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Bootstrap Farmer Radio
by Nick Burton
Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you're just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in their apartment, you'll find something for you in this podcast. We talk about USA-made products like our greenhouses and seed trays, microgreens, aquaponics, flower farming, propagation, and more.
Episodes
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Join Us at Farm Resort: 2 Days of Game-Changing Farming Secrets with JM Fortier
Join us at the Farm Resort in White Wright, Texas on April 27th and 28th for an event that will transform your farming skills. Learn from JM Fortier, an experienced market farmer and speaker. Get ready for workshops on boosting farm productivity, soil management, and innovative growing…
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Farming After 50: Adapting for Mobility
This talk with returning guests from Bouldin Food Forest. Vanessa Bates and Ben McConnell are for individuals interested in or currently engaged in market farming and navigating the new challenges and opportunities that come with being over 50. As we age, our physical capabilities can change, and...
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When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery
In September 2023, Bouldin Food Forest faced a test of strength and spirit when ferocious winds tore through their farm, ravaging structures and leaving chaos in their wake. In this heartfelt video, Vanessa and Ben unveil the reality of severe weather impacts on agriculture and share a powerful...
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A Bigger in Texas Market Farm | Bouldin Food Forest
Meet Ben and Vanessa of Bouldin Food Forest serving the Austin, Texas market. Bouldin Food Forest grows rich, nutrient-dense food using regenerative agriculture methods. It's a throwback to when agriculture was about craftsmanship, not industrial mechanization and chemicals favored by today's…
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8 Profit Crops for Greenhouse Growing
The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook What crops make the most money in a Hoop House? What options do farmers need when growing year-round? What are ways big growers leverage every square inch of protected culture? Andrew Mefferd, the author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Growers...
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GMO Vs. Hybrid Seeds- A Very Deep Dive with Andrew Mefferd
We dive deep. And we mean deep into how hybrid seeds are developed and brought to market with Andrew Mefferd. Andrew is the owner/editor of Growing For Market Magazine, author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, and served many years at the trial farm at Johnny's Selected Seeds.…
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What Do Farm Nerds Talk About After Hours?
A family reunion of sorts, Bootstrap Farmer welcomes Andrew Mefferd, publisher of Growing for Market Magazine and author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, to the studio, along with Bootstrap Farmers Director of Sales Randy Cummings & Customer Service Specialist Kari Danial. Host...
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Reaction to JM Fortier Interview by Bootstrap Farmer Podcast Crew
In this reaction video, the Bootstrap Farmer Podcast crew dives deeper into the JM Fortier interview with Bootstrap Farmer ( https://youtu.be/Kd_jZnRaQbk ) and discus individual takeaways from @TheMarketGardeners TIMESTAMPS: 00:17 Intro 00:45 Farm Sustainability 09:59 School and Healthy Living...
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Market Gardener Sales Channels
Being a Market Gardener means serving our buyers where they are most likely to convert into repeatable sales at prices to keep you thriving in your agricultural business. In this episode, we look at many sales opportunities small farms have to serve their markets through traditional farmers...
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FARM AMBASSADOR, MICHAEL BELL, DALLAS 1/2 ACRE FARM
No stranger to the DFW growing community, Michael Bell runs a small farm just outside Dallas, TX. He sells direct to consumer seasonal salad veggies directly to his clients on his low-stress terms. If you think you need a lot of acreage or even a water supply, check out what Michael has...
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Who Can Be a Market Gardener| Market Gardener Podcast by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep2
Nick & Karl Binger of Market Garden Paris Natural Farms discuss the qualities of a great market gardener. Patience, planning, and hard work will go a long way as new farmers leave corporate jobs, start second incomes & plan retirement income goals. ************************************ Thanks for...
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What is a Market Gardener? | Market Gardener by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep 1
Are you a Gardener, Hobby Farm, Farmer, or Market Gardner? Bootstrap Farmer supports all growers no matter where they are scaled. But in this new Market Gardener series, we are diving deep into what drives local food and food economics through the lens of farmers working their land year-round. In...
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Jean-Martin Fortier A Celebration of Small Farming
Bootstrap Farmer engages in an enlightening conversation with legendary Jean-Martin Fortier @TheMarketGardeners on various subjects concerning the state of small-scale farming as a profession. We share the belief that there's a vast potential to cater to all market sizes, and it's crucial now…
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Everything You Want to Know About Soil Blocks | Mindful Farmer, Sean Pessarra
Mindful Garden's Sean Pessarra has made hundreds of thousands if not a million soil blocks over his farming career. He is also the inventor of the Mindful Gardener Soil Block Drop Seeder. In this interview, Sean discusses the how-to's, whats, and whys of Soil Blocking for seed starting.…
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Meet Sean Pessarra, The Mindful Farmer, Toolmaker, Hoop House Builder, and Small Farm Supporter
Join Sean Pessarra, Nick, and Karl Binger and learn how Sean, the founder of Mindful Farmer, and learn how he took his part-time beekeeping operation in Texas and transformed it into a full-time sustainable agriculture business rich in experience that has led to an amazing career serving farmers...
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How to Start Zero Waste Compost
Have you always wanted to start composting but didn't know where to start or what to buy? In this episode, Neil Kaufman from Dallas College will show you how to get started with zero-waste composting at home or on your market farm. Learn the basics of setting up and managing a zero-waste…
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Aquaponic Farming in Hawaii- Scaling a Farm for Food Security in Remote Regions
A re-release of our 1st interview with Kupu Place Farm's Anthony Mau. In this 2021 Interview, Anthony was beginning year 3 of production on his Honolulu, Hawaii Aquaponic farm featuring shallow water culture raft beds, microgreen production, and edible flowers. Learn about some of the history of...
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Kupu Place Farms: Innovations in Aquaponic Lettuce, Microgreen, & Edible Flower Production
Welcome back to Kupu Place, 2023! Bootstrap Farmer revisits Anthony Mau of Kupu Place Farms for a year 5 catch up. Since the last time, we spoke they have acquired a second location to serve the Hawaiian Islands ever growing food needs. This is an interesting look at the differences in how a farm...
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Moving States to Start New Farms
Two transplants move to Texas to start new farms. Karl Binger (Paris Natural Farm) and Bootstrap Farmer's own Karl Russell discuss moving to a new state and starting a farm from scratch. Find out how they carved out their market, moved chickens across America, and how no one ever told them about...
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Agricultural Strategies to Address Food Security | Visiting Farmers Markets in Africa
Bootstrap Farmers' Farmer-in-Residence, Karl Binger, recently visited Tanzania to observe and learn about small-scale farming practices in rural parts of the country. From working the land with manual tools to sourcing seeds for crops, Karl learned about some of the challenges that these farmers...
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Journey to Successful Farm Life with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm
Join us as we sit down with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm and learn about her journey to successful farm life. From publishing her book, "Tiny But Mighty Farm," to making the transition with her husband, Nate, to build out the market farm of their dreams. She shares advice for those…
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From Beginner Gardener to Creating a Vision of Localized Change: ATL Grow | Milan Turner
Milan Turner was just a beginner gardener, but his journey to inspire others and bring change to his South Atlanta community started with a single basil plant. Now, he's created something amazing - a demonstration garden to provide fresh food access for people living in neighboring food deserts....
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Heating Your Hoop House in the Winter & Pricing Your Farm Products | Market Farmer Q&A Podcast
Answering your questions about heating hoop houses, supplies & why Bootstrap Farmer packages items in the quantities we do. For more growing resources, visit: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources Like this podcast? Leave a review to let us know!
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Answering Your Questions: Response to "Your seed trays are made in China"
In this podcast, you'll learn how to get the most out of your hoop house and low tunnel. Then take a deep dive into the value of visiting other farms to learn more about what your own farm needs. We'll also look at the research and development cycle necessary for creating new products and how…
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Elements of Hydroponics | with Drew Demler, Big Tex Urban Farms part 1
In this series, Drew Demler of Big Tex Urban Farms will break down the top lessons from thousands of questions he has been asked about hydroponic farming. Big Tex Urban Farms is a demonstration greenhouse at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Drew and his team oversee many systems of hydroponic...
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NRCS Approved! Grants for your Homestead
Part 2 with The Nakid Gardeners Tory & Sidney Holland on their NRCS High Tunnel Grant. Nick discusses other examples of navigating NRCS projects around the country. For move NRCS info and downloadable paperwork to get your grant started, visit: Video Link: https://youtu.be/I0qeGTxIsUE...
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Meet the Nakid Gardeners | Homesteading in Zone 8a | Bootstrap Farmer
Do you want to learn about gardening and homesteading but be able to do things your own way? Do you want some solid gardening tips without feeling boxed into a mold in order to fit in? We've got the Podcast for you! We sat down with The Nakid Gardeners to talk about how they started their YouTube...
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Growing in the Heat of the Summer
Randy Cummings & Nick are on the road this week and we found some time to discuss growing in the heat of the Summer. We lean on Randy's many visits to southern farms for tips and tricks to keep plants thriving when the sun is beating everything down. Nick also hits the high points of growing a...
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Farm to Table and Farmers Market Authenticity
Amanda Vanhoozier & Nick continue their discussion on farmers markets and the farm to table movement. We take a look at the importance of authenticity, telling your own story, and staying true to your clients. Big companies, media, and local people outside of small farming have easy access to…
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History of Farmers Markets Competition | with Amanda Vanhoozier
Farmers Markets today are ubiquitous parts of our lives. From big cities to small rural towns once a week people and interact with today's growers. But how did we get here? Join us for a front-row seat into what it was like in the early days of the Dallas Farmers Market and how it came to be what...
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What Small Farms are Stealing from Big AG
Large venture backed agriculture is largely backed by experienced CEO's from outside industries who know how to run large companies. What do large companies put in place to sell for a profit? How can they spin average truths to outpace their competitors? What do different departments do within a...
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How Will Farming Change in 2022? | Bootstrap Farmer Predictions and New Product Hints
Bootstrap Farmer's Nick Burton and Randy Cummings discuss current and rising market trends in Agriculture. They also bring insights for growers looking into diversifying their operations or branding into new markets. Are you interested in broadening your knowledge about current agricultural…
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Randy Cummings on Farming Best Practices, Seed Supply, & Farm Forecasting
Ever wonder what the difference is between seeds labeled "microgreens" versus your garden variety? We have answers. Randy Cummings talks all about the seed breeding process and why it is important for the success of your farm to know your supplier and to make sure they offer the resources to back...
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Randy Cummings Joins Bootstrap Farmer
We are very excited to welcome industry veteran Randy Cummings to Bootstrap Farmer. Randy served small farming the past 10 plus years from the seed supply side of the industry. His deep knowledge of farmer's needs, industry trends, and technical expertise will deepen Bootstrap Farmers roster.…
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Real Talk Farmers Therapy with Amanda Vanhoozier & Karl Binger
A very by chance-last minute opportunity to meet up with two of our favorite people. Amanda Vanhoozier of Bishop Hill Farm Flowers and Karl Binger on a rained out day. Amanda who has been involved with farmers markets since 2002 both behind the booth and running of markets. Karl in the beginning…
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Wholesale Trees & Retail Nursery: Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms
Ordering trees from a wholesale nursery this season? Watch this video for tips on when to order and what to expect when your shipment comes. Bootstrap Farmer is on-site at the Bob Wells Nursery in Mineola, Texas, followed by an exclusive interview with nursery owners Ed and Rachel Donnelly, where...
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Upliftment of All: The Sarvodaya Institute with Farmer Rishi Kumar
Green spaces are slowly disappearing in the ever-growing urban sprawl of today's world. Farmer Rishi is getting back to the roots of his property and offering agricultural immersion for his surrounding community at Sarvodaya Farms & Nursery. We tour a plant nursery in this video, unlike any you...
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7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Farm | with Earth Grower Brian Maisenbacher
Earth Grower's owner Brian Maisenbacher has dedicated his life to becoming the best farmer he possibly can be. He is mission-driven to help others have success in growing food and medicinal crops for their communities and their families. He is passionate about finding solutions to help farmers...
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We've Got Your Back! | Bootstrap Farmer Customer Service
Customer Service Manager, Rikki Dionisio discusses the customer service side of Bootstrap Farmer. Rikki covers how that team covers product support, order support, and growing support. Topics include: Orders, returns, international shipping, tax exemptions, training, communication, and working…
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Behind-the-Scenes with Our Customer Service Manager Rikki | Dallas Farm Tours with Bootstrap Farmer
Bootstrap Farmer's Customer Service Manager, Rikki, joins us to talk about her recent trip to Dallas, where she went on several farm tours and met some of our local farmer friends. Rikki discusses how this up-close experience with growers using our products and with the manufacturers that produce...
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How the Sausage is Made: Bootstrap Farmer Media
While filming factory tours the Bootstrap Farmer Creative Team sat down with Tracy Lutz, who is working on a year long filming project, on what happens in the creative dept. This unplanned quorum tackles topics like: Social media tips, recognizing B-reel in the field, making content for different...
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How It's Made: New Bootstrap Farmer Air Prune Trays
USA Manufacturing has been at the forefront of Bootstrap Farmer's goals over the past few years with new products added all of the time. Join Bootstrap Farmer's Creative Director Katie Russo, Tracy Lutz our farmer in residence, and Cal our lead injection moulder for a discussion about what it…
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Garden Design Studio
Pipe Klee announces the opening of the Urban Dirt Co Design Studio in Sherman, Texas. We examine the opportunities in serving the garden needs of homeowners private schools, and chefs while connecting the dots of gardening misconceptions. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Why opening a design center…
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On-Sight Chef Garden Concept Business Booms in North Texas | Urban Dirt Co Year 6 Case Study
Join us as we explore this service-driven business with Piper of Urban Dirt Co. Previously a guest on our Podcast, Piper returns to give updates to her chef's garden service in year 6. Chef gardens help expose guests to the benefits of seasonal vegetables while giving access to farm-fresh...
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How It's Made: Whispering Willow Pots Collaboration with Jill Ragan
Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm interviews Calvin (Bootstrap Farmer's Injection Moulding Partner) on the manufacturing process of her limited edition pots. They discuss the step by step moulding process, USA manufacturing, supply chain, and waste reduction in the moulding process. Instagram...
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Flower Farming with Sky Flower Farm
If you have ever dreamed of starting a flower farm, you need to watch this video! Meet Shannon from Sky Field Farm who turned her hobby of flower gardening into a profitable cut flower farm business. Learn how she gained her floral skills and learned from experimenting along the way. In this…
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Making Money from Your Homestead | with Karl Binger
Part 4. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses refining systems of his market farm homestead for income opportunities. Time Stamps: 00:00 Intro 00:39 Refining systems, leveling up, increasing crop yields 05:09 Measuring crop value 07:39 Heirloom variety woes 09:17 Hybrid seeds are not GMO...
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Homesteading Infrastructure and Hoop House Operations
Part 3. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses year two & three of his market farm homestead. Time Stamps: 00:23 Year 1, 2, & 3 infrastructure budgets 04:25 Deciding how big to expand structures and hoop houses 09:59 Becoming the Bootstrap Farmer Test Farm and Gothic thoughts 12:59 Next…
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Homestead Start Up Year Two
Part 2. Karl Binger of @parisnaturalfarms/ discuses year two of his market farm homestead. Topics include: Developing four season clients Cold wet springs Standard farm practices vs. in field engineering Irrigation Time management and setting boundaries Raising a family on a new farm A…
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Four Season Homesteading with Karl Binger
Bootstrap Farmer Podcast is back for 2022! Karl Binger and his family's homestead near Paris, Texas is in its third year of production. In this episode we discuss a wide range of topics including: budget, infrastructure, land clearing, used hoop house hindsights, propagation, hoop house worries,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you're just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in their apartment, you'll find something for you in this podcast. We talk about USA-made products like our greenhouses and seed trays, microgreens, aquaponics, flower farming, propagation, and more.
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