The Urban Farmer Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

A self-proclaimed "greenie," Luke Magnesson shares his journey balancing family life with four children, ministry work, and bringing to life his dream of starting a small farm business in Alaska's challenging climate. Luke talks about his career transition from video production to ministry to hopefully farming, the realities of Alaska's unique growing conditions, and his practical approach to building a sustainable side business without sacrificing family time.

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

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

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

In this throwback episode, Curtis Stone talks about essential strategies for maintaining a profitable urban farm smack in the middle of summer. He shares his time-tested techniques for efficient harvesting, restaurant sales, and avoiding burnout.

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

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

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

In this episode, Diego breaks down the Jang Seeder: the $600 professional-grade tool that transforms seeding from a back-breaking chore into a precise, efficient process. He talks about how the Jang Precision Seeder works and why it's a worthy investment for every farm 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:
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Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:
 Carrot Cashflow
 Farm Small Farm Smart
 Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
 The Growing Microgreens Podcast
 The Urban Farmer Podcast
 The Rookie Farmer Podcast
 In Search of Soil Podcast

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

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

Curtis talks about the single most common mistake he sees on farms across North America: under-planting beds. In this eye-opening episode, he discusses how to potentially double your farm income by optimizing bed density with direct-seeded crops. 

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

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

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

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

In this episode, Jodi Roebuck shares how building strong relationships with retailers, restaurants, and local businesses has made his farm more resilient and profitable than focusing on crops alone. He shares practical strategies for creating your own support network: from hosting business owners at your farm to creating mutually beneficial partnerships with complementary producers.

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

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

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

In this episode, Curtis shares how he turned skeptical neighbors into his biggest supporters and why even strangers respect the hard work visible in well-maintained urban gardens. He talks about how urban farming reaches beyond growing food: it touches neighborhoods and becomes a catalyst for community change.

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

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

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

Stop overthinking transplanting and start making money. In this Urban Farmer Rewind episode, Diego breaks down the crucial fundamentals new market gardeners miss while chasing fancy equipment and advanced techniques. He talks about how to save time transplanting in the field by sticking to Curtis Stone's advice: "Green side up."

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

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

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

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

In this episode, urban farmer Curtis Stone shares how he doubles his farm's output through interplanting strategies. He reveals his step-by-step approach to efficient transplanting and interplanting strategies that maximize space. Curtis discusses which crops are worth transplanting versus direct seeding, as well as the key timing secrets that allow for continual harvests throughout the 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:
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 Instagram

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

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

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

In this episode, farmer Jodi and host Diego talk all about unpredictable weather and implementing crop protection to keep production beds safe. They also talk about how crop protection shields beds from the elements and helps accelerate growth even in challenging weather conditions.

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

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

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

In this episode, Curtis shares essential knowledge for market gardeners during the critical spring setup phase. He details his three proven irrigation systems and explains why cheap hardware store solutions ultimately cost more in wasted time and failed crops. He also talks about manipulating crop growth using low-cost poly tunnels and creating predictable harvest schedules even in unpredictable spring weather.

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

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

Follow Modern Grower:
 Instagram
 Instagram

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

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

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