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The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is a nuts and bolts (and earthworms and microbes) look at how to run a productive, profitable no-till market garden for small and mid-sized farmers.

Farmer Jesse


    • Aug 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • weekdays NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 513 EPISODES

    4.7 from 312 ratings Listeners of The No-Till Market Garden Podcast that love the show mention: jesse asks great questions, thank you jesse, cardboard, podcast last year, soil, farms, farmers, jessie, till, intro song, christine, organic, transition, techniques, methods, food, tons, tools, small, valuable.


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    The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is an incredibly valuable resource for anyone interested in farming, particularly those looking to start their own small market no till farm. The podcast provides informative and fun content that listeners can learn from and apply to their own farming endeavors. The hosts are knowledgeable and the guests hold nothing back, providing realistic and down-to-earth knowledge about gardening and farming. It covers a wide range of topics, from collaborative farming to seed saving, making it a valuable tool for both novice market farmers and home gardeners.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is its informative nature. Listeners consistently learn little tips and tricks that greatly benefit their farming endeavors. The guests on the show are experts in their field, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience. The podcast also touches on various topics that may not be easily found through other resources, such as grants for new market gardeners or incorporating hugelkulturs into a profitable market garden. Additionally, the hosts are engaging and make learning about farming fun.

    While there are many positive aspects to this podcast, one potential downside is that some episodes may be more applicable to commercial farmers rather than casual hobbyists. However, even hobbyist farmers can still learn a lot from the show and find value in the information provided. Another minor criticism is that the remix of the theme music can be distracting for some listeners who enjoyed the original version.

    In conclusion, The No-Till Market Garden Podcast is an excellent resource for anyone interested in farming or gardening. It offers valuable insights into various topics related to no till methods, soil health, cover cropping, and more. The hosts are engaging and knowledgeable, making learning about farming enjoyable. Despite some minor drawbacks, this podcast is highly recommended for anyone looking to enhance their knowledge of sustainable farming practices and improve their own farming endeavors.



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    Germinating Spinach in the Heat + Market Research for Farmers

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 20:29


    Welcome to episode 210 of Growers Daily! We cover: occultating one bed at a time, understanding what the market wants you to grow, and germinating spinach in the heat.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    When to Start Fall Cover Crops + You Can Probably Grow Mushrooms

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 19:55


    Welcome to episode 209 of Growers Daily! We cover: what to look for in a hoop house, when to start fall cover crops, and mushrooms are easier than you think.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Compost and Microplastics + Bears, Dogs and Natural Solutions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 17:08


    Welcome to episode 208 of Growers Daily! We cover: dogs and bears and people throughout history (oh my); microplastics in compost and landscape fabric, and Napa cabbage deserves love too.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Some Fall Interplanting Options + What to Plant After Garlic

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 22:17


    Welcome to episode 207 of Growers Daily! We cover: what to plant after garlic, interplanting strategies for the fall (including with cover crops) and It's feedback friday y'all.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Fertility in Raised Beds Without Compost + Weeds that Just Won't Take the Hint

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 17:45


    Welcome to episode 206 of Growers Daily! We cover: rhizomatous weeds (those are the ones that just won't quit), growing compost fodder in the shade, and fertilizing raised beds (without compost). We are a Non-Profit! 

    How Big for a One Person Market Garden + High Tunnels as Ecological Traps

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 18:47


    Welcome to episode 205 of Growers Daily! We cover: how many acres can one person farm, high tunnels as ecological traps (with a little cutworm digression), and storing landscape fabric in a way that the mice don't think it's a gift.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    What are ACTUALLY the Most Profitable Crops + When to Scrap a Crop and Start Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 20:10


    Welcome to episode 204 of Growers Daily! We cover: when to scrap a crop, which crops are actually the most profitable, and cabbage root maggots. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Comfrey vs Trees + Is There Tick-Proof Clothing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 17:41


    Welcome to episode 203 of Growers Daily! We cover: protecting yourself From ticks stylishly (sorta), how to manage the good with the bad of farming, and comfrey vs trees. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Army Who Once Conserved American Land + The Art of Neighbors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 21:56


    Welcome to episode 202 of Growers Daily! We cover: neighbors, the agency that used to conserve ecology like it was their job (because technically it was)…and it's feedback Friday!  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is Corn Actually a Heavy Feeder + How to Start a Farm Business (literally and legally)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 18:54


    Welcome to episode 201 of Growers Daily! We cover: starting a business from scratch, where asking if corn is a heavy feeder, and “to terrace or not to terrace…” that's a fun lineup.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Mid-Summer Check-In - Farmer Jesse Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 54:29


    Welcome to episode 200 of Growers Daily! We cover: your LIVE questions! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Land Restoration is the Modern Frontier + How Water pH Affects Soil pH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 19:08


    Welcome to episode 199 of Growers Daily! We cover: water and pH, Land Restoration–-hopefully not the final (but definitely the most important) frontier, and how to pick a ripe melon off the vine.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Does Small Farming Have a Culture + Should You Cover Crop for a Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 18:18


    Welcome to episode 198 of Growers Daily! We cover: small farming culture, cover cropping for a year, and the story of how soil made me a farmer.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Power to the people (But Literally) + Dropping Prices on Excess Produce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 23:04


    Welcome to episode 197 of Growers Daily! We cover: selling excess produce, Power to the people (but for real), and it's feedback Friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

    How Resilient EXACTLY Should We Make Our Farms + Finding Jobs on Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 19:22


    Welcome to episode 196 of Growers Daily! We cover: how to use row cover with sensitive crops, preparing for extremes, and finding a job on farms. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Soil Work You Can See From Space + Bind Weed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2025 18:03


    Welcome to episode 195 of Growers Daily! We cover: bind weed, planet altering land management (the good kind of altering), and what happens when compost freezes?  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Farmers Should Get Royalties + What Part of the Plant to Target with Compost Tea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 17:57


    Welcome to episode 194 of Growers Daily! We cover: when your plants are ready before the soil is, why (some) farmers should get royalties, and compost tea applications.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Your Cover Crops Need Some Compost + A Boring and Effective Pest Strategy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2025 17:32


    Welcome to episode 193 of Growers Daily! We cover: “can I use the rock dust from the well we dug”, the complicated relationship between compost and carbon, and why my pest strategy is so boring.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Customer isn't Always Right + Can I Plant Perennials Amongst My Annual Beds?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 19:27


    Welcome to episode 192 of Growers Daily! We cover: the perils of growing what people want, planting perennials all up in the annual's business, and it's feedback friday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Did Bokashi Bash my Tomatoes? + Making the Perishable Harvest Last

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 19:31


    Welcome to episode 191 of Growers Daily! We cover: making perishable greens and such last in the cooler (plus other harvest tips), a cover crop for root knot nematodes and a bokashi composting tomato situation… We are a Non-Profit! 

    A Soil Test that Measures Biology AND Nutrients with Dr. Patrick Freeze

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 31:57


    Welcome to episode 190 of Growers Daily! We cover: an awesome interview for you with Dr. Patrick Freeze of the Ward Labs which is where we have been getting soil tests the last few years. And Dr. Freeze discusses what this test is, how to take it, and what soil amending looks like when biology is the focal point. We are a Non-Profit! 

    A Melon Worth $400!? + How I Started Making Videos (and why it has changed)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 20:50


    Welcome to episode 189 of Growers Daily! We cover: automating the farm to grow it, how I started this whole doing this making videos thing, and $400 musk melons. Yeah, each. TILTH TUESDAY! www.tilthsoil.com We are a Non-Profit! 

    Mulch Causing Tomato Issues? + The Fall Garden Starts Now (Yes, In July)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 21:04


    Welcome to episode 188 of Growers Daily! We cover: mulching around tomatoes in a tropical climate, the fall garden… yeah, now, in July, we have to talk about it because it's coming right up in farmer time, and it's feedback… monday.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    “Help! I Buried Wood Chips!” + Safe Seed Storage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 18:54


    Welcome to episode 187 of Growers Daily! We cover: seed storage, sweet potato spacing to maximize space, and burying rotten woodchips We are a Non-Profit! 

    Preparing the Garden for Heavy Feeders + What the Heck is a Rhizosheath?!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 18:09


    Welcome to episode 186 of Growers Daily! We cover: prepping soil for heavy feeders, the wild world of rhizosheaths, and sowing a crop into a standing cover crop. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What to Do With Excess Produce + What to Grow When You Can't Eat Garlic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 19:27


    Welcome to episode 185 of Growers Daily! We cover: what would you grow for cooking if you couldn't eat alliums, we will discuss the perils of washing our hands of greenwashing, and what to do with excess produce.   We are a Non-Profit! 

    July in The Market Garden + Types of Packaging for Each Crop

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 20:24


    Welcome to episode 184 of Growers Daily! We cover: if school teaches us what we will actually use, different types of packaging for produce, and what we're up to headed into July. We are a Non-Profit! 

    How to Tell if Your Soil is Healthy + Garlic Rust and What to Do About it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 21:12


    Welcome to episode 183 of Growers Daily! We cover: garlic rust and what to do about it, how to tell if your soil is healthy, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Starting a Market Garden Later In Life + What About the Birds Who Are Pests?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 18:14


    Welcome to episode 182 of Growers Daily! We cover: birds that cause problems in the garden, composters avoiding contaminants, and starting a market garden when you're sixty. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Business of Farmers Markets with Catt Fields White

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 32:43


    Welcome to episode 181 of Growers Daily! We cover: the current state of farmer's markets, the ins and the outs of a market manager's day, and market tensions that arise. Catt Fields White from Farmer's Market Pros and the Tent Talk podcast joins us for a chat! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Thriving in the Heat + Growers and Natural Food Dyes?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2025 17:12


    Welcome to episode 180 of Growers Daily! We cover: if natural dyes will become a market for small-scale growers, how to manage yourself in the heat, and then how to manage the garden.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    When No-Till is Actually HARDER + A Tick Check-in!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 19:09


    Welcome to episode 179 of Growers Daily! We cover: broadcasting cover crops into untouched ground, why no-till actually makes things harder, and the explosion of tick populations. We are a Non-Profit! 

    A Potting Mix Horror Story + How to Understand Your Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2025 20:10


    Welcome to episode 178 of Growers Daily! We cover: a potting soil horror story, how to understand your farmland, and it's feedback friday! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Does Compost Make Crop Rotations Obsolete + Crop Planning Tips for a CSA

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 18:53


    Welcome to episode 177 of Growers Daily! We cover: if compost counts as a crop in a rotation, ants, and crop planning tips for a CSA. We are a Non-Profit! 

    How to Cure and Store Garlic + You Need Flowers (but keep it simple)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 17:46


    Welcome to episode 176 of Growers Daily! We cover: garlic curing and storage, the overlooked relationship between manufacturing and farm land, and flower power. But the easy way.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    How to Tell Between Deficiency or Disease + Do Native Hedges Actually Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 17:48


    Welcome to episode 175 of Growers Daily! We cover: deficiencies versus diseases (or pests), public lands being sold for development, and just to shake things up, do hedgerows work? We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Different Types of Lettuce + When to Harvest Garlic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 21:39


    Welcome to episode 174 of Growers Daily! We cover: garlic harvesting, if you have to follow the food safety guidelines, and how to use the different types of lettuce. We are a Non-Profit! 

    These Chefs are Wrong + Is There a No-Till Option to Kill Any Cover Crop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 20:01


    Welcome to episode 173 of Growers Daily! We cover: chefs using AI, dealing with cover crops in the land where they will not die over winter, and it's feedback friday. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is Comfrey Worth the Hype + Can You Call Yourself a Farmer IF…

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 24:02


    Welcome to episode 172 of Growers Daily! We cover: what agricultural term best fits you, Comfrey, and diseases and crover crops! We are a Non-Profit! 

    Are We Thinking about Aphids All Wrong? I Asked an Expert.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 40:33


    Welcome to episode 171 of Growers Daily! We cover: I had the absolute privilege of catching up with Betsy Lamb, part of Cornell University's Integrated Pest management program who offered us a ton of insight not just on how aphids work and what they do to plants but what we as growers can do to manage them.  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Can You Walk on Garden Beds? + You Are WHERE You Eat

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 17:58


    Welcome to episode 170 of Growers Daily! We cover: walking on garden beds (or not), give a shout to the woods, and rotating crops in tight spaces. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Increase Your Soil's Health This Summer + Are Sheep the Market Garden Livestock You've Been Missing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 19:58


    Welcome to episode 169 of Growers Daily! We cover: a crop rotation puzzle, we'll discuss increasing your soil's health this summer, and sheep as complementary livestock to market gardening. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What's the Deal With the Jumping Worms? + Dirty Produce

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 23:22


    Welcome to episode 168 of Growers Daily! We cover: dirty produce, jumping worms, and it's feed back friday. We are a Non-Profit! 

    What is Actually Happening in a Compost Pile + Basics of Soil Amending

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 21:58


    Welcome to episode 167 of Growers Daily! We cover: trellising pole beans in a tunnel, what is actually going on inside of a compost pile, and cover some of the basics of soil amending. We are a Non-Profit! 

    The Current State of Birds + What Market Gardeners Can Do (with Becca Rodomski-Bish of Cornell Lab of Ornithology)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 35:00


    Welcome to episode 166 of Growers Daily! We cover: Becca Rodomsky-Bish with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology joins us to talk birds, bird ID apps, and what we can do, as farmers and growers, to help declining bird populations. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Farming Solo + The Tools That Make it Easier (With Erin Worrall of Cedar Chest Farm)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 31:35


    Welcome to episode 165 of Growers Daily! We cover: Erin Worrall from The Cedar Chest Farm joins us to talk about farming solo, farming and motherhood, and the tools that make solo farming easier. Follow Erin on IG: https://www.instagram.com/thecedarchestfarm/?hl=en We are a Non-Profit! 

    Why Plants “Stall Out” + Pests are The Future of Ag

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 19:21


    Welcome to episode 164 of Growers Daily! We cover: the month of June, why pests are likely only going to become more and more of a problem, and what causes plants to just stop We are a Non-Profit! 

    No Dig is Not for Every Garden + Do the (Garden) Work

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 22:19


    Welcome to episode 163 of Growers Daily! We cover: some hard truths about deep compost mulching slash no dig systems, some hard truths about hard work, and some hard truths about this week's topics because IT's feedback friday  We are a Non-Profit! 

    Can Woodchips be Contaminated? + Pests You Cannot Exclude

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 19:30


    Welcome to episode 162 of Growers Daily! We cover: if woodchips can be contaminated (like compost can), pests that refuse to be kept out, and buying the right broadfork. We are a Non-Profit! 

    Is This A Viable Farm Model + A Kid-Shaped Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 22:27


    Welcome to episode 161 of Growers Daily! We cover: my latest random farm model idea to critique, shaping the farm around kids , and does a tractor always lead to soil compaction?  We are a Non-Profit! 

    My Biggest High Tunnel Mistakes + Crops that Think They're Cover Crops?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 20:01


    Welcome to episode 160 of Growers Daily! We cover: green garlic (and others) as a cover crop, the magic of sunn hemp, and making mistakes so I can share them with you. We are a Non-Profit! 

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