Episodios

  • What to Look for in a Potting Mix
    Jan 15 2026

    In this episode, Malibu Compost CEO Randy Ritchie shares what a farmer should look for in quality potting mix.

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    8 m
  • Why Cover Crop in the Winter
    Jan 14 2026

    In this episode, agricultural systems scientist Dr. Bruno Basso of CIBO Technologies talks about how soil benefits from having cover crops growing in the winter.

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    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    8 m
  • Branding as Craft Products
    Jan 13 2026

    In this episode, hemp farmer Sam Bellavance of Sunset Lake CBD shares some tips on why and how to brand your offerings as craft products.

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    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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    5 m
  • Cultivating Your Customer Base
    Jan 12 2026

    In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer shares how they shape their audience to become the best customers for their farm business.

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    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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    6 m
  • The Economics of Selling Product at Scale
    Jan 11 2026

    In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quinerof Dogpatch Urban Gardens breaks down the economics behind developing and selling a product at scale.

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    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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    5 m
  • A No-Commitment CSA Model
    Jan 10 2026

    In this episode, lettuce king Ray Tyler of Rosecreek Farm shares their CSA-style income stream...minus the up front commitment.

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    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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    8 m
  • Different Ways to Source Seed
    Jan 9 2026

    In this episode, High Mowing representative Michelle Hochkeppel sheds light on where and how big seed companies get their seeds.

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    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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    10 m
  • Salad Mix Microgreens and Field Greens
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about the work that goes into their unique greens and microgreens salad mix.

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    Carrot Cashflow
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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

    **** 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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    10 m
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