Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

Farm Small Farm Smart Daily

byThe Modern Grower Podcast Network

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Daily farm and garden talk. All about growing vegetables profitably and efficiently on small farms and in gardens. Each episode focuses on one specific topic - growing practices, how-to, farming challenges and struggles, sales and marketing, soil preparation, weed management, farm startup, market selection, and work-life balance. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.

Episodes(40 episodes)

Value-Adding Herbs

Value-Adding Herbs

In this episode, farmer Emily Erickson-Mills of Moonrise Meadows talks about how she built her business on value-adding herbs to sell as premium products.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Feb 4, 2026Duration: 5:35
The Paperpot Transplanter & The Jang Seeder

The Paperpot Transplanter & The Jang Seeder

In this episode, content creator and entrepreneur Diego Footer breaks down the pros and cons of the Paperpot Transplanter and Jang Seeder and whether or not they're essential to your farm operation.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Feb 3, 2026Duration: 7:09
Why Consider Growing Garlic

Why Consider Growing Garlic

In this episode, full-time nurse, part-time farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest Farm shares some reasons why you might want to consider growing garlic on your farm.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Feb 2, 2026Duration: 7:08
Terminating Cover Crops

Terminating Cover Crops

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck shares how they terminate their cover crops and prep them for the coming season.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Feb 1, 2026Duration: 6:29
Bare Soil or Covered with Organic Litter

Bare Soil or Covered with Organic Litter

In this episode, Associate Professor of agricultural chemistry and plant biology at the University of Basilicata, Dr. Adriano Sofo talks about the difference between leaving soil bare versus applying a cover of organic litter on top.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 31, 2026Duration: 4:32
Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 4:43
Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 4:43
Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

Building a Farm While Managing an Established Farm

In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Garden shares her exprience of building a new farm on top of managing her existing customer base.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 30, 2026Duration: 4:43
Post You-Pick Season

Post You-Pick Season

In this episode, author and farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm shares what happens to their farm after the you-pick season of the year finishes up.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 29, 2026Duration: 7:09
Prioritizing the Limiting Factor

Prioritizing the Limiting Factor

In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm doubling down on the farm's limiting factor to open up expansion opportunities for the business.  Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 28, 2026Duration: 4:42
Microgreens and Flowers in a Flexible Salad Mix

Microgreens and Flowers in a Flexible Salad Mix

In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey of Blue Dog Farm talks about their salad mix and the beauty of its flexibility when it comes to what goes into it.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 27, 2026Duration: 6:45
Maintaining a Johnson-Su Bioreactor in Winter

Maintaining a Johnson-Su Bioreactor in Winter

In this episode, fmicrobiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson talks about maintaining a bioreactor in the wintertime.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 26, 2026Duration: 4:53
Trust in a Referral Program

Trust in a Referral Program

In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens shares their sales strategy that leans on word-of-mouth marketing.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 25, 2026Duration: 6:46
Funding Farm Expenses with Plant Sales

Funding Farm Expenses with Plant Sales

In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farm shares how they're able to pay for their start-of-the-season expenses through plant sales.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 24, 2026Duration: 8:17
Farming Smart for a Viable Career

Farming Smart for a Viable Career

In this episode, full-time teacher and part-time farmer Michael Bell talks about being smart and intentional about farming if you want to make it into a viable career.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 23, 2026Duration: 4:41
Managing Different Microgreen Varieties

Managing Different Microgreen Varieties

In this episode, microgreen farmers Blake Cowling and Austin Collins of Scintilla Farms talk about the work that goes into growing and managing different varieties of microgreens.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 22, 2026Duration: 6:45
Wholesome Wave Georgia and Food Assistance

Wholesome Wave Georgia and Food Assistance

In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on Wholesome Wave Georgia as an organization that plays a part in ensuring food access.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:44
Wholesome Wave Georgia and Food Assistance

Wholesome Wave Georgia and Food Assistance

In this episode, Abigail Darwin of Wholesome Wave Georgia sheds light on Wholesome Wave Georgia as an organization that plays a part in ensuring food access.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 21, 2026Duration: 7:44
Planting and Watering for Winter Growing

Planting and Watering for Winter Growing

In this episode, content creator Josh Sattin talks about the difference in planting and watering when growing crops in the winter season.    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 20, 2026Duration: 5:14
Growing Herbs From Seeds

Growing Herbs From Seeds

In this episode, Nicholas and Jeni Donck of Crystal Organic Farm in Georgia talk about the logistics and what to expect when growing herbs from seeds.   Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!   Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower:  Instagram  Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:  Carrot Cashflow
Published: Jan 19, 2026Duration: 6:58