The Rookie Farmer Podcast (Alec Smith)
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| Pub. Date | Title | Duration | |
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| 24 Jan 2025 | Rookie to Pro: Secrets of Small-Scale Farming Success (TRFP 01) | 01:26:33 | |
Welcome to The Rookie Farmer Podcast, a brand new series on the Modern Grower Podcast Network hosted by Rookie Farmer Alec Smith! Farmer Alec kicks off the show with guest farmer Zach Richards of Levity Farms in Blairsville, Georgia. They pack a lot in this episode, from biodynamic farming for new farmers, getting started with selling produce to chefs and restaurants, unique ways to go about veggie boxes, as well lessons farmer Zach learned from moving Levity Farms thrice in eight years. Click here to learn more about farmer Zach and Levity Farms. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: | |||
| 07 Feb 2025 | Farming From the Heart: Rediscovering Indigenous Roots (TRFP 04) | 01:15:59 | |
Join rookie farmer Gabby Fultz on her inspiring journey to build a regenerative farm from scratch in Durango, Colorado. Gabby shares her triumphs and challenges as a young Native American woman reconnecting with her Navajo farming heritage while juggling the demands of school, starting a business, and greening the desert. From rotational goat grazing to growing specialty crops for the local co-op, Gabby openly discusses the realities of getting a diverse, sustainable farm operation off the ground as a beginning farmer. Tune in for an honest look at rookie farming, insights on marketing streams, practical how-to's, and wisdom from indigenous traditions. Gabby's story will resonate with aspiring farmers, market gardeners, and anyone passionate about local food, regenerative agriculture, and farming with heart. Check out Gabby Fults and Dusty Dog Gardens here. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.
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| 21 Feb 2025 | Lessons Learned in Winter Growing - Farm Vlog (TRFP 05) | 00:49:45 | |
In this second farm vlog, farmer Alec shares a good problem to have as they expand their farm operations: selling out of everything they grow at their new market. He also talks about what he learned from the challenges the farm faced with unusual weather conditions and what he plans on doing moving forward. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm.
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| 24 Jan 2025 | The Highs and Lows of a Rookie Farmer’s First Season - Farm Vlog (TRFP 02) | 00:55:50 | |
In this first farm blog episode, farmer Alec Smith introduces himself and shares the story of how he first found out about regenerative agriculture, his journey of getting his start in the market farming space, and how he's taken the steps to build his own sustainable market farm. He quickly recaps his first year of running Crop Culture Farm and the opportunities that opened up for him this winter, and gives a quick update of what's going on the farm and his future plans for getting certification. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: | |||
| 31 Jan 2025 | What's Really in Your Soil? A Master Agronomist Reveals All (TRFP 03) | 01:18:27 | |
In this episode, farmer Alec welcomes agronomist and soil scientist Bill McKibben from Logan Labs for a dive deep into all things soil. They talk about the intricacies of soil testing, why it can be challenging to grow crops depending on the soil type, and how to properly go about amending soil. Before the episode ends, Bill also shares a sneak peek into some cutting-edge research on soil amendments. Click here to learn more about Logan Labs. Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. Get time and labor-saving farm tools at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: | |||
