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  • How Mountain Fresh Creamery Ditched the Middleman & Built Their Own Brand (TRFP 50)

    How Mountain Fresh Creamery Ditched the Middleman & Built Their Own Brand (TRFP 50)
    2026/07/25

    Ever wondered what it actually takes to start a dairy from scratch, with rented land and 275 rented cows? 🤔

    In this episode, Jennifer Glover of Mountain Fresh Creamery shares how she and her husband built a vertically integrated dairy and creamery business over 26 years, from tight beginnings to selling direct to consumers all over Atlanta!

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  • Building a Thriving Farm Business From Zero Infrastructure (TRFP 49)

    Building a Thriving Farm Business From Zero Infrastructure (TRFP 49)
    2026/07/18

    This week, rookie farmer Alec sits down with farmer Mike Hedge of Hedge Family Farm in Happy Valley, NC, as he shares how he and his wife Sara put in the work to turn raw, undeveloped land into a thriving market garden operation, growing everything from sweet potatoes and watermelons to rare Fioretto cauliflower. Before the episode ends, farmer Mike might also even convert you into incorporating longer-season crops into your crop plan!

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    The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    The Urban Farmer Podcast
    The Rookie Farmer Podcast
    In Search of Soil Podcast

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    1 時間 21 分
  • How Two Small Farms Avoid Summer Burnout (TRFP 48)

    How Two Small Farms Avoid Summer Burnout (TRFP 48)
    2026/07/04

    In this episode of the Rookie Farmer Podcast, Alec and Richard get real about the highs and lows of peak summer farming: from hitting a $3,000 sales milestone at the farmers market to a van breakdown that forced a last-minute scramble to getting better with farming techniques enough to squeeze in a yearly beach trip.

    Click here to learn more about farmer Richard and Sun and Soil Farm.

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    The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    The Urban Farmer Podcast
    The Rookie Farmer Podcast
    In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books:
    Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    1 時間 26 分
  • From $47 to Full-Time Farmer: The Real Truth About Starting Small (TRFP 47)

    From $47 to Full-Time Farmer: The Real Truth About Starting Small (TRFP 47)
    2026/06/27

    In this episode, host Alec sits down with James Clarke of Clarke's Greens in San Antonio, Texas for the longest conversation in Rookie Farmer Podcast history...and it's packed with gold. James breaks down his journey from restaurant manager to full-time urban market farmer, sharing the real numbers, hard-won strategies, and honest advice that most courses won't tell you.

    Click here to learn more about farmer James Clarke and Clarke's Greens.

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    The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    The Urban Farmer Podcast
    The Rookie Farmer Podcast
    In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books:
    Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    2 時間 6 分
  • From Hurricanes to Luxury Farms: How a Seed Rep Became a Chef's Secret Weapon

    From Hurricanes to Luxury Farms: How a Seed Rep Became a Chef's Secret Weapon
    2026/06/20
    Alec Smith sits down with Wesley Palmer, former seed rep at Johnny's Selected Seeds turned farm manager at Quercus, a stunning 3,800-acre ranch resort in Gay, Georgia. Wesley and Alec talk about a "root-to-petal" approach to farming and eating and how it can unlock surprising new revenue streams, and why building deeper relationships with chefs, customers, and your farming community might be the most important thing you do this season. Click here to learn more about farmer Wesley Palmer. Click here to learn more about Quercus. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link. Click here to watch the video version! Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
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    1 時間 37 分
  • Going $1,000 Over Budget for a Second Farmers Market (TRFP 45)

    Going $1,000 Over Budget for a Second Farmers Market (TRFP 45)
    2026/06/06
    Join Alec and Richard for another blog episode as the season shifts into full summer mode and a major new chapter begins. Alec breaks down the real numbers and unexpected chaos of launching a second farmers market, from doubling his harvest load to scrambling for containers, tables, and even a delivery van. Richard shares how the Jang seeder transformed his carrot game, why growing potatoes alongside carrots turned into a surprise win, and how their spring/fall-focused strategy gives them space to actually breathe in summer. Click here to learn more about farmer Richard and Sun and Soil Farm. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link. Click here to watch the video version! Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
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    1 時間 31 分
  • She Said No to Everyone's Advice & Her Farm Thanked Her (TRFP 44)

    She Said No to Everyone's Advice & Her Farm Thanked Her (TRFP 44)
    2026/05/23

    In this episode, host Alec reconnects with previous guest Gabby Fultz of Dusty Dog Gardens in Durango, Colorado, for a raw, honest look at what her year 2 of farming actually looked like.

    Click here to learn more about farmer Gabby and Dusty Dog Gardens.

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    The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    The Urban Farmer Podcast
    The Rookie Farmer Podcast
    In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books:
    Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    1 時間 15 分
  • The Rookie Farmer Confessions: Mistakes, Numbers, Real Profit

    The Rookie Farmer Confessions: Mistakes, Numbers, Real Profit
    2026/05/16

    This episode, the tables are turned as Alec sits in the hot seat as guest Chett Clayton of Hillside Harvest Farm takes over the interview ahead of his upcoming agricultural conference talk on bootstrapping a farm from the ground up. Together, they pull back the curtain on the raw realities of small-scale market gardening: from leasing land with existing infrastructure and managing startup expenses, to identifying the most profitable crops, setting realistic farmer's market revenue targets, navigating CSA models, and building smart financial systems.

    Click here to learn more about farmer Chett Clayton and Hillside Harvest Farm.

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    Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link.

    Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights!

    Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower.

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    Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:
    Carrot Cashflow
    Farm Small Farm Smart
    Farm Small Farm Smart Daily
    The Growing Microgreens Podcast
    The Urban Farmer Podcast
    The Rookie Farmer Podcast
    In Search of Soil Podcast

    Check out Diego's books:
    Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

    **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
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    1 時間 7 分