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Daily farm and garden talk. All about growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens. Each episode focuses on one specific topic - growing practices, how-to, farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, soil preparation, weed management, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.

Your Seed Supplier and You
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego...
To Leave or Not to Leave Paperpot Chains
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about whether or not to leave the paperpot chains in the beds before planting in a new crop. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer:...
Native & Imported Beneficial Insects
In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about using both native and imported beneficial insects on the farm. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable...
Arriving at the Best Price for Microgreens
In this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn shares his thought process behind arriving at the most optimal price for his microgreens. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer:...
Old School Networking Selling to Chefs
In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin shares how he connects with chefs through old school networking. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable...
Balancing a Strict Schedule with Unpredictability
In this episode, microgreens grower Laura Patterson shares how she balances her strict microgreens schedule while maintaining flexibility to care for her kids. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by...
Stand Up
In this episode, grower John Smajda doubles down on the importance of standing up at your farmers market booth. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: ...
Dealing with Bermuda Grass
In this episode, farmer Derek Amadi shares how they deal with troublesome bermuda grass on their farm. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock...
Local Line Setup and Integration
In this episode, Local Line CEO Cole Jones talks us through setting up a farm store on Local Line. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock...
A Small Flower Grower's Place in the Local Scene
In this episode, flower farmer Benny Pino talks about a small flower farm's place in the local flower and farmers market scene. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: ...
Premium Limited Product
In this episode, farmer Travis Schulert shares the lucrative idea of putting out limited-time premium products to stand out at the farmers market. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer:...
Replacing a Market with Online Sales
In this episode, farmer Ray Tyler talks about the work that goes into replacing a sales outlet with an online farm store. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable...
Gamechanging Tools for the Small Farm
In this episode, farmer and educator Michael Kilpatrick talks about some must-have tools to get a new farm business up and going. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: ...
Bootstrapping Your Farm
In this episode, farmer and content creator Josh Sattin talks about the logistics behind bootstrapping a farm business. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable...
What to Look for When Hiring
In this episode,farmer Elliot Seldner of Fair Share Farm talks about traits he looks for when hiring out new farm crew. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable...
Get Creative and Become Anti-Fragile
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer talks about turning your business anti-fragile by getting creative. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: ...
The Risks in Growing Microgreens in Compost
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer Max Becher discuss the potential health risks with growing microgreens in pure compost. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego...
New Crops & Focus Crops
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about how he being consistent with his focus crops. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: Vegetable Farming: Livestock...
Creating SOPs and Checklists
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer Jordan MacPhee talk about creating standard operating procedures and checklists for tasks on the farm. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG ...
Breeding Plants for Multiple Disease Resistance
In this episode, plant scientist Dr. Robert Pyne talks about the work that goes into breeding multiple disease resistance in plants. Make farming easier with the at Follow PaperpotCo on IG Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: ...

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