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Growing for Market is the farmer-to-farmer magazine for local food and flower growers, for 33 years and growing. GFM keeps you informed about the business of growing and selling vegetables, cut flowers, plants, herbs, and other food products. If you are market farming or gardening, you'll find valuable information that will help make your business more profitable and enjoyable, all written by farm... more

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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 a... more

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 seei... more

Learn about the origins of Turtle Tree Seeds, and why co-founder Beth Everett returned to her family’s fourth-generation farm in this week’s podcast with host April Parms Jones. Founded in 1994, Turtle Tree Seed grows and sells exclusively biodynamic... more

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 curre... more

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Ellen Polishuk
Co-author of 'Start Your Farm' and consultant for farmers through Plant to Profit.
Plant to Profit
Episode: Ellen Polishuk on what she learned from 30+ years of farming and how to keep learning from other farmers
Beth Everett
Owner of Metal Lark Heart, a CSA and biodynamic seed company
Metal Lark Heart
Episode: Scaling up, scaling down and finding the right farm size over 20+ years of farming with Chris Jagger of Blue Fox Farm in Oregon
Noah Poulos
Co-owner of Wild East Farm in Marion, North Carolina, focusing on diversified farming operations.
Wild East Farm
Episode: How to plan for and bounce back from flooding with Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm in North Carolina
Grace Lam
Owner of Fiveforks Farms, a cut flower farm in Upton, Massachusetts
Fivefork Farms
Episode: Scaling up and growing 60,000 dahlias with Grace Lam of Fivefork Farms in Massachusetts
Pat Crowley
Founder and CEO of Chapul Farms with over 12 years of experience in sustainable food and agriculture
Chapul Farms
Episode: Insects as a solution to food waste and a new farm “crop” with Pat Crowley of Chapul Farms in Oregon
Abby Benson
Farm Manager at Featherstone Farm
Featherstone Farm
Episode: 30+ years of scaling up without lowering standards with Jack Hedin and Abby Benson of Featherstone Farm in Minnesota
Jack Hedin
Co-founder of Featherstone Farm
Featherstone Farm
Episode: 30+ years of scaling up without lowering standards with Jack Hedin and Abby Benson of Featherstone Farm in Minnesota
Diane Aboushi
Co-owner of Halal Pastures Farm, which sells organic halal meats, eggs, fruits, and vegetables.
Halal Pastures
Episode: The business side of growing a farm and balancing family with Diane Aboushi of Halal Pastures
Megan Ayers
First-generation farmer from Indiana focused on regenerative practices
Episode: Sharing the lessons learned growing from urban gardens to Unvarnished Farm in Indiana with Megan Ayers

Hosts

April Parms Jones
Host and writer for Growing For Market Magazine
Katie Kulla
Host of the Growing For Market Podcast
Andrew Meffert
Host and editor of Growing For Market Magazine

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 112 ratings
  • I can’t listen anymore

    I have LOVED this podcast for a long time. Super informative interviews with fascinating experts. But ever since April Parms started hosting, I just literally cannot listen anymore. She talks like a ditzy 12-year-old girl, she offers no interesting commentary, and she has the vocabulary of a small child. Adults should not use the words “awesomeness, ” “deliciousness,” and “amazingness” several times in one sentence, HUNDREDS of times in a single episode. I keep checking back in and being so temp... more

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    ajaj324
    United States3 months ago
  • Lots to learn from this podcast

    Bust out the notebook! There is so much to learn and this podcast is full of useful information and tips to help your veggie or flower farm thrive. I love to listen to this podcast while working on other things, and often find myself stopping to google or bookmark something to add to my toolbox. Book reviews or new tech this podcast covers all kind of topics to make navigating the farm life easier from experts who know how to help. A great resource.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mes1220
    United Statesa year ago
  • Wow!!!

    This is a gem of a podcast. Im a flower grower/seller and I am benefitting from all the useful info from here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Glaiza
    United Statesa year ago
  • Market farmers unite!

    As if GFM magazine wasn’t enough! This podcast is a great companion. Thanks for continuing to be FOR and BY farmers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    four-farmers
    United Statesa year ago
  • Always learn something new

    I usually always learn something new. A great podcast featuring a wide variety of producers and other market advocates, topics, and general good info.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Panda pooh bear
    United Statesa year ago

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The podcast features experienced guests sharing relatable stories, which has helped listeners grow in both knowledge and confidence.
Listeners cite a wealth of useful information and practical tips for farming and market engagement.
The community aspect of the podcast is highly praised, along with its resourcefulness for those in agriculture.
Some feedback indicates dissatisfaction with hosting style changes, but the overall consensus acknowledges the importance of the topic and valuable content shared.

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Scaling up, scaling down and finding the right farm size over 20+ years of farming with Chris Jagger of Blue Fox Farm in Oregon
Q: What have you enjoyed about your CSA process?
It's been challenging in our area due to low vegetable consumption, but we've introduced unique vegetables and helped educate our community.
Scaling up, scaling down and finding the right farm size over 20+ years of farming with Chris Jagger of Blue Fox Farm in Oregon
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about the dry farming that you do on your farm?
We're able to irrigate from the river or from the ground depending on the crop, which allows us to manage our resources effectively.
How to plan for and bounce back from flooding with Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm in North Carolina
Q: What would you do to help and make the farm more resilient in case of future flooding?
Noah emphasized the importance of drainage planning and creating an economic buffer for emergencies.
How to plan for and bounce back from flooding with Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm in North Carolina
Q: Was there produce that you had to throw away because it was inundated with floodwaters?
Fortunately, none of the floodwaters got to the gardens, and they managed to keep their cooler running to preserve the harvested vegetables.
How to plan for and bounce back from flooding with Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm in North Carolina
Q: Did you have any warning that such catastrophic flooding was coming?
Noah described it as a gradual realization, initially thinking the storm wouldn't affect them but preparing as the forecast worsened.

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What is Growing For Market Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Focused on supporting local food and flower growers, this podcast features interviews and discussions centered around the business of market farming and sustainable agricultural practices. Episodes present insights from experienced farmers, covering topics like cut flower farming, organic certification, community-supported agriculture, soil health, and innovative marketing strategies. The emphasis is on providing relatable, actionable advice that can help both novice and seasoned farmers adapt to the ever-evolving challenges in agriculture and improve their farming practices. The unique farmer-to-farmer perspective enriches the content, making it especially relevant for those engaged in the agricultural sector or with a passion for sustaina... more

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1. Ellen Polishuk
2. Beth Everett
3. Noah Poulos
4. Grace Lam
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7. Jack Hedin
8. Diane Aboushi

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