Answering your questions about heating hoop houses, supplies & why Bootstrap Farmer packages items in the quantities we do.
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In this podcast, you'll learn how to get the most out of your hoop house and low tunnel. Then take a deep dive into the value of visiting other farms to learn more about what your own farm needs. We'll also look at the research and development cycle necessary for creating new products and how long it takes to move production overseas to the USA.
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In this podcast, you'll learn how to get the most out of your hoop house and low tunnel. Then take a deep dive into the value of visiting other farms to learn more about what your own farm needs. We'll also look at the research and development cycle necessary for creating new products and how long it takes to move production overseas to the USA.
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In this series, Drew Demler of Big Tex Urban Farms will break down the top lessons from thousands of questions he has been asked about hydroponic farming.
Big Tex Urban Farms is a demonstration greenhouse at the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Drew and his team oversee many systems of hydroponic farming including deep water culture, vine crops in dutch buckets, microgreens, NFT, aeroponic towers, grow racks: all in a greenhouse plus a container farm utilizing shallow water culture completely indoors. Each week through Big Tex Urban Farms the State Fair of Texas donates 100% of its harvested crops to local community centers, schools, churches, and food banks. In 2022 they surpassed 1,000,000 servings of hyper-local food donated to these community organizations in South Dallas.
Today's PC is the combination of the first 11 videos in the Elements of Hydroponics Series produced by Bootstrap Farmer. Videos can be watched on Bootstrap Farmer's YouTube channel
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Part 2 with The Nakid Gardeners Tory & Sidney Holland on their NRCS High Tunnel Grant. Nick discusses other examples of navigating NRCS projects around the country.
For move NRCS info and downloadable paperwork to get your grant started, visit:
Video Link: https://youtu.be/I0qeGTxIsUE
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Do you want to learn about gardening and homesteading but be able to do things your own way? Do you want some solid gardening tips without feeling boxed into a mold in order to fit in? We've got the Podcast for you! We sat down with The Nakid Gardeners to talk about how they started their YouTube channel, what their priorities are for their homestead and their future, and how they chose their property. There is tons of actionable and practical advice in this video, plus tons of comedy. Get out your notebooks and get ready to laugh! The Nakid Gardeners have taken over the Bootstrap Farmer podcast studio.
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Randy Cummings & Nick are on the road this week and we found some time to discuss growing in the heat of the Summer. We lean on Randy’s many visits to southern farms for tips and tricks to keep plants thriving when the sun is beating everything down. Nick also hits the high points of growing a multi variety salad blend.
TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 Growing in the Heat
00:41 Crop Selection in Extended Seasons
01:30 Adjusting Price when Cost Increases
02:25 Heat Tolerant Lettuce for Summer Production
02:55 Lettuce Types
04:31 Why You Should Buy Seeds by Count, Not Weight
05:26 Visiting Farms in Summer
06:55 Germinating Seeds & How Indoor Growing is Affected by Summer Temps
09:11 Preparing Starts for Transplanting
10:05 Drip Irrigation
11:18 Protecting the Root Zone
12:37 Sizing Hydroponic Equipment to Reduce Heat Buildup
13:36 Harvesting Early & Plant Spacing for Petite Cuts
14:56 Your Crops Have to Pay Rent
15:27 Salad Mixes
21:44 Wood Mulch
23:54 Calibrating Application Equipment
25:09 Layers of Protection & Micro-Climates
26:53 Air Movement
27:57 Humidity
32:41 Preparing for Yield Decline in High Summer
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Amanda Vanhoozier & Nick continue their discussion on farmers markets and the farm to table movement. We take a look at the importance of authenticity, telling your own story, and staying true to your clients.
Big companies, media, and local people outside of small farming have easy access to twist how food and farming is perceived. Consumers are wise to these mistruths and are hungry for better food and transparent relationships.
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Farmers Markets today are ubiquitous parts of our lives. From big cities to small rural towns once a week people and interact with today's growers. But how did we get here? Join us for a front-row seat into what it was like in the early days of the Dallas Farmers Market and how it came to be what it is today. We sit with Amanda Vanhoozier, former market director for the Dallas Farmers Market, to discuss the market's many facets, including its transition from the public to the private sector. Amanda shares some of her struggles during a rocky transition, how markets today have changed drastically from the days of truck farms and family-grown produce, and how we are finding our way back. The Dallas Farmers Market is a case study of how many markets came to be and how farming has driven economies and infrastructure growth.Ever since humans moved from hunter gatherers to today farmers have been the catalyst for change. Understanding our industry's history has never been as important as right now.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 3:00 Dallas Farmers Market Overview 7:00 Commodity Farmers Selling at the Market 8:00 Early Traditions at the Market 10:40 Produce Houses 13:40 How Market Customers Have Changed 16:00 Produce House Waste at the Market 20:20 Earning Your Spot at the Market 23:13 Broken Window Theory in Relation to the Market 24:38 Employee vs. Producer Ran Market Booths 26:00 Day Markets vs. Night Markets 32:00 Deception at the Market 38:00 Farm to Table
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Large venture backed agriculture is largely backed by experienced CEO’s from outside industries who know how to run large companies. What do large companies put in place to sell for a profit? How can they spin average truths to outpace their competitors? What do different departments do within a corporation to push the ball forward?
Randy Cummings discusses how larger farms go about day to day operations and market development. We cover how small farms can use these best practices to build and grow smaller decentralized food for your local market.
If we are to collectively put a big dent in local food what can we learn from big Ag that can lead to tweaks in small business ownership that will make the mass market take notice?
We discuss farm location relative to the market Different staff or operational staffing departments to consider like Public Relations, Compliance, Media, Merchandisers & Sales
GMO misconceptions
Labeling & presentation
Packaging Media coverage
Contingency plans & risk management
Touch free and robotics in agriculture
Third party testing for contaminants
Reducing liability
Speed Round to get to know Randy a little better
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Bootstrap Farmer’s Nick Burton and Randy Cummings discuss current and rising market trends in Agriculture. They also bring insights for growers looking into diversifying their operations or branding into new markets. Are you interested in broadening your knowledge about current agricultural trends? Whether that be with edible flowers, microgreens, cultivating mushrooms, or cut flowers.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:37 Exploring Market Trends in Agriculture 3:59 Diversification and Leveraging What You are Already Doing 6:03 Setting Yourself Apart with Speciality Products 7:37 Finding a Demand for Your Products 8:08 Leveraging Your Farm for Photography 13:00 Relationship Building in Farming 14:58 Why is Flower Farming Rising in Popularity? 15:55 Utilizing all 4 Seasons as a Local Flower Farmer 20:14 Flower Production Under a High Tunnel 21:30 Demand for Succulents 22:53 Mushroom Farming 24:03 Resources for Staying Up to Date on Trends 26:59 Farm and Homestead Influencers 28:45 Non-Farming Ways to Work in Agriculture 36:29 Finding an Approach that Works for Your Farm and Market 38:55 Customizations and Expenses that Come with 44:00 Standard and Sizing 50:05 Navigating Product Challenges and Optimising Product Information 54:52 Offering Multiple Ways for Demonstrations and Learning 59:34 Meetup Collaborations for Farmers 1:00:55 Collaborations at Bootstrap Farmer
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Bootstrap Farmer is on-site at Midori Acres Microgreens in Taos, New Mexico. Catch this interview with Rebecca from Micori Acres, where she brings us through the daily operations of their micro-farm. This interview will give you insight into what it is like to run a consistent, successful microgreens farm and how to establish key client relationships. Learn how a small indoor farm can generate income, even in a small market.
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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Starting the Microgreens Farm 4:00 Selling to Grocery Stores and Co-ops 6:37 Startup Decisions and Mentorship 9:00 Building Interest at the Local and Region Level 11:30- Selling Microgreens in Bulk 13:00 Sustainability Practices in Microgreens 14:00 Establishing Client Relationships/ Reputation 15:50 Dating Microgreens for Grocery Stores 16:52 Final Thoughts
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Ever wonder what the difference is between seeds labeled “microgreens” versus your garden variety? We have answers. Randy Cummings talks all about the seed breeding process and why it is important for the success of your farm to know your supplier and to make sure they offer the resources to back up your seed investments.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:04 Seeking out Quality Seed Suppliers 3:07 Pinpointing Ideal Germination Temperatures 4:43 Resources and Guidance Available from Seed Companies 10:41 Seeking out Experts in Your Area and In the Field 15:14 Sustainability in Agriculture 22:13 Seed Production to Packet 27:37 Why Quality Control Matter in Seed Production 29:53 Warranties on Seed 31:50 Diversification on the Farm 35:55 Knowing Your Market When Seed Buying 40:55 What is Different about Microgreen Seeds vs. Garden Seeds? 49:22 Perspective from a Sales Rep on Microgreen Seed Sales 51:20 What it Takes to Develop a New Variety Commercially 57:53 Personal Seed Saving and Heirlooms 1:02:03 Being Proactive about Seed and Supply Orders 1:09:39 Record-Keeping and Forecasting Your Farm’s Needs 1:15:07 Maximizing Your Investment and Efforts
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We are very excited to welcome industry veteran Randy Cummings to Bootstrap Farmer.
Randy served small farming the past 10 plus years from the seed supply side of the industry. His deep knowledge of farmer's needs, industry trends, and technical expertise will deepen Bootstrap Farmers roster.
This introduction explains why we are so pumped to have him aboard.
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A very by chance-last minute opportunity to meet up with two of our favorite people. Amanda Vanhoozier of Bishop Hill Farm Flowers and Karl Binger on a rained out day. Amanda who has been involved with farmers markets since 2002 both behind the booth and running of markets. Karl in the beginning of year 3 on his homestead turned market farm. With several hundred farm visits behind her Amanda and Karl discuss where Paris Natural Farms is in their journey.
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A very by chance-last minute opportunity to meet up with two of our favorite people. Amanda Vanhoozier of Bishop Hill Farm Flowers and Karl Binger on a rained out day. Amanda who has been involved with farmers markets since 2002 both behind the booth and running of markets. Karl in the beginning of year 3 on his homestead turned market farm. With several hundred farm visits behind her Amanda and Karl discuss where Paris Natural Farms is in their journey.
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Ordering trees from a wholesale nursery this season? Watch this video for tips on when to order and what to expect when your shipment comes. Bootstrap Farmer is on-site at the Bob Wells Nursery in Mineola, Texas, followed by an exclusive interview with nursery owners Ed and Rachel Donnelly, where they discuss the process and the care taken when shipping out trees for wholesale orders. Learn more about what makes this nursery unique and how they have managed to draw customers from all over, both online and at their retail location.
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:39 Starting the Tree Nursery 5:50 Budgeting for a Nursery Business 7:35 Acquiring Bob Wells Nursery 9:03 Demonstration Gardens, Workshops, and Experiences at Bob Wells 13:30 Starting a Local Seed Exchange 14:15 Drawing Outside Customers 18:40 Competing with Big Box Stores and Loss-leader pricing 21:20 Converting from Wholesale to Retail 25:36 Workshops and Classes 30:19 Nursery Seasonal Schedule 33:43 Forecasting and planning for demand 38:22 Online ordering and shipping 45:24 Staffing and Labor Requirements 51:51 Navigating Customer Questions 57:02 Providing Retail Products
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Green spaces are slowly disappearing in the ever-growing urban sprawl of today’s world. Farmer Rishi is getting back to the roots of his property and offering agricultural immersion for his surrounding community at Sarvodaya Farms & Nursery. We tour a plant nursery in this video, unlike any you have probably seen. Explore this diverse property with us and learn how this business model provides full-time jobs and a learning environment for perennial gardening, grafting, and soil regeneration. The Sarvodaya Institute is interested in providing an enriching environment for people to visit, learn, and replicate -even if it's just on their patio with one plant.
https://sarvodayainstitute.org/
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Green spaces are slowly disappearing in the ever-growing urban sprawl of today’s world. Farmer Rishi is getting back to the roots of his property and offering agricultural immersion for his surrounding community at Sarvodaya Farms & Nursery. We tour a plant nursery in this video, unlike any you have probably seen. Explore this diverse property with us and learn how this business model provides full-time jobs and a learning environment for perennial gardening, grafting, and soil regeneration. The Sarvodaya Institute is interested in providing an enriching environment for people to visit, learn, and replicate -even if it's just on their patio with one plant.
https://sarvodayainstitute.org/
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Green spaces are slowly disappearing in the ever-growing urban sprawl of today’s world. Farmer Rishi is getting back to the roots of his property and offering agricultural immersion for his surrounding community at Sarvodaya Farms & Nursery. We tour a plant nursery in this video, unlike any you have probably seen. Explore this diverse property with us and learn how this business model provides full-time jobs and a learning environment for perennial gardening, grafting, and soil regeneration. The Sarvodaya Institute is interested in providing an enriching environment for people to visit, learn, and replicate -even if it's just on their patio with one plant.
https://sarvodayainstitute.org/
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