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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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This week we welcome Emily Grassie, the Director of Food Access Programs at the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets (MFFM) to talk about Harvest Bucks, an innovative program that helps SNAP recipients double their dollars when spent at farmers market... more

Flower pricing can be tricky with so many factors affecting value, between different crops, different markets and varying types of arrangements. You want to make sure you’re putting the price of your flowers high enough so you’re making a profit, but... more

As the Vegetable and Berry Specialist at the University of Vermont for 35 years, Vern has a lot of experience with helping growers improve their high tunnel tomato production. One of the best ways to find out what is working on actual farms is with a... more

We get together with Nella Mae Parks and Maud Powell this week to discuss the challenges of farming in arid environments, and a new network they are forming for growers in those climates! Nella Mae and Maud are from dry parts of Oregon, and they are ... more

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Recent Guests

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
Sarah Gretsinger
Experienced horticulturist and CSA provider
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Episode: Sarah Gretsinger of The Kale Next Door on scaling down and intensifying production in Akron, Ohio
Jason Gearheart
Owner of Integrated Elements, specializing in compost production
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Episode: Making and evaluating biologically active compost with Jason Gearheart of Integrated Elements Compost in Indiana
Sarah Scott
Farmer and CPA at Scott Farm & Flower
Scott Farm & Flower
Episode: End of year tax and accounting strategies from farmer/CPA Sarah Scott of Scott Farm & Flower in New York State
Ellen Polishuk
Co-author of 'Start Your Farm' and consultant for farmers through Plant to Profit.
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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

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

4.8 out of 5 stars from 113 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 States5 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
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    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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Harvest Bucks- making farmers market SNAP dollars go twice as far with Emily Grassie of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
Q: How has the Harvest Bucks program been affected by recent grant funding issues?
The program is currently facing challenges due to uncertainty around federal grants like GusNIP, impacting funding that supports the matching incentive for SNAP purchases.
Harvest Bucks- making farmers market SNAP dollars go twice as far with Emily Grassie of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
Q: Where does the money come from for these programs?
The funding for Maine Harvest Bucks comes from federal grants, state-level support, and private donations through fundraising efforts.
Harvest Bucks- making farmers market SNAP dollars go twice as far with Emily Grassie of the Maine Federation of Farmers Markets
Q: Can you tell us what the Maine Harvest Bucks program is?
Maine Harvest Bucks is Maine's nutrition incentive program that allows SNAP recipients to earn bonus Harvest Bucks for fresh fruits and vegetables when they use their SNAP benefits at participating farmers markets.
How to price your flowers with Lennie Larkin of Flower Farming for Profit
Q: What advice do you have for new farmers setting prices?
Start simply with pricing, categorize flowers by per stem price, and practice creating bouquets to find a price point.
How to price your flowers with Lennie Larkin of Flower Farming for Profit
Q: What trips up new flower farmers the most when it comes to pricing?
The preoccupation with being fair to customers, worrying about competition, and overthinking pricing lead to struggles for new flower farmers.

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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. Emily Grassie
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3. Vern Grubinger
4. Sarah Gretsinger
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6. Sarah Scott
7. Ellen Polishuk
8. Beth Everett

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