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Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

The Modern Grower Podcast Network

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.

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01:10:49

20 Years of Building Soil with Cover Crops - The Real...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/10/28

Nicolas Donck of Crystal Organic farm joins me to talk about how growing cover crops for the past 20 years have impacted his soil. How have trace minerals and compost teas helped with his soil and crops. Why he grows so much under high tunnels and what are some of the big challenges to growing crops in the south. Nicolas grows on a multigenerational farm, with 7 acres in production, 2 of which are under protected culture. Crystal Organic Farm is one of the oldest certified organic farms in the

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01:16:03

75 Chicks to 10000 - No Experience to Full Time...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/10/23

This BEST OF episode is a replay of a previous episode. Grassfed Life Courses: https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses Ronan' story is so simple, so common, yet uniquely inspiring; IT IS GREAT. This is a real story from a real person. Starting with 75 chicks eight years ago and growing that to over 10,000 today. Going from the corporate world to full-time farmer; Ronan didn't start as a farmer, he became a farmer. In a world of negativity, there are a lot of people out there doing

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01:06:32

The Many Reasons Why Microgreens Might NOT Be a Fit...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/10/21

Microgreen Grower Chris Thoreau and I discuss a variety of reasons why microgreens might not be a fit for you. This is a realistic look at what growing microgreens as a business is really like. From quick turn around times week after week to attention to detail to scaleability to the day to day drudgery - they aren't a perfect business, yet nothing is. Chris's Growing Your Microgreens Business Course: http://bit.ly/learntogrowmicrogreens Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot

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01:31:22

How to Hire the Right Person for Your Farm - Advice...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/10/14

Hiring troubles? Nervous about hiring? Then this is the episode for you. I am joined by Farmer and HR Specialist Jeremy Tolley of Red Thread Farm. Jeremy has spent the past 20 years of his career in HR, recruiting and training. He's hired (directly or through my staff) literally thousands of people. In this episode, he will share his experiences hiring and give tips and advice to help you with the hiring process on your farm. If you need to hire someone in the near future, then this a

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01:03:40

Growing A Farm with The Resources You Have with...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/10/07

Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about some of the challenges they face with the scale they are at. They aren't quite big enough to be where they want, but growing has its own set of challenges. How are they approaching this growth wall, and what lies ahead for them? Follow Loblolly at https://www.instagram.com/loblollyfarm/ Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG

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57:53

Building Soils with Min-Till, Biochar and Compost

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/09/30

Farmer and Soil Consultant James Hutchinson joins me to talk about his method for building soils on his Tasmanian farm. He utilizes minimum tillage alongside composting, cover cropping and biochar to build soil in his permabeds. He will give advice on getting soils tests and making hot and cold compost. Follow James: https://www.instagram.com/longleyorganic https://www.instagram.com/activevistagram/ James' online Farm Store: https://www.activevista.com.au/ Increase farm efficiency with

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01:03:30

Breeding Trees, Restoring a Piece of America’s Past...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/09/14

This is a replay of a previously aired episode - #57. NOTE: BADGERSETT HAS SINCE SHUT DOWN BUSINESS OPERATIONS. PLEASE DO NOT ORDER ANYTHING FROM THEIR COMPANY. An interview with Phil Rutter of Badgersett Research Corporation. We talk about why perennial based woody agriculture is important and how chestnuts and hazelnuts fit into that. We also talk a lot about plant breed and using mass selection to find genotypes that have the traits that you are looking for. NOTE: BADGERSETT HAS SINCE SHUT DOWN

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01:16:24

Feel Better, Farm Better Live Better - A Farmer...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/06/06

Scott Hebert and I talk about how Scott has created a functional balance in life between business and non-business. He also talks about some of the changes he has made to improve his life on farm and off-farm including getting more fit so he can think and farm better. Connect with Scott: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flavourfulfarms YouTube: https://bit.ly/2u3WxIW Listen to past episodes: https://www.paperpot.co/podcast Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other

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01:14:16

Sell More Flowers - The Different Market Streams for...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/06/01

Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about all of the different potential market streams for small scale cut flower growers. From selling to distributors to florists to designers there are a lot of potential outlets to sell to as a grower. We will discuss each model hitting on the pros and cons of each, so you can hopefully find a market stream that works for you. The whole key is finding the best one that fits your farm and your context. Connect with Benny & Courtney:

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01:19:22

Be You - Everyone Doesn't Need to Be A Farm or Land...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/28

Javan Bernakevitch and I talk about following your interests, making shifts in what you do over time, and writing your best life story. Vote for Javan's documentary: https://www.storyhive.com/project/show/id/5056 https://allpointsdesign.ca/aforestoffood Connect with Javan: All Points Land Design: http://allpointsdesign.ca/ All Points Life Design: http://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design/intro/ My Podcasts: Farm Small, Farm Smart: http://bit.ly/2vMUDvX Grass Fed Life: http://bit.ly/2uOsLTH

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01:18:39

The Farmer’s Office - The Business of Farming with...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/23

Emma Hendel of Fair Share Farm gives us a look at the work that happens behind the scenes to support and enable field production. She cover’s what she does in the office on a weekly basis for their farm. Tasks include book keeping, market, and communicating with customers. In this episode there are tips for increasing your time bandwidth and some thoughts about the upside of on farm sales. Connect with Emma: Instagram: http://instagram.com/fair_share_farm Website:

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51:15

One Essential Trait You Might Not Have with Javan...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/17

Javan Bernakevitch and I talk about the importance of compassion. Why it might not come easily for some people, and why we all should look to try to use more of it. Connect with Javan: All Points Land Design: http://allpointsdesign.ca/ All Points Life Design: http://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design/intro/ My Podcasts: Farm Small, Farm Smart: http://bit.ly/2vMUDvX Grass Fed Life: http://bit.ly/2uOsLTH Voices of Change: http://bit.ly/2vrn81r Do The Work: https://apple.co/2ERsLHZ My Business:

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46:25

Choosing the Right Crops (and Customers) for Your...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/15

Today farmer Ben Hartman of Clay Bottom Farm joins me to talk about choosing the right crops for your farm’s context. He goes through some of the most profitable small farm crops, and why you should consider growing them. He also gets into choosing the right customers for those crops and how to make sure those crops are a fit for the customers. Ben's Online Course: http://www.theleanfarmschool.com Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/claybottomfarm Listen to past episodes at

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41:48

Running a Smart Farm Business with Morgan Gold...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/10

In this episode, Morgan Gold, host of the Gold Shaw Farm Podcast, interviews me about some of the things I have learned about running a small business. From my personal experience to my conversations with others, I have learned a lot, and share it in this episode. You can subscribe to the Gold Shaw Farm Podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. To learn more about Gold Shaw Farm visit: https://www.youtube.com/goldshawfarm My Other Podcasts: Farm Small, Farm Smart: http://bit.ly/2vMUDvX Grass Fed

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52:32

Being a Parent and a Farmer (While Starting a Farm)...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/05/08

Justin Logeais joins me to talk about transitioning from full-time employment to full-time farming - how he did it, how it paid for it, and the balance that was required. He also talks about balancing family with running a business and keeping family first. Connect with Justin: https://en-gb.facebook.com/compostguycsa/ Plant Fast, Live More... Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on

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01:31:37

Top 10 Cool Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS176)

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/04/29

Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about the Top 10 Cool Season Flowers for Small Farms. We talk about why you should consider these flowers, how to grow then, and how to use them in bouquets. We also get into pest and disease pressure for each type of flower and the overall difficulty to grow them. Follow Loblolly at https://www.instagram.com/loblollyfarm/ Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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57:39

Crop Planning for Microgreens with Spreadsheets...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/04/24

Chris Thoreau joins me to discuss crop planning for a microgreens business using spreadsheets. We discuss timing crops for orders, using spreadsheets to plan and forecast income, and how to use spreadsheets for business planning. Get Chris's Crop Planner at: https://urbanmicro.ca/crop-planner/ This show is brought to you by Paperpot Co.

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01:28:20

Farm Growth Without Compromises - Thoughts on...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/04/10

Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom Farm joins how microgreens fit in with field crops on their farm. They are also in expansion mode on the farm and talk hiring considerations, selling more, and maintaining quality. Connect with Jordan: http://www.maplebloomfarm.ca Growing Your Microgreens Business Course with Chris Thoreau: http://www.permaculturevoices.com/microgreens Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow

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49:52

Strategies for Growing Tomatoes and Building Soil...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/04/03

Ben Hartman talks about creating the optimum conditions for growing tomatoes. He also touches on building soil in between crops and handling crop turnover. Ben's Online Course: https://www.theleanfarmschool.com Follow Ben: https://www.instagram.com/claybottomfarm Listen to past episodes at: https://www.paperpot.co/podcast Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2B45VK

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59:12

Farming While Being a Parent - Time Management and...

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily ·

2019/03/20

Kim Doughty-McCannon joins me to talk about being a mom and a farmer. How does she balance both? We get into topics such as time management and splitting time. Kim also talks about her experiences running a cut flower CSA. Follow Kim: @bellurbanfarm https://www.bellurbanfarm.com/ Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow PaperpotCo on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2B45VK

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