Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Daily 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.

The Challenge of Growing Summer Greens in Tennessee 04/24/2024

The Challenge of Growing Summer Greens in Tennessee In this episode, farmer Ray Tyler talks about the challenges he faces growing salad greens in the heat of Tennessee summer. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397868

Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day 04/23/2024

Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day In this episode, farmers Max Becher and Mike Roberts talk about factors to consider before they decide to add a delivery day. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397858

Where to Start with No-Till 04/22/2024

Where to Start with No-Till 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397853

Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains 04/21/2024

Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397828

Your Seed Supplier and You 04/20/2024

Your Seed Supplier and You 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397823

To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains 04/19/2024

To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397808

Native & Imported Beneficial Insects 04/18/2024

Native & Imported Beneficial Insects 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397798

Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens 04/17/2024

Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397763

Old School Networking Selling to Chefs 04/16/2024

Old School Networking Selling to Chefs 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397693

Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability 04/14/2024

Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397663

Stand Up 04/13/2024

Stand Up 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397628

Dealing with Bermuda Grass 04/12/2024

Dealing with Bermuda Grass 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397583

Local Line Setup and Integration 04/11/2024

Local Line Setup and Integration 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397528

A Small Flower Grower's Place in the Local Scene 04/10/2024

A Small Flower Grower's Place in the Local Scene 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397493

Premium Limited Product 04/09/2024

Premium Limited Product 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397373

Replacing a Market with Online Sales 04/08/2024

Replacing a Market with Online Sales 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397343

Gamechanging Tools for the Small Farm 04/07/2024

Gamechanging Tools for the Small Farm In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick talks about some must-have tools to get a new farm business up and going. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397303

Bootstrapping Your Farm 04/06/2024

Bootstrapping Your Farm In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin talks about the logistics behind bootstrapping a farm business. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397293

What to Look for When Hiring 04/05/2024

What to Look for When Hiring In this episode,farmer Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks about traits he looks for when hiring out new farm crew. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397288

Get Creative and Become Anti-Fragile 04/04/2024

Get Creative and Become Anti-Fragile In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about turning your business anti-fragile by getting creative. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397283

The Risks in Growing Microgreens in Compost 04/03/2024

The Risks in Growing Microgreens in Compost In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer Max Becher discuss the potential health risks with growing microgreens in pure compost. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397278

New Crops & Focus Crops 04/02/2024

New Crops & Focus Crops In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about how he being consistent with his focus crops. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397268

Creating SOPs and Checklists 03/31/2024

Creating SOPs and Checklists In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer Jordan MacPhee talk about creating standard operating procedures and checklists for tasks 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/30397263

Breeding Plants for Multiple Disease Resistance 03/30/2024

Breeding Plants for Multiple Disease Resistance In this episode, plant scientist Dr. Robert Pyne talks about the work that goes into breeding multiple disease resistance in plants. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857588

Respecting Your Workplace Dynamics 03/29/2024

Respecting Your Workplace Dynamics In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about the importance of respecting workplace dynamics for a harmonious working environment. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857563

Life Adapts to the Business 03/28/2024

Life Adapts to the Business In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about how life adapts to the business. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857533

Adding a Design Business to Your Flower Farm 03/27/2024

Adding a Design Business to Your Flower Farm In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talks about the logistics and economics behind tacking on a design business to your 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857313

Choosing Tomato Rootstock 03/26/2024

Choosing Tomato Rootstock In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about choosing the right tomato rootstock for your growing needs. 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857253

More Variety, Higher Average Order 03/25/2024

More Variety, Higher Average Order In this episode, farmer and aggregator Max Becher talks about how their customers' average order got a boost after they added more offerings in their 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857168

What to Look for When Sourcing Seeds 03/24/2024

What to Look for When Sourcing Seeds In this episode, Lisa Mumm of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds talks about the questions to ask when looking to source seeds from a 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 /episode/index/show/permaculturevoices/id/29857118

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