//podcastplus.net/feed/bootstrap-farmer-radio~33ae9da9 Bootstrap Farmer Radio is a podcast that focuses on empowering growers and gardeners with the knowledge and resources they need to be successful, whether they are backyard gardeners, flower farmers, or market farmers. We interview farmers from all walks of life to share their experiences and give helpful tips to growers, no matter where they are in their journey. If you’re just starting your gardening business, an experienced market farmer or home gardener, or growing your first plants in their apartment, you’ll find something for you in this podcast. We talk about USA-made products like our greenhouses and seed trays, microgreens, aquaponics, flower farming, propagation, and more. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 16:10:31 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Garden_Compost_Basics_1.mp3?dest-id=686221 Have you always wanted to start composting but didn’t know where to start or what to buy? In this episode, Neil Kaufman from Dallas College will show you how to get started with zero-waste composting at home or on your market farm. Learn the basics of setting up and managing a zero-waste composting system, and see why it's an easy win for both you and the environment. Learn to keep things simple, what composting rules to break, which ones to bend, and how to scale up your compost as your garden becomes a market garden. Help divert nutrients and biodiversity from the landfill to your growing spaces with confidence and little to no upfront costs. Extra Credit Bonus learning on reusing spent microgreen media: www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/microgreens/reusing-spent-microgreen-trays #composting #vermiculture #zerowaste Thu, 10 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Garden_Compost_Basics_1.mp3?dest-id=686221 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Kupu_PC_2_2023.mp3?dest-id=686221 Welcome back to Kupu Place, 2023! Bootstrap Farmer revisits Anthony Mau of Kupu Place Farms for a year 5 catch up. Since the last time, we spoke they have acquired a second location to serve the Hawaiian Islands ever growing food needs. This is an interesting look at the differences in how a farm business owner group looks at solving food security for the most remote regions after an additional two years of farm management experience. The scaling of a farm requires an evolving list of considerations that are highlighted in this video. We are proud to have been with Kupu Place as they have grown over the last five years. If you haven't seen their 1st interview from 2021 click https://youtu.be/3-6fiJLRmic to get the full back story of this aquaponic lettuce, microgreen, and edible flower farm. www.bootstrapfarmer.com #hawaiifarming #aquaponics #microgreens #shallowwaterculture #edibleflowers Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Kupu_PC_2_2023.mp3?dest-id=686221 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Kupu_PC_1_2021.mp3?dest-id=686221 A re-release of our 1st interview with Kupu Place Farm’s Anthony Mau. In this 2021 Interview, Anthony was beginning year 3 of production on his Honolulu, Hawaii Aquaponic farm featuring shallow water culture raft beds, microgreen production, and edible flowers. Learn about some of the history of agriculture in Hawaii and how this current farm sits on century-old taro fields. You will learn about the shipping, importing, and growing of food in Hawaii and how to work with what you have to grow what your community needs. We wanted to review this interview as we recently revisited Anthony in year 5 as he recently bought a second farm location. This time capsule video shows what a farmer in year two thinks about as the business is rapidly scaling at farmer's markets and chef sales. In the next video, you will see how they are thinking bigger, better, and consciously as they continue to scale to the islands growing food needs. Part 2 : https://youtu.be/sWtlz1yVdJI www.bootstrapfarmer.com #hawaiifarming #aquapon... Fri, 14 Jul 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Kupu_PC_1_2021.mp3?dest-id=686221 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Two_Karls_Farming.mp3?dest-id=686221 Two transplants move to Texas to start new farms.  Karl Binger (Paris Natural Farm) and Bootstrap Farmer's own Karl Russell discuss moving to a new state and starting a farm from scratch. Find out how they carved out their market, moved chickens across America, and how no one ever told them about fire ants before moving into a HOT growing zone. www.bootstrapfarmer.com Sat, 03 Jun 2023 14:34:21 +0000 https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/bootstrapfarmer/Two_Karls_Farming.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 A three-part special series March 2020 to help pivot your business to meet new marketplace needs. March 27, 3 PM Eastern Farm Fusion: online storefronts, delivery, and value add with Craven Local Food Market March 28, 5 PM Central Pivoting  Microgreen Restaurant Sales with On the Acre March 29, 6 PM Central Starting a Hyper-Local Food Distribution Hub with Profound Foods All on YouTube on the Urban Farm Academy channel.  Live sessions with live Q&A.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcIJM8Cc4VA4oPamPzlftw  and subscribe   Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:52:51 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 A three-part special series March 2020 to help pivot your business to meet new marketplace needs. March 27, 3 PM Eastern Farm Fusion: online storefronts, delivery, and value add with Craven Local Food Market March 28, 5 PM Central Pivoting  Microgreen Restaurant Sales with On the Acre March 29, 6 PM Central Starting a Hyper-Local Food Distribution Hub with Profound Foods All on YouTube on the Urban Farm Academy channel.  Live sessions with live Q&A.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcIJM8Cc4VA4oPamPzlftw  and subscribe   Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:52:51 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 A three-part special series March 2020 to help pivot your business to meet new marketplace needs. March 27, 3 PM Eastern Farm Fusion: online storefronts, delivery, and value add with Craven Local Food Market March 28, 5 PM Central Pivoting  Microgreen Restaurant Sales with On the Acre March 29, 6 PM Central Starting a Hyper-Local Food Distribution Hub with Profound Foods All on YouTube on the Urban Farm Academy channel.  Live sessions with live Q&A.  Visit https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZcIJM8Cc4VA4oPamPzlftw  and subscribe   Thu, 26 Mar 2020 14:52:51 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/YoutubeLiveAnnouncementPC_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/BSFPCSpecial_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 https://urbanfarmacademy.com/contact-us/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/BSFPCSpecial_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/BSFPCSpecial_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 https://urbanfarmacademy.com/contact-us/ Wed, 18 Mar 2020 06:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/BSFPCSpecial_mixdown.mp3?dest-id=686221 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/Proof_of_Concept_PC.mp3?dest-id=686221 Guest Host Oscar Chavez sat down with fellow beginning farmers Alicia & Oaken Beeson of Wispy Greens to discuss working through a proof of concept for their new farm venture.  Wispy Greens is based out of Longmont, CO and can be found on IG @wispygreens Oscar @microledon_farm Music Provided by Random Rab www.bootstrapfarmer.com Mon, 16 Mar 2020 16:00:00 +0000 http://traffic.libsyn.com/bootstrapfarmer/Proof_of_Concept_PC.mp3?dest-id=686221