Thu, 9 April 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm shares how she divvies up her beds between high-profit crops and fun, experimental crops.
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Direct download: 1621_-_FSFSs_TRFP_34_-_Jill_Duncan_-_High_Profit_Crops__Experimental_Crops.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:26am PDT |
Thu, 9 April 2026
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot breaks down the counterintuitive notion of how weeds heal soils.
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Direct download: 1579_-_FSFSs_ISoS_08_-_Dr._Buz_Kloot_-_Weeds_Healing_Soils.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Wed, 8 April 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm talks about the massive difference in work-life quality between commuting vs. walking to her farm.
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Direct download: 1578_-_FSFSs_TRFP_34_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Commuting_To_vs._Living_On_the_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Tue, 7 April 2026
In this episode, Market Director of Athens Farmers Market Brian Strickland talks about how the Athens Farmers Market in Georgia came to be.
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Direct download: 1577_-_FSFSs_TRFP_32_-_Brian_Strickland_-_The_Athens_Farmers_Market.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT |
Mon, 6 April 2026
In this episode, Sunnyside Egg Co. founder Patrick Samuels pulls back the curtain on the economics behind running a small-scale pasture-raised egg business.
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Direct download: 1576_-_FSFSs_TRFP_31_-_Patrick_Samuels_-_Small-Scale_Pasture_Raised_Egg_Economics.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Sun, 5 April 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1575_-_FSFSs_TRFP_26_-_Krisztian_Varsa_and_Marc_Bernard_-_Building_an_Effective_Food_System.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 4 April 2026
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 costs to run the operation.
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Direct download: 1574_-_FSFSs_TPMF_28_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Financial_Viability_-_Control_Your_Costs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Fri, 3 April 2026
In this episode, Dr. Elizabeth Koziol of Mycobloom sheds light on what arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are and their role in the soil's ecosystem.
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Direct download: 1573_-_FSFSs_ISoS_21_-_Elizabeth_Koziol_-_Arbuscular_Mycorrhizal_Fungi__What_They_Do.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Thu, 2 April 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1572_-_FSFSs_TRFP_35_-_Peter_Lee_-_Introducing_New_Crops_to_Customers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Wed, 1 April 2026
In this episode, worker-owner Monica Ponce of Love is Love Farm shares how they built
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Direct download: 1571_-_FSFSs_TRFP_37_-_Monica_Ponce_-_Birthing_a_Cooperative_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Tue, 31 March 2026
In this episode, pesticide scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young talks about building a business that is both sustainable and regenerative.
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Direct download: 1570_-_FSFSs_TRFP_29_-_Herb_Young_-_Between_Regenerative_and_Profitable.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Mon, 30 March 2026
In this episode, SCD Founder and CEO Dr. Matthew Wood talks about the different bacterial residents in the soil and the roles they play.
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Direct download: 1569_-_FSFSs_ISoS_19_-_Dr._Matthew_Wood_-_Yeast_Lactobacillus_and_Phototrophic_Bacteria_in_the_Soil.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sun, 29 March 2026
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm talk about growing and selling medicinal herbs as a market farm.
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Direct download: 1568_-_FSFSs_TRFP_12_-_Nicholas__Jeni_Donck_-_The_Knowledge_Around_Growing_and_Using_Medicinal_Herbs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 28 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1567_-_FSFSs_ISoS_18_-_Dr._Kurt_Spokas_-_Biochar_Variability.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 28 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1567_-_FSFSs_ISoS_18_-_Dr._Kurt_Spokas_-_Biochar_Variability.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 27 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1566_-_FSFSs_ISoS_14_-_Gabe_Kenne_-_Reasonable_Expectations_with_Less_Tillage.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Thu, 26 March 2026
In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and content creator Diego Footer discuss how seed companies source, process, and sell their seed stocks.
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Direct download: 1565_-_FSFSs_GMGP_23_-_Chris__Diego_-_Understanding_How_the_Current_Seed_Industry_Works.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Wed, 25 March 2026
In this episode, marines-turned-entrepreneur-turned-farmer Lindsey Hauger doubles down on why interpersonal relationships are valuable when running a small business.
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Direct download: 1564_-_FSFSs_CC45_-_Lindsey_Hauger_-_Relationships_DO_Matter_for_Small_Businesses.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Tue, 24 March 2026
In this episode, chef-turned-market farmer Michael Russo shares his unique insights into what chefs look for when farmers sell to them.
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Direct download: 1563_-_FSFSs_CC33_-_Michael_Russo_-_Some_Tips_on_Selling_to_Chefs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Mon, 23 March 2026
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 you already have on hand.
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Direct download: 1562_-_FSFSs_CC30_-_Bruce_Young_-_Start_with_What_You_Have.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Sun, 22 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1561_-_FSFSs_CC25_-_Tom__Marcy_Bradley_-_Where_There_are_Risks_There_are_Rewards.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Sat, 21 March 2026
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 and spoilage.
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Direct download: 1560_-_FSFSs_TRFP_26_-_Krisztian_Varsa_and_Marc_Bernard_-_Minimizing_Waste_with_a_Diversified_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Fri, 20 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1559_-_FSFSs_TRFP_28_-_Emily_Erickson-Mills_-_Tacking_On_Value-Added_Herbs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Thu, 19 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1558_-_FSFSs_TRFP_22_-_Chett_Clayton_-_Processing_Garlic_for_Seasonings.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT |
Wed, 18 March 2026
In this episode, entrepreneur and content creator Diego Footer shares his thought process for choosing which products to sell to market farmers.
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Direct download: 1557_-_FSFSs_TRFP_13_-_Diego_Footer_-_New_Products_for_Market_Farmers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 17 March 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm talks about the community that blooms around a farm.
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Direct download: 1556_-_FSFSs_TRFP_34_-_Jill_Duncan_-_The_Farms_Community.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Mon, 16 March 2026
In this episode, Athens Farmers Market Market Director Brian Strickland walks us through how a casual farmers market goer becomes a regular.
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Direct download: 1555_-_FSFSs_TRFP_32_-_Brian_Strickland_-_A_Farmers_Market_Customer.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sun, 15 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1554_-_FSFSs_TRFP_31_-_Patrick_Samuels_-_Valuing_Humanely-Raised_Animals.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 14 March 2026
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird sheds light on how organic matter interacts with clay soils.
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Direct download: 1553_-_FSFSs_ISoS_17_-_Dr._David_Laird_-_Clay__Organic_Matter_Interactions.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Fri, 13 March 2026
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University talks about biochar's capacity to sequester carbon and how it can impact climate change.
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Direct download: 1552_-_FSFSs_ISoS_12_-_Johannes_Lehmann_-_Biochar_in_Carbon_Sequestration_and_Climate_Change.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Thu, 12 March 2026
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions discusses the role of weeds in an ecological succession.
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Direct download: 1551_-_FSFSs_ISoS_13_-_Paul_Zorner_-_Weeds_in_the_Succession_of_a_Landscape.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Thu, 12 March 2026
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions discusses the role of weeds in an ecological succession.
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Direct download: 1551_-_FSFSs_ISoS_13_-_Paul_Zorner_-_Weeds_in_the_Succession_of_a_Landscape.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Wed, 11 March 2026
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies lists down some plants that can aid in carbon sequestration.
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Direct download: 1550_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_Carbon_Sequestering_Plants.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 10 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1549_-_FSFSs_ISoS_02_-_Jim_Hoorman_-_Compaction__Soil_Pore_Space.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Mon, 9 March 2026
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.
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Direct download: 1548_-_FSFSs_CC26_-_Ellen_Polishuk_-_The_Challenge_of_Pricing__Shiny_New_Object_Syndrome.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sun, 8 March 2026
In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about the value of proper signage to entice potential customers while maximizing store displays.
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Direct download: 1547_-_FSFSs_CC12_-_Bill_Brinkerhoff_-_Signage_and_Maximizing_Store_Displays.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Sat, 7 March 2026
In this episode, pesticide scientist-turned-regenerative farmer Herb Young breaks down what growing regeneratively actually entails.
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Direct download: 1546_-_FSFSs_TRFP_29_-_Herb_Young_-_What_it_Means_to_Grow_Regeneratively.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 6 March 2026
In this episode, Krisztian Varsa from the Conservation Fund shares how the Farms Fund program helps connect enterprising farmers to land ownership to conserve farmland.
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Direct download: 1545_-_FSFSs_TRFP_26_-_Krisztian_Varsa_and_Marc_Bernard_-_Bridging_the_Gap_Between_Farmers_and_Property.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Thu, 5 March 2026
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator Diego Footer talk about learning to adapt to unexpected events that might disrupt normal business operations.
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Direct download: 1544_-_FSFSs_TPMF_22_-_Jodi_Roebuck__Diego_Footer_-_Support_When_Things_Eventually_Happen.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Wed, 4 March 2026
In this episode, Cornell Professor Emeritus Gary Harman discusses how to promote fungal colonies in production soil.
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Direct download: 1543_-_FSFSs_ISoS_15_-_Dr._Gary_Harman_-_Encouraging_Trichodermal_Growth.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Tue, 3 March 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm talks about the value of and how to set up efficient farm systems.
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Direct download: 1542_-_FSFSs_TRFP_34_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Setting_Up_Farm_Systems.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Mon, 2 March 2026
In this episode, Market Director of Athens Farmers Market Brian Strickland shares some pointers on how to choose which farmers market to sell at.
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Direct download: 1541_-_FSFSs_TRFP_32_-_Brian_Strickland_-_Choosing_a_Good_Farmers_Market.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sun, 1 March 2026
In this episode, Sunnyside Egg Co. founder Patrick Samuels shares the many reasons why a farmer would be interested in raising pasture-raised eggs.
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Direct download: 1540_-_FSFSs_TRFP_31_-_Patrick_Samuels_-_Why_Pasture_Raised_Eggs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Direct download: 1512_-_FSFSs_TPMF_21_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Terminating_Cover_Crops.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 31 January 2026
In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo talks about the difference between leaving soil bare versus applying a cover of organic litter on top.
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Direct download: 1511_-_FSFSs_ISoS_20_-_Dr._Adriano_Sofo_-_Bare_Soil_or_Covered_with_Organic_Litter.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 30 January 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.
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Direct download: 1510_-_FSFSs_CC52_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Building_a_Farm_While_Managing_an_Established_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Fri, 30 January 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Fri, 30 January 2026
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Thu, 29 January 2026
In this episode, author and farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm shares what happens to their farm after the you-pick season of the year finishes up.
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Direct download: 1509_-_FSFSs_CC46_-_Megan_Neubauer_-_Post_You-Pick_Season.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Wed, 28 January 2026
In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm doubling down on the farm's limiting factor to open up expansion opportunities for the business.
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Direct download: 1508_-_FSFSs_CC40_-_Becky_Hume_-_Prioritizing_the_Limiting_Factor.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PDT |
Tue, 27 January 2026
In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey of Blue Dog Farm talks about their salad mix and the beauty of its flexibility when it comes to what goes into it.
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Direct download: 1507_-_FSFSs_CC44_-_Jacki_Hinchey_-_Microgreens_and_Flowers_in_a_Flexible_Salad_Mix.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Mon, 26 January 2026
In this episode, fmicrobiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson talks about maintaining a bioreactor in the wintertime.
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Direct download: 1506_-_FSFSs_ISoS_-_Dr._David_Johnson_-_Maintaining_a_Johnson-Su_Bioreactor_in_Winter.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Sun, 25 January 2026
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens shares their sales strategy that leans on word-of-mouth marketing.
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Direct download: 1505_-_FSFSs_GMGP_25_-_Alex_Hunter_-_Trust_in_a_Referral_Program.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Sat, 24 January 2026
In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farm shares how they're able to pay for their start-of-the-season expenses through plant sales.
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Direct download: 1504_-_FSFSs_CC50_-_Dustin_LaBat_-_Funding_Farm_Expenses_with_Plant_Sales.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Fri, 23 January 2026
In this episode, full-time teacher and part-time farmer Michael Bell talks about being smart and intentional about farming if you want to make it into a viable career.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Thu, 22 January 2026
In this episode, microgreen farmers Blake Cowling and Austin Collins of Scintilla Farms talk about the work that goes into growing and managing different varieties of microgreens.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Wed, 21 January 2026
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on Wholesome Wave Georgia as an organization that plays a part in ensuring food access.
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Direct download: 1501_-_FSFSs_TRFP_17_-_Abigail_Darwin_-_Wholesome_Wave_Georgia_and_Food_Assistance.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Wed, 21 January 2026
In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on Wholesome Wave Georgia as an organization that plays a part in ensuring food access.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Tue, 20 January 2026
In this episode, content creator Josh Sattin talks about the difference in planting and watering when growing crops in the winter season.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Mon, 19 January 2026
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about the logistics and what to expect when growing herbs from seeds.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT |
Sun, 18 January 2026
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck shares his thoughts on the Sumi Soaker as an irrigation system.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Sat, 17 January 2026
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about how agricultural practices can sequester significant amounts of carbon.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT |
Fri, 16 January 2026
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health shares ways to improve photosynthetic activity in plants.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PDT |
Thu, 15 January 2026
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie shares what a farmer should look for in quality potting mix.
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Direct download: 1495_-_FSFSs_ISoS_10_-_Randy_Ritchie_-_What_to_Look_for_in_a_Potting_Mix.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PDT |
Wed, 14 January 2026
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about how soil benefits from having cover crops growing in the winter.
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Direct download: 1494_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_Why_Cover_Crop_in_the_Winter.mp3
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Tue, 13 January 2026
In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD shares some tips on why and how to brand your offerings as craft products.
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Direct download: 1493_-_FSFSs_CC16_-_Sam_Bellavance_-_Branding_CBD_Products_as_Craft_Products.mp3
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Mon, 12 January 2026
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer shares how they shape their audience to become the best customers for their farm business.
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Direct download: 1492_-_FSFSs_CC21_-_Corinna_Bench_-_Cultivating_Your_Customer_Base.mp3
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Sun, 11 January 2026
In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quinerof Dogpatch Urban Gardens breaks down the economics behind developing and selling a product at scale.
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Direct download: 1491_-_FSFSs_CC06_-_Jenny_Quiner_-_The_Economics_of_Selling_Product_at_Scale.mp3
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Sat, 10 January 2026
In this episode, lettuce king Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farm shares their CSA-style income stream...minus the up front commitment.
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Direct download: 1490_-_FSFSs_CC03_-_Ray_Tyler_-_A_No-Commitment_CSA_Model.mp3
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Fri, 9 January 2026
In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel sheds light on where and how big seed companies get their seeds.
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Direct download: 1489_-_FSFSs_TRFP_09_-_Michelle_Hochkeppel_-_Different_Ways_to_Source_Seed.mp3
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Thu, 8 January 2026
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about the work that goes into their unique greens and microgreens salad mix.
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Direct download: 1488_-_FSFSs_TPMF_31_-_Salad_Mix_Microgreens_and_Field_Greens.mp3
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Wed, 7 January 2026
In this episode, Agronomy Professor at Iowa State University Dr. David Laird tells us what happens when you put organic matter and clay together.
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Direct download: 1487_-_FSFSs_ISoS_17_-_Dr._David_Laird_-_Clay_vs._Organic_Matter.mp3
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Tue, 6 January 2026
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market doubles down on the importance of being mindful and intentional when spending.
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Direct download: 1486_-_FSFSs_CC49_-_Tony_Barlow_-_Discipline_in_Spending.mp3
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