Bootstrap Farmer Radio

Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm interviews Calvin (Bootstrap Farmer's Injection Moulding Partner) on the manufacturing process of her limited edition pots. They discuss the step by step moulding process, USA manufacturing, supply chain, and waste reduction in the moulding process. Instagram @whisperingwillowfrm

If you have ever dreamed of starting a flower farm, you need to watch this video! Meet Shannon from Sky Field Farm who turned her hobby of flower gardening into a profitable cut flower farm business. Learn how she gained her floral skills and learned from experimenting along the way. In this video, we will cover cut flower profitability, mistakes to avoid, and an overview of what it takes to start a cut flower farm. TimeStamps: 0:00 Intro 4:00 Making a Profit with Cut Flowers 5:15 Cut Flowers for Weddings 7:10 Managing Customer Expectations with Local Flower Availability V. Imported Flowers 9:20 Large Floral Installations 11:55 Sourcing Sustainable Floral Containers & Vases 13:18 Selling Bouquets at Farmer's Markets 16:30 Building a Bouquet 101 (Filler, Fluff, Focal) 19:00 Flower Farm Packaging, Branding, Marketing 20:00 Teaching Flower Workshops 24:00 North Texas Gardening Resource Guide and Curriculum 29:00 Considerations for Planning a Flower Garden Space 31:00 2022 Workshop Schedule 34:00 Planning Tips for Seed Starting in Texas Sky Field Farm Instagram - @skyeflowerfield Website- https://www.skyeflowerfield.com/

Part 4. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses refining systems of his market farm homestead for income opportunities. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Refining systems, leveling up, increasing crop yields 05:09 Measuring crop value 07:39 Heirloom variety woes 09:17 Hybrid seeds are not GMO 10:25 Picking your startup battles 10:41 Mass market appeal 12:34 How to beta test a new offering 13:45 Learning from other farms 16:47 First restaurant sales 20:50 Fully operational farm & full time farming 25:32 Experienced based farm income www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer www.instagram.com/parisnaturalfarms/

Part 3. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses year two & three of his market farm homestead. Time Stamps: 00:23 Year 1, 2, & 3 infrastructure budgets 04:25 Deciding how big to expand structures and hoop houses 09:59 Becoming the Bootstrap Farmer Test Farm and Gothic thoughts 12:59 Next goal: grow 100% under cover 14:36 Day in day out working in a hoop house thoughts 18:59 Adjusting to rural life and tuning into nature 22:25 Improving farm task workflows over time 24:38 Exodus from tech, medical & finance to agriculture 25:57 Open house and agritourism Bootstrap Farmer Gothic Hoop House: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/products/gothic-all-metal-greenhouse-kit?_pos=1&_sid=0a66d1c33&_ss=r&variant=41045159674014 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmerKarl's Paris Natural Farms INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/parisnaturalfarms/

Part 2. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses year two of his market farm homestead. Topics include: Developing four season clients Cold wet springs Standard farm practices vs. in field engineering Irrigation Time management and setting boundaries Raising a family on a new farm A walkthrough of a week on and off the farm Farmers market set up Farmers market events Paris, Texas Hatch Green Chile Fest Promoting the farmers market Year two confidence www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Bootstrap Farmer Podcast is back for 2022! Karl Binger and his family's homestead near Paris, Texas is in its third year of production. In this episode we discuss a wide range of topics including: budget, infrastructure, land clearing, used hoop house hindsights, propagation, hoop house worries, microgreens, poultry eggs, and first farmers market. YouTube Video Supplement https://youtu.be/4re-vR5JIYo Follow Karl https://www.instagram.com/parisnaturalfarms/ https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/

Interested in NRCS grants? Nick and Julian from Bootstrap Farmer take us through the specifications and requirements for NRCS funding. Interested in learning more? Video https://youtu.be/ddKHyIuOnYs Full Guide NRCS 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer

Do you live in a windy or snow prone area? There are extra supports and bracing available for hoop house builds. Julian and Nick from Bootstrap Farmer take us through the options and explain in detail how they work together to make a more rigid structure. Watch this video to learn more about how to add extra support to your hoop house. ************************************ Full Guide and How-To to Set Up a Hoop house or Greenhouse 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/hoop-house-high-tunnels Hoop house and Greenhouse Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toRXAWGz6jk&list=PL1MqldwbSbIVy-JGddjtdt3_aXeDDRVRM Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:14 Wind Bracing Options for Hoop Houses 02:08 Purlin Kits and Trusses 04:05 Ongoing Winter Maintenance Thanks for watching Bootstrap Farmer! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE 👉 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer #bootstrapfarmer #hoophouse #hightunnel #diyhoophouse #diygreenhouse #backyardgreenhouse #hoophousedesign #hoophouse101 #nrcshightunnel #diyhightunnel Shop for USA Made Greenhouse 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Protect your plants from harsh rays and help deliver more usable light with a shade cloth. We discuss the different percentages of fabric growers use and give us tips on how to install it. Are you curious about whether to use white or black shade cloth? Bootstrap Farmer has you covered. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KlJ0sz6FJJE Timestamps: 00:12 Shade Cloth Percentages 01:22 Black V. White Shade Cloth Fabrics 02:06 Installing Shade Cloth 03:44 Shade Cloth Technology 05:17 Shade Cloth vs. Sun Shade 06:54 Creating Microclimates for Speciality Crops FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE 👉 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer Shop for USA Made Greenhouse 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Trying to decide whether a double-layer film is something you need for your hoop house? Nick and Julian discuss the benefits of double-layer systems and explain the most efficient way to install them. Video https://youtu.be/vDN3jMLUDu8 Timestamps: 00:20 Considerations with Inflation Fans 01:44 Low v. High Volume Fans 05:02 Mistakes to Avoid with Inflation Kits 07:46 Where to Install Double Layer of Plastic 08:42 Benefits of Double Layers of Plastic 09:55 Do You Even Need a Second Layer? www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Don't install a hand crank on your hoop house UNTIL you hear these tips! Julian and Nick from Bootstrap Farmer explain the simple mechanism behind the useful hand cranks used for greenhouse roll up sides. Bootstrap Farmer introduces their new very own hand crank system and Julian shows us how to correctly use them! Watch this video to learn more about hand cranks and how they are often misused. Timestamps: 00:20 Components of the Hand Crank 01:45 How to Use Hand Cranks 02:30 Common Questions about Hand Cranks https://youtu.be/nTlHXEvmU9k https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Bootstrap Farmer's Tech Line specialist, Julian Sandoval explains the most common questions we receive on roll up side hand crank operation. 1- Rolling the hand crank to the inside of the hoop house to prevent catching water in the roll up side. 2- How to begin the roll up process at ground level. 3- How the gearbox works with the guide rod. https://youtu.be/WXH6FGnWlDU https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Learn more about how to install greenhouse film and how to AVOID common mistakes. Nick and Julian discuss methods they have seen used to attach film to hoop houses and give tips on how to make the task easier. https://youtu.be/qxApDmKXYyo Timestamps: 00:10 What to Consider Before Installing Greenhouse Plastic 01:46 Unfolding and Laying out the Plastic 05:06 Recruiting Help for the Install 05:42 Tools for the Job 08:31 Installing Greenhouse Plastic 11:00 Tightening the Plastic 14:00 Endwall and Door Plastic https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Join Bootstrap Farmer for a discussion about greenhouse film and why it is so important to get the RIGHT one. Want to protect your plants from the elements? Learn about how UV protection in greenhouse films work and the Best way to install it. Video https://youtu.be/H3A63Qlb5Gw Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:16 Greenhouse Plastic V. Big Box Store Plastic 02:38 Using Lock Channel to Attach Plastic 03:14 Greenhouse Film Installation Tips 07:05 Speciality Greenhouse Films 08:28 Availability and Lead Times

Want to know why insect netting is so VITAL for a hoop house? Bootstrap Farmer's Nick and Julian talk about the latest insect netting technology and why the big box store netting might not cut it. Learn more about the uses of insect netting and when to use it. Timestamps: 00:10 Intro to Insect Netting 02:40 Agricultural Insect Netting V. Big Box Store Brands 03:38 Benefits of Insect Netting https://youtu.be/V8VKpNeF7BA www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Watch this video BEFORE you design your end walls and doors! Join Bootstrap Farmer for a conversation about end wall designs and considerations you should have when designing your doors. Avoid making this construction project harder than it needs to be. Nick and Julian from Bootstrap Farmer guide you through the process and offer suggestions that will help you AVOID common mistakes. Timestamps: 00:07 Intro to End Walls 02:57 Designing Doors 07:27 Pre-Fabricated Door Kits 09:30 Endwall Construction Mistakes to Avoid Video examples: https://youtu.be/jnh7W5bJxY8 www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Join Bootstrap Farmer for a comprehensive look at the methods used in the industry. Learn why Nick and Julian prefer lock channel and spring wire to attach plastic and coverings. Timestamps: 00:17 What is Lock Channel? 01:41 Benefits of Spring Wire and Lock Channel 02:53 Installing Lock Channel 04:33 Board and Bat V. Lock Channel 05:33 Removing Plastic from the Lock Channel 06:51 Bootstrap Farmer's Lock Channel Redesign https://youtu.be/9-QMQOScB9s https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Want to know why bracing is so necessary for a hoop house? We discuss just how the hip and brace boards contribute to the strength and durability of your hoop house. Learn about installation and troubleshooting hip and baseboards for a greenhouse. Watch this video to learn more about hoop house construction and side bracing at https://youtu.be/Ll9F50ENPcg Timestamps: 00:06 Hip and Base Boards 03:23 Functions of Hip and Baseboards 05:14 Installation Tips 07:22 Clamps 08:13 Splices https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Bootstrap Farmer explores how hoop houses are constructed and how the hoop structures are connected to become reliable, stable structures. Want to learn more about purlins and cross connectors? Learn how they can make a huge difference in the strength of the overall structure. See great examples of how this structure works and why purlins bring it all together at: https://youtu.be/EFdEPvhoePY Timestamps: 00:16 Cross Connectors 01:00 Ridge Pole Installation 04:36 Purlin Kits 05:19 Snow Load Considerations and Maintenance https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative

The basics of hoops and how to properly install them onto ground posts and connect them with a ridge pole and hip and baseboards. Bootstrap Farmer recommends most hoops are spaced on four-foot centers and are connected throughout the entire structure. Timestamps: 00:08 Installing Hoops on Ground Posts 02:33 Covering Seams and Screws on Hoops 03:53 Leveling Hoops 05:14 Lining up Hoops Plumb with Endwall Video link : https://youtu.be/eXq7C5LAeVQ https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer

Learn about different ways to increase drainage and ways to mitigate flooding issues with your greenhouse floor. Bootstrap Farmer talks about the difference between the flooring options and what situations are the most suitable for each option. Watch this video for more information on hoop house flooring at: https://youtu.be/HC_rPAlRJ_4 Timestamps: 00:12 Grading for Hoop House Structures 00:38 Flooring Options for Hoop Houses 04:39 Mulching in a Hoop House 05:12 Mitigating Flooding Issues

Learn all about ground posts and how to ensure they are properly installed. Hear from Bootstrap Farmer tips for squaring up a hoop house structure properly. Learn the importance of how having the right tools for the job and hear from industry experts what mistakes to avoid! Video: https://youtu.be/EoEenK1ksA0 Timestamps: 00:07 Installing Ground Posts 00:30 Squaring a Hoop House 06:15 Using a Ground Post Driver 07:09 Checking for Plumb 08:00 Drilling the Ground Posts www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer

Bootstrap Farmer guides you through some important reminders and things to consider while you are waiting for your kit to arrive. Video supplement: https://youtu.be/B7FMJJ8E8Ik Timestamps: 00:26 Reading and Understanding the Manual 03:40 Video 04:31 Tool Selection 07:06 Coordinating Help 08:47 Setting Goals and Pacing out the Build 10:03 Best time to Build Your Hoop House https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/

Bootstrap Farmer guides you through some important reminders and things to consider while you are waiting for your kit to arrive. Video supplement: https://youtu.be/B7FMJJ8E8Ik Timestamps: 00:26 Reading and Understanding the Manual 03:40 Video 04:31 Tool Selection 07:06 Coordinating Help 08:47 Setting Goals and Pacing out the Build 10:03 Best time to Build Your Hoop House https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/

Looking into ordering a hoop house online? Bootstrap Farmer takes you through everything you need to know about freight and shipping hoop house greenhouses. Including troubleshooting tips directly from industry experts! Follow along with this video, and learn more about how the process of freight shipping a hoop house works. Video resource: https://youtu.be/AmZBoken5bs https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ Shop for USA Made Greenhouse 👉https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Join BootStrap Farmer for an overview of the different building materials and methods that are used to make backyard greenhouses and high tunnels. Learn about the different maintenance items required for hoop houses constructed from various materials. Interested in building a hoop house? Check this video out for ideas and a list of the common building materials used to construct them. Follow along with this video, and learn more about the different building materials used in hoop house structures. https://youtu.be/1JJPbYG_mV0 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/greenhouse-kits

Listen before you decide on the perfect location for your hoop house greenhouse. Bootstrap Farmer explains the different factors that affect cost when preparing a site for a hoop house build. Follow along with this video, and learn more about what to look for when choosing a building site for your high tunnel. Guide and How-To to Set Up a Hoop house or Greenhouse - https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/hoop-house-high-tunnels Video https://youtu.be/RncGs-jEs6A

Shopping for a Hoop House Greenhouse? Join Bootstrap Farmer to learn about available add-ons and options to consider and how to avoid extra expenses on the backend. Don't get surprised by hidden costs! We will show you what to look for when buying an outdoor greenhouse. Follow along with this video, and learn more about the right things to look at when shopping for a hoop house. https://youtu.be/AOIpYEzhgGw Timestamps: 00:17 Comparative Shopping Online for a Hoop House 02:06 Shipping Costs and Options 05:01 What's Included in the Kit? 06:27 Labor involved in the build of your hoop house 07:07 Additional Add-ons Available (ie. insect netting, shade cloth, landscape fabric) 09:15 Finding a Reputable Greenhouse Supplier 09:24 Customer Service and Resources Full Guide and How-To to Set Up a Hoop house or Greenhouse - https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/hoop-house-high-tunnels

Dreaming of owning a hoop house? Watch this video to fall even more in love with the idea. Bootstrap Farmer shares their favorite things about high tunnel greenhouse structures. Learn more about All-metal hoop houses and the huge advantages they have over other temporary structures used for growing. View graphics and video examples at https://youtu.be/tVzlWpljePM https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/

Ready to own your very own hoop house? Bootstrap Farmer brings you this Brand New series on the whole process from purchase to harvest. Join Bootstrap Farmer for tips on comparative shopping, construction tips, and advice from industry insiders along the way. Watch this view to learn more about this upcoming Hoop House 101 series. ************************************ Full Guide and How-To to Set Up a Hoop house or Greenhouse -👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/hoop-house-high-tunnels Hoop house and Greenhouse Playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toRXAWGz6jk&list=PL1MqldwbSbIVy-JGddjtdt3_aXeDDRVRM ************************************ Timestamps: 00:21 Intro 03:23 About Bootstrap Farmer 04:07 Hoop House Series Preview ************************************ Thanks for watching Bootstrap Farmer! FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE 👉 FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR CHANNEL! #bootstrapfarmer #hoophouse #hightunnel #diyhoophouse #diygreenhouse #backyardgreenhouse #hoophousedesign #hoophouse101 #nrcshightunnel #diyhightunnel Shop for USA Made Greenhouse 👉 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/diy-greenhouse-kits

Nick & Piper go over Bootstrap Farmer's new resource NRCS High Tunnel Initiative All Questions Answered. The initiative is about the NRCS's grant program that funds high tunnels for farmers. This deep dive covers everything from the application to the last day of your obligation to the NRCS.

A three-part special series March 2020 to help pivot your business to meet new marketplace needs. March 27, 3 PM Eastern Farm Fusion: online storefronts, delivery, and value add with Craven Local Food Market March 28, 5 PM Central Pivoting Microgreen Restaurant Sales with On the Acre March 29, 6 PM Central Starting a Hyper-Local Food Distribution Hub with Profound Foods All on YouTube on the Urban Farm Academy channel. Live sessions with live Q&A. Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcIJM8Cc4VA4oPamPzlftw and subscribe

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Guest Host Oscar Chavez sat down with fellow beginning farmers Alicia & Oaken Beeson of Wispy Greens to discuss working through a proof of concept for their new farm venture. Wispy Greens is based out of Longmont, CO and can be found on IG @wispygreens Oscar @microledon_farm Music Provided by Random Rab www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Our vote of small farming ambassador, Ryan Pierce of Fresh Impact Farms and Guest Host Oscar Chavez sat down for a reality check that will leave you inspired and proud to be a part of agriculture. Recorded at the Urban Farm Academy 2020 Dallas Master Mind Ryan IG @freshimpactfarms & Oscar @microledon_farm Music by Random Rab www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Brandon & Nick give updates and information about the new hoop house coming up. We then discuss the 2020 Dallas Mastermind and the idea of gathering your immediate network together to help push each other to the next level.

Bootstrap Farmer Radio guest host Oscar Chavez interviews Nathan Cash of On the Acre. Filmed at the 2020 Urban Farm Academy Invitational, Oscar and Nathan discuss microgreen distribution, microgreen experiments, trials, and data collection. Nathan talks about his first sales to chefs to collaborating with bartenders for microgreen projects no one has ever seen. Oscar Chavez runs Microledeon Farm serving Myrtle Beach, NC and can be found on IG @microledon_farm Nathan can be found at @acreonthe and @theurbanfarmacademy

Jeff Bednar of Profound Microfarms and Nathan Cash of On the Acre talk about growing herbs, flowers and microgreens for chefs and bartenders.

Oscar is back to host another episode, this time with Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms in TN. They discuss many aspects of starting and building of a year-round lettuce producing farm.

New format! Oscar Chavez steps in as guest host to interview Farmer Jesse Frost of the No-Till Marken Garden Podcast.

A presentation from Drew Demler of Big Tex Urban Farm on hydroponic basics and best practices. From the Urban Farm Conference at Texas Agrilife Extension. And who wants a Bootstrap Farmer bucket hat?

Nick Bodnar & Nathan Cash answer frequently asked microgreen questions and discuss creativity while working with chefs. www.bootstrapfarmer.com Nick & Nathan teach the BUsiness of Microgreens course at: www.urbanfarmacademy.com Music by Random Rab

Announcing the Urban Farm Academy Podcast. Today we launch with three episodes covering STEM education, hemp farming, and selling microgreens, culinary herbs, and edible flowers to mass markets. Podcats are available anywhere you are listening to Bootstrap Farmer Radio or in the podcast link tab at www.urbanfarmacademy.com along with more free videos and previews of classes available.

Steven Cornett returns! We talk no-till, closed-loop systems, KNF and valuing what we grow and finding the clients to match it.

Piper Klee of Urban Dirt Co takes us on her 5-year overnight success story of servicing small-batch gardens, corporate campus urban farms, chef's gardens, and residential edible landscape. @urbandirtco

A chance recording of three indoor farmers in conversation about grow room set up, efficiency, and scaling with Nathan Cash, Ryan Pierce, and Jeff Bednar. www.urbanfarmacademy.com www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Cait Nolan of Craven Local Food Market talks adaptability through teaching overseas, community building, networking, and introducing new foods in a rural marketplace. Craven Local Food Market is a farmer ran meal service serving Craven County, North Carolina. Cait also runs LittleXLittle Farm with Joe Fox in Ernul, NC. www.cravenlocalfoodmarket.com Learn more about Farm Fusion frameworks for added value farm products and services at www.urbanfarmacademy.com

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Nick & Brandon discuss recent observations in farmer's markets, events, and conversations that connect and sometimes disconnect the public with local food. How can we all bring our personalities and creativity into our farm's offerings and communication with buyers? www.bootstrapfarmer.com www.urbanfarmacademy.com