Sun, 30 November 2025
In this episode, content creator Diego Footer shares his thoughts on how farmers stay on top of the quality of their produce from seed to sale.
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Direct download: 1449_-_FSFSs_TRFP_13_-_Diego_Footer_-_Ensuring_Quality_from_the_Land_to_the_Product.mp3
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Sat, 29 November 2025
In this episode, soil scientist and adjunct professor Dr. Kurt Spokas talks about how the dark soils in the Amazon forest paved the way for biochar research.
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Direct download: 1448_-_FSFSs_ISoS_18_-_Dr._Kurt_Spokas_-_Crediting_the_Terra_Preta_for_Biochar.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Fri, 28 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the importance of being frugal when handling the business's finances.
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Direct download: 1447_-_FSFSs_TPMF_23_-_Financial_Prudence_as_Insurance.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Thu, 27 November 2025
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about the process of decomposition happening above ground and below ground.
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Direct download: 1446_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_Above_vs_Below_Ground_Decomposition.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Wed, 26 November 2025
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University breaks down the process of carbon sequestration and carbon cycling.
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Direct download: 1445_-_FSFSs_ISoS_12_-_Johannes_Lehmann_-_Carbon_Sequestration_and_Carbon_Cycling.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Tue, 25 November 2025
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how to start going about making biochar at home.
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Direct download: 1444_-_FSFSs_ISoS_11_-_Francesco_Tortorici_-_DIY_Biochar.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Mon, 24 November 2025
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares some potential disadvantages of cover cropping.
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Direct download: 1443_-_FSFSs_ISoS_08_-_Dr._Buz_Kloot_-_Potential_Cons_to_Cover_Cropping.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Sat, 22 November 2025
In this episode, chef-turned-microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada talks about how they make their mark on the market by selling longer-growing microgreens.
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Direct download: 1441_-_FSFSs_GMGP_17_-_Jacob_Goldfarb_-_Standing_Out_with_Longer_Growing_Microgreens.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 21 November 2025
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK talks about choosing between making a profit or mastering growing during the first year of farming.
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Direct download: 1440_-_FSFSs_FSU_30_-_Rob_Moores_-_First_Year_Focus_-_Profit_or_Perfecting_Craft.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Thu, 20 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about securing a financially viable farm business by consistently delivering good quality produce.
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Direct download: 1439_-_FSFSs_TPMF_28_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Financial_Viability_-_Consistent_Quality_Product.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Wed, 19 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about how they maintain their customer satisfaction by staying on top of their communication when it comes to scheduling their picks.
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Direct download: 1438_-_FSFSs_CC46_-_Megan_Neubauer_-_Communication__Dynamically_Managing_You-Pick_Logistics.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Tue, 18 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms doubles down on the importance of always ensuring quality products when delivering online orders.
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Direct download: 1437_-_FSFSs_CC18_-_Robert_Arnold_-_Quality_is_Key_in_Online_Selling.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 17 November 2025
In this episode, farming couple Jesse Way & Megan Brandenburg of Milk Way Farm share how they adapted from selling purely at in-person markets to an online farm store.
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Direct download: 1436_-_FSFSs_CC07_-_Jesse_Way__Meghan_Brandenburg_-_The_Changes_From_Physical_Market_to_Online_Store.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Sun, 16 November 2025
In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and Soil Farm joins Rookie Farmer Alec Smith to talk about how to approach creating your first crop plan for your growing season.
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Direct download: 1435_-_FSFSs_TRFP_15_-_Brittany_Peters_-_Developing_Your_First_Crop_Plan.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Sat, 15 November 2025
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about how they began selling medicinal herbs in their market.
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Direct download: 1434_-_FSFSs_TRFP_12_-_Nicholas__Jeni_Donck_-_Introducing_Medicinal_Herbs_to_a_Market.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Fri, 14 November 2025
In this episode, High Mowing's Seeds representative Michelle Hochkeppel shares the difference between sourcing heirloom and open-pollinated seeds.
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Direct download: 1433_-_FSFSs_TRFP_09_-_Michelle_Hochkeppel_-_Heirlooms__Open-Pollinated_Seeds.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Thu, 13 November 2025
In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo alks about the impact of earthworms on soil health versus that of ants.
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Direct download: 1432_-_FSFSs_ISoS_20_-_Dr._Adriano_Sofo_-_Earthworms_vs_Ants.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Wed, 12 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his observations on whether or not cover cropping has made a difference on their soils.
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Direct download: 1431_-_FSFSs_TPMF_21_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Does_Cover_Cropping_Make_a_Difference.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Tue, 11 November 2025
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird talks about the evolution of clay soils in the Great Plains.
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Direct download: 1430_-_FSFSs_ISoS_17_-_Dr._David_Laird_-_Clays_and_the_Great_Plains.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Mon, 10 November 2025
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till.
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Direct download: 1429_-_FSFSs_ISoS_14_-_Gabe_Kenne_-_Results_of_Small_Steps_Towards_No-Till.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 10 November 2025
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about the incremental changes as a farm takes steps towards becoming no-till.
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Direct download: 1429_-_FSFSs_ISoS_14_-_Gabe_Kenne_-_Results_of_Small_Steps_Towards_No-Till.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 9 November 2025
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on what it means for soil to be carbon saturated and what it mean for the soil to lose its carbon.
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Direct download: 1428_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_Carbon_Saturation_and_Carbon_Loss.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Sat, 8 November 2025
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke sheds light on why adding compost tea on top of regular compost can be beneficial under the right circumstances.
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Direct download: 1427_-_FSFSs_ISoS_05_-_Troy_Hinkey_-_Why_Add_Compost_Tea_On_Top_of_Adding_Compost.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 7 November 2025
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health talks about the nitty-gritty details behind how cover crops actually help break up compaction.
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Direct download: 1456_-_FSFSs_ISoS_02_-_Jim_Hoorman_-_How_Cover_Crops_Break_up_Compaction.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 7 November 2025
In this episode, full-time teacher, part-time farmer Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm shares some sage farming advice: start small before committing.
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Direct download: 1426_-_FSFSs_CC53_-_Michael_Bell_-_Start_Small_Build_Confidence.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 6 November 2025
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden talks about her decision behind taking a loan to expand her farm business.
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Direct download: 1425_-_FSFSs_CC52_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Taking_A_Loan_for_the_Business.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Wed, 5 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and homestead content creator Tony Barlow shares some tips to get us one step closer to a successful farm and family life.
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Direct download: 1424_-_FSFSs_CC49_-_Tony_Barlow_-_Farming__Family_Success.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 4 November 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his process of deciding on how to price his produce.
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Direct download: 1423_-_FSFSs_TPMF_27_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_How_Much_to_Sell_Products_For.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Mon, 3 November 2025
In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm talks about the high-dollar value tasks on the farm that the farm owner should be doing.
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Direct download: 1422_-_FSFSs_CC35_-_Ian_Jerolmack_-_50_Per_Hour_Farm_Work.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sun, 2 November 2025
In this episode, farmer Will Conway of Stone Acres Farm talks about a potential income stream for small farms: getting in touch with local chefs for curated dinners.
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Direct download: 1421_-_FSFSs_CC29_-_Will_Conway_-_Partnering_with_Chefs_for_Farm-to-Table_Dinners.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sat, 1 November 2025
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia elaborates on the value of farmer's markets in a commmunity beyond a place to purchase locally grown food.
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Direct download: 1420_-_FSFSs_TRFP_17_-_Abigail_Darwin_-_The_Farmers_Market_as_a_Community_Space.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
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