Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

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

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Building an Effective Food System

<p>In this episode, Krisztian Varsa from the Conservation Fund talks about the efforts being made by various organizations aiming to build a robust local food system.</p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" …

Apr 05, 2026 · 5m
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Financial Viability: Control Your Costs

<p>In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in NZ talks about how a farm can achieve financial viability by paying close attention to how much it …

Apr 04, 2026 · 9m
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Arbuscular Mycorrhizal Fungi & What They Do

<p>In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Koziol of Mycobloom sheds light on what arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are and their role in the soil's ecosystem.</p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Apr 03, 2026 · 6m
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Introducing New Crops to Customers

<p>In this episode, farmer Peter Lee of Bird & Blossom Farm in Carlow, Ireland share a simple but effective way of introducing new products to their customer base. </p> <p><span …

Apr 02, 2026 · 10m
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Birthing a Cooperative Farm

<p>In this episode, worker-owner Monica Ponce of Love is Love Farm shares how they built </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f3a5.png" alt=":movie_camera:" aria-label="movie camera emoji" data-stringify-type="emoji" …

Apr 01, 2026 · 6m
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Between Regenerative and Profitable

<p>In this episode, pesticide scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young talks about building a business that is both sustainable and regenerative. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f3a5.png" alt=":movie_camera:" …

Mar 31, 2026 · 10m
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Yeast, Lactobacillus, and Phototrophic Bacteria in the Soil

<p>In this episode, SCD Founder and CEO Dr. Matthew Wood talks about the different bacterial residents in the soil and the roles they play. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= …

Mar 30, 2026 · 7m
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The Knowledge Around Growing and Using Medicinal Herbs

<p>In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about growing and selling medicinal herbs as a market farm. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Mar 29, 2026 · 10m
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Biochar Variability

<p>In this episode, oil scientist and adjunct professor Dr. Kurt Spokas talks about how biochar quality can vary vastly through their feedstock and charring methods. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" …

Mar 28, 2026 · 6m
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Reasonable Expectations with Less Tillage

<p>In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the changes farmers can expect to see with their soils once they stop tillage. </p> <p><span …

Mar 27, 2026 · 7m
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Understanding How the Current Seed Industry Works

<p>In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and content creator Diego Footer discuss how seed companies source, process, and sell their seed stocks. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= …

Mar 26, 2026 · 6m
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Relationships DO Matter for Small Businesses

<p>In this episode, marines-turned-entrepreneur-turned-farmer Lindsey Hauger doubles down on why interpersonal relationships are valuable when running a small business. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f3a5.png" alt=":movie_camera:" …

Mar 25, 2026 · 5m
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Some Tips on Selling to Chefs

<p>In this episode, chef-turned-market farmer Michael Russo shares his unique insights into what chefs look for when farmers sell to them. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= …

Mar 24, 2026 · 7m
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Start with What You Have

<p>In this episode, farmer and chef Bruce Young of Blue Gate Farm talks about overcoming resistance to starting a farm business by just taking the plunge and starting with what …

Mar 23, 2026 · 5m
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Where There are Risks There are Rewards

<p>In this episode, farming couple Tom and Marcy Bradley of Pleasant Valley Farms talk about how taking on new markets can easily be either a hit or miss. </p> <p><span …

Mar 22, 2026 · 6m
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Minimizing Waste with a Diversified Farm

<p>In this episode, Krisztian Varsa from the Conservation Fund and Marc Bernard of Rustic Road Farm talk about how having many different enterprises in a farm business can minimize waste …

Mar 21, 2026 · 6m
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Tacking On Value-Added Herbs

<p>In this episode, farmer Emily Erickson-Mills of Moonrise Meadows talks about the work and logistics that go into adding value-added herbs onto your farm business. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" …

Mar 20, 2026 · 7m
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Processing Garlic for Seasonings

<p>In this episode, full-time nurse and part-time farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest talks about the work involved in processing garlic for their seasonings.</p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" …

Mar 19, 2026 · 5m
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New Products for Market Farmers

<p>In this episode, entrepreneur and content creator Diego Footer shares his thought process for choosing which products to sell to market farmers. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Mar 18, 2026 · 4m
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The Farm's Community

<p>In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm talks about the community that blooms around a farm. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f3a5.png" …

Mar 17, 2026 · 9m
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A Farmers Market Customer

<p>In this episode, Athens Farmers Market Market Director Brian Strickland walks us through how a casual farmers market goer becomes a regular. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Mar 16, 2026 · 4m
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Valuing Humanely-Raised Animals

<p>In this episode, Sunnyside Egg Co. founder Patrick Samuels sheds light on what it means for farmers and customers to value how livestock is raised. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" …

Mar 15, 2026 · 6m
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Clay & Organic Matter Interactions

<p>In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird sheds light on how organic matter interacts with clay soils. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Mar 14, 2026 · 9m
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Biochar in Carbon Sequestration and Climate Change

<p>In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University talks about biochar's capacity to sequester carbon and how it can impact climate change. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" …

Mar 13, 2026 · 8m
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Weeds in the Succession of a Landscape

<p>In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions discusses the role of weeds in an ecological succession.</p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img src= "https://a.slack-edge.com/production-standard-emoji-assets/14.0/google-medium/1f3a5.png" alt=":movie_camera:" aria-label="movie …

Mar 12, 2026 · 5m
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Carbon Sequestering Plants

<p>In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies lists down some plants that can aid in carbon sequestration. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" data-sk="tooltip_parent"><img …

Mar 11, 2026 · 7m
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Compaction & Soil Pore Space

<p>In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on the impact of soil compaction on soil pore space. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" …

Mar 10, 2026 · 7m
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The Challenge of Pricing & Shiny New Object Syndrome

<p>In this episode, consultant and author Ellen Polishuk talks about the struggles of setting prices and resisting the urge to go after the next new thing when running a business. …

Mar 09, 2026 · 7m
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Signage and Maximizing Store Displays

<p>In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about the value of proper signage to entice potential customers while maximizing store displays. </p> <p><span class="c-emoji c-emoji__medium c-emoji--inline" data-qa= "emoji" …

Mar 08, 2026 · 6m
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