Trust Yourself to Find Yourself

In this episode, farmer and consultant Jacki Hinchey of Blue Dog Farm drops some life knowledge on farming and running a business. 

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Cumulative Knowledge & Operational Costs

In this episode, farmer Ian Jerolmack of Stonecipher Farm sheds light on the power of leveraging cumulative knowledge on improving a farm business. 

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Some Challenges of Farming Alone

In this episode, chef-turned-market farmer Michael Russo shares some of the challenges and struggles he faces farming solo. 

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A Self-Serve Farm Store at a Good Location

In this episode, homesteader and content creator Tony Barlow of Barlow Roots Market talks about the viability of running a self-serve farm store. 

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SolarFest 30th Anniversary Festival

Our 30th Anniversary Festival starts this Friday!

Aug. 8th, 9th & 10th — in Brandon, VT

We’re celebrating with great live music, incredibly informative workshops, and fun arts & activities for the whole family.

Check out the the performers at Solarfest.org, from folk to jazz and reggae to rock, the lineup features 3 days of live music from top-quality local, national, and up & coming talent.

Don’t miss dozens of workshops with hands-on, valuable knowledge you can use.

From affordable housing to food, energy, and sustainable living, there’s personal and business information from experts and practitioners about ways to save money and live better, while adapting to our changing world.

Tickets and Camping Reservations are On-Sale Now with a few openings for volunteers to attend free!

Activities include favorites like art displays from Bread & Puppet, our large exhibitor pavilion, the latest electric vehicles, tours of the juice bar, and free admission for kid’s 12 & under. But we’ve also added some new fun with a free community dinner and movie screening on Friday.

Note: Sunday is a full-day Sustainability Expo, with free admission for all.

Don’t miss the fun — See you there!

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Writing Better Emails by Being Vulnerable

In this episode, farmer and farming marketer Corinna Bench of My Digital Farmer shares a quick way to get good at writing email newsletters. 

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Energy expert urges homeowners to avoid these DIY solutions to power outages: 'Be aware of the safety risks' - The Cool Down

Energy expert urges homeowners to avoid these DIY solutions to power outages: 'Be aware of the safety risks'  The Cool Down

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Its Easier to Go Bankrupt with Debt

In this episode, content creator and business owner Diego Footer drops some business knowledge on debt and bankruptcy. 

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Increasing Soil Organic Matter

In this episode, Dr. Gabriel Kenne of the University of South Carolina shares ways to increase soil organic matter. 

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Banana Pi Launches BPI-R4 Lite DIY Router Board - TechPowerUp

Banana Pi Launches BPI-R4 Lite DIY Router Board  TechPowerUp

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Weeds Co-Existing with Cash Crops

In this episode, University of South Carolina research associate professor Dr. Buz Kloot talks about what it might mean for a farm to have weeds co-existing with its cash crops. 

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Starting a Farm with Zero Farm Experience

In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farms shares her experience starting a farm business with zero farming experience. 

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Translating the Farmer's Market Experience to the Online Store

In this episode, farming couple Carrie and Joe Chlebanowski of The Looney Farm shares how they translate the farmer's market experience to their online shoppers. 

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The Conviction to Sell at Your Prices

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farms in New Zealand talks about standing your ground and selling your produce at the prices you need to. 

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Hand Crank Generator Diy - 1set Diy Science Gizmo Hand Crank Generator - roarmag.org

Hand Crank Generator Diy - 1set Diy Science Gizmo Hand Crank Generator  roarmag.org

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A Good Crop Variety for a You-Pick Farm

In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Organic Farm discusses the selection of crops that have worked on their you-pick farm. 

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An Objective Look of When to Pull the Plug

In this episode, educator and market gardener Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK shares his insights on when it might be time to call it quits and throw in the towel on a business venture.  

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Lesser Known Seeds and Seed Companies

In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and podcast host Diego Footer talk about why it's worth looking into lesser-known seed varieties from lesser-known seed companies. 

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Energy Costs Could Skyrocket With Latest Trump Admin Decisions

July 23, 2025

Washington, D.C. – On the same day that the Department of Energy cancelled a loan for a shovel-ready transmission project that would improve grid reliability and national security, the Trump Administration released its latest Executive Order on artificial intelligence that calls for improving the nation’s electric transmission system. The announcement also removes longstanding environmental safeguards for data center development, including the National Environmental Policy Act reviews and other environmental protections critical to public health for hundreds of millions of people and our shared environment.

The Sierra Club continues to review the extent of the announcement today.

Statement from Laurie Williams Director of Sierra Club’s Beyond Coal Campaign: 

“The Trump administration is blatantly seizing on AI and data center load growth as an excuse to justify his expensive fossil bailout agenda. This gross mismanagement of our country’s energy needs will increase power bills for hundreds of millions of people while making the electricity grid less reliable. Trump is doing this in the name of tech companies with clean energy commitments, so now is the time for Amazon, Google, Meta and Microsoft to protect the average American family from the massive money grab happening by the administration and utilities on behalf of fossil fuel companies.”

Background on the dual announcements today:

The AI announcement states, regarding transmission:

Optimize existing grid resources as much as possible. This involves implementing strategies to enhance the efficiency and performance of the transmission system. The United States must explore solutions like advanced grid management technologies and upgrades to power lines that can increase the amount of electricity transmitted along existing routes.

Regarding the Grain Belt Express transmission project, the Missouri Public Service Commission noted in its approval that:

Need is also evident in that the Project is needed for reliability and resiliency of the grid and for national security. And by increasing the size of the transmission capacity and adding the Tiger Connector, including moving the converter station and AC line, the Project will bring the interconnectivity to multiple regions to improve the reliability and resiliency of the grid for Missourians and in the interest of national security. This will help guard against price spikes and outages such as those experienced by Winter Storm Uri and Elliot.

About the Sierra Club

The Sierra Club is America’s largest and most influential grassroots environmental organization, with millions of members and supporters. In addition to protecting every person’s right to get outdoors and access the healing power of nature, the Sierra Club works to promote clean energy, safeguard the health of our communities, protect wildlife, and preserve our remaining wild places through grassroots activism, public education, lobbying, and legal action. For more information, visit www.sierraclub.org.

Contact Edward Smith, edward.smtih@sierraclub.org

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Realistic Expectations with Compost Tea

In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke shares some reasonable results to expect from using compost tea. 

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The Mistake of Buying Too Much

In this episode, host Diego and farmer Jodi talk about the common new farmer mistake of buying too much for the business before knowing what the business truly needs. 

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