Biochar and Its Action in the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 62
Release Date: 01/18/2026
5 Questions that Predict Farm Success (MFB 32)
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Starting a farm business demands more than agricultural knowledge: it requires a solid personal foundation most aspiring farmers overlook. In this episode, Diego shares crucial questions about your financial, emotional, and relationship stability that determine whether your farm business will enhance your life or destroy it. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out...
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The Role of Fungi in Agriculture - Gardening Beyond Basics 58
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In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos sheds light on the myriad roles that fungi play when it comes to agriculture. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a...
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Is the Paperpot Transplanter Worth the Investment? (MBF 31)
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After selling thousands of paper pot transplanters and working with farmers across America for over 7 years, Diego gives us the unfiltered truth about whether this popular tool is right for YOUR farm. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates...
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Avoiding Composting Mistakes - Gardening Beyond Basics 57
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In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke sheds light on the most common mistakes of making your own compost and how to avoid them. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate...
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Raised Beds: A Must or Mistake? (MBF 30)
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Raised beds: a market farming must-have or an overrated hassle? When do raised beds truly boost profits, and when do they create needless work? Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide...
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Compost for Improving the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 56
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In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson, talks about the kind of compost that can improve soil health. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program...
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Debt-Free Farming: Smart Spending for New Farmers (MFB 30)
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Financial mistakes kill farm dreams fast. In this episode, Diego talks about why avoiding debt in your first farming year is essential for long-term success and how smart financial decisions create the foundation for a thriving business. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate...
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How Cover Crops Can Break Up Soil Compaction - Gardening Beyond Basics 55
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In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health discusses exactly how cover crops can help mitigate and resolve soil compaction. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate...
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First Year Focus: Build Solid Foundations (MBF 28)
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Most aspiring farmers rush headlong into starting a farm business and figure things out as they go...an instant recipe for disappointment and costly mistakes. Begin with the end in mind by laying down the groundwork for long-term success. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate...
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When Nature Builds Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 54
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In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham describes the processeses that happen when nature is left to its own devices as it builds soil. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an...
info_outlineIn this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici sheds light on what biochar is and how it can affect productivity in soils.
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