Podcast

Farm Small Farm Smart

Author: The Modern Grower Podcast Network
Feed episode count: 592
Official site: https://www.paperpot.co/farm-podcast
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Summary

Insights for vegetable farmers and market gardeners who earn, or want to earn, a living growing vegetables profitably. In each episode, I talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to find out what makes their market farm successful. I focus on in-the-field farming. Soil preparation, weed management, post-harvest processing, appropriate technology, farm tools and equipment, and growing crops. Hosted and produced by Diego Footer's Modern Grower Podcast Network.

Episodes

Sep 14, 2026 · not_requested

The Profit Pie: What Actually Moves Your Farm's Profit (1 of 3)

Duration seconds: 1104
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-profit-pie-what-actually-moves-your-farms-profit-1-of-3

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Sep 13, 2026 · not_requested

Farming on the Conservation Reserve Program - Gardening Beyond Basics 87

Duration seconds: 677
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/farming-on-the-conservation-reserve-program-gardening-beyond-basics-87

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Sep 10, 2026 · not_requested

7 Years, 100k Invested, Zero Products (MFB 60)

Duration seconds: 1061
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/7-years-100k-invested-zero-products-mfb-60

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Sep 6, 2026 · not_requested

The Symbiotic Relationship Between Trichoderma and Plants - Gardening Beyond Basics 86

Duration seconds: 1104
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-symbiotic-relationship-between-trichoderma-and-plants-gardening-beyond-basics-86

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Sep 3, 2026 · not_requested

Farming Below Minimum Wage (MFB 59)

Duration seconds: 1222
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/farming-below-minimum-wage-mfb-59

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Aug 31, 2026 · not_requested

7 Things That Happen When You Go From Employee to Farm Owner

Duration seconds: 1459
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/7-things-that-happen-when-you-go-from-employee-to-farm-owner

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Aug 30, 2026 · not_requested

What are Efficient Microbes - Gardening Beyond Basics 85

Duration seconds: 977
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/what-are-efficient-microbes-gardening-beyond-basics-85

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Aug 27, 2026 · not_requested

400 Trays/Week at $20/Tray (MFB 58)

Duration seconds: 601
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/400-traysweek-at-20tray-mfb-58

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Aug 24, 2026 · not_requested

The Farmer Too Busy to Plan Will Always Be Too Busy

Duration seconds: 1086
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-farmer-too-busy-to-plan-will-always-be-too-busy

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Aug 23, 2026 · not_requested

Not All Biochar is Created Equal - Gardening Beyond Basics 84

Duration seconds: 828
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/not-all-biochar-is-created-equal-gardening-beyond-basics-84

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Aug 20, 2026 · not_requested

A Profitable Farm Business on 1000Sqft. (MFB 57)

Duration seconds: 679
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/a-profitable-farm-business-on-1000sqft-mfb-57

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Aug 17, 2026 · not_requested

The One Number That Separates Six-Figure Farms From Struggling Ones

Duration seconds: 1099
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-one-number-that-separates-six-figure-farms-from-struggling-ones

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Aug 16, 2026 · not_requested

Misconceptions About Clay Soils - Gardening Beyond Basics 83

Duration seconds: 570
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/misconceptions-about-clay-soils-gardening-beyond-basics-83

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Aug 13, 2026 · not_requested

How Hiring Can Boost Your Business (MFB 56)

Duration seconds: 1744
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/how-hiring-can-boost-your-business-mfb-56

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Aug 10, 2026 · not_requested

7 Money Mistakes That Kill New Farms Before They Start

Duration seconds: 952
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/7-money-mistakes-that-kill-new-farms-before-they-start

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Aug 9, 2026 · not_requested

Multiplying Microbes and Their Regionality - Gardening Beyond Basics 82

Duration seconds: 524
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/multiplying-microbes-and-their-regionality

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Aug 6, 2026 · not_requested

Making Over 230k in Year 2 of Farming (MFB 55)

Duration seconds: 576
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/making-over-230k-in-year-2-of-farming

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Aug 5, 2026 · not_requested

How the Smartest Farmers I Know Stopped Competing and Started Winning

Duration seconds: 812
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/how-the-smartest-farmers-i-know-stopped-competing-and-started-winning

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Aug 2, 2026 · not_requested

Finished & Unfinished Compost - Gardening Beyond Basics 81

Duration seconds: 976
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/finished-unfinished-compost-gardening-beyond-basics-81

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Jul 30, 2026 · not_requested

Build a Plan that Fits Your Farm (MFB 54)

Duration seconds: 936
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/build-a-plan-that-fits-your-farm-mfb-54

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Jul 27, 2026 · not_requested

Why Trying to Sell to Everyone Is Killing Your Business

Duration seconds: 1004
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/why-trying-to-sell-to-everyone-is-killing-your-business

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Jul 26, 2026 · not_requested

Tillage and Carbon in the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 80

Duration seconds: 1248
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/tillage-and-carbon-in-the-soil-gardening-beyond-basics-80

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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Making a Living Farming (MFB 53)

Duration seconds: 872
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/making-a-living-farming

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Jul 19, 2026 · not_requested

Potential Cons to Cover Cropping - Gardening Beyond Basics 79

Duration seconds: 836
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/potential-cons-to-cover-cropping-gardening-beyond-basics-79

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Jul 16, 2026 · not_requested

Farmers Markets vs CSAs (MFB 52)

Duration seconds: 2616
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/farmers-markets-vs-csas-mfb-52

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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

5 Variables That Turn an Underperforming Crop Into a Top Earner

Duration seconds: 787
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/5-variables-that-turn-an-underperforming-crop-into-a-top-earner

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Jul 12, 2026 · not_requested

Plant-Fungi Relationships - Gardening Beyond Basics 78

Duration seconds: 1515
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/plant-fungi-relationships-gardening-beyond-basics-78

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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

DIY Costs More Than You Think (MFB 51)

Duration seconds: 1212
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/diy-costs-more-than-you-think-mfb-51

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Jul 5, 2026 · not_requested

Mature Compost is Better Quality - Gardening Beyond Basics 77

Duration seconds: 822
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/mature-compost-is-better-quality-gardening-beyond-basics-77

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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Farms that Fail, Farms that Thrive (MFB 50)

Duration seconds: 1538
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/farms-that-fail-farms-that-thrive-mfb-50

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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

5 Common Farm Purchases vs. the $10,000 Question

Duration seconds: 1410
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/5-common-farm-purchases-vs-the-10000-question

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Jun 28, 2026 · not_requested

Assessing Soil Health and Quality - Gardening Beyond Basics 76

Duration seconds: 553
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/assessing-soil-health-and-quality-gardening-beyond-basics-76

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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Real Reason Why Farmers Quit (MFB 49)

Duration seconds: 1620
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-real-reason-why-farmers-quit-mfb-49

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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

The Most Profitable Crops for a Market Garden

Duration seconds: 1055
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-most-profitable-crops-for-a-market-garden

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Jun 21, 2026 · not_requested

Cover Crops, Biomass, and Nutrient Cycling - Gardening Beyond Basics 75

Duration seconds: 917
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/cover-crops-biomass-and-nutrient-cycling-gardening-beyond-basics-75

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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Year-Round Farming on 1.5 Acres (MFB 48)

Duration seconds: 872
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/year-round-farming-on-15-acres-mfb-48

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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Exact Math Behind $250 of Lettuce a Week

Duration seconds: 895
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-exact-math-behind-250-of-lettuce-a-week

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Jun 14, 2026 · not_requested

Replacing Lost Nutrients in the Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics 74

Duration seconds: 472
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/replacing-lost-nutrients-in-the-soil-gardening-beyond-basics-74

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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

The Planning Habits that Turned a Farm Profitable (MFB 47)

Duration seconds: 385
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-planning-habits-that-turned-a-farm-profitable-mfb-47

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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Market Gardening Explained: Can You Actually Make a Living on Under 2 Acres?

Duration seconds: 983
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/market-gardening-explained-can-you-actually-make-a-living-on-under-2-acres

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Jun 7, 2026 · not_requested

The Conventional Pushback on No-Till - Gardening Beyond Basics 73

Duration seconds: 1011
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/the-conventional-pushback-on-no-till-gardening-beyond-basics-73

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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Why Better Products Lose to Worse Competitors (MFB 46)

Duration seconds: 856
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/why-better-products-lose-to-worse-competitors-mfb-46

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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

How Profitable Is Market Gardening? (The Real Math)

Duration seconds: 866
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/how-profitable-is-market-gardening-the-real-math

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May 31, 2026 · not_requested

Weeds in Soil Health - Gardening Beyond Basics 72

Duration seconds: 916
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/weeds-in-soil-health-gardening-beyond-basics-72

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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

7 Steps to $160,000 Growing Lettuce (MFB 45)

Duration seconds: 872
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/7-steps-to-160000-growing-lettuce-mfb-45

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May 24, 2026 · not_requested

Our Understanding of Humus - Gardening Beyond Basics - 71

Duration seconds: 1421
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/our-understanding-of-humus-gardening-beyond-basics-71

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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

Making $500,000 on Lettuce (MFB 44)

Duration seconds: 601
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/making-500000-on-lettuce-mfb-44

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May 17, 2026 · not_requested

Nitrogen & Soil Cover - Gardening Beyond Basics 70

Duration seconds: 732
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/nitrogen-soil-cover-gardening-beyond-basics-70

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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

Why 90% of Farms Fail and How to Avoid It (MFB 43)

Duration seconds: 1120
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/why-90-of-farms-fail-and-how-to-avoid-it-mfb-43

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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

Ex-Chef Makes $2,100/Week Farming: No Farming Experience, No Degree

Duration seconds: 754
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/ex-chef-makes-2100week-farming-no-farming-experience-no-degree

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May 10, 2026 · not_requested

Agricultural Practices vs. Agricultural Principles - Gardening Beyond Basics 69

Duration seconds: 913
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/agricultural-practices-vs-agricultural-principles-gardening-beyond-basics-69

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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Which Farm Products are Worth Your Money (MFB 42)

Duration seconds: 1379
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/which-farm-products-are-worth-your-money-mfb-42

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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

7 Revenue-Per-Bed Benchmarks Every Market Gardener Should Know

Duration seconds: 880
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/7-revenue-per-bed-benchmarks-every-market-gardener-should-know

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May 3, 2026 · not_requested

Fungal Tissue and Their Carbon - Gardening Beyond Basics 68

Duration seconds: 697
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/fungal-tissue-and-their-carbon-gardening-beyond-basics-68

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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Making a Living on an 1/8th of an Acre (MFB 40)

Duration seconds: 843
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/making-a-living-on-an-18th-of-an-acre

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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

One Crop to Fund the Entire Farm (The Cash Flywheel Crop)

Duration seconds: 1012
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/one-crop-to-fund-the-entire-farm-the-cash-flywheel-crop

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Apr 26, 2026 · not_requested

Mature Compost, Better Quality - Gardening Beyond Basics 67

Duration seconds: 612
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/mature-compost-better-quality-gardening-beyond-basics-67

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Apr 23, 2026 · not_requested

Making $4,700 Daily on a You-Pick Farm (MFB 41)

Duration seconds: 1325
Source: https://farmsmart.libsyn.com/making-4700-daily-on-a-you-pick-farm-mfb-41

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