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| DIY Good Quality Biochar - Gardening Beyond Basics E43 | 09 Nov 2025 | 00:17:19 | |
Biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar talks about how we can get started on our creating our own good quality biochar and the potential benefits we can reap from it. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Soil Compaction: What & Why - Gardening Beyond Basics E42 | 02 Nov 2025 | 00:12:35 | |
Soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health defines what soil compaction is and the leading causes of compacted soils. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Salad Mix Success: Economics of Baby Greens (MFB 18) | 02 Sep 2025 | 00:10:53 | |
In this episode, we dive into the economics of growing and selling salad mix. We talk about how to maximize yields while minimizing costs, as well as which varieties to grow with what spacing, and how to package and price your greens to boost your bottom line. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Balancing Dreams and Bills: Juggling Jobs and Building a Farm Business - Farm Startup - Episode 18 | 12 Jul 2024 | 00:56:51 | |
In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec dive into Alec's journey of pulling back from his full-time job at Crystal Organic Farm and transitioning into part-time work to make more time to focus on his own business. They take a look at what going part-time has allowed him to do and what he plans to do with the extra time, and they even talk about Alec bringing on additional help. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Carrot Cashflow: Building a Business Around Really Fancy Salad with Jacki Hinchey (CC44) | 03 Jul 2024 | 01:25:18 | |
Jackie Hinchey, who has a background in agriculture, transitioned from a mom with a simple veggie garden to establishing Blue Dog Farm, known for its premium 'really fancy salad.' Initially started as a hobby, her farm grew into a successful business. Jackie discusses growing diverse crops on a small scale, ensuring high product quality, managing the business efficiently, and adapting to challenges, including climatic conditions. They delve into pricing strategies, market targeting, and maintaining ethical and high-quality food production. The conversation concludes with reflections on life choices, the impacts of the podcast on Jackie's journey, and advice for both young and older aspiring farmers. Blue Dog Farm: https://www.instagram.com/blue_dog_farm Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
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| The Price of Produce: Navigating Farmers Markets, Wholesale and Value Add Products - Farm Startup - Episode 17 | 27 Jun 2024 | 01:37:30 | |
In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec welcome Chaz Daughtry of Sweetwater Farms in Houston, Texas to the show to talk about selling to chefs, dealing with crop planning, and selling to multiple markets. Chaz also shares his experience building a value-added shelf-stable brand that works in parallel with the farm business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Market Day Surprises: What You Can't Predict and How to Adapt - Farm Startup - Episode 16 | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:59:24 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec break down Farmer Alec's second farmer's market of the season: the difference in the crowd of marketgoers between the first and second weeks, the adjustments Farmer Alec made in his products and bundles, and the sales he made that week. They also dive into his product offering in the coming weeks, as well as other changes he'll be making moving forward. Connect with Alec: https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/ Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| The First Farmer's Market: Lessons, Wins, and Nerves - Farm Startup - Episode 15 | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:49:57 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec do a post-mortem of farmer Alec's first farmer's market of the season. They talk about the struggle of deciding how much product to harvest, as well as the unexpected amount of work that goes into last-minute prep for the market. Alec also walks us through how the market flowed, how much he sold, how much he was left with, and how he felt on the drive home after all was said and done. Connect with Alec: https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/ Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Farm Smarter, Not Harder: Lessons in Focus and Efficiency - Farm Startup - Episode 14 | 07 Jun 2024 | 01:01:01 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec dive into the practical side of managing life around running a farm business. They talk about the mental and physical load of running a business without spreading yourself too thin: when are tasks too big that you should say no? When should you double down on your niche to hit that market share? How do you go about managing your time effectively? Connect with Alec: https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/ Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Carrot Cashflow: Farming Solo on 1/8 Acre and Making a Living Doing It (CC43) | 03 Jun 2024 | 01:14:08 | |
Jill Duncan introduces her small-scale urban farm, Loving Roots Urban Farm, located in Ferguson, Missouri. Operating on just an eighth of an acre, Jill discusses the practices she uses, such as no-till farming and focusing on high-value, quick-growing crops like salad mixes and cherry tomatoes. Despite the limited space, she makes a living wage and shares insights into her methods for efficiency, problem-solving, and building a strong relationship-based customer base. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
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| First Market Jitters: Navigating the Unknowns of a New Farm Venture - Farm Startup - Episode 13 | 31 May 2024 | 00:53:53 | |
In this episode, Farmer Alec is days away from his first farmers market, and he and Diego talk about the steps he's taking to make sure he's ready for it—from gauging how much product he should bring to market, to setting up his market booth, to managing the logistics of selling produce without cold storage, to final adjustments on his pricing strategy. He also shares his thoughts, expectations, and hopes for this coming first farmers market run. Connect with Alec: https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/ Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.moderngrower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Prepping for the First Farmers Market - Farm Startup - Episode 12 | 24 May 2024 | 00:57:04 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec talk about what Farmer Alec is doing to prepare for Crop Culture Farm's first farmers market of the season—from sending in applications to visualizing and laying out the displays to thinking about signages and slogans to put up on their stand. Afterward, Alec and Diego have an interesting discussion about Farmer Alec's insights on just how important the quality of seed plays on production in a market farm.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Startup Stories: Three Key Lessons from a Serial Entrepreneur - Farm Startup - Episode 11 | 17 May 2024 | 00:55:05 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec talk about one business lesson Alec learned from his previous entrepreneurial endeavor: the importance of knowing your operating costs and your margins and staying true to the price you need to charge to keep the business running. Farmer Alec also shares an account of how he learned that lesson, as well as some interesting strategies he employs to determine a good price to charge for his produce.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Keeping Plants Healthy with the Right Substrates - Gardening Beyond Basics E34 | 31 Aug 2025 | 00:08:19 | |
Associate Professor Dr. Ben Hoover of California Polytechnic State University sheds light on how different substrates behave and how their individual properties can affect plants and crops growing in it. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Farm Finances: Mastering the Office Work of a New Farm - Farm Startup - Episode 10 | 10 May 2024 | 00:53:22 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec step away from the field and dive into the business aspect of running a farm, zeroing in on admin work like bookkeeping, expense tracking, tax management, and even software tools. They also touch on crop planning, sales outlets, and leveraging personal connections for sales. Lastly, Diego and Alec explore the viability of aggregating products from other producers in the area to expand the business.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| The Journey of Entrepreneurship - Farm Startup - Episode 9 | 03 May 2024 | 00:46:27 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec delve into the winding journey of entrepreneurship. They touch on the excitement around starting a new business and the burnout that comes with crunching the startup phase. They also talk about Alec's thoughts on the mental load of entrepreneurship, his hopes and expectations for the coming growing season, and his strategy for making adjustments on his farm in the future. Want to Venmo Farmer Alec so he could take a month off to work on his farm?
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Managing Time & Balancing Personal Life and Business Life - Farm Startup - Episode 8 | 26 Apr 2024 | 00:51:04 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec talk about balancing personal life and farm life, all while managing time and navigating a path toward full-time farming. They touch on potentials and hypotheticals for hiring out labor on the farm, whether or not to stay a part-time farm, as well as financial goals to be able to make the leap into full-time farming. Lastly, Diego and Alec delve into the motivation behind starting a farm as well as the personal fulfillment that comes from starting a business.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Equipment Challenges and Crop Pricing - Farm Startup - Episode 7 | 19 Apr 2024 | 00:43:56 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec talk about equipment challenges and crops. Farmer Alec first shares his experience dealing with wash-pack constraints while preparing a wholesale order. Afterward, Diego and Alec into selecting which crops to grow, which crops Alec is excited for and crops that did interestingly well at the market. Alec also talks about his experience growing different crops so far, as well as varieties he hopes will do well this farming season.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Choosing a Farm Business Model - Farm Startup - Episode 6 | 12 Apr 2024 | 00:46:51 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec delve into the thought process behind choosing a farm business model, going beyond and touching on market fit, other additional sales avenues, and pricing. Farmer Alec also talks about selling produce to a wholesaler for the first time, as well as his experience selling at his first farmers market of the season.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Budgeting - Farm Startup - Episode 5 | 05 Apr 2024 | 00:46:45 | |
In this episode, Diego talks to farmer Alec Smith about the budgeting aspect of building out a farm business. They go over time management when it comes to administrative tasks, budgeting for equipment and infrastructure, as well as the challenges of spending and investing wisely while operating within a limited budget.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Building Beds - Farm Startup - Episode 4 | 29 Mar 2024 | 00:37:31 | |
In this episode, Diego talks to farmer Alec Smith about how he planned the layout of his farm and built out his beds. Alec describes the initial state of the farm, including its flat terrain, low organic matter, and issues with weeds. Afterward, they go over the process of evaluating and adapting the property for market garden production, as well as the decisions Alec made on bed sizing, pathways, and layout, all while accommodating physical constraints.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Expectations vs. Reality - Farm Startup - Episode 3 | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:47:34 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec look back a year ago and compare Alec's initial expectations of starting a farm versus the reality of actually starting a farm. Alec talks about the ups and downs of setting up a farm business, the successes and challenges, and the strategic decisions he had to make along the way. Alec also shares his future plans for the farm, the hurdles he anticipates, as well as his insights on how to approach farming as a business in order to farm full-time on his farm.
Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Finding Land to Farm On - Farm Startup - Episode 2 | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:51:18 | |
In this episode, Diego and Alec talk about the process Alec went through to find suitable land to set up his farm. They go through factors worth considering before choosing where to farm such as accessibility to water and power, the cost of the property, proximity to the market and the home, soil condition, existing infrastructure, and even the relationship with the landowner. Alec shares his personal experiences and the lessons he learned while looking for a good property to farm on, as well as getting his farm started. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| I'm a New Farmer Starting a Farm From Scratch - Farm Startup - Episode 1 | 08 Mar 2024 | 00:44:14 | |
In this episode, podcast host Diego interviews Alec Smith from Crop Culture Farm, a farmer starting his farm. Alec shares his experiences and challenges in balancing his farm startup with working part-time at another farm, the steps taken to set up his farm, improvements made over time, and their plans and expectations for their farm business. He also dives into the compromise between perfection and practicality in farm setup, constraints, and challenges such as time and resource Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
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| Maximizing Your Farm's Profits with Spinach (MFB 17) | 26 Aug 2025 | 00:16:47 | |
In this episode, we talk about why spinach is a top crop to grow for many market gardeners, namely: its ease of growth, high scores on the crop value rating system, and adaptability to various markets. We also get into the factors that influence spinach profitability, such as days to maturity, yield per bed, and flexible pricing strategies. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com.
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| The Agritourism Revolution: Pick-Your-Own-Farming (Carrot Cashflow) | 02 Feb 2024 | 01:34:09 | |
Megan Neubauer from Pure Land Farm joins me to discuss her revolutionary you-pick farming model. The model is extremely profitable and gives her a lot of extra time each year to do things off the farm. Megan goes through her strategies for sales, marketing, and crop planning. You can learn more in Megan's book: Pick-Your-Own-Farming Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
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| Lessons Learned Creating the Ultimate Farm Planning Software (Carrot Cashflow 38) | 27 Nov 2023 | 01:07:30 | |
Paul Dysinger, co-founder of Seedtime, joins me to talk about his journey to build the best farm and garden software ever. He shares lessons that have helped him manage time, prioritize tasks, and balance work and life. Learn more about Seedtime [Affiliate link] Shop all of our farm tools and equipment: https://shop.moderngrower.co/
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| The $700,000 No-Till Farm with Mark DeRespinis - Carrot Cashflow 37 | 24 Nov 2023 | 02:10:29 | |
(0:00) Thanksgiving food talk. Is the food better the next day? Top 5 sides. Pumpkin pie is gross. (0:31:56) Farmer Mark DeRespinis describes how he has built a very successful no-till farm raising high-quality vegetables and selling them to restaurants in the Boulder, CO area. (2:05:35) Drunk Ideas - The Michelin Star guide for produce. Mark's farm: https://www.instagram.com/esoterraculinary/ Check out our Black Friday Sale: https://shop.moderngrower.co/
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| Half-Million Dollar Market Farming and Dangerous Opinions - Carrot Cashflow 35 | 02 Nov 2023 | 01:49:38 | |
(0:00) Be careful who you take an opinion from. (0:24:00) Farmer Ian Jerolmack talks about how they are crushing it on their farm and will do $500k in sales. (1:27:15) Listener Q&A - Cut expenses or grow revenue? (1:39:47) Drunk Ideas - The Auto Warner Check out my new book, Sell Everything You Grow - only $0.99 on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF | |||
| Increasing Profits by Adding Crop Rotations and Winter Growing - The Profitable Mini-Farm E20 | 06 Sep 2023 | 00:51:22 | |
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 Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses how he manages winter growing on his farm. Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm | |||
| Perfecting Paperpot Beets and Not Comparing Against Others - The Profitable Mini-Farm E19 | 30 Aug 2023 | 01:06:57 | |
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 them a higher success rate while reducing labor. Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm | |||
| Growing Salanova - How-To and Simple Farm Accounting - The Profitable Mini-Farm E18 | 23 Aug 2023 | 01:05:36 | |
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 Salanova on their farm: direct seeding, soil preparation, amendments, and harvesting. Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm | |||
| Determining Crop Profitability and Growing Amazing Carrots - The Profitable Mini-Farm E17 | 16 Aug 2023 | 01:11:59 | |
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 preparation, amendments, and harvesting. Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm | |||
| Direct Seeding with the Jang Seeder - Tips and Tricks - The Profitable Mini-Farm E16 | 26 Jul 2023 | 01:01:51 | |
In Episode 16 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses how he uses the Jang seeder on his farm. He also brings up several mistakes people make when using it. Get the Jang Seeder: https://paperpot.co/product-category/jang/ Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. | |||
| The Importance of a Great Potting Mix - The Profitable Mini-Farm E15 | 19 Jul 2023 | 00:42:27 | |
In Episode 15 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about why potting mix is so important and how you can make your own. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. | |||
| Electroculture Experiment: Compost Model - Gardening Beyond Basics E33 | 24 Aug 2025 | 00:11:09 | |
Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current shares the results of his experiment applying electroculture equipment into a compost pile. Click here to learn more about Chris and The Fertile Current here. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Composting for Maximum Farm Productivity - The Profitable Mini-Farm E14 | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:47:17 | |
In Episode 14 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses how he makes and uses compost on his farm. Why farmers can get tricked into thinking there is only one great way to make or apply compost. And how the best results come from a lot of trial and error. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. | |||
| Building Deep, Productive Farm Soils - The Profitable Mini-Farm E13 | 28 Jun 2023 | 00:43:48 | |
In Episode 13 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm will discuss how they build up the soils when they first started their farm, how they maintain fertility, and how they handle the soil during steps like bed-turnover. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. | |||
| Low-Cost Crop Protection with Low Tunnels - The Profitable Mini-Farm E12 | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:45:04 | |
In the previous episode, we talked about greenhouses. They are great but big and costly, and they aren't for everyone at every stage of their farming career. Given that, how do you protect your crops? Enter low tunnels. Low tunnels are low-tech but effective ways to protect your crops from insects, rain, snow, and temperature fluctuations. In Episode 12 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm will talk about the role low tunnels play on Roebuck Farm. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet. | |||
| Want a Greenhouse? Think about these things first. The Profitable Mini-Farm E11 | 14 Jun 2023 | 00:51:44 | |
In Episode 11 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm walks through the different considerations for getting a greenhouse. When is it the right time for your business? What benefits does it offer besides financial ones? Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops. | |||
| Standardizing Transplanting for Simplicity with Erich Schultz (FSFS265) | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:31:40 | |
Today it's all about standardization when I speak with farmer Erich Schultz from Steadfast Farm. Erich has been farming for over a decade now, and standardization is one of his keys to success. In this episode, Erich is going to discuss standardizing paperpot operations on his farm. Why grows everything in 6" paper chain pots and 4 rows per bed. How he has standardized nursery operations and much more. Get InsectaNet to protect your crops at Paperpot Co. | |||
| Cashing In - How to Successfully Market Your Lettuce Crop - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 10 | 24 May 2023 | 00:47:47 | |
There is no point in growing a crop if you can't sell it at a profit. Ray discusses cashing in on your hard work in Episode 10 of The Lettuce Grower Series. Ray will share some tips to market lettuce successfully and how they have increased sales and prices based on these techniques. Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Grow a great lettuce crop with the Jang Seeder, Paperpot Transplanter, and Kwik Klik seeder. Find tools for direct seeding, transplanting, and the nursery at paperpot.co. | |||
| Harvesting and Packing to Maximize Sales - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 9 | 17 May 2023 | 00:23:41 | |
You've done all the work to grow a great lettuce crop. How do you get it from the field to the customer in the best condition possible? Episode 9 in The Lettuce Grower Series is a dive harvesting and packing. Ray will review strategies to get the most from your harvest and packing tips to help maximize sales. Don't do all the work growing the crop and falter at the end with a poor harvest and pack process. Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Grow a great lettuce crop with the Jang Seeder, Paperpot Transplanter, and Kwik Klik seeder. Find tools for direct seeding, transplanting, and the nursery at paperpot.co. | |||
| Lettuce Pests and Diseases and How to Deal with Them - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 8 | 10 May 2023 | 00:24:20 | |
Like most crops, lettuce has pests and diseases that target it. Episode 8 in The Lettuce Grower Series shares his experience dealing with these issues. He goes over the most common pests and diseases while giving various solutions to help prevent and remedy problems. Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Protect your valuable crop from insects with Kwik Hoops. | |||
| Growing Great Lettuce in the Heat of Summer - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 7 | 03 May 2023 | 00:26:04 | |
Most growers struggle to grow lettuce in the heat of summer. In Episode 7 of The Lettuce Grower Series, Ray shares his advice for growing great greens in the summer. Ray share keys such as water, covering the crop, and timing. Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Protect your valuable crop from the summer heat with Kwik Hoops. | |||
| Growing a Successful Crop - Transplanting and Direct Seeding - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 6 | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:49:19 | |
Episode 6 in The Lettuce Grower Series goes deep into the details of transplanting and direct seeding. When is it advantageous to direct seed? When should you transplant? Ray will discuss why they use landscape fabric on their farm and the savings it gives them. We also consider when saving time and labor using the Paperpot Transplanter makes sense. Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Grow a great lettuce crop with the Jang Seeder, Paperpot Transplanter, and Kwik Klik seeder. Find tools for direct seeding, transplanting, and the nursery at paperpot.co. | |||
| The Surprising Truth About Carrots: Are They Really Profitable for Farmers? (MFB 16) | 19 Aug 2025 | 00:24:06 | |
Are carrots profitable? In this episode, we dive deep into the economics of growing and selling carrots to help you determine if this popular vegetable is worth adding to your farm's crop lineup. 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: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** 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 Amazon.com. | |||
| Drip, Overhead, and Misters - Crop Irrigation Basics - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 5 | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:22:04 | |
Episode 5 in The Lettuce Grower Series explores the different options for watering lettuce crops - drip, overhead, and mister irrigation. What are the pros and cons of each type? When is one more beneficial than another? How much water does lettuce need? Diego Footer hosts this 10-part series from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. Learn more about the course here. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops. | |||
| Protected Growing - Growing Under Cover - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 4 | 12 Apr 2023 | 00:26:19 | |
Episode 4 in The Lettuce Grower Series is a dive into protected growing. What are the benefits, and why you should consider growing under cover. Ray discusses the various ways to protect your lettuce crop from the elements and the advantages of doing it. This 10-part series is hosted by Diego Footer, from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book, The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. You can learn more about the course here. Get tools to help you grow lettuce at Paperpotco. | |||
| The Importance of Potting Soil - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 3 | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:24:36 | |
Episode 3 in The Lettuce Grower Series focuses on the importance of potting soil. The key to having a great lettuce crop is getting the seedlings off to a great start in the nursery. Ray will discuss what he looks for in the perfect potting soil and how you can get your seedlings off to a fantastic start. This 10-part series is hosted by Diego Footer, from @paperpotco, and the presenter is farmer Ray Tyler from @rosecreekfarms. Get Ray's book The Farmers Guide to Growing Organic Lettuce. You can get the book here. Ray also has an online course dedicated to growing lettuce. You can learn more about the course here. Get tools to help you grow lettuce at Paperpotco. | |||