DJ Decks, Cannabis, & Kale: Finding Purpose in Permaculture Farming (CC55)
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Join Derek as he shares his inspiring journey from cannabis caretaker to DJ to regenerative farmer at Rosemary's Oasis. He shares how he and his wife balance multiple income streams as they lay down the foundations of a sustainable farm focused on microgreens, herbalism, and permaculture principles...all while building a family.
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From Farm Dreams to Canning Fortune: The Last Artisan Cannery in the Northwest (CC54)
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In this episode, Russell Loughmiller of Muirhead Canning Company sheds light on how small-scale farmers can turn excess harvest into premium shelf-stable products that sell for twice the price of commercial alternatives. Learn how value-added processing can create year-round revenue streams and build customer loyalty through a CSA-style pre-order system that eliminates guesswork and stabilizes cash flow. Interested in watching the series? Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: ...
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Farm Your Way to Freedom: Building a Debt-Free Farm Business (CC53)
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Join Dallas Half Acre Farm owner Michael Bell as he shares his practical, low-pressure approach to building a profitable part-time farm business. Michael, a full-time PE teacher with retirement on the horizon, reveals his simplified CSA model that focuses on just 3-4 high-value crops while requiring minimal infrastructure and startup costs. Learn how he serves 35-40 customers weekly with a flexible, bi-weekly delivery system that eliminates upfront payments and traditional CSA stress. Whether you're approaching retirement, looking for supplemental income, or wanting to test the farming waters...
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Work Smarter, Not Harder: A Market Gardener's Systems for Solo Success (CC52)
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In this episode, host Diego welcomes returning guest Jill Duncan as she embarks on the journey of moving her farm a little ways away from an urban center outside the city. She shares how she's moving her farm operations, the challenges of the move, how she's maintaining her customer base, and how she's planning and laying out her new farm given her market garden experience. Interested in watching the series? Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other...
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From Oil Fields to Farm Fields: A Quest for Health Becomes a Retirement Dream (CC51)
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In this episode, host Diego welcomes Kelly Dafor, a farmer-to-be at the beginning of their farming journey. Kelly is looking to transition out of the oil and gas industry and into agriculture. She shares the reason for the transition, her plans and goals for her farm, the challenges she expects to have, and the gains she looks forward to. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on .
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Adding Farm Profits with You-Pick Blackberries (CC50)
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Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms in Weimar, Texas shares their you-pick farming model that includes not only vegetables but also cut flowers and blackberries, which is the biggest draw. He talks about the labor, economics, and marketing strategies that go into running their farm, as well as how blackberries can be an incredibly profitable crop for market farmers. Lastly, he touches on plant sales, farm stand sales, and restaurant sales as complementary income that allows their farm to run all year round. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at Listen to other podcasts on the...
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The Frugal Farmer's Journey: Cultivating Profits Through Prudent Spending (CC49)
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Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market returns to the show to look back on their 10-year market gardening journey. He shares the practical financial mindset with which he ran Barlow Roots, as well as how they manage their finances both inside and outside the business. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on .
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Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)
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Jay Tracy of CucumberShop.com shares his interesting journey of starting a hobby, which later turned into a business of breeding and selecting the best of over 70 different varieties of cucumbers and selling cucumber seeds online. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on .
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High Prices, Small Portions: Cracking the Code of Japanese Market Gardening (CC47)
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Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan joins host Diego to share his interesting farming journey and how he began selling organic produce not just in his local area but all over Japan. He also talks about the differences between farming in the US and farming in Japan, as well as the reality of organic farming in Japan. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99 on .
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The Time Trap: Are You Losing Precious Moments Without Realizing It?
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This is the audio version of my newsletter Seeding Thoughts. Subscribe and read previous issues of the newsletter . Time slips away quickly, especially when raising children, leaving parents wishing they could relive precious moments. The key is to proactively manage your present by implementing "Sacred Time" - non-negotiable slots in your schedule dedicated to important relationships and activities. By deliberately planning and prioritizing these moments, you can shape your life around what truly matters, ensuring that when you look back, you'll see a story of love, connection,...
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