Sat, 28 February 2026
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms talks about the real costs to start a farm and the tools to get the operation running.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1539_-_FSFSs_CC32_-_Jennifer_Brand_-_Start_Up_Costs_and_Startup_Tools.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Fri, 27 February 2026
In this episode, professional commercial photographer John Spaulding talks about how different photographers have different specialties.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1538_-_FSFSs_CC09_-_John_Spaulding_-_Photographers_Specializing_in_What_You_Need_Commercial_versus_Retail.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 5:00am PDT |
Thu, 26 February 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm shares how her strong bond with her clientele helped fund the infrastructure on her farm.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1537_-_FSFSs_CC52_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Customer_Relationships_Funding_Farm_Implements.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Wed, 25 February 2026
In this episode, full-time nurse and part-time farmer Chett Clayton talks about the work that goes into selling at 4 farmers markets.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1536_-_FSFSs_TRFP_22_-_Chett_Clayton_-_Selling_at_4_Farmers_Markets.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Tue, 24 February 2026
In this episode, farmer Emily Erickson-Mills shares her sobering experience of starting a collaborative CSA with other farmers in their area.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1535_-_FSFSs_TRFP_28_-_Emily_Erickson-Mills_-_The_Reality_of_a_Collaboration.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Mon, 23 February 2026
In this episode, former big ag scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young of Squeeze Citrus shares his transition from working with traditional conventional agriculture to regenerative agriculture.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1534_-_FSFSs_TRFP_29_-_Herb_Young_-_From_Traditional_to_Regenerative_Agriculture.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sun, 22 February 2026
In this episode, agronomist consultant Bill McKibben of Logan Labs talks a little bit about the services they offer to small farms.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1533_-_FSFSs_TRFP_03_-_Bill_McKibben_-_Logan_Labs_and_Their_Services.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Sat, 21 February 2026
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares his experience of transitioning from a 4-man farming operation to a solo operation.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1532_-_fsfsS_TPMF_24_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_From_4_to_1-Person_Operation.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 20 February 2026
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici defines what biochar is and what it can potentially do for our soils.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1531_-_FSFSs_ISoS_11_-_Francesco_Tortorici_-_Defining_Biochar.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Thu, 19 February 2026
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot breaks down how to properly access and utilize the micro and macronutrients in the soil that would otherwise stay tied up.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1530_-_FSFSs_ISoS_08_-_Dr._Buz_Kloot_-__Accessing_Micro_and_Macronutrients_in_the_Soil.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Wed, 18 February 2026
In this episode, famer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farm talks about why they charge a flat rate for all their vegetable varieties at their you-pick farm checkout.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1529_-_FSFSs_CC50_-_Dustin_LaBat_-_Charging_a_Flat_Rate_for_Veg_in_a_You-Pick_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 17 February 2026
In this episode, full-time teacher and part-time farmer Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm talks about a manageable way to start a CSA: with just 3 to 4 crops.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1528_-_FSFSs_CC53_-_Michael_Bell_-_Starting_A_CSA_with_3-4_Crops.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Mon, 16 February 2026
In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the logistics and nuances of running a self-serve farm stand.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1527_-_FSFSs_GMGP_28_-_Freds_Urban_Farm_-_Running_an_Honor_System_Farm_Stand.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sun, 15 February 2026
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke gives us pointers on what to look for when purchasing compost.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1526_-_FSFSs_ISoS_05_-_Troy_Hinkey_-_Evaluating_Compost_.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 14 February 2026
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie breaks down the difference between good compost and bad compost.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1525_-_FSFSs_ISoS_10_-_Randy_Ritchie_-_Good_Compost_vs._Bad_Compost.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Fri, 13 February 2026
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird breaks down the processes that happen when you plant in clay soils.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1524_-_FSFSs_ISoS_17_-_Dr._David_Laird_-_What_Happens_to_Clay_When_You_Plant_in_It.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Thu, 12 February 2026
In this episode, farmer Brittany Peters of Sun and SOil Farm shares the secrets to nailing down your succession planting.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1523_-_FSFSs_TRFP_15_-_Brittany_Peters_-_Nailing_Down_Succession_Planting.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Wed, 11 February 2026
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon talks about the history behind the conception of Certified Naturally Grown.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1522_-_FSFSs_TRFP_07_-_Alice_Varon_-_Why_CNG_was_Built.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 10 February 2026
In this episode, SCD Founder and CEO Dr. Matthew Wood talks about how your soil's native bacteria might not be the most efficient ones for your needs.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1521_-_FSFSs_ISoS_19_-_Dr._Matthew_Wood_-_Efficient_Microbes_and_Local_Microbes.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Mon, 9 February 2026
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions sheds light on what the fungi Trichoderma does for the soil.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1520_-_FSFSs_ISoS_13_-_Paul_Zorner_-_What_Trichoderma_Does_for_the_Soil.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sun, 8 February 2026
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow or Barlow Roots Market shares how to start a farm the Barlow Way: slow, steady, but most importantly, debt-free.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1519_-_FSFSs_CC49_-_Tony_Barlow_-_Starting_Farming_with_the_Barlow_Method.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sat, 7 February 2026
In this episode, farmer and chef Bruce Young of Blue Gate Farm talks about the viability and profitability of selling bread at farmers markets.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1518_-_FSFSs_CC30_-_Bruce_Young_-_The_Economics_of_Bread_for_Market.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 6 February 2026
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Keith Zimmerman of Plum Creek Farm shares their strategies on how they get customers to stop by at their roadside farm stand.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1517_-_FSFS_CC05_-_Keith_Zimmerman_-_Getting_Customers_to_Stop_at_a_Roadside_Wagon.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Thu, 5 February 2026
In this episode, former big ag scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young of Squeeze Citrus breaks down what it looks like to quantify nutrition on the food that we eat.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1516_-_FSFSs_TRFP_29_-_Herb_Young_-_Quantifying_Nutrition_in_Produce.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Wed, 4 February 2026
In this episode, farmer Emily Erickson-Mills of Moonrise Meadows talks about how she built her business on value-adding herbs to sell as premium products.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1515_-_FSFSs_TRFP_28_-_Emily_Erickson-Mills_-_Value-Adding_Herbs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 3 February 2026
In this episode, content creator and entrepreneur Diego Footer breaks down the pros and cons of the Paperpot Transplanter and Jang Seeder and whether or not they're essential to your farm operation.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1514_-_FSFSs_TRFP_13_-_Diego_Footer_-_The_Paperpot_Transplanter_and_Jang_Seeder_in_Market_Farming.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT |
Mon, 2 February 2026
In this episode, full-time nurse, part-time farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest Farm shares some reasons why you might want to consider growing garlic on your farm.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1513_-_FSFS_TRFP_22_-_Chett_Clayton_-_Why_Consider_Growing_Garlic.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sun, 1 February 2026
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck shares how they terminate their cover crops and prep them for the coming season.
Follow Modern Grower: Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Check out Diego's books: **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Direct download: 1512_-_FSFSs_TPMF_21_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Terminating_Cover_Crops.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
Categories
permaculturegeneral
permaculture,agriculture
permaculture,agriculture,lumber,woodworking
permaculture,agriculture,fruit trees, orchard
permaculture,agriculture,farming
permaculture,business
permaculture,agriculture,farming,SPIN Farming
permaculture,agriculture,farming,regrarian
permaculture,agriculture,farming,business
permaculture,agriculture,plants
permaculture,bees,beekeeping
permaculture,agriculture,farming,market gardening
permaculture,mycology
Archives
AprilMarch
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
May
April
March
February
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
April
March
February
January
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
| S | M | T | W | T | F | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
| 15 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 |
| 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 |
Syndication
