FSFS115: Knowing and Growing What Chef's Want and What's Profitable with chef and farmer, The Culinary Gardener Evan Chender
Release Date: 09/27/2017
Native & Imported Beneficial Insects
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In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about using both native and imported beneficial insects on the farm. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens
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In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn shares his thought process behind arriving at the most optimal price for his microgreens. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Old School Networking Selling to Chefs
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In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin shares how he connects with chefs through old school networking. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability
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In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson shares how she balances her strict microgreens schedule while maintaining flexibility to care for her kids. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Stand Up
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In this episode, grower John Smajda doubles down on the importance of standing up at your farmers market booth. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Dealing with Bermuda Grass
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In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi shares how they deal with troublesome bermuda grass on their farm. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Local Line Setup and Integration
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In this episode, Local Line CEO Cole Jones talks us through setting up a farm store on Local Line. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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A Small Flower Grower's Place in the Local Scene
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In this episode, flower farmer Benny Pino talks about a small flower farm's place in the local flower and farmers market scene. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Premium Limited Product
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In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert shares the lucrative idea of putting out limited-time premium products to stand out at the farmers market. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
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Replacing a Market with Online Sales
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In this episode, farmer Ray Tyler talks about the work that goes into replacing a sales outlet with an online farm store. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock Farming: Large Scale Farming: Small Farm Tools
info_outlineUtilizing his experience as a chef Evan Chender has set out to produce niche crops for chefs such as edible flowers and more exotic cultivars and types of vegetables. It's this niche approach which has given him an edge in his market place. While a lot of other farmers just grow salad mix, Evan stands out because he produces crops that others don't.
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Learn how to start a microgreens business in Chris Thoreau's Build Your Microgreen Business Workshop.
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