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Farm Small: How Long Do You Need and The Paradox of Choice

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Direct download: iSOS-11-FT-NutrientLeaching-FSFSClip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 25 June 2021

In this episode, Diego discusses how we often ignore what we know to be true hoping that it isn't. He discusses the Paradox of Choice - is more choice bad? He also asks the question - "What are the things I hate about my business, that I could and should get rid of, yet I hold onto." Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-06.25.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 18 June 2021

Farm Small: Father's Day Edition

In this episode, Diego talks about finding ourselves in The Tail End as parents and being a dad. He also discusses being a dad and farmer with Jeremy Tolley of https://www.instagram.com/redthreadfarm. We close out the episode talking kids TV that is actually good. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-06.18.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 11 June 2021

Farm Small: It May Be Simple, But It Works AND It May Not Be Perfect, But It Works

In this episode, Diego discusses why simple can be better than complex for some businesses and why the imperfect path isn't always the best path. We close with the thinker - "Workable ways to cut cost and increase profit." Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-06.11.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 4 June 2021

Farm Small: The Worst Part About Every Job, The Danger of Lower Prices, Hating Microgreens, and Kids TV

In this episode, Diego talks about why the worst part of any job is really just the worst part of another job in a different form - all jobs have bad parts. He also discusses the danger of lowering prices to stimulate sales. Laura Patterson of https://handgrowngreens.com/the-ultimate-guide-to-decide-if-starting-a-microgreens-business-is-right-for-you/ joins to talk about the worst parts of running a microgreen business. We close out the episode talking kids TV that is actually good. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-06.04.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 28 May 2021

Farm Small: Creating Lasting Memories and Hated Bands Crashing Your Party

In this episode, Diego discusses the ways in which we lose people and how we can build memories with the people we have before we lose them. He also asks the question - "Would you want this band to crash your Memorial Day Party?" Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-05.28.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 21 May 2021

Farm Small: The Downside of Up, Getting People In, Javan Bernakevitch, and Fruit Only Good as Fruit

In this episode, Diego discusses the downside of up - focusing on what you don't like about what you like and the importance of getting more people into your business. Javan Bernakevitch of https://www.allpointsdesign.ca joins to talk about making more holistic decisions. We close out the episode with the fruits that are only good as fruits. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-05.21.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 14 May 2021

Farm Small: Mr.Beast, Falling In Love with Ideas, Dan Brisebois on Farm Sales, and the Top Ten Vegetables Worldwide

In this episode, Diego discusses how the Mr.Beast Burger model might make sense for farms and why you can't just love an idea. Dan Brisebois of https://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com// joins to talk farm sales and changing since COVID. We close out the episode with the Top Ten Vegetables Grown Worldwide. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-05.14.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 7 May 2021

Farm Small: Doing It Alone, Likability, Starting with Microgreens, and The Big Scam

In this episode, Diego discusses how you probably can't do it all alone and why being likable is so important in today's business landscape. Chris Thoreau of Urban Micro joins to talk about the Top Ten Considerations for Starting a Microgreens Business. We close out the episode by letting the cat out of the bag on a big scam. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-05.07.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 30 April 2021

Farm Small: Going All-In, The Sandlot and The Super League of Farm Tools

In this episode, Diego talks about the cost trade-offs of being great versus being mediocre while asking if you are willing to go "All-In". For that conversation, he is joined by Javan Bernakevitch of www.allpointsdesign.ca. He talks about the classic summer movie The Sandlot and gets into the Super League of Farm Tools - the ten tools to rule them all. Comment on this episode on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS-04.30.2021.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 12:58pm PDT

Wed, 10 March 2021

Farm Small: The Mental Health Crisis in America - A Large Problem in the Farm Community (FSFS236)

Dr. Holly Roberts, a licensed psychologist, joins me to talk about the mental health crisis in America. A crisis that is impacting the farm community at a greater rate than other industries. We talk about what is mental and behavioral health, why it is important, why some people don't prioritize it enough, and how you can improve mental health. We also talk about the importance of checking up on our kids for good mental health and encouraging communication and a positive mindset.

How to get help

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Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS236_DrHollyRoberts.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 9:03am PDT

Fri, 5 March 2021

What's Brewing - Beyond Compost Tea - Building Great Soil (WB10)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea wraps up the tenth part of the series going beyond compost tea. How can you build and maintain great soil with other soil management practices.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-10.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 8:58am PDT

Mon, 22 February 2021

Farm Small: Maybe Farming Isn't the Perfect Job for You (AND THAT'S OK!) (FSFS235)

A lot of us who go into farming probably had an idealized vision of what farming as a career is supposed to be like and how our lives and lifestyles would just naturally meld into that vision when we start farming: grow some vegetables, sell them, pay the bills, live a quiet life while eating good food.

As simple as it sounds—and many of us have experienced this firsthand, no doubt—it doesn’t happen that way. There’s all the nitty-gritty of designing your operation, ensuring there’s a market for what you grow, and making sure the numbers are enough to keep you on a living wage, among other things.

So, say you’ve started farming for a while, but the lifestyle is leagues away from what you imagined it to be and it just isn’t hitting off. What would you do then?

In this episode, we’re talking to Sam Billings, someone who fell in love with the idea of permaculture and farming, tried it, and decided he was happier working at a company and gardening as a hobby instead of making it his full-time job.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS235_SamBillings.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 8 February 2021

Farm Small: Running Very Profitable Self-Serve Farmstands (FSFS234)

In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we’re talking to Joel Konrad of Konrad Farm Markets who primarily sells pumpkins.

Joel’s business model is both interesting and simple: he rents out spaces on busy streets and sets up self-service farm stands made of repurposed metal trailers. Despite the model’s simplicity, a few things go into the planning: choosing a well-populated street, choosing a property with good visibility, enough space for multiple cars to park at a time, and a safe spot to turn around. When it comes to pricing, their method is equally as simple: eyeballing—largely dependent on the sizes rather than the weight.

Connect with Joel:

https://www.instagram.com/konradfarmmarkets/

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS234_JoelConrad_Farmstand.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 5 February 2021

What's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB9)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is. How to make it. How it is different from compost tea.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-09.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 25 January 2021

Farm Small: Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233)

As farmers and business owners, it’s easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations.

This episode’s guest, Derek Amadi from Texas, is trying to spend more time with his family, enjoy the experiences of parenting, and pay attention to his farm just enough.

What about you? Spending time on the farm is inevitable, but it’s important to remember to take breaks every now and then and to be grateful for the things we have.

Follow Derek:

https://www.instagram.com/emadi_acres_farm

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS233_DerekAmadi.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 12:00pm PDT

Fri, 15 January 2021

What's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB8)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-08.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 11 January 2021

Farm Small: Create Your Best 2021 - A Process for Reflecting on 2020 to Plan 2021 (FSFS232)

We’ve just signed off from 2020 and we’re starting a new year in 2021. Looking back at the past year, how does it make you feel? Are you sighing with relief, just glad that it’s finally over? Or maybe you’re looking at how even though 2020 wasn’t that great of a year, there were still things to be happy and thankful about? Javan's workshop: https://allpointsdesign.ca/product/envision-2021-workshop/

In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we have Javan Bernakevitch, and we’re talking about year-end reviews: how you should do it, why you should do it, and how it can hopefully help set you up for a better 2021 by doing an honest self-reflection and setting intention. It won’t just be looking at facts and numbers, it’s also taking stock of your emotions, what brought you joy, what brought you suffering, and planning it out in the year ahead to get the same, or even better, results.

It's simply changing your approach.

Follow Javan:

https://allpointsdesign.ca/

https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS232_Javan_YearEndReview.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 1 January 2021

What's Brewing - Tips and Advice for Applying Compost Tea (WB7)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the different ways of applying compost tea from foliar sprays to root injections. He covers simple to complex ways of application using a variety of equipment.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-07.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 28 December 2020

Farm Small: 10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2021 (FSFS231)

Today Javan Bernakevitch and I each go through our top 5 life lessons from 2020.

In total 10 simple ways of looking at life, approaching life, and thinking about life that can change your life tomorrow.

I look at a lot of these lessons as base principles in an approach to life that very much contradicts the status quo.

None of these lessons require any money or technology to implement. There are no tools or techniques here.

It's simply changing your approach.

Follow Javan:

https://allpointsdesign.ca/

https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS231_Javan_2020TenLessons.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 18 December 2020

What's Brewing - How to Brew Compost Tea Step by Step (WB6)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the steps of how to make compost tea. From basic tea to more advanced brews Troy gives you some different options.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-06.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 16 December 2020

In Search of Soil - Why is Some Compost So Bad?

The podcast is In Search of Soil.

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Farm Small - Predatory Insects and Integrated Pest Management with Sheri Frey (FSFS230)

Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Direct download: iSOS-10-RandyRitchie-WhyBadCompost-FSFSClip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 14 December 2020

Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organics - joins me to talk about how you can use beneficial insects on your farm or in your garden to help control pest pressure. She also discusses how beneficial insects are just one part of integrated pest management.

Learn more about Arbico Organics - https://www.arbico-organics.com/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS_230_SheriFrey.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 11 December 2020

What's Brewing - Compost Tea Brewers - Small to Large (WB5)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-05.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 9 December 2020

In Search of Soil - There are Different Forms of Carbon in the Soil

The other podcast is In Search of Soil.

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What's Brewing - What Materials and Ingredients to Brew Quality Compost Tea (WB4)

Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Direct download: iSOS-09-BrunoBasso-DifferentFormsCarbon-FSFSClip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 4 December 2020

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what materials and ingredients you need to brew quality compost tea. He also discusses how varying these ingredients can change the microbial makeup of the tea.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-04.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 8:05am PDT

Wed, 2 December 2020

In Search of Soil - What Soil Tests Actually Tell Us

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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What's Brewing - Producing Great Compost for Great Compost Tea (WB03)

Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Direct download: iSOS-08-BuzKloot-WhatSoilTestsTellUs-ClipFSFS.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 27 November 2020

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about compost production for great teas. He also discusses which types of composts are a good fit for compost tea.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter

Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-03.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 25 November 2020

In Search of Soil - Problems Show Up in Unhealthy Soils

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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What's Brewing - Compost and The Soil Food Web (WB02)

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Direct download: iSOS-07-PeterMcCoy-UnHealthySoilandPlantDisease-ClipFSFS.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 20 November 2020

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea discusses the importance of the soil food web and the microorganisms that make it up. This is foundation information which will be built on later in the series.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-02.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 18 November 2020

In Search of Soil - Could Non-Legumes Be Fixing Nitrogen?

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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What's Brewing - What is Compost Tea? (WB01)

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Direct download: iSOS-06-JOYN-NitorgenFixerNonWild-ClipFSFS.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Fri, 13 November 2020

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea begins his new series digging into the in and out of compost tea. In Episode 1 Troy introduces the basic concepts of compost tea - what is it, how you make it.

Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/

This episode was produced by Diego Footer.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:

Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW

Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m

Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG

Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: WhatsBrewing-01.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 11 November 2020

In Search of Soil - How to Make Compost Tea

Troy's new compost tea podcast airing Friday - What's Brewing: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IfzHSm0gJWESbiLv4Laux?si=KVx0Le55SxyhxNW71uPMjQ

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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In Search of Soil - How A Beginner Can Start Making Biochar Easily

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Direct download: iSOS-05-TroyHinke-HowToMakeCT-ClipFSFS.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Wed, 4 November 2020

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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In Search of Soil - The Benefits of Johnson-Su Bioreactor Compost

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Direct download: iSOS-04-KelpieWilson-BeginningBiochar-FSFSClip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Wed, 28 October 2020

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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In Search of Soil - Fertilizer Free With Interplanting

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Direct download: iSOS-03-DavidJohnson-JSCompost-FSFSClip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Wed, 21 October 2020

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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In Search of Soil - Why Crop Rotation Might Not Be Needed

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Direct download: iSOS-02-JimHoorman-Interplanting-FSFS-Clip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 5:00am PDT

Wed, 14 October 2020

The new podcast is In Search of Soil.

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Businesses That Succeed Pivot - Rebuilding A Farm Business Model Overnight (FSFS229)

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Direct download: iSOS-01-ElaineIngham-NoRotation-FSFS-Clip.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PDT

Wed, 16 September 2020

In today's episode of Farm Small Farm Smart

The pandemic brought about several restaurant closures, and that does not spell well for the farmers supplying them. But like many things in life, it's the tough times that bring out the best in people.

Today, we’re talking to farmer Adam Pollack of Closed Loop Farms in Chicago, IL. In March Adam had to deal with a loss of the majority of his restaurant customer base overnight due to COVID-19. Instead of trying to wait for restaurants to come back online, Adam and his team set out to rebuild their whole business model from the ground up. They shifted from selling only to restaurants to selling directly to consumers. With a shift in their customer base, they also had to shift the products they were selling. Closed Loop Farms began aggregating products from other local producers and shifting their microgreen production to meet new demand. Overall the changes weren't easy, but it has worked out so far and put their business in a stronger position going forward.

Adam is a great example of a business owner that adapted and pivoted when his back was up against the wall showing that regardless of how hard things might seem, there's always a way out.

Today’s Guest - Adam Pollack

Adam is a microgreen farmer and the owner of Closed Loop Farms. His farm was servicing nearly one hundred restaurants in the Chicago area until the pandemic came. Now, he and his team have adapted by going online.

Closed Loop Farms – Website | Shopify | Facebook | Instagram

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS229_AdamPollackCOVID.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 8:44am PDT

Wed, 9 September 2020

The CSA Farm Sales Model - Why We Like It featuring Jessica Washkowiak (FSFS228)

Jessica Washkowiak from Field to Fork Farm joins me to talk about why she loves the CSA business model for their farm. We also discuss how they run their CSA, manage crop diversity, and how they market their CSA.

Field to Fork Farm https://www.instagram.com/fieldtoforkcsa/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS228_JessicaW_CSA.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 2 September 2020

Sourcing High-Quality Microgreen Seeds with Lisa Mumm of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds (FSFS227)

The owner of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, Lisa Mumm, joins Chris Thoreau and me to talk about how Mumm's sources high-quality microgreen seeds. Most of those seeds are sourced locally in Saskatchewan. Lisa also details their extensive procedures that ensure that all of the seed they sell is pathogen-free.

You can purchase microgreen seeds at Mumm's Sprouting Seeds https://www.sprouting.com

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS227_LisaMumm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 26 August 2020

Great Crops Start with Great Seeds - Tips for Microgreen Seed Sourcing (FSFS226)

Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of sourcing high quality, pathogen-free seed for a microgreens operation.

Chris's online course Growing Your Profitable Microgreens Business https://microgreens.teachable.com/courses

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS226_ChrisThoreauSeeds.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 19 August 2020

Crushing It Selling Spice Blends and Vegetables Online (FSFS225)

Farmer and Entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry (http://www.soulfitgrill.com/) joins me to discuss the two different online sales platforms he is using to sell his vegetables and his spice blends. One platform is a very beginner, basic platform, and the other is more advanced. Chaz also details why he got into creating spice blends and what running that business is like.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS225_ChazDaughtry.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 12 August 2020

Creating Farm Efficiencies and Lessons Learned from Moving Farms (FSFS224)

Farmer Erich Schultz joins me to talk about lessons he has learned after moving his farm several times over the past 10 years. Along the way, Erich has streamlined his farming operation to use fewer tools and use simpler processes. He also talks about partnering with developers to gain access to land.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS224_-_Erich_Schultz.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 17 July 2020

Why Seeking Success Might Be the Worst Mistake Of All - Midsummer Special

Success and fulfillment aren't the same things and they don't necessarily go hand in hand. Success doesn't guarantee happiness and it might be something you can never actually achieve. Which one are you seeking? And is that the right thing for you?

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS222_success.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Tue, 7 July 2020

The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221)

Nikolay Georgiev joins me to talk about the process of breeding hybrid tomatoes. We get into the science discussing what is possible in terms of disease resistance and what problems breeding could solve. You'll also learn how a farmer or gardener could create some localized resilience by breeding their own seeds. It's everything you ever wanted to know about breeding tomatoes.

Learn more about Geosem Select's seeds: https://geosemselect.com/en/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS221_NG_Tomato.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 29 June 2020

The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating a Better Basil with Dr. Robert Pyne (FSFS220)

Dr. Robert Pyne joins me to talk about the work VDF Specialty Seeds has done to develop a line of basil that is downy mildew resistant. Throughout the episode, we core the science behind plant breeding - how to you get the traits that you want to come through, how many generations does it take, how do you stabilize a line. The interview should give you a really good overview of how traditional plant breeding works.

Learn more about their resistant Rutgers line of basil - https://www.vdfspecialtyseeds.com/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS220_RobertPyne.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 26 June 2020

It's Never Too Late to Do Good Things - Midsummer Update

What do you want to leave behind - an asset that society can build off or a liability that society has to clean up? It's never too late to start building your legacy and do good things.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS_Midsummer.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 22 June 2020

My Farm Journey with Liset Garcia (FSFS219)

Liset Garcia of Sweet Girl Farms joins me to talk about her first year of farming - how she started, what worked, and how she is evolving the business.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS219_LisetGarcia.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 15 June 2020

Farming for Community (FSFS218)

James Grevious of Rebels in the Garden joins me to talk about the importance of farming for the community. Farming inspires, provides hope, brings people together, and sets a positive example. Our conversation goes beyond business to talk about ways farming can help change a culture and bring people together.

Follow James https://www.instagram.com/rebelsinthegarden/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS218_RIG.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 5 June 2020

Perspective - Seeing the Other Person's Point of View (FSFS217)

Farmer Justin Gay joins me to talk about his thoughts on the murder of George Floyd while sharing his thoughts on what it is like to live life being Black in America. While his experience is unique in his way, it showcases that there are differences between growing up black and white in a country where a lot of people assume everyone is equal.

Connect with Justin:

https://www.instagram.com/theseedsofxanxadu/

https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSeedsOfXanxadu

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS217_JustinGay.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 1 June 2020

8 Tips for Hiring Better Farm Employees (FSFS216)

Hiring troubles? Nervous about hiring? Then this is the episode for you. I am joined by Farmer and HR Specialist Jeremy Tolley of Red Thread Farm. Jeremy has spent the past 20 years of his career in HR, recruiting and training. He's hired (directly or through my staff) literally thousands of people. In this episode, he will share 8 tips to help you hire better employees for your farm.

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https://www.instagram.com/redthreadfarm/

https://www.redthreadfarm.com

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS_216_JeremyTolling_HiringList.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Mon, 25 May 2020

Selling Online: A Decade of Experience Selling Online with Dan Brisebois (FSFS215)

Farmer Dan Brisebois shares some of his experience selling produce and seeds online. Their farm uses two different platforms to manage their seed sales and CSA program. Which programs do they use for each and why? What features does Dan like and not like? We close the episode with some of Dan's thoughts on the future of seed and vegetables in a post-COVID-19 world. Learn more about Dan and sign up for his weekly newsletterhttps://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com/

Dan's Facebook Group - Move Your Farm Store Online Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlinefarmstore/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS215-DanBrisebois.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:54am PDT

Tue, 19 May 2020

Selling Online: A Detailed Look at Local Line - A Leading Farm Sales Platform (FSFS214)

Today I talk to Cole Jones of Local Line - an online sales platform for online farm stores, food hubs, managing CSA's and for online farmers' markets. We get into how to choose the right platform for your farm and what to look for in a platform provider. Learn more about Local Line: https://go.localline.ca/paperpot

Get a FREE premium service with a Local Line paid subscription: https://go.localline.ca/paperpot

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS214-LocalLine.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 9:00am PDT

Tue, 12 May 2020

Balancing Family and Farming with Laura Patterson (FSFS213)

Laura Patterson of Hand-Grown Greens joins me to talk about her entrepreneurial journey that involves switching careers, balancing family and work, raising kids as a business owner, and grower her business.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS213-LauraPatterson.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 12:14pm PDT

Tue, 5 May 2020

Selling Online: Bring Your Farmers' Market Online (FSFS212)

Today we’re interviewing Jordan McPhee of Maple Bloom Farm from Prince Edward Island, whose farmers’ market was recently shut down due to the COVID pandemic. He organized an effort to bring the local vendors from his market online so that their customers could continue to patronize them at one central pickup location.

Learn more about Waggon https://www.waggon.ca

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS212-JordanMacPhee.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 6:06am PDT

Mon, 20 April 2020

Selling Online: Selling Online When the Farmer's Market Closes (FSFS211)

Katherine Creswell of Moose Meadow Farm joins me to talk about why they started their online store. Their online store brings in $15,000 of additional farm income during the winter when there aren't any other sales options locally.

Follow them at:

https://www.moosemeadoworganic.com/

http://instagram.com/moosemeadowfarm

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS211_KatherineCreswell_Online.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 17 April 2020

Profitably Growing Mushrooms on a Small Farm (FSFS210)

Today we’re talking to John Findlay, who raises mushrooms on his farm in Ontario, Canada. He raises them locally to sell to farmer’s markets and chefs. He’s had a lot of success, and in this episode, he’s going to share what his journey has been like. From expenses to techniques, and even a discussion on what it would be like as a vegetable farmer to add mushrooms onto their operation, this far-ranging conversation will give you a full introduction to what it might look like to start growing mushrooms on your farm in 2020.

While more technical and costly to invest in upfront than veg, mushrooms can offer growers a potentially open market if there isn’t another producer in your region. If you want to learn more from John, you can find him on the web on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Findlay’s Fungus. If you are interested in hearing more about the topic of growing mushrooms on the podcast, you can reach out to me @DiegoFooter on Instagram and let me know your thoughts.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS210_JohnFindlay.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 15 April 2020

How to Produce More Product Faster for a Rapidly Growing Customer Base (GFL146)

Chris Kiesz of Yellow Hutch Farm in Minnesota joins us to talk about picking up jobs and moving 2000 miles across the country to start his farm. How he picked a new market, cash flowing beef, and creative ways to bundle beef.

Follow Chris at https://yellowhutchfarm.com/

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Selling Online: Aggregating Vegetables and Selling Through an Online Store (FSFS209)

Direct download: GFL146_ChrisKiesz.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 13 April 2020

Max Becher and Mike Roberts of Farmivore join me to talk about how they are aggregating products and selling them online in their farm store using Shopify.

Follow Farmivore:

https://www.instagram.com/farmivore.farm/

https://farmivore.farm/

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS209_MaxBecher_Online.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 10 April 2020

Sold Our Home, Moved Into a Bus, and Started a Farm (FSFS208)

Today we interview Troy and Cindy Dickens of Tilth and Timber farm in MA. They are only a few months into their journey.

We discuss how they got into farming and what their challenges have been so far. What about their lifestyle changed when they dropped corporate income for farm income? And what is their vision of where they want their farm to go?

If you want to follow along with Cindy and Troy you can find them on Instagram @tilth_and_timber and on the web athttps://www.tilthandtimber.com You can also find their journey in their converted bus on Instagram @whitewhaleskoolie.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS208_TroyCindyDickens.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 8:41am PDT

Mon, 6 April 2020

Selling Online: Selling Vegetables with Shopify and Customer Pickups (FSFS207)

Ray Tyler joins me to talk about his online store that runs on Shopify. We get into what he likes about the platform and how going online has allowed him to drastically increase his sales from compared to when he only did farmers' markets.

Ray's video about his online store - https://www.lettuceclass.com/online1584552383046

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS207_RayTyler_Shopify.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 1 April 2020

Pastured Poultry Alternatives to the Cornish Cross Chicken with Luke Groce (GFL144)

Farmer Luke Groce discusses some of the different breeds he has tried on his farm in his open cell pastured poultry system.

Listen to more episodes with Luke Groce at https://grocefamilyfarm.com/pages/the-pasture-raised-podcast

Not sure where to start?

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Selling Online: REKO Rings - Connecting Producers with Consumers on Facebook (FSFS206)

Direct download: GFL144_LukeGroce_Breeds.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 1:30am PDT

Mon, 30 March 2020

"How does a REKO-ring work?
The ring is based on a closed Facebook group. The producer and consumer who want to take part apply for membership in the group he or she likes. Administrators, often a small group of consumers, approve the application from serious people and thereafter trade can begin. Normally delivery occurs every or every other week, depending on the size of the group. Delivery times are more often shorter than an hour, or producers congregate and the consumers can collect their orders from a number of producers at the same time. A producer writes a post about their product and availability on Facebook and the consumers make orders by comments directly under the post. The producers also write how they require payment." Source

You can connect or follow along with Buddha and Sofia of Los Perros Farm on Instagram @LosPerrosUrbanFarming and on the web at LosPerrosUrbanFarming.com. Check out their recently opened cafe @FlaxMalmo.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS206_REKORINGS.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Wed, 25 March 2020

Pastured Raised Podcast - Luke Groce and Dave Shield of Pastured Life Farms (GFL142)

Today's episode is a replay of Luke Groce's new podcast The Pasture-Raised Podcast. Listen to more episodes at https://grocefamilyfarm.com/pages/the-pasture-raised-podcast

Not sure where to start?

Want to take your farm to the next level?

Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses:

https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses

Succeeding Despite Challenges and Selling Online with Los Perros Urban Farm (FSFS204)

Direct download: GFL142_LukeGroce_PasturedRaised.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 23 March 2020

Today we’re talking to Buddha of Los Perros an urban farm in Malmö, Sweden. They’re going into their 5th year farming and have faced a lot of challenges recently. Despite those challenges, they are having success and growing their farm brand. Online sales are a big part of their success. They’re also bottling and selling their own value add products and selling it in their own store/cafe.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS204_BuddhaBrowett.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Fri, 20 March 2020

How Fragile Is Your Business - Thoughts on Strengthening a Business in Uncertain Times (FSFS203)

How Fragile Is Your Business? Could it survive a recession? How long could you survive at 50% of your current sales? How much debt do you have? Today we look at questions you should be asking about the fragility of your business and some ideas on how to make those areas more anti-fragile.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS203_BusinessFragility.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Wed, 18 March 2020

Tips and Advice for Optimizing your Farm Website for Customers (GFL141)

Farmer Debra Bruner joins us to talk about selling to restaurants, partnering with other farms, buying another farm's products, and designing a better website.

Connect with Debra on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/littlecowmountain/

Website: https://www.littlecowmountain.com/

Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses:

https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses

Changing the Business Based on Customer Demand (FSFS202)

Direct download: GFL_141_DebraBruner.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 16 March 2020

This week we talk with Chris and Audra Wyant from central Illinois of Finding Eminence Farm.

Chris started the farm growing vegetables, but at first flush, the farm wasn’t selling enough. That’s when Audra came in growing flowers. Adapting and pivoting along the way they added not just flowers, but a flower CSA, on-farm workshops, and floral design for weddings.

They also discuss their Instagram and Facebook ads. This episode is all about knowing when you need a change and knowing and spreading your brand effectively.

For people who want to find out more about Finding Eminence Farm and what they are up to you can follow along on their Instagram @FindingEminence and via their website at FindingEminence.com.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS202_ChrisWyant.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Wed, 11 March 2020

Thinking About Starting a Profitable Homestead or Farmstead (Ask Darby)

Darby answers about starting a profitable farmstead.

Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses:

https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses

Direct download: GFL_AskDarby_StartingFarmstead.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PDT

Mon, 9 March 2020

Building a Brand and a Farm (FSFS201)

This week we interview first-year farmers Quinn Richards and Theus Weiskopf of Farm Punk Salads in Portland Oregon.

We’ll discuss how they got into farming, how did they start their farm business, and what that was like as a couple. We also discuss how they differentiated themselves in a crowded Portland marketplace and how starting a salad dressing business helped them stand out.

You can find the Farm Punks online on their excellent website here at FarmPunkSalads.com or find them on Instagram @FarmPunkSalads. If you’re in the greater Portland area be sure and check them out on the shelves of New Seasons, at local farmer's markets, or participate in their CSA share.

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
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Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: FSFS201_QuinnRichards.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PDT

Sat, 7 March 2020

Growing and Improving a Microgreens Business with Max Beecher and Chris Thoreau

The benefits of building a microgreens business, and how to keep improving it.

Chris's online course Growing Your Profitable Microgreens Business https://microgreens.teachable.com/courses

Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/

Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter
Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot

Podcasts by Diego Footer:
Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW
Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m
Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG
Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Direct download: GMGP_15_MaxBecher.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 6:00am PDT

Wed, 26 February 2020

Great Pastured Poultry Starts in the Brooder - Tips and Advice (GFL140)

Darby discusses why good brooder management is so important for pastured poultry. Starting the chicks off to a good start in the brooder helps them excel in the field. Darby shares a lot of his tips and advice that he has learned over the years in this one.

Not sure where to start?

Want to take your farm to the next level?

Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses:

https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses