Podcast

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Education, How To, Natural Sciences, Science

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.

Natural Sciences chart
#168
Episodes
2,498
Releases
Daily
Typical length
7 min
On air since
2013
Latest episode
18 hours ago

Episodes

2,498 episodes, newest first

  1. Getting Started with Growing Flowers

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer Jen Albanese of Pig and Leaf Farm shares some beginner-friendly flowers a new farmer can start with.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

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    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    7 min
  2. Experiment, But Don't Lose Focus

    Show notes

    In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about making space to experiment on new things but not to lose focus on the crops that cashflow the farm.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    6 min
  3. Choosing Microgreen Varieties

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about how he chooses which microgreen varieties to grow.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

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    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    5 min
  4. Fancy Trays Aren't as Important as You Think

    Show notes

    In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer talks about how spending on expensive trays just as you start a farm business might not be the best use of your capital budget.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    8 min
  5. Margins & Scaling on a Hog Operation

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer Cliff Davis of Pig and Leaf Farm talks about the realistic margins behind a hog operation and what it means to scale a hog raising business.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    5 min
  6. Margins & Scaling on a Hog Operation

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer Cliff Davis of Pig and Leaf Farm talks about the realistic margins behind a hog operation and what it means to scale a hog raising business.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    5 min
  7. Flowers for Pest Control

    Show notes

    In this episode, rookie farmer Alec Smith talks about growing flowers to keep pests away from crops.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    8 min
  8. Non-Monetary Gains from the Business

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and businessowner Diego Footer talk about the myriad of wealth a business can gain outside of profit.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    8 min
  9. Fostering Farmer-to-Farmer Relationships

    Show notes

    In this episode, former Johnny's seedsman-turned-farm manager Wesley Palmer talks about how farmers building relationships with other farmers improves the local growing community.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    5 min
  10. To Farm Sustainably is to Take Breaks

    Show notes

    In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about the importance of taking breaks if you plan on farming for the long term.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    7 min
  11. Where to Find Your Customers

    Show notes

    In this episode, Lean Farmer Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm shares his experiences of where they found their first customers.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    6 min
  12. Not Competing on Price

    Show notes

    In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer talks about all the good things that happen when farmers stop competing on price.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    8 min
  13. How Far to Drive for Good Hog Stock

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer Cliff of Pig and Leaf Farm talks about the reasonable distance a farmer could drive to get good hog stock to raise.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    7 min
  14. The Cost of a New Farmers Market

    Show notes

    In this episode, Alec and Richard talk about the often unforeseen costs of selling at a new farmer's market.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    8 min
  15. Why Grow a LOT of Different Microgreens

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens shares the rationale behind growing many different microgreens varieties.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    9 min
  16. Handling Bookkeeping and Finances

    Show notes

    In this episode, Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest asks farmer Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm how a vegetable growing operation handles its bookkeeping and finances.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    6 min
  17. Volume Over Premium Pricing

    Show notes

    In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and businessowner Diego Footer talk about the benefits of putting volume sales over individual premium pricing.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    7 min
  18. Supporting Farmers Where They Are

    Show notes

    In this episode, For Farmers Movement Founder Dana DiPrima talks about extending help to farms by meeting them where they are in their farming business.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    10 min
  19. Summer Tomato Diseases

    Show notes

    In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about the diseases their tomatoes are having and what they're doing to cope with them.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    7 min
  20. Are You Maximizing the Land You Have

    Show notes

    In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer talks about making sure you maximize your square footage before expanding the land you farm.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

    Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to http://amazon.com/.

    5 min

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