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  • Crop Value Rating #2: High Growing Density (MFB 12)
    Jul 22 2025

    Number 2 on the Crop Value Rating System: High Density! Particularly helpful when farming on limited land, being able to plant in high densities through vertical growing, intercropping, and solid succession planting means getting higher yields, which means better profits.

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    17 m
  • Material Limitations of Electroculture Equipment - Gardening Beyond Basics E28
    Jul 20 2025

    Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current talks about the material limitations of electroculture equipment then and how far the technology has come today.

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    8 m
  • Crop Value Rating #1: Short Days to Maturity (MFB 11)
    Jul 15 2025

    In this episode, we break down Curtis Stone's Crop Value Rating (CVR) System, which will hopefully help you decide which crops to grow to maximize your farm's profits. First on the CVR is short days to maturity (DTM): quicker growing crops mean having more cycles in a year!

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    22 m
  • Baby Kale: The Economics of Premium Pricing (MFB 10)
    Jul 8 2025

    How profitable is baby kale? Very, if you play your cards right. In this video, we talk about the high profit potential of this quick-growing, high-yielding crop and why it rates a 5 out of 5 on the Crop Value Rating System.

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    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    16 m
  • The Dark Side of Growing Microgreens as a Business: Why This Crop Might Be Your Worst Nightmare (MFB 09)
    Jul 1 2025

    Thinking about starting a microgreens business? Take a minute to think it through! In this episode, we take a look at the hidden challenges of microgreens farming and learn why it might not be the right fit for you.

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    23 m
  • Choosing Quality Humic Acid Products for Your Soil - Gardening Beyond Basics E27
    Jun 29 2025

    Join Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. to find out what to look out for when you're shopping for good quality humic acid products for your soil.

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    13 m
  • Arugula: From Cost Planning to Premium Pricing for Max Profits (MFB 08)
    Jun 24 2025

    In this episode, we unveil professional techniques for successful commercial arugula production. From bed preparation to post-harvest handling and selling, we're taking a look at seeding configurations, pest management strategies, and cultivation techniques that maximize yield and quality.

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    Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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    18 m
  • A Highly Sought-After Cucumber: Cucummaru de San Donato - Gardening Beyond Basics E26
    Jun 22 2025

    Farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop shares the story behind a highly sought-after cucumber: the Cucummaru de San Donato from San Donato di Leccese in Puglia, Italy. He talks about the history of the fruit, why it's so popular, and how he came by seeds of this rare find.

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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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    15 m