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The Organic Grower Podcast

Organic Growers Alliance
Organic Farming
Sustainable Agriculture
Organic Growing
Crop Rotation
Community Supported Agriculture
Soil Health
Market Gardening
Protected Cropping
Organic Horticulture
Knepp Market Garden
Crop Planning
The Organic Growers Alliance
Food Security
Season Extension
Crops
Pitney Farm Market Garden
Dartmoor National Park
Chagfood Community Market Garden
No-Dig Farming
Woodland Management

The Organic Grower Podcast aims to bring together organic growers from across the UK to share their skills and experiences with those looking to deepen their knowledge of the organic growing world. It will be practical in focus, getting straight into the nitty-gritty of people’s growing practices and business operations.

Liv James is taking the reins from James Butterworth. Liv has been a grower f... more

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In this episode, OGPod host Liv James interviews from Groundswell Agricultural festival. Guests include Anne Rees, Head of Horticulture at the Soil Association, Michael Kennard, founder at Compost Club and Rebecca (Bee) Laughton, Hortic... more

The Organic Growers Alliance Podcast is BACK! Join new host Liv James for a deep dive in to all things growing in the horticulture sector. Nerdy natters into growing operations from growers across the UK plus more about the people in growing...what's... more

In this episode, James goes back into the archives to find some of the best deep dives on growing specific crops. This one features radicchio, herbs, celtuce, leeks, peas and beetroot. Whether you're sowing in the greenhouse, harvesting outside or dr... more

In this episode, James responds to listeners questions about running a plant sale as an add-on to a vegetable growing enterprise, based on his experience of developing a profitable plant sale enterprise at Cotswold Market Garden/Conygree Farm. What a... more

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Recent Guests

Ashley Wheeler
Chicory specialist, early contributor on Radicchio
Episode 6 guest on Radicchio
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Calyxte Calanda
Herbs specialist featured on Episode 3
Calyxta inspiration on herbs
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Michael Fitzsimmons
Crop specialist discussing Seltos
Episode 25
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Jess Taylor
Leeks specialist from Episode 31
Leeks focus
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Rosanna Catterall
Beetroot grower from Episode 7
Beetroot episode
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Sina Jensen
Beetroot grower from Episode 7
Beetroot episode
Episode: OGPod Episode 36: Top of the Crops...into the OGPod Archive
Dan Betterton
Founder, The Kitchen Garden People
The Kitchen Garden People, FarmEd
Episode: OGPod Episode 34: Dan Betterton and The Kitchen Garden People @ FarmEd
Jamie Carr
Owner/operator of Blacklands Organics, Oxfordshire
Blacklands Organics
Episode: OGPod Episode 32: Jamie Carr and Blacklands Organics
Jez Taylor
Head Grower at Daylesford Organic Farms
Daylesford Organic Farms
Episode: OGPod Episode 31: Jez Taylor and Daylesford Organic

Host

James Butterworth
Host of discussions focusing on organic farming practices and experiences shared by various grower experts across the UK.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Inspirational & informative

    Recently discovered this gem. I’m up to episode 11. Love the variety of growers, their different scales and generosity in sharing their experiences. Learning heaps. Thanks

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fio Lottie
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • This is great, a podcast with UK organic growers generously sharing their experiences and insights in depth. Hope it continues.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    antonrosenfeld
    2 years ago
  • Mark Growing Well

    Brilliant. Great to finally have a UK-based organic growing podcast. Very useful. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Soap Dodger 4000
    United Kingdom2 years ago

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They find the content inspiring and relevant, especially thanking the show for addressing community-focused agricultural issues.
Listeners appreciate the variety of topics and expertise shared by different growers, highlighting practical insights that are applicable to their farming endeavors.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#198
United States/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#104
United Kingdom/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#55
Italy/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#247
Australia/Science/Nature
Apple Podcasts
#48
Ireland/Science/Nature
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#141
Spain/Science/Nature

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

OGPod Episode 31: Jez Taylor and Daylesford Organic
Q: What would you do differently if you moved to a smaller scale?
Jez suggests focusing on high-value crops like mixed leaf, herbs, and flowers, maintaining strong relationships with chefs, and potentially leveraging a small processing kitchen to create value-added products.
OGPod Episode 31: Jez Taylor and Daylesford Organic
Q: So you just react to what the season has gone by and tweak accordingly?
Yes, he emphasizes iterative planning, learning from previous seasons, staggering plantings where possible, and adjusting crops like kale depending on actual menu and customer demand to avoid waste.
OGPod Episode 31: Jez Taylor and Daylesford Organic
Q: And how do you go about deciding what to grow and how much to grow of it?
Jez explains that tenure at Daylesford informs a responsive approach, tweaking plantings year to year based on past outcomes and menu changes, with a focus on meeting the needs of a fixed group of in-house customers while staying adaptable to demand shifts.
OGPod Episode 19: Rebecca Laughton and the Landworkers Alliance
Q: What's your assessment of where they are at in that process and how well it's going?
Bea notes that the public sector procurement of organic veg in Wales is growing well, moving from one farm supplying courgettes to multiple farms and counties engaging in the process.
OGPod Episode 25: Michael Fitzsimmons and Cinderwood Market Garden
Q: How do you feel about leaving the business and what led to your decision?
Michael shares mixed feelings, citing struggles with mental health and the realization that the business might thrive with new leadership after he leaves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Organic Grower Podcast

What is The Organic Grower Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The focus is on connecting organic growers throughout the UK, aiming to share critical skills, successes, and the challenges faced in the realm of organic farming. Each episode is grounded in practical discussions that can resonate with both novice and established growers, covering a wide array of topics such as sustainable farming practices, business insights specific to organic growing, and personal stories from various growers. Noteworthy discussions often involve specific agricultural techniques such as crop rotations, partnerships, community-supported agriculture, and innovative marketing strategies. The podcast serves as an engaging platform for those looking to deepen their understanding of organic farming techniques while being insp... more

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1. Ashley Wheeler
2. Calyxte Calanda
3. Michael Fitzsimmons
4. Jess Taylor
5. Rosanna Catterall
6. Sina Jensen
7. Dan Betterton
8. Jamie Carr

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