Podcasts by Farm Small Farm Smart
Insights for vegetable farmers and market gardeners who earn, or want to earn, a living growing vegetables profitably.
In each episode, I talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to find out what makes their market farm successful. I focus on in-the-field farming. Soil preparation, weed management, post-harvest processing, appropriate technology, farm tools and equipment, and growing crops.
Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.
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Lessons Learned Creating the Ultimate Farm Planning Software (Carrot Cashflow 38) from 2023-11-27T10:00
Paul Dysinger, co-founder of Seedtime, joins me to talk about his journey to build the best farm and garden software ever. He shares lessons that have helped him manage time, prioritize tasks, a...
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The $700,000 No-Till Farm with Mark DeRespinis - Carrot Cashflow 37 from 2023-11-24T14:12:43
(0:00) Thanksgiving food talk. Is the food better the next day? Top 5 sides. Pumpkin pie is gross.
(0:31:56) Farmer Mark DeRespinis describes how he has built a very successful no-till fa...
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Half-Million Dollar Market Farming and Dangerous Opinions - Carrot Cashflow 35 from 2023-11-02T13:21:50
(0:00) Be careful who you take an opinion from.
(0:24:00) Farmer Ian Jerolmack talks about how they are crushing it on their farm and will do $500k in sales.
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Increasing Profits by Adding Crop Rotations and Winter Growing - The Profitable Mini-Farm E20 from 2023-09-06T11:58:51
Perfecting Paperpot Beets and Not Comparing Against Others - The Profitable Mini-Farm E19 from 2023-08-30T09:00
Growing Salanova - How-To and Simple Farm Accounting - The Profitable Mini-Farm E18 from 2023-08-23T09:00
Determining Crop Profitability and Growing Amazing Carrots - The Profitable Mini-Farm E17 from 2023-08-16T12:21:30
Direct Seeding with the Jang Seeder - Tips and Tricks - The Profitable Mini-Farm E16 from 2023-07-26T09:00
The Importance of a Great Potting Mix - The Profitable Mini-Farm E15 from 2023-07-19T10:00
Composting for Maximum Farm Productivity - The Profitable Mini-Farm E14 from 2023-07-12T09:00
Building Deep, Productive Farm Soils - The Profitable Mini-Farm E13 from 2023-06-28T14:05:43
Low-Cost Crop Protection with Low Tunnels - The Profitable Mini-Farm E12 from 2023-06-21T09:00
Want a Greenhouse? Think about these things first. The Profitable Mini-Farm E11 from 2023-06-14T10:51:16
Standardizing Transplanting for Simplicity with Erich Schultz (FSFS265) from 2023-06-07T11:29:22
Cashing In - How to Successfully Market Your Lettuce Crop - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 10 from 2023-05-24T11:00
There is no point in growing a crop if you can't sell it at a profit. Ray discusses cashing in on your hard work in Episode 10 of The Lettuce Grower Series. Ray will share some tips to market le...
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Harvesting and Packing to Maximize Sales - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 9 from 2023-05-17T11:00
You've done all the work to grow a great lettuce crop. How do you get it from the field to the customer in the best condition possible? Episode 9 in The Lettuce Grower Series is a dive harvestin...
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Lettuce Pests and Diseases and How to Deal with Them - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 8 from 2023-05-10T11:00
Like most crops, lettuce has pests and diseases that target it. Episode 8 in The Lettuce Grower Series shares his experience dealing with these issues. He goes over the most common pests and dis...
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Growing Great Lettuce in the Heat of Summer - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 7 from 2023-05-03T11:00
Most growers struggle to grow lettuce in the heat of summer. In Episode 7 of The Lettuce Grower Series, Ray shares his advice for growing great greens in the summer. Ray share keys such as water...
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Growing a Successful Crop - Transplanting and Direct Seeding - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 6 from 2023-04-26T11:00
Episode 6 in The Lettuce Grower Series goes deep into the details of transplanting and direct seeding. When is it advantageous to direct seed? When should you transplant? Ray will discuss why th...
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Drip, Overhead, and Misters - Crop Irrigation Basics - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 5 from 2023-04-19T11:30
Episode 5 in The Lettuce Grower Series explores the different options for watering lettuce crops - drip, overhead, and mister irrigation. What are the pros and cons of each type? When is one mor...
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Protected Growing - Growing Under Cover - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 4 from 2023-04-12T11:00
Episode 4 in The Lettuce Grower Series is a dive into protected growing. What are the benefits, and why you should consider growing under cover. Ray discusses the various ways to protect your le...
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The Importance of Potting Soil - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 3 from 2023-04-05T12:00
Episode 3 in The Lettuce Grower Series focuses on the importance of potting soil. The key to having a great lettuce crop is getting the seedlings off to a great start in the nursery. Ray will di...
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Selecting the Correct Variety - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 2 from 2023-03-29T22:48:56
Episode 2 in The Lettuce Grower Series focuses on selecting the correct lettuce variety to grow. Ray will give you some guidelines on what to consider when choosing the appropriate lettuce varie...
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Why Grow Lettuce - The Lettuce Grower Series - Episode 1 from 2023-03-22T09:00
This is the first of ten episodes in The Lettuce Grower Series. Diego Footer, from @paperpotco, hosts the series, and the presenter is farmer...
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Principles of Crop Rotation for the Market Garden from 2023-03-01T12:30
This week, Diego talks about crop rotation: what it is, why consider implementing it, and some effective strategies to implement it on your market garden.
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Standardizing Systems at Steadfast Farm from 2023-02-22T12:30
This week, farmer Seth Davis writes about how Steadfast Farm simplifies their day-to-day farm operations by implementing standardization.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Selling to Restaurants (E10) from 2023-02-03T12:30
In Episode 10 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about selling to restaurants: the pros, the cons, and how to...
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Carrot Cashflow: Finance and Family Farm Success with Tony Barlow (CC28) from 2023-01-30T10:00
Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market joins me to talk about balancing an off-farm job, homeschool and running a successful farm on the side.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Selling to Retail Stores (E09) from 2023-01-27T12:00
In Episode 9 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm shares his approach to selling to retail stores, as well as their u...
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - The Wash Pack Process (E08) from 2023-01-20T13:00
In Episode 8 of The Profitable Mini-Farm, farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses the process they go through in their wash and pack, their...
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Carrot Cashflow: Keys and Tips to Run a Successful Farm Business with Ellen Polishuk (CC26) from 2023-01-16T10:00
Farmer and consultant Ellen Polishuk joins Diego to discuss running a successful farm business. Ellen has over 30 years of experience growing vegetables and cut flowers in the Washington, DC are...
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Wash Pack Equipment (E07) from 2023-01-13T12:00
In Episode 7 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses the different equipment they use in their wash and pack st...
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Wash Pack Building Setup and Layout (E06) from 2023-01-06T14:15:16
In Episode 6 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses considerations for setting up your wash pack building.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Is Market Gardening a Viable Career? (E05) from 2022-12-30T13:00
In Episode 5 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about market gardening and how viable it is as a career.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Bed Preparation (E04) from 2022-12-23T20:00
In Episode 4 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about how to form beds on new farm land.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Farm Standardization (E03) from 2022-12-16T12:32:13
In episode 3 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about the importance of farm standardization.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Site Selection (E02) from 2022-12-09T12:11:13
In episode 2 of The Profitable Mini-Farm farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses what to think about when selecting a farm site.
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The Profitable Mini-Farm - Introduction to Jodi Roebuck (E01) from 2022-12-02T10:00
In episode 1 of our new show - The Profitable Mini-Farm - farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm talks about farm business - what his context is an...
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Biointensive Market Gardening with Jodi Roebuck - NEW SHOW PREVIEW from 2022-11-25T10:00
In this preview episode of our new show - The Profitable Mini-Farm - farmer Jodi Roebuck @roebuckfarm discusses where John Jeavon's biointens...
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Designing a Farm for Long-Term Crop Rotations (FSFS263) from 2022-11-18T11:30
When doing an initial layout design for your farm, how do you think about what goes where? What teacher-turned-farmer Chad Gard of Hole in the Woods Farm took into account during their initial p...
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Why We Switched from 30" Beds to Standard Row Spacing (FSFS262) from 2022-11-11T11:00
While 30-inch beds are the standard for market gardening, it may or may not be the best bed width to implement depending on the farm’s context.
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Starting a Microgreens Business as a Retirement Plan (FSFS261) from 2022-08-12T12:00
Grower Chris Thoreau is guest hosting for Diego. Chris talks to longtime entrepreneur Pierre Marlow of Alberta, Canada to share his experience discovering microgreens and starting a microgreens ...
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Microgreens and Intentional Social Impact from Day 1 with Michael Quinn (FSFS260) from 2022-08-05T13:00
Grower Chris Thoreau is guest hosting for Diego. Chris talks to grower Michael Quinn about his experience starting a microgreens business in Northern Ireland, the regional differences that can c...
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Bootstrapping a Microgreens Business with Lily Evans (FSFS259) from 2022-07-29T10:30
Grower Chris Thoreau is guest hosting for Diego. Chris talks with Lily Evans of Short Roots Urban Farm in Kenosha, Wisconsin to share her experience of how she started her microgreens business b...
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The Growth Trajectory of a Microgreens Business with Jacob Goldfarb (FSFS258) from 2022-07-22T11:00
Grower Chris Thoreau is guest hosting for Diego. Chris talks with Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada to talk about how he grew his microgreens business from 20 trays a week to 120 trays a week, ...
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Tools to Help You Put The Right Price on Products (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-07-18T09:00
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Like many farmers I know, I’ve always struggled with setting prices. I want to charge a “fair” p...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 19: Harvesting and Selling (FSFS257) from 2022-07-15T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 19 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks equipment, general tips, when to harvest, how to harvest lettuce, baby ...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 18: Wash Pack (FSFS256) from 2022-07-08T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 18 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks the importance of an efficient wash pack station, plumbing, water sourc...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 17: Composting (FSFS255) from 2022-07-01T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 17 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks the benefits of composting and how to do it. Listen
Strategies to Grow Organic Matter Levels (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-06-27T09:00
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This is the second article in a series on soil health cha...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 16: Weed Management (FSFS254) from 2022-06-24T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 16 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about general principles and mindsets regarding weed management. Listen
Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 15: Pest Management (FSFS253) from 2022-06-17T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 15 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about his personal strategies to overcome pests on his farm, as well as...
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When No-Till Won't Work (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-06-13T09:00
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Although no-till production has been widely adopted by row crop farmers, reports of poor weed co...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 14: Tools and Equipment (FSFS252) from 2022-06-10T09:30
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 14 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin goes through each of the tools, equipment, and supplies he uses on his farm, ...
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Whoa Till: Minimum Depth Tillage (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-05-30T09:00
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Deep plowing dried out the soil surface too much for transplanting or direct seeding without irr...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 13: Direct Seeding (FSFS251) from 2022-05-27T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 13 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses why you should direct seed crops, temperature, moisture, using a pr...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 12: Transplanting (FSFS250) from 2022-05-20T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 12 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin why you should transplant crops, techniques for transplanting, alternative te...
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Dropping the Farmers' Market and Getting Saturday Back from 2022-05-18T09:30
My new book Ready Farmer One - The Farmers' Guide to Create, Design, and Market an Online Farm Store is finally out!!! Get it on Amazon.
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Sweet Potato Propagation and Production (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-05-16T09:00
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Sweet potatoes are not a big moneymaker for the amount of garden space they use, compared to mor...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 11: Nursery Management (FSFS249) from 2022-05-13T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 11 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses seed starting and nursery mangement. More on the course: Listen
Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 10: Irrigation (FSFS248) from 2022-05-06T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 10 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses setting up irrigation. More on the course: Listen
No-Till Potatoes&Sweet Potatoes (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-05-02T09:00
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There are good reasons why quick-growing greens crops have gotten a lot of attention in no-till ...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 9: Winter Growing (FSFS247) from 2022-04-29T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 9 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses the pros and cons of winter growing. More on the course: Listen
Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 8: Tunnels (FSFS246) from 2022-04-22T09:30
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 8 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses why you should get tunnels, types of tunnels, choosing the right tun...
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Hardening Off Process is Worth the Effort (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-04-18T15:55:45
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Hardening off means introducing young plants gradually to the harsh realities that await them ou...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 7: Crop Planning (FSFS245) from 2022-04-15T13:42:52
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 7 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses how he goes about crop planning. Overall considerations, sales outle...
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Farming Small with a Recipe for Profit (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-04-04T19:00
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Farming an acre of vegetables in Wilton, Ontario, Evan Quigley has always aimed to bring the hig...
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Going Above and Beyond with Customer Service (Carrot Cashflow) from 2022-03-30T09:30
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Weekly Veggie Box Success - Avoid CSA Overwhelm (Carrot Cashflow) from 2022-03-29T17:21:12
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 6: No-Till Practices&Living Soil (FSFS244) from 2022-03-25T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 6 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin discusses basic no-till practices and the importance of living soil. More on t...
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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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I started my farm in 2010, and in 2011 I reluctantly started...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 5: Prepping Soil&Creating Beds (FSFS243) from 2022-03-18T09:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 5 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin walks us through what has worked for him on his farm when it comes to prepping...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 4: Finding Land&Farm Design (FSFS242) from 2022-03-11T10:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features Module 4 in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about how to access land, evaluating a property for a farm, overall farm...
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Set Boundaries for CSA Members (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-03-07T10:00
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It’s okay to say NO to your CSA members. If you are new to running a CSA, expanding to increase ...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 3: Crop Selection&Pricing (FSFS241) from 2022-03-04T14:21:06
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the third module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about selecting the right crops for your farm and how to price t...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 2: Researching a Market (FSFS240) from 2022-02-25T10:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the second module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about the importance of doing market research, as well as the d...
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Sattin Hill Market Farming Course Module 1: Goal Setting (FSFS239) from 2022-02-19T12:00
This episode of Farm Small Farm Smart features the first module in the Sattin Hill Market Farming Course, where Josh Sattin talks about the importance of setting goals prior to starting your far...
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Fitting Farming to Your Life with Josh Sattin (FSFS238) from 2022-02-18T12:23:26
Farmer Josh Sattin joins me to talk about how he has modified his farm to fit his lifestyle. We get into some of the things that he has changed on his farm in recent...
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Cover Cropping in No-till Systems (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-02-07T10:00
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All the evidence shows we cannot improve on nature’s model. So how do we put into action ecologi...
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Stewarding the Land with Noah Poulos (SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE) from 2022-02-04T14:48:39
Stewarding the Land offers insights on a holistic view of all aspects of caring for the land. This is a platform to share the stories of biologists, farmers, foresters, ranchers, conservationist...
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No-till Bed Flips and Transplanting Protocols (Growing for Market Monday) from 2022-01-24T10:00
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For a small farm nerd, the best thing about touring farms around the country is experiencing gro...
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What's Brewing - Beyond Compost Tea - Building Great Soil (WB10) from 2022-01-19T10:00
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.
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What's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB09) from 2022-01-12T10:00
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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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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What's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB08) from 2022-01-05T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants.
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What's Brewing - Tips and Advice for Applying Compost Tea (WB07) from 2021-12-29T10:00
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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The Scientific Truth About Garlic Varieties (Growing for Market Monday) from 2021-12-27T14:08:34
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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What's Brewing - How to Brew Compost Tea Step by Step (WB06) from 2021-12-22T10:00
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.
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What's Brewing - Compost Tea Brewers - Small to Large (WB05) from 2021-12-15T10:00
Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased.
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Consider Growing Cukes Umbrella Style (Growing for Market Monday) from 2021-12-13T12:39:04
Consider growing cukes umbrella style by Andrew Mefferd. Read the article: https://growingformarket.com/artic...
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What's Brewing - What Materials and Ingredients to Brew Quality Compost Tea (WB04) from 2021-12-08T10:00
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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What's Brewing - Producing Great Compost for Great Compost Tea (WB03) from 2021-12-01T10:00
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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What's Brewing - Compost and The Soil Food Web (WB02) from 2021-11-24T10:00
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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What's Brewing - What is Compost Tea? (WB01) from 2021-11-17T10:00
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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Tomato Grafting - Why It's Worth It with Andrew Mefferd (FSFS237) from 2021-11-05T11:34:27
Andrew Mefferd of Growing for Market Magazine joins me to talk about why tomato graft is worth it. Learn more about the magazine Listen
Why I'm Transitioning Part of My Business to the Next Thing from 2021-10-15T16:10:27
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Rebranding a Dead Product and Lifetime Customer Value from 2021-09-18T15:29:43
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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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
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
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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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
30 Day Challenge - Are You In? from 2021-07-31T18:42:19
In this episode, Diego invites you to take on the 30 Day Challenge for August. Pick something. Set parameters. Do it every day no matter what. Comment on this episode on IG...
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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
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
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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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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Can Biochar Prevent Nutrient Leaching? - In Search of Soil from 2021-06-30T09:00
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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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The Tail End a Special 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
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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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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Creating Lasting Memories - Memorial Day Edition 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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Creating Lasting Memories - Memorial Day Edition 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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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
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
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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Going All-In, The Sandlot and The Super League of Farm Tools from 2021-04-30T19:57:31
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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The Mental Health Crisis - A Large Problem in the Farm Community (FSFS236) from 2021-03-10T16:59:56
Dr. Holly Roberts, a li...
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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 naturally meld into that vision wh...
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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.
Joel’s business model is both interesting and simple: he rent...
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Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233) from 2021-01-25T10:00
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.
This episode’s guest, Derek Amadi from Texas, i...
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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 ...
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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...
In Search of Soil - Why is Some Compost So Bad? from 2020-12-16T10:00
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Predatory Insects and Integrated Pest Management with Sheri Frey (FSFS230) from 2020-12-14T10:00
Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organic...
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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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In Search of Soil - What Do Soil Tests Actually Tell Us from 2020-12-02T10:00
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In Search of Soil- Problems Show Up in Unhealthy Soils from 2020-11-25T10:00
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In Search of Soil - Could Non-Legumes Be Fixing Nitrogen? from 2020-11-18T10:30
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In Search of Soil - How to Make Compost Tea from 2020-11-11T10:30
Troy's new compost tea podcast airing Friday - What's Brewing: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IfzHSm0gJ...
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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 - Is It Possible? from 2020-10-21T12:00
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In Search of Soil - Why You Might Not Need to Rotate Your Crops from 2020-10-14T11:00
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Businesses That Succeed Pivot - Rebuilding A Farm Business Model Overnight (FSFS229) from 2020-09-16T15:44:27
In today's episode of Farm Small Farm Smart
The pandemic brought about several restaurant closures,...
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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.
Chris's online course Growing Your Profi...
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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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The Many Benefits of Growing Vegetables Under Shade Cloth (FSFS223) from 2020-08-05T09:00
Farmer Derek Emadi joins me to talk about why he is growing most of his summer vegetables under shade cloth. It's a passive tool that provides multiple benefits to him and his crop.
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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 2020-06-30T09:00
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 2020-06-22T09:30
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 2020-06-01T09:00
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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Entrepreneurship 101 - Rigidly Adhering to Ideology - Episode 14 from 2020-05-29T09:00
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Selling Online: A Decade of Experience Selling Online with Dan Brisebois (FSFS215) from 2020-05-25T11:50:08
Farmer Dan Brisebois shares some of his experience selling produce and seeds online. Their farm uses two different platforms to mana...
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Not Accepting How Hard It Is - Episode 13 from 2020-05-22T09:00
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Selling Online: A Detailed Look at Local Line - A Leading Farm Sales Platform (FSFS214) from 2020-05-18T09:00
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 ...
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Lack of Confidence - Episode 12 from 2020-05-15T09:00
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Balancing Family and Farming with Laura Patterson (FSFS213) from 2020-05-11T09:00
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 2020-05-04T09:00
Today we’re interviewing Jordan McPhee of Maple Bloom Farm from Prince Edward Island, whose farmers’ market was recently shut down du...
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Failure to Keep Records - Episode 11 from 2020-04-24T09:00
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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 ...
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Selling Online: Aggregating Vegetables and Selling Through an Online Store (FSFS209) from 2020-04-13T09:30
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 2020-04-10T15:40:48
Today we interview Troy and Cindy Dickens of Tilth and Timber farm in MA. They are only a few months into their journey.
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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Entrepreneurship 101 - Blowing Up Financially - Episode 10 from 2020-04-03T19:00
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Selling Online: Using 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....
Control What You Can - Making Positive Steps During COVID19 (FSFS205) from 2020-03-27T09:00
Businesses will exist and thrive after COVID19. What can you do to help your business be successful after COVID19? It all starts with what you do during COVID19.
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 cha...
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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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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.
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Finance Basics - Money Inflow Over Outflow - Episode 9 from 2020-03-13T09:00
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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.
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Growing and Improving a Microgreens Business with Max Beecher and Chris Thoreau from 2020-03-07T10:00
The benefits of building a microgreens business, and how to keep improving it.
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Not Charging Enough - Episode 8 from 2020-03-06T10:30
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Poor Market Selection - Episode 7 from 2020-02-28T10:00
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Can Your Farm Earn You a Living Wage? (FSFS200) from 2020-02-24T10:30
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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Entrepreneurship 101 - Poor Enterprise Selection - Episode 6 from 2020-02-21T10:30
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Growing Great Microgreens Starts with the Great Soil featuring Chris Thoreau from 2020-02-15T10:00
Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of soil in growing microgreens.
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Running A Business Like A Hobby - Episode 5 from 2020-02-14T10:30
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Tips for Buying and Growing ln High Tunnels (FSFS199) from 2020-02-10T10:30
This week we talk about high tunnels with Nicolas Donck who owns 28!
He’s not goin...
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Entrepreneurship 101 - The Family Falls Apart - Episode 4 from 2020-02-07T10:30
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CBD Hemp for Small Farms - CBDo or CBDon't? (FSFS198) from 2020-02-03T10:30
CBD hemp - the what, the why, the how, and the economics of raising hemp on a small scale farm?
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Entrepreneurship 101 - It Might Not Be a Fit Now - Episode 3 from 2020-01-31T10:30
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Why You Will Fail, Flail, and Falter & How You Can Succeed In...
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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?
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Not Knowing What You Really Want - Episode 2 from 2020-01-24T10:00
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Can You Make a Living on a Small Farm? (FSFS196) from 2020-01-20T10:30
What does running a small farm really look like from a business perspective? How much mon...
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Entrepreneurship 101 - The Reality of Luck - Episode 1 from 2020-01-17T10:00
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Entrepreneurship 101 - Series Preview from 2020-01-15T10:30
Each week on Entrepreneurship 101 - 15 FOR LIFE I cover one simple business lesson to carry forward for life.
When your business runs better and smoother, your life runs better and smoo...
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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 ...
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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 2019-12-23T14:45:55
Jason Contreras 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 2019-12-21T13:53:48
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 2019-12-16T10:30
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 unrea...
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The Myth of the Perfect Job from 2019-12-14T04:55:24
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy!
John Kitsteiner of Temperate Climate Permaculture joins me to discuss his series of blog pos...
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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...
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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 wha...
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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 enc...
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Building a Farm Following Online and In-Person with Josh Sattin (FSFS188) from 2019-11-11T10:30
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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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 sma...
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20 Years of Building Organic Soil - 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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Market Gardening in An Extreme Climate - Techniques for Growing with Cold Summers, Poor Soil and High Winds from 2019-10-26T09:00
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy!
Featuring Brian Kowalski of Newfoundland.
Living in Newfound weather is one challenge...
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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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Designing Simple and Effective Passive Solar Greenhouses with Rob Avis from 2019-10-12T09:00
Today's episode is a BEST OF episode, which is a replay of a previously aired episode. Enjoy!
Engineer and permie Rob Avis from Verge Permaculture talks about building and designing pass...
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Growing A Farm with The Resources You Have with Loblolly Flower Farm (FSFS183) from 2019-10-07T09:00
Benny & Courtney Pino of Loblolly Farm talk about the challenges they are facing growing their flower farm with the resources that they have available - labor, markets, and capital. How can the...
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Building Soils with Min-Till, Biochar and Compost (FSFS182) 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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THE PODCAST AS YOU KNOW IT IS DONE - Changes Ahead - Please Listen from 2019-06-23T10:00
In this episode, I try to cover some of the upcoming changes to the podcast. I really hope you enjoy them.
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Feel Better, Farm Better Live Better - A Farmer Wellness Episode with Scott Hebert (FSFS181) from 2019-06-05T23:11:49
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 2019-05-29T10:00
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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The Farmer’s Office - The Business of Farming with Emma Hendel (FSFS179) from 2019-05-22T12:39:32
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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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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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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Practical Tips for Increasing Sales at the Farmers Market (GFL174) from 2019-04-17T10:00
John Paul Smajda joins me to talk about how he increased sales at their farmers' market by over 300%. From display to customer interactions, to pricing, all of the tips in this one are practica...
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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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A Very Important Topic Affecting Farmers (and Everyone Else) (FSFS170) from 2019-03-13T10:00
Depression is an issue that affects over 20 million Americans, and the farm space is not isolated from that. Today Farmer Chris Gilbert joins me to talk about the topic of depression and some o...
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Growing Tomatoes for Profit with Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm (FSFS169) from 2019-03-06T14:52:49
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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Top 10 Warm Season Flowers for Small Farms (FSFS168) from 2019-02-27T11:57:49
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 (FSFS164) 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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Do You Have a Farm Business or a Farm Job? (FSFS161) from 2019-01-09T11:00
Today I am asking the question - Can you farm business scale enough to matter? If not, then why are you doing it or what can you change? Can the business scale, do you have a business or a job...
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10 Life Changing Audiobooks to Listen to With Your Cat When It's Snowing (FSFS160) from 2019-01-02T11:00
Scott Hebert and I each talk about 5 of our favorite audiobooks - why we like them and why you might too! Happy New Years!
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Make 2019 Your Best Year Ever (FSFS159) from 2018-12-26T11:00
A review process for 2018 and tips on how to build off of success from 2018 to have your best year ever in 2019.
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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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THANKSGIVING EXTRAVAGANZA - Board Game Edition from 2018-11-21T11:00
Happy Thanksgiving. This episode is a replay of an episode of Grassfed Life that aired earlier this week. In this fun episode, livestock farmer Darby Simpson and I talk about how board games a...
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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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These Exact Lean Principles Turned Around My Farm with Ben Hartman from 2018-10-07T12:29:40
Farmer Ben Hartman talks about how lean principles turned their farm around. Learn more about Ben's courses: https://www.theleanfarmschool.com/<...
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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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Complexity is the Opposite of Lean - Making Your Farm More Efficient with Ben Hartman from 2018-08-01T10:00
Farmer Ben Hartman and I talk about removing tools and processes from your farm to make your farm more efficient (lean). Ben's Upcoming Workshops: http:/...
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Running Your Business Shouldn't Mean Working All of the Time with Chris Thoreau (FSFS145) from 2018-06-27T09:30
Chris Thoreau and I talk about balancing life and business, and planning for life and business. We also talk about observing self care to get out of a rut and hit the mental reset button.
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Challenges Growing and Managing a New Microgreens Business with Jon Grootveld (FSFS144) from 2018-06-20T10:00
Jon Grootveld talks about some of the challenges and successes that he is having during the early start-up stages of his new microgreens business. Then Chris Thoreau joins the conversation to tr...
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Selling to Whole Foods and Growing in Tropical Miami with Moses Kashem (FSFS143) from 2018-06-13T10:00
Moses Kashem joins me to talk about the challenges of growing in Miami, farming seasonally versus full-time, and how he has had success selling to Whole Foods as a small market farmer.
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Dialing Back Farming Expectations with John Jarmusz (FSFS142) from 2018-06-06T10:00
John Jarmusz joins me to talk about farming reality - what farming has been like in comparison to his expectations going in. We also touch on success, failure, and defining success.
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Building a Thriving Farm Business with Relationships featuring Drew Sample (FSFS141) from 2018-05-30T09:30
Drew Sample of Columbus City Greens joins me to talk about how he has changed his farming path from one of market gardening to microgreens and how relationships he has formed have helped with th...
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Innovative Techniques to Grow Microgreens with Urban Rebel Farms (FSFS140) from 2018-05-23T09:00
Joey and Jerome from Urban Rebel Farms talk about growing veganic microgreens, growing microgreens in only coir, selling live and uncut microgreens, and more.
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Farming As Part of Life, Not All of Life with Scott Hebert (FSFS139) from 2018-05-16T09:30
Scott Hebert discusses how his farming journey has evolved and how it has challenged some of his initial expectations and assumptions.
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The Importance of Food Safety and Sanitization with Microgreens featuring Chris Thoreau (FSFS138) from 2018-04-25T09:30
Online Sales and Establishing Yourself as a New Farmer with Mark Chapman (FSFS137) from 2018-04-18T10:00
Mark Chapman of Marks Market Garden joins me to talk about what his first year was like as a bike powered urban farmer in Portland. He discusses how he established himself in a crowded market, ...
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Growing and Selling Medical Herbs with Lindsay Napolitano (FSFS136) from 2018-04-11T10:00
Lindsay Napolitano of Fields Without Fences joins me to talk about growing medical herbs as business, and to regenerate their farm property. From production to sales via CSA Lindsay covers a lo...
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A Produce Manager and Farmer's View on How to Sell Produce to Grocery Stores with Bob Close (FSFS135) from 2018-04-04T10:00
Bob Close of Stafford River Farms talks about farming on the side while working a full-time job. At one point in his career Bob worked as a produce manager for a grocery store, and he shares how...
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Selling Only Microgreens Only to Grocery Stores with Vincent Cuneo (FSFS134) from 2018-03-28T09:00
Vincent Cuneo talks about what has made him successful selling microgreens to small independent grocery stores. He discusses giving samples, shelf placement, packaging, and credit for unsold pr...
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Pioneering Urban Farming in Sweden with Buddha Browett of Los Perros Urban Farming (FSFS133) from 2018-03-21T10:00
Buddha Browett joins me to talk about what it is like to run the first commercial urban farm in Sweden. He discusses some of the challenges that he is facing from weather to cash flow to being ...
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Seeing the Vision - The Long, Slow Road to Farming for Life with Michael Bell (FSFS132) from 2018-03-14T10:00
Farmer Michael Bell from Texas joins me to talk about running an urban farm on the side while maintaining a full-time job as a teacher, and a father.
Running a Small Scale Seed Selling Business on a Small Farm with Dan Brisebois (FSFS131) from 2018-03-07T11:00
Dan Brisebois of Tourne Sol Farm joins me to talk about small scale vegetable seed growing. Dan has grown seed on his farm for over 10 years and sells that seed via his own seed company and to ...
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Growing Great Microgreens Starts with the Great Soil featuring Chris Thoreau (FSFS130) from 2018-02-21T10:30
Selling Vegetables Online and Farm Start Up with Daniel Garcia of Garcia's Gardens (FSFS129) from 2018-02-14T11:00
Daniel Garcia joins me to talk about his journey into farming - why he started and how he evolved his farm. He also discusses tips for selling at the farmers' market and gives his thoughts on s...
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Farm Success with Methods You Might Not Expect featuring Yosef Camire (FSFS128) from 2018-02-07T11:00
Yosef Camire of Ahavah Farm joins me to talk about some of the challenges and successes he has had starting a farm at an elevation 7000 feet in Colorado. His farm uses "different" techniques suc...
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Grow A Lot of Vegetables on Just 8000 Square Feet... Hydroponically with Darren Vollmar (FSFS127) from 2018-01-31T11:00
Darren Vollmar of Ledgeview Gardens in Green Bay, Wisconsin joins me to talk about why they grow vegetables hydroponically and what it takes to do so.
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A Practical Look at Vegetable Farming and a Fragile Seed System with Chris Thoreau (FSFS126) from 2018-01-24T11:00
What Urban Farming Is Really Like - Success and Challenges with Farmer AJ Zaycheck (FSFS125) from 2018-01-17T11:00
The Importance of Soil - Where Market Gardening and Grow Biointensive Meet with Jodi Roebuck (FSFS124) from 2018-01-10T11:00
Why We Choose Flowers Over Vegetables with Loblolly Farm (FSFS123) from 2018-01-03T11:00
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Your Journey to You - Following The Dream and Following Opportunity Too (TUF REPLAY) 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. A replay o...
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The Challenges of Market Farming in Hot and Wet Texas with Brent Heironimus (FSFS122) from 2017-11-15T11:00
The 10 Year Evolution of a Microgreen Farmer - Life and Business, Business and Life (FSFS121) from 2017-11-08T11:00
Increasing Post Harvest Processing Efficiency with Michael Kilpatrick (FSFS120) from 2017-11-01T10:00
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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Starting and Growing an On Site Farmstand and Farm with Jenny Quiner of Dog Patch Urban Gardens (FSFS119) from 2017-10-25T09:30
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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Base Principles Which Make Neversink Farm Successful with farmer Conor Crickmore (FSFS118) 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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The Journey Towards the Regenerative Vegetable Farm - Learning, Selling, and Growing More Product Over Time with Shawn Kuhn of Vitruvian Farms (FSFS117) 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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Continuous Improvement - Lessons Learned on Farm and on Other Farms with Brian Bates of Bear Creek Organics (FSFS116) 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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Knowing and Growing What Chef's Want and What's Profitable with chef and farmer, The Culinary Gardener Evan Chender (FSFS115) 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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Start with What You Can and Grow - Season Extension, Farm Tools, and Improving Processes with Ray Tyler (FSFS114) 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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Increasing Farm Productivity and Efficiency with Michael Kilpatrick (FSFS113) from 2017-09-13T13:52:27
Farmer and consultant Michael Kilpatrick joins me to talk about improving farm productivity and profitability through better processes.
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The Lean Farm with Ben Hartman (FSFS112) from 2017-08-30T10:00
Author and farmer Ben Hartman talks about his farm and his book, The Lean Farm.
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Buying, Growing, and Improving a Microgreens Business with Max Beecher and Chris Thoreau (FSFS111) from 2017-08-23T10:00
The benefits of building a microgreens business, and how to keep improving it.
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Starting Your Own Farm by Selling Someone Else's Vegetables First with Max Beecher (FSFS110) 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...
The Struggles and Successes of Microgreen Startup with Eddy Gilmore (FSFS109) from 2017-08-16T01:13:49
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Mastering Summer Greens - How 4 Farmers are Effectively and Productively Growing Salad Greens in the Heat (FSFS108) from 2017-08-16T01:12:39
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The Challenges and Successes of CSA Farming on 2 Acres with Sam McLemore of Bountiful Harvest Farms (FSFS107) from 2017-08-16T01:11:33
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No-Till Farming in Rural Arkansas with farmer Brandon Gordon of 5 Acre Farms (FSFS106) from 2017-08-16T01:10:08
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The Long Journey of Slowly Scaling a Farm on the Side with farmer Travis Schulert (FSFS105) from 2017-08-16T01:09
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Bigger or Better - The Next Step for Market Gardening with farmer Jean-Martin Fortier (FSFS104) from 2017-08-16T01:07:38
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Inside the Organic Inspection Process with Organic Inspector Laura Murray (FSFS103) from 2017-08-16T01:06:26
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Is ORGANIC CERTIFICATION worth it with organic pioneer and farmer Scott Murray (FSFS102) from 2017-08-16T01:05:35
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How to Grow Microgreens Consistently All Year with farmer Chris Thoreau (FSFS101) from 2017-08-16T01:04:25
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The Future is Now – Celebrating 100 Episodes of The Urban Farmer&Farm Small, Farm Smart (FSFS100) from 2017-08-16T01:03:14
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Farming When the Game Changes - Balancing Being a New Parent and the Farm with Curtis Stone (FSFS99) from 2017-08-16T01:01:44
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Profitable Market Farming in The Middle of Nowhere with Blake Cothron of Peaceful Heritage Farm (FSFS98) from 2017-08-16T00:55:26
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Growing a $100,000 Farm - Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm on No-Till, Farm Efficiency, and Balancing Life (FSFS97) from 2017-08-16T00:54:04
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Do New Crops Pay? - The When, How, and Why of a New Crop with Chris Thoreau (FSFS96) from 2017-08-16T00:52:36
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$350,000 on 1.5 Acres and Still Growing with Farmer Conor Crickmore of Neversink Farm (FSFS92) from 2017-08-14T05:14:25
Growing More Crops and Making More Money in the Same Space with Interplanting f. Curtis Stone (FSFS91) from 2017-03-22T19:00
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 space . Listen
Farming For A Change with Advocate Farmer Caiti Hachmyer of Red H Farm (FSFS90) from 2017-03-15T19:00
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...
10 Base Principles For Successfully Growing High Quality Microgreens with Farmer Chris Thoreau (FSFS89) from 2017-03-08T20:00
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...
Growing Vegetables and Growing Yourself with farmer Chris Gilbert (FSFS88) from 2017-03-01T20:00
"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 from Bettendorf, Iowa.
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Growing What Chefs Want with farmer Taylor Rogers of In Season Omaha (FSFS87) from 2017-02-22T20:00
Today farmer Taylor Rogers talks about how he started his farm and sells to restaurants - his primary market.
He currently grows of 20 different crops, and it's that variety that ha...
Considerations and Constraints with Hiring Farm Employees with Curtis Stone (FSFS86) from 2017-02-15T20:00
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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Why Microgreen Grower Chris Thoreau Set Up A Co-Operative Business Structure for his Farm (FSFS85) from 2017-02-08T20:00
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, but there are also other options...
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How Farmer Ray Tyler Tripled His Sales by Farming LESS Land and Focusing on Base Principles (FSFS84) from 2017-02-01T20:00
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 week’s more of the perspiration sid...
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Farming Against All Odds with Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farms (FSFS83) from 2017-01-25T20:00
From laid off and in debt to grossing $120,000 on one acre.
Ray started out like a lot of people who get into farming, he was inspired by to get into farming by Joel Salatin's You C...
Interns - The Good and The Bad - The Urban Farmer with Curtis Stone (FSFS82) from 2017-01-18T20:00
Today, we are going to start out by taking a look at interns and farms. What's good, what's bad, and what could be improved upon.
It's an issue that's really relevant and timely, because...
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From the Suburbs and Skateboards to The Country and a Broadfork - The Journey of Jean-Martin Fortier (FSFS81) from 2017-01-11T20:00
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, Jean-Mart...
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The Niche Farm - Experiences Selling to A Diversity of Market Streams Without a Diversity of Crops (FSFS80) from 2017-01-04T20:00
When you think about what your selling, don't forget that what you are selling isn't just what's in the cooler behind your booth.
You're selling yourself, your story, and the role that yo...
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Thinking About Growing Microgreens as a Business - The Tedious, Detail Oriented Reality of Growing Microgreens (FSFS79) from 2016-12-28T20:00
Chris has shown what's possible. And given that and the relatively low capital investment required to start a microgreens business, it's a business that attracts a lot of people.
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Tips and Tricks for Growing, Harvesting, and Selling Microgreens as a Business with Chris Thoreau (FSFS78) from 2016-12-21T20:00
"They weren't just buying the product, they were buying the whole package."
That's how Chris Thoreau was able to go to a farmer's market selling one crop. Just one. Sunflower shoots. H...
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Increasing Revenue, Dropping Crops, and Growing 14,500lbs of Vegetables on One Third of an Acre - A Year End Review – The Urban Farmer – S2W35 (FSFS74) from 2016-12-21T20:00
About one year ago Season 1, Episode 37 aired. It was us taking a look back at Curtis production for the 2015 season.
Today we will do something similar for 2016, because a lot has change...
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How Chris Thoreau Started, Built, and Grew a Thriving Microgreens Business (FSFS77) from 2016-12-14T20:00
Today we are going to start the series, by going back to the beginning. This is the story of how urban farmer Chris Thoreau started his microgreens farm almost 10 years ago.
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Staying Motivated Pursuing Your Own Path – Be it Growth, a Cause, or Freedom – The Urban Farmer – S2W34 (FSFS73) from 2016-12-14T20:00
Anytime that you do something for a long time, over and over again, how do you keep it fresh?
Let's be honest, any time that you do something for weeks and years, eventually that ho...
Making Your Farm Better Without Spending Much Money – The Urban Farmer – S2W33 (FSFS72) from 2016-12-07T20:00
A lot of people who want to start farming, don't start because they focus too much on what they don't have and not enough on what they do have.
Land's too expensive.
Lack money to s...
Building Soil - Where Bio-intensive Growing and Market Farming Collide with Jodi Roebuck – The Urban Farmer – S2W32 (FSFS71) from 2016-11-09T20:00
Curtis is on vacation, so I am joined by bio-intensive farmer Jodi Roebuck.
Jodi's been farming and studying under the originator of the Grow Bio-Intensive form of farming, John Jea...
Why not add more land - How much land should YOU farm? - The Urban Farmer - S2W31 (FSFS70) from 2016-11-02T19:00
Today Curtis takes on the question - Let's say you are starting a a new farm. And I gave you a bunch of land, 15 acres. All pretty flat, all pretty usable. How would you go about deciding how...
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Going For It and Failing Above Other Peoples' Heads - The Urban Farmer - S2W30 (FSFS69) from 2016-10-26T19:00
Whenever you do something why are you doing it?
Are you doing it because that something is pulling you towards it, is it the opposite, are you forcing yourself to do something and p...
Making More Money With Less Land – Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm – Part 3 – The Urban Farmer – S2W29 (FSFS68) from 2016-10-19T19:00
Today is part three in our series focusing on more money, less land, where we are brainstorming ideas to make more money off of your farm without, without adding more land.
Over the...
Making More Money With Less Land - Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm - Part 2 - The Urban Farmer - S2W28 (FSFS67) from 2016-10-12T19:00
Today is two in our series focusing on more money, less land, where we are brainstorming ideas to make more money off of your farm without, without adding more land.
Last week we fo...
Making More Money With Less Land - Maximizing The Farm versus Growing the Farm - The Urban Farmer - S2W27 (FSFS66) from 2016-10-05T19:00
Say you're a vegetable farmer and you want to make more money.
How do you do that?
How would you do that?
If this was an episode of Family Feud one of the ...
Growing to Get Better - Not Just Bigger - Changes Coming to Green City Acres - The Urban Farmer - S2W26 (FSFS65) from 2016-09-28T19:00
It's currently September 15, 2016 and the end of the regular farming season is near. Along with it is Curtis's tenure at the Kelowna Farmers Market.
After 7 seasons at the farmers m...
Hustle - The Biggest and Most Powerful Tool on The Farm, And It's Free - The Urban Farmer - S2W25 (FSFS64) from 2016-09-21T19:00
The last few episodes have focused on stuff. The tools of farming. Today we are talking about the flip side of tools, the opposite of the physical. The mental side of things, in particular hustl...
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Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm? - Part 3 - The Tools - The Urban Farmer - S2W24 (FSFS63) from 2016-09-14T19:00
Part three of our series on Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm?
Last week in Episode 23 we started going through the equipment neede...
Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm? - Part 2 - The Tools - The Urban Farmer - S2W23 (FSFS62) from 2016-09-07T19:00
Part two of our series on Small Scale Farming on the Cheap - What's the least you could spend to start a farm?.
Last week in episode 22 we covered the base principles costs and equi...
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 - S2W22 (FSFS61) from 2016-08-31T19:00
Farming... is it expensive to start, or not?
A lot of people want to get into farming, but they stall out when it comes to the money side of things.
The common cause of...
Adapt or Die - The Importance of Being Flexible with Ideas and Expectations - The Urban Farmer - S2W21 (FSFS60) from 2016-08-24T19:00
"At too many companies, and in too many hapless careers, the number one imperative is to avoid failure and embarrassment associated therewith at all costs. My take, failure, supported by wildly ...
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How to Keep Weeds from Overtaking Your Farm, and How to Manage Them If They Do - The Urban Farmer - S2W20 (FSFS60) from 2016-08-17T19:00
If you are a single worker farm then you only have so much time and energy to spend on the farm. If you spend a massive amount of that working with weeds then that's time take away from other fa...
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Real World Challenges and Concerns about Starting Up a Farm on Half an Acre - How to Make it Happen and What to Think About - A Case Study - The Urban Farmer - S2W19 (FSFS59) from 2016-08-10T19:00
Farming, it truly is a lifestyle. And one that a lot of people seek out.
This leads people down the road of thinking about how can they start or transition into small scale farming.
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Selling to Restaurants is Great! Maybe, Maybe Not. A look at the Pros and Cons of Selling to Restaurants - The Urban Farmer - S2W18 (FSFS58) from 2016-08-03T19:00
This is Part 2 of that series and today we specifically focus on the pro’s and cons of selling to restaurants taking into account high maintenance versus low maintenance.
Given that...
All Customers ARE NOT worth Selling To, An In-Depth Look at High Maintenance versus Low Maintenance Customers - The Urban Farmer - S2W17 (FSFS57) from 2016-07-27T19:00
“Put another way, you are more upset about losing $50 than you are happy about gaining $50,” the paper states. In addition, bad events wear off more slowly than good ones."
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It's REALLY Hot Out - Dealing with Summer Heat on the Farm For the Farmer and the Crops - The Urban Farmer - S2W16 (FSFS56) from 2016-07-20T19:00
Heat causes issues on the farm.
Not just with the farmer, but with the crops. Crops bolt quickly, pest pressure increases, water usage goes up, seeds dry up, transplants fry.
How d...
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Sit Back and Count the Money - Observations and Advice for Improving Your Time at a Farmer's Market - The Urban Farmer - S2W15 (FSFS55) from 2016-07-13T19:00
Today's show is all about farmers markets. And a big part of the conversation is dedicated to free samples.
Are the beneficial or are they a waste?
Do samples work in every case, w...
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Your Journey to You - Following The Dream and Following Opportunity Too - The Urban Farmer - S2W14 (FSFS54) from 2016-07-06T19:00
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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How to Sell More (by specializing in something) - The Urban Farmer - S2W13 (FSFS53) from 2016-06-29T19:00
Think about an established farmers market with an established customer base.
Everyone shopping at that market has their preferred vendors. They buy lettuce from this guy and they b...
17 Things You Need (or Don't Need) When You Start Farming - The Urban Farmer - S2W12 (FSFS52) from 2016-06-22T19:00
Today we will be looking at 17 different things that you think you might need or might need when you start your business.
Even though we will be looking at each of the items on this list ...
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Killing Busy So You Can Live - A Productivity Episode - The Urban Farmer - S2W11 (FSFS51) from 2016-06-15T19:00
It seems like a lot of people that get into farming and starting their own business are busy, all the time.
Is that a good thing?
Is busy a sign of success or is busy a sign of pla...
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Farming For More Than Dollars - A Look at The Multiple Forms of Income from Farming - The Urban Farmer - S2W10 (FSFS50) from 2016-06-08T19:00
Most people don't get into farming to get rich.
Does that mean that you can't get rich farming, no it doesn't. But if you only motivation to farm is to get rich, then you better buckle up...
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How to Sell More Vegetables - Options Beyond The Farmers Market, Restaurants, and CSA - The Urban Farmer - S2W9 (FSFS49) from 2016-06-01T19:00
What if you are already selling at farmers markets, but you don't have enough of a diversity of products to design a CSA around?
If that's the case one option might be create a coll...
Expanding the Farm with Social Capital – The Urban Farmer (FSFS75) from 2016-05-25T19:00
To set the stage...
Curtis had a next door neighbor. That neighbor used to own Curtis's house, and he rented that house from them and farmed in the back yard. When his neighbor de...
Expanding the Farm with Social Capital – The Urban Farmer (FSFS75) from 2016-05-25T19:00
To set the stage...
Curtis had a next door neighbor. That neighbor used to own Curtis's house, and he rented that house from them and farmed in the back yard. When his neighbor de...
Tomato Mania - How to Get More Total Crop Production by Inter-planting Tomatoes with Other Crops - The Urban Farmer - S2W7 (FSFS48) from 2016-05-18T19:00
Most of the tomatoes that Curtis grows fall into the cherry and saladette category - the smaller tomatoes. These types of tomatoes offer several advantages - they are pretty vigorous, they have...
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Early Seasons Greens Production - Tracking and Managing One of Curtis's Biggest Crops - The Urban Farmer - S2W6 (FSFS47) from 2016-05-11T19:00
Greens are big business for Curtis' farm. Both in terms of volume of product, and dollars generated for that product.
His customer base, which is mainly made of restaurants, buys a lot o...
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Creating The Minimum Viable Farm - $20,000 on a 2000 Square Foot Micro-Farm - The Urban Farmer - S2W5 (FSFS46) from 2016-05-04T19:00
What would the 2000 sq.ft. farm, let's call it a micro-farm, look like?
How could you best utilize that space and take many of the techniques that Curtis uses on his current 1/2 acre urba...
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If you don’t succeed it’s your own fault. Stop blaming people and get to work. - The Urban Farmer - S2W4 (FSFS45) from 2016-04-27T19:00
It's currently April 12, 2016.
We start off today talking about whether you should start farming with a greenhouse or not.
The conversation quickly turns into reasons why people su...
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How To and Why To Start Lettuce in Micro Soil Blocks - The Urban Farmer - S2W3 (FSFS44) from 2016-04-20T19:00
It's currently April 5, 2016.
Today's episode focuses on starting and transplanting Salanova via micro soil blocks.
Curtis will talk about how he starts Salanova lettuc...
Scaling Up The Market Garden - A Visit to the Farm of the Future - The Urban Farmer - S2W2 (FSFS43) from 2016-04-13T19:00
It's currently March 30, 2016.
And over the past few months Curtis has literally been all around the world.
I today's episode we'll look back at some of the places that...
Taking Advantage of Time with the Passive Techniques of Over-Wintered Crops and Stale Seed-bedding - The Urban Farmer - S2W1 (FSFS42) from 2016-04-06T19:00
If we go back to where we left of Season One of the show, it was December and there really wasn't any crop production happening on the land itself for Green City Acres. At that time some of the ...
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"I am now on the path to starting my own farm!" - TUF Listeners Share Their Stories - The Urban Farmer - S1W45 from 2016-02-03T20:00
All of the guests for this episode are listeners of the show. Listeners just like you.
A few months ago I asked for feedback on the first season of Listen
Farming in the City – The Presentation – The Urban Farmer - S1W44 from 2016-01-27T20:00
Today's episode is actually a rebroadcast of a presentation that Curtis gave in January in San Francisco.
The presentation is called Farming in the City.
In this presentation, Curt...
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What Nobody Told Me About Small Farming: I Can’t Make a Living - DISSECTED - A Case Study – The Urban Farmer - S1W43 (FSFS41) from 2016-01-20T20:00
In this episode Curtis and I dissect an article that was published on Alternet on January 1, 2016 by farmer Jaclyn Moyer.
An article titled....
What Nobody Told Me About Smal...
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Six Months of Transition Into Farming – A Conversation with New Farmer Scott Hebert – The Urban Farmer - S1W42 from 2016-01-13T20:00
Scott Hebert started farming in June 2015 when his family business shut down. At that time he didn’t have anything to fall back on. But he had always had an interest in farming, and within a few...
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Profitable Small Scale Farming in Sebastopol – A Visit to Singing Frogs Farm with Paul and Elizabeth Kaiser – The Urban Farmer - S1W41 from 2016-01-06T20:00
While Curtis and I were on tour we made a stop at Singing Frogs Farm in Sebastopol to visit with farmers Paul & Elizabeth Kaiser.
It's a pretty remarkable farm. The Kaisers are farming ju...
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End of Season Reflection - Thinking about How Things Went This Year, to Alter Course and Plan for Next Year - The Urban Farmer - S1W40 (FSFS40) from 2015-12-31T20:00
If you want to be better off in December 2016, then the planning for that starts now in December 2015.
The biggest leverage point which for the farm season next year is right there in fro...
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The Urban Farmer Season Wrap Up and Looking Ahead - Thanks for Listening - The Urban Farmer - S1W39 (FSFS39) from 2015-12-23T20:00
In today's episode Curtis and I will take a look back at the season of this show and talk about what's in store for the future for Curtis and this show.
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It's Not All About the Money - Keeping What Works and Getting Rid of What Doesn't - The Urban Farmer - S1W38 (FSFS38) from 2015-12-16T20:00
How much work should you put into something before it gets to the point where it isn't worth it? At what point does the money, the effort, and the headache justify not doing it?
With ever...
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17,500lbs of Vegetables Produced on One Third of An Acre - A Closer Look at What Was Produced on the Farm this Year - The Urban Farmer - S1W37 (FSFS37) from 2015-12-09T20:00
All in Curtis produced about 17,500lbs of product off of his farm this year. That's a lot of food coming from a small space. Remember Curtis is only farming off of 15,000 sq.ft. which is spread ...
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Dealing with Real World Troubles and Issues with Restaurant Customers, and How to Prevent Problems from Arising - The Urban Farmer - S1W36 (FSFS36) from 2015-12-02T20:00
In this episode we will be talking about real world issues and troubles with restaurant customers.
How Curtis has dealt with customers who haven't paid in the past and how he has changed ...
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Your Business Model Sucks, or You're Not Very Good at It... (and what to do about it) – The Urban Farmer - S1W35 (FSFS35) from 2015-11-25T20:00
Where do you draw the line between this isn't working, but I can figure it out, and this will never work?
Let's just accept the fact that farm start-up is going to involve it's fair share...
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Ask The Urban Farmer – Curtis Answers Questions – From Startup to Restaurant Sales to Record Keeping – The Urban Farmer - S1W34 (FSFS34) from 2015-11-18T20:00
It's currently November 2015 and the main farm season for Curtis is pretty much over. And along with, so is this season of the show. For the remainder of the episodes we'll be wrapping up everyt...
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Improving Processes to Be More Time, Energy, and Labor Efficient AND more Profitable – The Urban Farmer - S1W33 (FSFS33) from 2015-11-11T20:00
What's your time worth as a farmer? How much should should you be charging yourself to do tasks on the farm?
That's an important metric to think about when you are a small operation. Beca...
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Post Harvest Crop Processing and Small Farm Equipment That You Wouldn't Think Of – The Urban Farmer - S1W32 (FSFS32) from 2015-11-04T20:00
In this episode we talk about post crop harvest processing, including how Curtis has changed some of his techniques over the years.
We also talk about some of his farm equipment and infra...
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Being Realistic with Your First Year Expectations - Work to Learn, Not to Earn – The Urban Farmer - S1W31 (FSFS31) from 2015-10-28T19:00
Set yourself up for success by having realistic plans and expectations for the first year. Match your lifestyle and your budgeting to those realistic expectations.
If you are going to sta...
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When to Expand the Farm By Adding More Land and When NOT TO Expand By Maximizing What You Have – The Urban Farmer - S1W30 (FSFS30) from 2015-10-21T19:00
Big isn't always better. More just for the sake of having more is pointless.
Just because you have access to more land doesn't mean you need to take it.
If you are getting bigger t...
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Increase Profits and Get More Done.. by Doing Less Work - The Urban Farmer - S1W29 (FSFS29) from 2015-10-14T19:00
Think about how much work you do on the farm now. How much of that work is actually being done efficiently and effectively?
Are you making the best use of your time by focusing on the 20%...
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The Importance of Record Keeping: You can only know where you’re going if you know where you’ve been. – The Urban Farmer - S1W28 (FSFS28) from 2015-10-07T19:00
How can you a lot mistakes and wasting valuable resources by overproducing a crop, and the inverse of that, not producing enough?
Good record keeping.
Records on the farm are extre...
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What You Are Doing May Not Work... Do It Anyway - The Urban Farmer - S1W27 (FSFS27) from 2015-09-30T19:00
Can you accept in the beginning that what you are doing may not work?
Because, guess what, it might not.
But as long as you keep trying something will..
You just have to be ...
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More Common Reasons Why Many Farmers Struggle, and Practical Advice On How You Can Avoid Those Struggles – The Urban Farmer S1W26 (FSFS26) from 2015-09-23T19:00
Understand where you want to go, understand why you want to get into it, figure out a smart systematic way to get there, and work hard in the process.
And give yourself the forgiveness to...
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Tips for Dealing with Hot Weather and Planning Your Crop Production for the Cooler Days of Fall – The Urban Farmer - S1W25 (FSFS25) from 2015-09-16T19:00
It's August 25, 2015 which means we are at the tail end of summer and shorter, cooler days are coming as fall nears.
We are in one of those unique periods in the year known as the shoulde...
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Solving the Sales Problem – Optimizing Your Fresh Sheet to Increase Sales – The Urban Farmer - S1W24 (FSFS24) from 2015-09-09T19:00
As a farmer, how do you communicate what you have to sell each week, how much it costs, and when you need orders placed by, so you can deliver it on time?
You use what is called a fresh s...
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Successful Farmers Think - The Importance of Information, Mentors, and Adaptation – The Urban Farmer - S1W23 (FSFS23) from 2015-09-02T19:00
This episode is all about the art of farming.
Creating a framework, and understanding the overlying philosophy about why you do what you do, and leaving yourself some room to maneuver wit...
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Tips on Selling Into New Markets and Sourcing Products from Other Farmers – The Urban Farmer - S1W22 (FSFS22) from 2015-08-26T19:00
This episode is all about being a better provider to your customers...
In this episode we dig deep into sourcing products from other farmers, breaking into new markets, working with chefs...
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Transitioning Into Farming from the Corporate World - A Conversation with New Farmer Rob Kaiser - The Urban Farmer - S1W21 (FSFS21) from 2015-08-19T19:00
In this episode Curtis and I are joined by new farmer Rob Kaiser.
Rob is a few months into his farming journey. And like Curtis he didn't come from a farming background. He came from the ...
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Taking a Smart Approach to Farming. Having the Right Mindset to Save Yourself Time, Money, and Mental Trauma - The Urban Farmer - S1W20 (FSFS20) from 2015-08-12T19:00
You need to ask yourself - Are you approaching farming as a hobby or as a livelihood?
There's no right or wrong answer.
But you need to be clear with your decision and set your exp...
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Hacking the Farmers Market. Tips and Tactics for Selling Your Farm Products Through Farmer's Markets and CSAs – The Urban Farmer - S1W19 (FSFS19) from 2015-08-05T19:00
This romantic notion of farming - working outside, hands in the soil, sowing seeds, and then nurturing those crops to harvest. While all great, and all true, they are just a piece of the farming...
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Creating On Farm Systems to Increase Your Efficiency and Chances for Success – The Urban Farmer - S1W18 (FSFS18) from 2015-07-29T19:00
As a farmer and as an employer it is important to have systems in place. To know why and how you do something. This helps you understand what you do and it allows you to communicate what you do ...
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Streamlining Tasks and Being More Efficient. Tips for Maximizing Effort and Time on the Farm – The Urban Farmer - S1W17 (FSFS17) from 2015-07-22T19:00
There are all sorts of things that Curtis does to make his efforts more efficient and more effective. Some are complex and involve a lot of time studying spreadsheets, and others are simple like...
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Different Farms, Different Markets, Different Models – Differences Between Farming Two Acres and a Quarter Acre – The Urban Farmer - S1W16 (FSFS16) from 2015-07-15T19:00
Farming in the city is something that Curtis has done ever since he started farming 5 years ago. But he hasn't always farmed, just inside the city. At one point in time he actually farmed a two ...
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Tips for Finding Land to Farm in the City – What Works and What Doesn’t – The Urban Farmer - S1W15 (FSFS15) from 2015-07-08T19:00
This week we will get into how Curtis went about getting his very first piece of urban farm land over 5 years ago. We will talk about what worked and what didn't work when he was just starting o...
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5 Common Reasons Why Many Small Farmers Fail and How You Can Avoid These Pitfalls - The Urban Farmer - S1W14 (FSFS14) from 2015-07-01T19:00
To be successful as an urban farmer you need to be able to quickly adapt and solve problems on the fly.
In this episode we talk about how Curtis has had to adapt in the past and how his s...
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Harvesting Products, Delivery to Restaurants, and Crop Planning – The Urban Farmer - S1W13 (FSFS13) from 2015-06-24T19:00
It's June 9th and the farm is in full production. As you heard last week a big part of that production comes from greens. Greens that are being cut and cut and cut.
That's resulting in a ...
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Greens: A Powerful Economic Driver of the Urban Farm that Keeps on Giving and Giving - The Urban Farmer - S1W12 (FSFS12) from 2015-06-17T19:00
It's June 2nd and the farm is in full production. As you heard last week a big part of that production comes from greens. Greens that are being cut and cut and cut.
That's resulting in a ...
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High Production Tomato Growing - How to Grow a lot of Tomatoes in a Small Space - The Urban Farmer - S1W11 (FSFS11) from 2015-06-10T19:00
In this episode Curtis talks about:
- How his no till beds are working out and performing.
- His strategy for what types of tomatoes to grow.
- How he grows his tomatoes. Wh...
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How Much Money Can You Make as An Urban Farmer? - The Urban Farmer - S1W10 (FSFS10) from 2015-06-03T19:00
In this episode Curtis answers questions on..
-How much land you should start with your first year?
-How much you could expect to make your first year of farming?
-How he do...
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Urban Farm Land - Gaining Access to Land and How To Convert the Land from Lawn to Mini Farm - The Urban Farmer - S1W9 (FSFS9) from 2015-05-27T19:00
In this episode we talk about acquiring new farm land. What it takes to get new land, how land deals are structured, and what information you want to know from a land owner before entering a lan...
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Hacking the Seed, A Not So Obvious Look at Direct Seeding Crops – The Urban Farmer - S1W8 (FSFS8) from 2015-05-20T19:00
It is week 8 of the urban farm season - May 5, 2015.
In this episode we take a deep dive into direct seeding. When is it appropriate, how Curtis does it, and how he optimizes his direct s...
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There’s a Party In The Greenhouse?!?!? – The Urban Farmer - S1W7 (FSFS7) from 2015-05-13T19:00
It is week 7 of the urban farm season - April 28, 2015. The setting for this show is Kelowona, BC, Canada.
This episode focuses on the role of the urban farmer in the community.
Pr...
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Transplanting and Interplanting. Getting the Most Out of Limited Space – The Urban Farmer - S1W6 (FSFS6) from 2015-05-06T19:00
Welcome to The Urban Farmer show. It is week 6 of the urban farm season and it is April 22, 2015. The weather is beautiful in Kelowona, BC and urban farmer Curtis Stone is setting the farm up fo...
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Protecting and Manipulating Crop Growth Using Poly Low Tunnels – The Urban Farmer - S1W5 (FSFS5) from 2015-04-29T19:00
It is week 5 of the urban farm season - April 14, 2015. The setting for this show is Kelowona, BC, Canada.
Urban Farmer Curtis Stone is going gangbusters in what he calls the setup phase ...
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Pricing Products&Bringing On a New Employee – The Urban Farmer – S1W4 (FSFS4) from 2015-04-22T19:00
It is now April 8 and we are another week into the Urban Farm season with Curtis. What's happened on the farm so far.
At this point in the season Curtis has prepared most of the growing b...
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Going No-Till - The Urban Farmer - S1W3 (FSFS3) from 2015-04-15T19:00
It's Tuesday, March 31st, and the first farmers market is coming up in four days. What's Curtis up to?
In this episode we are talking about how Curtis maximizes his efforts on the farm by...
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The Setup Phase - The Urban Farmer - S1W2 (FSFS2) from 2015-04-08T19:00
It's mid-March and the farm is now in what Curtis calls the setup phase. He has started selling some overwintered crops and he is adding to his restaurant customer base.
This show is the ...
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It's Winter, Know the Farm Numbers - The Urban Farmer - S1W1 (FSFS1) from 2015-04-01T19:00
It's mid-February and the farm season is just beginning. Most of the work on the farm is preparing for the warmer months ahead. A lot of time is spent planning and preparing for the year ahead.<...
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