Wed, 3 September 2025
In this episode, farm tool business owner and content creator Diego Footer shares something he learned about making decisions easier for customers.
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Direct download: 1361_-_FSFSs_TRFP_13_-_Diego_Footer_-_People_Dont_Want_Choice.mp3
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Tue, 2 September 2025
In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia share their insights on how organic growing has changed in the recent decades.
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Direct download: 1360_-_FSFSs_TRFP_12_-_Nicholas__Jeni_Donck_-_How_Organic_Growing_Has_Changed_Through_the_Years.mp3
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Mon, 1 September 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck helps us take a closer look at where exactly we produce income in our farms.
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Direct download: 1359_-_FSFSs_TPMF_29_-_How_is_Your_Farm_Producing_Revenue.mp3
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Sun, 31 August 2025
In this episode, agronomist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben talks about silicon as a mineral that can improve soil health.
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Direct download: 1358_-_FSFSs_TRFP_03_-_Bill_McKibben_-_Is_Silicon_the_Missing_Piece.mp3
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Sat, 30 August 2025
In this episode, Dr. Paul Zorner of Locus Ag Solutions shares the potential of offsetting global carbon emissions with the help of farmers.
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Direct download: 1357_-_FSFSs_ISoS_13_-_Paul_Zorner_-_Offsetting_Carbon_Emissions_with_the_Help_of_Farmers.mp3
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Fri, 29 August 2025
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens shares his strategies on how he gets people to stop for his microgreens.
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Direct download: 1356_-_FSFSs_GMGP_24_-_Lupe_Smith_-_Getting_People_to_Stop_for_Microgreens.mp3
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Thu, 28 August 2025
In this episode, Melissa Ballard of Blue Grass Farm shares how they boosted their sales numbers by opening an online store.
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Direct download: 1355_-_FSFSs_CC08_-_Melissa_Ballard_-_Boosting_Sales_with_an_Online_Store.mp3
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Wed, 27 August 2025
In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson breaks down what it means to have a healthy population of soil microbiology.
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Direct download: 1354_-_FSFSs_ISoS_-_Dr._David_Johnson_-_Looking_at_Soil_Biology.mp3
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Tue, 26 August 2025
In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie shares how they approach cover cropping and tillage on their farm.
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Direct download: 1353_-_FSFSs_FSU_26_-_Cassie_Pierce_-_Cover_Cropping_and_Tillage.mp3
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Mon, 25 August 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm shares some wisdom on being patient and taking the time to scale up the business.
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Direct download: 1352_-_FSFSs_TPMF_28_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Scale_At_the_Appropriate_Rate.mp3
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Sun, 24 August 2025
In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm drills down on the importance of sustainability as a key in keeping a farm running for years to come.
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Sat, 23 August 2025
In this episode, farmer Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm drills down the importance of working on a farm first before starting your own.
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Direct download: 1350_-_FSFSs_CC41_-_Alec_Smith_-_Why_You_SHOULD_Work_on_a_Farm_First.mp3
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Fri, 22 August 2025
In this episode, microgreen farmers Blake Cowling and Austin Collins of Scintilla Farms talk about how they can get the best quality out of their microgreens by handcutting.
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Direct download: 1349_-_FSFSs_GMGP_18_-_Scintilla_Farms_-_Handcutting_Microgreens_for_the_Best_Quality.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Thu, 21 August 2025
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University talks about what we knew about humus then and what we know about it now.
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Direct download: 1348_-_FSFSs_ISoS_12_-_Johannes_Lehmann_-_Humus_as_We_Know_It_Now_and_Then.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Wed, 20 August 2025
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie talks about how some products might just have good marketing while others can be the real deal.
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Direct download: 1347_-_FSFSs_ISoS_10_-_Randy_Ritchie_-_Marketing_vs._The_Real_Deal.mp3
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Tue, 19 August 2025
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies enlightens us on why we might not need to add nitrogen to our soils.
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Direct download: 1346_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_No_Need_to_Add_Nitrogen.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sun, 17 August 2025
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke discusses what to feed your microbes when making compost.
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Direct download: 1344_-_FSFSs_ISoS_05_-_Troy_Hinkey_-_Brown_and_Green_Foodstuff_for_Compost.mp3
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Sat, 16 August 2025
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on the different depths of tillage and their potential consequences.
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Direct download: 1343_-_FSFSs_ISoS_02_-_Jim_Hoorman_-_Degrees_of_Tillagebn.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PST |
Fri, 15 August 2025
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses what happens when soils are out of balance with their fungal residents.
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Direct download: 1342_-_FSFSs_ISoS_01_-_Elaine_Ingham_-_Soils_Out_of_Balance_with_Fungi.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 15 August 2025
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses what happens when soils are out of balance with their fungal residents.
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Thu, 14 August 2025
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos talks about how crop rotations affect fungal relationships.
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Wed, 13 August 2025
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares how she moved her farm to a new location while keeping her original customer base.
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Direct download: 1340_-_FSFSs_CC52_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Moving_the_Business_Keeping_the_Customers.mp3
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Tue, 12 August 2025
In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast shares some insights before anyone decides to start a microgreen farm.
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Direct download: 1339_-_FSFSs_GMGP_16_-_Vincent_Cuneo_-_Before_You_Start_a_Microgreens_Business.mp3
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Mon, 11 August 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farms shares how he manages growing microgreens with different DTMs in different seasons.
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Sun, 10 August 2025
In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey of Blue Dog Farm drops some life knowledge on farming and running a business.
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Direct download: 1337_-_FSFSs_CC44_-_Jacki_Hinchey_-_Trust_Yourself_to_Find_Yourself.mp3
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Sat, 9 August 2025
In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm sheds light on the power of leveraging cumulative knowledge on improving a farm business.
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Direct download: 1336_-_FSFSs_CC35_-_Ian_Jerolmack_-_Cumulative_Knowledge__Operational_Costs.mp3
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Fri, 8 August 2025
In this episode, chef-turned-market farmer Michael Russo shares some of the challenges and struggles he faces farming solo.
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Thu, 7 August 2025
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market talks about the viability of running a self-serve farm store.
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Direct download: 1334_-_FSFSs_CC28_-_Tony_Barlow_-_A_Self-Serve_Farm_at_a_Good_Location.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Wed, 6 August 2025
In this episode, John Reinwald of Farmstand Revival talks about how to entice potential customers to join your email list.
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Direct download: 1333_-_FSFSs_CC14_-_John_Reinwald_-_A_Lead_Magnet_to_Hook_in_Emails.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 1:30am PST |
Tue, 5 August 2025
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer shares a quick way to get good at writing email newsletters.
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Direct download: 1332_-_FSFSs_CC21_-_Corinna_Bench_-_Writing_Better_Emails_by_Being_Vulnerable.mp3
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Mon, 4 August 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck cautions us on the potential pitfalls a new farmer can fall into if they jump into farming without enough prior experience.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sun, 3 August 2025
In this episode, content creator and business owner Diego Footer drops some business knowledge on debt and bankruptcy.
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Direct download: 1330_-_FSFSs_CC04_-_Diego_Footer_-_Its_Easier_to_Go_Bankrupt_with_Debt.mp3
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Sat, 2 August 2025
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina shares ways to increase soil organic matter.
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Direct download: 1329_-_FSFSs_ISoS_14_-_Gabe_Kenne_-_Increasing_Soil_Organic_Matter.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Fri, 1 August 2025
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici shares biochar findings from experiments conducted by citizen scientists.
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Direct download: 1328_-_FSFSs_ISoS_11_-_Francesco_Tortorici_-_Biochar_and_Citizen_Scientist_Research_Trials.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 31 July 2025
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot talks about what it might mean for a farm to have weeds co-existing with its cash crops.
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Wed, 30 July 2025
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her experience starting a farm business with zero farming experience.
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Tue, 29 July 2025
In this episode, farming couple Carrie and Joe Chlebanowski of The Looney Farm shares how they translate the farmer's market experience to their online shoppers.
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Direct download: 1325_-_FSFSs_CC11_-_Carrie__Joe_Chlebanowski_-_Translating_the_Farmers_Market_Experience_to_the_Online_Store.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Mon, 28 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farms in New Zealand talks about standing your ground and selling your produce at the prices you need to.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PST |
Sun, 27 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms walks us through how online orders are processed and delivered to their cutomers.
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Direct download: 1323_-_FSFSs_CC18_-_Robert_Arnold_-_A_Run_Through_of_Processing_Online_Orders_for_Delivery.mp3
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Sat, 26 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm discusses the selection of crops that have worked on their you-pick farm.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 25 July 2025
In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK shares his insights on when it might be time to call it quits and throw in the towel on a business venture.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 24 July 2025
In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and podcast host Diego Footer talk about why it's worth looking into lesser-known seed varieties from lesser-known seed companies.
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Direct download: 1320_-_FSFSs_GMGP_23_-_Chris__Diego_-_Lesser_Known_Seeds_and_Seed_Companies.mp3
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Wed, 23 July 2025
In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson shares a practical way of keeping minerals in the soil.
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Direct download: 1319_-_FSFSs_ISoS_-_Dr._David_Johnson_-_Keeping_Minerals_in_the_Soil.mp3
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Tue, 22 July 2025
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke shares some reasonable results to expect from using compost tea.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 21 July 2025
In this episode, host Diego and farmer Jodi talk about the common new farmer mistake of buying too much for the business before knowing what the business truly needs.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 20 July 2025
In this episode, Cornell Professor Emeritus Gary Harman discusses the role of trichoderma in a soil's ecosystem.
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Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Sat, 19 July 2025
In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina talks about different soil tests that yield different results for different systems.
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Direct download: 1315_-_FSFSs_ISoS_14_-_Gabe_Kenne_-_Soil_Tests_That_May_or_May_Not_Match_Your_System.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Fri, 18 July 2025
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens shares the work and logistics that go into creating and selling value added microgreens products.
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Direct download: 1314_-_FSFSs_GMGP_24_-_Lupe_Smith_-_Value_Added_Microgreen_Products.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 17 July 2025
In this episode, seed farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about his method for selecting desirable traits in his cucumbers.
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Direct download: 1313_-_FSFSs_CC48_-_Jay_Tracy_-_Selecting_for_Traits_in_Cucumbers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Wed, 16 July 2025
In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD talks about the nuances behind CBD testing results.
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Direct download: 1312_-_FSFSs_CC16_-_Sam_Bellavance_-_Transparency_of_CBD_Testing.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 15 July 2025
In this episode, John Reinwald of Farmstand Revival talks about scheduling social media posts with intention.
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Direct download: 1311_-_FSFSs_CC14_-_John_Reinwald_-_Sitting_Down_to_Schedule_Social_Media_Posts.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 14 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about the importance of knowing when and how to change your growing strategies when farming in different seasons of the year.
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Direct download: 1310_-_FSFSs_TPMF_29_-_Different_Strategies_Growing_in_Different_Seasons.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 13 July 2025
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon shares what and how to prepare your farm for a CNG inspection.
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Direct download: 1309_-_FSFSs_TRFP_07_-_Alice_Varon_-_Prepping_for_a_CNG_Inspection.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sat, 12 July 2025
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on whether or not there's an upper limit to putting organic matter into the ground.
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Direct download: 1308_-_FSFSs_ISoS_02_-_Jim_Hoorman_-_Organic_Matter_Turnover.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:30am PST |
Fri, 11 July 2025
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about how soil microbiology can help keep pests and plant disease in check.
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Direct download: 1307_-_FSFSs_ISoS_01_-_Elaine_Ingham_-_Biology_vs._Pest_and_Disease.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Thu, 10 July 2025
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos defines what mycelium is and its role in soil health.
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Direct download: 1306_-_FSFSs_ISOS_-_Peter_McCoy_-_Defining_Mycelium.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Wed, 9 July 2025
In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens talks about how differently they market their microgreens depending on who they sell to.
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Direct download: 1305_-_FSFSs_GMGP_25_-_Alex_Hunter_-_Different_Talking_Points_for_Different_Markets.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 8 July 2025
In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market discusses the value of being fiscally prepared before transitioning from employment to running a business.
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Direct download: 1304_-_FSFSs_CC49_-_Tony_Barlow_-_Prepping_an_Emergency_Fund_Before_Transitioning.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 7 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about the labor and logistics that go into tacking on a microgreens operation to an existing farm business.
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Direct download: 1303_-_FSFSs_TPMF_31_-_The_Labor_Behind_Growing_Microgreens_as_an_Add-On.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 6 July 2025
In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm reminds anyone who plans on starting a farm business that it won't just be planting crops, there's also the business side to take care of.
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Direct download: 1302_-_FSFSs_CC40_-_Becky_Hume_-_50_Farm_50_Business.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sat, 5 July 2025
In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer talks about the value of going above and beyond customer service to keep your customers loyal.
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Direct download: 1301_-_FSFSs_CC21_-_Corinna_Bench_-_Selling_More_and_Going_Above_and_Beyond_for_Existing_Customers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Fri, 4 July 2025
In this episode, agronomist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben discusses how soil microbiology interacts with the soil amendments we apply.
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Direct download: 1300_-_FSFSs_TRFP_03_-_Bill_McKibben_-_The_Interactions_Between_Microbes_and_Amendments.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Thu, 3 July 2025
In this episode, Dr. Johannes Lehmann of Cornell University weighs in on using biochar versus manure on production beds.
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Direct download: 1299_-_FSFSs_ISoS_12_-_Johannes_Lehmann_-_To_Manure_or_to_Biochar.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Wed, 2 July 2025
In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici talks about how different biochar production methods can bring about drastically different results.
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Direct download: 1298_-_FSFSs_ISoS_11_-_Francesco_Tortorici_-_Biochar_Production_vs_Result.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 1 July 2025
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot when tillage can be beneficial and when it can be too much.
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Direct download: 1297_-_FSFS_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_When_Does_Tillage_Become_a_Problem.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Mon, 30 June 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talks about how they manage taking on new customers with big orders.
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Direct download: 1296_-_FSFSs_TPMF_27_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Taking_on_New_Big_Customers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 29 June 2025
In this episode, chef-turned-microgreens grower Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada shares the different adaptations they had to go through as they grew their microgreens operation.
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Direct download: 1295_-_FSFSs_GMGP_17_-_Jacob_Goldfarb_-_Growing_Pains_of_Expanding_a_Microgreens_Operation.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:00am PST |
Sat, 28 June 2025
In this episode, Seedtime co-founder Paul Dysinger shares how they decide which features to add to Seedtime and which ones to put a bookmark on to revisit later.
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Direct download: 1294_-_FSFSs_CC38_-_Paul_Dysinger_-_Layers_of_Prioritization.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Fri, 27 June 2025
In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm shares the potential profitability of cut flower bouquets at farmer's markets.
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Direct download: 1293_-_FSFSs_CC36_-_Liz_Calvelage_-_How_Profitable_are_Cut_Flower_Bouquets.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 26 June 2025
In this episode, farmer Ian Caselli shares what he's able to grow—and what he's able to net—on his 2000 sq ft. plot of land.
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Direct download: 1292_-_FSFSs_CC34_-_Ian_Casselli_-_Whats_Possible_on_2000sqft._of_Land.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Wed, 25 June 2025
In this episode, farming couple Amber Broxon and Justin Miller of BroxonBerry Farm talk about how they decide which crops to axe and which ones to keep.
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Direct download: 1291_-_FSFSs_CC31_-_Broxonberry_Farm_-_Crops_Worth_Keeping.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 24 June 2025
In this episode, Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares how she's able to manage her farm business as a solo-preneur.
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Direct download: 1290_-_FSFSs_CC52_-_Jill_Duncan_-_Making_Solo_Farming_Work.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Mon, 23 June 2025
In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about the logistics and networking that goes behind filling their physical store with local products from local producers.
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Direct download: 1289_-_FSFSs_CC12_-_Bill_Brinkerhoff_-_Filling_in_Shelves_of_a_All-Local_Brick_and_Mortar_Farm_Store.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sun, 22 June 2025
In this episode, farmer and systems consultant Robert Arnold of Pleasant Valley Farms talks about the potential and opportunities that partnering up with other local producers can open.
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Direct download: 1288_-_FSFSs_CC18_-_Robert_Arnold_-_Considering_Partnering_Up_with_Other_Producers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Sat, 21 June 2025
In this episode, podcast host Diego Footer and farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand talk about the importance of knowing your numbers in making sure your farm stays profitable.
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Direct download: 1287_-_FSFSs_TPMF_28_-_Jodi_Roebuck_-_Financial_Viability_-_Know_Your_Numbers.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Fri, 20 June 2025
In this episode, Melissa Ballard of Blue Grass Farm shares how their customer communications improved with the opening of their online store.
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Direct download: 1286_-_FSFSs_CC08_-_Melissa_Ballard_-_Better_Customer_Communication_with_the_Online_Store.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Thu, 19 June 2025
In this episode, JOYN Bio CEO Dr. Michael Miille talks about the work that goes into engineering a nitrogen-fixing bacteria available for public use.
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Direct download: 1284_-_FSFSs_ISoS_06_-_Dr._Michael_Miille_-_Engineering_a_Nitrogen-Fixing_Microbe.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Thu, 19 June 2025
In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon sheds light on how CNG conducts farmer peer-to-peer inspections for their certification.
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Direct download: 1285_-_FSFSs_TRFP_07_-_Alice_Varon_-_An_Overview_of_CNGs_Peer-to-Peer_Inspections.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Tue, 17 June 2025
In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens shares his strategies for selling at multiple farmer's markets in a day.
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Direct download: 1283_-_FSFSs_GMGP_24_-_Lupe_Smith_-_Selling_at_Multiple_Farmers_Markets_in_a_Day.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 16 June 2025
In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke talks about the most common mistakes beginners make when they get started making their own compost teas.
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Direct download: 1282_-_FSFSs_ISoS_05_-_Troy_Hinkey_-_Common_Compost_Tea-Making_Mistakes.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 15 June 2025
In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham discusses how the amount of organic material in soil may not necessarily indicate soil health.
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Direct download: 1281_-_FSFSs_ISoS_01_-_Elaine_Ingham_-_Does_Organic_Matter_Indicate_Soil_Health.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sat, 14 June 2025
In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and podcast host Diego Footer discuss the economics behind growing seeds as a small-scale grower.
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Direct download: 1280_-_FSFSs_GMGP_23_-_Chris__Diego_-_The_Economics_of_a_Small-Scale_Seed_Grower.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Fri, 13 June 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand discusses their crop and weed management practices under greenhouse.
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Direct download: 1279_-_FSFSs_TPMF_23_-_Managing_Crops_and_Weeds_in_the_Greenhouse.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Thu, 12 June 2025
In this episode, homesteader Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market talks about the economics behind aggregating products from other producers.
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Direct download: 1278_-_FSFSs_CC49_-_Tony_Barlow_-_Does_Aggregating_More_Mean_More_Profits.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Wed, 11 June 2025
In this episode, scientist, author, and farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Farm shares her thoughts on family-run farm businesses.
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Direct download: 1277_-_FSFSs_CC46_-_Megan_Neubauer_-_Thoughts_on_Farm_Business_Succession.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 10 June 2025
In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot shares practical and doable approaches to improving soil health.
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Direct download: 1276_-_FSFSs_ISoS_08_-_Dr._Buz_Kloot_-__Practices_and_Principles_to_Improve_Soil_Health.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Mon, 9 June 2025
In this episode, agronomist and Logan Labs soil consultant Bill McKibben sheds light on the services private soil labs can offer farmers.
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Direct download: 1275_-_FSFSs_TRFP_03_-_Bill_McKibben_-_Soil_Testing_with_Private_Labs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 8 June 2025
In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie shares his two cents on composts made with manure and biosolids.
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Direct download: 1274_-_FSFSs_ISoS_10_-_Randy_Ritchie_-_Compost_Made_with_Biosolids_and_Manure.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sat, 7 June 2025
In this episode, biochar expert Kelpie Wilson of Wilson Biochar walks us through how we can start diving into making our own biochar.
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Direct download: 1273_-_FSFSs_ISoS_04_-_Kelpie_Wilson_-_Getting_Started_with_Your_Own_Biochar.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Fri, 6 June 2025
In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos teaches us how we can build a good mycological population in our composts.
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Direct download: 1272_-_FSFSs_ISOS_-_Peter_McCoy_-_Building_Up_Fungi_in_Compost.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Thu, 5 June 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm in New Zealand shares how they take care of their production beds when they're seeded in varying densities.
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Direct download: 1271_-_FSFSs_TPMF_23_-_Management_of_Different_Bed_Densities.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Wed, 4 June 2025
In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farms in Texas keys us in on how they maintain their best-selling blackberries on their seasonal You-Pick farm.
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Direct download: 1270_-_FSFSs_CC50_-_Dustin_LaBat_-_Maintaining_Blackberries_on_a_You-Pick_Farm.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 3 June 2025
In this episode, farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD walks us through how they DIY taking good product photos and Instagram posts.
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Direct download: 1269_-_FSFSs_CC16_-_Sam_Bellavance_-_Product_Photos_and_Instagram_Photos.mp3
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Mon, 2 June 2025
In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast talks about what his criteria are for a good quality microgreen product.
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Direct download: 1268_-_FSFSs_GMGP_16_-_Vincent_Cuneo_-_What_Makes_a_Good_Quality_Microgreen.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Sun, 1 June 2025
In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies sheds light on what we currently know about carbon sequestration.
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Direct download: 1267_-_FSFSs_ISoS_09_-_Dr._Bruno_Basso_-_What_We_Know_About_Carbon_Sequestration.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:30am PST |
Sat, 31 May 2025
In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health sheds light on multi-species cover cropping and its potential effects on the soil.
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Direct download: 1266_-_FSFSs_ISoS_02_-_Jim_Hoorman_-_Multi-Species_Cover_Cropping.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
Fri, 30 May 2025
In this episode, mother-son duo Robin & Kellen Kanzius of Fred's Urban Farm talk about the viability of growing mcirogreens as a means to make a living.
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Direct download: 1265_-_FSFSs_GMGP_28_-_Freds_Urban_Farm_-_Making_a_Living_Growing_Microgreens.mp3
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Thu, 29 May 2025
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi roebuck of Roebuck Farm shares his initial worries prior to going down the wholesale route.
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Direct download: 1264_-_FSFSs_TPMF_23_-_Initial_Wholesaling_Fears.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 2:30am PST |
Wed, 28 May 2025
In this episode, farming couple Jesse Way & Megan Brandenburg of Milk Way Farm talk about how they list their different product SKUs in their online store.
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Direct download: 1263_-_FSFSs_CC07_-_Jesse_Way__Meghan_Brandenburg_-_Product_Variety_and_Online_SKU_Listings.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 3:00am PST |
Tue, 27 May 2025
In this episode, microgreen farmers Blake Cowling and Austin Collins of Scintilla Farms share how they approach new chefs about their microgreens.
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Direct download: 1262_-_FSFSs_GMGP_18_-_Scintilla_Farms_-_A_One-Minute_Microgreen_Pitch_to_Chefs.mp3
Category:permaculture,agriculture,farming -- posted at: 4:00am PST |
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