GFL79: The Independent Farmstead with Shawn and Beth Dougherty
Release Date: 10/30/2017
Where to Start with No-Till
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In this episode, farmer and educator Jesse Frost shares how a farm can start its no-till journey. 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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Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains
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In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares how his experiment using 100-foot paper chains went. 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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Your Seed Supplier and You
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In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier. 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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To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains
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In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about whether or not to leave the paperpot chains in the beds before planting in a new crop. 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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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
info_outlineShawn and Beth Dougherty authors of The Independent Farmstead join me to talk about farmsteading, rotational grazing, and on farm water systems.
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