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Simply Growing Food
by Dillon Daigle
We are a small 1st generation farm in New England discussing the ins and outs of all things farmsteading.
Episodes
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#061_Nursery Man Mike : Apically Dominant
Hey folks, in this episode farmer Dillon sits down with a long time co-worker Nursery Man Mike. Mike has been on the show before but this time we really drill down on the details. Nursery Man has been in the wholesale plant nursery industry for the past 14 years and counting. Hope you enjoy! Let…
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#60_Matt Blake : Big Pharma to Local Farmer
Hey folks! This one is a good one. We sit down with a new friend and local farmer Matt. He tells us about his journey from leaving his big pharma job to having his own farm. Raising a family, starting multiple businesses, and following your gut. This is a real American story. Tune in and tell us...
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#59_Chicken Day Injury and Farm to table Dinner Recap!
Hey Folks, this is another good one for you. In this episode farmers Dillon and Cass chat about the past month! It has been a while and there was a lot that happened. Give this one a listen and hear about the Farm to Table program we are running at Daigle Farm. You won't want to miss this ! Reach...
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#058_A Chat with Matt, whose Dream is your Job
Hey folks, this is a good one. I sit down with a friend and local podcaster Matt Noren of the Community Workbench Podcast. His show spotlights local business owners, hobbyists, and professionals in the Quiet Corner of CT. Check it out on Spotify, Facebook, and Youtube. Let us know what you think…
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#057_The USDA sent investigators to the farm and Pic-nic recap
Hey folks! This is a good one. We go over the run in we had with 2 USDA agents that were sent to the farm to investigate our chicken. We also discuss how our Memorial Day pic-nic went here on the farm. Enjoy and let us know what you think. Send us your thoughts!
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#056_OpeningDayRecap2026
Hey folks, this is a good listen. Farmers Dillon and Cass sit down and go over how opening weekend went. Lots of laughs, stories, and an inside look at how it all went down. Opening Day is an important annual tradition here at the farm and what an amazing weekend it was. Give a listen and let us...
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#055_OpeningDay2026
Hey folks, this one is mostly about our opening day weekend coming up but there are a few farm things sprinkled throughout the episode so give it a listen anyway. Don't forget, if you listen to the show we want to hear from you. Send us a message through www.simplygrowingfood.com and let us know...
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#054_Fun time Gun time with Steve & Chad
Hey folks! This episode we discuss the use of firearms on a farm/homestead/ranch. Which ones might be the best to have and their overall usefulness. We hope you find this informational and educational and if not, that's a shame! Check us out online by going to www.simplygrowingfood.com. or send…
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#053_Interview with Venus from Little Dipper Farm
Hey folks, here is another great listen! We sat down with Venus, owner & farmer over at Little Dipper Farm where we raise our meat chickens. The audio is a little shotty on this one but you can hear most of it alright. Enjoy ! Send us you comment or questions on Facebook or send us an email at...
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#052_Chicken tractors, baked goods, and pullets for spring with Farmer Cass
Hey guys, here is a quick chat between Dillon and Cassidy. Nothing too special but a decent listen as always. Check out our new outro song and let us know what you think! Share the show with anyone you know, help spread the word of the SGF! Send us an email at [email protected] or check...
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#051_The all feeding Pyramid & Charleston SC trip(Farmer Cass joins)
Hey folks, in this episode, farmers Cass and Dillon sit down and chat about their recent trip to Charleston SC for a week. We also chat about the new FDA Food Pyramid update. We think the update is a good thing but tell us what you think! Reach out to us at www.simplygrowingfood.com or send us an...
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#050_FarmBill101(Where the cash is going), Farmer Board Position, Big Butcher 2025, Stand Permits!!!
Hey folks, this is our 50th episode! We are chugging right along in this podcast world. This episode gets into the Farm Bill the feds passed, a new farmer board position I'm doing, how big butcher went, and some more Government crap about our farm stand. If you like the show, please share us with…
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#049_Last half of the year Part 2
Hey guys, this episode is a little sad, funny, thoughtful, and many other things. So many things went on this last half of the season and of course not everything is peaches and cream. Let us know what you think! Find us at www.simplygrowingfood.com and send us a message. We want to hear from…
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#048_Last half of the year part 1
Well, it has been a while. Give this episode a listen to get the last half of the year summed up right quick. This is a 2 part episode. Part 1 talks in detail about August and September. Part 2 will be October to November and early December. If you like the show, share it with friends and family....
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#047_Farm stand questions, Colorado Potato BEETLE, fall crops for be planted now!
Hey folks, here is another episode of the SGF. On this episode, farmer Dillon chats about some frequently asked question that are asked by customers in the farm stand. He also talks about the latest outbreak of potato beetle on the farm along with what to plant for fall crops NOW! We hope you…
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#046_End of June, Turkeys, Pigs, Crops, and HEAT!
Hey folks, here is another installment of the SGF. In this episode, farmer Dillon talks about the recent hear wave and the toll it took on the farm. He also gets into the depths of Turkey and Pig raising. Also covering the crops that we are currently harvesting. Hope you enjoy! Leave us some...
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#045_Farmer Cass, Market Day, Craft fair & summer update. Helium anticts.
Hey folks, on this one farm Cass is back for a chat and an update on a few things she has been working on. Also we chat about our opening weekend, the local farmers market, what we have growing, and so much more. Let us know what you think and if you have any questions for the show. We want to…
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#_44 Too wet for Maze, New butcher who dis, van-pocalypse, Saying goodbye to Lewis the Legend
Hey there SGF family! Here is another installment of the podcast. Check it out, farmer Dillon talks about the rain, a new butcher on the horizon, the van's fender bender, and Lewis the Legend. Click the link below and tune in to learn more about it all! Let us know what you think. Any feedback is...
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#43_Craft Fair, first chicken day of 2025, Spring update & egg tracker
Hey there SGF family. This is a quick one today but informative. Farmer Dillon goes over the details of the first chicken day of 2025. How processing days went and all the help that showed up. Also he talks about the upcoming opening weekend and Craft fair! Also you will hear about how the crops...
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#042_Chicken Tractors, Upcoming Guests, Egg tracker keeps tracking
Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon talks about the recent chicken tractor build. 10 of them this spring alone. Click this link below to see our Youtube video about the building of the tractors. He also chats about upcoming guests and the egg tracker keeps on tracking....
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#_041 Alliums of Spring/6,270 eggs this quarter/Egg bandit and Tips for Tools Scholarship
Hey SGF family! Here is another great listen, learn about Garlic and Onion planting and what exactly is a Shallot?!?! Also a local egg bandit that is stealing eggs from homesteaders and likely selling them for profit...WTF? Our egg production is decent at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and…
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#_040 Chat with farmer Cass, Maple Fest, Master Gardener, Chicken Craze Chicken Tractor Assembly. Birthday Special!
Hey there SGF family. In this episode we are joined by Farmer Cassidy. She updates up on all her doings over these past few weeks. Including her Master Gardener class and Maple Fest! We also touch on the current status of the baby chick craze along with how we are building and pumping out our new...
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#038_(Interview) Adapting to the layers with Justin from Painted Gardens Florist Shop and Little Ledge Farm
Hey folks, we've got another great listen for you all. In this episode, farmer Dillon sits down with farmer Justin to discuss the ins and outs of small, agricultural based business in Northeastern CT. Hear how Justin and his wife Shannon came to this exciting new world of flower farming and all…
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#037_Mircrogreen, sprouts, shoots. NY trip and spring on the farm update!
Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon discusses growing methods for super foods (microgreens, sprouts, and shoots). He rambles a little bit so hold on, there is good info in there. Also farmers Dillon and Cassidy recently took a trip to Syracuse NY to the NY State Farm show. Farmer Dillon also...
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#_036 Interview with our friend Ling. An inspirational journey of following that small voice.
Hey everyone! We have another great episode for you. Our friend Ling came by the farm for a sit down on the show. Her story is good and filled with messages. Take some time and give this episode a listen and learn how following your inner voice can lead you to peace. Ling is an author, a...
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#035_World of many milks. Organic but Hydroponic? Where the soil at?
Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon does a deep dive into the world of milks. He also get deep into a controversial topic of Organic hydroponics. It's pretty crazy the amount that goes into a label! Take a listen and let us know what you think! Listen to the song at the end of the shore to...
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#_034 Sourdough, spring seeds, and Farmer Cass is back and published!
Hey there devout SGF fans. You're going to like this one. Farmer Cassidy and Dillon sit down for a little catch up episode. Farmer Cassidy has been working hard on her sourdough recipe and her The Modern Farmher brand. Check out her instagram by searching themodernfarmher today! Her merch drops...
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#033_BIG CHICKEN Interview! Chelsea, a former employee of BIG CHICKEN sits down to chat about her time and experience in big ag.
Hey there! We have a great episode for you today. In this episode of the SGFS, farmer Dillon sits down with Chelsea, a former employee for BIG CHICKEN. She shed some light on what she experienced while working for the Ag giant. Tune in and learn about a first hand account from the inside of the...
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#032_Graded beef or Grass beef. Bird flu saga & listener shout out!
Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon does a little bit of a deep dive on beef grading and what it means to local farmers. Plus what beef grading is and how/why it is done. Also the bird flu saga continues with some anecdotal stories from the local towns. Also a shout out to our National and...
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#031_Egg priced soar while the birds are buried. Bureaucrats know best.
Hey there, in this episode farmer Dillon talks about egg prices around the country. He gets into the details about why and where and what you can do. Farmer Dillon also talks about the CDC on bird flu and some new and ridiculous rules they want to pass in Connecticut. Enjoy the show and leave us...
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#30_Knowing your chicken breeds, Permaculture package update, PYO Cherries!
Hey there, in this episode farmer Dillon talks about identifying chicken breeds by a handful of characteristics that are not feather colored related. He also talks about some of the questions the Permaculture Package has created and he answers them the best he knows how. Also Daigle Farm is...
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#029 Environmental Scientist Kyle comes to chat Part 3 of 3
This was an awesome interview @everyone! Special thanks to Kyle for taking time to come by the farm and chat. He educated farmer Dillon on so many things ranging from green energy, to nuclear energy, toxic land/farms from years of chemical exposure and even Kyle's wine making dreams. Tune in to...
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#029 Environmental Scientist Kyle comes to chat Part 2 of 3
This was an awesome interview @everyone! Special thanks to Kyle for taking time to come by the farm and chat. He educated farmer Dillon on so many things ranging from green energy, to nuclear energy, toxic land/farms from years of chemical exposure and even Kyle's wine making dreams. Tune in to...
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Interview with Environmental Scientist Kyle Part 1 of 3
This was an awesome interview. Special thanks to Kyle for taking time to come by the farm and chat. He educated farmer Dillon on so many things ranging from green energy, to nuclear energy, toxic land/farms from years of chemical exposure and even Kyle's wine making dreams. Tune in to this 3 part...
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# 28 Bird flu or Pooo flu / the stand is closed!
Hey there! Here is a NEW EPISODE of the Simply Growing Food Podcast . In this episode, farmer Dillon talks about the farm stand in review for 2024. Hey also discusses Bird flu in the American Cattle industry. Hold on tight, it's pretty gross! You will really wonder why, how, who, and does it even...
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#027_Pullets and Winter in the Greenhouse
Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon talks about raising "Pullets" or laying hens for the spring time. He talks about different breeds, characteristics, and his past chicken hatchery business the Hatching House INC. He also dives into crop rotations in the heated greenhouse and how it stays a...
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#026_PermaculturePackage
Hey there, in this quick episode we discuss a new meat sales strategy the "Permaculture Package". Give it a listen and learn about filling your freezer with clean, local meats Find us on Youtube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Facebook, and our website www.simplygrowingfood.com
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#25 Cass is back, Wreaths, Swags, and giving back. Daigle Farm International?!?
Hey there, on this episode, farmers Cassidy and Dillon chat about the past few weeks of making Christmas decor. Plus, they handed out gift cards to the farm to random people this season in an effort to give back. Daigle Farm International?!?! Tune in to find out more! Find us on Youtube, Spotify,...
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#24 We're in a book & Market garden recap
Hey there! In this episode we go over our last fall crop that we just harvested on 12/14/2024. Carrots!!! We also go over in some depth about the growing of root crops. We cover one of our friends' newly published books of which we are featured in! It is a guide to the Quiet Corner here in...
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# 023 Organic Slaughter and Bacon Chat
Hey there, in this episode we go over some labels that you should keep an eye out for. Also the bridge too far on "Organic". What, why, how exactly is "Organic Slaughter" when it comes to animals. Give this episode a listen and hear the craziness that goes on in the meat industry. Check us out on...
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Irate Pork Lady and a Happy Turkey Day
Hey there, is a little behind the scenes episode about the wrap up of our pork season along with our Thanksgiving turkey season. It has been a crazy couple of weeks with holiday pies, bread donation to the food pantry, butchering pigs, chickens, turkeys, and still maintaining parts of the market...
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Solo Rant and Fall Farm
Hey there, here is a little farm update on how Fall has been going so far. From pig butcher to making homemade pies for Thanksgiving, we have a lot going on. Take a listen and hear the inside scoop on how Fall is at Daigle Farm. This is just the tip of the iceberg. If you have an questions for us...
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Farm to table recap and fan questions answered
Hey there! In this episode you will hear all about how our Farm to Table dinner went here on the farm. All the details of how that night went. It was magical! We also answer questions that were written to us from fans! Take a listen and share the show if you like it!
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Farm to Table Dinner in Detail
Hey there! It has been a while but farmers Dillon and Cassidy finally got a chance to sit down and give a few updates on all that has been going on. Mainly the build up and planning to their first ever on site Farm to Table Dinner at Daigle Farm. It has taken months and tons of planning but the…
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Sit down with Mike and Beth the plant people!
In this episode Farmer Dillon sits down with former colleagues in the plants industry. They discuss the differences between wholesale and retail nurseries and the issues they face. There is more laughing and reminiscing in this episode so you have been warned. Visit Daigle Farm on Facebook or…
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Potato FEST, Farm to table dinner, and more events!
NEW EPISODE ALERT @everyone !!! Hey there SGF Family! We have yet another interesting episode of the Simply Growing Food Podcast. In this episode we sit down and chat about events and other fun ideas we want to have on the farm. WE WANT YOUR FEEDBACK!!! What kind of events do you want us to host...
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Pigs, Market Things to know, & Dan the Neighbor
Hey there, here is another exciting episode of the Simply Growing Food Podcast. In this episode, farmers Dillon and Cass sit down and chat about their pigs, a few crazy Farmer's Market things, and we say goodbye to an amazing friend, neighbor and customer, Dan the Man. Give us a listen and share...
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Interview with Brittany from Two Dogs Coffee Co.
You're going to like this one! Take a listen, farmers Dillon and Cassidy sit down with local entrepreneur or should we say coffee-preneur, Brittany from their favorite local coffee company, Two Dogs Coffee Co. Two Dogs Coffee Co. is a local coffee roasting company located in the quiet corner of…
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Apple Trees, Neem Oil, and Chemicals Everywhere!!!
Hey folks, here is another installment of the Simply Growing Food Podcast. In the episode, Farmers Dillon and Cassidy sit down and talk about their apple trees, natural sprays for your plants, and chemicals all around us. They discuss Cassidy's recent trip to our nation's capital, a lesson from a...
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Flock Share, Herb Garden, and Weird Customer Encounters
Hey there SGF family! Here is a solo episode with farmer Dillon Daigle. He chats about our first Flock Share of the season, things you should ask your farmer, our herb garden, and strange Customer Encounters! Keep an eye out for the new episodes each week! Please if you can, give us a listen.…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
We are a small 1st generation farm in New England discussing the ins and outs of all things farmsteading.
HOSTED BY
Dillon Daigle
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