The Urban Farmer Podcast

In this episode, discover how a simple pricing system, smart hiring decisions, and efficient growing methods can create a sustainable farm income on just a quarter acre of land. Curtis shares his unconventional approach to pricing farm products—keeping prices consistent for 5+ years while still growing his business. Learn why obsessing over competitor pricing might be holding you back, and how to create value that transcends price sensitivity.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,

Farmer Jodi and host Diego look back at market gardening wisdom over the past decade. They talk about how focusing on tasks that pay yields better results, how small "poor boy" improvements can dramatically increase efficiency, and why optionality is critical to running a successful market garden. Jodi and Diego also touch on the challenges and nuances of managing employees, building efficient systems, and adapting to changing market conditions.    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,

In this episode, discover how Curtis maximizes efficiency through strategic time management and innovative no-till methods. Curtis shares about his journey transitioning his urban farm from high-tillage to no-till to reduce weed pressure and cut down on time working on the field, using technology to stay organized, and making smart decisions about which on-farm tasks to prioritize.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming

Farmer Jodi Roebuck and host Diego dive into navigating the complexities of seasonal planning, business growth, and market adaptation. Jodi and Diego also talk about how crucial it is to plan early and map out winter crops at the peak of summer production, the dangers of expanding the business too quickly, prioritizing which tasks truly matter, and building market streams for a sustainable farm business.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

Discover how urban farmer Curtis Stone generates $85,000 on just 1/3 acre by mastering restaurant sales. Learn how Curtis doubled his restaurant customers without adding land, how he started building solid relationships with chefs, and how he balanced his produce between farmer's market and restaurant sales.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram

Step back in time to explore how urban farming has transformed over the past decade. This special retrospective episode features Jodi Roebuck and Diego Footer analyzing the evolution of small-scale farming since The Urban Farmer first aired. Learn how the industry has matured, from the development of specialized tools to refined growing techniques. Discover which core principles have stood the test of time, including Curtis Stone's influential crop value rating system and approach to farm

In honor of its 10th anniversary, we are releasing The Urban Farmer, as it originally aired in 2015. Follow Curtis Stone's journey as he transforms urban plots into profitable market gardens, grossing $85,000 on just a third of an acre. This documentary series takes you behind the scenes of a successful urban farming operation in Kelowna, BC, revealing the essential systems and strategies that make small-scale farming viable. Learn how Curtis manages multiple plots, maintains restaurant