Emma Hendel of Fair Share Farm gives us a look at the work that happens behind the scenes to support and enable field production.  She cover’s what she does in the office on a weekly basis for their farm.  Tasks include book keeping, market, and communicating with customers.  In this episode there are tips for increasing your time bandwidth and some thoughts about the upside of on farm sales.   Connect with Emma:   Instagram: http://instagram.com/fair_share_farm   Website: https://www.fairsharefarm.net/   Listen to past episodes at https://www.paperpot.co/podcast   Increase farm efficiency with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/   Follow PaperpotCo on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2B45VK

The Farmer’s Office - The Business of Farming with Emma Hendel (FSFS179)

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In this episode, farmer Ray Tyler talks about the challenges he faces growing salad greens in the heat of Tennessee summer.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

The Challenge of Growing Summer Greens in Tennessee

In this episode, farmers Max Becher and Mike Roberts talk about factors to consider before they decide to add a delivery day.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

Considerations Behind Adding a Delivery Day

In this episode, farmer and educator Jesse Frost shares how a farm can start its no-till journey.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

Where to Start with No-Till

In this episode, farmer Erich Schultz shares how his experiment using 100-foot paper chains went.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

Experimenting on 100-Foot Paper Chains

In this episode, long-time microgreens grower Chris Thoreau talks about the importance of building a good working relationship with your seed supplier.  Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Farm Efficiency Tools and Equipment at Modern Grower. Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpotco Podcasts by Diego Footer: Microgreens: https://apple.co/2m1QXmW Vegetable Farming: https://apple.co/2lCuv3m Livestock Farming: https://apple.co/2m75EVG Large Scale Farming: https://apple.co/2kxj39i Small Farm Tools at Modern Grower

The Farmer’s Office - The Business of Farming with Emma Hendel (FSFS179)

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