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The Basics of Conventional Plant Breeding

2024/02/26

In this episode, plant scientist Nikolay Georgiev gives a brief rundown of how conventional plant breeding is done. 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

Lean on What Sells

2024/02/25

In this episode, farmer Kim McDoughty-Cannon talks about the importance of focusing on the crops that sell well. 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

What Holds People Back from Farming

2024/02/24

In this episode, content creator and homesteader Jason Contreras talks about some of the reasons that hold people back from farming. 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

Increasing Farm Efficiency with Mechanizing

2024/02/23

In this episode, farmer Dean Buttacavoli of Cabbage Throw Farm shares how they upped the ante of their farm efficiency when they started mechanizing some of their tasks. 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

The Transferable Skills that Come with Experience

2024/02/22

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the non-farming skills that farmers gain as they learn to grow better crops. 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

Type 1 & Type 2 Waste

2024/02/21

In this episode, The Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about the two types of waste and how to address them for better farm efficiency. 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

Sourcing Product for Aggregation

2024/02/20

In this episode, farmer and aggregator Max Becher talks about the logistics behind sourcing products as an aggregator. 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

Compatibility of Sprays & Beneficial Insects

2024/02/18

In this episode, Sheri Frey of Arbico Organics talks about using sprays concurrently with beneficial insects. 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

A Life Beside Microgreens

2024/02/17

In this episode, entrepreneur and microgreens grower Pierre Marlow describes designing a business that allows for time away from the 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

High Tunnel Pay Back Period

2024/02/16

In this episode, veteran farmer Nicolas Donck talks about how long it takes for a high tunnel to pay itself back. 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

A Checklist for the Organic Inspector

2024/02/15

In this episode, organic certification inspector Laura Murray talks about things to prepare when the organic inspector is on their way to the 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

Bring in the Pros

2024/02/14

In this episode, new microgreen grower Jacob Goldfarb and long-time microgreen grower Chris Thoreau talk about when to DIY a microgreen set up and when to start bringing in the pros. 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

Read Farm Small Farm Smart Daily podcast reviews

4.7 out of 5

259 reviews

UnicycleBoy 2023/09/20

Excellent Imformation

I appreciate the deep dives like the Lettuce growing series with Ray Tyler and the profitable mini farm series with Jodie Roebuck. This is so much bet...

The Reviewru 2021/10/09

The Best

I’ve listened to about a dozen farming, permaculture, and other similar podcasts, and Diego’s Farm Land podcast is by far the best. The episodes are t...

umkmowm 2022/05/23

Some great info, but…

So many episodes have great info, but it seems like every 3-4 minutes is yet another ad for Paper Pot Co. No variation at all, just so sick of the ad...

Coderuff 2020/09/23

Microgreens in a greenhouse

Hey Diego, I have thoroughly enjoyed the show. You and your guests have taught me countless lessons and new perspectives. I was thinking while list...

phoenixfarmonline 2020/09/12

Sooo good!

I have spent countless hours listening to Diego’s podcast. Despite the vast quantity of material he has put out there, there has been no sacrifice in ...

Halorly 2020/08/02

Great

Thank you for the life lessons

KingsburyGourmetFarms 2020/01/10

Great podcast!

I love your podcast. Very informative and has opened my eyes to farming tips I otherwise wouldn’t have known. Love hearing about successful farms acro...

Rambo JoBo 2019/12/31

More than just Permaculture!

Diego and his guest have had an incredible influence in my life over the past 6 years, fri wanting to plan my own sustainable farm life to fatherhood ...

The Frugal NY'er Robbie Rad 2019/12/18

On point.

Love the work Diego does both in the field and behind the mic. Questions are well thought out conversations are always intriguing. Great show. Thanks ...

Drum Oly 2019/12/18

Helpful and Motivating

I’m not a farmer but love this show. I’m in a urban setting and have a heart for permaculture with a small garden plot and chickens. The amount of kno...

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