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What's Brewing - Compost Extract - An Alternative to Compost Tea (WB9)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what compost extract is. How to make it. How it is different from compost tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Feb 5, 202118 min

Farm Small: Balancing Farm and Family with Derek Amadi (FSFS233)

As farmers and business owners, it's easy to get lost in productivity—the need to grow more, sell more, expand the farm, scale operations. This episode's guest, Derek Amadi from Texas, is trying to spend more time with his family, enjoy the experiences of parenting, and pay attention to his farm just enough. What about you? Spending time on the farm is inevitable, but it's important to remember to take breaks every now and then and to be grateful for the things we have. Follow Derek: https://www.instagram.com/emadi_acres_farm Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jan 25, 20211h 17m

What's Brewing - The Benefits and Advantages of Using Compost Tea (WB8)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about the many benefits of using compost tea for growing plants. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Jan 15, 202113 min

Farm Small: Create Your Best 2021 - A Process for Reflecting on 2020 to Plan 2021 (FSFS232)

We've just signed off from 2020 and we're starting a new year in 2021. Looking back at the past year, how does it make you feel? Are you sighing with relief, just glad that it's finally over? Or maybe you're looking at how even though 2020 wasn't that great of a year, there were still things to be happy and thankful about? Javan's workshop: https://allpointsdesign.ca/product/envision-2021-workshop/ In this episode of Farm Small, Farm Smart, we have Javan Bernakevitch, and we're talking about year-end reviews: how you should do it, why you should do it, and how it can hopefully help set you up for a better 2021 by doing an honest self-reflection and setting intention. It won't just be looking at facts and numbers, it's also taking stock of your emotions, what brought you joy, what brought you suffering, and planning it out in the year ahead to get the same, or even better, results. It's simply changing your approach. Follow Javan: https://allpointsdesign.ca/ https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jan 11, 20211h 11m

What's Brewing - Tips and Advice for Applying Compost Tea (WB7)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the different ways of applying compost tea from foliar sprays to root injections. He covers simple to complex ways of application using a variety of equipment. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Jan 1, 202134 min

Farm Small: 10 Life Changing Lessons to Live Your Best 2021 (FSFS231)

Today Javan Bernakevitch and I each go through our top 5 life lessons from 2020. In total 10 simple ways of looking at life, approaching life, and thinking about life that can change your life tomorrow. I look at a lot of these lessons as base principles in an approach to life that very much contradicts the status quo. None of these lessons require any money or technology to implement. There are no tools or techniques here. It's simply changing your approach. Follow Javan: https://allpointsdesign.ca/ https://allpointsdesign.ca/life-design Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Dec 28, 20202h 17m

What's Brewing - How to Brew Compost Tea Step by Step (WB6)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks walks through the steps of how to make compost tea. From basic tea to more advanced brews Troy gives you some different options. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Dec 18, 202033 min

In Search of Soil - Why is Some Compost So Bad?

The podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Dec 16, 20205 min

Farm Small - Predatory Insects and Integrated Pest Management with Sheri Frey (FSFS230)

Sheri Frey, co-founder of Arbico Organics - joins me to talk about how you can use beneficial insects on your farm or in your garden to help control pest pressure. She also discusses how beneficial insects are just one part of integrated pest management. Learn more about Arbico Organics - https://www.arbico-organics.com/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Dec 14, 20201h 15m

What's Brewing - Compost Tea Brewers - Small to Large (WB5)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about composter tea brewers - from small to large and homemade to purchased. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Dec 11, 202018 min

In Search of Soil - There are Different Forms of Carbon in the Soil

The other podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Dec 9, 20206 min

What's Brewing - What Materials and Ingredients to Brew Quality Compost Tea (WB4)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about what materials and ingredients you need to brew quality compost tea. He also discusses how varying these ingredients can change the microbial makeup of the tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Dec 4, 202021 min

In Search of Soil - What Soil Tests Actually Tell Us

The new podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Dec 2, 20205 min

What's Brewing - Producing Great Compost for Great Compost Tea (WB03)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea talks about compost production for great teas. He also discusses which types of composts are a good fit for compost tea. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Nov 27, 202045 min

In Search of Soil - Problems Show Up in Unhealthy Soils

Nov 25, 20207 min

What's Brewing - Compost and The Soil Food Web (WB02)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea discusses the importance of the soil food web and the microorganisms that make it up. This is foundation information which will be built on later in the series. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Nov 20, 202029 min

In Search of Soil - Could Non-Legumes Be Fixing Nitrogen?

Nov 18, 20204 min

What's Brewing - What is Compost Tea? (WB01)

Troy Hinke of Living Roots Compost Tea begins his new series digging into the in and out of compost tea. In Episode 1 Troy introduces the basic concepts of compost tea - what is it, how you make it. Follow Troy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootscomposttea/ This episode was produced by Diego Footer. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter 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 In Search of Soil: http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Small Farm Tools https://www.paperpot.co/

Nov 13, 202011 min

In Search of Soil - How to Make Compost Tea

Troy's new compost tea podcast airing Friday - What's Brewing: https://open.spotify.com/show/6IfzHSm0gJWESbiLv4Laux?si=KVx0Le55SxyhxNW71uPMjQ The new podcast is In Search of Soil. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO FULL EPISODES: iTunes - http://bit.ly/soilpodcast Spotify - http://bit.ly/insearchofsoil WATCH FULL EPISODES YouTube https://bit.ly/watchISOS Let me know what you think @diegofooter - https://www.instagram.com/diegofooter

Nov 11, 20209 min

Businesses That Succeed Pivot - Rebuilding A Farm Business Model Overnight (FSFS229)

In today's episode of Farm Small Farm Smart The pandemic brought about several restaurant closures, and that does not spell well for the farmers supplying them. But like many things in life, it's the tough times that bring out the best in people. Today, we're talking to farmer Adam Pollack of Closed Loop Farms in Chicago, IL. In March Adam had to deal with a loss of the majority of his restaurant customer base overnight due to COVID-19. Instead of trying to wait for restaurants to come back online, Adam and his team set out to rebuild their whole business model from the ground up. They shifted from selling only to restaurants to selling directly to consumers. With a shift in their customer base, they also had to shift the products they were selling. Closed Loop Farms began aggregating products from other local producers and shifting their microgreen production to meet new demand. Overall the changes weren't easy, but it has worked out so far and put their business in a stronger position going forward. Adam is a great example of a business owner that adapted and pivoted when his back was up against the wall showing that regardless of how hard things might seem, there's always a way out. Today's Guest - Adam Pollack Adam is a microgreen farmer and the owner of Closed Loop Farms. His farm was servicing nearly one hundred restaurants in the Chicago area until the pandemic came. Now, he and his team have adapted by going online. Closed Loop Farms – Website | Shopify | Facebook | Instagram Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Sep 16, 20201h 4m

The CSA Farm Sales Model - Why We Like It featuring Jessica Washkowiak (FSFS228)

Jessica Washkowiak from Field to Fork Farm joins me to talk about why she loves the CSA business model for their farm. We also discuss how they run their CSA, manage crop diversity, and how they market their CSA. Field to Fork Farm https://www.instagram.com/fieldtoforkcsa/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Sep 9, 202044 min

Sourcing High-Quality Microgreen Seeds with Lisa Mumm of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds (FSFS227)

The owner of Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, Lisa Mumm, joins Chris Thoreau and me to talk about how Mumm's sources high-quality microgreen seeds. Most of those seeds are sourced locally in Saskatchewan. Lisa also details their extensive procedures that ensure that all of the seed they sell is pathogen-free. You can purchase microgreen seeds at Mumm's Sprouting Seeds https://www.sprouting.com Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Sep 2, 202019 min

Great Crops Start with Great Seeds - Tips for Microgreen Seed Sourcing (FSFS226)

Microgreen grower Chris Thoreau joins me to talk about the importance of sourcing high quality, pathogen-free seed for a microgreens operation. Chris's online course Growing Your Profitable Microgreens Business https://microgreens.teachable.com/courses Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Aug 26, 20201h 6m

Crushing It Selling Spice Blends and Vegetables Online (FSFS225)

Farmer and Entrepreneur Chaz Daughtry (http://www.soulfitgrill.com/) joins me to discuss the two different online sales platforms he is using to sell his vegetables and his spice blends. One platform is a very beginner, basic platform, and the other is more advanced. Chaz also details why he got into creating spice blends and what running that business is like. Follow Chaz https://www.instagram.com/sweetwaterfarmshtx Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Aug 19, 202053 min

Creating Farm Efficiencies and Lessons Learned from Moving Farms (FSFS224)

Farmer Erich Schultz joins me to talk about lessons he has learned after moving his farm several times over the past 10 years. Along the way, Erich has streamlined his farming operation to use fewer tools and use simpler processes. He also talks about partnering with developers to gain access to land. Follow Erich https://www.instagram.com/steadfastfarm Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Aug 12, 20201h 4m

Why Seeking Success Might Be the Worst Mistake Of All - Midsummer Special

Success and fulfillment aren't the same things and they don't necessarily go hand in hand. Success doesn't guarantee happiness and it might be something you can never actually achieve. Which one are you seeking? And is that the right thing for you? Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jul 17, 202025 min

The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating Better Hybrid Tomatoes (FSFS221)

Nikolay Georgiev joins me to talk about the process of breeding hybrid tomatoes. We get into the science discussing what is possible in terms of disease resistance and what problems breeding could solve. You'll also learn how a farmer or gardener could create some localized resilience by breeding their own seeds. It's everything you ever wanted to know about breeding tomatoes. Learn more about Geosem Select's seeds: https://geosemselect.com/en/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jul 7, 20201h 29m

The Science of Crop Breeding - Creating a Better Basil with Dr. Robert Pyne (FSFS220)

Dr. Robert Pyne joins me to talk about the work VDF Specialty Seeds has done to develop a line of basil that is downy mildew resistant. Throughout the episode, we core the science behind plant breeding - how to you get the traits that you want to come through, how many generations does it take, how do you stabilize a line. The interview should give you a really good overview of how traditional plant breeding works. Learn more about their resistant Rutgers line of basil - https://www.vdfspecialtyseeds.com/ Follow VDF - https://www.instagram.com/vdfspecialtyseeds/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 29, 20201h 3m

It's Never Too Late to Do Good Things - Midsummer Update

What do you want to leave behind - an asset that society can build off or a liability that society has to clean up? It's never too late to start building your legacy and do good things. Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 26, 202014 min

My Farm Journey with Liset Garcia (FSFS219)

Liset Garcia of Sweet Girl Farms joins me to talk about her first year of farming - how she started, what worked, and how she is evolving the business. Follow Liset https://www.instagram.com/sweetgirlfarms Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 22, 20201h 11m

Farming for Community (FSFS218)

James Grevious of Rebels in the Garden joins me to talk about the importance of farming for the community. Farming inspires, provides hope, brings people together, and sets a positive example. Our conversation goes beyond business to talk about ways farming can help change a culture and bring people together. Follow James https://www.instagram.com/rebelsinthegarden/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 15, 202049 min

Perspective - Seeing the Other Person's Point of View (FSFS217)

Farmer Justin Gay joins me to talk about his thoughts on the murder of George Floyd while sharing his thoughts on what it is like to live life being Black in America. While his experience is unique in his way, it showcases that there are differences between growing up black and white in a country where a lot of people assume everyone is equal. Connect with Justin: https://www.instagram.com/theseedsofxanxadu/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSeedsOfXanxadu Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 5, 20201h 46m

8 Tips for Hiring Better Farm Employees (FSFS216)

Hiring troubles? Nervous about hiring? Then this is the episode for you. I am joined by Farmer and HR Specialist Jeremy Tolley of Red Thread Farm. Jeremy has spent the past 20 years of his career in HR, recruiting and training. He's hired (directly or through my staff) literally thousands of people. In this episode, he will share 8 tips to help you hire better employees for your farm. Follow Jeremy: https://www.instagram.com/redthreadfarm/ https://www.redthreadfarm.com Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Jun 1, 20201h 5m

Selling Online: A Decade of Experience Selling Online with Dan Brisebois (FSFS215)

Farmer Dan Brisebois shares some of his experience selling produce and seeds online. Their farm uses two different platforms to manage their seed sales and CSA program. Which programs do they use for each and why? What features does Dan like and not like? We close the episode with some of Dan's thoughts on the future of seed and vegetables in a post-COVID-19 world. Learn more about Dan and sign up for his weekly newsletterhttps://www.farmerspreadsheetacademy.com/ Dan's Facebook Group - Move Your Farm Store Online Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/onlinefarmstore/ Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

May 25, 20201h 30m

Selling Online: A Detailed Look at Local Line - A Leading Farm Sales Platform (FSFS214)

Today I talk to Cole Jones of Local Line - an online sales platform for online farm stores, food hubs, managing CSA's and for online farmers' markets. We get into how to choose the right platform for your farm and what to look for in a platform provider. Learn more about Local Line: https://go.localline.ca/paperpot Get a FREE premium service with a Local Line paid subscription: https://go.localline.ca/paperpot Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

May 19, 20201h 3m

Balancing Family and Farming with Laura Patterson (FSFS213)

Laura Patterson of Hand-Grown Greens joins me to talk about her entrepreneurial journey that involves switching careers, balancing family and work, raising kids as a business owner, and grower her business. Follow Laura at https://www.instagram.com/handgrowngreens Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

May 12, 202059 min

Selling Online: Bring Your Farmers' Market Online (FSFS212)

Today we're interviewing Jordan McPhee of Maple Bloom Farm from Prince Edward Island, whose farmers' market was recently shut down due to the COVID pandemic. He organized an effort to bring the local vendors from his market online so that their customers could continue to patronize them at one central pickup location. Learn more about Waggon https://www.waggon.ca Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

May 5, 202050 min

Selling Online: Selling Online When the Farmer's Market Closes (FSFS211)

Katherine Creswell of Moose Meadow Farm joins me to talk about why they started their online store. Their online store brings in $15,000 of additional farm income during the winter when there aren't any other sales options locally. Follow them at: https://www.moosemeadoworganic.com/ http://instagram.com/moosemeadowfarm Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Apr 20, 202042 min

Profitably Growing Mushrooms on a Small Farm (FSFS210)

Today we're talking to John Findlay, who raises mushrooms on his farm in Ontario, Canada. He raises them locally to sell to farmer's markets and chefs. He's had a lot of success, and in this episode, he's going to share what his journey has been like. From expenses to techniques, and even a discussion on what it would be like as a vegetable farmer to add mushrooms onto their operation, this far-ranging conversation will give you a full introduction to what it might look like to start growing mushrooms on your farm in 2020. While more technical and costly to invest in upfront than veg, mushrooms can offer growers a potentially open market if there isn't another producer in your region. If you want to learn more from John, you can find him on the web on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube at Findlay's Fungus. If you are interested in hearing more about the topic of growing mushrooms on the podcast, you can reach out to me @DiegoFooter on Instagram and let me know your thoughts. Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Apr 17, 202057 min

How to Produce More Product Faster for a Rapidly Growing Customer Base (GFL146)

Chris Kiesz of Yellow Hutch Farm in Minnesota joins us to talk about picking up jobs and moving 2000 miles across the country to start his farm. How he picked a new market, cash flowing beef, and creative ways to bundle beef. Follow Chris at https://yellowhutchfarm.com/ Not sure where to start? Want to take your farm to the next level? Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses: https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses or visit https://www.grassfedlife.co

Apr 15, 20201h 40m

Selling Online: Aggregating Vegetables and Selling Through an Online Store (FSFS209)

Max Becher and Mike Roberts of Farmivore join me to talk about how they are aggregating products and selling them online in their farm store using Shopify. Follow Farmivore: https://www.instagram.com/farmivore.farm/ https://farmivore.farm/ Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Apr 13, 20201h 20m

Sold Our Home, Moved Into a Bus, and Started a Farm (FSFS208)

Today we interview Troy and Cindy Dickens of Tilth and Timber farm in MA. They are only a few months into their journey. We discuss how they got into farming and what their challenges have been so far. What about their lifestyle changed when they dropped corporate income for farm income? And what is their vision of where they want their farm to go? If you want to follow along with Cindy and Troy you can find them on Instagram @tilth_and_timber and on the web athttps://www.tilthandtimber.com You can also find their journey in their converted bus on Instagram @whitewhaleskoolie. Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Apr 10, 20201h 11m

Selling Online: Selling Vegetables with Shopify and Customer Pickups (FSFS207)

Ray Tyler joins me to talk about his online store that runs on Shopify. We get into what he likes about the platform and how going online has allowed him to drastically increase his sales from compared to when he only did farmers' markets. Ray's video about his online store - https://www.lettuceclass.com/online1584552383046 Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Apr 6, 20201h 3m

Pastured Poultry Alternatives to the Cornish Cross Chicken with Luke Groce (GFL144)

Farmer Luke Groce discusses some of the different breeds he has tried on his farm in his open cell pastured poultry system. Listen to more episodes with Luke Groce at https://grocefamilyfarm.com/pages/the-pasture-raised-podcast Not sure where to start? Want to take your farm to the next level? Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses: https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses or visit https://www.grassfedlife.co

Apr 1, 202053 min

Selling Online: REKO Rings - Connecting Producers with Consumers on Facebook (FSFS206)

"How does a REKO-ring work?The ring is based on a closed Facebook group. The producer and consumer who want to take part apply for membership in the group he or she likes. Administrators, often a small group of consumers, approve the application from serious people and thereafter trade can begin. Normally delivery occurs every or every other week, depending on the size of the group. Delivery times are more often shorter than an hour, or producers congregate and the consumers can collect their orders from a number of producers at the same time. A producer writes a post about their product and availability on Facebook and the consumers make orders by comments directly under the post. The producers also write how they require payment." Source You can connect or follow along with Buddha and Sofia of Los Perros Farm on Instagram @LosPerrosUrbanFarming and on the web at LosPerrosUrbanFarming.com. Check out their recently opened cafe @FlaxMalmo. Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot 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 https://www.paperpot.co/

Mar 30, 202044 min

Pastured Raised Podcast - Luke Groce and Dave Shield of Pastured Life Farms (GFL142)

Today's episode is a replay of Luke Groce's new podcast The Pasture-Raised Podcast. Listen to more episodes at https://grocefamilyfarm.com/pages/the-pasture-raised-podcast Not sure where to start? Want to take your farm to the next level? Learn more with Grassfed Life Courses: https://farm-business-essentials.teachable.com/courses or visit https://www.grassfedlife.co

Mar 25, 20201h 27m

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