Best Permaculture Podcasts (2025)

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To Harvest or to Cover Crop 4:54

19h ago4:54

4:54

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about his criteria for deciding whether to harvest a bed or to leave it in as cover crops. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instag…

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ECommerce Removing Friction in the Supply Chain 4:30

2d ago4:30

4:30

In this episode, Local Line CEO Cole Jones talks about how selling direct to consumers online helps to bridge the gap in the supply chains. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to…

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Keeping Costs Low at Startup 4:29

3d ago4:29

4:29

In this episode, microgreen farmer Alex Hunter of Hunters' Dale Microgreens shares the steps they took to keep their costs low as they were getting their business off the ground. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Moder…

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A Farm Product Photo that Stands Out 7:27

4d ago7:27

7:27

In this episode, professional photographer John Spaulding shares some tips and pointers on how to take great farm product photos. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other pod…

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Putting Yourself Out There with Your Brand 5:49

5d ago5:49

5:49

In this episode, grower and content creator Kevin Espiritu of Epic Gardening talks about putting out content with yourself to help associate with your brand. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram I…

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Live Cutting Microgreens at Farmer's Markets 5:11

6d ago5:11

5:11

In this episode, microgreens grower Lupe Smith of Barons Microgreens talks about the leg work that goes into selling live cut microgreens at farmer's markets. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram …

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What We Know About Biochar 7:18

7d ago7:18

7:18

In this episode, biochar expert and founder of Wilson Biochar Kelpie Wilson shares the knowledge we have so far about biochar and its effects. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen…

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Pip Podcast #49: Jo Nemeth - Living without money 58:30

7d ago58:30

58:30

In this episode of the Pip Podcast, we catch up once again with Jo Nemeth—a passionate advocate for low-impact living who hasn’t used money for over eight years. Jo shares the realities, challenges and deep joys of her unconventional lifestyle, and reflects on what she’s learned about community, resilience and what really matters. Tune in for an in…

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Making it Work on a Non-Linear Career Path 7:15

8d ago7:15

7:15

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm shares his winding career path that eventually led him to farming. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other …

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Soil Microbiology of a Struggling Plant 7:35

9d ago7:35

7:35

In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson describes the microbiological profile of a struggling plant. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Ins…

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Buy Once For the Packaging, Buy Again For the Quality 4:36

10d ago4:36

4:36

In this episode, microgreen farmer Vincent Cuneo of Agrarian Feast talks about how the packaging helps curious customers buy their product and how the quality is what keeps them coming back. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. …

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Bunches and Prices 7:12

11d ago7:12

7:12

In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie shares how bundling her products and offering them at compelling prices helped her boost her sales. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram I…

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The Difference Between CNG vs USDA Organic 6:07

12d ago6:07

6:07

In this episode, Executive Director of Certified Naturally Grown Alice Varon breaks down the difference between Certified Naturally Grown and USDA Organic. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Ins…

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Keeping an Eye on Soil pH 5:10

13d ago5:10

5:10

In this episode, soil scientist and consultant Bill McKibben drills down on the importance of paying close attention to your soil pH. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other…

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Cultivating Fungi for Foliar Sprays 5:29

14d ago5:29

5:29

In this episode, author and educator Peter McCoy of Mycologos discusses how to cultivate native fungi for use in foliar sprays. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podca…

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Shifting the Business to Fit the Market 6:30

15d ago6:30

6:30

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck of Roebuck Farm talks about the necessity of changing the business to adapt to the changing markets. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagra…

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How Lucrative is Seed Saving? 4:24

16d ago4:24

4:24

In this episode, seed farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop talks about the economics behind saving your own seeds. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the M…

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The Why Behind Starting A Farm 6:01

17d ago6:01

6:01

In this episode, farmer and podcast host Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm shares his reason behind wanting to start a farm and farm business. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen t…

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Compost vs. Ground Cover 7:46

18d ago7:46

7:46

In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of the Soil Foodweb Dr. Elaine Ingham talks about the difference in the effects of applying compost versus growing living ground cover. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow…

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MICRO TO MACRO | Soil Health is Plant Health [FULL PRESENTATION] 1:16:23

19d ago1:16:23

1:16:23

All Health Relies Upon MICROBES!! And while #SOIL is at the heart of all the cycles we rely upon, it is MICROBES that POWERS THEM ALL!!Learn more with #RegenerativeSoil the Online Course:https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/regenerativesoilSIGNUP SOON BECAUSE THE NEW SEASON BEGINS 5/12!!Watch the Full Presentation on Youtube: https://youtu.be/KM0us7NoO…

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Getting Started with Compost Teas 11:05

19d ago11:05

11:05

In this episode, compost specialist and owner of Living Roots Compost Tea Troy Hinke breaks down the basics of how to get started with compost teas. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram …

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Picking Up Online Orders at Farmer's Markets 5:01

20d ago5:01

5:01

In this episode, farmer Hermann Bruns of Wild Flight Farm talks about the logistics that go into their online orders and farmer's market pick ups. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Li…

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A Visually Appealing Market Booth 6:27

21d ago6:27

6:27

In this episode, farming couple Carrie and Joe Chlebanowski of The Looney Farm walk us through how their farmer's market layout is set up. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to …

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The Riskiest Time in a Business is Expansion 7:49

22d ago7:49

7:49

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about keeping a close eye on the business and the business' spending during an expansion. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Lis…

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The 5 Keys to AMAZING SOIL with Matt Powers [Full Presentation] 1:14:46

23d ago1:14:46

1:14:46

There are 5 KEYS to AMAZING SOIL!!If you are seeking answers to your soil questions, then this Webinar Series is for you. Click the link & Join Us LIVE and you could win one of the giveaways and get a FREE BOOK, T-SHIRT, OR even a COURSE SIGNUP!! Plus we'll have LIVE Q&A for those that attend - Register Here:https://matt-powers.mykajabi.com/soiltra…

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A Brick and Mortar Store that Connects Farmers to Consumers 5:16

23d ago5:16

5:16

In this episode, Bill Brinkerhoff of Argus Farmstop talks about how their always-open brick and mortar store helps bridge the gap between local producers and customers who want local food. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Fo…

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Outfitting the Right Microgreen Space 8:45

24d ago8:45

8:45

In this episode, microgreen farmer Jacob Goldfarb of Goldfarm Canada talks about upgrading to a new growing space and how they outfitted the space according to their growing needs. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Mod…

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Post-Processing Product Photos 5:16

25d ago5:16

5:16

In this episode, professional commercial photographer John Spaulding walks us through how post-processing professional photos works. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other …

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Choosing Which Expansion Opportunities to Pursue 6:20

26d ago6:20

6:20

In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Jenny Quiner of Dogpatch Urban Gardens talks about how to zero in on which expansion opportunities to push through with the business for maximum gains. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower…

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The Value of Tracking Farm Data 4:49

27d ago4:49

4:49

In this episode, farmer and educator Ray Tyler of Rose Creek Farms drills down the importance of tracking farm data year after year to continuously streamline farm operations. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern G…

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Tacking On Mushrooms on a Microgreens Operation 8:45

28d ago8:45

8:45

In this episode, microgreen farmer Blake Cowling and Austin Collins talk about expanding their booming microgreens business by tacking on mushrooms to their product offering. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Gr…

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Living Permaculture | Robb and Ginger Janssen 27:58

28d ago27:58

27:58

Vanessa and Jerome interview Ginger and Robb Janssen to discuss off-grid living and their business, Basalt Mountain Gardens. Since 1994 the Janssens have been creating, expanding, and enjoying their off-grid paradise on Basalt Mountain.By Vanessa Harmony

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Managing Greenhouse Tomatoes and Cucumbers 11:47

29d ago11:47

11:47

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how they manage their tomatoes and cucumbers grown in their greenhouse using the Qlipr system. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram In…

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Microbial Methods that Transform Any Soil with Matt Powers [FULL PRESENTATION] 1:33:32

30d ago1:33:32

1:33:32

Do You Want To Improve Your Soil?Are You Fighting Pests? Disease? Drought?Are You Not Seeing the VIGOR You were Hoping For?This Webinar Series is for you. Click the link & Join Us LIVE and you could win one of the giveaways and get a FREE BOOK, T-SHIRT, OR even a COURSE SIGNUP!! Plus we'll have LIVE Q&A for those that attend - Register Here:https:/…

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When Profitability is the Result 4:36

30d ago4:36

4:36

In this episode, farmer and entrepreneur Keith Zimmerman of Plum Creek Farm talks about building a business on principles with profit as a result. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Li…

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Making the Best Seed Purchase for Microgreens 9:00

1M ago9:00

9:00

In this episode, veteran microgreens grower Chris Thoreau and host Diego Footer talk about some considerations to think about to make the best seed purchase for your microgreens business. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Fol…

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Milestones at Years 1 - 3 - 5 10:38

1M ago10:38

10:38

In this episode, educator and farmer Rob Moores of Passion4Plants UK and rookie farmer Alec Smith of Crop Culture Farm talk about setting and commemorating milestones on the first, third, and fifth years of farming. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and su…

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Pip Podcast #48: Sarah Napthali - My Year of Psychedelics 45:53

1M ago45:53

45:53

In this episode of the Pip Podcast, author Sarah Napthali joins Pip editor Robyn Rosenfeldt to talk about her latest book My Year of Psychedelics, and why a middle-aged Buddhist mother decided to spend a year experimenting with sacred plant medicines and other consciousness-expanding substances.Best known for her bestselling series Buddhism for Mot…

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Flowers Alongside Vegetables 4:13

1M ago4:13

4:13

In this episode, farmer Cassie Pierce of Peace of Prairie Farm shares her experience with adding flowers to her mixed vegetables farm operation. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram List…

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Blackberry Economics on a Market Farm 9:17

1M ago9:17

9:17

In this episode, farmer Dustin LaBat of Specklebelly Farm talks about the potential economics of adding blackberries to a market garden operation. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Li…

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Financial Viability: Spend Carefully Not Recklessly 10:14

1M ago10:14

10:14

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck and host Diego talk about how to create a financially sustainable business by watching your spending. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagr…

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Packaging and Recommended Use 4:11

1M ago4:11

4:11

In this episode, farmer Brian Sakurada of Shiwa Green Farm in Iwate, Japan shares a unique and interesting way to package and label their produce, especially their more exotic varieties. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Foll…

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Trust & Connection on a Tight Customer Base 5:38

1M ago5:38

5:38

In this episode, farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Farm talks about the importance of building connections and cultivating trust to build a solid customer base. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagr…

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You-Pick Farming? No Crop Planning! 6:05

1M ago6:05

6:05

In this episode, farmer and author Megan Neubauer of Pure Land Farm talks about the joy of having no seasonal crop planning on their you-pick farm and instead talks about their growing strategy for the you-pick season. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and…

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Cashflow Strategy on a Year One Farm 6:32

1M ago6:32

6:32

In this episode, farmer Becky Hume of VRDNT Farm taps on her prior experience as a farm manager top come up with a cashflow strategy on her first year of farming. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instag…

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Episode 204 | Farming WITHOUT Fertilizer with Deanna and Kelly Lozensky of Guardian Grains 1:31:56

1M ago1:31:56

1:31:56

Have you ever imagined NOT using fertilizers? What if we don't NEED fertilizers like farmers have been told?What if there's another way?That's what Kelly and DeAnna have been working on for decades, and they've made a breakthrough with simple, 1st principles-based decision making that is worth listening to. I hope you enjoy this very special episod…

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Tempering Expectations as the Farm Progresses 5:02

1M ago5:02

5:02

In this episode, farmer Liz Calvelage of Little Bean Farm shares the value of managing expectations of running a farm business, especially when life occasionally gets in the way. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Moder…

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Growing the Business by Growing Less Variety 4:43

1M ago4:43

4:43

In this episode, farmer Ian Caselli talks about how he was able to expand his business by choosing less varieties to grow. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts o…

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Qlipr Tomatoes and Qlipr Cucumbers 4:52

1M ago4:52

4:52

In this episode, farmer and educator Jodi Roebuck talks about how they efficiently grow their tomatoes and cucumbers using the Qlipr system. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen t…

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Culinary Edge of Better Tasting Produce 7:08

1M ago7:08

7:08

In this episode, farmer Jennifer Brand of Sonaterra Farm shares her products' edge over her competitors' thanks to the special attention she pays to growing them for their taste. Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Moder…

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