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Burning Biochar & Different Feedstocks
Oct 23, 2025In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about the different biochar results that come out of using a variety of feedstocks.
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The Work Behind an 8-Week You-Pick Farm
Oct 22, 2025In this episode, farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about the several months-long work that goes into running an 8-week You-Pick Farm season.
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You Learn By Doing
Oct 21, 2025In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about the most practical approach to learning anything: actually doing it.
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Encouraging Fungi in Compost
Oct 20, 2025In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke shares how to encourage fungal growth when creating your own compost.
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The Fear of the Unknowns in the Business
Oct 19, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about his hesitation to enter new markets and sell to wholesalers.
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Growing Medicinal Herbs vs. Growing Vegetables
Oct 18, 2025In this episode, farming couple Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about the differences between growing vegetables and growing medicinal herbs (and which one they prefer!).
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Getting a Feel for a Market
Oct 17, 2025In this episode, microgreen farmer Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens ahres how he scopes out a potential market and does his market research before locking in.
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From 30" to 36" Beds
Oct 16, 2025In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares why she made the decision to widen her beds to 36" and how she likes it so far.
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The Community Built Around the You-Pick Farm
Oct 15, 2025In this episode, farmer Dustin Labat of Specklebelly Farms in Texas shares how a community came together around their You-Pick Farm.
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You Don't Have to Farm 10 Months In a Year
Oct 14, 2025In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow talks about strategically planning your farm business to save yourself from farming 10 months out of the year.
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Land Requirement for Growing Cucumbers for Seeds
Oct 13, 2025In this episode, farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about how much land your ealistically need to grow cucumbers for seeds.
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SeedTime for Market Gardeners
Oct 12, 2025In this episode, founder and creator of SeedTime Paul Dysinger shares how SeedTime, originally created for gardeners, can benefit market gardeners.
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Coming Out the Other Side of a Tough Time
Oct 11, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator Diego Footer talk about what it's like to have a business go through a rough time and come out of it to operate another day.
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Standing Out by Offering More
Oct 10, 2025In this episode, farming couple Tom and Marcy Bradley of Pleasant Valley Farms share how they differentiate themselves from their market by having a variety of product offerings.
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Carbon Sequestration and Loss in Warmer Temperatures
Oct 09, 2025In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies how differently carbon sequestration works in warmer climates.
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Shifting from a Bacteria-Dominated Soil
Oct 08, 2025In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses what a bacteria-dominated soil looks like and why one would move to shift to a more fungal-dominated soil.
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Current Concerns on Seed Saving
Oct 07, 2025In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and content creator Diego Footer talk about the many different concerns around saving seeds for your farm's use.
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Focusing on Storage Root Crops for Wholesale
Oct 06, 2025In this episode, farm manager at Clem's Organics Noah Poulos talks about the practicality of their farm's strategy to focus on storage root crops.
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The Role of Soil Macrofauna
Oct 05, 2025In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo, shares what role soil macrofauna play in maintaining soil health.
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Starting a Farm Business for Cheap
Oct 04, 2025In this episode, part-time farmer and full-time teacher Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm doles out sage advice on how and why you should start your farm business on the cheap.
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Maximizing Greenhouse Space
Oct 03, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares their strategy for making the most of their greenhouse real estate.
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Sand vs. Clay
Oct 02, 2025In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird hashes out the different properties and nuances of growing in sand versus growing in clay.
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The Basics of Crop Planning
Oct 01, 2025In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about the foundations of fleshing out a crop plan.
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Food Security Programs & Farmers
Sep 30, 2025In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on the impact of food security farms on local farmers.
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Encouraging Fungi in the Soil
Sep 29, 2025In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos shares some rpactical ways to encourage fungal growth in the soil.
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Lack of Confidence from a Lack of Knowledge
Sep 28, 2025In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens opens up about the struggles she faces as they began their microgreens business.
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A Diversified You-Pick Farm
Sep 27, 2025In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms shares what it's like running a diversified you-pick farm that began with just blackberries.
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Making the Job Easier
Sep 26, 2025In this episode, farmer and consultant Ellen Polishuk of Plant to Profit talks about seriously considering making farming easier to make it more physically sustainable in the long run.
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Cover Crop Seeding Density
Sep 25, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how densely they seed their cover crops.
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Before Opening Preorders
Sep 24, 2025In this episode, Lesley Dennis of Solway Farms points out a few things to prepare and consider before opening preorders for produce.
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What to Look for When Buying Biochar
Sep 23, 2025In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about what to watch out for when buying biochar.
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Potential Concerns About Peer-to-Peer Inspections
Sep 22, 2025In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon addresses potential concerns about CNG's peer-to-peer evaluations.
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Organic & Hybrid & Open-Pollinated
Sep 21, 2025In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel talks about the logistics behind sourcing different types of seeds.
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Fast Tracking Building Soil with Microbes
Sep 20, 2025In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions talks about the potential to speed up soil building by using beneficial microbes.
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Compost and Starting a Compost Business
Sep 19, 2025In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie talks about the difference between building compost and building a compost business.
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Pros and Cons of A Job vs Business
Sep 18, 2025In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck compares having a job and owning a business.
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Cash Crops Without Amendments
Sep 17, 2025In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot talks about the possibility of growing cash crops without having to ever amend.
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Stacking Functions with Biochar
Sep 16, 2025In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about using biochar to target multiple issues in the soil.
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The Problem with Too Much Compost
Sep 15, 2025In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about the potential cons of laying on that compost too thick.
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Microgreen Salad Mix
Sep 14, 2025In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the logistics behind their best-selling microgreen salad mix.
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You're Going to Get Better
Sep 13, 2025In this episode, veteran market gardener Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie encourages rookie farmer Alec Smith on his new farming journey.
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Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm
Sep 12, 2025In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her insights on her unique transitional period of moving her farm while keeping her customers.
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Starting a Roth IRA for a 6-Year-Old
Sep 11, 2025In this episode, farmer and homestead content creator Tony Barlow shares how they're preparing their kids' futures with starting a Roth IRA early.
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Market Gardening + You-Pick Farming
Sep 10, 2025In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm shares how market gardening fits into their you-pick farm business.
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