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Insights for vegetable farmers and market gardeners who earn, or want to earn, a living growing vegetables profitably. In each episode, I talk with a beginning or experienced farmer, diving deep into their story to find out what makes their market farm successful. I focus on in-the-field farming. Soil preparation, weed management, post-harvest processing, appropriate technology, farm tools and equ... more

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Recent Guests

Corinna Bench
CSA farmer with a 425-member CSA
Unspecified farm
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Sam Belavance
Farmer at Sunset Lake CBD
Sunset Lake CBD
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Leslie Dennis
Farmer who leveraged partnerships to reach health-conscious customers
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Episode: How the Smartest Farmers I Know Stopped Competing and Started Winning
Kevin Espiritu
Founder of Epic Gardening
Epic Gardening
Episode: How the Smartest Farmers I Know Stopped Competing and Started Winning
Bill Brinkerhoff
Owner at Argus Farm Stop
Argus Farm Stop, Ann Arbor
Episode: How the Smartest Farmers I Know Stopped Competing and Started Winning
Taylor Mendel
Farmer in Vermont operating Footprint Farm, seven years into farming
Footprint Farm (Vermont)
Episode: Making a Living Farming (MFB 53)
Jodi Robuck
Farmer featured in the episode, based in New Zealand
Independent vegetable farmer
Episode: 5 Variables That Turn an Underperforming Crop Into a Top Earner
Becky Hume
Farm manager and seed breeder
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Episode: 5 Common Farm Purchases vs. the $10,000 Question
Taylor Mendell
Owner/Operator of Footprint Farm, Vermont
Footprint Farm
Episode: Year-Round Farming on 1.5 Acres (MFB 48)

Host

Diego Footer
Host of Market Farming Basics; affiliated with Modern Grower Podcast Network.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 448 ratings
  • Good podcast about small-scale commercial agriculture. The episodes about growing are pretty good, but those about the business of farming are usually great.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Yttrium Nitrate
    5 months ago
  • Practical farm business advice

    I very much enjoy listening to the show and gleaning from all the wisdom of farmers and entrepreneurs.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jaar Farms
    United States2 years ago
  • The nuts and bolts of small scale farming

    Been listening and following Diego for almost a decade. Never imagined we’d end up being farmers, we were just a couple of passionate gardeners when we discovered him. He was a big inspiration and we probably wouldn’t be doing what we’re doing if it wasn’t for him. Never would have imagined what was possible. Thanks Diego.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicknameislamegame
    United States2 years ago
  • Best podcast ever!

    Thank you for all the podcasts you do, please keep producing them they are so good I’ve shared them with thousands of the clients around Chicago and Tallahassee to promote you and your business! It’s helped me to start up Star of the Sea Farm and looking forward to making this world a healthier and better place because of you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Star of the sea 1917
    United States2 years ago
  • Thank you

    Thank you Diego. The knowledge I’ve gained listening to your shows has helped me start my own business.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Kells #1 fan
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's ability to pull practical questions from guests and unpack real-world business constraints.
Insightful, practical farming guidance with actionable takeaways.
Some listeners note the intro can be rough, but the content remains consistently valuable.
High praise for the show's depth on small-farm profitability and sustainable practices.

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Multiplying Microbes and Their Regionality - Gardening Beyond Basics 82
Q: How does formulation (dry vs liquid) affect efficacy and practicality in the field?
Dry formulations can be stored at room temperature and later reactivated in liquid form, but they involve more handling steps and higher costs; liquids are generally more convenient for tank mixes, though both can be effective when managed properly.
Multiplying Microbes and Their Regionality - Gardening Beyond Basics 82
Q: What is the challenge of multiplying microbes for field applications?
While lab growth can be straightforward, achieving large enough quantities without contamination on the farm is challenging, requiring sterile handling and careful control of the growing environment.
Cover Crops, Biomass, and Nutrient Cycling - Gardening Beyond Basics 75
Q: What if somebody was just fighting compaction and they weren't beholden to any sort of crop rotation?
The guest suggests using grasses like sorghum-sudan, annual ryegrass, cereal rye, or oats as the best options for alleviating compaction, with tillage radish (or daikon) to address deeper root penetration; choosing species depends on the specific soil depth and compaction and using a mix that includes both shallow- and deep-rooted plants to break up soil layers while maintaining soil health.
Manures and Potential Toxins in Compost - Gardening Beyond Basics - 61
Q: Why do you run toxicology reports on your compost?
To ensure the inputs are free from residues from pesticides, herbicides, and fungicides, especially since drift and nearby farming can affect compost raw materials, and to provide reassurance about the safety of the final bagged product.
How Cover Crops Can Break Up Soil Compaction - Gardening Beyond Basics 55
Q: So do you typically see a yield drop where somebody's producing at a high level pre no-till, and then they go and start to transition no-till, maybe yield drops, their soil structure improves, and then it starts getting back up there and creeping back up?
Yes, yield may decline initially as the soil structure is improved over time during the transition to no-till farming.

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A practical show focused on helping vegetable farmers and market gardeners earn a living through hands-on farming, operational discipline, and smart business framing. Episodes emphasize real-world farm decisions—hiring, cash flow, pricing, marketing, soil health, and post-harvest practices—paired with actionable frameworks and step-by-step roadmaps. The host leans into gritty, numbers-backed guidance, case studies from small to mid-sized farms, and interviews with farmers who've scaled or refined their operations. A notable strength is the blend of field-tested tactics with clear, repeatable processes that listeners can apply quickly, whether they're just starting out or aiming to optimize an established market garden.

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