Sinopsis
An honest look at what it takes to manage farms, businesses, and life all at the same time without having any of them fall apart in the process. Host Diego Footer takes a hard look at real reality of eco-entrepreurism highlighting the success and failures of people out there making a go of it repairing the planet, solving problems, producing products, and making a living doing it. Each episode gives you practical insights and advice that you put into action today.
Episodios
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When Seeds are Taken Seriously
23/06/2024 Duración: 08minIn this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the practical time to start building relationships with your seed suppliers as a microgreen grower. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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The Difference Between Growing Veg and Growing Flowers
22/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, vegetable-turned-flower-farmer Benny Pino talks about the nuances between growing veg and growing flowers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Growing Tips for Summer Greens
21/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, farmer and educator Ray Tyler shares some tips on how to grow great greens in the heat of summer. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Setting up an Online Farmers Market in 72 Hours
20/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, farmer Jordan MacPhee shares their experience moving their farmer's market online within just 72 hours. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Woodchips in Walkways
19/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about how and why he uses woodchips in the walkways at his farm. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Microgreens Packaging and Ecological Impact
18/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, microgreens grower Michael Quinn talks about the intention behind choosing ecologically-friendly microgreens packaging in his region. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Keeping Employees in the Off Season
17/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, farmer Elliot Seldner shares how they keep their farm employees in the off season. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Freeing Up More Bandwidth
16/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, the Urban Farmer Curtis Stone shares how he frees up personal bandwidth to make room for business and life. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Utilizing Leftover Fertility
15/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman explains on how to utilize and maximize leftover fertility in production beds. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Organic Certification for Non-Agricultural Land
14/06/2024 Duración: 06minIn this episode, one of the pioneers of organic growing in America, Scott Murray, sheds light on how to go about securing organic certification on non-agricultural land. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Hybrids Can Taste Better Than Heirlooms!
13/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, crop scientist Nikolay Georgiev explains how hybrid tomatoes can taste just as good as—if not better—than heirloom tomatoes. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Getting Creative with the Aggregator Model
12/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about how getting creative and innovative can help the aggregator model become successful. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Deep Compost Mulch System (with Chickens!)
11/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, grower and content creator Josh Sattin talks about how he implements a deep compost mulch system on his farm with some assistance from his chickens. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Pushing the Borders of Your Brand
10/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, farming couple Benny & Courtney Pino define what it means to push the boundaries of your brand. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Off-Farm Farm Stand Visibility & Visibility
09/06/2024 Duración: 06minIn this episode, grower Joel Konrad shares how he makes sure that his small off-farm farm stands remain visible to potential customers. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Progress as You Deem Progress
08/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, podcast host Diego Footer reminds us to acknowledge the progress we make, whatever progress may look like for each of us. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Microgreens and Sustainable Agriculture
07/06/2024 Duración: 06minIn this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about microgreens' place in the sustainable agricultural landscape. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Start and Stick with What Works
06/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman doubles down on starting with crops that work and sticking to them, which is especially important for new farms. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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If a Farmers Market is a Good Fit
05/06/2024 Duración: 04minIn this episode, grower Travis Schulert shares his criteria on how to tell if a farmers market is a good fit for his farm business. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower
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Strategizing Crop Variety
04/06/2024 Duración: 05minIn this episode, farmer, educator, and consultant Michael Kilpatrick talks about how to strategically plan out which crop varieties to grow. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco 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 at Modern Grower