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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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Waste Tasks vs. Value-Adding Tasks from 2023-12-12T13:00
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about the difference between wasteful tasks and value-adding tasks.
Can a Small Scale Farm be a Long Term Business? from 2023-12-10T11:00
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the viability of farming as a long-term business.
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Should You Get an Organic Certification? from 2023-12-09T12:00
In this episode, one of America's first proponents of organic growing, Scott Murray, dives into whether or not you should get an organic certification.
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Hemp's Place in a Small Market Farm from 2023-12-08T12:30
In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about hemp and its place in the small market farm.
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Gaps in the Microgreens Conversation from 2023-12-07T12:00
In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and veteran entrepreneur Pierre Marlow address the gaps in the microgreens conversation.
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Covercropping Under High Tunnels from 2023-12-06T13:00
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck talks about the rationale behind cover cropping under high tunnels.
Fulfillment in Empowering Others from 2023-12-05T11:30
In this episode, grower Laura Patterson shares how she finds fulfilment in empowering others.
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Screening Employees&Granting Ownership from 2023-12-04T11:30
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about screening for the right employees and allowing them to take ownership of their work.
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The Challenges of Farming on New Land from 2023-12-03T12:30
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares his experience of moving his farm to a new property.
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Business Fragility: Nuanced Diversification from 2023-12-02T11:30
In this episode, host Diego Footer talks about diversification as a business anti-fragility strategy.
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Some Limitations with Square from 2023-12-01T12:00
In this episode, entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry shares his experience with selling his produce through Square.
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Investing In Large Equipment from 2023-11-30T12:00
In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman shares some points to think on when you're considering on investing on large equipment for your farm.
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How Beneficial Insects Do Their Work from 2023-11-29T10:30
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics gives us a run-through of how beneficial insects do their work.
Tips for a More Efficient Post-Harvest Process from 2023-11-28T10:30
In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and microgreens grower Michael Kilpatrick talks about a more efficient post-harvest process when it comes to microgreens.
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Burn Out and Asking for Help from 2023-11-26T10:30
In this episode, microgreens grower Lily Evans talks about the importance of asking for help when we need it, especially when we feel burnt out.
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A Job That Fits into Farming from 2023-11-25T11:00
In this episode, farmer John Smajda talks about working away from a farming job to a farming-adjacent job.
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Managing Fair Share Farm's Business from 2023-11-24T12:00
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel shares what it's like running the business side of things at Fair Share Farm.
Defining Living Wage from 2023-11-23T11:00
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer breaks down what a living wage is and what it can mean for someone in the small farming space.
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More Forgiving Microgreens from 2023-11-22T10:00
In this episode, flong-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about which microgreens have more room for error.
Cold Season Flower Calendula from 2023-11-21T12:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the ins and outs of growing candula, a cold season flower.
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First Direct to Consumer Customers from 2023-11-20T11:30
In this episode, farmer and aggregator Adam Pollack shares how they got their first direct-to-consumer customers after they shifted away from restaurant sales.
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Write Yourself a Check from 2023-11-19T11:00
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the importance of acknowledging the hard work you do on the farm by writing yourself a check.
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We Need More Farmers from 2023-11-18T12:00
In this episode, one of the pioneers of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about how the country needs more farmers now more than ever.
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Plant Breeding&GMO Crops from 2023-11-17T11:30
In this episode, plant scientist Robert Pyne talks about the science that goes into plant breeding and creating GMO crops.
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Organic Inspections at Farmer's Markets from 2023-11-17T11:00
In this episode, organic inspector Laura Murray talks about what goes into organic inspections at farmer's markets.
The Time Commitment for Microgreens from 2023-11-16T11:00
In this episode, microgreen grower Michael Quinn talks about the time commitment that goes into running a microgreens operation.
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Choosing Which Ag Route to Go from 2023-11-15T12:00
In this episode, second-generation farmer Liset Garcia shares how she landed on her choice of agricultural industry.
Beware the Internal and External Haters from 2023-11-14T11:00
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch reminds us to be mindful of haters--both externally and internally.
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Standardizing to 6-Inch Paper Chains from 2023-11-12T11:00
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares the rationale behind their choice to standardize all their crops to using 6-inch paperpot chains.
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Using Shopify to Create an Online Store from 2023-11-11T11:00
In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois shares his experience using Shopify to create an online store.
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Adding Spices to Your Product Offering from 2023-11-10T11:30
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry shares advice to farmers who want to add spices to their product offering.
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Kaizen: Continuous Improvement from 2023-11-09T12:00
In this episode, the lean farmer Ben Hartman talks about how to apply the Japanese concept of Kaizen (continuous improvement) when running a farm business.
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Changing Course When Things Get Too Much from 2023-11-08T10:30
In this episode, farmer Alex Bertsch talks about shifting gears and lessening the load when things on the farm get too much.
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Moving Onto the Next Chapter from 2023-11-07T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens share their plans on how they'll move forward with their farming business.
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Knockdown for Manageable Pest Levels from 2023-11-06T11:00
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about how knockdown effects can be used for more manageable pests.
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What You Want From the Business from 2023-11-05T11:00
In this episode, long time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and experienced entrepreneur Pierre Marlow talk about designing a business based on what you want to gain from it.
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Advice on Winter Growing from 2023-11-04T09:30
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares some advice on winter growing.
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On-Farm Composting&Organic Certifications from 2023-11-03T10:00
In this episode, organic inspector Laura Murray shares insights on how on-site composting can impact securing organic certification.
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Having Little Kids on the Farm from 2023-11-02T10:30
In this episode, farmer Kim Doughty-McCannon talks about the busy reality behind working on the farm while having little kids running around.
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The Challenges of Growing a Microgreens Operation from 2023-11-01T11:00
In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau talks to microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb about what he anticipates as challenges to growing his microgreens business.
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Allocating Time for Best Efficiency from 2023-10-31T09:00
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about allocating tasks that play to each of their strengths to maximize efficiency.
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Shade Cloth: A Worthy Investment from 2023-10-29T11:30
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi goes into the immense value that shade cloth brings to his farm.
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Hiring Out to Free Up Bandwidth from 2023-10-28T11:30
In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about hiring out help to free up more time to do higher-value tasks.
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Sunflower: The Quintessential Farm Flower from 2023-10-27T11:30
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino take a closer look at growing and selling the quintessential farm flower: the sunflower.
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Tighter Spacing, Higher Yield with Tomatoes from 2023-10-26T10:30
In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about how you can get higher tomato yields with tighter spacing.
Leveraging Photos for Higher Sales from 2023-10-25T10:00
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares how good product photos can lead to better sales.
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The Cost of Organic Certification from 2023-10-24T11:30
In this episode, one of the pioneers of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about how much it costs to have your farm organically certified.
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Growing Hemp on a Small Farm from 2023-10-23T11:00
In this episode, farmer Rand Gifford talks about the reality of growing hemp on a small farm.
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Managing Mushrooms from 2023-10-22T11:00
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about effective and efficient mushroom management practices.
Used Equipment for Wash&Pack from 2023-10-21T11:30
In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick talks about building out a a wash-pack station using used equipment.
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The Why of Starting a Business from 2023-10-20T10:00
In this episode, Laura Patterson shares how she goes back to the 'why' behind starting her business when she needs a moment to ground herself.
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Getting More Young People Interested in Farming from 2023-10-19T12:00
In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how he wants to get more young people interested in farming.
De-Prioritize Ultimate Productivity from 2023-10-18T10:00
In this episode, Diego Footer talks about letting go of the need to be productive all the time.
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Profitability of a Permaculture Farm from 2023-10-17T12:00
In this episode, Chad Gard takes a realistic look at how profitable a strict permaculture farm can be.
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Growing Gomphrena and Marigolds from 2023-10-15T13:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing and marketing gomphrena and marigolds.
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Logistical Challenges of Home Delivery from 2023-10-14T10:30
In this episode, Adam Pollack shares the challenges they faced when they first began home deliveries.
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Built on Solid Foundations from 2023-10-13T12:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens talk about the importance of building a relationship on solid foundations.
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Managing Pests at Their Most Active from 2023-10-12T12:00
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about how pests can be managed when they're most active.
Plant Breeding vs. GMOs from 2023-10-11T11:30
In this episode, plant scientist Dr. Robert Pyne sheds some light on the difference between plant breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
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Improved Soil Health After Mindful Tilling from 2023-10-10T10:30
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck talks about how careful, mindful tilling can improve soil health.
Social Impact from Day One from 2023-10-09T11:30
In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn talks about intentionally setting a social impact from day one of the business.
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Passing and Failing Organic Inspection from 2023-10-08T12:00
In this episode, Organic Certification Inspector Laura Murray shares what it means to pass or fail an organic certification inspection.
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Farmer's Market Signage from 2023-10-07T10:30
In this episode, John Smajda shares some tips on how to make eye-catching signage for the farmer's market.
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Farms as Amenities in a Development from 2023-10-06T11:00
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz talks about how farms can be selling points in a community and housing development.
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Adjusting Crop Planning from 2023-10-05T11:00
In this episode, farmer and business owner Dan Brisebois talks about the importance of being flexible with your crop planning.
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Selling Online Vs. Selling at the Farmer's Market from 2023-10-04T11:00
In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry compares the difference between selling vegetables online versus at the farmer's market.
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Crops That Lead Into Microgreens from 2023-10-03T13:00
In this episode, young farmer Alex Bertch talks about which crops work as great gateways into microgreens.
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The Logistics of Growing Pumpkins from 2023-10-01T11:30
In this episode, Joel Konrad talks about the work that goes into handling the logistics of growing pumpkins.
A Busy Farm Stand from 2023-09-30T09:00
In this episode, grower Liset Garcia talks about how she handles a busy farm stand.
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Different Microgreens Markets from 2023-09-29T12:30
In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and new microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb discuss the different avenues to sell microgreens.
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Starting Out Differently from 2023-09-28T11:30
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi talks about what he would have done differently if given the chance to start his farming journey all over again.
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Grafted Tomatoes are Hands Down Superior from 2023-09-27T10:30
In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd talks about why grafted tomatoes are superior over tomatoes grown otherwise.
Competing on Convenience from 2023-09-26T10:00
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about how going to market may mean competing on convenience.
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Growing Snapdragons and Sweet Peas from 2023-09-25T10:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing and selling snapdragons and sweet peas.
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Modifying Bed Lengths for the Paperpot System from 2023-09-24T11:00
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard shares his thought process behind modifying their bed lengths to better accommodate the Paperpot System.
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Business Fragility: How are You Advertising to Whom from 2023-09-23T10:30
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about business fragility and how advertising to the right audience can make the farm business more anti-fragile.
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Winter in the First Year of Farming from 2023-09-22T12:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens share their experiences during their first winter of farming.
Transitioning to Organic from 2023-09-21T11:00
In this episode, one of the first purveyors of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, talks about the time and work that goes into transitioning a farm to organic practices.
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Insect Pressure in a High Tunnel from 2023-09-20T11:30
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares how they deal with insect pressure on beds under their high tunnels.
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Hiring for the Highest Return of Effort from 2023-09-19T11:30
In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson talks about approaching hiring from the highest return perspective.
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Staying the Same vs. Pulling the Trigger from 2023-09-17T10:30
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch weighs out what staying the same will do versus taking the risk and pulling the trigger.
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Mechanizing&Standardizing Row Spaces from 2023-09-16T11:00
In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli shares why they decided to ditch standard beds and instead standardize row spacing while also mechanizing tasks on their farm.
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Issues with a Fiefdom Model from 2023-09-15T11:30
In this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares some drawbacks of the fiefdom model in market gardening.
Selling Mushrooms to Chefs from 2023-09-14T11:30
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about selling mushrooms to chefs: what worked and what didn't.
Predator Insect vs. Parasites from 2023-09-13T10:30
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics discusses the difference between predator insects and parasites.
Taking Time Off When Productivity Starts to Fall from 2023-09-12T10:30
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the importance of taking a breather when productivity starts falling short.
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Shopify's Improvements in Functionality from 2023-09-11T11:00
In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about the noticeable improvements in the features and functionality of Shopify as a selling platform.
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Forward Thinking with Lists from 2023-09-10T10:30
In this episode, grower Alex Bertsch talks about how creating lists allows him to do some forward thinking in his business.
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Online Vegetable Sales: Square vs. Squarespace from 2023-09-09T10:00
In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry shares his experience selling vegetables online through Square vs. Squarespace.
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Farmer's Market Both Layout from 2023-09-08T12:00
In this episode, guest John Smajda shares helpful tips on designing your farmer's market booth layout.
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Balancing Hiring&Scaling the Business from 2023-09-07T10:00
In this episode, guest host Chris Thoreau and microgreens grower Lily Evans talk about finding the balance between scaling the business and hiring out help.
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Marketing&Messaging Around Microgreens from 2023-09-06T11:00
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and guest Michael Quinn talk about finding the right marketing and messaging around microgreens that works for their target market. Listen
Grower vs. Business Owner from 2023-09-05T11:00
In this episode, Chris Thoreau and Pierre Marlow take a closer look at the difference between being a grower and being a business owner.
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Tractor-Scale&Hand-Scale Crops from 2023-09-03T11:30
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard talks about the differences that come with tractor-scale and hand-scale crops.
Becoming an Organic Inspector from 2023-09-02T11:00
In this episode, guest Laura Murray shares some insights on the work that goes into becoming an organic inspector.
Overwintering Cool Season Flowers from 2023-09-01T10:30
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of overwintering cool season flowers.
Approaching Food Safety&HACCP from 2023-08-31T11:00
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about their approach to HACCP and food safety practices on the farm.
Taking Ownership of Different Roles from 2023-08-30T13:00
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they split the work running the business by taking ownership of the roles they're most suited for.
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Making a Living Farming from 2023-08-29T11:30
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi talks about the work that goes into making a living farming.
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The Key to Farming as a Couple from 2023-08-28T11:30
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens talk about how they're able to farm and run a farm business successfully as a couple.
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Finance Learnings in Farming from 2023-08-27T11:30
In this episode, Sam Billings shares some finance lessons he learned from farming.
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Profitable Bitter Greens from 2023-08-26T10:00
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck the crop he mastered the best: bitter greens.
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Farms Fill Voids from 2023-08-25T11:00
In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how farms can fill voids in communities.
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Food Safety Wash-Pack Tips from 2023-08-24T10:00
In this episode, farming educator and consultant Michael Kilpatrick shares some tips to ensure the wash-pack area is food safety compliant.
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The Best Place to Reevaluate from 2023-08-23T10:30
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch talks about the best place to reevaluate our situation, especially when we're overwhelmed.
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What Using Beneficial Insects Looks Like from 2023-08-22T11:00
In this episode, JSheri Frey of Arbico Organics shares a realistic picture of what using beneficial insects looks like.
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The Advantages of Being a Female Farmer from 2023-08-20T11:00
In this episode, farmer Liset Garcia talks about some of the advantages of being a female farmer running a farm stand.
10% of the Job Market from 2023-08-19T11:00
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley talks about aiming to hire one of the most passionate people in the job market.
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Self-Check&Self- Awareness from 2023-08-18T11:30
In this episode, entrepreneur and microgreens grower Pierre Marlow talks about the importance of staying grounded by checking in with ourselves every now and then.
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Bootstrapping and Its Challenges from 2023-08-17T10:30
In this episode, microgreens grower Lily Evans talks about bootstrapping a business and the challenges that come with it.
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Net Positives of Cover Cropping from 2023-08-16T11:00
In this episode, farmer Chad Gard shares the benefits they've observed in their soil thanks to cover cropping.
An Online Store's Early Customer Base from 2023-08-15T11:30
In this episode, farmer Katherine Creswell shares where an online farm store can get its first customers.
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Rodale Institute's Organic Systems Trials from 2023-08-14T10:30
In this episode, Scott Murray talks about how Rodale Institute collected data on organic farming vs. conventional chemical farming.
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Using Traffic Data to Choose a Farm Stand Site from 2023-08-13T10:00
In this episode, Joel Konrad shares how they utilize traffic data in choosing their off-farm farm stand sites.
Plant Disease Resistance&Soil from 2023-08-12T11:00
In this episode, plant scientist Dr. Robert Pyne talks about the influence of soil in a plant's disease resistance.
The Value of Research from 2023-08-11T11:30
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and guest Jacob Goldfarb talk about the importance of doing the initial research prior to starting a venture.
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The Future of Local Food From Local Farms from 2023-08-10T11:00
In this episode, Dan Brisebois shares his thoughts on the future of local food sourced from local farms.
Pivoting Crop Choices From Chefs to Direct Consumers from 2023-08-09T11:30
In this episode, farmer and aggregator Adam Pollack shares how their crop choices have pivoted from catering to chefs to catering to direct consumers.
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Long DTM, Long Productive Season from 2023-08-08T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about how to choose the best flowers for production.
Standing Out as a First Year Farmer from 2023-08-06T10:30
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens share their experience endeavoring to stand out in their market on their first year of farming.
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The Benefits of Wider Row Spacing from 2023-08-05T12:00
In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli talks about the benefits they've reaped from wider row spacings on their farm.
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With Money Comes Choices from 2023-08-04T10:00
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson explains how better profit margins grant us money and the luxury of more choices.
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The Pros and Cons of Moving Farms from 2023-08-03T11:30
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz talks about the challenges and the benefits of moving farms.
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Scaling for Price from 2023-08-02T10:00
In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn talks about scaling the business to accommodate pricing products lower.
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Never Get Complacent from 2023-08-01T11:30
In this episode, farmer Liset Garcia talks about the importance of always striving to improve the day-to-day farm operations as well as the farm business.
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Engaging New Customers from 2023-07-31T12:00
In this episode, John Smajda shares how he engages with new potential customers at farmer's markets.
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The Benefits of Using Shade Cloth from 2023-07-30T09:30
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi shares the profitable benefits of using shade cloth on your beds.
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More is Caught Than Taught from 2023-07-29T11:30
In this episode, farmer James Grevious talks about how children are more likely to retain what they see versus what they're taught.
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Growing Scabiosa&Bupleurum from 2023-07-28T12:30
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino describe the nuances of growing scabiosa and bupleurum flowers.
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Improving a Farm Setup from 2023-07-27T12:00
In this episode, Michael Kilpatrick describes the different possible ways of improving a farm setup.
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A Market for Predatory Insects from 2023-07-26T12:00
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics explains why there is a healthy market for predatory insects.
The Trajectory of Growth from 2023-07-25T11:00
In this episode, microgreen grower Jacob Goldfarb and host Chris Thoreau talk about a microgreens business' growth trajectory.
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Leveraging Social Media to Grow the Business from 2023-07-23T11:00
In this episode, entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry talks about taking advantage of social media to organically grow your business.
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Boost the CSA with Other Local Products from 2023-07-22T10:00
In this episode, farmer and business owner Dan Brisebois talks about boosting a CSA program by aggregating and offering other local goods.
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Breaking Down Feedback from 2023-07-21T11:30
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel shares how they take their customers' feedback to better improve their farm and their products.
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Keeping Diseases Off Tomatoes from 2023-07-20T11:00
In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd shares some tricks on how to keep diseases off tomato plants.
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If You're Not Where You Want to Be Yet from 2023-07-19T10:00
In this episode, farmer Heath Emerson shares some advice for farmers who are on their journey to achieving their goals.
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Growing Profitable&Non-Profitable Crops from 2023-07-18T10:30
In this episode, farmer Jessica Washkowiak shares the benefits of growing both profitable and non-profitable crops.
Standardize&Simplify from 2023-07-17T11:00
In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz of Steadfast Farm shares how they standardize as many tasks on the farm as they can to minimize decision fatigue.
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Compartmentalizing Hobbies to Make the Business Work from 2023-07-16T11:00
In this episode, Sam Billings talks about separating and compartmentalizing hobbies from business to make the latter work.
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The Nuances of Growing Dahlia from 2023-07-15T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing Dahlia flowers for farmer's markets.
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Different Mushroom Varieties&Packaging them for Market from 2023-07-14T10:30
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about different mushroom varieties as well as how they package each one differently.
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Squarespace Online Farm Store from 2023-07-13T11:30
In this episode, farmer Katherine Creswell shares her thoughts and her experience setting up their online farm store using Squarespace.
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Coping with First Year Farming Challenges from 2023-07-12T10:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens share the challenges they faced in their first year of farming.
A 60-Day Trial Period from 2023-07-11T10:00
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares the benefits of going through a 60-day trial period with a potential new hire on the farm.
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What Making a Living Means from 2023-07-09T11:30
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares her thoughts on what it means to make a living as a small-scale farmer.
Plant Breeding Then vs. Plant Breeding Now from 2023-07-08T11:00
In this episode, plant scientist Robert Pyne compares traditional and modern plant breeding techniques.
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Securing an Off-Farm Farm Stand Location from 2023-07-07T11:00
In this episode, farmer Joel Konrad shares some strategies on how they were able to secure off-farm farm stand locations.
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Realistic Expectations with Beneficial Insects from 2023-07-06T11:00
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about some realistic expectations when working with beneficial insects.
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Grow Hemp From Clones, Not Seeds from 2023-07-05T12:00
In this episode, hemp farmer Rand Gifford talks about why you should consider growing hemp from clones instead of from seeds.
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Zero Percent Day Means Decay from 2023-07-04T10:30
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch talks about how he strives to improve 1% each day.
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The Days are Long, The Years are Short from 2023-07-03T10:00
In this episode, Farm Small Farm Smart podcast host Diego Footer talks about being intentional about making time for what really matters in life.
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Planning for Consistent Harvest Days from 2023-07-02T10:00
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of microgreens crop planning to achieve consistent harvest days.
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Lisianthus and the Nuances of Color from 2023-07-01T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about growing lisianthus and how to plan out colors when creating bouquets.
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Higher Profits on Less Land from 2023-06-30T11:00
In this episode,farmer Erich Schultz shares how they're able to make more profit farming on less land.
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Good Compost vs. Bad Compost from 2023-06-29T10:30
In this episode, James Hutchison talks about what makes good compost different from bad compost.
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Online Store Considerations from 2023-06-28T11:00
In this episode, grower Katherine Creswell jots down some things to consider when planning to open an online farm store.
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Does Compost Tea Make a Difference from 2023-06-27T10:00
In this episode, veteran grower Nicolas Donck talks about whether or not using compost tea on soil makes a difference in growing crops.
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Rejecting Candidates from 2023-06-25T09:30
In this episode, HR professional-turned farmer Jeremy Tolley shares how to handle rejecting farm employee candidates.
Collaborating with Chefs from 2023-06-24T10:30
In this episode, farmer Adam Pollack talks about why you should consider collaborating with chefs to create value-added products.
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Keeping the Farm Separate from 2023-06-23T11:30
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel share some tips on how they're able to keep their farm separate from their personal lives.
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Tomato Grafting Advice from 2023-06-22T10:00
In this episode, farmer Andrew Mefferd shares some useful advice for grafting tomatoes.
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Managing a No-Till Market Garden from 2023-06-21T11:00
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson shares what it's like to manage a no-till market garden.
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CSA Digital Logistics from 2023-06-20T11:30
In this episode, grower and entrepreneur Dan Brisebois talks about what goes behind managing the digital logistics of running a CSA program.
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Gauging What Works Week to Week from 2023-06-19T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy and Cindy Dickens talk about the importance of paying attention to their weekly sales to gauge what works for them in their context.
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Screening and Selecting Plants for Various Traits from 2023-06-18T10:30
In this episode, Dr. Robert Pyne talks about the process of screening plants to cultivate various desired traits.
From a Full-Time Job to a Mushroom Business from 2023-06-17T10:00
In this episode, mushroom grower John Findlay talks about how he transitioned from a full-time off-farm job to running a mushroom-growing business.
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Is Farming For You? from 2023-06-16T11:00
In this episode, Sam Billings asks the important questions to answer, "is farming for you?"
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Self-Serve Farm Stand Security from 2023-06-15T11:00
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad talks about their self-serve farm stands and how they deal with their security.
The Challenges of Growth from 2023-06-14T11:30
In this episode, grower and entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry talks about the challenges that growing business face and how he has dealt with them.
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Self-Doubt is Forever from 2023-06-13T10:00
In this episode, Javan Berknakevotch talks about self-doubt and how to come to terms with and be at peace with it.
Daucus&How to Use Them from 2023-06-11T10:30
In this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino talk about growing daucus flowers as well as how to use them in a bouquet.
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Pricing Aggregated Products from 2023-06-10T11:30
In this episode, farmer and aggregator Adam Pollack shares his thought process when pricing products aggregated from other producers.
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Decision-Making in a Partnership from 2023-06-09T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they approach decision-making in their business partnership.
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Is CSA the Right Choice for a Small Farm? from 2023-06-08T11:30
In this episode, farmer Jessica Washkowiak talks about things to consider before deciding to go the CSA route as a small farm.
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Goals&Growing the Business Organically from 2023-06-07T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens talk about setting goals for the farm and growing the business to meet those goals.
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Growing an Online Store from 2023-06-06T10:30
In this episode, farmer Katherine Creswell talks about what goes into organically growing an online farm store.
The After-Effects of Adding Complexity from 2023-06-05T11:00
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson talks about dealing with the aftermath of adding new processes and complexities on the farm.
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Life-Saving Spreadsheet from 2023-06-04T10:30
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about using spreadsheets to keep track of your growing operation.
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Creating&Fostering Connections from 2023-06-03T10:30
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about the importance as well as the benefits of fostering connections with customers.
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Adapting the Business to Changing Customer Patterns from 2023-06-02T10:00
In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about the importance of flexibility when it comes to adapting to customers' purchasing patterns.
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Microgreen Education Strategies from 2023-06-01T11:00
In this episode, farmer Jon Grootveld shares how he and his team educates their farmer's market customers about microgreens.
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Breeding Plants for Certain Traits from 2023-05-31T11:00
In this episode, scientist Robert Pyne shares the process of how they breed plants for certain traits.
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Improving Farm Efficiency with Less Tools from 2023-05-30T10:00
In this episode, Erich Schultz shares how they were able to improve their efficiency on-farm by using fewer tools.
Protected Cultures of Cool Season Flowers from 2023-05-28T11:00
In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about how they set up their protective growing culture for their cool-season flowers.
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Freeing Up More Time from 2023-05-27T11:30
In this episode, Emma Hendel talks about how she frees up more of her time and what she does with the extra hours.
Hiring for a Monotonous Job from 2023-05-26T11:00
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares how to go about hiring someone for a potentially monotonous job.
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Microgreens and Edible Flowers from 2023-05-25T09:30
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant talk about growing microgreens and edible flowers profitably.
Responsibility and Task Turnover from 2023-05-24T11:30
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about approaching responsibility on the farm and delegating tasks as a business owner.
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You Have to Love Content Creation from 2023-05-23T10:30
In this episode, farmer and content creator Jesse Frost talks about how one needs to love content creation if one plans on going down that route.
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Raw Hard Work is Key to Success from 2023-05-22T11:00
In this episode, veteran grower Nicolas Donck talks about how raw hard work is the key to success.
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Caring for Cannabis from 2023-05-21T11:00
In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about how they care for their cannabis.
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Relationship and Business Side by Side from 2023-05-20T10:30
In this episode, farming couple Elliot Seldner and Emma Hendel talk about how they manage their business alongside their relationship.
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Honor the Frustration from 2023-05-19T10:30
In this episode, Javan Bernakevitch shares the importance of taking a moment to honor the frustration we feel.
Creating New Value Added Products from 2023-05-18T10:30
In this episode, business owner Chaz Daughtry shares his process of coming up with value-added products.
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Financial Success at What Cost from 2023-05-17T11:30
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell talks about the other side of a farm's financial success.
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Addressing Water Constraints with Better Soil from 2023-05-16T11:00
In this episode, farmer James Hutchison shares how healthy soil can be used to address water constraints.
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Test First Before Adding Compost from 2023-05-14T11:30
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson talks about the value of soil testing prior to adding compost or other amendments.
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Pumpkins as a Market Garden Add-On from 2023-05-13T10:30
In this episode, grower Joel Konrad talks about the viability and profitability of pumpkins as a market garden add-on.
Shopify Vs. Woo Commerce from 2023-05-12T11:00
In this episode, farmer and business owner Dan Brisebois talks about his experience using two selling platforms: Shopify and Woo Commerce.
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Make Things Easier by Digitizing from 2023-05-11T11:30
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares how they were able to streamline the backend operations of their farm by going digital.
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Clean Microgreens Equals Long Shelf Life from 2023-05-10T10:30
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau stresses the importance of keeping microgreens clean to ensure long shelf life.
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The Initial Market from 2023-05-09T10:30
In this episode, microgreens grower Jon Grootveld shares how he found his initial microgreens market when he was first starting out.
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Growing Flowers for Market for the First Time from 2023-05-08T11:00
In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino share some notes if you're considering growing flowers for market for the first time.
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CSA Crop Planning For New Growers from 2023-05-07T11:00
In this episode, CSA farmer Jessica Washkowiak shares some new grower tips on how to crop plan for a CSA.
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Better Stop Early Thank Hang On Too Late from 2023-05-06T11:00
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about the importance of objectively evaluating an undertaking.
Growing Vegetables&Growing Mushrooms from 2023-05-05T11:00
In this episode, mushroom farmer John Findlay talks about the difference between growing vegetables and growing mushrooms.
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New Farm Big Changes from 2023-05-04T11:00
In this episode, grower Erich Schultz shares the changes they made to streamline their farming operation on a new property.
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Integrated Pest Management from 2023-05-03T10:30
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics breaks down what integrated pest management is and how it can be implemented in market gardening operations.
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Starting a Business&Long-Term Life Plans from 2023-05-02T11:00
In this episode, growers Troy and Cindy Dickens talk about where a budding business fits into long-term life plans.
Permaculture Theory vs. Practice from 2023-04-30T11:30
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson talks about permaculture theory and how it can look different when applying to a market gardening operation.
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Storing Cannabis and Timing for Pricing from 2023-04-29T10:00
In this episode, hemp grower Rand Gifford shares some strategies on how to store cannabis and how to time when to sell product to get optimum prices.
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Realistic Job Expectations from 2023-04-28T11:30
In this episode, HR Professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley discusses the importance of setting realistic job expectations when looking to hire employees for the farm.
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Advertising Weddings and Workshops from 2023-04-27T10:30
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant share how they word their marketing when advertising their workshops and wedding packages.
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Extending Your Season with Microgreens from 2023-04-26T09:00
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about how they extend their season by growing microgreens.
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Handling Burnout When it Catches Up from 2023-04-25T10:00
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares how we can handle burn out when it catches up with us.
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Living Off Our Younger Selves' Decisions from 2023-04-24T09:00
In this episode, farmer Jesse Frost talks about how we're all following through the decisions we made when we were younger.
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Feverfew and Flower Planning Percentages from 2023-04-23T10:30
In this episode, couple farmers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the Feverfew flower; they also share how they plan out planting their flowers for the season.
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Cold Compost vs. Hot Compost from 2023-04-22T09:30
In this episode, James Hutchison talks about the main differences between cold composting and hot ocmposting.
Farming in the 90s and Farming Today from 2023-04-21T11:30
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares the differences between farming back in the 90s and farming today.
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Leverage and Filling Space from 2023-04-20T10:30
In this episode, grower Jay Reid shares two lessons he learned from jiu-jitsu that can be applied to farming.
Business Management is a Full-Time Job from 2023-04-19T10:00
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel talks about the nuances and many ins and outs of managing a farm business.
On Harvesting Microgreens from 2023-04-18T11:00
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau shares some points to be mindful of when harvesting microgreens.
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Blending Life, Work, and Business Seamlessly from 2023-04-16T11:00
In this episode, HR professional-turned-farmer Jeremy Tolley shares some of his secrets on how to balance life, work, and the farm business.
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Choosing Chefs with Bigger Orders from 2023-04-15T11:00
In this episode, grower Rome Julian shares the thought process behind prioritizing chefs with larger orders.
Considerations for a Microgreens CSA from 2023-04-14T11:00
In this episode, grower Jon Grootveld shares some points to consider when thinking about starting a CSA program for microgreens.
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Branding Services for Farms from 2023-04-13T12:30
In this episode, couple farmers Chris & Audra Wyant talk about the branding service they offer to help other farms.
Simplifying Production to Lessen Labor from 2023-04-12T11:00
In this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee talks about simplifying their farm systems to lessen their labor inputs.
The Changes Two Years into Farming from 2023-04-11T10:30
In this episode, farmer Scott Hebert takes a look at his farm business and the changes he made in the two years since he started.
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Asking Holistic Questions from 2023-04-10T11:00
In this episode, farmer and content creator Jesse Frost talks about introspection and asking holistic questions to gauge where you and your business are at and where you want to go.
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Types of Hemp and Which One to Grow from 2023-04-09T11:30
In this episode, grower Rand Gifford talks about the different types of hemp and which one to grow for your and your farm's goals.
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The Turning Point that Changes Everything from 2023-04-08T10:30
In this episode, grower Justin Logeais shares the turning point in his life that permanently changed his perspective on life and farming.
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Time Efficiency with Packing from 2023-04-07T11:30
In this episode, farmer Emma Hendel shares how they make good time when packing their produce.
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More Yields with Interplanting from 2023-04-06T11:00
In this episode, grower Heath Emerson shares valuable notes on why you should consider interplanting to drastically increase your farm's yields.
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Various Textures and Colors with Zinnia from 2023-04-05T10:00
In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the versatility of zinnia, as well as why consider adding the flower to your farm.
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Microgreens Liability Insurance from 2023-04-04T10:00
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau discusses the importance of having liability insurance for your microgreens business.
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Results from Biochar from 2023-04-02T11:00
In this episode, James Hutchison shares his findings and observations after applying biochar.
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Why Live, Vegan Microgreen Trays from 2023-04-01T11:30
In this episode, growers Joey Jacques and Jerome Baca of Urban Rebel Farm share their insights on why and how they decided to sell live, vegan microgreen trays.
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Tapping Your Existing Network to Sell Your CSA from 2023-03-31T10:30
In this episode, grower Jay Reid talks about utilizing your personal network to sell your CSA especially when you're just starting out.
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Getting Feedback and Making Changes to Your CSA from 2023-03-30T10:30
In this episode, grower Jordan MacPhee shares some strategies on how they got substantial feedback from their customers to improve their CSA program.
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Planning Flower Choices for the Season from 2023-03-29T12:00
In this episode, growers Chris and Audra Wyant share some considerations that go into choosing which flowers to grow for the season.
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Why Consider Cover Cropping from 2023-03-28T11:30
In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck shares some of the benefits of cover cropping on your farm.
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From 32 to 52: Looking at Farming Long Term from 2023-03-27T11:00
In this episode, farmer Taylor Mendell shares the mindset and planning that goes into farming in the long term.
Growing Greens, Cilantro, Etc. from 2023-03-26T19:00
In this episode, growers Max Becher and Chris Thoreau talk about the challenges of growing cilantro and certain other microgreens.
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Growing Basil and Grasses for Flower Production from 2023-03-25T11:00
In this episode, growers Benny and Courtney Pino talk about the nuances of growing basil and a selection of grasses for cut flower production.
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Finding the Right Soil Mix from 2023-03-24T12:00
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the benefits of using the right soil mix to grow the best microgreens.
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Timing Crops and Carrots from 2022-04-19T09:30
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Hardening Off Process is Worth the Effort (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-04-18T09:00
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Have a Job for Every Day of the Week from 2022-04-17T09:30
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More Options for Expansion from 2022-04-16T09:00
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Learning Curve, Land, and Shares from 2022-04-15T10:00
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Bring Something Different from 2022-04-13T10:30
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Choosing to Grow Naturally from 2022-04-12T11:00
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You Can't Manage What You Can't Measure from 2022-04-10T09:30
In this episode, Curtis Stone talks about the importance of measuring what you can to get an accurate picture of how your farm is doing Listen
Pricing Wheatgrass and Other Produce from 2022-04-09T10:30
In this episode, Eddy Gilmore and Christ Thoreau talk about the economics of growing wheatgrass and other crops.
The Key to Getting Restaurant Customers from 2022-04-07T09:00
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To Mulch or Not to Mulch from 2022-04-05T10:00
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Farming Small with a Recipe for Profit (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-04-04T09:00
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Simple Tools that Make a Difference from 2022-04-02T09:30
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Growing What People Want from 2022-04-01T08:30
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Organize Your Farm by Zones from 2022-03-29T08:30
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Adjusting Our Operations to Suit Our Lives from 2022-03-28T09:00
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How We Harvest 200lbs. of Salad Mix a Week from 2022-03-26T08:30
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Why Farmers are The Same from 2022-03-25T08:30
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Where's the Money in Farming? from 2022-03-23T09:00
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Why You Should Consider Doing a Market Based Flex CSA (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-03-21T09:00
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Is All Biochar Created Equal? from 2022-03-20T08:30
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Microgreens are a Lot of Work from 2022-03-17T08:30
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How Do You Find a Product That is a Fit? from 2022-03-16T11:00
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Sowing the Seeds of Farming from 2022-03-15T10:30
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Farming Doesn't Have to Be Full Time from 2022-03-14T09:00
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It Just Takes Time to Build a Customer Base from 2022-03-11T09:30
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Connect, Sell, and Find Your Niche from 2022-03-09T09:30
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The Business Supports Who We Are from 2022-03-08T09:30
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Set Boundaries for CSA Members (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-03-07T10:00
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Crop Choices for Customers from 2022-03-06T10:30
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Focus on Quality from 2022-03-05T09:30
In this episode, JM Fortier shares the importance of focusing and prioritizing quality.
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The Segmented Production Systems on Large Farms from 2022-03-04T20:00
In this episode, Brian Bates breaks down the segmented production systems of large farms, as featured in FSFS117.
Research and Try Stuff from 2022-03-02T10:00
In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the importance of both researching and trying out new things.
How I Got Into Farming from 2022-03-01T10:00
In this episode, Adam Klaus shares his experience of getting into the world of farming.
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Inspired to a Farming Life from 2022-02-28T09:30
In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about what inspired him to dive into farming.
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High Cost of Doing Too Much from 2022-02-27T10:00
In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about the real-life cost of doing too much on the farm.
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Farming, Family, and Prioritizing from 2022-02-26T09:30
In this episode, Brandon Gordon shares how he prioritizes his time between the demands of farming and family.
From Landscape to Farm from 2022-02-25T10:00
In this episode, Sam McClemore talks about his experience transitioning from traditional landscaping to organic farming.
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Use Your Customers to Help Refine Your Ideas from 2022-02-24T11:00
In this episode, Taylor Rogers shares the benefits of enlisting our customers' help in refining our ideas, as featured in FSFS87.
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There is Hope in The Pursuit from 2022-02-23T10:00
In this episode, John Kitsteiner shares how there is hope and fulfillment in pursuing our passion.
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Transplanting Bunches vs. Singles from 2022-02-22T09:00
In this episode, Elliot Seldner shares the difference between transplanting in bunches versus transplanting in singles, as featured in FSFS97.
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It’s Time to Marie Kondo Your Seed Stash (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-02-21T09:30
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Motivation for Doing the Work from 2022-02-20T11:00
In this episode, Travis Schulert shares his motivation behind why he does what he does.
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Why Restaurants Like Our Greens from 2022-02-19T10:00
In this episode, Shawn Kuhn shares their secret about why restaurants like the greens they grow, as featured in FSFS117.
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Making Change Happen from 2022-02-18T10:30
In this episode, Ray Tyler shares what it's like to do a complete 180 to make change happen.
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What if You Aren't a Salesman? from 2022-02-17T10:30
In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the passion you need to sell at farmer's markets.
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How Do I Know if Biochar is Working? from 2022-02-16T09:30
In this episode, Gloria Flora shares what to look for to tell if your biochar is working.
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Explaining How and Why You Do Things from 2022-02-15T11:00
In this episode, Caiti Hatchmeyer talks about taking the opportunity to share what they do as well as their farm story, as featured in FSFS90.
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Life While Trying to Farm from 2022-02-14T10:30
In this episode, Travis Schulert shares what life is like when you're trying to farm.
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Creating Benchmarks for 'Good Enough' from 2022-02-13T10:00
In this episode, Brian Bates shares the pros of creating benchmarks for 'good enough,' as featured in FSFS117.
Getting a Premium for Permaculture from 2022-02-12T09:30
In this episode, Adam Klaus talks about how you can get a premium for permaculture.
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Bring What You Say You Will Bring from 2022-02-11T10:30
In this episode, Taylor Rogers talks about being held accountable for your words by delivering on what you say you would, as featured in FSFS87.
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Is Your Career Sustainable? from 2022-02-10T10:30
In this episode, John Kitsteiner talks about taking a look at your career and evaluating whether or not it's a sustainable one.
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Diversify Your Market Streams from 2022-02-09T10:00
In this episode, Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the importance of diversifying your market streams from an anti-fragility standpoint.
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Cash Crops are the Cover Crops from 2022-02-08T10:00
In this episode, Eliot Seldner talks about the benefits of making your cash crops your cover crops, as featured in FSFS97 .
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Cover Cropping in No-till Systems (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-02-07T12:35:23
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Feet in Two Worlds from 2022-02-06T11:00
In this episode, Travis Schulert talks about what it's like having one foot in the market gardening space and one foot in the family business.
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Big Changes from 2022-02-05T09:30
In this episode, Ray Tyler talks about making big changes on the farm for the better.
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Nothing Wrong with Blue Collar from 2022-02-04T10:30
In this episode, Joel Salatin talks about how there's nothing wrong with blue collar.
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Balancing Being a Farmer and a Mom from 2022-02-03T09:30
In this episode, Jenny Quiner shares her experience balancing being a farmer and being a mom, as featured in FSFS119.
Set Your Own Limits and Goals from 2022-02-02T10:00
In this episode, Chris Gilbert shares the benefits of setting both goals and limits in his farming career, as featured in FSFS88.
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Learning What Crops Customers Like from 2022-02-01T09:30
In this episode, Blake Cothron shares the importance of taking the time to learn which crops your customers like, as featured in FSFS98.
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Be Prepared To Struggle from 2022-01-31T09:00
In this episode, Adam Klaus talks about being prepared to struggle and make sacrifices at the beginning to get the farm up and running.
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Grow The Microgreens Your Chefs Want from 2022-01-30T09:00
In this episode, Taylor Rogers talks about growing the microgreens that your chefs want, as featured in FSFS87.
Washing and Cleaning Greens from 2022-01-29T09:30
In this episode, Shawn Kuhn talks about how they wash and clean their greens over at Vitruvian Farms, as featured in FSFS117.
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Killing the Single Career Myth from 2022-01-28T09:30
In this episode, John Kitsteiner talks about opportunities and dispelling the single career myth.
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How Much Biochar Should I Add? from 2022-01-27T10:00
In this episode, Gloria Flora talks about the appropriate amount of biochar to add to your land to make a difference.
The Good and Bad of Starting a CSA from 2022-01-26T11:00
In this episode, Eliot Seldner talks about the pros and cons of starting a CSA on your farm, as featured in FSFS97.
Have a Crop Rating System from 2022-01-25T10:00
In this episode, The Urban Farmer Curtis Stone talks about the importance of having a Crop Rating System on your farm.
No-till Bed Flips and Transplanting Protocols (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-01-24T10:00
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The Evolution of a Farmer from 2022-01-23T09:30
In this episode, Brian Bates talks about how he evolved as a farmer, as featured in FSFS117.
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Great Tools JM Found Along the Way from 2022-01-22T11:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Farming Too Big vs. Farming Efficiently from 2022-01-20T10:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Information is the Best Investment from 2022-01-19T10:00
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Making Small Compromises to Make the Ideology Work from 2022-01-18T20:00
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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No Better Way to Learn Farming Than Doing It from 2022-01-17T10:30
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Growing in the Wintertime from 2022-01-16T10:30
This episode features Shawn Kuhn.
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The Benefits of Having a Farmstand from 2022-01-15T11:00
This episode features Jenny Quiner.
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Why Bottom Water Microgreens from 2022-01-14T10:30
This episode features Taylor Rogers.
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Go Ahead, Just Do It and Start from 2022-01-13T10:30
This episode features Stefan Sobkowiak Listen
No Better Time to Do It Than Now from 2022-01-12T20:00
This episode features Adam Klaus.
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Grow What Pays the Bills from 2022-01-11T09:30
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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Dahlias Are Well Worth the Investment (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-01-10T09:30
I absolutely adore dahlias! In my opinion, they are a nearly perfect crop to have on the farm. With an extremely long harvest window of up to 3 months, these brilliant gems have become the workh...
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Each Enterprise Has to Carry Its Weight from 2022-01-09T09:30
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Inoculating Biochar from 2022-01-08T09:30
This episode features Gloria Flora.
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Learning Efficiency Starting Out from 2022-01-07T11:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Some Things Only Experience Can Teach from 2022-01-06T09:30
This episode features Chris Gilbert.
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Strategically Adding Technology from 2022-01-05T10:30
This episode features Shawn Kuhn.
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Making Decisions that Match Our Needs from 2022-01-04T10:00
This episode features Rob Avis.
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Do What It Takes When It Needs to Happen from 2022-01-03T09:30
This episode features Mark Shepard.
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Understanding the Language of Nature from 2022-01-02T10:30
This episode features Paul Stamets.
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Keeping an Open Mind Transitioning into Farming from 2022-01-01T09:00
This episode features Jenny Quiner.
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Find What Works and Make Things Better from 2021-12-31T11:30
This episode features Chris Thoreau.
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Completing the Full Cycle from 2021-12-30T11:30
This episode features Brian Bates.
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Don't Expect Free Help from 2021-12-29T10:00
This episode features Adam Klaus.
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Early Cashflow Strategy That is NOT a CSA from 2021-12-28T11:00
This episode features Shannon Jones.
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The Scientific Truth About Garlic Varieties (Growing for Market Monday) from 2021-12-27T14:08:27
Garlic is grown and sold under hundreds of different variety names. However, research tells us that there are really only ten types of garlic. In this article, we will look at why there is so mu...
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Start Up Struggles, Start Up Grind from 2021-12-26T12:00
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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Creating a Track Record of Excellence from 2021-12-25T10:30
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Biointensive Production: Why and How from 2021-12-24T11:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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No One Formula for All from 2021-12-23T11:30
This episode features Blake Cothron.
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Enjoying Life with a Deeper Purpose from 2021-12-22T10:00
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Something Beautiful From Something Terrible from 2021-12-21T10:00
This episode features Frazier Bliss.
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Increasing Production by Increasing Fertility from 2021-12-20T10:30
This episode features Brian Bates.
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Presentation at the Farmer's Market from 2021-12-19T10:30
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The Basics of Biochar from 2021-12-18T10:30
This episode features Gloria Flora.
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Gaining a Foothold from 2021-12-17T11:30
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Collaboration is the Key from 2021-12-16T10:00
This episode features Mark Shepard.
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Trial Varieties and Find the Best For You from 2021-12-15T10:30
This episode features Adam Klaus.
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Achieving More Than Expected in Time from 2021-12-14T11:30
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Consider Growing Cukes Umbrella Style (Growing for Market Monday) from 2021-12-13T12:39:07
Consider growing cukes umbrella style by Andrew Mefferd. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/artic...
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Going the CSA Route with Salads from 2021-12-12T10:00
This episode features Jenny Quiner.
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Why Go No-Till? from 2021-12-11T11:30
This episode features Elliot Seldner.
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Want to Make More vs. Have to Make More from 2021-12-10T20:00
This episode features Blake Cothron.
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Start Small and Keep Your Overhead Low from 2021-12-09T11:00
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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Competing with the Help of Stackable Symbiotic Enterprises from 2021-12-08T10:30
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Long Term Weed Control and Management from 2021-12-07T09:30
This episode features Shawn Kuhn.
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Adding Value to Get and Keep Your Customers from 2021-12-06T12:00
This episode features Jordan Marr.
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Leaving Decisions to Farmers from 2021-12-05T11:30
This episode features Allan Savory.
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Where Realism and Romanticism Intersect from 2021-12-04T11:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Taking Business Costs Seriously from 2021-12-03T10:30
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Where to Start with Seed Saving from 2021-12-02T10:30
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Perfect is the Enemy of Living from 2021-12-01T12:00
This episode features John Kitsteiner Listen
The Journey of Finding Your Calling from 2021-11-29T10:00
This episode features Stefan Sobkowiak Listen
Seeing Cooking as an Agricultural and Political Act from 2021-11-28T10:30
This episode features Michael Pollan Listen
Divorcing Landownership and Farming from 2021-11-27T11:00
This episode features Joel Salatin. Listen
The Big Part Community Plays from 2021-11-26T11:00
This episode features Caiti Hatchmeyer Listen
Staying On Track with Crop Planning from 2021-11-25T20:00
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Kickstarting Ecological Restoration with Fungi Friends from 2021-11-24T11:30
This episode features Paul Stamets. Listen
Underestimate One Thing and Overestimate Five from 2021-11-23T12:30
This episode features Rob Avis.
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Designing Farms After Natural Ecosystems from 2021-11-22T10:00
This episode features Mark Shepard. Listen
Taking Time to Find Flexibility and Balance from 2021-11-21T11:00
This episode features Chris Thoreau....
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Receptive Consumers for Farming Success from 2021-11-20T11:00
This episode features Blake Cothron....
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The Actual Basis of Wealth from 2021-11-19T11:00
This episode features John Liu.
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What Happens Between Plant Roots and Biochar from 2021-11-18T10:30
This episode features Gloria Flora.
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The Benefits of Polyculture on You and Your Farm from 2021-11-17T10:30
This episode features Adam Klaus.
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Experience is the Best Teacher (Especially Before You Start Your Own Farm) from 2021-11-16T11:00
This episode features Shannon Jones....
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Getting More by Keeping Small from 2021-11-15T10:30
This episode features JM Fortier.
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Limited Resources Can Be your Best Friend from 2021-11-14T10:30
This episode features Frazier Bliss.
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Cation Exchange with Biochar from 2021-11-13T10:00
This episode features Paul Hirst.
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Getting More with Collaborative Distribution from 2021-11-12T10:30
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Give Up on Perfection from 2021-11-11T11:30
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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Farm Stand as a Main Income Stream from 2021-11-10T10:00
This episode features Jenny Quiner.
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Grow Crops Bigger and Leave More Behind from 2021-11-09T11:00
This episode features Brian Bates.
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Start in Bite-Sized Pieces from 2021-11-08T12:00
This episode features Shawn Kuhn.
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Building an Ecosystem by Building a Business from 2021-11-07T09:00
This episode features Rob Avis.
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Take that Step and Face Your Fears from 2021-11-06T09:30
This episode features Neal Spackman....
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Where Passion and Skill Overlap from 2021-11-05T19:00
This episode features John Kitsteiner Listen
What Does Every Objective Need? from 2021-11-04T08:30
This episode features Allan Savory. Listen
Expecting Losses in Your First Year from 2021-11-03T09:00
This episode features Chris Thoreau.
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Pace Your Innovations (Or Else Go Bankrupt!) from 2021-11-02T10:00
This episode features Joel Salatin.
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Quick Tips for Longer Microgreen Shelf Life from 2021-11-01T10:30
This episode features Taylor Rogers....
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Starting and Growing a Farm on a Budget from 2021-10-31T10:00
This episode features Shannon Jones....
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The Mycelium Communication Network from 2021-10-30T10:00
This episode features Paul Stamets. Listen
The Economy of Nature from 2021-10-29T10:30
This episode features Mark Shepard. Listen
Taking a Step Back to Find Clarity from 2021-10-27T10:00
This episode features Frasier Bliss....
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Getting More Yield Without Adding More Land from 2021-10-25T13:00
This episode features Jean-Martin Fortier.
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Why We Invested Heavily in Our Nursery from 2021-10-24T09:00
This episode features Elliot Seldner.
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Be An Early Adopter from 2021-10-22T09:00
This episode features Curtis Stone.
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Organic and Local Food: Where it was, Where it is, and Where it's Headed from 2021-10-21T09:00
This episode features Michael Pollan.
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The Moment When You Think Farming Might Be a Bad Idea from 2021-10-20T09:00
This episode features Chris Thoreau.
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Farming in a Small Market from 2021-10-19T09:00
This episode features Adam Klaus.
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Collaboration is a Huge Part of Success from 2021-10-18T09:00
This episode features Caiti Hatchmeyer.
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The Problems with Agriculture from 2021-10-17T12:30
This episode features Allan Savory.
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What is Biochar Actually Doing in the Soil? from 2021-10-16T09:00
This episode features Gloria Flora.
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Be Realistic About Your Farming Expectations from 2021-10-15T09:00
This episode features Blake Cothron.
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Why You Might Want to Consider Biodynamic Compost from 2021-10-14T10:00
This episode features farmer Adam Klaus.
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How to Decide Which Tasks to Assign to Your Staff? from 2021-10-13T20:07:13
This episode features Brian Bates from Bear Creek Organics.
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Farm Smart: Rebranding a Dead Product and Lifetime Customer Value from 2021-09-18T15:29:41
In this episode, Diego discusses how a rebrand can turn a dead product into billions and why the LTV or lifetime customer value is much more important than the value of a single sale today. Co...
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Farm Smart: 30 Days to Conquering Yourself and Be Better from 2021-09-03T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses the power of doing something every day for 30 days and how it can help you beat yourself. Comment on this episode on IG Listen
Farm Smart: Control the Controllables from 2021-08-20T09:00
In this episode, Diego talks about why it is important to control what you can; so it is easier to adapt when you have to deal with what you can't control. Comment on this episode Listen
Farm Smart: How Much Will People Pay for Convenience? from 2021-08-13T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how much people will actually pay for convenience. With deliveries becoming more and more popular, it turns out people will pay a lot. Comment on this episode ...
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Grassfed Life: Building and Branding a Value-Added Farm Product from Farm "Waste" (GFL148) from 2021-08-07T09:00
Farmer Charles Mayfield talks about how he is turning some "waste" product on his farm into a shelf-stable, value-added product. Charles will talk about why he decided to pursue this product li...
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Farm Smart: The Seasonal Farm Bag - A Different Way to Sell More Product from 2021-08-06T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses Rose Creek Farm's Seasonal Farm Bag. What it is and why it might make sense for your farm. Check out their farm bag at: Listen
Farm Smart: What We Can All Learn from The Greek Freak Giannis Antetokounmpo from 2021-07-30T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses why Giannis Antetokounmpo's story is so inspirational and what we can al learn from it. Comment on this episode on IG Listen
Grassfed Life: Controlling Flies on the Farm (Ask Darby) from 2021-07-26T09:00
Darby discusses ways to control flies on the farm.
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Farm Smart: Do We Have a Duty to Expand as Business Owners? from 2021-07-23T09:00
In this episode, Diego asks the question - "Do we have a duty to expand as business owners?" Comment on this episode on IG Listen
Farm Smart: Being Liked Can Last Forever&Persistence Pays Off from 2021-07-16T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how being persistent pays off and how once you become liked, it can last forever, assuming you don't screw it up. He also asks the question - "What is succe...
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Grassfed Life: Keeping a Ram on the Farm (Ask Darby) from 2021-07-05T17:41:58
Darby shares his thoughts on keeping a ram on the farm.
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Farm Smart: Details That Don't Matter and The Increasing Push for Credit from 2021-07-02T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how we often obsess on details for us - no one else notices. He discusses the increased push by the banking industry to give us credit and the danger of it. He...
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In Search of Soil - Can Biochar Prevent Nutrient Leaching? from 2021-06-30T09:00
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Farm Small: How Long Do You Need and The Paradox of Choice from 2021-06-25T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how we often ignore what we know to be true hoping that it isn't. He discusses the Paradox of Choice - is more choice bad? He also asks the question - "Wha...
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Grassfed Life: Practical Thoughts on Farrowing Pigs (Ask Darby) from 2021-06-21T19:42:45
Darby gives advice on farrowing pigs.
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Farm Small: Father's Day Edition from 2021-06-18T09:00
In this episode, Diego talks about finding ourselves in The Tail End as parents and being a dad. He also discusses being a dad and farmer with Jeremy Tolley of Listen
Farm Small: It May Be Simple, But It Works AND It May Not Be Perfect, But It Works from 2021-06-11T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses why simple can be better than complex for some businesses and why the imperfect path isn't always the best path. We close with the thinker - "Workable ways to c...
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Farm Small: The Worst Part About Every Job, The Danger of Lower Prices, Hating Microgreens, and Kids TV from 2021-06-04T09:00
In this episode, Diego talks about why the worst part of any job is really just the worst part of another job in a different form - all jobs have bad parts. He also discusses the danger of lowe...
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Farm Small: Creating Lasting Memories and Hated Bands Crashing Your Party from 2021-05-28T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses the ways in which we lose people and how we can build memories with the people we have before we lose them. He also asks the question - "Would you want this ban...
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Farm Small: The Downside of Up, Getting People In, Javan Bernakevitch, and Fruit Only Good as Fruit from 2021-05-21T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses the downside of up - focusing on what you don't like about what you like and the importance of getting more people into your business. Javan Bernakevitch of Listen
Farm Small: Mr.Beast, Falling In Love with Ideas, Dan Brisebois on Farm Sales, and the Top Ten Vegetables Worldwide from 2021-05-14T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how the Mr.Beast Burger model might make sense for farms and why you can't just love an idea. Dan Brisebois of Listen
Farm Small: Doing It Alone, Likability, Starting with Microgreens, and The Big Scam from 2021-05-07T09:00
In this episode, Diego discusses how you probably can't do it all alone and why being likable is so important in today's business landscape. Chris Thoreau of U...
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Farm Small: Going All-In, The Sandlot and The Super League of Farm Tools from 2021-04-30T19:58:29
In this episode, Diego talks about the cost trade-offs of being great versus being mediocre while asking if you are willing to go "All-In". For that conversation, he is joined by Javan Bernake...
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Farm Small: The Mental Health Crisis in America - A Large Problem in the Farm Community (FSFS236) from 2021-03-10T17:03:26
Dr. Holly Roberts, a licensed psychologist, joins me to talk about the mental health crisis in America. A crisis that is impacting the farm community at a greater rate than other industries. W...
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What's Brewing - Beyond Compost Tea - Building Great Soil (WB10) from 2021-03-05T16:58:02
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea wraps up the tenth part of the series going beyond compost tea. How can you build and maintain great soil with other soil management practices.
Farm Small: Maybe Farming Isn't the Perfect Job for You (AND THAT'S OK!) (FSFS235) from 2021-02-22T10:00
A lot of us who go into farming probably had an idealized vision of what farming as a career is supposed to be like and how our lives and lifestyles would just nat...
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Farm Small: Running Very Profitable Self-Serve Farmstands (FSFS234) from 2021-02-08T10:00
In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we’re talking to Joel Konrad of Konrad Farm Markets who primarily sells pumpkins.
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What's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB9) from 2021-02-05T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is. How to make it. How it is different from compost tea.
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Ask Darby: How to Begin Selling from a Farmstead from 2021-02-01T10:00
Darby gives advice on selling from your farmstead (not homestead).
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Farm Small: Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233) from 2021-01-25T20:00
As farmers and business owners, it’s easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations.
Grassfed Life: Farm Marketing: Real World Proven Strategies with Darby Simpson from 2021-01-18T10:00
Regardless of what products you are farming, you must have a diversified marketing and business plan for your farm to be successful. Darby Simpson has developed from scratch a “real world”, succ...
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What's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB8) from 2021-01-15T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants.
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Farm Small: Create Your Best 2021 - A Process for Reflecting on 2020 to Plan 2021 (FSFS232) from 2021-01-11T10:00
We’ve just signed off from 2020 and we’re starting a new year in 2021. Looking back at the past year, how does it make you feel? Are you sighing with relief, just glad that it’s finally over? Or...
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Grassfed Life: How to Sell More Meat for More Money - Simple Easy to Use Ideas (GFL147) from 2021-01-04T10:00
Darby discusses some of the different sales models that he has used on his farm throughout the years. He talks about how to market meat and communicate its value. We also discuss the nuances o...
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What's Brewing - Tips and Advice for Applying Compost Tea (WB7) from 2021-01-01T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the different ways of applying compost tea from foliar sprays to root injections. He covers simple to complex ways of application usin...
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Farm Small: 10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2021 (FSFS231) from 2020-12-28T10:00
Today Javan Bernakevitch and I each go through our top 5 life lessons from 2020.
In total 10 simple ways of looking at life, approaching life, and thinking about life that can chang...
Ask Darby: Farming with 40 to 100 Acres from 2020-12-21T10:00
Darby gives some suggestions on farming with 40 to 100 acres.
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What's Brewing - How to Brew Compost Tea Step by Step (WB6) from 2020-12-18T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the steps of how to make compost tea. From basic tea to more advanced brews Troy gives you some different options.
In Search of Soil - Why is Some Compost So Bad? from 2020-12-16T10:00
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Farm Small - Predatory Insects and Integrated Pest Management with Sheri Frey (FSFS230) from 2020-12-14T10:00
Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organics - joins me to talk about how you can use beneficial insects on your farm or in your garden to help control pest pressure. She also discusses how benefi...
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What's Brewing - Compost Tea Brewers - Small to Large (WB5) from 2020-12-11T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased.
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In Search of Soil - There are Different Forms of Carbon in the Soil from 2020-12-09T10:00
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What's Brewing - What Materials and Ingredients to Brew Quality Compost Tea (WB4) from 2020-12-04T16:05:44
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what materials and ingredients you need to brew quality compost tea. He also discusses how varying these ingredients can change the microbial ...
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In Search of Soil - What Soil Tests Actually Tell Us from 2020-12-02T10:00
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Ask Darby: Thoughts on Farrowing Pigs on Farm from 2020-11-30T16:53:26
Darby discusses his thoughts on farrowing pigs on farm.
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What's Brewing - Producing Great Compost for Great Compost Tea (WB03) from 2020-11-27T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about compost production for great teas. He also discusses which types of composts are a good fit for compost tea.
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In Search of Soil - Problems Show Up in Unhealthy Soils from 2020-11-25T10:00
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What's Brewing - Compost and The Soil Food Web (WB02) from 2020-11-20T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea discusses the importance of the soil food web and the microorganisms that make it up. This is foundation information which will be built on later in the s...
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In Search of Soil - Could Non-Legumes Be Fixing Nitrogen? from 2020-11-18T10:30
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Ask Darby: Should I Raise Kune Kune Pigs? from 2020-11-16T10:00
Darby answers about the viability of raising Kune Kune pigs.
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What's Brewing - What is Compost Tea? (WB01) from 2020-11-13T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea begins his new series digging into the in and out of compost tea. In Episode 1 Troy introduces the basic concepts of compost tea - what is it, how you mak...
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In Search of Soil - How to Make Compost Tea from 2020-11-11T10:30
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In Search of Soil - How A Beginner Can Start Making Biochar Easily from 2020-11-04T10:30
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In Search of Soil - The Benefits of Johnson-Su Bioreactor Compost from 2020-10-28T09:30
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In Search of Soil - Fertilizer Free With Interplanting from 2020-10-21T12:00
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In Search of Soil - Why Crop Rotation Might Not Be Needed from 2020-10-14T11:00
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Businesses That Succeed Pivot - Rebuilding A Farm Business Model Overnight (FSFS229) from 2020-09-16T15:44:51
In today's episode of Farm Small Farm Smart
The pandemic brought about several restaurant closures, and that does not spell well for the farmers supplying them. But li...
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The CSA Farm Sales Model - Why We Like It featuring Jessica Washkowiak (FSFS228) from 2020-09-09T09:00
Jessica Washkowiak from Field to Fork Farm joins me to talk about why she loves the CSA business model for their farm. We also discuss how they run their CSA, manage crop diversity, and how the...
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Sourcing High-Quality Microgreen Seeds with Lisa Mumm of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds (FSFS227) from 2020-09-02T09:00
The owner of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, Lisa Mumm, joins Chris Thoreau and me to talk about how Mumm's sources high-quality microgreen seeds. Most of those seeds are sourced locally in Saskatchewa...
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Great Crops Start with Great Seeds - Tips for Microgreen Seed Sourcing (FSFS226) from 2020-08-26T09:00
Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of sourcing high quality, pathogen-free seed for a microgreens operation.
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Crushing It Selling Spice Blends and Vegetables Online (FSFS225) from 2020-08-19T09:00
Farmer and Entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry (http://www.soulfitgrill.com/) joins me to discuss the two different online sales platforms he is using to sell ...
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Creating Farm Efficiencies and Lessons Learned from Moving Farms (FSFS224) from 2020-08-12T09:00
Farmer Erich Schultz joins me to talk about lessons he has learned after moving his farm several times over the past 10 years. Along the way, Erich has streamlined his farming operation to use ...
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Why Seeking Success Might Be the Worst Mistake Of All - Midsummer Special from 2020-07-17T09:00
Success and fulfillment aren't the same things and they don't necessarily go hand in hand. Success doesn't guarantee happiness and it might be something you can never actually achieve. Which o...
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The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221) from 2020-07-07T09:00
Nikolay Georgiev joins me to talk about the process of breeding hybrid tomatoes. We get into the science discussing what is possible in terms of disease resistance and what problems breeding co...
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The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating a Better Basil with Dr. Robert Pyne (FSFS220) from 2020-06-29T09:00
Dr. Robert Pyne joins me to talk about the work VDF Specialty Seeds has done to develop a line of basil that is downy mildew resistant. Throughout the episode, we core the science behind plant ...
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It's Never Too Late to Do Good Things - Midsummer Update from 2020-06-26T09:00
What do you want to leave behind - an asset that society can build off or a liability that society has to clean up? It's never too late to start building your legacy and do good things.
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My Farm Journey with Liset Garcia (FSFS219) from 2020-06-22T09:00
Liset Garcia of Sweet Girl Farms joins me to talk about her first year of farming - how she started, what worked, and how she is evolving the business.
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Farming for Community (FSFS218) from 2020-06-15T09:00
James Grevious of Rebels in the Garden joins me to talk about the importance of farming for the community. Farming inspires, provides hope, brings people together, and sets a positive example. ...
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Perspective - Seeing the Other Person's Point of View (FSFS217) from 2020-06-05T09:00
Farmer Justin Gay joins me to talk about his thoughts on the murder of George Floyd while sharing his thoughts on what it is like to live life being Black in America. While his experience is un...
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8 Tips for Hiring Better Farm Employees (FSFS216) from 2020-06-01T09:30
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 c...
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Selling Online: A Decade of Experience Selling Online with Dan Brisebois (FSFS215) from 2020-05-25T11:54:56
Farmer Dan Brisebois shares some of his experience selling produce and seeds online. Their farm uses two different platforms to manage their seed sales and CSA program. Which progra...
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Selling Online: A Detailed Look at Local Line - A Leading Farm Sales Platform (FSFS214) from 2020-05-19T16:00:17
Today I talk to Cole Jones of Local Line - an online sales platform for online farm stores, food hubs, managing CSA's and for online farmers' markets. We get into how to choose the r...
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Balancing Family and Farming with Laura Patterson (FSFS213) from 2020-05-12T19:14:42
Laura Patterson of Hand-Grown Greens joins me to talk about her entrepreneurial journey that involves switching careers, balancing family and work, raising kids as a business owner, and grower h...
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Selling Online: Bring Your Farmers' Market Online (FSFS212) from 2020-05-05T13:06:18
Today we’re interviewing Jordan McPhee of Maple Bloom Farm from Prince Edward Island, whose farmers’ market was recently shut down due to the COVID pandemic. He organized an effort to...
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Selling Online: Selling Online When the Farmer's Market Closes (FSFS211) from 2020-04-20T09:00
Katherine Creswell of Moose Meadow Farm joins me to talk about why they started their online store. Their online store brings in $15,000 of additional farm income during the winter when there ar...
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Profitably Growing Mushrooms on a Small Farm (FSFS210) from 2020-04-17T09:00
Today we’re talking to John Findlay, who raises mushrooms on his farm in Ontario, Canada. He raises them locally to sell to farmer’s markets and chefs. He’s had a lot of success, and in this epi...
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How to Produce More Product Faster for a Rapidly Growing Customer Base (GFL146) from 2020-04-15T09:00
Chris Kiesz of Yellow Hutch Farm in Minnesota joins us to talk about picking up jobs and moving 2000 miles across the country to start his farm. How he picked a new market, cash flowing beef, a...
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Selling Online: Aggregating Vegetables and Selling Through an Online Store (FSFS209) from 2020-04-13T09:00
Max Becher and Mike Roberts of Farmivore join me to talk about how they are aggregating products and selling them online in their farm store using Shopify.
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Sold Our Home, Moved Into a Bus, and Started a Farm (FSFS208) from 2020-04-10T15:41:35
Today we interview Troy and Cindy Dickens of Tilth and Timber farm in MA. They are only a few months into their journey.
We discuss how they got into farming and what their challenges hav...
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Selling Online: Selling Vegetables with Shopify and Customer Pickups (FSFS207) from 2020-04-06T09:00
Ray Tyler joins me to talk about his online store that runs on Shopify. We get into what he likes about the platform and how going online has allowed him to drastically increase his sales from ...
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Pastured Poultry Alternatives to the Cornish Cross Chicken with Luke Groce (GFL144) from 2020-04-01T08:30
Farmer Luke Groce discusses some of the different breeds he has tried on his farm in his open cell pastured poultry system.
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Selling Online: REKO Rings - Connecting Producers with Consumers on Facebook (FSFS206) from 2020-03-30T09:00
"How does a REKO-ring work?
The ring is based on a closed Facebook group. The producer and consumer who want to take part apply for membership in the group he or she likes....
Pastured Raised Podcast - Luke Groce and Dave Shield of Pastured Life Farms (GFL142) from 2020-03-25T09:00
Today's episode is a replay of Luke Groce's new podcast The Pasture-Raised Podcast. Listen to more episodes at https://gr...
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Succeeding Despite Challenges and Selling Online with Los Perros Urban Farm (FSFS204) from 2020-03-23T09:00
Today we’re talking to Buddha of Los Perros an urban farm in Malmö, Sweden. They’re going into their 5th year farming and have faced a lot of challenges recently. Despite those challenges, they...
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How Fragile Is Your Business - Thoughts on Strengthening a Business in Uncertain Times (FSFS203) from 2020-03-20T09:30
How Fragile Is Your Business? Could it survive a recession? How long could you survive at 50% of your current sales? How much debt do you have? Today we look at questions you should be askin...
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Tips and Advice for Optimizing your Farm Website for Customers (GFL141) from 2020-03-18T09:00
Farmer Debra Bruner joins us to talk about selling to restaurants, partnering with other farms, buying another farm's products, and designing a better website.
Changing the Business Based on Customer Demand (FSFS202) from 2020-03-16T09:30
This week we talk with Chris and Audra Wyant from central Illinois of Finding Eminence Farm.
Chris started the farm growing vegetables, but at first flush, the farm wasn’t selling enough....
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Thinking About Starting a Profitable Homestead or Farmstead (Ask Darby) from 2020-03-11T09:00
Darby answers about starting a profitable farmstead.
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Building a Brand and a Farm (FSFS201) from 2020-03-09T09:30
This week we interview first-year farmers Quinn Richards and Theus Weiskopf of Farm Punk Salads in Portland Oregon.
We’ll discuss how they got into farming, how did they start their farm ...
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Growing and Improving a Microgreens Business with Max Beecher and Chris Thoreau from 2020-03-07T14:00
The benefits of building a microgreens business, and how to keep improving it.
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Great Pastured Poultry Starts in the Brooder - Tips and Advice (GFL140) from 2020-02-26T10:00
Darby discusses why good brooder management is so important for pastured poultry. Starting the chicks off to a good start in the brooder helps them excel in the field. Darby shares a lot of hi...
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Can Your Farm Earn You a Living Wage? (FSFS200) from 2020-02-25T13:29:26
Can you make a living farm? Or rather can you earn a living wage farming? What is a living wage? And why a living wage isn't enough. All questions answered in this episode of Farm Small Farm...
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Growing Great Microgreens Starts with the Great Soil from 2020-02-18T18:31:07
Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of soil in growing microgreens.
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Cattle Grazing - The Rule of Thirds (Ask Darby) from 2020-02-12T14:03:29
Darby answers about grazing cattle with the rule of thirds.
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Tips for Buying and Growing ln High Tunnels (FSFS199) from 2020-02-10T10:00
This week we talk about high tunnels with Nicolas Donck who owns 28!
He’s not going for high tech, he goes for low tech, a minimum viable product.
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Using The Winter for Planning Your Farm Season (GFL139) from 2020-02-05T10:30
Darby discusses how to take advantage of the winter break to plan out your farm season so you can hit the ground running in the spring.
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CBD Hemp for Small Farms - CBDo or CBDon't? (FSFS198) from 2020-02-04T14:36:13
CBD hemp - the what, the why, the how, and the economics of raising hemp on a small scale farm?
Rand Gifford grew a crop of CBD hemp on his farm in NC this year. He learned a ton along th...
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Thoughts on Differents Cattle Breed Crosses (Ask Darby) from 2020-01-29T10:00
Darby answers a question about which chicken tractor design is the best?
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What Should a Market Farmer’s Fair Annual Income Be? (FSFS197) from 2020-01-27T10:30
How much should you be making as an owner/operator of a small scale farm?
Of course, context is important - but where should the center of the bell curve lay?
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Can You Make a Living on a Small Farm? (FSFS196) from 2020-01-21T22:47:37
What does running a small farm really look like from a business perspective? How much money can you make, how much work is it, and what does your lifestyle look like? This episode was inspired...
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Fiefdoms - A Great or Terrible Idea for Getting More Farm Businesses (GFL138) from 2020-01-15T10:30
Darby and I talk about his actual experience trying to set up several fiefdoms on his farm and managing one. Are they a great or terrible idea? Darby will share his thoughts on what worked, wh...
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What Exactly is "No-Till"? (FSFS195) from 2020-01-13T10:30
Is no-till farming actually worth it?
Is the amount of compost required worth the investment, and do the results actually stack up in comparison to tilling?
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Which Chicken Tractor Should I Use? (Ask Darby) from 2020-01-08T10:30
Darby answers a question about which chicken tractor design is the best?
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10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2020 (FSFS194) from 2019-12-30T10:00
Today I will be sharing some of what I learned as Javan and I each go through our top 5 lessons from 2019.
In total 10 simple ways of looking at life, approaching life, and thinking...
Beating Cancer&Living the Dream (FSFS193) from 2019-12-23T14:48:05
Jason Conteras joins me to talk about his journey from working in an office in Southern California to battling cancer to moving across the country to homestead with his family in North Carolina....
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10 Big Lessons to Change Your Life with Javan Bernakevitch from 2019-12-21T13:54:52
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy!
Today I will be sharing some of what I learned as Javan and I go through our top 5 lessons f...
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Can You Make a Living Growing Microgreens? (FSFS192) from 2019-12-16T10:00
In this episode Chris Thoreau joins me to explore the idea - Can you actually make a living growing microgreens? Is it actually possible or just an unrealistic dream?
If it is p...
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The Importance of Self-Care On the Farm (FSFS191) from 2019-12-09T10:30
Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom farm joins me to talk about facing challenges on the farm this year, just like any of us out there in the field. Physical and mental challenges that he had to deal ...
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Farming Trees Not Vegetables - Maintenance, Less Harvesting and Sales - All Less Work Than You Might Think from 2019-12-06T10:30
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy!
Stefan Sobkowiak of The Miracle Farm is encouraging more vegetable farmers to consider plant...
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The Farming Lifestyle - Homestead to Farm with Jesse Frost (FSFS190) from 2019-12-02T10:30
Farmer and Homesteader Jesse Frost joins me to talk about his journey into homesteading and farming. How and when did it go from homesteading to farming, and what was that like? Jesse also hos...
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Raising Cattle on Without a lot of Land - What's Possible (Ask Darby) from 2019-11-23T20:00
Darby answers a question about raising cows or sheep when you don't have much land.
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Common Microgreen Diseases and Solutions to Them (FSFS189) from 2019-11-18T10:30
Molds, fungus, viruses - oh my! Depending on your growing environment you may encounter one or perhaps even all of these diseases. And what do you do once you encounter them? If there’s a small ...
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Building a Farm Following Online and In-Person with Josh Sattin (FSFS188) from 2019-11-11T22:32:59
Farmer Josh Sattin from Sattin Hill Farm joins me to talk about how he built up a farm following for his new farm pretty quickly - both online and in-person with loca...
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Raising American Guinea Hogs, The Homestead Pig with Cathy Payne from 2019-11-09T10:00
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Tackling Challenges on a Small Farm (FSFS187) from 2019-11-04T10:00
This week’s interview on FSFS features a season’s end reflection on a timeless topic; the challenges of farming. More specifically, the challenges unique to a small scale farm with Benny and Cou...
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20 Years of Building Soil with Cover Crops - The Real Results (FSFS186) from 2019-10-28T09:00
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 ...
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75 Chicks to 10000 - No Experience to Full Time Farmer with Ronan Byrne from 2019-10-23T09:00
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The Many Reasons Why Microgreens Might NOT Be a Fit For You (FSFS185) from 2019-10-21T09:00
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. ...
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How to Hire the Right Person for Your Farm - Advice From a 20 Year Hiring Specialist (FSFS184) from 2019-10-14T09:00
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 c...
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Growing A Farm with The Resources You Have with Loblolly Flower Farm from 2019-10-07T09:00
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...
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Building Soils with Min-Till, Biochar and Compost from 2019-09-30T09:00
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 bioc...
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Breeding Trees, Restoring a Piece of America’s Past and Establishing a Piece of Our Agricultural Future with Phil Rutter from 2019-09-14T22:24:48
This is a replay of a previously aired episode - #57.
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Feel Better, Farm Better Live Better - A Farmer Wellness Episode with Scott Hebert (FSFS181) from 2019-06-06T10:00
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 fa...
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Sell More Flowers - The Different Market Streams for Cut Flowers (FSFS180) from 2019-06-01T03:54:29
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. Fro...
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Be You - Everyone Doesn't Need to Be A Farm or Land Designer with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP250) from 2019-05-28T17:00
The Farmer’s Office - The Business of Farming with Emma Hendel (FSFS179) from 2019-05-23T13:42:07
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...
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One Essential Trait You Might Not Have with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP249) from 2019-05-17T10:00
Choosing the Right Crops (and Customers) for Your Farm with Ben Hartman (FSFS178) from 2019-05-15T10:00
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 s...
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Running a Smart Farm Business with Morgan Gold (Interviewing Me) (PVP248) from 2019-05-10T10:00
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 convers...
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Being a Parent and a Farmer (While Starting a Farm) with Justin Logeais (FSFS177) from 2019-05-08T10:00
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 ba...
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Top 10 Cool Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS176) from 2019-04-29T10:00
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 t...
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Crop Planning for Microgreens with Spreadsheets (FSFS175) from 2019-04-24T10:00
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 ...
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Farm Growth Without Compromises - Thoughts on Scaling, Hiring, and Maintaining Quality with Jordan MacPhee (FSFS173) from 2019-04-10T10:00
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 mai...
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Strategies for Growing Tomatoes and Building Soil with Ben Hartman (FSFS172) from 2019-04-03T10:00
Ben Hartman talks about creating the optimum conditions for growing tomatoes. He also touches on building soil in between crops and handling crop turnover.
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Farming While Being a Parent - Time Management and More with Kim Doughty-McCannon (FSFS171) from 2019-03-20T10:00
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 experi...
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Growing Tomatoes for Profit with Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm (FSFS169) from 2019-03-06T15:04:09
Tomatoes can be a big economic center for small farms. In this episode, Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm talks tomatoes. The economics and seasonality and production from seed to transplantin...
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GFL: Farm Marketing: Real World Proven Strategies with Darby Simpson from 2019-03-04T13:32:47
Regardless of what products you are farming, you must have a diversified marketing and business plan for your farm to be successful. Darby Simpson has developed from scratch a “real world”, succ...
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Top 10 Warm Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS168) from 2019-02-27T12:03:48
Benny and Courtney Pino from Loblolly Farm join me to talk about the Top 10 Warm Season Flowers for Small Farms. We talk about why you should consider these flowers, how to grow then, and how t...
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Farm Couples: Being Successful as Partners in Life and Business with Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner (FSFS167) from 2019-02-20T11:00
Emma Hendel and Elliot Seldner talk about being husband and wife along with business owners. How do they make it work? What does it take? What is it really like?
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Tips for Successfully Competing in a Crowded Market with Jordan MacPhee (FSFS166) from 2019-02-13T11:00
Jordan MacPhee of Maple Bloom Farm joins me to talk about how they sell their organic veggie box in the small, but crowded marketplace on PEI in Canada. We discuss strategies for marketing CSAs...
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Business Opportunities Growing Cut Flowers with The Flower Grower Benny Pino (FSFS165) from 2019-01-30T11:00
If you think you need a lot of land to grow cut flowers or that cut flowers aren't profitable, then you might be wrong. Benny Pino, The Flower Grower, of Loblolly Farm joins me to talk about bu...
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Doing The Most Important Things in 2019 with Javan Bernakevitch (PVP247) from 2019-01-25T11:00
Goal Setting and Yearly Planning for Success with Farmer Yosef Camire (FSFS163) from 2019-01-23T11:00
Yosef Camire of Ahavah Farm talks about his process for goal setting and yearly planning. We cover both short and long-range goal setting. Along with how to attack larger longer-term goals. Listen
Building Deep Soil with A Lot of Organic Matter featuring Ben Hartman (FSFS162) from 2019-01-16T11:00
Ben Hartman talks about building soil on a new farm or bringing new soil into production. Topics include tillage, compost, and no-till.
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Growing a Farm Business with a Successful Farmstand featuring Jenny Quiner (FSFS158) from 2018-12-19T11:00
Jenny Quiner talks about growing her farm business through her farmstand. What has worked, what hasn't, and several ideas for growing farmstand business.
Different Crops and Market Streams to Scale Farm Income with Elliot Seldner (FSFS157) from 2018-12-12T11:00
Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks about his options for scaling income. What crops he could add and what market streams he could grow and what that might look like.
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Increasing Net Profit with Less Work, Waste, and Costs featuring Ben Hartman (FSFS156) from 2018-12-05T11:00
Ben Hartman gives you some tips on how you can use LEAN principles to eliminate waste from your farm and make your farm more efficient in 2019.
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Beyond Startup: Taking A Farm to the Next Stage with Elliot Seldner (FSFS155) from 2018-11-28T11:00
Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks concerns and considerations with scaling once you have a business that works - from hiring employees to growing the farm.
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A Base Principles Approach to Farming - Understanding Why and Context with Chris Thoreau (FSFS154) from 2018-11-14T11:00
Chris Thoreau discusses the importance of buying the right equipment, knowing when to get advice, and understanding the context of what you do and why you do it. Blind copying is dangerous.
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Growing a Farm Business with Positive Optionality featuring Justin Gay (FSFS153) from 2018-11-07T11:00
Justin Gay talks about farms market sales strategies, selling live cut microgreens and pre-packaged, and growing a small farm that gives him the most options for his life context.
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The Four Base Principles of Lean Farming and How to Use Them on Your Farm (FSFS152) from 2018-10-31T10:00
Ben Hartman discusses the base principles that make up the lean system and gives you practical tips on how you can apply them to your farm to save time, money and effort.
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Hustling and Balancing Time to Build a Farm Business with Rome Julian (FSFS151) from 2018-10-24T10:00
Rome Julian of Lake Tilly Acres talks about starting his farm on the side, growth challenges, and how he has time to run the business, work another job, and have a family.
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Considerations for Adding Microgreens On Top of Field Crops (FSFS150) from 2018-10-17T10:00
Max Becher and Chris Thoreau chat about the differences between growing microgreens and field crops, when to add more microgreen crops, and when do you have too many crops.
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Creating the Perfect Farm Business for You with Travis Schulert (FSFS149) from 2018-10-10T10:00
Travis Schulert joins me to talk about how he has made farming on the side successfully mesh with the rest of his life and his full-time job. Travis also discusses his farmer's market pricing a...
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How to Successfully Sell Microgreens to Wholesale Customers (FSFS148) from 2018-10-03T10:00
Luke Carneal of The Sonoma Farm joins me to shares his experience selling to wholesalers as a small farm. He'll give you a lot of tips on approach and working with wholesale customers.
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Marketing a New Farm and Overcoming Startup Challenges with Jay Reid (FSFS147) from 2018-09-26T10:00
Jay Reid talks about how they have marketed their new farm and CSA program and what steps they have taken to stand out from the competition. Jay also discusses how he and his partner Kat have m...
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Finding New Customers Fast with Max Becher (FSFS146) from 2018-09-19T10:00
Max Becher shares some strategies that he used to find new customers very quickly including Facebook ads and email campaigns.
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Decide What's Important NOW with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC246) from 2018-09-01T03:08:37
Controlling What You Can with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC245) from 2018-08-03T16:17:06
The (False) Metrics of Success with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC244) from 2018-05-18T14:30:48
Are You the Author of Your Own Misery with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC243) from 2018-04-13T10:00
Tips on Managing the Perfect Imperfections of Time and Ambition with Javan Bernakevitch (VOC242) from 2018-03-10T16:14:34
A Practical Look at Vegetable Farming and a Fragile Seed System with Chris Thoreau (FSFS126) from 2018-02-04T11:00
Microgreen grower and local seed advocate Chris Thoreau and I talk about local seed - the challenges of it, what that means, and how practical it is.Listen
VOC Replay: The Rise of the Mushroom with Peter McCoy from 2017-12-01T11:00
It's fungal intelligence that I will be exploring today with the brilliant Peter McCoy. Peter is self-taught mycologist wit...
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VOC Replay: Radical Mycology with Peter McCoy from 2017-11-24T11:00
An interview with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology.
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FSFS Replay: Your Journey to You - Following The Dream and Following Opportunity Too (TUFS2E14) from 2017-11-22T11:00
We all have this great chance to go great places. Yet we all don't take it. Today's episode is a look at the opportunity and why some people squander it, and why some people don't.
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VOC241: From Farmer's Markets to Stores Nationwide - The Struggles and Challenges of Entrepreneurship with Stacey Marcellus of Cappello's from 2017-11-17T11:00
Today I will be talking to an entrepreneur, Stacey Marcellus who had an idea for a better food product and partnered with a friend to make that idea a reality. With the right blend ...
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FSFS122: The Challenges of Market Farming in Hot and Wet Texas with Brent Heironimus (FSFS122) from 2017-11-15T11:00
V240: Battling Cancer with Gerson Therapy - A Survivors Story with Marianne West from 2017-11-10T11:00
Marianne West is a cancer survivor who in the unique position of both going through traditional chemotherapy and the alternative cancer treatme...
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FSFS121: The 10 Year Evolution of a Microgreen Farmer - Life and Business, Business and Life from 2017-11-08T11:00
VOC239: Permaculture Solutions for Personal and Community Transformation with Adam Brock from 2017-11-03T10:00
FSFS120: Increasing Post Harvest Processing Efficiency with Michael Kilpatrick from 2017-11-01T15:04:57
Michael Kilpatrick joins me to talk about some of the issues that he sees on farms that struggle with post harvest processing and how most farms can improve that part of the process. He will al...
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FSFS119: Starting and Growing an On Site Farmstand and Farm with Jenny Quiner of Dog Patch Urban Gardens from 2017-10-25T10:00
Farmer Jenny Quiner of Dog Patch Urban Gardens in Des Moines, Iowa talks about farm startup, growth, and unique ways to sell your product.
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VOC238: The Importance of Taking Time Off with Javan Bernakevitch - Part 2 - The Post-Mortem from 2017-10-20T10:00
FSFS118: Base Principles Which Make Neversink Farm Successful with farmer Conor Crickmore from 2017-10-18T10:00
When you look at a farm like Conor Crickmore's Neversink farm which grosses around $350k on 1.5 acres, it's not about modeling exactly what Conor does, it's about modeling his approach, using hi...
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VOC237: The Importance of Taking Time Off with Javan Bernakevitch - Part 1 - The Pre-Mortem from 2017-10-13T10:00
FSFS117: The Journey Towards the Regenerative Vegetable Farm - Learning, Selling, and Growing More Product Over Time with Shawn Kuhn of Vitruvian Farms from 2017-10-11T10:00
Shawn Kuhn joins me to talk about selling to restaurants, growing a lot of greens, season extension, and trying to be more regenerative.
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FSFS116: Continuous Improvement - Lessons Learned on Farm and on Other Farms with Brian Bates of Bear Creek Organics from 2017-10-04T10:00
In this episode Brian Bates of Bear Creek Organics joins me to talk about greens production, employees, and learning from big farms.
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FSFS115: Knowing and Growing What Chef's Want and What's Profitable with chef and farmer, The Culinary Gardener Evan Chender from 2017-09-27T10:00
Utilizing his experience as a chef Evan Chender has set out to produce niche crops for chefs such as edible flowers and more exotic cultivars and types of vegetables. It's this niche approach wh...
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VOC236: Harvesting Water, Planting Trees and Restoring the Ecosystem AS A CAREER with Erik Ohlsen from 2017-09-26T11:38:36
VOC235: Practical Tips, Ideas and Technologies for Homescale Biochar with Gloria Flora from 2017-09-22T10:00
Today my guest Gloria Flora will helps shed some light on the reality of biochar. Gloria’s the founder and past director of the US Biochar initiative, so she has an extensive knowledge base whe...
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FSFS114: Start with What You Can and Grow - Season Extension, Farm Tools, and Improving Processes with Ray Tyler from 2017-09-20T10:00
In this episode Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms will talk about how his farm has dealt changes on the farm as it evolved. He’ll also talk about how they tackle farm problems and deal with season ...
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REPLAY: Building A Million Dollar Permaculture Business - Ecologically, Socially, and Financially Sustainable with Erik Ohlsen [CD5] from 2017-09-15T13:32:35
Today's show is another remarkable story of another entrepreneur, a permaculture entrepreneur.
It's the story of someone who went from being an anti-money activist to running a $1M permac...
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FSFS113: Increasing Farm Productivity and Efficiency with Michael Kilpatrick from 2017-09-13T10:00
Farmer and consultant Michael Kilpatrick joins me to talk about improving farm productivity and profitability through better processes.
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VOC234: Increasing Crop Quality - Better Soil, Better Crops with Dan Kittredge of BioNutrient.org from 2017-09-01T10:00
Farm and soil specialist Dan Kittredge joins me to talk about building soil and increasing plant nutrition.
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FSFS112: The Lean Farm with Ben Hartman from 2017-08-30T10:00
Author and farmer Ben Hartman talks about his farm and his book, The Lean Farm.
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VOC233: Dealing with the Practical Realities of Modern Day Homesteading with Chris and Lindsay Hodge of Haven Homestead from 2017-08-25T10:00
Today we'll talk about the practical realities of homesteading, with homesteaders Chris and Lindsay Hodge.
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FSFS111: Buying, Growing, and Improving a Microgreens Business with Max Beecher and Chris Thoreau from 2017-08-23T10:00
The benefits of building a microgreens business, and how to keep improving it.
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V232: Improving the Business and Marketing of Small Farms from A City Dweller's Point of View with Rob Avis and Javan Bernakevitch from 2017-08-18T10:00
Today we'll look at the urban,rural divide from the point of view of the city dweller, focusing on what and how the city dweller views and values the food they consume.
The goal of this c...
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FSFS110: Starting Your Own Farm by Selling Someone Else's Vegetables First with Max Beecher from 2017-08-16T10:00
Today we are going to Ojai California to talk to a farmer who's more than just a farmer.
Max Beecher was inspired into farming by Joel Salatin and Joel's entrepreneurial spirit insp...
V231: 6 Base Principles for Starting, Running, and Improving a Successful Business with Rob Avis and Javan Bernakevitch - Part 4 from 2017-08-11T10:00
When you set out to start a business is there a road map you can follow or a recipe for success?
A set of steps you can take to go from where you are to where you want to be. Simply...
FSFS109: The Struggles and Successes of Microgreen Startup with Eddy Gilmore - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-08-09T10:00
Today's episode is a different type of episode. It's a consult style episode with new grower Eddy Gilmore and long-time microgreen grower Chris Thoreau.
The first part of this epis...
V230: 6 Base Principles for Starting, Running, and Improving a Successful Business with Rob Avis and Javan Bernakevitch - Part 3 from 2017-08-04T10:00
When you set out to start a business is there a road map you can follow or a recipe for success?
A set of steps you can take to go from where you are to where you want to be. Simpl...
FSFS108: Mastering Summer Greens - How 4 Farmers are Effectively and Productively Growing Salad Greens in the Heat - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-08-02T10:00
Given summer heat growing certain crops can be really tough, especially greens. Given the tendency of the normally cool weather lettuces to bolt quickly, turn bitter, and have their foliage bur...
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V229: 6 Base Principles for Starting, Running, and Improving a Successful Business with Rob Avis and Javan Bernakevitch - Part 2 from 2017-07-28T10:00
When you set out to start a business is there a road map you can follow or a recipe for success?
A set of steps you can take to go from where you are to where you want to be. Simpl...
FSFS107: The Challenges and Successes of CSA Farming on 2 Acres with Sam McLemore of Bountiful Harvest Farms - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-07-26T10:00
Sam's taken a perspective that he gained on hiking the Appalachian trail and he has used it to help navigate the equally hard journey into being a full time vegetable farmer. Like the trail, Sam...
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V228: 6 Base Principles for Starting, Running, and Improving a Successful Business with Rob Avis and Javan Bernakevitch - Part 1 from 2017-07-21T10:00
When you set out to start a business is there a road map you can follow or a recipe for success?
A set of steps you can take to go from where you are to where you want to be. Simpl...
FSFS106: No-Till Farming in Rural Arkansas with farmer Brandon Gordon of 5 Acre Farms - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-07-19T10:00
For today’s show we are going down to the State of Arkansas to talk to Brandon Lyons of 5 Acre Farms.
Brandon is someone who transitioned into farming fr...
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REPLAY: Story Farm Marketing with Marty McDonald from 2017-07-14T10:00
The latest trend in marketing is story marking. Telling your story in a way that unique, honest, and in a way that resonates with your target market.
But not all stories are crea...
FSFS105: The Long Journey of Slowly Scaling a Farm on the Side with farmer Travis Schulert - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-07-12T10:00
Everyone enters the world of farming for different reasons.
Reasons spanning from environmental concerns to bringing high quality food to their local market to creating a path to a ...
FSFSreplay: Killing Busy So You Can Live - A Productivity Episode - The Urban Farmer - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-07-05T10:00
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FSFSreplay: Starting a Farm and Living the Happy Farm Life with farmer Shannon Jones of Broadfork Farm - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-06-28T10:00
Shannon Jones, a young farmer from River Hebert, Nova Scotia joins me to talk about what it is like to be a young farmer on her farm, Broadfork Farm. She started the farm with her partner Bryan ...
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REPLAY: Geoff Lawton Talks Permaculture - The Past, The Future, and The Land (V031) from 2017-06-23T10:00
Geoff Lawton joins me today to talk about permaculture. Geoff talks about his early days in permaculture, where we are in permaculture today, and where we need to go in the future. He touches on...
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FSFS104: Bigger or Better - The Next Step for Market Gardening with farmer Jean-Martin Fortier - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-06-21T10:00
When it comes to this world of farming small, what is this world?
Is it a bunch of small farms each operating independently?
For the most part, I think the answer is ye...
VOC227: Lessons Learned Successfully Failing with Oliver Goshey of The Abundant Edge from 2017-06-16T10:00
Today's a special episode.
It's an interview that I did, but on the other side of the microphone.
The episode you will hear today is a replay of an interview I did with...
FSFS103: Inside the Organic Inspection Process with Organic Inspector Laura Murray - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-06-14T10:00
What’s the organic inspection process really like? It’s probably a big hassle, right?
Let’s find out straight from the source, in this episode with independent organic inspector Lau...
REPLAY: Industrial Farmer to Regenerative Agirculture Icon, Will Harris III of White Oak Pastures (V028) from 2017-06-09T10:00
Will Harris III from White Oak Pastures joins me to talk about his inspirational journey of converting his one time factory farm to a beyond organic farming operation that celebrates polyculture...
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FSFS102: Is ORGANIC CERTIFICATION worth it with organic pioneer and farmer Scott Murray – Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-06-07T10:00
Organic certification.
We all know what that is, seeing that green stamp on products in the grocery store and on signs at the farmers market.
But, is it worth it?
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V226: Tips and Thoughts for Buying an Anti-Fragile Property – The Anti-fragile Property Series with Rob Avis – Part 2 from 2017-06-02T10:00
Today is Part 2 of The Anti-fragile Property Series with Rob Avis of Adaptive Habit.
If you missed Part One, go back and check that one out, Episode 222....
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FSFS101: How to Grow Microgreens Consistently All Year with farmer Chris Thoreau - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-05-31T10:00
When you are only growing a 10 day crop, how much of an affect does light quality and temperature have on the crop?
A lot.
Chris is in Vancouver where he sees day lengt...
REPLAY: Renaturing the Landscape: Influenced by Sepp Holzer and Presented by Zach Weiss. Part 1 (b013) from 2017-05-26T10:00
Zach Weiss of Holzer AgroEcology discusses his experiences working on projects designed by Sepp Holzer. He also gets into Sepp's ideas and design philosophy.
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FSFS100: The Future is Now – Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Urban Farmer&Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-05-24T10:00
To celebrate episode 100 I take a look back at the 100 combined episodes of The Urban Farmer and what is now Farm Small, Farm Smart focusing on the highlights, some backstory, and where the show...
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V225: Building a Profitable Permaculture Farm with Richard Perkins of Ridgedale Permaculture from 2017-05-19T10:00
Richard Perkin's Ridgedale Permaculture site in Sweden, a prime example of what a permaculture farm is and could be.
A site that has undergone remarkable changes in just a few years...
FSFS99: Farming When the Game Changes - Balancing Being a New Parent and the Farm - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone from 2017-05-17T10:00
There's one event that happens in many people's lives which instantly changes their life forever.
Overnight, instantly, everything is different.
Your life, your approac...
REPLAY: Two Fathers Talking Unschooling, Raising Kids, and Life with author Ben Hewitt (VOC165) from 2017-05-12T10:00
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FSFS98: Profitable Market Farming in The Middle of Nowhere with Blake Cothron of Peaceful Heritage Farm - Farm Small, Farm Smart from 2017-05-10T10:00
While the prospects of starting a small market farm that grosses over $100,000 is lucrative and attractive, it's not for everyone or possible in every location.
And that's the topic...
V224: Paul Wheaton on Hacking Kickstarter, PDCs, Haters, Failure, and Doing Epic S*** (V224) from 2017-05-05T10:00
Paul Wheaton joins me to talk about his new Kickstarter and what he's learned over very successful Kickstarter campaigns. He also discusses what makes a good PC, choosing the right PDC, and how...
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FSFS97: Growing a $100,000 Farm - Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm on No-Till, Farm Efficiency, and Balancing Life (FSFS97) from 2017-05-03T10:00
Today I'm talking to a grower who's admittedly "I'm a little bit obsessive about growing high quality produce."
It's an obsession that's fueled his farms growth, and an obsession wh...
REPLAY: From MMA to Farm Startup with the Stoic Farmer Scott Hebert from 2017-04-30T10:00
Whether it’s MMA or becoming a freelancer or business owner, the punches will be thrown, and they will hit you.
But as Mike Tyson said, "Everybody has a plan until they punched in the fac...
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FSFS96: Do New Crops Pay? - The When, How, and Why of a New Crop with Chris Thoreau (FSFS96) from 2017-04-27T02:00:39
If customers keep asking if you have certain crop, and you don't, should you grow it?
It depends.
And that's the focus of today's show: When, How, and Why to Start Prod...
REPLAY: Earth Day Special with the original Earth Day Organizer Denis Hayes (CD3) from 2017-04-22T06:59
In honor of Earth Day, today's show is a replay of the interview with the original Earth Day lead organizer Denis Hayes.
Denis Hayes talks about a lifeti...
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FSFS95: Growing Better by Growing Smaller - Going From Half an Acre to 500 Square Feet with Alex Bertsch of Epic by Nature Farm (FSFS95) from 2017-04-19T10:00
Today I'm going to be talking to another small scale farmer who's greatly benefited by growing smaller, not larger.
A few years ago farmer Alex Bertsch started farming on half an ac...
FSFS94: Conquering Analysis Paralysis By Starting a Whole Farm at Once - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone (FSFS94) from 2017-04-12T10:00
Welcome to world of Farming Small and Farming Smart, it's The Urban Farmer.
When you are starting any new business it can be very overwhelming.
Yo...
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FSFS93: The Five Things That Made My Farm More Profitable and More Enjoyable with Farmer Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm (FSFS93) from 2017-04-05T10:00
Today it's Part Two of the series with Conor.
As you heard last week, along with his wife Kate, Conor Crickmore is grossing over $350k per year at Nevers...
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V223: The Importance of Being a Father (V223) from 2017-03-31T10:00
This episode is a special episode, it's a replay of another podcast, specifically someone else's podcast.
The episode that you will hear today is an interview that Marianne West did...
FSFS92: $350,000 on 1.5 Acres and Still Growing with Farmer Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm (FSFS92) from 2017-03-29T10:00
Today I'm going to be talking to another small scale farmer who is absolutely crushing it on an acre and half. Along with his wife Kate, Conor Crickmore is grossing over $350k per year at Never...
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FSFS91: Growing More Crops and Making More Money in the Same Space with Interplanting - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone (FSFS91) from 2017-03-22T10:00
Today it's back to Kelowna and Green City Acres as Curtis and I take a look back at his experiences with inter-planting, planting multiple crops in the same spa...
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V222: Owning Land As Insurance Against Disaster - The Antifragile Property Series with Rob Avis (V222) from 2017-03-19T10:00
There's a lot to worry about out there in the world right now - climate change, GMOs, the financial system, debt, terrorism, disease, water insecurity, a fragile food system.
What i...
FSFS90: Farming For A Change with Advocate Farmer Caiti Hachmyer of Red H Farm from 2017-03-15T10:00
Today I'm going to be talking to another small scale farming making a go of it as we go to Sebastopol, CA to talk to Caiti Hachmyer of Red H Farm.
Caiti's a farmer who started out h...
FSFS89: 10 Base Principles For Successfully Growing High Quality Microgreens with Farmer Chris Thoreau from 2017-03-08T11:00
Today I'm going up to Vancouver to talk to Microgreen Farmer Chris Thoreau with the goal of focusing in on 10 base principles for growing high quality microgreens.
Think 10 things t...
FSFS88: Growing Vegetables and Growing Yourself with farmer Chris Gilbert from 2017-03-01T11:00
"Farming is as much about growing yourself as it is about growing vegetables."
One of the big lessons shared in this episode with farmer Chris Gilbert fr...
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FSFS87: Growing What Chefs Want with farmer Taylor Rogers of In Season Omaha from 2017-02-22T11:00
Welcome to world of Farming Small and Farming Smart.
Today I'm talking to another small scale farming making a go of it, as we go to Omaha, Nebraska to take a look at how farmer Tay...
FSFS86: Considerations and Constraints with Hiring Farm Employees - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone (FSFS86) from 2017-02-15T11:00
Today is another episode where Curtis and I will be widening the scope, stepping back and zooming out from the tools and techniques and his 1/3 of an acre farm, to take a look at some of the mac...
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FSFS85: Why Microgreen Grower Chris Thoreau Set Up A Co-Operative Business Structure for his Micro Urban Farm from 2017-02-08T11:00
When you start your farm business, one think that you need to think about is your business structure.
Sole proprietorships and LLCs are common ways to go...
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Dr. Ross Mars on Practical and Realistic Processing of Homescale Greywater and Blackwater (V152) from 2017-02-03T11:00
Today I am talking with Dr. Ross Mars, author of The Permaculture Transition Manual.
A book that covers a wide variety of practical topics including: permaculture design principles,...
FSFS84: How Farmer Ray Tyler Tripled His Sales by Farming LESS Land and Focusing on Base Principles from 2017-02-01T11:00
This week I'll pick up where last week left off with market gardener Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farms.
While last week's episode was more inspiration, this w...
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FSFS83: Farming Against All Odds with Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farms from 2017-01-25T11:00
Farming Against All Odds with Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farms
From laid off and in debt to grossing $120,000 on one acre.
Today's show goes beyond Curtis and the urban far...
V151: Permaculture - Another Tool in The Toolbox - Where Engineering Meets Permaculture with Rob Avis from 2017-01-20T11:00
Learn more at www.permaculturevoices.com/151
There had always been that group of design-centric permaculturalists focused on the process, not the techniques. The Toby Hemenways and ...
FSFS82: Interns - The Good and The Bad - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone from 2017-01-18T11:00
Support the show at www.permaculturevoices.com/support
Valuable and necessary to the success of hte changing landscape of agriculture... or an abused form of cheap labor that helps ...
FSFS81: From the Suburbs and Skateboards to The Country and a Broadfork - The Journey of Jean-Martin Fortier from 2017-01-11T11:00
Today I will be talking with someone who likely inspired many of you to get into farming, to consider farming, or to farm better, not bigger.
I'll be talking to market gardener, Jea...
DTW166: Buried in Loose Threads... DO THE WORK - Day 166 from 2017-01-11T06:00
DTW165: If It Adds to the Story It's a YES... DO THE WORK - Day 165 from 2017-01-10T06:00
DTW164: A Call For Support... DO THE WORK - Day 164 from 2017-01-09T05:06:11
V150: Massive Influence - A Tribute To Toby Hemenway (V150) from 2017-01-08T11:00
A compilation of stories from peers, friends, and students paying tribute to Toby Hemenway who passed away on December 20, 2016.
Learn more about Toby at www.permaculturevoices.com/...
DTW163: 3 Lessons From This Week to Push Your Limits... DO THE WORK - Day 163 from 2017-01-08T02:43:38
V149: The Untold Story of Gaia's Garden (V149) from 2017-01-07T11:00
Ben Watson, a senior editor at Chelsea Green, joins me to talk about his work with Toby Hemenway on the first edition of Gaia's Garden back in 2000 and how much of an influence that book had on ...
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DTW162: Starting with Very Small Incremental Progress to Make Very Large Long Term Progress... DO THE WORK - Day 162 from 2017-01-07T03:51:23
V148: Liberation Permaculture by Toby Hemenway (V148) from 2017-01-06T11:00
Liberation Permaculture by Toby Hemenway.
This episode is the rebroadcast of Toby talk from PV2 in March 2015.
Permaculture offers more than a path to a sustainable and just food s...
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DTW161: Measuring Balance... DO THE WORK - Day 161 from 2017-01-06T06:00
V147: Liberation Permaculture - The Prequel - An Interview with Toby Hemenway (V147) from 2017-01-05T11:00
Today, let's take a look at permaculture. Let's go beyond the land, and beyond food to take a look at a concept that Toby is calling liberation permaculture.
"Permaculture offers m...
DTW160: It's All About Perspective... DO THE WORK - Day 160 from 2017-01-05T06:00
V146: Backing Away from the Energy Cliff: A Permaculturist's Guide to Thinking About Energy (V146) from 2017-01-04T11:00
DTW159: There's Never Enough Time, Except There's Always Enough Time... DO THE WORK - Day 159 from 2017-01-04T06:00
V145: A Look at Agriculture, Horticulture, Permaculture: Why Agriculture Can Never Be Sustainable, and a Permacultural Solution with Toby Hemenway (V145) from 2017-01-03T11:00
Ten thousand years of agriculture has devastated every ecosystem it has come in contact with. Horticultural societies point toward a solution, and permaculture can help us design a way to overco...
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DTW158: It's Always Darkest in the Eye of the Shiticane... DO THE WORK - Day 158 from 2017-01-03T06:00
V144: Arrive at a Solution, Don’t Impose a Solution – Permaculture and Life with Toby Hemenway (V144) from 2017-01-02T11:00
Toby Hemenway joins me to talk permaculture - how permaculture has changed and how we can work more permaculture into our lives.
Key Takeaways:
It really benefits anyon...
DTW157: Sprinting into 2017 and Running Right into a Brick Wall... DO THE WORK - Day 157 from 2017-01-02T03:52:01
V143: How Permaculture Can Save Humanity and the Earth, but Not Civilization presented by Toby Hemenway (V143) from 2017-01-01T11:00
DTW156: Starting out 2017 with a tribute to Toby Hemenway... DO THE WORK - Day 156 from 2017-01-01T06:00
DTW155: Choose to Be a Great (not good) Dad - 2016 Lessons... DO THE WORK - Day 155 from 2016-12-31T06:00
V: 10 Big Lessons to Change Your Life in 2017 and Beyond with Javan Bernakevitch from 2016-12-30T11:00
2016 has been an interesting year for me.
It's been one of transition and growth and change.
It's been a year that's ended a long career in one world and kick started...
DTW154: If it doesn't add to quality of life, why do it? - 2016 Lessons... DO THE WORK - Day 154 from 2016-12-30T04:27:54
AVPM: I'm wondering if you have any information about inoculating trees to grow truffles? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-29T11:00
DTW153: Lean Into Fear - ALWAYS Lean Into the Fear - 2016 Lessons ... DO THE WORK - Day 153 from 2016-12-29T02:39:51
V142: Managing Success and Growth Doing The Work You Were Destined to Do with Justin Rhodes (V142) from 2016-12-28T11:00
In terms of journeys, today I am going to highlight an epic one.
It's the story of Justin Rhodes.
Justin who has gone from someone one government assistance and in de...
DTW152: The Importance of Balance - 2016 Lessons... DO THE WORK - Day 152 from 2016-12-28T06:00
AVPM: Innoculating the bedding in the chicken brooder? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-27T11:00
DTW151: Don't Be Afraid to Try New Things Like Writing - 2016 Lessons... DO THE WORK - Day 151 from 2016-12-27T06:00
DTW150: Merry Christmas, No Work Tomorrow... DO THE WORK - Day 150 from 2016-12-26T06:00
DTW149: Merry Christmas and Thanks... DO THE WORK - Day 149 from 2016-12-25T03:50:54
AVPM: Inoculating wood chips to break them down faster, is it worth it? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-24T11:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - I have an abundance of woodchips. Any thoughts on inoculating the pile to "rapidly" break down the pile of chips...
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DTW148: Getting Just a Little More Done and Apply the Arnold Factor... DO THE WORK - Day 148 from 2016-12-24T04:00:29
MICRO: The Niche Farm - Experiences Selling to A Diversity of Market Streams Without a Diversity of Crops - Episode 4 from 2016-12-23T11:00
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DTW147: When Giant Redwoods Fall... DO THE WORK - Day 147 from 2016-12-23T04:10:41
DTW146: No money is sometimes greater than some money... DO THE WORK - Day 146 from 2016-12-22T06:00
DTW145: Toby's Passing and The Passing of Time - Our Most Precious Resource... Don't Waste It ... DO THE WORK - Day 145 from 2016-12-21T03:45:27
TOBY HEMENWAY CANCER UPDATE & FUNDRAISER... DO THE WORK - Day 144 from 2016-12-19T23:37:07
DTW143: Be Careful Who Raises Your Kids, Advice from Mother May... DO THE WORK - Day 143 from 2016-12-19T06:00
DTW142: Removing the Golden Handcuffs - Drew Sample Interviews Me... DO THE WORK - Day 142 from 2016-12-19T00:18:42
AVPM: Raised beds with multiple strains co-habitating, is it possible? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-17T11:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - Is it possible to have a raised "bed" of hardwood chips with multiple strains happily cohabiting and fruiting in ...
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DTW141: The Early Morning Sprint to End 2016... DO THE WORK - Day 141 from 2016-12-17T06:00
V141: "Farming" Tree Crops - Maintenance, Harvesting and Sales - All Less Work Than You Might Think with Stefan Sobkowiak (V141) from 2016-12-16T11:00
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Stefan Sobkowiak of The Miracle Farm is encouraging more vegetable farmer to...
DTW140: The Piece of Coal I Won't Be Dealing with This Christmas... DO THE WORK - Day 140 from 2016-12-16T06:00
DTW139: Why Are You Starting That Business? Don't know? BAD IDEA.. DO THE WORK - Day 139 from 2016-12-15T06:00
TUF34: Staying Motivated Pursuing Your Own Path – Be it Growth, a Cause, or Freedom – The Urban Farmer – Season 2 – Week 34 from 2016-12-14T11:00
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DTW138: A Little More Than Nothing is Better Than Nothing Done... DO THE WORK - Day 138 from 2016-12-14T06:00
DTW137: Do Tasks versus Think Tasks - My Week - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 137 from 2016-12-13T06:00
DTW135: The one thing all families are vulnerable to, but one you probably are not thinking about... DO THE WORK - Day 135 from 2016-12-12T19:13:53
DTW136: Do With Time in Mind - Do What You Do Best, When You Do It Best - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 136 from 2016-12-12T06:00
AVPM: Thoughts on looking for local strains of mushrooms to cultivate out? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-10T11:00
DTW134: When Unicorns S*** Off Rainbows Onto You... DO THE WORK - Day 134 from 2016-12-10T06:00
V: Rotational Grazing Layer Chickens in a Small Backyard with Shawn McCarty (V140) from 2016-12-09T11:00
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DTW133: Don't Sweat the Small Stuff, Advice from Father Joe... DO THE WORK - Day 133 from 2016-12-09T06:00
DTW132: The Sorry State of 'Working for the Man'... DO THE WORK - Day 132 from 2016-12-08T06:00
TUF33: Making Your Farm Better Without Spending Much Money – The Urban Farmer – Season 2 – Week 33 from 2016-12-07T11:00
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DTW131: Filling Out the Calendar Based on Knowns - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 131 from 2016-12-07T06:00
DTW130: Dropping Podcasts - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 130 from 2016-12-06T06:00
DTW129: Cutting Back to What Cash Flows - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 129 from 2016-12-05T04:07:15
V: The Great Work of Our Time presented by John D. Liu [REPLAY] from 2016-12-04T11:00
We are experiencing the end of an era as a new era in human civilization is beginning. It is a time of great risk but also a time of great potential.
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DTW128: Blocking Out Fixed Time and Personal Time - 2017 Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 128 from 2016-12-04T06:00
AVPM: Current roadblocks to grow morels? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-12-03T13:40:17
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DTW127: December, A Month of Planning... DO THE WORK - Day 127 from 2016-12-03T05:00:31
V: Work to Live or Live to Work with Javan Bernakevitch from 2016-12-02T11:00
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DTW126: In the Airlock and T-21 Days... DO THE WORK - Day 126 from 2016-12-02T06:00
AVJR: Basic advice, suggestions and learnings on breeding chickens on the homestead? - Ask Voices with Homestead Justin Rhodes Process from 2016-12-01T18:53:48
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - Basic advice, suggestions and learnings on breeding chickens on the homestead?
DTW125: Seeking voluntary simplicity, but not reducing the quality of life... DO THE WORK - Day 125 from 2016-12-01T03:23:13
MICRO: Thinking About Growing Microgreens as a Business - The Tedious, Detail Oriented Reality of Growing Microgreens - Episode 3 from 2016-11-30T11:00
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Over the last two episodes [Episode 1, Episode 2] we looked at How Chris started and grew his microgr...
Jean-Martin Fortier's The Market Gardener is Now an Audiobook... DO THE WORK - Day 124 from 2016-11-30T06:00
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DTW123: Slow, Calculated Forward Progress Not Stasis... DO THE WORK - Day 123 from 2016-11-29T06:00
DTW122: The Ecological Function of a Gopher Is... DO THE WORK - Day 122 from 2016-11-28T06:00
V027: Permaculture Design and Advanced Homesteading in Cold Climates with Ben Falk [REPLAY] from 2016-11-27T15:07:55
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DTW121: When 90% Off and 90 Years Old Collide... DO THE WORK - Day 121 from 2016-11-27T06:00
DTW120: Coming Full Circle... DO THE WORK - Day 120 from 2016-11-26T06:00
V: Balancing Personal Goals, Raising Kids, and Day to Day Work with Rob Avis (V139) from 2016-11-25T11:00
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DTW119: "Technically" I am Unemployed... DO THE WORK - Day 119 from 2016-11-25T06:00
DTW118: It's Thanksgiving, Be Thankful... DO THE WORK - Day 118 from 2016-11-24T06:00
MICRO: Tips and Tricks for Growing, Harvesting, and Selling Microgreens as a Business with Chris Thoreau – Episode 2 from 2016-11-23T11:00
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"They weren't just buying the product, they were buying the whole package."
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DTW117: Choosing Horse Poop over The Office - You Have a Choice.. DO THE WORK - Day 117 from 2016-11-23T06:00
DTW116: You In Their Eyes... DO THE WORK - Day 116 from 2016-11-22T04:20:26
DTW115: Exceeding Your Own Expectations with Dirt... DO THE WORK - Day 115 from 2016-11-21T06:00
DTW114: Living vs Surviving... DO THE WORK - Day 114 from 2016-11-20T06:00
AVPM: What are you thoughts on combing biochar and fungi? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-11-19T11:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - What are you thoughts on combing biochar and fungi?
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DTW113: Telling people to work hard is... MEAN?... DO THE WORK - Day 113 from 2016-11-19T06:00
V: Rocket Mass Heater Basics and Practical Applications with Erica Wisner from 2016-11-18T11:00
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DTW112: Shooting Nice Bullets... DO THE WORK - Day 112 from 2016-11-18T04:20:44
AVJR: Advice for processing birds on a homestead? - Ask Voices with Homestead Justin Rhodes Process from 2016-11-17T11:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - Any advice for processing one to two birds at a time on a homestead level without having to purchase a bunch of equi...
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DTW111: Asking For the Keys to the Kingdom... DO THE WORK - Day 111 from 2016-11-17T06:00
MICRO: How Chris Thoreau Started, Built, and Grew a Thriving Microgreens Business - Episode 1 from 2016-11-16T11:00
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DTW110: The Devil is in the $149 Details... DO THE WORK - Day 110 from 2016-11-16T04:35:21
DTW109: It Suddenly All Got Really Real... DO THE WORK - Day 109 from 2016-11-15T06:00
DTW108: It Happened... DO THE WORK - Day 108 from 2016-11-14T06:00
V: Hazelnuts. A Viable Broadacre Crop for the Midwest? Almost. with Phil Rutter [REPLAY] from 2016-11-13T11:00
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DTW107: Re-Inventing the Blob... DO THE WORK - Day 107 from 2016-11-13T06:00
Making "plastic" using mycelium on a straw based substrate? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-11-12T11:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - I have been curious how an aspiring homeowner could make prefab parts of their ...
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DTW106: Rapid Iterative Businesses... DO THE WORK - Day 106 from 2016-11-12T07:00
V: Chestnuts, Woody Agriculture, and Breeding Trees - Restoring a Piece of America’s Past and Establishing a Piece of Our Agricultural Future with Phil Rutter - Part 2 of 2 [REPLAY] from 2016-11-11T11:00
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DTW105: Chasing Shiny Objects... DO THE WORK - Day 105 from 2016-11-11T03:43:22
AVJR: How to get kids to do work on the farm? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-11-10T11:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - I have noticed that your kids do a lot of work on the farm, what has been yall's approach to introducing the k...
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DTW104: Don't Remember, Just Remind Yourself... DO THE WORK - Day 104 from 2016-11-10T06:00
TUF32: Building Soil - Where Bio-intensive Growing and Market Farming Collide with Jodi Roebuck – The Urban Farmer – Season 2 – Week 32 from 2016-11-09T11:00
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Curtis is on vacation, so I am joined by bio-intensive farmer Jodi R...
DTW103: The Black Machete - A Hard Work Collective... DO THE WORK - Day 103 from 2016-11-09T04:45:50
DTW102: The Rise of the Black Machete... DO THE WORK - Day 102 from 2016-11-08T05:22:41
DTW101: Trolls, Babies and Humanity... DO THE WORK - Day 101 from 2016-11-07T06:00
DTW100: 4 8 15 16 23 42 - ENTER - Episode 100... DO THE WORK - Day 100 from 2016-11-06T05:00
AVPM: What are your thoughts on the integration of fungi into water catchment systems? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-11-05T10:00
DTW99: Fulfillment Over Achievement... DO THE WORK - Day 99 from 2016-11-05T05:00
V: Chestnuts, Woody Agriculture, and Breeding Trees - Restoring a Piece of America’s Past and Establishing a Piece of Our Agricultural Future with Phil Rutter - Part 1 of 2 [REPLAY] from 2016-11-04T10:00
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DTW98: Building Better by Building More... DO THE WORK - Day 98 from 2016-11-04T05:00
AVJR: How has it been raising turkeys, is it worth it? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-11-03T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - You have been raising turkeys for a few months now - how has it been, and has it been worth it?
DTW97: Why I Don't Give A F***... DO THE WORK - Day 97 from 2016-11-03T05:00
TUF31: Why not add more land - How much land should YOU farm? - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 31 from 2016-11-02T10:00
DTW96: The Insanity Check... DO THE WORK - Day 96 from 2016-11-02T05:00
DTW95: I Don't Have All the Answers... DO THE WORK - Day 95 from 2016-11-01T05:00
DTW94: Just A... DO THE WORK - Day 94 from 2016-10-31T03:20:29
V: Darren Doherty on Agriculture, Regrarianism, and Why Regenerative is Better than Sustainable [REPLAY] from 2016-10-30T10:00
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DTW93: 30 Years in 3 Weeks... DO THE WORK - Day 93 from 2016-10-30T03:11:45
AVPM: Is there any advantage to taking mycelium back to grain once it is on sawdust? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-10-29T10:00
DTW92: Feedback, Planning, and None of the Above... DO THE WORK - Day 92 from 2016-10-29T05:00
V: Change the Job or Change the Level of Dissatisfaction with Javan Bernakevitch from 2016-10-28T10:00
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Don't like where you are at?
Today we take a look at analyzi...
DTW91: The Yin and Yang of The Office and Dirt... DO THE WORK - Day 91 from 2016-10-28T02:13:27
AVJR: What did you learn in your 100 days of growing food series? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-10-27T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - You recently finished your series of 100 days of raising food, what are some of the things that you learned ov...
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DTW90: Interval Working - Sprint, Relax, Sprint... DO THE WORK - Day 90 from 2016-10-27T05:00
TUF30: Going For It and Failing Above Other Peoples' Heads - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 30 from 2016-10-26T10:00
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Whenever you do something why are you doing it?
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DTW89: The Odometer of Success... DO THE WORK - Day 89 from 2016-10-26T05:00
DTW88: YOU + ME > YOU AND ME... DO THE WORK - Day 88 from 2016-10-25T04:00
DTW87: Long Days Followed by Long Days, FAIL... DO THE WORK - Day 87 from 2016-10-24T05:00
V015: Joel Salatin On The Next Generation of Farmers. Starting Out, Interning, Mentoring, and Partnering with Existing Farmers [REPLAY] from 2016-10-23T10:00
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DTW86: Be F***ing Braveheart... DO THE WORK - Day 86 from 2016-10-23T03:13:59
AVPM: Cultivation seems like a lot of work. What's a simple way to cultivate mushrooms? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-10-22T10:00
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DTW85: If the Calendar Fits Wear It... DO THE WORK - Day 85 from 2016-10-22T05:00
V137: Pasture Cropping with Colin Seis from 2016-10-21T21:31:10
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Let's say that you own 1000 acres and you want to farm.
What do...
DTW84: Closing the Income Gap... DO THE WORK - Day 84 from 2016-10-21T03:18:24
AVJR - When you first started the vlog, what was the goal? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-10-20T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - When...
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DTW83: Big versus Little, Little Wins.. DO THE WORK - Day 83 from 2016-10-20T05:00
TUF29: Making More Money With Less Land – Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm – Part 3 – The Urban Farmer – Season 2 – Week 29 from 2016-10-19T10:00
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Today is part three in our series focusing on more money, less la...
DTW82: Jumping Sanely Into the Unknown or Insanely Into the Unknown... DO THE WORK - Day 82 from 2016-10-19T05:00
DTW81: The Day the Music Died... DO THE WORK - Day 81 from 2016-10-18T05:00
DTW80: Have Your Cake and Eat it Too - WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 80 from 2016-10-17T03:31:49
Michael Pollan talks GMOs, Industrial Agriculture, and the Impact of Cooking your Own Food (PVP023) from 2016-10-16T10:00
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Thank You... DO THE WORK - Day 79 from 2016-10-16T02:44:39
Who Gives a F *** Friday... DO THE WORK - Day 78 from 2016-10-15T03:09:14
Willie Smits on Permaculture, Palm Oil, and Reforestation in Indonesia from 2016-10-14T10:00
An archived interview that was conducted at PV1 in March 2014.
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Leaving Failure Behind on The Road to Success... DO THE WORK - Day 77 from 2016-10-14T03:02:18
Whatever Happened, Happened... DO THE WORK - Day 76 from 2016-10-13T03:22:05
Making More Money With Less Land - Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm - Part 2 - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 28 from 2016-10-12T10:00
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Today is two in our series focusing on more money, less land, whe...
Differentiating by Beating the Sad Low Low Bar of Average Customer Service... DO THE WORK - Day 75 from 2016-10-12T05:00
Doing What You Love, Working at The Dollar Tree... DO THE WORK - Day 74 from 2016-10-11T05:00
Doing A LOT of work now to payoff A LOT later... DO THE WORK - Day 73 from 2016-10-10T05:00
Building Soil, Healing the Land and Raising High Quality Food with Rotational Grazing f. Doniga Markegard [REPLAY] from 2016-10-09T04:58:34
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Measuring Success Poorly... DO THE WORK - Day 72 from 2016-10-09T04:37:33
If I add mycorrhizal spores to my soil how do I know that the fungus is actually growing? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-10-08T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - If I add mycorrhizal spores to my soil how do I know that the fungus is actually growing?
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The 1993 Sony Car Discman and Business... DO THE WORK - Day 71 from 2016-10-08T05:00
The 8 Forms of Capital - Through Regenerative Cacao presented by Gregory Landua from 2016-10-07T10:00
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The 8 Forms of Capital is a dynamic and living framework to guide holistic a...
Laborious Days and Self-Discipline ... DO THE WORK - Day 70 from 2016-10-07T02:58:35
What advice would you have for someone who wants to start vlogging? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-10-06T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - What advice would you have for someone who wanted to start vlogging?
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TEXT E X P A N D E R... DO THE WORK - Day 69 from 2016-10-06T05:00
Killing Fear with Bullet Points... DO THE WORK - Day 68 from 2016-10-06T03:29:23
Making More Money With Less Land - Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 27 from 2016-10-05T10:00
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Say you're a vegetable farmer and you want to make more money.
Eating Peanut Butter Sandwiches Every Day for 11 Years.. DO THE WORK - Day 67 from 2016-10-04T05:00
Planning for 2017 NOW - Weekly Review... DO THE WORK - Day 66 from 2016-10-03T05:00
Maximizing Fruit Production and Growing Fruit Trees in Small Spaces for Year Round Harvest. from 2016-10-02T10:00
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Making a $36,000 Bet and Analyzing Transition... DO THE WORK - Day 65 from 2016-10-02T05:00
Got coffee grounds, what mushrooms should I grow? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-10-01T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - I have access to a lot of coffee grounds. If I am approaching mushroom cultivat...
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Fear Disquised as Practicality... DO THE WORK - Day 64 from 2016-10-01T04:16:47
Agruing with Reality - And Making Yourself Miserable with Javan Bernakevitch from 2016-09-30T10:00
"You're the average of the five people that you spend the most time with." Jim Rohn
Hang around with people who support you and push you and you will end up farther ahead than by h...
Crushing The Lost Hours... DO THE WORK - Day 63 from 2016-09-30T05:00
As a homesteader, how have you decided to educate your kids, and why? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-09-29T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - As a homesteader, how have you decided to educate your kids - traditional schooling, alternative schooling, ho...
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How To Connect People [A Process]... DO THE WORK - Day 62 from 2016-09-29T05:00
Growing to Get Better - Not Just Bigger - Changes Coming to Green City Acres - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 26 from 2016-09-28T10:00
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It's currently September 15, 2016 and the end of the regular farm...
Stuff Just Always Gets Done... DO THE WORK - Day 61 from 2016-09-28T02:12:42
The Stuff You Can't Replicate... DO THE WORK - Day 60 from 2016-09-27T05:00
In Memory of Bill Mollison (1928-2016)... DO THE WORK - Day 59 from 2016-09-26T03:42:47
Starting a farm and living the happy farm life - A conversation with farmer Shannon Jones [REPLAY] from 2016-09-25T10:00
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$282.04 - The Price to Make it Just End... DO THE WORK - Day 58 from 2016-09-25T05:00
How to incoporate micro-nutrients into mushroom substrate? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-09-24T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - How should I incorporate micro-nutrients into my mushroom substrate?
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Operation Trash Panda... DO THE WORK - Day 57 from 2016-09-24T05:00
Secret Sorrows, An Inside Look at the World of Depression and Suicide - The Untold Story of You from 2016-09-23T10:00
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"Every man has his secret sorrows which the world knows not; and ofte...
56 Episodes in 56 Days, Not 56 Weeks... DO THE WORK - Day 56 from 2016-09-23T05:00
You have kids, how do you work from home and get anything done? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-09-22T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - You have kids, how do you work from home and get anything done?
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Jumping Out Fear's Windows Into the Unknown... DO THE WORK - Day 55 from 2016-09-22T04:47:34
Hustle - The Biggest and Most Powerful Tool on The Farm, And It's Free - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 25 from 2016-09-21T10:00
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New Computers, Old Computers, and FEAR... DO THE WORK - Day 54 from 2016-09-21T05:00
Mile Marker 243... DO THE WORK - Day 53 from 2016-09-20T05:00
In Sickness and In Health - WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 52 from 2016-09-19T05:00
The Permaculture Orchard - Converting An Organic Orchard into A Permaculture, Polyculture [REPLAY] from 2016-09-18T10:00
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A Gravelly Voice Yelling 'Anti-Fragile!'... DO THE WORK - Day 51 from 2016-09-18T05:00
In a Perfect World, What is the Ideal Mushroom Substrate? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-09-17T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - In a perfect world, what would be your ideal recipe for a substrate mixture that is fairly universal in terms of ...
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Building A Ship in a Hurricane... DO THE WORK - Day 50 from 2016-09-17T05:00
Growing Effectively - Thoughts on Starting and Managing Businesses around Family and Life with Erik Ohlsen (PVP135) from 2016-09-16T10:00
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Busy versus effective.
Two different ways of getting stuff done...
D Day - It's Coming... DO THE WORK - Day 49 from 2016-09-16T05:00
Late Wins... DO THE WORK - Day 48 from 2016-09-15T05:00
Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm? - Part 3 - The Tools - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 24 from 2016-09-14T10:00
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The 2 Minute Rule... DO THE WORK - Day 47 from 2016-09-14T05:00
Permacultural Origins... DO THE WORK - Day 46 from 2016-09-13T05:00
WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 45 from 2016-09-12T05:00
Fermenting Success - A Passion for Family, Friends and Mead. The Frank Golbeck Story [REPLAY] from 2016-09-11T10:00
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Straight Edge... DO THE WORK - Day 44 from 2016-09-11T05:00
Mushrooms on contaminated soil, will the mushroom be safe to eat? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-09-10T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - If I grow mushrooms on soil contaminated with oil or heavy metals, will the mushroom be safe to eat?
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Tracking Gratitude... DO THE WORK - Day 43 from 2016-09-10T05:00
Crushing It and Failing - The Tale of Two Pastured Poultry Businesses Run by the Same Farmer with John McAuley of Healthy Hen Farms (PVP134) from 2016-09-09T10:00
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The Shining... DO THE WORK - Day 42 from 2016-09-09T05:00
The Naked Truth Behind Permaculture Chickens - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-09-08T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com talks about creating Permaculture Chickens live on stage at PV3.
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How Permaculture Voices Started... DO THE WORK - Day 41 from 2016-09-08T05:00
Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm? - Part 2 - The Tools - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 23 from 2016-09-07T13:40:30
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Measuing Progress Without $$$... DO THE WORK - Day 40 from 2016-09-07T05:00
Decision Making, Thinking Holistically and with Context, and Fighting For Your Cause - A Conversation with Allan Savory from 2016-09-06T15:40:09
“These side issues, the longer they go on and we don’t face reality, the more people that are going to die, and the more trillions of dollars it is going to cost, so time is not on our side. We...
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Running Into Darkness... DO THE WORK - Day 39 from 2016-09-06T05:00
The Pause that Recharges - WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 38 from 2016-09-05T05:00
Stacking Fiefdoms with Joel Salatin. Creating Multiple Complementary Businesses Under the Umbrella of an Exisiting Business [REPLAY] from 2016-09-04T10:00
Joel Salatin's talk on Stacking Fiefdoms from PV1.
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Being an Employee is Hard... DO THE WORK - Day 37 from 2016-09-04T05:00
Should I always cook mushrooms before eating them? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-09-03T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - I have heard people say that I should always cook mushrooms before eating them?...
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Zooming out and Thinking on a LONG Weekend... DO THE WORK - Day 36 from 2016-09-03T05:00
Decisions are Destiny - An Indepth Look at the idea of the Holistic Context with Javan Bernakevitch from 2016-09-02T10:00
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Sending email, who needs an inbox... DO THE WORK - Day 35 from 2016-09-02T05:00
If you are processing broilers on a homestead level, what type of equipment do you think you need? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-09-01T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - If you are processing broilers on a homestead level, what type of equipment do you think you need?
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An Island of Solitude... DO THE WORK - Day 34 from 2016-09-01T05:00
Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm? - Part 1 - The Base Principles - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 22 from 2016-08-31T10:00
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Farming... is it expensive to start, or not?
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Playing Mental Games Alone... DO THE WORK - Day 33 from 2016-08-31T05:00
Zone E – Extending Communities of Practice presented by Hugh Kelly (A5) from 2016-08-30T10:00
There are some wonderful examples of communities of practice growing around farmer-to-farmer extension of permaculture design principles in poorly served regions. How can the global permaculture...
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Putting In the Time... DO THE WORK - Day 32 from 2016-08-30T05:00
WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 31 from 2016-08-29T05:00
Time – One Resource That's Continually Depleting... Don't Waste It [REPLAY] from 2016-08-28T10:00
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How I Process EMAIL... DO THE WORK - Day 30 from 2016-08-28T05:00
New to mushroom foraging, what are some of the unwritten rules of the game? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-08-27T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - I'm new to mushroom foraging, what are some of the unwritten rules of the game?
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YOU WILL DIE... DO THE WORK - Day 29 from 2016-08-27T05:00
Market Gardening in An Extreme Climate - Techniques for Growing with Cold Summers, Poor Soil and High Winds with Brian Kowalski of Newfoundland (PVP133) from 2016-08-26T10:00
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Dangerous Expectations... DO THE WORK - Day 28 from 2016-08-26T05:00
What are the areas on the homestead where it pays to pay up and not go cheap? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-08-25T12:38:20
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - What are the areas on the homestead where it pays to pay up and not go cheap?
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Overwhelmed... DO THE WORK - Day 27 from 2016-08-25T05:00
Adapt or Die - The Importance of Being Flexible with Ideas and Expectations - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 21 from 2016-08-24T10:00
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Rapid Email Inbox Processing... DO THE WORK - Day 26 from 2016-08-24T05:00
Walking the Walk&Talking the Talk: Permaculture Entrepreneurism presented by Matt Powers at PV3 (A5) from 2016-08-23T10:00
Are you thinking of quitting your day job? Taking that big leap & embracing a permaculture business as your way forward? Matt Powers did just that shortly after...
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A Stacked Week... DO THE WORK - Day 25 from 2016-08-23T05:00
WEEKLY REVIEW... DO THE WORK - Day 24 from 2016-08-22T05:00
Farming - It’s Damn Hard. The Real Life Journey of Starting a Permaculture Farm with No Money. An interview with Mark Shepard [REPLAY] from 2016-08-21T10:00
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Life's a Checkerboard and You're a Playing Card... DO THE WORK - Day 23 from 2016-08-21T05:00
What are your thoughts on training mycelium to break down biodegradable and compostable plastics? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-08-20T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - What are your thoughts on training mycelium to break down biodegradable and com...
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PV4 Update... DO THE WORK - Day 22 from 2016-08-20T05:00
What's it like to get punched in the face? - The Untold Story of You from 2016-08-19T10:00
Whether it’s MMA or becoming a freelancer or business owner, the punches will be thrown, and they will hit you.
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Out-work… DO THE WORK - Day 21 from 2016-08-19T05:00
How much room do chickens actually need to roost? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-08-18T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - How much room do chickens actually need to roost?
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500… DO THE WORK - Day 20 from 2016-08-18T05:00
How to Keep Weeds from Overtaking Your Farm, and How to Manage Them If They Do - The Urban Farmer - Season 2 - Week 20 from 2016-08-17T10:00
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Nitroglycerine, not Dynamite... DO THE WORK - Day 19 from 2016-08-17T05:00
Why aren't you certified organic? - Ask Voices with Farmer John Suscovich from 2016-08-16T10:00
Farmer John Suscovich of Camps Road Farm and FarmMarketingSolutions.com answers the question - Why aren't you certified organic?
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No Email Sunday... DO THE WORK - Day 18 from 2016-08-16T05:00
WEEKLY REVIEW - Why have one?... DO THE WORK - Day 17 from 2016-08-15T04:31:49
061 - Designing&Building the Future...Literally. Open Source Ecology with Marcin Jakubowski from 2016-08-14T10:00
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You Play to Win the Game... DO THE WORK - Day 16 from 2016-08-14T05:00
Designing&Building the Future...Literally. Open Source Ecology with Marcin Jakubowski [REPLAY] from 2016-08-14T03:42:44
It is through the Global Village Construction Set that Marcin and OSE have set out to change the way that we build the communities of the future. Marcin has said "I'd like to be able to show tha...
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Questions about Growing Oyster Mushrooms on Cigarette Butts and Coffee Grounds? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-08-13T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - "I'm attempting your technique of decomposing cigarette butts with oysters. I have them growing on coffee grounds...
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Mad Respect... DO THE WORK - Day 15 from 2016-08-13T05:00
Grazing the Savanna: Lessons from New Forest and Mastodon Valley Farms presented by Peter Allen at PV2 (b039) from 2016-08-12T10:00
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Dealing with Bombs... DO THE WORK - Day 14 from 2016-08-12T05:00
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Fermented Chicken Feed - What's your recipe and process? - Ask Voices with Justin Rhodes from 2016-08-11T10:00
Homesteader Justin Rhodes of AbundantPermaculture.com takes on the question - I notice you give your chickens fermented or soaked grains each morning. Can you give us the recipe on what grains ...
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Stalling Out... DO THE WORK - Day 13 from 2016-08-11T05:00
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A Choice of One... DO THE WORK - Day 12 from 2016-08-10T05:00
A daily documentary of my life, behind Permaculture Voices blending together fatherhood, business, organization, and life hacking to...
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Plant Trees, but Not Just Any Trees - Presented by Phil Rutter at PV1 (b037) from 2016-08-09T10:00
Preparing for the Week... DO THE WORK - Day 11 from 2016-08-09T05:00
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Bite the bullet... DO THE WORK - Day 10 from 2016-08-08T05:00
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Permaculture 2.0, Designing a Profitable Broadacre Perennial Farm with Grant Schultz [REPLAY] from 2016-08-07T10:00
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It was 4:30AM and you won’t believe where I was... DO THE WORK - Day 9 from 2016-08-07T05:00
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If I wanted to get into mushroom cultivation, what are some of the easiest species to start with? - Ask Voices with Peter McCoy of Radical Mycology from 2016-08-06T10:00
Mycologist and author Peter McCoy of RadicalMycology.com takes on the question - If I wanted to get into mushroom cultivation, what are some of the easiest spec...
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The Door Was Open... DO THE WORK - Day 8 from 2016-08-06T05:00
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