A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we’re taking this break, we’re excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical...
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
A Note from Michael: The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm....
What does it take to turn six acres into a destination for food, flowers, and connection? On this episode of the...
How can farming protect culture and sustain communities in the midst of conflict? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is...
What happens when we slow down, listen to nature, and “learn something old”? On this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
What happens when the interviewer becomes the guest? This week on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, the mic flips as Rodger Wasson,...
What happens when two forward-thinking Iowa farmers team up to help others grow better businesses? This week on the Thriving Farmer...
What does it look like to steward a diversified organic farm across six generations? On this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
What does it look like to transform land, community, and food systems—all at once? This week on the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
What role does security play in building a thriving homestead? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Tim...
How can homesteaders empower the next generation through practical, real-world learning? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Kody...
How can global trade empower farmers and create a more just food system? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined...
What does it take to build a thriving farm business while raising a family and stewarding the land for the next generation?Today...
What does it look like to farm beyond organic on a small scale with big impact? On this episode, Michael is joined...
What happens when two first-generation farmers decide to team up instead of compete? Today on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined...
How can agritourism deepen community connections and support a diversified farm?crease access to fresh, local food? In this episode of the Thriving...
How can urban farming transform communities and increase access to fresh, local food? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re...
How does carrot-finished beef set a new standard for flavor and sustainability? In this episode, we’re joined by Justin Pettit, third-generation rancher...
How can small-scale farmers maximize productivity while staying true to their values? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re joined...
How can farmers integrate trees into vegetable production to enhance yield, biodiversity, and resilience? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
How can farmers streamline record-keeping and operations management with technology? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re joined by Tracey...
How can farmers and chefs work together to strengthen local food systems? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, we’re joined...
How can insects transform agriculture and waste management? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael welcomes Josh Galt, a global...
How can homesteaders successfully raise dairy sheep for milk, fiber, and more? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael welcomes...
How can regenerative farming practices help address the challenges facing almond farmers in California? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
What innovative strategies help farms thrive as community hubs in urban and tropical settings? In this episode, Michael chats with Karl Wiegandt,...
What does it take to scale a business, streamline operations, and keep your books in check? In this episode, Michael chats with...
What does it take to create a thriving, sustainable farm in an urban environment? In this episode, Michael talks with Alicia Brown...
What does it take to inspire a movement toward homegrown food while mastering digital marketing? In this episode, Michael chats with Marjory...
What does it take to turn a traditional family farm into a thriving hub of agritourism, sustainability, and empowerment? In this episode,...
How can a family farm balance tradition, innovation, and community connections? In this episode, Michael chats with Regan Joehl, owner of Greene...
How can farmers make seeds a profitable part of their farm business? In this episode, Michael chats with Dan Brisebois, expert seed...
How can farmers thrive in extreme climates while focusing on storage crops and winter sales? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
How can collaborative farming efforts transform the CSA experience for farmers and customers alike? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
How can traditional organic practices create healthier soils and better-tasting blueberries? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael sits down...
How can drip irrigation help farmers conserve water and improve crop health? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael chats...
What are the biggest obstacles clam farmers face in sustaining their operations after severe storms? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
How can a community come together to restore its local food system after a devastating storm? In this episode of the Thriving...
How can first-generation farmers successfully build a thriving community-supported agriculture (CSA) program? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael interviews...
How can farmers balance idealism with practicality when starting a farm from scratch? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael...
How can strawberry growers improve soil health and prevent crop diseases for more sustainable production? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
How can urban farming not only feed a community but also foster connection and education? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
Could mastering freeze drying be the next step in enhancing your farm’s profitability and sustainability? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer...
How can a small farm thrive with minimal off-farm inputs, using only what nature provides to create a sustainable, self-sufficient ecosystem? In...
How can no-till farming and a focus on soil health create a successful farm that serves top restaurants and local markets? In...
How can you use email to build customer relationships and get more sales as a small farmer? In today’s episode, Erika Tebbens...
How does a family farm in alpine New Zealand use a diverse range of income streams to thrive? On this episode we’re...
What goes into cultivating healthy, high-yield greenhouse transplants that take off instead of struggling when transferred to the field? Find out from...
How can a small farm near downtown Orlando implement bio-intensive and regenerative practices to thrive year-round? Find out in this episode of...
How can small-scale farmers balance sustainability and profitability while building strong community connections? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael...
Why has hemp, with its vast potential and numerous sustainable uses, faced so many challenges and misconceptions? In this episode of the...
How can diversifying a farm business lead to greater resilience and sustainability? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael talks...
How can homesteading and food sovereignty reshape our approach to personal and community resilience? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast,...
How can engaging the community through farming transform lives? In this episode of the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael welcomes Gabe Madison who...
What advice would a seasoned farmer give to those aspiring to start their own farm? Find out in this episode of the...