Episodes

  • Adapting to Thrive: A Farmer's Recession Playbook - The Profitable Mini-Farm E23

    Adapting to Thrive: A Farmer's Recession Playbook - The Profitable Mini-Farm E23
    Nov 4 2024
    In this episode, farmer Jodi and host Diego talk about going through a difficult year as a farmer as an economic recession hits New Zealand. Farmer Jodi shares how he adapted through financial prudence and innovation, and how their greenhouse helped getting through tough times. It's easy to run a farm business when the wind is in your sails, but how do you manage when conditions are less-than-perfect? Learn more about farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm

    Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    56 mins
  • The 7 Biggest Challenges Facing Market Farmers - Farm Startup - Episode 31

    The 7 Biggest Challenges Facing Market Farmers - Farm Startup - Episode 31
    Nov 1 2024

    In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec list out the 7 biggest challenges that all farmers face: they hit hard at the start of any farm business and pop up throughout the rest of any farmer's career. Find out what they are in this episode of Farm Startup with Farmer Alec Smith!

    Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    45 mins
  • Carrot Cashflow: Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)

    Carrot Cashflow: Cucumbers, From Hobby to Business: The Journey of a Niche Seed Seller (CC48)
    Oct 30 2024

    Jay Tracy of CucumberShop.com shares his interesting journey of starting a hobby, which later turned into a business of breeding and selecting the best of over 70 different varieties of cucumbers and selling cucumber seeds online.

    Click here to learn more about Jay Tracy and Cucumber Shop!

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Weathering the Storm: A Farmer's Tale of Resilience - The Profitable Mini-Farm E22

    Weathering the Storm: A Farmer's Tale of Resilience - The Profitable Mini-Farm E22
    Oct 21 2024
    In this episode, farmer Jodi and host Diego dive into the realities of farming—particularly, the resilience required to run a farm in the face of extreme weather conditions. Farmer Jodi shares their experience with cyclone Gabrielle and how mindset, support from the community, and innovative farming techniques allowed them to bounce back from severe natural disasters. Learn more about farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm

    Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    43 mins
  • The Long Road to Success: A Farmer to Farmer Conversation - Farm Startup - Alec Smith - Episode 30

    The Long Road to Success: A Farmer to Farmer Conversation - Farm Startup - Alec Smith - Episode 30
    Oct 18 2024

    In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec welcome a special guest from across the sea, Rob Moores of Passion4Plants in West Yorkshire, England. An experienced farmer and entrepreneur, Rob shares a farmer-to-farmer conversation with Alec about the work that it takes to build a sustainable business for long-term success in agriculture. He shares what life looks like in the beginning and what life can look like after putting in the work.

    Click here to learn more about farmer Rob and Passion4Plants.

    Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 37 mins
  • The Challenges of Farmer's Markets and Expanding Farm Business - Farm Startup - Episode 29

    The Challenges of Farmer's Markets and Expanding Farm Business - Farm Startup - Episode 29
    Oct 11 2024

    In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec take a close look at farmer Alec's current farmer's market: is it a good market worth staying at? Is it a good enough market to stay in but the farm will need additional revenue streams to tack onto? Or is it a bad market that needs to be moved on from? Farmer Alec also thinks about whether or not staying part-time is a prudent choice, as well as delving into potential expansion with production and possibly including restaurant sales.

    Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    50 mins
  • Cover Crop Mastery- Secrets of a Successful Farm - The Profitable Mini-Farm E21

    Cover Crop Mastery- Secrets of a Successful Farm - The Profitable Mini-Farm E21
    Oct 7 2024
    This new season of The Profitable Mini-Farm kicks off with farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck joining host Diego to talk about the challenges and techniques of managing excess water on the farm. They also dive deep into cover cropping: what do you do to your production beds when the farm slows down? Farmer Jodi shares his cover cropping strategies: which crops he uses, seeding rates, termination techniques, and Jang tips to accomplish everything. Learn more about Jodi: https://www.roebuckfarm.com/ @roebuckfarm

    Kwik Hoops are eligible for NRCS low-tunnel grants. Protect your valuable crop from rain, wind, cold, and insects using Kwik Hoops and InsectaNet.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    57 mins
  • Summer Farming Challenges & Solutions - Farm Startup - Episode 28

    Summer Farming Challenges & Solutions - Farm Startup - Episode 28
    Oct 4 2024

    In this episode, host Diego and farmer Alec talk about farming in the peak season: summer. They dive into the challenges that come with being a solo farmer surviving the summer season by balancing production, ensuring having enough crops to sell, expanding the product variety, and potentially tapping into additional market streams to include restaurants.

    Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.

    Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co

    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:

    • Farm Small, Farm Smart
    • Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily
    • The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    • Carrot Cashflow Podcast
    • In Search of Soil

    Check out Diego's book, Sell Everything You Grow, which is only $0.99
    Show more Show less
    56 mins