Podcasts about farmers markets

Jess and Thom explore how the humble farmers market might hold surprising lessons for church life. In a world drawn to authenticity and community, what if the local church functioned more like a neighborhood market — relational, participatory, and grounded in place? The post What Churches Can Learn from Farmers Markets appeared first on Church Answers.

(00:00) Joe Mazzulla, along with the other Celtics Coaches completely Dominated reporters in Videos of Pickup Basketball Game(19:23) WRAL's Pat Welter joins the show to give us a local perspective of everything going on with Bill Belichick at North Carolina.(35:38) Who doesn't love a good farmers market, especially if it's in the town Fred lives in!(PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads)CONNECT WITH TOUCHER & HARDY: linktr.ee/ToucherandHardyFor the latest updates, visit the show page on 985thesportshub.com. Follow 98.5 The Sports Hub on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. Watch the show every morning on YouTube, and subscribe to stay up-to-date with all the best moments from Boston's home for sports!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As we approach the end of the year, we wanted to check in with farmer/CPA Sarah Scott to ask about tax and accounting best practices to make sure growers aren't leaving money on the table and are ready to move into 2026 as strong as possible. Sarah and her family run Scott Farm & Flower and Allegiant Tax & Accounting Services, so she understands both the accounting world and how farm businesses operate. In this episode, we make sure your accounting software subscription is paying for itself by discussing how to get the most out of the records you're already keeping, so they're not just for tax compliance but also help you make better farm decisions.We also talk about tax-smart ways to invest a profit in equipment or your retirement. We discuss how farm income averaging can help you on taxes, especially if you have one unusually good year, so the profit can be averaged over multiple years. We also consider when accelerated depreciation can be useful, how to do next year's budgeting with this year's numbers, and more in this week's Growing for Market podcast! Connect With Guest:Website: allegiantfinancial.netInstagram: @scott_farm_and_flower Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:There are a lot of farm sales platforms out there, but there's only one that's cooperatively owned by farmers. That's GrownBy — your all-in-one solution to simplify farm sales. GrownBy makes online farm sales easy and affordable; setting up your shop is free, and you only pay when you sell. Join over 900 farms who have already signed up for GrownBy, at grownby.com. Since 1993, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. Each fall, Vermont Compost Company offers a Prebuy Sale to incentivize ordering your spring soil before winter settles in. Early Bird customers save 20% on orders placed, paid for and shipped by October 31st. For more information, visit vermontcompost.com/prebuy, or call at (802) 223-6049. Vermont Compost Company - living soils for organic growing since 1993. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Farmhand is the virtual assistant built for farmers—helping CSAs scale sales, run error-free fulfillment, and deliver 5-star service. Whether you're at 100 members or 1,000, Farmhand helps you grow without burning out. You've heard us—and our farmers—right here on the Growing for Market Podcast. Explore more stories and learn more at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Farmers Markets offer food founders the chance to capture high margin sales, but it only matters if you know how to make them profitable.  In this episode, Sarah Delevan sits down with Catt Fields-White, nationally recognized farmers market expert and founder of the InTents National Farmers Market Conference, to answer real questions from Good Food CFO listeners about maximizing farmers market revenue. What You'll Learn: Why Catt told one cookie vendor to raise prices five times before adding production capacity The margin advantage of farmers markets vs. wholesale distribution (and why it matters for cash flow) Logistics for selling at 7+ markets weekly: staffing, delivery, and storage solutions Simple display changes that directly impact sales (including the pricing psychology most vendors miss) What to do before walking away from an unprofitable market, and more 

TJ joins Jeff to talk about some of the upcoming events at Tom Leonard's Farmers Market.

Tracey Huckstep with Beaming Belly Bakes and Candace Thersby with the Pella Farmers Market board discuss the ongoing events every Thursday from 4-6 p.m. until October 30th.

After retiring from more than 30 years of farming, much of it at Potomac Vegetable Farms in Virginia, Ellen Polishuk started Plant to Profit to keep teaching the next generation of growers. In this interview, we talk about the farm trends she is seeing with her clients, and how the farm business landscape has changed over the years. We discuss the perennial problem of farm labor, possible solutions, and how year-round growing is changing the kind of worker that farmers need.We also talk about whether it's possible to make more money by scaling down, whether loss-leaders make sense for market farmers, and strategies for dealing with increasingly wilder weather. Be sure to catch this episode for ideas on how to dial-in your farm's fertility, ways famers can learn from each other, and more in this week's Growing for Market podcast!Connect With Guest:Website: planttoprofit.comInstagram: @planttoprofit_farmerellen Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Since 1993, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. Each fall, Vermont Compost Company offers a Prebuy Sale to incentivize ordering your spring soil before winter settles in. Early Bird customers save 20% on orders placed, paid for and shipped by October 31st. For more information, visit vermontcompost.com/prebuy, or call at (802) 223-6049. Vermont Compost Company - living soils for organic growing since 1993. From October 7th to 9th, the Market Gardener Institute is hosting the very first Global Market Gardeners Summit: a free, live online event with conference, round table and much more. Over three days, you'll hear from expert growers, educators, and consultants from around the world, with inspiring and practical sessions on. Reserve your free spot and connect with thousands of farmers worldwide who are building a better future, one small farm at a time at themarketgardener.com. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Farmhand is the virtual assistant built for farmers—helping CSAs scale sales, run error-free fulfillment, and deliver 5-star service. Whether you're at 100 members or 1,000, Farmhand helps you grow without burning out. You've heard us—and our farmers—right here on the Growing for Market Podcast. Explore more stories and learn more at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial 

Did you know we've lost 80% of the nutrients in vegetables in the last 100 years?As farming has become big agriculture focused on scale, transportation, and profit, human health has suffered along with soil health.Farmer Lee Jones has become one of regenerative farming's most enthusiastic promoters, and to hear him wax poetic about butternut squash and the way Brussels sprouts grow is like a sports announcer commentating on the game-winning score!In this highly entertaining episode (I can see why Rachael Ray offered him a show through her production company!), you'll get to hear about:the unique microclimate along Lake Eriethe changes in farming and grocery stores in the last 75 yearshow the Jones family has turned many failures into better health for all of us at the Chef's Gardenwhat regenerative farming is, and how even small home gardeners can tap into this traditional, lost wisdom!why so many farmers are trapped and hurting the soilhow the whole mess got started (and who's behind it)how to harness the energy from the sun to create nutrient-rich soil, and how the Chef's Garden research facility makes old-fashioned farming high tech (without losing the good parts)what's ice spinach???how the on-farm chef has figured out the art of using all the parts of the plant, the vegetable version of “nose to tail” cookingIt's rare to have so much fun on an interview AND learn so much. Farmer Lee Jones does not disappoint!Resources We Mention for Regenerative Farming MethodsPurchase The Chef's Garden: A Modern Guide to Common and Unusual Vegetables–with Recipes on Amazon or Bookshop.orgWatch The Chef's Garden on Amazon or on A&E!A Beginner's Guide to Regenerative AgricultureGrowing Food in Containers Using PermacultureVisit Farmer Lee on his website or on social media: Instagram, Facebook, X, YouTube, TikTokCheck out the cookbook FOR kids, BY kids at kidscookrealfood.com/chefjr. Get the one-page summaries of each podcast at www.kidscookrealfood.com/Handbook! Kitchen Stewardship Kids Cook Real Food follow Katie on Instagram or Facebook Subscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updates YouTube shorts channel for HPH Find the Healthy Parenting Handbook at kidscookrealfood.com/podcast Affiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Also Tony had to pause the show to use the toilet. Which is just what they call it there, he'll get pissed at me if I call it a “restroom” or a “bathroom.” It's the toilet!! Today we came upon the weirdest beer related PR push of all time, and I honestly cannot unlock what is happening there. Some really bizarre stuff.  I would try “Dale's IPA,” I just want that out there. I would try it and I think it'll be pretty good. I would also try a beer called Lucky O'Reilly or Mo'Mummy. Even if they are actually slot machines, I would give them a shot. Anyways, see you next week. ★ Support this podcast ★

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich share some of the week's top stories in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20. The seasons are changing and so is our local produce. Listen as we talk masa and mushrooms, tender crumbs and the adventurous spirit of farmers markets.

Welcome to episode 244 of Growers Daily! We cover: corn stalks with five ears and what the heck that means, what resellers do and don't bring to local markets, and we will peer into october and see what the next month holds.  We are a Non-Profit! 

We hear from vendors at the Troy Farmer's Market including Jennifer from The Furies Olive Oil, Annie from Hudson Taconic Lands and Keisha from HIcks Orchard, the oldest You pick orchard in NY. Lennox Apudo reports.

After starting the farm over 20 years ago, Chris Jagger and his family scaled Blue Fox Farm from very small up to about 45 acres, including a lot of wholesaling. When the wholesale market changed, they scaled back down. Learn why Chris says his current farm size puts him in a farm “economic dead zone,” so you can consider farming on either side of it.Chris farms in the Applegate Valley, a sparsely-populated, very dry part of southern Oregon that also has a lot of cannabis cultivation. Hear how the rise and fall of the cannabis industry has affected market farms in the area, what cannabis growers can learn from vegetable farmers, and more in this interview with host Katie Kulla.Connect With Guest:Instagram: @bluefoxfarm Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:Discover innovative packaging solutions at A-ROO Company, your one-stop shop for customizable and eco-friendly packaging across various industries, including floral, produce, and specialty packaging. Explore stylish and eco-friendly Kraft Paper Sleeves and sheets at shop.a-roo.com today and enjoy an exclusive 15% discount with code "GFM15" for Growing for Market listeners. When it comes to quality and innovation, A-ROO Company is the name you can trust.Farmhand is the virtual assistant built for farmers—helping CSAs scale sales, run error-free fulfillment, and deliver 5-star service. Whether you're at 100 members or 1,000, Farmhand helps you grow without burning out. You've heard us—and our farmers—right here on the Growing for Market Podcast. Explore more stories and learn more at farmhand.partners/gfm.Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.Since 1993, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. Each fall, Vermont Compost Company offers a Prebuy Sale to incentivize ordering your spring soil before winter settles in. Early Bird customers save 20% on orders placed, paid for and shipped by October 31st. For more information, visit vermontcompost.com/prebuy, or call at (802) 223-6049. Vermont Compost Company - living soils for organic growing since 1993.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

A decade ago, Allison Ellsworth was drinking apple cider vinegar for health reasons and doctoring it with fruit so she could stand the taste. Her husband Stephen helped her turn it into a business by adding carbonation on a hacked soda line in their Dallas townhouse. They called it “Mother Beverage,” and sold out every week at the farmers market…but then heard the words no founder forgets: “Your branding is…sh*t.” What happens next is one of the wildest CPG glow-ups of the 2010s: a Shark Tank deal with brand whisperer Rohan Oza, a full rebrand to Poppi, colored cans that jumped off the shelf, a launch derailed by Covid—and finally, an explosion fueled by Amazon, TikTok, and a Super Bowl moment that planted the flag: We're soda–and we've left the farmers market for good. Five years after its rebrand, Poppi was acquired by Pepsi for nearly $2B. This is the story of the messy bottling line, saying no to “dumb money,” baptism by Shark Tank, and building a generational brand while staying married.In this episode, you'll learn:How rebranding can rescue a beverage, and when to avoid early eye-rolls The hit-and-miss of carbonating on a small scale (and why co-packers said no).How the risky decision to call Poppi “soda” unlocked a new retail set (functional soda).What a Shark Tank partner does during a rebrand window.How Allison seized on TikTok to spike sales during Covid Timestamps:0:10:15 Meeting cute at a snowboard shop → engagement in 7 months 0:14:00 How apple cider vinegar helped Allison's health…but tasted terrible (early flavor hacks) 0:22:36 DIY carbonation disasters: exploding bottles & the 40°F lesson 0:42:28 Selling out at the Dallas Farmers Market 0:37:48 Appearing on Shark Tank while nine months pregnant and the deal with Rohan: “your branding is sh*t.”0:47:02 The nail-biting rebrand from “Mother” to Poppi: colored cans vs. white, and winning the shelf 0:53:44 Expo West canceled by Covid → a massive turnaround fueled by Amazon, Shark Tank, and TikTok1:05:51 Super Bowl ad– “We're soda!”--and the road to a ~$2B Pepsi acquisition 1:07:58 Growing a business while managing a marriage Follow How I Built This:Instagram → @howibuiltthisX → @HowIBuiltThisFacebook → How I Built ThisFollow Guy Raz:Instagram → @guy.razX → @guyrazSubstack → guyraz.substack.comWebsite → guyraz.comThis episode was produced by Rommel Wood with music composed by Ramtin Arablouei. It was edited by Neva Grant with research help from Alex Cheng. Our engineers were Patrick Murray and Jimmy Keeley.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. The Downtown Farmers Market's mission is to support local agriculture, foster community, improve access to fresh food, and promote shopping locally. Joining us to share more is Carly Gillespie, Deputy Director at the Urban Food Connections of Utah. Carly Gillespie: Thirty-four years ago, Salt Lake's Downtown Alliance launched the Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park. Today, it's Utah's largest free community event, drawing more than 250,000 shoppers every summer Saturday from June through October, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Market is a powerful economic driver — generating over 11 million dollars in annual direct-to-consumer sales. It's home to over 300 vendors from 16 Utah counties, 65 percent of them women-owned. More than a third of these businesses got their start right here at the Market. Here you'll find farm-fresh fruits and vegetables, locally made food and beverages, and a vibrant arts and crafts market. It's a gathering space where Utah farmers, food entrepreneurs, and neighbors come together — strengthening our local economy and our community. The Downtown Farmers Market at Pioneer Park is open every Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Learn more at slcfarmersmarket.org. Derek Miller: By shopping at the Downtown Farmers Market, you are directly supporting small businesses and local entrepreneurs. Your purchases help them grow, keep your dollars in the community, and give you access to fresh, unique products you can't find anywhere else. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 9/25/25

In this episode, I walk you through specific customer phrases and dialogue strategies that boost confidence, spark curiosity, and increase conversions at your booth. You'll learn: Buzzwords that create urgency, desire, and trust How to use the "suggestive sell" and assumptive close Upsell, downsell, and cross-sell phrases that increase cart size Tips for building rapport that turns browsers into regulars How to train your team to say the right things—without being pushy Listen to the episode here! Thank You to Our Podcast Sponsors: Local Line: Local Line is my farm's preferred e-commerce platform for farmers. Are you looking for a new solution for your farm? I can't recommend it enough. Easy-to-use inventory management, great customer service, continuous improvement, and a culture dedicated to equipping farmers with marketing expertise. Local Line is offering a free premium feature for free for one year on top of your paid subscription. Claim your discount by signing up for a Local Line account today and using the coupon code: MDF2025. Head to my special affiliate link to get started: www.mydigitalfarmer.com/localline Farm Marketing School: Marketing doesn't have to feel overwhelming! Farm Marketing School is my step-by-step system for building a profitable farm marketing plan. Inside, you'll get access to bite-sized marketing projects like:

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"Every community has different values, and every community should have different choices. And that's why local food is so important so that local communities and local farmers can decide what's most important to them and how they want to connect the people who grow our food with the people who are seeking nourishment." —Andy Naja-Riese "The health of our Farmers Market is really dependent upon the health of our farmers." —Tanner Keys   Wonder why local food sometimes costs more, or if it's really worth the effort to shop there? The real story behind farmers' markets is more complicated—and more important—than you might think. Andy Naja-Riese, CEO of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, and Tanner Keys, Cooperative Agreement Manager for the Islands of Remote Areas Regional Food Business Center, have spent years on the front lines of food access. Their work in California and Hawaii gives them a unique view on what it takes to make local food affordable, how certification and regulations shape what you see at the market, and why these markets matter for everyone. Listen in for honest talk about food prices, local farming, organic rules, food as medicine, and how farmers' markets are working to make healthy food available to all. You'll get practical insights, real solutions, and a fresh look at what's possible in your own community. Meet Andy: Andy Naja-Riese brings 17 years of experience in community food systems, public health, and food equity programs & policy. As Chief Executive Officer, he leads AIM's major programs, partnerships, strategic planning, advocacy, and fundraising, including a capital campaign for AIM's Center for Food and Agriculture in collaboration with AIM's Board of Directors. Andy joined AIM in 2018 after spending 10 years working for the Federal government, including the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food and Nutrition Service.  Andy is currently the Co-Chair of the Marin County Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL) Collaborative, serves on the Steering Committees of the Marin Carbon Project and Marin Community Health Improvement Plan, sits on the National Farm to School Network's Advisory Board, and represents AIM on the California Food and Farming Network & Food and Farm Resilience Coalition. He received the 2022 CVNL Heart of Marin Award for Excellence in Leadership and the 2023 Farmers Market Champion of the Year award from CAFF. He earned his master's degree from the T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health and his bachelor's degree from Cornell University's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.  He lives with his husband and dog in Sonoma, where he enjoys backyard gardening, cooking farmers market hauls, eating bagels, and enjoying Northern California's natural beauty Website Facebook X Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Meet Tanner: Tanner Keys grew up in an agricultural community & lifestyle that has instilled a passion for food & land. He has served in various roles with the Hawaiʻi Good Food Alliance (HGFA) beginning in 2022, helping the organization in its beginning years and later leading a project of HGFA, the Hawaiʻi Farmers Market Association. Before that, he served as the Team Leader to the FoodCorps Inc., an AmeriCorps program, from 2019 to 2021. Tanner has a B.S. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, and it was his service in the Peace Corps (Timor-Leste ʻ16-ʻ18) that led him back to the path of supporting agriculture & food security. LinkedIn Connect with Hawai'i Good Food Alliance Website Instagram Facebook   Connect with NextGen Purpose: Website Facebook Instagram LinkedIn YouTube   Episode Highlights: 01:16 Geography and Food Access: How Location Changes Everything 06:13 Comparing Coasts: East vs West Market Experiences  10:38 Organic vs Certified— What “Certified” Really Means  16:53 Hawaii and California's Diversity  23:40 Making Markets Accessible  27:55 Permanent Market Dreams: Building for the Future  33:57 Are Farmers' Markets Expensive? The Real Price of Local Food   Resources: Podcast S5 Ep 27: AIM— Preserving the Farmer's Market for Everyone with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2S7 Ep1: Boosting a Healthy, Accessible Local Farm-to-Table Revolution with Andy Naja-Riese Part 2

Wild East Farm was one of many in North Carolina that suffered from catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Parts of the state received 15-30 inches of rain during the storm, resulting in flash flooding and extensive tree blowdown. Almost a year after the storm, we caught up with Noah Poulos to talk about the lead-up to the storm, how they tried to save their animals and crops, and the aftermath.Noah shares insights into the farm's recovery process, the importance of diversified farming in spreading risk, and the community's role in supporting local agriculture during extreme weather events. In an era when extreme weather is becoming more common with climate change, we also talk about farm planning considerations and setup in order to anticipate and manage risk in a future with more volatile weather. Connect With Guest:Instagram: @wildeastfarmWebsite: wildeastfarm.com Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:Since 1993, Vermont Compost Company has supplied premium living soils and compost-based amendments to thousands of successful growers all over the country. All ingredients used in Vermont Compost products are approved for certified organic production. Each fall, Vermont Compost Company offers a Prebuy Sale to incentivize ordering your spring soil before winter settles in. Early Bird customers save 20% on orders placed, paid for and shipped by October 31st. For more information, visit vermontcompost.com/prebuy, or call at (802) 223-6049. Vermont Compost Company - living soils for organic growing since 1993. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Farmhand is the virtual assistant built for farmers—helping CSAs scale sales, run error-free fulfillment, and deliver 5-star service. Whether you're at 100 members or 1,000, Farmhand helps you grow without burning out. You've heard us—and our farmers—right here on the Growing for Market Podcast. Explore more stories and learn more at farmhand.partners/gfm. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Text me a message!Today's Episode comes to you from Brookfield Vermont where we visit with Kyle Dodda and Betsy Simpson of 1000 Stone Farm. They've got many balls in the air with a wide range of crops from veggies to perennial fruit, eggs and meat, hard cider and a restaurant. They sell retail out of a farmstore, wholesale, CSA & go to a farmers market. This seems like a lot to me for a couple growing on about 5 acres, so I joined them in a conversion to figure out what motivates them and how they manage such a diverse business.Support the showVisit the website to see photos/videos from the visit: https://thefarmersshare.comFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @thefarmersshareSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarmersshare

Rebekah & Lauren sit down with Mimō Davis, co-founder of Urban Buds. Mimō shares her journey from being a social worker in New York City to a flower farmer in Missouri. Inspired by her mother's greenhouse, she moved to Missouri in 1989 and bought a 15-acre farm. Urban Buds, located in St. Louis, grows 80 varieties of cut flowers year-round and sells them at the Tower Grove Farmers Market and online. They offer a CSA program, small weddings, and monthly happy hours. Mimō emphasizes the importance of local flowers for their longevity and environmental impact. She also highlights St. Louis's family-friendly activities and community support, particularly during COVID-19. Urban Buds will be hosting their next Kids Flower Workshop on Sunday, September 14th! And don't forget to check out their next Monthly Flower Happy Hour with a friend!A transplant from New York City, Mimō Davis, has been growing specialty cut flowers in Missouri since 1992. Her first farm, WildThang Farms, was located in Ashland, Missouri. Currently, she is a farmer-florist and co-owner of Urban Buds: City Grown Flowers, a one-acre flower farm in the Dutchtown neighborhood of St. Louis, with her business partner, Miranda Duschack. Urban Buds produces flowers year-round and grows 80-plus varieties annually, selling wholesale to St. Louis area florists, designing for select weddings and events, and bringing fresh, seasonal blooms to the Tower Grove and Boulevard Farmers' Markets. Mimō is dedicated to mentoring and educating other flower farmers and serves on the board of the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers as Community Engagement and Outreach Liaison, helping to foster growth and knowledge within the cut flower industry. Mimō holds a Master's degree in Horticulture from North Carolina A&T University.We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by STL Bucketlist Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. 

In this episode, Jordan and I discuss the importance of economics, marketing, and storytelling in agriculture. Follow the tour on YouTubeJordan Green is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served multiple deployments before completing a five-year tour of duty in 2009 and transitioning into full-time farming with his wife, Laura.Together, Jordan and Laura founded J&L Green Farm in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where they raise pasture-based pork and poultry and 100% grass-fed beef on 500 acres, marketing their food directly to consumers.Key TopicsEscaping the industrial poultry system and its impact on animals and farmersApprenticeship at Polyface Farm and lessons from Joel SalatinMilitary service and how it shaped the decision to start J&L Green FarmThe struggles of starting a farm business during the 2008 financial crisisWhy marketing and storytelling matter as much as production in regenerative farmingTimestamps:00:00:00 Why cheap food threatens the survival of American farms00:03:00 Inside poultry houses: dust, ammonia, and farmer servitude00:08:00 Contracts, mortgages, and the trap of industrial poultry farming00:17:00 Apprenticeship at Polyface and scaling pasture-based livestock00:24:00 The reality of death and livestock farming behind the scenes00:29:00 Joining the Marines and balancing military life with farm dreams00:36:00 Starting J&L Green Farm with land, capital, and a Polyface contract00:40:00 Surviving the 2008 housing crash while building a farm business00:42:00 Why marketing is the hardest but most crucial part of farming00:49:00 The clash between fast tech and slow ecology in food production00:55:00 Building customer relationships, not flash sales01:00:00 Why most farms aren't welcoming to the public and how J&L differsConnect with Jordan, J&L Farm:WebsiteInstagramFollow the tour on YouTube

Catching the end of farmers market season was near the top of our list in our September guide. That makes it a good time to revisit these advanced tips for Chicago farmers markets. Earlier in the season, host Jacoby Cochran, executive producer Simone Alicea, and social media manager Rick Homuth discussed some common mistakes and how to make the most of the season. Good news: Taste of Chicago  Want some more City Cast Chicago news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Chicago newsletter.  Follow us @citycastchicago You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 773 780-0246 Learn more about the sponsors of this Sept. 3 episode: Chicago Association of Realtors Window Nation Become a member of City Cast Chicago. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE

Scaling up means different things for different farms; hear from Grace Lam how Fivefork Farms has scaled up to the point where they are growing 60,000 dahlias both for flower and tuber sales and over 700 dahlia share members. They don't just grow dahlias though- there is a lot of practical info in this interview, including how to keep up with labor and water needs as the farm grows, when and how to mechanize, and specialty crop insurance programs that can help insure your growing farm. Learn how they keep their farmstand thriving and steps they have taken to make the farm more resilient in the face of increasingly extreme weather in this interview with host Rebecca Kutzer-Rice. Connect With Guest:Instagram: @fiveforkfarmsWebsite: fiveforkfarms.com Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm. Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial 

On this END-OF-SUMMER BONUS EPISODE of CASCADE OF HISTORY, we present archival audio from the August 2023 live broadcast of The Wallingford Local, a summer series broadcast live each month from May 2023 to September 2023 from the Wallingford Farmers Market at Meridian Park in Seattle, Washington. The Wallingford Local was produced by the CASCADE OF HISTORY team, and this episode was originally broadcast LIVE at 5:00 pm Pacific Time on SPACE 101.1 FM on Wednesday, August 30, 2023. Guests include Ben Chandler of the Seattle Farmers Market Association; Seattle City Council District 4 candidate Maritza Rivera; musical guests Unleashed (Russ Johnson, harmonica; Andrew DeNance, guitar/vocals; Leroy Henry, percussion/harmonies; Lisa Lusk, ukulele/harmonies); Annie Quinn from St. Benedict's Wurst Festival; Jack McLaughlin of Wallyhood.org with the Trivia Challenge; Sean Demirel of Neo Art; and "Vendor of the Week of the Month" Maddy Ruhoy of Purdy Good Pickles. The Wallingford Local was produced and hosted by Feliks Banel with production and technical assistance from Laura Scott and additional production support from Rhonda Bush and Sarah Martin of Historic Wallingford. CASCADE OF HISTORY is broadcast LIVE most Sunday nights at 8pm Pacific Time via SPACE 101.1 FM in Seattle and gallantly streams everywhere via www.space101fm.org. The radio station broadcasts from studios at historic Magnuson Park – located in the former Master-at-Arms' quarters in the old Sand Point Naval Air Station - on the shores of Lake Washington in Seattle. Subscribe to the CASCADE OF HISTORY podcast via most podcast platforms.

Tom & TJ Leonard chat with Jeff about some weekend sales at Tom Leonard's Farmers Market.

Freelance writer and founder of Doors Open Dishes Nicole Schnitzler joins Bob Sirott to talk about some of her favorite farmers markets in the Midwest, such as Elawa Farm in Lake Forest and Farrand Farm in Colon, Michigan. She also discusses her background growing up on a farm and what inspired her to create Doors […]

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This week on Taking Stock Susan Hayes Culleton talks to Darina Allen of Ballymaloe Cookery School and Jack Spillane of Spillane World Markets about the economics of Farmers and Food Markets.Susan also looks at the economic impact of Ireland's rising population when she talks to planning expert Conor Skehan and Professor of Geography at Maynooth University Mary Gilmartin.Plus, with the news that Germany are going to start giving each child 10 Euros to invest every month Susan talks to Olaf Storbeck of the Financial Times about Germany's faltering economy.

Lauri Lee & Bob Stafford of Surprise, AZ share the strategies they've used to scale their business by becoming a major presence at markets, adding wholesale accounts, switching to a copacker, and moreGet full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/148

Farmers Insurance discloses a data breach affecting over a million people. Agentic AI tools fall for common scams. A new bill in Congress looks to revive letters of marque for the digital age. Cybercriminals target macOS users with the Shamos infostealer. New Android spyware masquerades as antivirus to target Russian business executives. CISA seeks public comments on SBOM updates. A major third party electronics manufacturer reports a ransomware attack. Salesforce patches multiple vulnerabilities in its Tableau products. Over 370,000 user Grok conversations were accidentally indexed by Google. Ben Yelin examines the UK's decision to drop digital backdoor requirements. WIRED gets duped by an AI author. Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Miss an episode? Sign-up for our daily intelligence roundup, Daily Briefing, and you'll never miss a beat. And be sure to follow CyberWire Daily on LinkedIn. CyberWire Guest Ben Yelin from University of Maryland Center for Cyber Health and Hazard Strategies joins to discuss the U.K. dropping ‘back door' demand for Apple user data. Read the article Ben discusses. If you enjoyed this conversation and want to hear more from Ben, check out our Caveat podcast here. Selected Reading Farmers Insurance Data Breach Impacts Over 1 Million People (SecurityWeek) "Scamlexity": When Agentic AI Browsers Get Scammed (Guardio) Bill would give hackers letters of marque against US enemies (The Register) Fake macOS help sites push Shamos infostealer via ClickFix technique (Help Net Security) New Android malware poses as antivirus from Russian intelligence agency (Bleeping Computer) CISA Requests Public Feedback on Updated SBOM Guidance (SecurityWeek) Electronics manufacturer Data I/O reports ransomware attack to SEC (The Record) Salesforce patches multiple flaws in Tableau Server, at least one critical (Beyond Machines) 370,000 Grok AI chats leaked after being indexed on Google (Cyber Daily) How WIRED Got Rolled by an AI Freelancer (WIRED) Audience Survey Complete our annual audience survey before August 31. Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our media kit. Contact us at cyberwire@n2k.com to request more info. The CyberWire is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to episode 223 of Growers Daily! We cover: selling to restaurants, persistent herbicides,and how late is too late to plant crops in the field.  We are a Non-Profit! 

Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn't been refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat.  Summary Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn'tbeen refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat.  As we head into peak harvest season in many places, count on farmers markets for provisioning. Why? Goods are usually fresher, picked locally, and not trucked across the country. Produce is often unrefrigerated, making it key for storage aboard. Finally, it's usually less bruised, offering a longer shelf life and better flavor. And it's not only produce you'll find. Look for fresh eggs, homemade baked goods, cheese, and meat with fewer preservatives (although they will last less long). Best of all, you can ask vendors questions about what they're selling. You can find farmers markets around the world. Every town has its specialties. Ask everyone in your local cruising network for locations. And, if you're sailing the ICW, you'll find farmers markets near many marinas and anchorages. Oneof the largest is the West Palm Beach GreenMarket, which runs from October through April. Check the show notes for a link to a list of markets located along the ICW. For more details, listen to the complete podcast or check out Farmers Markets - A Cruiser's Friend.- https://theboatgalley.com/farmers-markets-a-cruisers-friend/. Subscribe to the Boat Galley Newsletter! - https://theboatgalley.com/newsletter-signup-2 Links (Amazon links are affiliate links, meaning that The Boat Galley Podcast earns from qualifying purchases; some other links may be affiliate links): Storing Food without Refrigeration - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/storing-food-without-refrigeration Storing Food without Refrigeration (Amazon) - https://amzn.to/4mgNQk6 Eating Well with a Tiny Fridge Course - https://products.theboatgalley.com/products/eating-well-with-a-tiny-fridge Pamela Douglas's List of Favorite ICW Farmers Markets - https://theboatgalley.com/wp-content/uploads/ICW-Farm-Markets-compressed.pdf Today's episode of The Boat Galley Podcast is sponsored by MantusMarine.com, maker of the Mantus anchor, now available in models with and without a roll bar. Proven to set reliably in the most challenging bottoms, the Mantus anchor digs like no other, making anchoring safer and boating more enjoyable. Mantus Marine brings to market practical, durable and affordable marine products, including: anchoring gear, scuba diving accessories, and rechargeable waterproof headlamp for hands-free lighting and solar charging Navigation light. Visit MantusMarine.com and see for yourself! Click to see all podcast sponsors, past and present. - https://bit.ly/3idXto7 Music: “Slow Down” by Yvette Craig  

In this episode, I update you on my family, my business, my podcasts (2), and what I've been listening to, reading, watching, and playing this Summer.   Thank you for listening to episode 344 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast!   To read the FULL show notes, visit https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com. Click the podcast tab, and select episode 344.   Host background (August 2025) My name is Kim Newlove, and I'm an Ohio-licensed pharmacist. I graduated from The University of Toledo College of Pharmacy with my BS Pharm in 2001. I have experience in hospital, retail, compounding, and behavioral health. I'm not in clinical practice anymore. Instead, I use my voice to write, narrate, and podcast—and I draw on that experience to help others share their own voices through spoken and written content.   Subscribe to or follow The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast to get each new episode delivered to your podcast player and YouTube every time a new one comes out!     Apple Podcasts   https://apple.co/42yqXOG  Spotify  https://spoti.fi/3qAk3uY  Amazon/Audible  https://adbl.co/43tM45P YouTube https://bit.ly/43Rnrjt   Family update Kraig's graduation party was at home on June 28th.  Derrick starts his 3rd year at The University of Cincinnati this Fall. He is majoring in Business Analytics. Nathan turned 50 in June. He's looking forward to adopting a Labradoodle this month.  As a family, we have been doing summer things, like grilling, riding bikes, going to the Farmers Market in town, visiting ice cream shops, and more. Nathan and I celebrated our 24th wedding anniversary in June, and I celebrated my 47th birthday in July. Our backyard remodeling project is finally done! We went from wooden deck to concrete patio and operable pergola.   Business update — The Pharmacist's Voice, LLC ⭐️I just renewed my pharmacist license.  ⭐️My monthly newsletter is going strong. Click to sign up today. https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF  ⭐️I am teaching Podcasting 101 and Audio Engineering 101 for Podcasters at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg, OH in September 2025. https://577foundation.org/  ⭐️I will update my website in 2026 to reflect the services I offer. ⭐️I have room for two new clients (August 2025). Contact me through my website.  I help people start and produce podcasts. I help authors narrate audiobooks. I help people from all walks of life say drug names correctly. I moderate CE sessions at conferences at “doctor conferences”  I'd like to record some legacy interviews in 2026. I still plan to host both of my podcasts, too.   The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast - Update   The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast is still going strong. We're on episode 344 today, and I plan to continue publishing weekly episodes until January 2026. At that point, I'll switch to a monthly schedule. In today's episode, I summarize the episodes I published this summer.   The Perrysburg Podcast (my local podcast) — Update   The Perrysburg Podcast is a resource for Perrysburg residents. We talk about what's in Perrysburg and why people like to live here. It's a 3-year service project I started for the town where I live. The website is perrysburgpodcast.com. I'm in the last year of producing weekly episodes, and the podcast is scheduled to end on July 3, 2026. In this episode, I summarized the episodes I published this summer.   Thank you to Frank Racioppi for nominating The Perrysburg Podcast for Best Local Podcast in the 2025 Ear Worthy Awards. Frank runs a blog called Ear Worthy. Click to read the blog. https://medium.com/ear-worthy/announcing-the-nominees-for-the-ear-worthy-awards-049723d052c9    What have I been listening to?  Music - I added some Coldplay songs to my favorite playlist. Podcasts - The School of Podcasting Podcast, The Collective RX Podcast,  The Diabetes Remission Roadmap Podcast, and Episode 283 of The Pharmacist's Voice Podcast Audiobooks - How to be a Patient by Sana Goldberg and The Brain That Changes Itself by Dr. Norman Doidge, MD   What have I been reading? I read printed books with Kraig almost daily. Three examples are: The Spy School Series by Stuart Gibbs 20 Years of Internet Humor by Bill Williams Dragons Love Tacos by Adam Rubin   What have I been watching? Modern Family (TV Series) Survivor (Reality TV Show) The Good Place (TV Series)  Deep Fake (Movie)  The Pick Up Zootopia (Movie)   What have I been playing? Ticket to Ride Board Game Euphoria Board Game    If you know someone who might like this episode, please share it with them.    Previous Updates on this podcast Episode 331 Spring 2025 Update Episode 319 Winter 2025 Update Episode 305 Fall 2024 Update Episode 291 Summer 2024 Update Episode 279 Spring 2024 Update Episode 264 Winter 2024 Update  Episode 252 Fall 2023 Update Episode 238 Summer 2023 Update Episode 217 Spring 2023 Update Episode 200 Winter 2023 Update Episode 186 Fall 2022 Update   Kim's websites and social media links: ✅ Monthly email newsletter sign-up link https://bit.ly/3AHJIaF  ✅ LinkedIn Newsletter link https://bit.ly/40VmV5B ✅ Business website https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com ✅ Buy my book on amazon.com https://amzn.to/4iAKNBs  ✅ The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast https://www.thepharmacistsvoice.com/podcast ✅ Drug pronunciation course https://www.kimnewlove.com ✅ A Behind-the-scenes look at The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast © Online Course https://www.kimnewlove.com  ✅ LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimnewlove ✅ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kim.newlove.96 ✅ Twitter https://twitter.com/KimNewloveVO ✅ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/kimnewlovevo/ ✅ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCA3UyhNBi9CCqIMP8t1wRZQ ✅ ACX (Audiobook Narrator Profile) https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A10FSORRTANJ4Z ✅ Start a podcast with the same coach who helped me get started (Dave Jackson from The School of Podcasting)! **Affiliate Link - NEW 9-8-23**      Thank you for listening to episode 344 of The Pharmacist's Voice ® Podcast. 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“Get your fresh local insects, and frass too!” If Pat Crowley had his way, insects and their byproducts (most notably frass used as fertilizer) would take their place alongside vegetables and flowers as profitable enterprises for local farms. And the best part is, they are fed on a widely-available byproduct: some of the 100 million tons of food waste that is currently going into landfills in the United States.Pat is the founder and CEO of Chapul Farms, which designs, builds and operates insect farms, having featured on Shark Tank in 2014. If you saw that episode, the company has changed a lot since then, changing their focus from raising crickets to raising black soldier fly larvae (a protein source for other animals) and their frass, i.e. the excrement and exoskeletons of the flies that can be used as fertilizer. This interview with host Katie Kulla is fascinating both for the insect's potential as a new farm product, as well as learning how Chapul Farms has raised funds, including the regenerative funding platform where they raised $2 million in an hour. Connect With Guest:Instagram: @chapulinnovationcenterWebsite: chapulfarms.com Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.Discover innovative packaging solutions at A-ROO Company, your one-stop destination for customizable and eco-friendly packaging, including floral, produce, and specialty packaging. Enjoy an exclusive 15% discount with code "GFM15" for GFM Podcast listeners at shop.a-roo.com.Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Send us a textWhat if teaching children about nutrition could be as vibrant and engaging as a rainbow? Dr. Jessica Miller transforms healthy eating education through her colorful children's book "Rico Eats a Rainbow," bringing her unique background as both educator and public health specialist to tackle childhood nutrition challenges.Dr. Miller shares the heartwarming story behind her book's creation—initially designed as a personal gift for her nephew Rico before evolving into a powerful educational tool now used in schools nationwide. The genius of her approach lies in its positive framing: rather than demonizing certain foods, the book celebrates the colorful variety of nutritious options available to children. This strategy has earned enthusiastic endorsements from physicians who recognize its potential to address the alarming rise in childhood chronic conditions they witness daily.As we discover during our conversation, "Rico Eats a Rainbow" does more than just teach nutrition facts—it empowers children by positioning them as knowledgeable guides who can teach their parents something new. The book cleverly models family conversations about food choices and introduces concepts like farmer's markets as accessible adventures rather than intimidating health mandates. Dr. Miller's careful attention to language—avoiding phrases like "bad foods" in favor of more balanced messaging—creates a judgment-free zone where families can learn together.The impact of Dr. Miller's work extends beyond individual families, with teachers developing entire curriculum units around the book and pediatricians keeping copies in their offices to loan to patients. Now expanding into a series with forthcoming titles on physical activity and hand hygiene, Dr. Miller has found her calling in creating children's literature with strong public health messaging that resonates with readers of all ages. Whether you're a parent struggling with picky eaters, an educator seeking engaging health materials, or simply someone interested in creative approaches to public health challenges, this conversation offers valuable insights into how colorful storytelling can transform healthy habits.Support the showhttps://linktr.ee/genthebuilder

Today I think back on "The Thinking Booth". A pop up activity I put together at a Farmers Market many moons ago. 

Ep 223 | This week on Discover Ag, Natalie and Tara dig into the headlines shaping agriculture, policy, and culture — with their usual dose of snark and sincerity

Soralla Gonzalez of Tampa Bay, FL shares how she has overcome struggles to find customers by being resilient, implementing marketing strategies, failing fast, and staying focused on her true passionGet full show notes and transcript here: https://forrager.com/podcast/147

Over more than 30 years, Featherstone Farm has grown their CSA and wholesaling to the point where they are now growing on 135 acres and have scaled up some of their major crops- for one example, they are storing 120 tons or more of carrots every year. These are distributed through their CSA and wholesaling. Though Featherstone has gotten a lot bigger over the years, they have remained committed to high agricultural standards with a Real Organic Project certification and high standards for the nearly 50 farm workers that they employ.Jack Hedin started the farm with his wife in 1994, and Abby Benson is the farm's production manager and part of the leadership team. In this interview with host Katie Kulla, Jack and Abby discuss overcoming the production and logistics challenges that saw the farm grow from a much smaller size to having as many as 1400 CSA members in some years. Farming is never without a challenge, though, and they discuss how changing weather patterns are resulting in prolonged wet periods that threaten many of their crops with increased disease pressure, and how they are planning for other challenges to keep the farm healthy into the future.Connect With Guest:Instagram: @featherstonefarmmnWebsite: featherstonefarm.com Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support: Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more. BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

Rusty Halvorson and Sarah Heinrich bring you some of the week's top headlines in agriculture.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sophie McNeill, marketing manager for the Portage Park Farmers Market, joins Lisa Dent to share the scoop on seasonal markets running through October. Held on select Sundays at 4100 N. Long Ave, the market serves up fresh produce, meats, baked goods, live music, and more!

Three Ships grew from $4,000 to $1M revenue in four years. Learn how the founders used retail partnerships, rebranding, and funding tactics to grow a beauty brand in a saturated market.For more on Three Ships and show notes click here.  Subscribe and watch Shopify Masters on YouTube!Sign up for your FREE Shopify Trial here.

Anne Massie and Virginia Pleasant share how they've grown Region Roots Local Farm and Food Hub to increase opportunities for famers to feed their regional communities. “The Region” is how the area of Northwest Indiana where they are based is known locally. Both co-executive directors of the NWI (Northwest Indiana) Food Council, they tell us how they've rapidly grown their grassroots nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a just and regenerative food system.They discuss considerations including how big of a population can be supported by a food hub, effective programs, how to get funding, and how they've been dealing with the cancellation of promised funding by the federal government this year. This food hub is really helping open up markets for farmers and getting more local food into the community, and the conversation emphasizes how to actually get community collaboration, farmer support, and public policy to work together to shape food policy.Connect With Guest:Instagram: @region_roots_food_hubWebsite: regionroots.org Podcast Sponsors: Huge thanks to our podcast sponsors as they make this podcast FREE to everyone with their generous support:BCS two-wheel tractors are designed and built in Italy where small-scale farming has been a way of life for generations. Discover the beauty of BCS on your farm with PTO-driven implements for soil-working, shredding cover crops, spreading compost, mowing under fences, clearing snow, and more – all powered by a single, gear-driven machine that's tailored to the size and scale of your operation. To learn more, view sale pricing, or locate your nearest dealer, visit BCS America. Farmhand is the all-in-one virtual assistant created for CSA farmers. With five-star member support, custom websites, shop management, and seamless billing, Farmhand makes it effortless to market, manage, and grow a thriving CSA. Learn more and set up a demo with the founder at farmhand.partners/gfm. Nifty Hoops builds complete gothic high tunnels that are easy to install and built to last. Their bolt-together construction makes setup straightforward and efficient, whether it's a small backyard hoophouse, or a dozen large production-scale high tunnels- especially through their community build option, where professional builders work alongside your crew, family, or neighbors to build each structure- usually in a single day. Visit niftyhoops.com to learn more.Subscribe To Our Magazine -all new subscriptions include a FREE 28-Day Trial

It's national farmers market week. Sweet corn is in season and Bradley is so excited! Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau news; One star reviews and the five second rule! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The three boomers talk about ubiquitous summer farmer's markets and what they sell, and how they've changed over the years. As always, it's also very funny.

In this fresh and funny episode of Lady Journey, standup, impressionist & actor Anna Roisman shares how she discovered her talent for impressions during Covid

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