Raised beds: a market farming must-have or an overrated hassle? When do raised beds truly boost profits, and when do they create needless work?

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In this episode, microbiologist and co-creator of the Johnson-Su bioreactor, Dr. David Johnson, talks about the kind of compost that can improve soil health.

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Financial mistakes kill farm dreams fast. In this episode, Diego talks about why avoiding debt in your first farming year is essential for long-term success and how smart financial decisions create the foundation for a thriving business.

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Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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In this episode, soil specialist and consultant Dr. Jim Hoorman of Hoorman Soil Health discusses exactly how cover crops can help mitigate and resolve soil compaction.

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Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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Most aspiring farmers rush headlong into starting a farm business and figure things out as they go...an instant recipe for disappointment and costly mistakes. Begin with the end in mind by laying down the groundwork for long-term success.

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Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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In this episode, soil microbiologist and founder of The Soil Food Web Dr. Elaine Ingham describes the processeses that happen when nature is left to its own devices as it builds soil.

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In this episode, Diego talks about why gaining diverse experience should be your top priority over quick profits in your first year of farming and how understanding the key basic skills of growing is the secret to avoiding burnout and expensive mistakes.

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The Rookie Farmer Podcast
In Search of Soil Podcast

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Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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In this episode, biochar scientist and citizen scientist advocate Francesco Tortorici sheds light on what biochar is and how it can affect productivity in soils.

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Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
Ready Farmer One on Amazon

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