Podcast Episodes

Electroculture Experiment: Compost Model - Gardening Beyond Basics E33

Farmer and Medical Qigong practitioner Chris Winters of The Fertile Current shares the results of his experiment applying electroculture equipment into a compost pile.

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Published on 14 hours ago

The Surprising Truth About Carrots: Are They Really Profitable for Farmers? (MFB 16)

Are carrots profitable? In this episode, we dive deep into the economics of growing and selling carrots to help you determine if this popular vegetable is worth adding to your farm's crop lineup.

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Published on 5 days, 14 hours ago

Practical On-Farm Uses for Humic and Fulvic Acids - Gardening Beyond Basics E32

Join Russell Taylor of Live Earth Products, Inc. shares the different applications of their humic and fulvic acids products on a farm production setting.

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Published on 1 week ago

Crop Value Rating #5: Popularity (MFB 15)

The last criterion in the Crop Value Rating System: popularity! Even if the crop you want to grow has a short day to maturity, has a high dollar value, can be densely planted, and continuously harves…

Published on 1 week, 5 days ago

Disease-Resistant Hybrids vs. Selectively Bred Heirloom Varieties - Gardening Beyond Basics E31

Farmer Jay Tracy of The Cucumber Shop cautions us not to discount the power of selective breeding in preserving heirloom varieties.

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Published on 2 weeks ago

Crop Value Rating #4: Extended Harvest (MFB 14)

Maximize your land use with extended harvest crops: either crops you only plant once and harvest multiple times into the growing season, or crops you can continuously replant and continuously harvest…

Published on 2 weeks, 5 days ago

Genetics vs. Environment: Why Plants Perform Well - Gardening Beyond Basics E30

Seed farmer and author Dan Brisebois of Tourne-Sol Co-Operative Farm breaks down the difference between nature and nurture when it comes to seeds and the plants they produce.

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Published on 3 weeks ago

Crop Value Rating #3: High Value Crops (MFB 13)

Costs don't necessarily increase proportionally with price. Which produce fetches the best prices at your market, ones that sell for AT LEAST $4 a pound? If you're able to grow and sell those high-va…

Published on 3 weeks, 5 days ago

Practical Concerns on Biochar: Quality, Cost, Usage, and Alternatives - Gardening Beyond Basics E29

Associate Professor Dr. Ben Hoover of California Polytechnic State University shares some of his concerns on the production, cost, and usage of biochar.

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Published on 4 weeks ago

Crop Value Rating #2: High Growing Density (MFB 12)

Number 2 on the Crop Value Rating System: High Density! Particularly helpful when farming on limited land, being able to plant in high densities through vertical growing, intercropping, and solid suc…

Published on 1 month ago