Simply Growing Food

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 know what you think! Simply Growing Food!

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 what you think.

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 us an email to [email protected]  

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 [email protected]. We want to hear from you.

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 our www.simplygrowingfood.com  

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 email to [email protected]   We look forward to hearing from you. Don't forget to share the show with everyone you know!

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 a friend or family member. If you have questions or would like to let us know what you think, reach out via Facebook at Simply Growing Good Podcast, check out our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com, or send us an email to [email protected]   Simply Growing Food!

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 you. Send us an email at [email protected]. Any feedback is welcomed!

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. Have questions about farming or would like us to dive into a topic you want to know more about, send us an email at [email protected]  or visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com  Simply Growing Food

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 find this helpful and educational and if not, thats a shame. We want to hear from you. If there is something you would like heard discussed on the show, reach out and let us know. Send us an email at [email protected] , find us on Facebook under Daigle Farm or Simply Growing Food Podcast, or visit www.simplygrowingfood.com and get connected today. We appreciate all the support and feedback!

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 feedback we want to hear from you. You can find us at  www.simplygrowingfood.com or check us out on Facebook under Daigle Farm or Simply Growing Food Podcast. We want to hear from you!

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 hear from you! Send us a message here or visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com.   We look forward to hearing from you!

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 helpful! www.simplygrowingfood.com [email protected] Facebook under Daigle Farm or the Simply Growing Food Podcast

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 are coming along and how many eggs we are up to at this point this season. It's CRAZY!  Click this link here to check out our farm and send us your feedback or email us at [email protected]. We want to hear from you.  https://www.simplygrowingfood.com/  

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.  https://youtu.be/SNhQsKMD5LA   Visit www.simplygrowingfood.com to learn more about all the things we do.    We want to hear from your. Reach out and send us a message at [email protected] 

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 we are helping out a local scholarship that helps out freshmen going into the local Technical High School. Enjoy!   Leave us some feedback on our Facebook page or check out our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com   Email us at [email protected] 

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 pasture pens. It is also our birthday month so woohoo happy birthday to us.    Click the link here and send us a message. We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and out website. www.simplygrowingfood.com.    Send us a message! We want to hear from you!

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 the trials and tribulations that come with this lifestyle. If you have an event and or wedding coming up, reach out to these awesome, local peeps. You won't be sorry.   Click the link below to check out their website and learn more about this dynamic duo.  https://www.paintedgardensct.com/  https://www.facebook.com/paintedgardensct  [email protected]    We want to hear from you! Let us know what you think of the show. Any feedback is welcomed! If there is something you want to learn about, send us a message by visiting our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com or send us an email at [email protected]  

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 gives an update on all thats happening here on the farm.    Leave us some feedback, we want to hear from you! Visit our site at www.simplygrowingfood.com and send us a message. If there is something you want us to cover or chat about, let us know! We appreciate your support! Share us with a friend and spread the SGF with people you care about.   Youtube, Amazon, Spotify, and on our website

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 photographer, and an entrepreneur to her core.    If you want to get yourself a copy of her book or learn more about Ling and her endeavors, click this link here https://lingmesser.com/ .   We want to hear from you! Visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com and leave us a message. Tell us about a topic you would like to here. Thanks for the support!

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 enter our T-shirt raffle! Send us the name of the artist and the name of the song to enter! It is free!   Click this link www.simplygrowingfood.com and send us some feedback!

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 soon! So doesn't some Simply Growing Food merch too! Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the SGF. Let us know what you think!   Leave us some love an visit www.simplygrowingfood.com or reach out via email at [email protected]  

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 food machine. Enjoy!   Give us some feedback! We want to hear from you. Let us know if you have questions you want answered or folks you think we should have on the show. Click the link below and send us some love and all your questions! https://www.simplygrowingfood.com/  

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 International listeners! We want to hear from you! Visit www.simplygrowingfood.com to reach out. Listen to the song at the end of the show and enter our T-Shirt giveaway! It's easy and free!   Send us an email at [email protected]  

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 some feedback!   Also farmer Dillon just did an interview with the Community workbench guys! Click the link below and check out the interview! All feedback is welcomed!   https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ltlsubB08D5gd99p4x8ok?si=dea7f091ea0e4339  

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 considering PYO Cherries. What are your thoughts?   Send us a message, send us your feedback, let us know what you want to know about. We are here to shed as much light on farming as we can. Thats why we are Simply Growing Food. Find us on Facebook, Youtube, Amazon music, and Spotify. You can also reach out on our website www.simplygrowingfood.com  

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 this 3 part episode and learn about the Green Energy industry, environmental science, and so much more!   If you have questions about any of the topics in the show and want to reach out to a pro, check out the email below. That will get you direct contact to Kyle himself. [email protected]    Leave us your feedback! We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Amazon Music, or visit our website at [www.simplygrowingfood.com] and learn more about us!  

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 this 3 part episode and learn about the Green Energy industry, environmental science, and so much more!   If you have questions about any of the topics in the show and want to reach out to a pro, check out the email below. That will get you direct contact to Kyle himself. [email protected]    Leave us your feedback! We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Amazon Music, or visit our website at [www.simplygrowingfood.com] and learn more about us!  

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 episode and learn about the Green Energy industry, environmental science, and so much more!   If you have questions about any of the topics in the show and want to reach out to a pro, check out the email below. That will get you direct contact to Kyle himself.  [email protected]    Leave us your feedback! We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Amazon Music, or visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com and learn more about us!

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 make sense?!?!?!   Find us on Spotify, Youtube, Amazon Music, and www.simplygrowingfood.com Reach out to us at [email protected]   References : https://www.avma.org/resources-tools/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-health/avian-influenza/avian-influenza-virus-type-h5n1-us-dairy-cattle#:~:text=Avian%20influenza%20virus%20type%20A%20(H5N1)%20has%20been%20confirmed%20in,one%20each%20in%20Nevada%2C%20North https://www.aphis.usda.gov/livestock-poultry-disease/avian/avian-influenza/hpai-detections/commercial-backyard-flocks https://www.aces.edu/blog/topics/beef/feeding-broiler-litter-to-beef-cattle/  

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 "growable" space year round.    You can find us on Spotify, Youtube, Amazon Music, Facebook, and on our website www.simplygrowingfood.com   Send us your feedback. Let us know what you think of the show. If you want to hear us chat about something particular reach out!

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  

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, Amazon Music, Facebook, and our website, www.simplygrowingfood.com   Leave us some feedback on the show! We want to hear from you!

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 northeast CT. Click this link here (www.lingmesser.com) to get yourself a copy today!   Find more info about all we do by visiting (www.simplygrowingfood.com) . Find us on Youtube, Facebook, Spotify, Amazon Music, and of course Podbean. Leave us some feedback! We want to hear from you!

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 Youtube, Facebook, Spotify, Amazon Music, and our website www.simplygrowingfood.com  

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 garden. Hope you enjoy!    Let us know what you think of the show. You can visit www.simplygrowingfood.com or find us on Facebook under Daigle Farm LLC.

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 don't hesitate to reach out! Visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com or find us on Facebook by searching Daigle Farm. We look forward to hearing from you!

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!

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 day is here. Two days from this posting actually 9/29/2024.  Listen for the song at the end of the show. We are taking requests. Let us know what songs you want to hear and we will do our best to cover them! Thanks for listening to the show and if you can share the show with a friend or family member. Help us spread the word!   Visit www.simplygrowingfood.com and see what we have going on!

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 visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com

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 here at Daigle Farm. Give the episode a listen and let us know! We want to hear from you. Visit us at www.simplygrowingfood.com and check out all the farm has to offer!      

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 with your friends. Help us spread the word of small regenerative farmers. We want to teach and inform. Thanks for the support!   Check our farm out at www.simplygrowingfood.com and send us message. Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DaigleFarmLLC or visit our Youtube and share our stuff. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJ0-tKfR6ykoNHPztxfx-PA  

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 CT. Not far from Daigle Farm. They focus on providing high quality coffee at reasonable prices while also staying aware of how that coffee is grown and farmers growing it all around the world. Learn about "Organic Coffee" and "Free Trade Coffee" and why labels matter/don't matter. Enjoy the content and please leave us some feedback. Visit their website at https://www.twodogscoffeeco.com/ and get caffeinated!   Visit https://www.simplygrowingfood.com/ to learn more about Daigle Farm and how they are Simply Growing Food! Leave a review or message and let us know what you think of the show. All feedback is welcomed!

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 local honey guys, and how No-Till is a simple marketing strategy and not a better way to farm. Situation dependent of course. Take a listen and enjoy! Leave us some feedback, we want to hear from you!    Visit our website at www.simplygrowingfood.com. Send us a message and see and the farming we are doing!

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. Share the link below and start listening today. Any feedback is welcomed!

We're BACK! Sorry we took a week off of Podcasting to plan and orchestrate a craft fair here on the farm for our opening weekend. Our farm stand is now open each weekend (Saturday and Sunday)  through Christmas. Take a listen, we recap all the ins and outs of our opening weekend. Our event got more than 300 local people to come on out and meet some really cool crafters and artisans.  We also chat about the crops we have planted at this point (End of April). Learn a little bit about how early spring planting works on the farm. We appreciate any feedback on our show. Thanks in advance!

Hey there and happy Tuesday. We are a day late with our Podcast because yesterday's weather kept us outside farming! Farmers Cass and Dillon sit down and discuss Raised Bed Gardening, Predators on the farm in Spring, and tomatoes and their biological differences. Hope that interests you!  Any feedback is welcomed. We want to hear from you! 

It's Media Monday again and that means more content. This week farmers Dillon & Cassidy sit down and talk about their Opening Weekend/Craft Fair event here at the farm. They also chat about the new office space build on the farm, farm pickin, and other projects on the farm. Farmer Dillon talks about the history of several local farms and the sinister history behind a farm right here in Brooklyn. Take a minute, give us a listen. Our content is meant to educate and help you learn about the crazy world of small farming. Leave us some feedback, we want to hear from you!

Hey there and happy Monday! Here is this week's Podcast episode. Take a listen, this week we sat down with Zoe, owner and head farmer of the Sterling Flower Farm. Her farm is 100% woman owned and they focus on growing flowers in the most sustainable way possible. From basic flower bouquets to wedding flower arrangements, Sterling Flower Farm is blooming!    You can also find a link to Zoe's website below. If you have someone looking for wedding flowers or you are interested in her farm check her out at :    https://www.sterlingflowerfarm.com/?fbclid=IwAR0IL_LwJmFCFp3K2ufAPgX289jLqeu8POtZjjalCeNRwJHyRYQIYky-Abo

Hey everyone! We hope that you are enjoying the Simply Growing Food Podcast thus far. This week we get into the nitty gritty of what some food labels and explain what ORGANIC really means. Please take a listen and for those who doubt what we say or would like to do more research, check out the links in the description on the Podcast page. You will see all of our sources and you can be the judge. We also talk about farmers markets and one of the seed companies we work with.   Please click the link below  and start learning and educating yourself on your food! Food is so important and we want to educate you on this crazy industry.   As always we appreciate the support folks and we want to hear from you. Please leave us some feedback, your voices should be heard! Thanks again, please let us know how you feel about the show thus far.   http://npic.orst.edu/ingred/specchem.html https://www.agdaily.com/technology/the-list-of-pesticides-approved-for-organic-production/ https://www.archives.gov/federal-register/cfr https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-7/subtitle-B/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-205/subpart-G/subject-group-ECFR0ebc5d139b750cd