Explore every episode of the podcast Farm Small Farm Smart
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| Summer Struggles and Successes: A Farmer's Journey in the Heat - Farm Startup - Episode 24 | 23 Aug 2024 | 00:58:14 | |
In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec talk about the challenges that come with growing vegetables in the heat of summer—scheduling crop succession, dealing with the difficulties of maintaining greens, and adapting to the market's changing demands. 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 Growing Microgreens Podcast: Microgreens and Montana Dreams: Joe Sessions on Building a Local Brand | 19 Aug 2024 | 01:11:17 | |
Joe Naiman-Sessions of N Bar S Microgreens in Helena, Montana shares his microgreen growing journey, from reaching out to other microgreen growers in the area and selling to grocery stores, to broadening their product offering to include edible flowers, to their success in selling live cut microgreens at farmer's markets. Joe also shares his edible flower cultivation methods, his plans to expand to market gardening, as well as how he effectively keeps on top of bookkeeping and cashflow management. 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 Chris's online course Growing Your Profitable Microgreens Business https://microgreens.teachable.com/courses | |||
| 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 | |||
| Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 5: Prepping Soil & Creating Beds (FSFS243) | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:47:59 | |
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 5 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin walks us through what has worked for him on his farm when it comes to prepping the soil and building beds. More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4
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| Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 4: Finding Land & Farm Design (FSFS242) | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:30:42 | |
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 4 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about how to access land, evaluating a property for a farm, overall farm design, drainage, standardization, tool storage, composting, material handling, farm access, wash station, customer access, and employees. More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4
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| Set Boundaries for CSA Members (Growing for Market Monday) | 07 Mar 2022 | 00:06:55 | |
Use code is "SMART" to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! It's okay to say NO to your CSA members. If you are new to running a CSA, expanding to increase membership, or just trying to improve with every season, this advice is for you. You have my permission to be inflexible when it comes to members' special requests. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/set-boundaries-csa-members-and-set-yourself-up-success Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 3: Crop Selection & Pricing (FSFS241) | 04 Mar 2022 | 00:26:17 | |
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the third module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about selecting the right crops for your farm and how to price them. More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4
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| Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 2: Researching a Market (FSFS240) | 25 Feb 2022 | 00:32:33 | |
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the second module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about the importance of doing market research, as well as the different market streams you can sell your products to. More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4
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| Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 1: Goal Setting (FSFS239) | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:25:40 | |
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the first module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about the importance of setting goals prior to starting your farm business—from how many hours you want to work on the farm, to your expectations in your first year of farming. Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4 More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh | |||
| Fitting Farming to Your Life with Josh Sattin (FSFS238) | 18 Feb 2022 | 00:46:47 | |
Farmer Josh Sattin joins me to talk about how he has modified his farm to fit his lifestyle. We get into some of the things that he has changed on his farm in recent years to make farming easier and more successful.
We also introduce a brand new, free farming course that Josh and I are launching. Watch the Sattin Hill Farm Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIuQBEr4pd4 More on the course: https://www.paperpot.co/josh
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| Cover Cropping in No-till Systems (Growing for Market Monday) | 07 Feb 2022 | 00:09:08 | |
Use code is "SMART" to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! All the evidence shows we cannot improve on nature's model. So how do we put into action ecological principles of soil care that are based on non-disturbance? This chapter, excerpted from my book The No-Till Organic Vegetable Farm, describes some of the techniques we employ to enhance the natural phenomena that protect and regenerate the soil. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/cover-cropping-notill-systems Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| Stewarding the Land with Noah Poulos (SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE) | 04 Feb 2022 | 00:40:00 | |
Stewarding the Land offers insights on a holistic view of all aspects of caring for the land. This is a platform to share the stories of biologists, farmers, foresters, ranchers, conservationists, indigenous people, faith leaders, and anyone else involved in this work. We will discuss the most innovative, creative, and practical methods of restoring landscapes while making sure human needs are met in rural America. Listen to more episodes: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/ | |||
| No-till Bed Flips and Transplanting Protocols (Growing for Market Monday) | 24 Jan 2022 | 00:11:44 | |
Use code is "SMART" to get 30% off any new magazine subscription! For a small farm nerd, the best thing about touring farms around the country is experiencing growing systems in action. Over the past five years, I've done just that. My partner and I have had the amazing opportunity to work on more than 14 production-driven small farms and to visit dozens more. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/notill-bed-flips-and-transplanting-protocols Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| 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 | |||
| What's Brewing - Beyond Compost Tea - Building Great Soil (WB10) | 19 Jan 2022 | 00:15:09 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea wraps up the tenth part of the series going beyond compost tea. How can you build and maintain great soil with other soil management practices. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| What's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB09) | 12 Jan 2022 | 00:18:18 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is. How to make it. How it is different from compost tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| Dahlias Are Well Worth the Investment (Growing for Market Monday) | 10 Jan 2022 | 00:11:52 | |
I absolutely adore dahlias! In my opinion, they are a nearly perfect crop to have on the farm. With an extremely long harvest window of up to 3 months, these brilliant gems have become the workhorse of our summer garden. There are thousands of varieties to choose from in nearly every shape, size, and color and for a trialing fanatic like me, the process of choosing is a blast! Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/Dahlias-are-well-worth-the-investment Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| What's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB08) | 05 Jan 2022 | 00:13:24 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| What's Brewing - Tips and Advice for Applying Compost Tea (WB07) | 29 Dec 2021 | 00:34:26 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the different ways of applying compost tea from foliar sprays to root injections. He covers simple to complex ways of application using a variety of equipment. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| The Scientific Truth About Garlic Varieties (Growing for Market Monday) | 27 Dec 2021 | 00:07:08 | |
Garlic is grown and sold under hundreds of different variety names. However, research tells us that there are really only ten types of garlic. In this article, we will look at why there is so much confusion over garlic varieties, and what it means to you as a grower. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/garlic-varieties Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| What's Brewing - How to Brew Compost Tea Step by Step (WB06) | 22 Dec 2021 | 00:33:01 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the steps of how to make compost tea. From basic tea to more advanced brews Troy gives you some different options. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| What's Brewing - Compost Tea Brewers - Small to Large (WB05) | 15 Dec 2021 | 00:18:34 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| Consider Growing Cukes Umbrella Style (Growing for Market Monday) | 13 Dec 2021 | 00:05:10 | |
Consider growing cukes umbrella style by Andrew Mefferd. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/articles/considergrowingcukesumbrellastyle Learn more about Growing for Market: Follow Growing for Market: | |||
| What's Brewing - What Materials and Ingredients to Brew Quality Compost Tea (WB04) | 08 Dec 2021 | 00:21:37 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what materials and ingredients you need to brew quality compost tea. He also discusses how varying these ingredients can change the microbial makeup of the tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| 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 | |||
| What's Brewing - Producing Great Compost for Great Compost Tea (WB03) | 01 Dec 2021 | 00:45:58 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about compost production for great teas. He also discusses which types of composts are a good fit for compost tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| What's Brewing - Compost and The Soil Food Web (WB02) | 24 Nov 2021 | 00:29:14 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea discusses the importance of the soil food web and the microorganisms that make it up. This is foundation information which will be built on later in the series. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| What's Brewing - What is Compost Tea? (WB01) | 17 Nov 2021 | 00:11:53 | |
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea begins his new series digging into the in and out of compost tea. In Episode 1 Troy introduces the basic concepts of compost tea - what is it, how you make it. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/
This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| Tomato Grafting - Why It's Worth It with Andrew Mefferd (FSFS237) | 05 Nov 2021 | 00:45:48 | |
Andrew Mefferd of Growing for Market Magazine joins me to talk about why tomato graft is worth it. Learn more about the magazine https://growingformarket.com/ Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter | |||
| Why I'm Transitioning Part of My Business to the Next Thing | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:09:30 | |
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Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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| How Much Will People Pay for Convenience? | 13 Aug 2021 | 00:16:16 | |
In this episode, Diego discusses how much people will actually pay for convenience. With deliveries becoming more and more popular, it turns out people will pay a lot. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| The Seasonal Farm Bag - A Different Way to Sell More Product | 06 Aug 2021 | 00:09:21 | |
In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag. What it is and why it might make sense for your farm. Check out their farm bag at: https://www.rosecreekfarmstore.com Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| The Tail End a Special Father's Day Edition | 18 Jun 2021 | 00:33:20 | |
In this episode, Diego talks about finding ourselves in The Tail End as parents and being a dad. He also discusses being a dad and farmer with Jeremy Tolley of https://www.instagram.com/redthreadfarm. We close out the episode talking kids TV that is actually good. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| Creating Lasting Memories - Memorial Day Edition | 28 May 2021 | 00:34:02 | |
In this episode, Diego discusses the ways in which we lose people and how we can build memories with the people we have before we lose them. He also asks the question - "Would you want this band to crash your Memorial Day Party?" Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| The Mental Health Crisis - A Large Problem in the Farm Community (FSFS236) | 10 Mar 2021 | 01:15:21 | |
Dr. Holly Roberts, a licensed psychologist, joins me to talk about the mental health crisis in America. A crisis that is impacting the farm community at a greater rate than other industries. We talk about what is mental and behavioral health, why it is important, why some people don't prioritize it enough, and how you can improve mental health. We also talk about the importance of checking up on our kids for good mental health and encouraging communication and a positive mindset. How to get help
Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| 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 | |||
| Maybe Farming Isn't the Perfect Job for You (AND THAT'S OK!) (FSFS235) | 22 Feb 2021 | 00:55:39 | |
A lot of us who go into farming probably had an idealized vision of what farming as a career is supposed to be like and how our lives and lifestyles would just naturally meld into that vision when we start farming: grow some vegetables, sell them, pay the bills, live a quiet life while eating good food. As simple as it sounds—and many of us have experienced this firsthand, no doubt—it doesn't happen that way. There's all the nitty-gritty of designing your operation, ensuring there's a market for what you grow, and making sure the numbers are enough to keep you on a living wage, among other things. So, say you've started farming for a while, but the lifestyle is leagues away from what you imagined it to be and it just isn't hitting off. What would you do then? In this episode, we're talking to Sam Billings, someone who fell in love with the idea of permaculture and farming, tried it, and decided he was happier working at a company and gardening as a hobby instead of making it his full-time job. Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/ | |||
| Running Very Profitable Self-Serve Farmstands (FSFS234) | 08 Feb 2021 | 01:17:53 | |
In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we're talking to Joel Konrad of Konrad Farm Markets who primarily sells pumpkins. Joel's business model is both interesting and simple: he rents out spaces on busy streets and sets up self-service farm stands made of repurposed metal trailers. Despite the model's simplicity, a few things go into the planning: choosing a well-populated street, choosing a property with good visibility, enough space for multiple cars to park at a time, and a safe spot to turn around. When it comes to pricing, their method is equally as simple: eyeballing—largely dependent on the sizes rather than the weight. Connect with Joel: https://www.instagram.com/konradfarmmarkets/
Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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| Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233) | 25 Jan 2021 | 01:17:15 | |
As farmers and business owners, it's easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations. This episode's guest, Derek Amadi from Texas, is trying to spend more time with his family, enjoy the experiences of parenting, and pay attention to his farm just enough. What about you? Spending time on the farm is inevitable, but it's important to remember to take breaks every now and then and to be grateful for the things we have. Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/emadi_acres_farm
Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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| Create Your Best 2021 - A Process for Reflecting on 2020 to Plan 2021 (FSFS232) | 11 Jan 2021 | 01:11:38 | |
We've just signed off from 2020 and we're starting a new year in 2021. Looking back at the past year, how does it make you feel? Are you sighing with relief, just glad that it's finally over? Or maybe you're looking at how even though 2020 wasn't that great of a year, there were still things to be happy and thankful about? Javan's workshop: https://allpointsdesign.ca/product/envision-2021-workshop/ In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we have Javan Bernakevitch, and we're talking about year-end reviews: how you should do it, why you should do it, and how it can hopefully help set you up for a better 2021 by doing an honest self-reflection and setting intention. It won't just be looking at facts and numbers, it's also taking stock of your emotions, what brought you joy, what brought you suffering, and planning it out in the year ahead to get the same, or even better, results.
Follow Javan: https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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| 10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2021 (FSFS231) | 28 Dec 2020 | 02:17:20 | |
Today Javan Bernakevitch and I each go through our top 5 life lessons from 2020. Follow Javan: https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Podcasts by Diego Footer: Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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| Predatory Insects and Integrated Pest Management with Sheri Frey (FSFS230) | 14 Dec 2020 | 01:15:33 | |
Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organics - joins me to talk about how you can use beneficial insects on your farm or in your garden to help control pest pressure. She also discusses how beneficial insects are just one part of integrated pest management. Learn more about Arbico Organics - https://www.arbico-organics.com/
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| Businesses That Succeed Pivot - Rebuilding A Farm Business Model Overnight (FSFS229) | 16 Sep 2020 | 01:04:29 | |
In today's episode of Farm Small Farm Smart The pandemic brought about several restaurant closures, and that does not spell well for the farmers supplying them. But like many things in life, it's the tough times that bring out the best in people. Today, we're talking to farmer Adam Pollack of Closed Loop Farms in Chicago, IL. In March Adam had to deal with a loss of the majority of his restaurant customer base overnight due to COVID-19. Instead of trying to wait for restaurants to come back online, Adam and his team set out to rebuild their whole business model from the ground up. They shifted from selling only to restaurants to selling directly to consumers. With a shift in their customer base, they also had to shift the products they were selling. Closed Loop Farms began aggregating products from other local producers and shifting their microgreen production to meet new demand. Overall the changes weren't easy, but it has worked out so far and put their business in a stronger position going forward. Adam is a great example of a business owner that adapted and pivoted when his back was up against the wall showing that regardless of how hard things might seem, there's always a way out. Today's Guest - Adam PollackAdam is a microgreen farmer and the owner of Closed Loop Farms. His farm was servicing nearly one hundred restaurants in the Chicago area until the pandemic came. Now, he and his team have adapted by going online. Closed Loop Farms – Website | Shopify | Facebook | Instagram
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| The CSA Farm Sales Model - Why We Like It featuring Jessica Washkowiak (FSFS228) | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:44:45 | |
Jessica Washkowiak from Field to Fork Farm joins me to talk about why she loves the CSA business model for their farm. We also discuss how they run their CSA, manage crop diversity, and how they market their CSA. Field to Fork Farm https://www.instagram.com/fieldtoforkcsa/
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| Sourcing High-Quality Microgreen Seeds with Lisa Mumm of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds (FSFS227) | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:19:15 | |
The owner of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, Lisa Mumm, joins Chris Thoreau and me to talk about how Mumm's sources high-quality microgreen seeds. Most of those seeds are sourced locally in Saskatchewan. Lisa also details their extensive procedures that ensure that all of the seed they sell is pathogen-free. You can purchase microgreen seeds at Mumm's Sprouting Seeds https://www.sprouting.com
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| Great Crops Start with Great Seeds - Tips for Microgreen Seed Sourcing (FSFS226) | 26 Aug 2020 | 01:06:10 | |
Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of sourcing high quality, pathogen-free seed for a microgreens operation. Chris's online course Growing Your Profitable Microgreens Business https://microgreens.teachable.com/courses
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| 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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| Crushing It Selling Spice Blends and Vegetables Online (FSFS225) | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:53:51 | |
Farmer and Entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry (http://www.soulfitgrill.com/) joins me to discuss the two different online sales platforms he is using to sell his vegetables and his spice blends. One platform is a very beginner, basic platform, and the other is more advanced. Chaz also details why he got into creating spice blends and what running that business is like. Follow Chaz https://www.instagram.com/sweetwaterfarmshtx
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| Creating Farm Efficiencies and Lessons Learned from Moving Farms (FSFS224) | 12 Aug 2020 | 01:04:21 | |
Farmer Erich Schultz joins me to talk about lessons he has learned after moving his farm several times over the past 10 years. Along the way, Erich has streamlined his farming operation to use fewer tools and use simpler processes. He also talks about partnering with developers to gain access to land. Follow Erich https://www.instagram.com/steadfastfarm
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| The Many Benefits of Growing Vegetables Under Shade Cloth (FSFS223) | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:17:17 | |
Farmer Derek Emadi joins me to talk about why he is growing most of his summer vegetables under shade cloth. It's a passive tool that provides multiple benefits to him and his crop. Follow Derek https://www.instagram.com/emadi_acres_farm
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