Explore every episode of the podcast Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
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| Trends in Flower Farming | 10 Nov 2026 | 00:05:43 | |
In this episode, rookie farmer Alec asks veteran farmer Jen of Pig and Leaf Farm if there are any flower trends a new farmer should keep note of. 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. | |||
| Growing Veg to Service Restaurants | 09 Nov 2026 | 00:07:18 | |
In this episode, former seedsman, current farm manager Wesley Palmer shares strategies to choose and grow veg for restaurant 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: 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. | |||
| 4 Ways to Get More Production | 08 Nov 2026 | 00:08:25 | |
In this episode, podcast host Diego breaks down 4 ways to get more production off the farm without adding more land. 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. | |||
| Reestablishing a Farm Business in a New Location | 07 Nov 2026 | 00:06:08 | |
In this episode, farmer Troy Dickens of Tilth and Timber Farm shares his experience moving to a new locale and building a farm business from scratch. 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. | |||
| The Cost of a New Farmers Market | 06 Nov 2026 | 00:06:51 | |
In this episode, farmer Alec of Crop Culture Farm and farmer Richard of Sun and Soil Farm talk about the not-so-apparent costs that come with starting selling at a new farmers 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: 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. | |||
| Filtering the Relevant Tasks from the Noise | 05 Nov 2026 | 00:09:37 | |
In this episode, content creator Diego and educator Jodi talk about learning to decide which tasks move the needle on the business and which tasks are just busy work. 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. | |||
| Starting A Business From Opportunity | 04 Nov 2026 | 00:07:14 | |
In this episode, Ten Mile Mushrooms founder Kyle Beaver shares how he saw an opportunity to start a mushroom business...and took 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. | |||
| Getting Started with Growing Flowers | 03 Nov 2026 | 00:07:24 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Experiment, But Don't Lose Focus | 02 Nov 2026 | 00:05:50 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Choosing Microgreen Varieties | 01 Nov 2026 | 00:04:49 | |
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. 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. | |||
| Fancy Trays Aren't as Important as You Think | 31 Oct 2026 | 00:08:08 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Margins & Scaling on a Hog Operation | 30 Oct 2026 | 00:05:27 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Flowers for Pest Control | 29 Oct 2026 | 00:08:16 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Non-Monetary Gains from the Business | 28 Oct 2026 | 00:08:25 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Fostering Farmer-to-Farmer Relationships | 27 Oct 2026 | 00:05:07 | |
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: 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. | |||
| To Farm Sustainably is to Take Breaks | 26 Oct 2026 | 00:06:39 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Where to Find Your Customers | 25 Oct 2026 | 00:06:15 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Not Competing on Price | 24 Oct 2026 | 00:07:54 | |
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: 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. | |||
| How Far to Drive for Good Hog Stock | 23 Oct 2026 | 00:07:21 | |
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: 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. | |||
| The Cost of a New Farmers Market | 22 Oct 2026 | 00:07:56 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Why Grow a LOT of Different Microgreens | 21 Oct 2026 | 00:09:13 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Handling Bookkeeping and Finances | 20 Oct 2026 | 00:05:33 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Volume Over Premium Pricing | 19 Oct 2026 | 00:06:57 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Supporting Farmers Where They Are | 18 Oct 2026 | 00:09:56 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Summer Tomato Diseases | 17 Oct 2026 | 00:06:35 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Are You Maximizing the Land You Have | 16 Oct 2026 | 00:05:17 | |
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: 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. | |||
| Fungi in Agricultural Relationships | 15 Oct 2026 | 00:06:45 | |
In this episode, mycologist Dennis Desjardin talks about fungi and the roles they play in agriculture. 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. | |||
| Integrating a Spouse into the Business | 14 Oct 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about their experiences bringing on their spouses to farm with them full-time. 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. | |||
| The Best Seller Fancy Salad | 13 Oct 2026 | 00:06:38 | |
In this episode, rookie farmer Alec shares his fancy salad sales with farmers Cliff and Jen of Pig and Leaf 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: 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. | |||
| Farming on 3 Plots of Land | 12 Oct 2026 | 00:09:23 | |
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens shares his experience growing on 3 separate pieces of land while running the entire farming operation. 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. | |||
| Getting Customers to Try New Things | 11 Oct 2026 | 00:08:35 | |
In this episode, seed rep-turned-farm manager Wesley Palmer of Quercus talks with rookie farmer Alec Smith about getting customers to try new products. 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. | |||
| The Cost of Learning | 10 Oct 2026 | 00:08:14 | |
In this episode, part-time farmer, part-time truck driver Jared Sapach of Reuben's Roots talks about how the mistakes made when running a farm and business is the cost of learning. 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. | |||
| Invest in Yourself | 09 Oct 2026 | 00:04:32 | |
In this episode, chef-turned-farmer Mikey Russo talks about the importance of investing not just in the business but also in yourself as a business owner and a person. 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. | |||
| Small-Scale Farming is Human-Scale | 08 Oct 2026 | 00:09:16 | |
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer talks about the small-scale farming model is more accessible and affordable to get into than others may think. 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. | |||
| Growing Potatoes with Carrots | 07 Oct 2026 | 00:05:16 | |
In this episode, farmer Richard of Sun and Soil Farm shares how they're able to grow potatoes and carrots on their beds side by side. 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. | |||
| Building Your Farm to Your Context | 06 Oct 2026 | 00:09:35 | |
In this episode, Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about being intentional about how you build a farm around your context. 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. | |||
| Nominating Farms for Grants | 05 Oct 2026 | 00:05:27 | |
In this episode, founder of the For Farmers Movement Dana DiPrima shares how individuals can nominate farms they want to support for their grants. 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. | |||
| Holding Onto Your Best Employees | 04 Oct 2026 | 00:06:45 | |
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Glover of Mountain Fresh Creamery talks about valuing her best employees and how she keeps them on the team for years. 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. | |||
| People are Going to Buy Flowers Anyway | 03 Oct 2026 | 00:04:40 | |
In this episode, farmers Cliff and Jen of Pig and Leaf Farm talk about growing flowers locally. 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. | |||
| Focusing Tasks that Pay | 02 Oct 2026 | 00:08:59 | |
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck joins content creator Diego Footer as they talk about making the business more efficient by focusing on tasks that actually pay. 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. | |||
| Growing Less Common Market Garden Crops | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:06:04 | |
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm talks about how they make the logistics and economics work growing less common market garden 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: 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. | |||
| Adapt the Business When the Market Sends Signals | 30 Sep 2026 | 00:08:48 | |
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer talks about clocking when the market's sending signals on what it wants and how to pivot to meet the changing demand. 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. | |||
| Studs & Duds of the Summer | 29 Sep 2026 | 00:08:55 | |
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about their respective summer crop winners (and losers) this 2026 season. 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. | |||
| Seed Reps are Your Best Friend | 28 Sep 2026 | 00:04:42 | |
In this episode, former Johnny's Seeds seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer doubles down on why seed reps are a small farm owner's untapped resource. 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. | |||
| The Flexibility of Microgreens | 27 Sep 2026 | 00:07:17 | |
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about how microgreens can play many roles on 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: 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. | |||
| Set Benchmarks On Your Farm | 26 Sep 2026 | 00:04:40 | |
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer drills the importance of setting benchmarks on the farm (and not just sales benchmarks, either). 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. | |||
| Is Permaculture Just a Fad? | 25 Sep 2026 | 00:10:14 | |
In this episode, permaculture pioneers Cliff and Jenn of Pig & Leaf Farm talk about how, yes, permaculture is just a fad. 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. | |||
| Potatoes & Sweet Potatoes on Small Acreages | 24 Sep 2026 | 00:07:37 | |
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about how potatoes and sweet potatoes can actually be profitable on small acreage. 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. | |||
| How You Present Your Produce | 23 Sep 2026 | 00:05:17 | |
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and business owner and content creator Diego Footer talk about the impact of how a product's presentation can directly impact its sales. 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. | |||
| The Push for Regenerative | 22 Sep 2026 | 00:11:22 | |
In this episode, entomologist and agroecologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka talks about how agriculture in general is moving towards a holistic, regenerative approach. 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. | |||