Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Running a Medicinal Herbs Business


In this episode, farmer and herbalist Lindsay Napolitano shares what it's like to run a medicinal herbs business. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Tuesday, August 27, 2024

The Appeal of On-Farm Workshops

In this episode, farming couple Chris and Audra Wyant talk about doing on-farm workshops and why workshops appeal to them and their customers. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Sunday, August 25, 2024

Why Grow Wheatgrass Microgreens


In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and farmer-aggregator Max Becher talk about the pros of adding wheatgrass to your microgreens mix. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Friday, August 23, 2024

Biointensive Growing for Market Gardens


In this episode, farmer-educator Jodi Roebuck sheds light on what biointensive growing is and what it looks like for market gardens. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Governor Hochul Announces $16.5 Million Is Now Available to Decarbonize Affordable Housing In New York City

State and City Partnership Expanded Through Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings Program

Investment Expands Electric and Energy Efficiency Upgrades to Benefit More Low- to Moderate-Income Residents

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced $16.5 million is now available to decarbonize and improve existing affordable housing in New York City through the Resilient and Equitable Decarbonization Initiative for Existing Buildings (REDi: EB) Program. The funding is an expansion of a collaborative partnership between New York State and New York City to provide affordable housing building owners and developers easier access to funding for electrification and energy efficiency retrofit upgrades to New York City Department of Housing Preservation and Development (HPD) regulated buildings. Modernizing HPD buildings into highly efficient living spaces will help to reduce use of fossil-fuels, lower greenhouse gas emissions and improve indoor air quality for low-to moderate income residents.

“In partnership with New York City, we’re advancing funding to reduce building emissions and tackle the climate crisis,” Governor Hochul said. “We are ensuring developers and building owners have access to the resources they need to retrofit affordable housing so we can decarbonize buildings in underserved communities.”

With today’s announcement, $15 million is now available through REDi: EB, which is administered by HPD in partnership with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), on a first come, first served basis to cover the incremental costs to strategically electrify space heating and domestic hot water production and improve the building envelope via enhanced insulation, windows, and ventilation systems. HPD, NYSERDA, and technical consultants will work with project teams to determine a scope that works best for each project. The maximum award is $1 million per building or up to $2 million for multi-building projects. Incentive funds will be paid to the project by HPD during the construction phase.

Also, $1.5 million is now available to fund technical assistance throughout the design, construction and post-construction phases for projects participating in REDi: EB. Applications will be accepted until December 31, 2025, or until funds have been exhausted.

Buildings are one of the most significant sources of greenhouse gas emissions in New York State, and through NYSERDA and utility programs, over $6.8 billion is being invested to decarbonize buildings. By improving energy efficiency in buildings and advancing statewide installations of onsite storage, renewables, and electric vehicle charging equipment, the State will reduce its carbon emissions and advance toward the ambitious target of reducing on-site energy consumption by 185 TBtu by 2025, the equivalent of powering 1.8 million homes.

New York State’s climate agenda calls for an orderly and just transition that creates family-sustaining jobs, continues to foster a green economy across all sectors and ensures that at least 35 percent, with a goal of 40 percent, of the benefits of clean energy investments are directed to disadvantaged communities. Guided by some of the nation’s most aggressive climate and clean energy initiatives, New York is advancing a suite of efforts – including the New York Cap-and-Invest program (NYCI) and other complementary policies – to reduce greenhouse gas emissions 40 percent by 2030 and 85 percent by 2050 from 1990 levels. New York is also on a path to achieving a zero-emission electricity sector by 2040, including 70 percent renewable energy generation by 2030, and economy-wide carbon neutrality by mid-century. A cornerstone of this transition is New York’s unprecedented clean energy investments, including more than $28 billion in 61 large-scale renewable and transmission projects across the State, $6.8 billion to reduce building emissions, $3.3 billion to scale up solar, nearly $3 billion for clean transportation initiatives and over $2 billion in NY Green Bank commitments. These and other investments are supporting more than 170,000 jobs in New York’s clean energy sector as of 2022 and over 3,000 percent growth in the distributed solar sector since 2011. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve air quality, New York also adopted zero-emission vehicle regulations, including requiring all new passenger cars and light-duty trucks sold in the State be zero emission by 2035. Partnerships are continuing to advance New York’s climate action with more than 400 registered and more than 130 certified Climate Smart Communities, nearly 500 Clean Energy Communities, and the State’s largest community air monitoring initiative in 10 disadvantaged communities across the State to help target air pollution and combat climate change.



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Monday, August 19, 2024

Microgreens Market Research


In this episode, grower Vincent Cuneo shares how he went about doing market research before he started growing his microgreens business. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Sunday, August 18, 2024

Which Microgreens to Try First


In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about some microgreens varieties new growers can try out first. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Saturday, August 17, 2024

Making Land Farmable


In this episode, farmer Michael Bell talks about the work and effort behind making empty land farmable and productive. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Thursday, August 15, 2024

Pitching Buying Wholesale from Other Farms


In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher shares how he pitches buying wholesale produce from other farmers in their area. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Wednesday, August 14, 2024

When the Business is in a Good Place


In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about what life is like when the business pays for itself (and the bills). 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Deep Compost Mulch System


In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about what the deep compost mulch system is and how it's been working on his farm. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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Monday, August 12, 2024

Considering Hydroponics


In this episode, hydroponic farmer Darren Vollmar highlights some reasons to consider growing crops hydroponically. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

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Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Sunday, August 11, 2024

Grant Funding Available for Ag and Forest Businesses in VT

The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks, and Recreation (FPR) was awarded a 2024 Wood Innovation Grant from The United States Forest Services (USFS). The funds support Working Lands Businesses with up to $25,000 per project to install or upgrade AWH systems. FPR has $300,000 in grant funds to distribute to agriculture and forest products businesses on a first come first serve rolling basis. To Apply visit the Wood Energy, Small Business Incentives Webpage and complete the 2024 Wood Innovation Grant, Advanced Wood Heating for Working Lands Businesses application. Please contact Molly Willard at molly.willard@vermont.gov or 802-261-1681 for questions.



* This article was originally published here

Friday, August 9, 2024

Growing Medicinal Herbs for Market


In this episode, grower and herbalist Lindsay Napolitano shares the reality and logistics behind growing herbs for market. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Thursday, August 8, 2024

Aggregating Products in Shopify


In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher talks about the logistics behind aggregating products in their Shopify store. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Keeping the Business a Lifestyle Business


In this episode, farming couple Benny and Courtney Pino talk about how they maintain their lifestyle business amid growth. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Good Seeds, Bad Seeds, & Seed Suppliers


In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about getting good seeds, avoiding bad seeds, and the importance of building a good relationship with your seed supplier. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Saturday, August 3, 2024

Dealing with Tomato Disease


In this episode, the Lean Farmer Ben Hartman shares how they deal with disease and keep it from overtaking their best-selling tomatoes. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here

Friday, August 2, 2024

Getting 100 Customers in One Week


In this episode, farmer-aggregator Max Becher shares how they were able to get 100 customers in a week at a time when they needed it most. 

Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower.

Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco

Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i

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* This article was originally published here