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.
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Sep 29, 2026 · 8:55
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about their respective summer crop winners (and losers) this 2026 season. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Sep 28, 2026 · 4:42
In this episode, former Johnny's Seeds seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer doubles down on why seed reps are a small farm owner's untapped resource. Subscribe for more…
Sep 27, 2026 · 7:17
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about how microgreens can play many roles on the farm! Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Sep 26, 2026 · 4:40
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer drills the importance of setting benchmarks on the farm (and not just sales benchmarks, either). Subscribe for…
Sep 25, 2026 · 10:14
In this episode, permaculture pioneers Cliff and Jenn of Pig & Leaf Farm talk about how, yes, permaculture is just a fad. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Sep 24, 2026 · 7:37
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about how potatoes and sweet potatoes can actually be profitable on small acreage. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 23, 2026 · 5:17
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and business owner and content creator Diego Footer talk about the impact of how a product's presentation can directly impact…
Sep 22, 2026 · 11:22
In this episode, entomologist and agroecologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka talks about how agriculture in general is moving towards a holistic, regenerative approach. Subscribe for more…
Sep 21, 2026 · 6:33
In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman talks about how to double down on getting rid of wastage on the farm. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Sep 20, 2026 · 5:43
In this episode, farmer Shane Aslan of Aslan Organics shares how they grew their business from a small acreage farm to moving to a 50-acre plot. Subscribe for more content on…
Sep 19, 2026 · 9:00
In this episode, For Farmers Movement founder Dana DiPrima shares what to do to start getting more familiar with writing for grants. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 18, 2026 · 8:45
In this episode, rookie farmers Richard and Alec talk about saying no to the business so they could say yes to life and living. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Sep 17, 2026 · 8:27
In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and content creator and business owner Diego Footer talk about how building relationships with the immediate community can help…
Sep 16, 2026 · 8:01
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm opens up about the joys (and challenges) of parenting while running a farm. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 15, 2026 · 6:01
In this episode, Johnny's seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer talks about all the good things that happen when farmers build relationships and communities with other…
Sep 14, 2026 · 4:48
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego shares some simple, doable weed prevention techniques to save you time on the farm. Subscribe for more content on…
Sep 13, 2026 · 6:02
In this episode, Soilsmith Ag founder Bruce Davison breaks down what happens when we begin to balance our soils. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming…
Sep 12, 2026 · 6:39
In this episode, mycology expert Dennis Desjardin sheds light on how fungi came to live for over a thousand years. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Sep 11, 2026 · 7:26
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard share their thoughts and experiences farming while facing inflation and a petroleum crisis. Subscribe for more content on…
Sep 10, 2026 · 5:30
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego breaks down 3 signs that your business is telling you to hire ASAP. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Sep 9, 2026 · 4:55
In this episode, farmer Jennifer Glover of Mountain Fresh Creamery shares their farm's secret to high-quality milk. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Sep 8, 2026 · 7:44
In this episode, Live Earth Products President Russell Taylor talks about how humic acids can help nutrient absorption. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Sep 7, 2026 · 8:21
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens shares how he plans out his crops for the year for his different customers. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 6, 2026 · 5:18
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego talks about some Jang Seeder crop use cases. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and…
Sep 5, 2026 · 7:54
In this episode, permaculture pioneers Cliff and Jen of Pig and Leaf Farm share how they balance their multiple farm enterprises. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 4, 2026 · 3:57
In this episode, rookie farmers Richard and Alec talk about slowing down scaling any farm business until the farm can prove that it can. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Sep 3, 2026 · 8:08
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm shares how they manage both high-labor and low-labor crops and still be profitable. Subscribe for more content on…
Sep 2, 2026 · 4:35
In this episode, business owner and content creator Diego Footer reminds farmers to track what products they run out and how soon they run out. Subscribe for more content on…
Sep 1, 2026 · 8:50
In this episode, aspiring farmer Luke Magnesson talks with business owner Diego Footer about having goal posts when starting up a business. Subscribe for more content on…
Aug 31, 2026 · 11:16
In this episode, For Farmers Movement founder Dana DiPrima shares the different kinds of grants they provide farmers. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Aug 30, 2026 · 11:26
In this episode, farmer Shane Aslan of Aslan Organics shares wisdom in selling another farm's produce. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and…
Aug 29, 2026 · 7:24
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm talks about how being Certified Naturally Grown can serve as a great conversation starter at farmer's markets. Subscribe…
Aug 28, 2026 · 7:46
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about making enough running a small farm business. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming…
Aug 27, 2026 · 4:39
In this episode, chef-turned-farmer Mikey Russo talks about not wasting time selling to people who don't want to buy your product and instead selling to people who do. Subscribe…
Aug 26, 2026 · 5:22
In this episode, rookie farmer Alec Smith shares the logistical realities of running 2 farmers market on the same day. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Aug 25, 2026 · 9:00
In this episode, dairy farmer Jennifer Glover of Mountain Fresh Creamery talks about the different opportunities for those interested in entering the dairy industry. Subscribe…
Aug 24, 2026 · 8:27
In this episode, seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer of Quercus shares his thoughts on raising a family while farming. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Aug 23, 2026 · 7:09
In this episode, For Farmers Movement founder Dana DiPrima shares the general process of how farmers can apply for their many grants. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Aug 22, 2026 · 6:46
In this episode, rookie farmer Alec Smith shares a tip for all rookie farmers: learn how to grow on someone else's farm first. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Aug 21, 2026 · 4:55
In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison talks about the pros and cons of adding compost in already balanced soils. Subscribe for more…
Aug 20, 2026 · 7:27
In this episode, entomologist and agroecologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka talks about why cover crops are the best mulch. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Aug 19, 2026 · 11:24
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens doubles down on the importance of growing what your specific market wants to buy instead of guessing what they would want.…
Aug 18, 2026 · 7:30
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec and Richard talk about the actual cost of joining another farmers market. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming…
Aug 17, 2026 · 6:24
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm shares how they make both potatoes and sweet potatoes profitable on their small acreage. Subscribe for more content on…
Aug 16, 2026 · 6:31
In this episode, rookie farmer Alec Smith shares a piece of advice to new farmers: balance your soils before planting anything. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Aug 15, 2026 · 7:21
In this episode, mycology expert Dennis Desjardin sheds light on how to bring a new fungal population into a forest biome. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Aug 14, 2026 · 4:29
In this episode, seed rep-turned-garden manager Wesley Palmer of Quercus talks about expanding a farm business around agritourism. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Aug 13, 2026 · 8:28
In this episode, Dr. David Eldridge of the University of New South Wales tells us what it takes to rehabilitate drylands. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Aug 12, 2026 · 7:56
In this episode, dairy farmer Jennifer Glover of Mountain Fresh Dairy sheds light on the difference between a dairy and a creamery. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Aug 11, 2026 · 7:46
In this episode, founder of the For Farmers Movement Dana DiPrima talks about the disconnect between end consumers and farmers and what they do. Subscribe for more content on…
Aug 10, 2026 · 7:18
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec of Crop Culture Farm and Richard of Sun and Soil Farm talk about what it's like to keep farming during a crisis when everything is expensive.…
Aug 10, 2026 · 7:18
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec of Crop Culture Farm and Richard of Sun and Soil Farm talk about what it's like to keep farming during a crisis when everything is expensive.…
Aug 10, 2026 · 7:18
In this episode, rookie farmers Alec of Crop Culture Farm and Richard of Sun and Soil Farm talk about what it's like to keep farming during a crisis when everything is expensive.…
Aug 9, 2026 · 10:39
In this episode, farmer James Clarke of Clarke's Greens talks about how they once attended 18 farmer's markets to decide which one was the best fit for them. Subscribe for more…
Aug 8, 2026 · 8:27
In this episode, chef-turned-farmer Mikey Russo of Chef's Harvest Farm talks about not just building a farm, but a brand that surrounds it. Subscribe for more content on…
Aug 7, 2026 · 8:11
In this episode, part-time trucker and farmer Jared Sapach of Reuben's Roots shares how they're able to extend their 100-day farming season with season extension equipment.…
Aug 7, 2026 · 8:11
In this episode, part-time trucker and farmer Jared Sapach of Reuben's Roots shares how they're able to extend their 100-day farming season with season extension equipment.…
Aug 6, 2026 · 6:51
In this episode, farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm shares how it took them a few goes before learning the ropes to running a farmers market booth. Subscribe for more content…
Aug 5, 2026 · 8:20
In this episode, former seed rep and current garden manager at Quercus Wesley Palmer shares the value of fostering a deeper connection between food and consumer. Subscribe for…
Aug 4, 2026 · 9:56
In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison talks about what to watch out for when your soils are unbalanced and what to do about it.…
Aug 3, 2026 · 6:02
In this episode, farmer Richard of Sun and Soil Farm shares how they successfully grow potatoes alongside their carrots. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Aug 2, 2026 · 7:13
In this episode, mycology expert Dennis Desjardin sheds light on what happens when there are too many fungal species in one space...and when there are too few. Subscribe for more…
Aug 1, 2026 · 6:00
In this episode, farmer Shane Aslan of Aslan Organics talks about the trials and tribulations of running a farm business. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Jul 31, 2026 · 5:34
In this episode, farmer Chett of Hillside Harvest and farmer Alec of Crop Culture Farm talk about which market garden crops are profitable in Alec's location. Subscribe for more…
Jul 30, 2026 · 8:01
In this episode, Chef Mikey Russo of Chef's Harvest discusses how he frees up time in his day to build systems to build a solid and booming business. Subscribe for more content…
Jul 29, 2026 · 8:29
In this episode, rookie farmer Colton Simpson of Colton's Market Garden shares his solution to working with a problematically built high tunnel on his property. Subscribe for…
Jul 28, 2026 · 7:34
In this episode, rookie farmer Jared Sapach of Reuben's Roots shares his journey of how his carrots went from bottom feeders to his top selling crop. Subscribe for more content…
Jul 27, 2026 · 9:37
In this episode, entomologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka of The Rodale Institute the role of dung beetles in a grazing ecosystem. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Jul 26, 2026 · 7:44
In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison shares some ways on how to improve a plant's growth for better production. Subscribe for more…
Jul 25, 2026 · 6:42
In this episode, Muirhead Canning Company Russell Loughmiller explains how a cannery works and how to avail of a cannery's services. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Jul 24, 2026 · 6:36
In this episode, regenerative agriculture expert Dr. Jessica Chiartas how healthy, well-cared for soil produce healthy, nutrient-dense food. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 23, 2026 · 7:53
In this episode, mycology authority figure Dennis Desjardin talks about how fungi and other mycological products have made their way into many different nutraceuticals. Subscribe…
Jul 22, 2026 · 5:14
In this episode, farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest and Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm talk about the hours in the day and how much of it they spend farming. Subscribe for…
Jul 21, 2026 · 6:53
In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm shares how and more importantly, WHY, she vets her farm volunteers. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Jul 20, 2026 · 5:57
In this episode, plant ecologist Dr. Roger Rosentreter talks about what having weeds in an ecosystem means...and it's not always a terrible thing. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 19, 2026 · 5:38
In this episode, production manager-turned-farmer Neil Robinson of Garden to Market talks about how he invested time to train his employee so he could step away from the business…
Jul 18, 2026 · 8:20
In this episode, author and farmer Megan Neubauer gives us pointers on where to find our first you-pickers for our farm. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Jul 17, 2026 · 7:07
In this episode, Live Earth Products President Russell Taylor talks about how fulvic acid can be used in a multitude of everyday products, not just in agriculture. Subscribe for…
Jul 16, 2026 · 6:17
In this episode, Sunnyside Egg Co. founder Patrick Samuels gives us a peek behind the curtain of mass-produced commercial animal products. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 15, 2026 · 6:05
In this episode, entomologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka of The Rodale Institute sheds light on what dung beetles do to keep the ecosystem running. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 14, 2026 · 10:40
In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison shares some true-to-life horror stories of farmers overusing compost on their farms. Subscribe…
Jul 13, 2026 · 8:20
In this episode, an authority on mycology Dennis Desjardin talks about how fungi live with their neighbors: either in competition or forming beneficial communities. Subscribe for…
Jul 12, 2026 · 6:08
In this episode, farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest picks rookie farmer Alec Smith's brain about what makes a market worth selling at. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 11, 2026 · 4:47
In this episode, rookie farmer Colton Simpson of Simpson's Market Garden shares his efforts into building up a small, local farmers market in his area. Subscribe for more content…
Jul 10, 2026 · 5:50
In this episode, regenerative agriculture expert Dr. Jessica Chiartas talks about how good quality compost is worth using on production beds. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 9, 2026 · 6:41
In this episode, farmer Gabby Fultz of Dusty Dog Gardens shares the shift that happens when you start farming the same place where you live. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 8, 2026 · 4:40
In this episode, factory production manager-turned-farmer Neil Robinson doubles down on the value of keeping good records to get good at forecasting what your market wants when.…
Jul 7, 2026 · 5:00
In this episode, Chef Mikey Russo of Chef's Harvest shares the joys of growing (and getting good at!) just ONE product. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market…
Jul 6, 2026 · 6:20
In this episode, rookie farmer Jared Sapach of Reuben's Roots shares how he strategizes with season extension to get a jump on production. Subscribe for more content on…
Jul 5, 2026 · 8:01
In this episode, Dr. David Eldridge of the University of New South Wales shares the large part that various sizes of fauna play in grassland succession. Subscribe for more…
Jul 4, 2026 · 11:08
In this episode, Live Earth Products President Russell Taylor tells us what we can expect humic and fulvic acids to do on our farms. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Jul 3, 2026 · 8:32
In this episode, author and farmer Megan Neubauer talks about how she goes about sending pings and reminders to her you-pick community. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Jul 2, 2026 · 6:29
In this episode, Farmer Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest asks rookie farmer Alec Smith for considerations to think about before locking in on a parcel of land and a market to…
Jul 1, 2026 · 9:39
In this episode, mycology expert Dennis Desjardin sheds light on how and why fungi develop different evolutionary traits. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming,…
Jun 30, 2026 · 8:45
In this episode, agronomist and principal consultant at Soilsmith Ag Bruce Davison talks about the importance of sticking to a fertilization program to avoid damaging the soil.…
Jun 29, 2026 · 5:54
In this episode, chef and farmer Mikey Russo of Chef's Harvest talks about how efficient his farm became after switching to restaurant-only sales. Subscribe for more content on…
Jun 28, 2026 · 5:31
In this episode, factory manager-turned-farmer Neil Robinson shares how important it is to pay attention to your core clientele and tailor your crop varieties to best suit them.…
Jun 27, 2026 · 8:22
In this episode, entomologist and agroecologist Dr. Jacob Pecenka talks about the role of ground beetles in maintaining soil health. Subscribe for more content on sustainable…
Jun 26, 2026 · 17:29
In this episode, Muirhead Canning Company owner Russell Loughmiller shares how they learned a lot after facing challenges running a canning company. Subscribe for more content on…
Jun 25, 2026 · 7:15
In this episode, author and farmer Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm talks about how much sales a you-pick farm needs to profit $100,000. Subscribe for more content on…
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