Sunday, September 29, 2024

Community as a CSA Selling Point


In this episode, farmer Yosef Camire shares how building community is a selling point for their CSA. 

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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Saturday, September 28, 2024

Organically Growing the Business


In this episode, farming couple Troy & Cindy Dickens share how they were able to organically grow their 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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* This article was originally published here

Friday, September 27, 2024

Is Farming for You?


In this episode, guest Sam Billings dives into the question of whether or not farming is a right fit for you. 

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, September 26, 2024

Compost for Deep Compost Mulch System

In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin discusses the best compost to use for a deep compost mulch system. 

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, September 25, 2024

Plant Breeding vs. GMOs


In this episode, plant scientist Robert Pyne talks about the difference between plant breeding and genetically modified organisms (GMOs). 

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

Tuesday, September 24, 2024

Gaps in the Microgreens Conversation


In this episode, veteran entrepreneur Pierre Marlow talks about some gaps in the microgreens conversation--both on the growing side and the consumer side. 

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

Monday, September 23, 2024

Applications Open for VCRD’s Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) announces the opening of applications for the fourth competitive round of the Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund.

In collaboration with VLITE, Vermont Community Foundation’s Sunflower Fund and others, VCRD is supporting innovators in developing solutions that move Vermont closer to its climate and energy goals. The first three rounds provided grants to 68 local innovators totaling over $200,000. A diversity of projects have been funded including support for a floodplain public food forest, frontline emergency preparedness kits, climate economy workforce training, e-bikes at local libraries, solar with back-up battery storage for a library community hub, and more. To learn more about projects that have been funded, see this interactive map(https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?mid=1hYZMYKaTsamvUUwgpPXVJFiPSsR1eHM&usp=drive_link) and read the reports for Round 1 (https://www.vtrural.org/2022-climate-catalysts-awardee-report/) and Round 2 (https://www.vtrural.org/climate-catalyst-innovation-fund-2022-23-report/).

“This fund has provided leverage for 68 community projects to move from an ambitious idea to an implemented climate-based solution in their community,” stated Program Manager, Laura Cavin Bailey. “We are grateful to our funders to continue this opportunity, and look forward to supporting many creative applications again this year.”

Grants will range from $500-$4,000 and be awarded based on demonstrating a mix of addressing Vermonters in need, innovation, resilience, collaboration, and replicability. Eligible applicants include municipalities, town committees, schools, businesses, and non-profit organizations.

Applications will remain open until 5 pm Monday October 28th.

Learn more at https://www.vtrural.org/climate-economy/climate-catalysts-innovation-fund/ and contact Laura Cavin Bailey at laura@vtrural.org or (802) 234-1646 with questions.

Vermont Council on Rural Development

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the support of the locally-defined progress of Vermont’s rural communities. VCRD is a dynamic partnership of federal, state, local, nonprofit and private partners. Actively non-partisan with an established reputation for community-based facilitation, VCRD is uniquely positioned to sponsor and coordinate collaborative efforts across governmental and organizational categories concerned with policy questions of rural importance. The organization has successfully completed over 90 community visits, resulting in locally defined projects like new childcare centers, wastewater infrastructure, downtown redevelopments, and more.



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Sunday, September 22, 2024

Growing Vegetables vs. Growing Medicinal Herbs


In this episode, herbalist Lindsay Napolitano talks about the difference between growing vegetables and growing medicinal plants. 

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, September 21, 2024

Water Constraints and Better Soil


In this episode, farmer and educator James Hutchinson talks about improving soil quality to address water constraints. 

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, September 20, 2024

Seed Business Land Requirements


In this episode, farmer Dan Brisebois talks about how much land you'll need to start a seed 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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* This article was originally published here

Thursday, September 19, 2024

Getting Started at Farmers Markets


In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about farmers markets and how they're an excellent place to get started as a new farm. 

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

Monday, September 16, 2024

Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative Stakeholder Meeting to Be Held on September 19

What:

The New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) will host a Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) Operating Plan Stakeholder Meeting on September 19, 2024. The meeting will be used to discuss proposed changes to the current Operating Plan. 

The meeting will be conducted in person and virtually. Members of the public are welcome to attend the meeting in-person or via the link below.

For more information about this meeting, please visit here.

When:

RGGI Stakeholder Meeting 

Thursday, September 19 at 11 a.m. ET

Event Address:

17 Columbia Circle, Albany, New York
        
https://nyserdany.webex.com/nyserdany/j.php?MTID=m52b0a7c09d3f8aadc824cea8a0f4af97

Webinar number: 2537 836 8506
Webinar password: energy (363749 when dialing from a phone or video system)
Join by phone: +1-646-992-2010 United States Toll (New York City)
Access code: 253 783 68506

Who:

  • New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

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* This article was originally published here

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Evolving Farming Goals


In this episode, grower Scott Hebert talks about how farming goals can change throughout the farming journey. 

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, September 13, 2024

Caring for Cannabis


In this episode, hemp grower Rand Gifford talks about the work that goes into caring for hemp crops. 

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, September 12, 2024

Crop Planning Based on Sales Outlets


In this episode, grower-content creator Josh Sattin talks about planning which crops to grow depending on where to sell them. 

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, September 8, 2024

Lean on What Sells


In this episode, grower Kim Doughty-McCannon talks about doubling down on produce that bring in the most profit. 

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

Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower



* This article was originally published here

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Little Efforts Stack


In this episode, grower Emma Hendel talks about how small efforts made to improve a farm operation stack up at the end of the year. 

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

Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower



* This article was originally published here

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Combined Income Sources and Market Streams


In this episode, farmer Bob Close talks about tapping multiple market streams to sell out produce. 

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

Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower



* This article was originally published here

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Growing Microgreens in Straight Peat Moss


In this episode, farmer-aggregators Max Becher and long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talk about the pros and cons of growing microgreens in pure peat moss. 

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

Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower



* This article was originally published here