Stay ConnectedDaily farm and garden talk. All about growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens.
Each episode focuses on one specific topic – growing practices, how-to, farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, soil preparation, weed management, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance.
Hosted and produced by Diego Footer’s Modern Grower Podcast Network.
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In this episode, Diego discusses why simple can be better than complex for some businesses and why the imperfect path isn't always the best path. We close with the thinker - "Workable ways to cut cost and increase profit." Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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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
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In this episode, Diego talks about why the worst part of any job is really just the worst part of another job in a different form - all jobs have bad parts. He also discusses the danger of lowering prices to stimulate sales. Laura Patterson of https://handgrowngreens.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-decide-if-starting-a-microgreens-business-is-right-for-you/ joins to talk about the worst parts of running a microgreen business. We close out the episode talking kids TV that is actually good. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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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
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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
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
In this episode, Diego discusses the downside of up - focusing on what you don't like about what you like and the importance of getting more people into your business. Javan Bernakevitch of https://www.allpointsdesign.ca joins to talk about making more holistic decisions. We close out the episode with the fruits that are only good as fruits. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
In this episode, Diego discusses how the Mr.Beast Burger model might make sense for farms and why you can't just love an idea. Dan Brisebois of https://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com// joins to talk farm sales and changing since COVID. We close out the episode with the Top Ten Vegetables Grown Worldwide. 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/
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
In this episode, Diego discusses how you probably can't do it all alone and why being likable is so important in today's business landscape. Chris Thoreau of Urban Micro joins to talk about the Top Ten Considerations for Starting a Microgreens Business. We close out the episode by letting the cat out of the bag on a big scam. 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/
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
In this episode, Diego talks about the cost trade-offs of being great versus being mediocre while asking if you are willing to go "All-In". For that conversation, he is joined by Javan Bernakevitch of www.allpointsdesign.ca. He talks about the classic summer movie The Sandlot and gets into the Super League of Farm Tools - the ten tools to rule them all. 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/
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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.
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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.
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This episode was produced by Diego Footer.
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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/
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/
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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
Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/
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