Best Greenhouse Grower Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 28 - Denise Godfrey of Olive Hill Greenhouses on Sustainability in Floriculture 46:07

4h ago46:07

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During Cultivate’24 last month, Denise Godfrey of Olive Hill Greenhouses in Fallbrook, CA, participated in a panel discussion on sustainability in floriculture. Denise brought the grower perspective, and she was joined by a group representing all sectors of the industry, including breeding, packaging, benchmarking, and university research. I caught…

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How Growers Mineral can help in the Greenhouse - Growers Mineral Podcast 23:10

2h ago23:10

23:10

Join Chris Kohl, Sales Manager at Growers Mineral Solutions, as he interviews Kevin Radke, a greenhouse and hydroponics expert. Discover the unique advantages of Growers' liquid 10-20-10 fertilizer, including its consistency, ease of use, and purity. Kevin shares insights from his extensive experience, explaining how Growers can enhance plant healt…

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Is Bigger Really Better? 34:07

4h ago34:07

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Small and medium sized growers are routinely told that they have to get bigger to get more efficient. But what if we remove the assumption that you have to get big? This episode delves into several calculations, including the heat requirement calculation, and how it impacts the growers who want to stay small. While much is instinctively known by gr…

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Ep.27 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part Three) 32:22

2h ago32:22

32:22

Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story features a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and we’re using this podcast as a way to offer extended versions of…

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All Fertilizers are Toxic...Aren't They? - In My Opinion W/ Jim Halbeisen | Growers Mineral Podcast 18:51

3d ago18:51

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In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen and guest Chris Kohls discuss the potential toxicity of fertilizers, highlighting the unique properties of Growers Mineral products. They recount a story illustrating Growers' non-toxic nature and explore the historical context and manufacturing processes behind fertilizer use. The conve…

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Ep. 26 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part Two) 27:15

2d ago27:15

27:15

Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story features a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and over the next few weeks this podcast will include extended vers…

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Addressing Nitrate Pollution in Agriculture | In My Opinion w/ Jim Halbeisen Podcast 6:30

22d ago6:30

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In this episode of the Growers Mineral Podcast, Jim Halbeisen (Director of Research) delves into the environmental and health impacts of excessive fertilizer use, particularly focusing on nitrogen loss and its contribution to water pollution. He discusses historical and recent concerns about nitrate buildup in water systems, its effects on human he…

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Tell Your Story! Marketing for Small Businesses 43:45

24d ago43:45

43:45

Marketing is a critical part of business but when do you take that leap and hire someone outside your small employee circle? Pen and Petal President Kerstin Poehlmann sat down with Michelle Klieger and Dr. Peter Konjoian to discuss her business and when it's take to take that step. Listen to this episode for her insights and what to look for in you…

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Marcus Janzen comments on climate policy risk 17:15

25d ago17:15

17:15

Cumulative catastrophic weather events over the last four years have left many Okanagan fruit growers with little to no fruit to sell in the summer of 2024. Government response, at the British Columbia and federal levels, has been tepid at best. The Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada continue to advocate for more rapid monetary support but presi…

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Ep. 25 - The Greenhouse Grower Team Looks Back at 2023 and Ahead to 2024 35:31

29d ago35:31

35:31

As we wind down 2023 and plan for the coming year, Greenhouse Grower editors Brian Sparks and Julie Hullett reflect on their favorite moments from floriculture in 2023, and why they’re excited about the coming year.By Greenhouse Grower

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Ep. 24 - The Bright Future of Horticulture Education (Part One) 32:37

1M ago32:37

32:37

Greenhouse Grower’s July cover story will feature a closer look at how university horticulture departments from across the country are attracting new blood to the industry while fostering career development. I had the chance to talk to six department heads about a wide range of topics, and over the next few weeks this podcast will include extended …

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Ep. 23 - Insights on IPM and Biocontrols With Michelle Opela at Costa Farms 37:56

1M ago37:56

37:56

Michelle Opela, Senior IPM Manager at Costa Farms, will be giving two talks at Cultivate on the topic of IPM and biocontrols in the greenhouse. Michelle’s career path started with studying biology at Cornell University. After a brief stint in marine biology, she joined Costa’s R&D team eight years ago, eventually finding her way into managing the c…

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Ep. 22 - Costa Farms’ Mari Carrasquillo on the Emerging Role of E-Commerce in Floriculture 33:44

2M ago33:44

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Mari Carrasquillo, Vice President of Marketing and E-Commerce at Costa Farms, has more than 25 years of experience in creating brand strategies for companies such as Whirlpool, KitchenAid, and Food Saver. She joined the Costa Farms team in 2021 and currently focuses on developing and managing digital and e-commerce programs. Mari will be joining a …

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The Buyer's Perspective: Hanover Co-Op 41:41

2M ago41:41

41:41

Dr. Peter Konjoian and Michelle Klieger are joined by Rebecca White, Public & Government Affairs Associate at the Hanover Co-op Food Stores & Auto Service Centers of NH & VT. Hanover Co-Op has a local purchasing goal, and they purchase from small and large farms, alike. Learn how they make decisions and how they work with farmers to get their produ…

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Amanda Doughty builds relationships with TFW workers 15:57

2M ago15:57

15:57

Responsible for human resources at Sandy Shore Farms, Amanda Doughty has embraced not only the work ethic but the community ethic at this asparagus, bell pepper and onion operation near Port Burwell, Ontario. She is focused on the physical and mental welfare of the 200-plus temporary foreign workers from Mexico and the Caribbean. The Grower is Digg…

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U.S. Vegetable Sales Jump 82 Percent?! 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

Michelle Klieger and Dr. Peter Konjoian dive into the newly released USDA ERS Vegetable and Pulse Outlook report and examine trends. These trends are something small growers should consider when investigating new and upcoming and coming crops to grow. How can they do that? Learn during this podcast!

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Ep. 21 - How Cheryl Wagner Greenhouse in Michigan Stays Connected to Plant Lovers 36:16

3M ago36:16

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Greenhouse Grower Senior Editor Julie Hullett recently caught up with Cheryl Wagner, who runs a small greenhouse business near Ann Arbor, Michigan. In addition to being a staple at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, Cheryl also hosts an annual Art and Garden Show at her greenhouse, the most recent one taking place on May 5. The event allows local artisa…

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In the Year 2525... 33:50

3M ago33:50

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Is it possible to change the nutrient profile of our vegetables to make them more nutrient dense? Michelle Klieger and Dr. Peter Konjoian delve into Peter's research this week and how children are the driver of parent's consumer decisions. Will kids eat more carrots in 2525? Tune in to find out!

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John Cline explains thinning technology for tender fruit 12:37

3M ago12:37

12:37

University of Guelph pomology professor Dr. John Cline has spent his research career in not only apples, but tree fruit. The Grower is Digging Deeper behind the May 2024 cover story and speaking with Dr. Cline. He shares information on his most recent trials with a plant growth regulator for peaches and nectarines, that could shave 40 to 50 per cen…

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Ep. 20 - The Latest Updates on the Future of Skagit Horticulture 44:43

3M ago44:43

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In early February, Skagit Horticulture in Washington announced it would be shutting down within a couple of months. Then in early April, the news broke that Smith Gardens had stepped in to acquire a portion of Skagit’s operations. In this episode, we talk to Scott Crownover at Skagit and Eric Smith at Smith Gardens to learn more. https://www.greenh…

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More Greenhouse Grower Podcasts! 37:36

3M ago37:36

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Brian D. Sparks, Editor of Greenhouse Grower, a part of Meister Media Worldwide, discusses starting a podcast with Peter and Michelle, as his organization recently launched and how it offers growers another tool in their toolbox. But don't worry - this podcast wouldn't replace the print magazine. This is just another tool for growers to access info…

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Conference Call: April 2024 1:05:30

4M ago1:05:30

1:05:30

The April 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The April conference call was held on April 11th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. This call featured several speakers who discussed using Growers as frost protection for peach blossoms and the importance of water quality. This will be the last conference call until September 12th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. We will…

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Ep. 19 - Why Having a Succession or Exit Plan for Your Business Is More Critical Than Ever 34:56

4M ago34:56

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So far in 2024, we’ve seen too many large greenhouse operations shutting down, and while there are many reasons for this, one of the biggest is the lack of a succession plan or an exit strategy. In this episode, I’m joined by Chris Cimaglio, Managing Director of PivotPoint Business Solutions. Chris and his team specialize in helping growers build v…

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Join Us at Farm Resort: 2 Days of Game-Changing Farming Secrets with JM Fortier 26:21

3M ago26:21

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Join us at the Farm Resort in White Wright, Texas on April 27th and 28th for an event that will transform your farming skills. Learn from JM Fortier, an experienced market farmer and speaker. Get ready for workshops on boosting farm productivity, soil management, and innovative growing techniques. You'll also have the opportunity to see hands-on de…

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Spring Has Sprung - Have You Started Your Plants? 45:26

4M ago45:26

45:26

Rene is back by popular demand, for his fourth episodes of The Grower & The Economist. We are reminded that growers range from hobby gardeners, homesteaders, small businesses, and commercial operations. This week we discuss starting spring plants. Our discussion applies to all growers looking to maximize their growing season. How do you tackle crop…

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Richard Lee takes stock of greenhouse vegetable sector growth 24:57

3M ago24:57

24:57

The Ontario greenhouse vegetable sector, now valued at close to $2 billion in farmgate value, is facing regulatory burdens on several fronts. The federal carbon tax is one, but Chatham-Kent’s municipal development charges for water and wastewater will escalate from $179,000 per acre in 2024 to $366,000 per acre by 2029. The Grower is Digging Deeper…

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Ep. 18 - New Varieties, Consumer Trends, and More With Must Have Perennials 31:34

4M ago31:34

31:34

Greenhouse Grower’s April issue features a heavy focus on perennials, from new varieties to production tips. We also addressed marketing trends, what consumers are looking for in new plants, and how growers and breeders are responding. In this episode, I sat down with Justin Wisniewski and Kris Smith at Aris Horticulture and Must Have Perennials to…

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Is $6,000 for Data a Good Price? 36:12

4M ago36:12

36:12

Since last summer, Dr. Peter Konjoian and Michelle Klieger have been talking about metrics to evaluate business decisions. Peter likes ROI. Today, they work through a real-life ROI case study with a subscription tool that Michelle is considering for her research project. This situation can be applied on small and medium sized operations as well. Ha…

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Conference Call: March 2024 1:00:41

5M ago1:00:41

1:00:41

The March 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The March conference call was held on March 14th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. This call features an accompanying video which can be watched using the following link: https://youtu.be/vzDjRgi0b0o?si=SSdTpkuc924Udpm2 We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April …

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Farming After 50: Adapting for Mobility 31:48

4M ago31:48

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This talk with returning guests from Bouldin Food Forest. Vanessa Bates and Ben McConnell are for individuals interested in or currently engaged in market farming and navigating the new challenges and opportunities that come with being over 50. As we age, our physical capabilities can change, and once straightforward tasks may become more demanding…

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Ep. 17 - Doug Cole of D.S. Cole Growers on Varieties, H-2A, Certification, and More 30:13

5M ago30:13

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Doug Cole is the owner of D.S. Cole Growers, a young plant and finished plant grower based in Loudon, NH. The team at D.S. Cole is constantly on the hunt for what’s new, and the company also places a huge emphasis on certification for clean production, sustainability, and more. I caught up with Doug in the middle of a busy spring season, right befo…

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What's The Deal with Peat? 43:59

5M ago43:59

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There's been a lot of talk about peat as regulations in Europe impacts its availability and the definition of sustainability. Peat grows, very slowly, in bogs in Canada, the United States, and Europe. Raising some questions about using this renewable resource and how to maintain healthy bogs. Peat is an important growth medium in greenhouses throug…

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When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery 44:04

4M ago44:04

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In September 2023, Bouldin Food Forest faced a test of strength and spirit when ferocious winds tore through their farm, ravaging structures and leaving chaos in their wake. In this heartfelt video, Vanessa and Ben unveil the reality of severe weather impacts on agriculture and share a powerful testament to resilience and recovery. Watch as they re…

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A Bigger in Texas Market Farm | Bouldin Food Forest 1:33:25

4M ago1:33:25

1:33:25

Meet Ben and Vanessa of Bouldin Food Forest serving the Austin, Texas market. Bouldin Food Forest grows rich, nutrient-dense food using regenerative agriculture methods. It’s a throwback to when agriculture was about craftsmanship, not industrial mechanization and chemicals favored by today’s large factory farms. The result: beautiful vegetables an…

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8 Profit Crops for Greenhouse Growing 1:49:43

5M ago1:49:43

1:49:43

The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook What crops make the most money in a Hoop House? What options do farmers need when growing year-round? What are ways big growers leverage every square inch of protected culture? Andrew Mefferd, the author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Growers Handbook, discussed his motivation and observations in wr…

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Ep. 16 - How Urban Buds Turned an Abandoned Greenhouse Into a Local Favorite 37:06

5M ago37:06

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Urban Buds City Grown Flowers is a St. Louis-based company that emerged from the shell of an abandoned greenhouse to become a favorite supplier of cut flowers in their community. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, I spoke with Mimo Davis, co-founder of Urban Buds, about her path from social work to floriculture, how the company emerged…

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Technology and AI: For the Small, Medium Sized Growers 17:58

5M ago17:58

17:58

Michelle and Peter sit down with Andrew Brooks from Priva to discuss global trends that are impacting the small and medium sized grower. Larger growers can manage temperatures to the 1/10 degree but you can only get to 1 degree. What does that mean as you compete in the global market space?

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Brian Rideout takes big strides to adopting biologicals 21:07

5M ago21:07

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The Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) is registering dozens of biopesticides but the uptake by growers hasn’t been as robust. These new products offer suppression, not total control of insects and disease. That means a management shift in how to integrate them with conventional chemistry. There’s also a mind shift – how much faith do growers…

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Conference Call: February 2024 58:47

5M ago58:47

58:47

The February 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The February conference call was held on February 8th, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartp…

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It's Global 7:59

5M ago7:59

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Food systems are complicated. On The Grower & The Economist, we talk to and about small producers and local food systems. However, as many of you know, Michelle has a background in international trade. Today, Michelle and Peter discuss Michelle's research and how global trade allows for cheap food, year-round. Learn how trade keeps people fed while…

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Ep. 15 - The Plantpeddler Team on Variety Trials, Advocacy, Innovation, and More 54:53

6M ago54:53

54:53

Plantpeddler in Cresco, IA, is one of the floriculture industry’s most innovative growing operations. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, we catch up with the Plantpeddler team to learn more about their variety trials, the importance of industry advocacy, and much more. Here’s our conversation.…

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Seed Catalogs Are Presents in January 46:10

6M ago46:10

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Have you started planning your seed order for the spring? Peter and Michelle are too! We love talking about crop scheduling. This episode starts with some new thoughts about ordering seeds and planning your crop schedule 2024 and also goes back to one of our first episodes on crop scheduling back in 2020.…

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GMO Vs. Hybrid Seeds- A Very Deep Dive with Andrew Mefferd 1:44:04

5M ago1:44:04

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We dive deep. And we mean deep into how hybrid seeds are developed and brought to market with Andrew Mefferd. Andrew is the owner/editor of Growing For Market Magazine, author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, and served many years at the trial farm at Johnny's Selected Seeds. His intense knowledge of seeds and the seed industry m…

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What Do Farm Nerds Talk About After Hours? 1:50:34

6M ago1:50:34

1:50:34

A family reunion of sorts, Bootstrap Farmer welcomes Andrew Mefferd, publisher of Growing for Market Magazine and author of The Greenhouse and Hoop House Grower's Handbook, to the studio, along with Bootstrap Farmers Director of Sales Randy Cummings & Customer Service Specialist Kari Danial. Host Nick, Randy, and Andrew have known each other for cl…

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Ep. 14 - How Metrolina Greenhouses Takes a Smart Approach to Technology 23:00

6M ago23:00

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Metrolina Greenhouses is widely considered to be an industry leader not just in adopting new greenhouse technology, but in doing so for the right reasons. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, we catch up with Abe and Art Van Wingerden of Metrolina to learn why and how they take this approach, and much more. Here’s our conversation.…

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SNOW DAY! 27:06

6M ago27:06

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Here at The Grower & The Economist we are experiencing our first snowstorm in two years. Winter is usually considered the slow season for small to medium vegetable growers but there is still work to be done. Greenhouses allow us to extend our season but they require maintance and planning. Listen to Michelle and Peter discuss the "off season."…

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Tyler McCann argues for more agriculture investment 14:28

6M ago14:28

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As managing director of the Canadian Agrifood Policy Institute, Tyler McCann sees a need for more investment if agriculture is to meet its superpower goals in food production. That means more foresight amongst both public and private institutions and ambition to build the infrastructure that’s needed for a climate-resilient sector. In this Digging …

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Conference Call: January 2024 1:00:29

6M ago1:00:29

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The January 2024 Growers Conference Call is up online. The January conference call was held on January 11th, 2024 at 9 p.m. ET. We will hold these calls on the second Thursday of each month from September 2023 to April 2024. We will often be using pictures and presentations on these calls, so if you're able to access it with a computer or smartphon…

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Reaction to JM Fortier Interview by Bootstrap Farmer Podcast Crew 48:20

6M ago48:20

48:20

In this reaction video, the Bootstrap Farmer Podcast crew dives deeper into the JM Fortier interview with Bootstrap Farmer ( https://youtu.be/Kd_jZnRaQbk ) and discus individual takeaways from @TheMarketGardeners TIMESTAMPS: 00:17 Intro 00:45 Farm Sustainability 09:59 School and Healthy Living 19:45 Increasing Greenhouse Production 27:38 Keeping Yo…

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Ep. 13 - Joche Smith on Costa Farms’ Purchase of Battlefield Farms and More 23:51

7M ago23:51

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Florida-based Costa Farms, the top grower on Greenhouse Grower’s Top 100 Growers list, kicked off the year in a big way with the acquisition of Battlefield Farms. In this episode of Greenhouse Grower to Grower, we caught up with Joche Smith, CEO of Costa Farms, to learn why now was the best time to make a move like this, what else Costa Farms has p…

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