Have you always wanted to start composting but didn’t know where to start or what to buy? In this episode, Neil Kaufman from Dallas College will show you how to get started with zero-waste composting at home or on your market farm. Learn the basics of setting up and managing a zero-waste composting system, and see why it's an easy win for both you and the environment. Learn to keep things simple, what composting rules to break, which ones to bend, and how to scale up your compost as your garden becomes a market garden. Help divert nutrients and biodiversity from the landfill to your growing spaces with confidence and little to no upfront costs. Extra Credit Bonus learning on reusing spent microgreen media: www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/microgreens/reusing-spent-microgreen-trays #composting #vermiculture #zerowaste

Have you always wanted to start composting but didn’t know where to start or what to buy? In this episode, Neil Kaufman from Dallas College will show you how to get started with zero-waste composting at home or on your market farm. Learn the basics of setting up and managing a zero-waste composting system, and see why it's an easy win for both you and the environment. Learn to keep things simple, what composting rules to break, which ones to bend, and how to scale up your compost as your garden becomes a market garden. Help divert nutrients and biodiversity from the landfill to your growing spaces with confidence and little to no upfront costs. Extra Credit Bonus learning on reusing spent microgreen media: <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/microgreens/reusing-spent-microgreen-trays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/microgreens/reusing-spent-microgreen-trays</a> #composting #vermiculture #zerowaste

How to Start Zero Waste Compost

Welcome back to Kupu Place, 2023! Bootstrap Farmer revisits Anthony Mau of Kupu Place Farms for a year 5 catch up. Since the last time, we spoke they have acquired a second location to serve the Hawaiian Islands ever growing food needs. This is an interesting look at the differences in how a farm business owner group looks at solving food security for the most remote regions after an additional two years of farm management experience. The scaling of a farm requires an evolving list of considerations that are highlighted in this video. We are proud to have been with Kupu Place as they have grown over the last five years. If you haven't seen their 1st interview from 2021 click https://youtu.be/3-6fiJLRmic to get the full back story of this aquaponic lettuce, microgreen, and edible flower farm. www.bootstrapfarmer.com #hawaiifarming #aquaponics #microgreens #shallowwaterculture #edibleflowers

Welcome back to Kupu Place, 2023! Bootstrap Farmer revisits Anthony Mau of Kupu Place Farms for a year 5 catch up. Since the last time, we spoke they have acquired a second location to serve the Hawaiian Islands ever growing food needs. This is an interesting look at the differences in how a farm business owner group looks at solving food security for the most remote regions after an additional two years of farm management experience. The scaling of a farm requires an evolving list of considerations that are highlighted in this video. We are proud to have been with Kupu Place as they have grown over the last five years. If you haven't seen their 1st interview from 2021 click <a href="https://youtu.be/3-6fiJLRmic" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/3-6fiJLRmic</a> to get the full back story of this aquaponic lettuce, microgreen, and edible flower farm. <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> #hawaiifarming #aquaponics #microgreens #shallowwaterculture #edibleflowers

Kupu Place Farms: Innovations in Aquaponic Lettuce, Microgreen, & Edible Flower Production

A re-release of our 1st interview with Kupu Place Farm’s Anthony Mau. In this 2021 Interview, Anthony was beginning year 3 of production on his Honolulu, Hawaii Aquaponic farm featuring shallow water culture raft beds, microgreen production, and edible flowers. Learn about some of the history of agriculture in Hawaii and how this current farm sits on century-old taro fields. You will learn about the shipping, importing, and growing of food in Hawaii and how to work with what you have to grow what your community needs. We wanted to review this interview as we recently revisited Anthony in year 5 as he recently bought a second farm location. This time capsule video shows what a farmer in year two thinks about as the business is rapidly scaling at farmer's markets and chef sales. In the next video, you will see how they are thinking bigger, better, and consciously as they continue to scale to the islands growing food needs. Part 2 : https://youtu.be/sWtlz1yVdJI www.bootstrapfarmer.com #hawaiifarming #aquaponics #microgreens #shallowwaterculture #edibleflowers

A re-release of our 1st interview with Kupu Place Farm’s Anthony Mau. In this 2021 Interview, Anthony was beginning year 3 of production on his Honolulu, Hawaii Aquaponic farm featuring shallow water culture raft beds, microgreen production, and edible flowers. Learn about some of the history of agriculture in Hawaii and how this current farm sits on century-old taro fields. You will learn about the shipping, importing, and growing of food in Hawaii and how to work with what you have to grow what your community needs. We wanted to review this interview as we recently revisited Anthony in year 5 as he recently bought a second farm location. This time capsule video shows what a farmer in year two thinks about as the business is rapidly scaling at farmer's markets and chef sales. In the next video, you will see how they are thinking bigger, better, and consciously as they continue to scale to the islands growing food needs. Part 2 : <a href="https://youtu.be/sWtlz1yVdJI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/sWtlz1yVdJI</a> <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> #hawaiifarming #aquaponics #microgreens #shallowwaterculture #edibleflowers

Aquaponic Farming in Hawaii- Scaling a Farm for Food Security in Remote Regions

Two transplants move to Texas to start new farms.  Karl Binger (Paris Natural Farm) and Bootstrap Farmer's own Karl Russell discuss moving to a new state and starting a farm from scratch. Find out how they carved out their market, moved chickens across America, and how no one ever told them about fire ants before moving into a HOT growing zone. www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Two transplants move to Texas to start new farms.  Karl Binger (Paris Natural Farm) and Bootstrap Farmer's own Karl Russell discuss moving to a new state and starting a farm from scratch. Find out how they carved out their market, moved chickens across America, and how no one ever told them about fire ants before moving into a HOT growing zone. <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

Moving States to Start New Farms

Bootstrap Farmers’ Farmer-in-Residence, Karl Binger, recently visited Tanzania to observe and learn about small-scale farming practices in rural parts of the country. From working the land with manual tools to sourcing seeds for crops, Karl learned about some of the challenges that these farmers face every day.   Check out our Free Resources: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer  #bootstrapfarmer #podcast #sustainablegardening #foodsecurity #agriculture

Bootstrap Farmers’ Farmer-in-Residence, Karl Binger, recently visited Tanzania to observe and learn about small-scale farming practices in rural parts of the country. From working the land with manual tools to sourcing seeds for crops, Karl learned about some of the challenges that these farmers face every day. Check out our Free Resources: <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer</a>  #bootstrapfarmer #podcast #sustainablegardening #foodsecurity #agriculture

Agricultural Strategies to Address Food Security | Visiting Farmers Markets in Africa

Jill Ragan

Join us as we sit down with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm and learn about her journey to successful farm life. From publishing her book, "Tiny But Mighty Farm," to making the transition with her husband, Nate, to build out the market farm of their dreams. She shares advice for those looking to make similar transitions and discusses her ongoing partnership with Bootstrap Farmer. Grab a SIGNED copy of the Tiny but Mighty Farm: https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/products/book Shop The Whispering Willow Store: https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/   https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer  ► Check out our Free Resources: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM:  https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer #farmlife #marketgardener #WhisperingWillowFarm #TheTinyButMightyFarm #BootstrapFarmer #growfood #encouragement

Join us as we sit down with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm and learn about her journey to successful farm life. From publishing her book, "Tiny But Mighty Farm," to making the transition with her husband, Nate, to build out the market farm of their dreams. She shares advice for those looking to make similar transitions and discusses her ongoing partnership with Bootstrap Farmer. Grab a SIGNED copy of the Tiny but Mighty Farm: <a href="https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/products/book" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/products/book</a> Shop The Whispering Willow Store: <a href="https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer</a>  ► Check out our Free Resources: <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer</a> #farmlife #marketgardener #WhisperingWillowFarm #TheTinyButMightyFarm #BootstrapFarmer #growfood #encouragement

Journey to Successful Farm Life with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm 

Milan Turner was just a beginner gardener, but his journey to inspire others and bring change to his South Atlanta community started with a single basil plant. Now, he's created something amazing - a demonstration garden to provide fresh food access for people living in neighboring food deserts. Learn how Milan started, went viral, and created a vision of localized change that is sure to give everyone actionable ways to make small changes where they live. Partnering with Bootstrap Farmer, we hope this inspiring story will encourage others to create positive change in their own communities. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Bootstrap Farmer calls ATL Grow 02:26 Milan’s first plant 06:07 Reflecting on generational gardening roots 07:29 “I’m way too detached from my food” 07:51 1st patio garden 10:00 Gardening with the kids 11:03 Cooking with fresh herbs 14:04 Square foot gardening over planting 20:37 There is a lot to learn about gardening 21:29 The online garden community 23:17 Discovering Bootstrap Farmer Heavy Duty Trays through hardening off starts 26:00 1st backyard garden 30:21 Going Viral on Social Media 46:40 What to do with an opportunity 47:36 Atlanta: a big small town 50:20 Atlanta’s food desert 52:23 How neighborhood gardens can make a difference 01:01:44 How society should view farmers 01:03:47 Changing just one neighborhood 01:06:42 The ATL Grow Demonstration Garden powered by Bootstrap Farmer #inspiringchange #Atlanta #gardening #raisedbeds #fooddesert Are you just starting your garden? Find our endless list of FREE growing resources here: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources

Milan Turner was just a beginner gardener, but his journey to inspire others and bring change to his South Atlanta community started with a single basil plant. Now, he's created something amazing - a demonstration garden to provide fresh food access for people living in neighboring food deserts. Learn how Milan started, went viral, and created a vision of localized change that is sure to give everyone actionable ways to make small changes where they live. Partnering with Bootstrap Farmer, we hope this inspiring story will encourage others to create positive change in their own communities. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Bootstrap Farmer calls ATL Grow 02:26 Milan’s first plant 06:07 Reflecting on generational gardening roots 07:29 “I’m way too detached from my food” 07:51 1st patio garden 10:00 Gardening with the kids 11:03 Cooking with fresh herbs 14:04 Square foot gardening over planting 20:37 There is a lot to learn about gardening 21:29 The online garden community 23:17 Discovering Bootstrap Farmer Heavy Duty Trays through hardening off starts 26:00 1st backyard garden 30:21 Going Viral on Social Media 46:40 What to do with an opportunity 47:36 Atlanta: a big small town 50:20 Atlanta’s food desert 52:23 How neighborhood gardens can make a difference 01:01:44 How society should view farmers 01:03:47 Changing just one neighborhood 01:06:42 The ATL Grow Demonstration Garden powered by Bootstrap Farmer #inspiringchange #Atlanta #gardening #raisedbeds #fooddesert Are you just starting your garden? Find our endless list of FREE growing resources here: <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a>

From Beginner Gardener to Creating a Vision of Localized Change: ATL Grow | Milan Turner

Answering your questions about heating hoop houses, supplies &amp; why Bootstrap Farmer packages items in the quantities we do.  For more growing resources, visit: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources Like this podcast? Leave a review to let us know!

Answering your questions about heating hoop houses, supplies &amp; why Bootstrap Farmer packages items in the quantities we do.  For more growing resources, visit: <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a> Like this podcast? Leave a review to let us know!

Heating Your Hoop House in the Winter & Pricing Your Farm Products | Market Farmer Q&A Podcast

In this podcast, you'll learn how to get the most out of your hoop house and low tunnel. Then take a deep dive into the value of visiting other farms to learn more about what your own farm needs. We'll also look at the research and development cycle necessary for creating new products and how long it takes to move production overseas to the USA. https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources

In this podcast, you'll learn how to get the most out of your hoop house and low tunnel. Then take a deep dive into the value of visiting other farms to learn more about what your own farm needs. We'll also look at the research and development cycle necessary for creating new products and how long it takes to move production overseas to the USA. <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a>

Answering Your Questions: Response to "Your seed trays are made in China"

Drew Demler

In this series, Drew Demler of Big Tex Urban Farms will break down the top lessons from thousands of questions he has been asked about hydroponic farming. Big Tex Urban Farms is a demonstration greenhouse at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Drew and his team oversee many systems of hydroponic farming including deep water culture, vine crops in dutch buckets, microgreens, NFT, aeroponic towers, grow racks: all in a greenhouse plus a container farm utilizing shallow water culture completely indoors. Each week through Big Tex Urban Farms the State Fair of Texas donates 100% of its harvested crops to local community centers, schools, churches, and food banks. In 2022 they surpassed 1,000,000 servings of hyper-local food donated to these community organizations in South Dallas.  Today's PC is the combination of the first 11 videos in the Elements of Hydroponics Series produced by Bootstrap Farmer. Videos can be watched  on Bootstrap Farmer's YouTube channel Follow Drew at https://www.instagram.com/drewdemler/ https://bigtex.com/supporting-texans/big-tex-urban-farms/ www.bootstrapfarmer.com

In this series, Drew Demler of Big Tex Urban Farms will break down the top lessons from thousands of questions he has been asked about hydroponic farming. Big Tex Urban Farms is a demonstration greenhouse at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Drew and his team oversee many systems of hydroponic farming including deep water culture, vine crops in dutch buckets, microgreens, NFT, aeroponic towers, grow racks: all in a greenhouse plus a container farm utilizing shallow water culture completely indoors. Each week through Big Tex Urban Farms the State Fair of Texas donates 100% of its harvested crops to local community centers, schools, churches, and food banks. In 2022 they surpassed 1,000,000 servings of hyper-local food donated to these community organizations in South Dallas.  Today's PC is the combination of the first 11 videos in the Elements of Hydroponics Series produced by Bootstrap Farmer. Videos can be watched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1MqldwbSbIVgRKUO5voBKmuRqGoe5cYn" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> on Bootstrap Farmer's YouTube channel</a> Follow Drew at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/drewdemler/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/drewdemler/</a> <a href="https://bigtex.com/supporting-texans/big-tex-urban-farms/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bigtex.com/supporting-texans/big-tex-urban-farms/</a> <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

Elements of Hydroponics | with Drew Demler, Big Tex Urban Farms part 1

Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in their apartment, you’ll find something for you in this podcast. We talk about USA-made products like our greenhouses and seed trays, microgreens, aquaponics, flower farming, propagation, and more.

Part 2 with The Nakid Gardeners Tory &amp; Sidney Holland on their NRCS High Tunnel Grant. Nick discusses other examples of navigating NRCS projects around the country. For move NRCS info and downloadable paperwork to get your grant started, visit: Video Link: https://youtu.be/I0qeGTxIsUE  https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative

Part 2 with The Nakid Gardeners Tory &amp; Sidney Holland on their NRCS High Tunnel Grant. Nick discusses other examples of navigating NRCS projects around the country. For move NRCS info and downloadable paperwork to get your grant started, visit: Video Link: <a href="https://youtu.be/I0qeGTxIsUE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/I0qeGTxIsUE</a> <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative</a>

NRCS Approved! Grants for your Homestead

Do you want to learn about gardening and homesteading but be able to do things your own way? Do you want some solid gardening tips without feeling boxed into a mold in order to fit in? We've got the Podcast for you! We sat down with The Nakid Gardeners to talk about how they started their YouTube channel, what their priorities are for their homestead and their future, and how they chose their property. There is tons of actionable and practical advice in this video, plus tons of comedy. Get out your notebooks and get ready to laugh! The Nakid Gardeners have taken over the Bootstrap Farmer podcast studio. IG @the_nakid_gardeners https://www.youtube.com/@UCSFMfq1ktuNA_KgnOVeS7GA  https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer ► Check out our Free Resources: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer #bootstrapfarmer  @TheNakidGardeners  #homesteading #gardeninglife

Do you want to learn about gardening and homesteading but be able to do things your own way? Do you want some solid gardening tips without feeling boxed into a mold in order to fit in? We've got the Podcast for you! We sat down with The Nakid Gardeners to talk about how they started their YouTube channel, what their priorities are for their homestead and their future, and how they chose their property. There is tons of actionable and practical advice in this video, plus tons of comedy. Get out your notebooks and get ready to laugh! The Nakid Gardeners have taken over the Bootstrap Farmer podcast studio. IG @the_nakid_gardeners <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@UCSFMfq1ktuNA_KgnOVeS7GA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@UCSFMfq1ktuNA_KgnOVeS7GA</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/@BootstrapFarmer</a> ► Check out our Free Resources: <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources</a> FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> TIKTOK: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.tiktok.com/@bootstrapfarmer</a> #bootstrapfarmer <a href="https://studio.youtube.com/channel/UCSFMfq1ktuNA_KgnOVeS7GA" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @TheNakidGardeners </a> #homesteading #gardeninglife

Meet the Nakid Gardeners | Homesteading in Zone 8a | Bootstrap Farmer

Randy Cummings &amp; Nick are on the road this week and we found some time to discuss growing in the heat of the Summer. We lean on Randy’s many visits to southern farms for tips and tricks to keep plants thriving when the sun is beating everything down. Nick also hits the high points of growing a multi variety salad blend.    TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Growing in the Heat 00:41 Crop Selection in Extended Seasons 01:30 Adjusting Price when Cost Increases 02:25 Heat Tolerant Lettuce for Summer Production 02:55 Lettuce Types 04:31 Why You Should Buy Seeds by Count, Not Weight 05:26 Visiting Farms in Summer 06:55 Germinating Seeds &amp; How Indoor Growing is Affected by Summer Temps 09:11 Preparing Starts for Transplanting 10:05 Drip Irrigation 11:18 Protecting the Root Zone 12:37 Sizing Hydroponic Equipment to Reduce Heat Buildup 13:36 Harvesting Early &amp; Plant Spacing for Petite Cuts 14:56 Your Crops Have to Pay Rent 15:27 Salad Mixes 21:44 Wood Mulch  23:54 Calibrating Application Equipment 25:09 Layers of Protection &amp; Micro-Climates 26:53 Air Movement 27:57 Humidity 32:41 Preparing for Yield Decline in High Summer   INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/   https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/collections/fans-ventilation-temperature-control

Randy Cummings &amp; Nick are on the road this week and we found some time to discuss growing in the heat of the Summer. We lean on Randy’s many visits to southern farms for tips and tricks to keep plants thriving when the sun is beating everything down. Nick also hits the high points of growing a multi variety salad blend.  TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Growing in the Heat 00:41 Crop Selection in Extended Seasons 01:30 Adjusting Price when Cost Increases 02:25 Heat Tolerant Lettuce for Summer Production 02:55 Lettuce Types 04:31 Why You Should Buy Seeds by Count, Not Weight 05:26 Visiting Farms in Summer 06:55 Germinating Seeds &amp; How Indoor Growing is Affected by Summer Temps 09:11 Preparing Starts for Transplanting 10:05 Drip Irrigation 11:18 Protecting the Root Zone 12:37 Sizing Hydroponic Equipment to Reduce Heat Buildup 13:36 Harvesting Early &amp; Plant Spacing for Petite Cuts 14:56 Your Crops Have to Pay Rent 15:27 Salad Mixes 21:44 Wood Mulch  23:54 Calibrating Application Equipment 25:09 Layers of Protection &amp; Micro-Climates 26:53 Air Movement 27:57 Humidity 32:41 Preparing for Yield Decline in High Summer INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> <a href="https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/collections/fans-ventilation-temperature-control" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/collections/fans-ventilation-temperature-control</a>

Growing in the Heat of the Summer

Amanda Vanhoozier &amp; Nick continue their discussion on farmers markets and the farm to table movement. We take a look at the importance of authenticity, telling your own story, and staying true to your clients.    Big companies, media, and local people outside of small farming have easy access to twist how food and farming is perceived. Consumers are wise to these mistruths and are hungry for better food and transparent relationships.    #farmtotable, #farmersmarkets, #slowfood, #localfood    www.bootstrapfarmer.com  https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/

Amanda Vanhoozier &amp; Nick continue their discussion on farmers markets and the farm to table movement. We take a look at the importance of authenticity, telling your own story, and staying true to your clients.  Big companies, media, and local people outside of small farming have easy access to twist how food and farming is perceived. Consumers are wise to these mistruths and are hungry for better food and transparent relationships.  #farmtotable, #farmersmarkets, #slowfood, #localfood  <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/</a>

Farm to Table and Farmers Market Authenticity 

Farmers Markets today are ubiquitous parts of our lives. From big cities to small rural towns once a week people and interact with today's growers. But how did we get here? Join us for a front-row seat into what it was like in the early days of the Dallas Farmers Market and how it came to be what it is today. We sit with Amanda Vanhoozier, former market director for the Dallas Farmers Market, to discuss the market's many facets, including its transition from the public to the private sector. Amanda shares some of her struggles during a rocky transition, how markets today have changed drastically from the days of truck farms and family-grown produce, and how we are finding our way back. The Dallas Farmers Market is a case study of how many markets came to be and how farming has driven economies and infrastructure growth.Ever since humans moved from hunter gatherers to today farmers have been the catalyst for change. Understanding our industry's history has never been as important as right now.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dallas Farmers Market Overview 7:00 Commodity Farmers Selling at the Market 8:00 Early Traditions at the Market 10:40 Produce Houses 13:40 How Market Customers Have Changed 16:00 Produce House Waste at the Market 20:20 Earning Your Spot at the Market 23:13 Broken Window Theory in Relation to the Market 24:38 Employee vs. Producer Ran Market Booths 26:00 Day Markets vs. Night Markets 32:00 Deception at the Market 38:00 Farm to Table  INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ FOLLOW AMANDA VANHOOZIER ON SOCIAL HERE WEBSITE: https://justpickedtx.com/ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/ Historical Photos Archive Credit: https://texashistory.unt.edu/ Dallas Farmers Market - Henry Forschmidt Collection 1938-1986 Produced by www.bootstrapfarmer.com #farmers #farmersmarket #dallas #dallasevents #marketgardening

Farmers Markets today are ubiquitous parts of our lives. From big cities to small rural towns once a week people and interact with today's growers. But how did we get here? Join us for a front-row seat into what it was like in the early days of the Dallas Farmers Market and how it came to be what it is today. We sit with Amanda Vanhoozier, former market director for the Dallas Farmers Market, to discuss the market's many facets, including its transition from the public to the private sector. Amanda shares some of her struggles during a rocky transition, how markets today have changed drastically from the days of truck farms and family-grown produce, and how we are finding our way back. The Dallas Farmers Market is a case study of how many markets came to be and how farming has driven economies and infrastructure growth.Ever since humans moved from hunter gatherers to today farmers have been the catalyst for change. Understanding our industry's history has never been as important as right now.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dallas Farmers Market Overview 7:00 Commodity Farmers Selling at the Market 8:00 Early Traditions at the Market 10:40 Produce Houses 13:40 How Market Customers Have Changed 16:00 Produce House Waste at the Market 20:20 Earning Your Spot at the Market 23:13 Broken Window Theory in Relation to the Market 24:38 Employee vs. Producer Ran Market Booths 26:00 Day Markets vs. Night Markets 32:00 Deception at the Market 38:00 Farm to Table  INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> FOLLOW AMANDA VANHOOZIER ON SOCIAL HERE WEBSITE: <a href="https://justpickedtx.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://justpickedtx.com/</a> INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bishophillfarmflowers/</a> Historical Photos Archive Credit: <a href="https://texashistory.unt.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://texashistory.unt.edu/</a> Dallas Farmers Market - Henry Forschmidt Collection 1938-1986 Produced by <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> #farmers #farmersmarket #dallas #dallasevents #marketgardening

History of Farmers Markets Competition | with Amanda Vanhoozier

Large venture backed agriculture is largely backed by experienced CEO’s from outside industries who know how to run large companies. What do large companies put in place to sell for a profit? How can they spin average truths to outpace their competitors? What do different departments do within a corporation to push the ball forward? Randy Cummings discusses how larger farms go about day to day operations and market development. We cover how small farms can use these best practices to build and grow smaller decentralized food for your local market. If we are to collectively put a big dent in local food what can we learn from big Ag that can lead to tweaks in small business ownership that will make the mass market take notice? We discuss farm location relative to the market Different staff or operational staffing departments to consider like Public Relations, Compliance, Media, Merchandisers &amp; Sales GMO misconceptions Labeling &amp; presentation Packaging Media coverage Contingency plans &amp; risk management Touch free and robotics in agriculture Third party testing for contaminants Reducing liability Speed Round to get to know Randy a little better www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Large venture backed agriculture is largely backed by experienced CEO’s from outside industries who know how to run large companies. What do large companies put in place to sell for a profit? How can they spin average truths to outpace their competitors? What do different departments do within a corporation to push the ball forward? Randy Cummings discusses how larger farms go about day to day operations and market development. We cover how small farms can use these best practices to build and grow smaller decentralized food for your local market. If we are to collectively put a big dent in local food what can we learn from big Ag that can lead to tweaks in small business ownership that will make the mass market take notice? We discuss farm location relative to the market Different staff or operational staffing departments to consider like Public Relations, Compliance, Media, Merchandisers &amp; Sales GMO misconceptions Labeling &amp; presentation Packaging Media coverage Contingency plans &amp; risk management Touch free and robotics in agriculture Third party testing for contaminants Reducing liability Speed Round to get to know Randy a little better <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

What Small Farms  are Stealing from Big AG

Bootstrap Farmer’s Nick Burton and Randy Cummings discuss current and rising market trends in Agriculture. They also bring insights for growers looking into diversifying their operations or branding into new markets. Are you interested in broadening your knowledge about current agricultural trends? Whether that be with edible flowers, microgreens, cultivating mushrooms, or cut flowers. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Exploring Market Trends in Agriculture 3:59 Diversification and Leveraging What You are Already Doing 6:03 Setting Yourself Apart with Speciality Products 7:37 Finding a Demand for Your Products 8:08 Leveraging Your Farm for Photography 13:00 Relationship Building in Farming 14:58 Why is Flower Farming Rising in Popularity? 15:55 Utilizing all 4 Seasons as a Local Flower Farmer 20:14 Flower Production Under a High Tunnel 21:30 Demand for Succulents 22:53 Mushroom Farming 24:03 Resources for Staying Up to Date on Trends 26:59 Farm and Homestead Influencers 28:45 Non-Farming Ways to Work in Agriculture 36:29 Finding an Approach that Works for Your Farm and Market 38:55 Customizations and Expenses that Come with 44:00 Standard and Sizing 50:05 Navigating Product Challenges and Optimising Product Information 54:52 Offering Multiple Ways for Demonstrations and Learning 59:34 Meetup Collaborations for Farmers 1:00:55 Collaborations at Bootstrap Farmer www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Bootstrap Farmer’s Nick Burton and Randy Cummings discuss current and rising market trends in Agriculture. They also bring insights for growers looking into diversifying their operations or branding into new markets. Are you interested in broadening your knowledge about current agricultural trends? Whether that be with edible flowers, microgreens, cultivating mushrooms, or cut flowers. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Exploring Market Trends in Agriculture 3:59 Diversification and Leveraging What You are Already Doing 6:03 Setting Yourself Apart with Speciality Products 7:37 Finding a Demand for Your Products 8:08 Leveraging Your Farm for Photography 13:00 Relationship Building in Farming 14:58 Why is Flower Farming Rising in Popularity? 15:55 Utilizing all 4 Seasons as a Local Flower Farmer 20:14 Flower Production Under a High Tunnel 21:30 Demand for Succulents 22:53 Mushroom Farming 24:03 Resources for Staying Up to Date on Trends 26:59 Farm and Homestead Influencers 28:45 Non-Farming Ways to Work in Agriculture 36:29 Finding an Approach that Works for Your Farm and Market 38:55 Customizations and Expenses that Come with 44:00 Standard and Sizing 50:05 Navigating Product Challenges and Optimising Product Information 54:52 Offering Multiple Ways for Demonstrations and Learning 59:34 Meetup Collaborations for Farmers 1:00:55 Collaborations at Bootstrap Farmer <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

How Will Farming Change in 2022? | Bootstrap Farmer Predictions and New Product Hints

Randy Cummings

Ever wonder what the difference is between seeds labeled “microgreens” versus your garden variety? We have answers. Randy Cummings talks all about the seed breeding process and why it is important for the success of your farm to know your supplier and to make sure they offer the resources to back up your seed investments.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Seeking out Quality Seed Suppliers 3:07 Pinpointing Ideal Germination Temperatures 4:43 Resources and Guidance Available from Seed Companies 10:41 Seeking out Experts in Your Area and In the Field 15:14 Sustainability in Agriculture 22:13 Seed Production to Packet 27:37 Why Quality Control Matter in Seed Production 29:53 Warranties on Seed 31:50 Diversification on the Farm 35:55 Knowing Your Market When Seed Buying 40:55 What is Different about Microgreen Seeds vs. Garden Seeds? 49:22 Perspective from a Sales Rep on Microgreen Seed Sales 51:20 What it Takes to Develop a New Variety Commercially 57:53 Personal Seed Saving and Heirlooms 1:02:03 Being Proactive about Seed and Supply Orders 1:09:39 Record-Keeping and Forecasting Your Farm’s Needs 1:15:07 Maximizing Your Investment and Efforts  https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/ www.bootstrapfarmer.com   #bootstrapfarmer #seedstarting #supplychain #seedtopacket #seedsaving #organicfood #seedsuppliers

Ever wonder what the difference is between seeds labeled “microgreens” versus your garden variety? We have answers. Randy Cummings talks all about the seed breeding process and why it is important for the success of your farm to know your supplier and to make sure they offer the resources to back up your seed investments.  Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Seeking out Quality Seed Suppliers 3:07 Pinpointing Ideal Germination Temperatures 4:43 Resources and Guidance Available from Seed Companies 10:41 Seeking out Experts in Your Area and In the Field 15:14 Sustainability in Agriculture 22:13 Seed Production to Packet 27:37 Why Quality Control Matter in Seed Production 29:53 Warranties on Seed 31:50 Diversification on the Farm 35:55 Knowing Your Market When Seed Buying 40:55 What is Different about Microgreen Seeds vs. Garden Seeds? 49:22 Perspective from a Sales Rep on Microgreen Seed Sales 51:20 What it Takes to Develop a New Variety Commercially 57:53 Personal Seed Saving and Heirlooms 1:02:03 Being Proactive about Seed and Supply Orders 1:09:39 Record-Keeping and Forecasting Your Farm’s Needs 1:15:07 Maximizing Your Investment and Efforts  <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/bootstrapfarmer/</a> <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> #bootstrapfarmer #seedstarting #supplychain #seedtopacket #seedsaving #organicfood #seedsuppliers

Randy Cummings on Farming Best Practices, Seed Supply, & Farm Forecasting

We are very excited to welcome industry veteran Randy Cummings to Bootstrap Farmer.  Randy served small farming the past 10 plus years from the seed supply side of the industry. His deep knowledge of farmer's needs, industry trends, and technical expertise will deepen Bootstrap Farmers roster.  This introduction explains why we are so pumped to have him aboard.    www.bootstrapfarmer.com 

We are very excited to welcome industry veteran Randy Cummings to Bootstrap Farmer.  Randy served small farming the past 10 plus years from the seed supply side of the industry. His deep knowledge of farmer's needs, industry trends, and technical expertise will deepen Bootstrap Farmers roster.  This introduction explains why we are so pumped to have him aboard.  <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

Randy Cummings Joins Bootstrap Farmer

A very by chance-last minute opportunity to meet up with two of our favorite people. Amanda Vanhoozier of Bishop Hill Farm Flowers and Karl Binger on a rained out day. Amanda who has been involved with farmers markets since 2002 both behind the booth and running of markets. Karl in the beginning of year 3 on his homestead turned market farm. With several hundred farm visits behind her Amanda and Karl discuss where Paris Natural Farms is in their journey.   www.bootstrapfarmer.com

A very by chance-last minute opportunity to meet up with two of our favorite people. Amanda Vanhoozier of Bishop Hill Farm Flowers and Karl Binger on a rained out day. Amanda who has been involved with farmers markets since 2002 both behind the booth and running of markets. Karl in the beginning of year 3 on his homestead turned market farm. With several hundred farm visits behind her Amanda and Karl discuss where Paris Natural Farms is in their journey. <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

Real Talk Farmers Therapy with Amanda Vanhoozier & Karl Binger

Small family farm serving our local farm market and families. Love your content and products. Please keep up the “5 Star work”.

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Great podcast that helps small farmers make their business succeed.  Keep up the great work guys!

Great Podcast for Small Farmers

Bootstrap Farmer Radio

Nick Bodnar &amp; Nathan Cash answer frequently asked microgreen questions and discuss creativity while working with chefs.   www.bootstrapfarmer.com Nick &amp; Nathan teach the BUsiness of Microgreens course at: www.urbanfarmacademy.com Music by Random Rab

Nick Bodnar &amp; Nathan Cash answer frequently asked microgreen questions and discuss creativity while working with chefs. <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> Nick &amp; Nathan teach the BUsiness of Microgreens course at: <a href="http://www.urbanfarmacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urbanfarmacademy.com</a> Music by Random Rab

Bootstrap Farmer Radio # 143 Microgreen FAQs Answered by On the Acre

Bootstrap Farmer Radio guest host Oscar Chavez interviews Nathan Cash of On the Acre. Filmed at the 2020 Urban Farm Academy Invitational, Oscar and Nathan discuss microgreen distribution, microgreen experiments, trials, and data collection. Nathan talks about his first sales to chefs to collaborating with bartenders for microgreen projects no one has ever seen. Oscar Chavez runs Microledeon Farm serving Myrtle Beach, NC and can be found on IG @microledon_farm Nathan can be found at @acreonthe and @theurbanfarmacademy 

Bootstrap Farmer Radio guest host Oscar Chavez interviews Nathan Cash of On the Acre. Filmed at the 2020 Urban Farm Academy Invitational, Oscar and Nathan discuss microgreen distribution, microgreen experiments, trials, and data collection. Nathan talks about his first sales to chefs to collaborating with bartenders for microgreen projects no one has ever seen. Oscar Chavez runs Microledeon Farm serving Myrtle Beach, NC and can be found on IG @microledon_farm Nathan can be found at @acreonthe and @theurbanfarmacademy

Bootstrap Farmer 151 Growing a Microgreens Business

Brandon gives updates on Bootstrap Farmer and Craven Local Food Market's goals of moving to a zero-waste operation.  Link to our story in Growing America

Brandon gives updates on Bootstrap Farmer and Craven Local Food Market's goals of moving to a zero-waste operation.  Link to our story in <a href="https://www.growingamerica.com/features/2019/07/these-boots-are-made-farming" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Growing America</a>

Bootstrap Farmer Radio #125 Moving Towards a Zero Waste Future

Nick &amp; Brandon discuss recent observations in farmer's markets, events, and conversations that connect and sometimes disconnect the public with local food. How can we all bring our personalities and creativity into our farm's offerings and communication with buyers? www.bootstrapfarmer.com www.urbanfarmacademy.com

Nick &amp; Brandon discuss recent observations in farmer's markets, events, and conversations that connect and sometimes disconnect the public with local food. How can we all bring our personalities and creativity into our farm's offerings and communication with buyers? <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a> <a href="http://www.urbanfarmacademy.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.urbanfarmacademy.com</a>

Bootstrap Farmer Radio #138 Making Farming Cool Again

As a small business you have the power to do things big companies have long ago forgot to do. Reminding your clients that you care about their service experience on a personal level means you have clients that will push your business forward through word of mouth.  It's Golden Rule 101. 

As a small business you have the power to do things big companies have long ago forgot to do. Reminding your clients that you care about their service experience on a personal level means you have clients that will push your business forward through word of mouth.  It's Golden Rule 101.

Bootstrap Farmer Radio #135 Doing the Unscalable to Build Your Business 

Our vote of small farming ambassador, Ryan Pierce of Fresh Impact Farms and Guest Host Oscar Chavez sat down for a reality check that will leave you inspired and proud to be a part of agriculture. Recorded at the Urban Farm Academy 2020 Dallas Master Mind   Ryan IG @freshimpactfarms &amp; Oscar @microledon_farm Music by Random Rab www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Our vote of small farming ambassador, Ryan Pierce of Fresh Impact Farms and Guest Host Oscar Chavez sat down for a reality check that will leave you inspired and proud to be a part of agriculture. Recorded at the Urban Farm Academy 2020 Dallas Master Mind Ryan IG @freshimpactfarms &amp; Oscar @microledon_farm Music by Random Rab <a href="http://www.bootstrapfarmer.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.bootstrapfarmer.com</a>

Bootstrap Farmer Radio #152 Realities of Being a Farmer in 2020

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