Growing For Market Podcast

Andrew Mefferd, Katie Kulla, April Parms Jones

Sustainable Agriculture

Farmers Markets

Aquaponics

Flower Farming

Community Engagement

Floral Design

Organic Farming

Food Justice

Local Food Systems

Fresh Movements Mobile Market

Urban Growers Collective

Local Food Movement

C90 Ocean Minerals

Funding For Agriculture

Small Scale Farming

Vegetable Farming

Old City Acres

Farming

Farmhand

Marketing Strategy

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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Publishes	Weekly	Episodes	156	Founded	3 years ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Self-ImprovementEducationHow To

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Latest Episodes

Changing mum bloom time with light deprivation and recovering from natural disaster with Rose and Rick Bengtson of Ice Moon Farms in Texas

During their first full season, Rick and Rose Bengtson of Ice Moon Farms suffered catastrophic damage from wind and flooding. As devastating as that was, they bounced back and we can learn from the way they rebuilt and the strategies they used to pro... more

20 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 18 min

Late-season superstars: heirloom chrysanthemums from propagation to sale with Kate Dagnal of Goose Creek Gardens in Pennsylvania

Heirloom chrysanthemums fill an important role for local growers- as very late bloomers they can be one of the last flowers in the fall to keep cash flow going after others have succumbed to the cold. Our guest this week, Kate Dagnal of Goose Creek G... more

13 Jan 2026 • 1 hr 37 min

Perennial vegetables to plant once and harvest many times with Michalina Hunter of Cicada Seeds in British Columbia

This week Michalina Hunter tells us how she got so interested in perennial vegetables that she started a seed company specializing in them, Cicada Seeds! In this interview with host April Parms Jones, we hear about the advantages of vegetables that y... more

6 Jan 2026 • 53 min

Breedng biodiverse Pacific Northwest-adapted seeds with Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon

This week Andrew Still tells us how Adaptive Seeds started in 2009 as an outgrowth of the Seed Ambassadors Project to steward and keep rare and heritage vegetable and flower varieties alive. In the intervening 15+ years they have furthered their miss... more

30 Dec 2025 • 1 hr 53 min

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Recent Guests

Andrew Still

Co-founder of Adaptive Seeds, focused on seed breeding and biodiversity preservation.

Adaptive Seeds

Episode: Breedng biodiverse Pacific Northwest-adapted seeds with Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon

Tatiana Schreiber

Social Research Director at Rich Earth Institute, involved with farmer interaction and research.

Rich Earth Institute

Episode: The fertilizer you make every day: fertilizing with urine with the Rich Earth Institute

Abe Noe-Hays

Director of Research at Rich Earth Institute, advocates for recycling human waste and has a background in composting toilets.

Rich Earth Institute

Episode: The fertilizer you make every day: fertilizing with urine with the Rich Earth Institute

Debbie Aller

Senior Extension Associate at Cornell University, Director of New York Center for Organics Recycling and Education.

Cornell University

Episode: The fertilizer you make every day: fertilizing with urine with the Rich Earth Institute

Jen Aron

Agroecologist and owner of Blue Raven Farm

Blue Raven Farm

Episode: Healthy soil as a remedy for pest and disease problems with Jen Aron of Blue Raven Farm in Oregon

Elizabeth Kelly

Manager and grower of an urban microfarm specializing in cut flowers.

Happy Dragon Flower Farm

Episode: Urban flower farming on multiple plots with Elizabeth Lutz Kelly of Happy Dragon Flower Farm in Ohio

Emily Grassie

Director of Food Access Programs at the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets

Maine Federation of Farmers Markets

Episode: Harvest Bucks- making farmers market SNAP dollars go twice as far with Emily Grassie of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets

Lennie Larkin

A flower grower and business coach, author of the book Flower Farming for Profit.

B-Side Farm

Episode: How to price your flowers with Lennie Larkin of Flower Farming for Profit

Vern Grubinger

Vegetable and berry specialist with 35 years of experience at UVM Extension.

University of Vermont Extension

Episode: Improving tunnel tomato production by picking the low-hanging fruit with Vern Grubinger from the University of Vermont

Hosts

Andrew Meffert

Host of the podcast and editor of Growing For Market Magazine, bringing valuable insights from the field with a focus on practical agricultural knowledge.

April Parms Jones

Host of the podcast known for facilitating engaging conversations with farmers and experts, providing insights on sustainable farming practices.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 116 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 States7 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.
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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 States2 years 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
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Panda pooh bear
United States2 years ago

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Overall, the knowledge shared by guests is considered rich and beneficial for anyone in the farming community.

Many find the podcast a valuable resource for improving their farming operations and staying informed about market trends.

Listeners appreciate the informative content and the practical advice offered by industry experts.

Some feedback includes critiques of hosting styles, particularly regarding the new hosts' delivery and engagement.

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Apple Podcasts	#67	United States/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#139	United Kingdom/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#153	Canada/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#167	France/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#199	Australia/Education/How To
Apple Podcasts	#26	South Korea/Education/How To

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Breedng biodiverse Pacific Northwest-adapted seeds with Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon

Q: So what do you see as the biggest benefit of biodiversity in those populations?

Having lots of diversity in that population is helpful for a lot of reasons, including being able to select your own pedigree out of it or select your own unique variety from that population as like a breeding gene pool.

Breedng biodiverse Pacific Northwest-adapted seeds with Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon

Q: So did you find an okra that you liked?

Yeah, we found two. We found one called Burmese okra that happens to be a Southeast Asian variety that grows a pretty small, short plant and produces early.

Breedng biodiverse Pacific Northwest-adapted seeds with Andrew Still of Adaptive Seeds in Oregon

Q: So can you tell us what type of traits you want to encourage that will help varieties do well in the Pacific Northwest?

The most important thing for us is, does it make seed in our climate? There's a lot of varieties that grow really well here, that don't produce seed or are challenging in certain ways.

The fertilizer you make every day: fertilizing with urine with the Rich Earth Institute

Q: What are some farmers' thoughts on fertilizing with human waste products?

Farmers generally don't have significant concerns about using urine, but they are interested in the safety data and the environmental benefits.

The fertilizer you make every day: fertilizing with urine with the Rich Earth Institute

Q: What are the main nutrients found in human waste that are typically flushed down the toilet?

Nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, and trace nutrients like sulfur and calcium are found in human urine.

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Focusing on the business aspects of farming and local food production, this podcast provides valuable insights and practical advice from experienced farmers and industry experts. Key topics include urban farming practices, sustainable agriculture, pricing strategies for flower growers, and the nuances of community-supported agriculture. Episodes feature engaging discussions with professionals about overcoming unique challenges in farming, optimizing production techniques, and promoting local food systems. The content is tailored to aspiring farmers, market gardeners, and those involved in sustainable agriculture, making it a vital resource for anyone looking to enhance their farming knowledge and business practices.

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2. Tatiana Schreiber
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8. Lennie Larkin

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