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The Bright Agrotech Podcast Network features several value-pack podcasts on topics from aquaponics to vertical farming (including the Upstart Farmers), urban farming and more. Aquaponics Academy is a Bright Agrotech podcast designed to help you overcome common aquaponic issues, learn new growing techniques and help you be as successful as you can be as an aquaponic practitioner. Upstart Farmers Radio is the podcast for innovative vertical farmers wanting to make an impact and a living. Join ...
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Upstart Farmers Radio is the voice of the Upstart Farmers movement! Making a living while making an impact.
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Jason and Mark of PickACarrot.com discuss farming, home gardening, and agrotech through the lens of their experience working with some of the best minds in computer science, agriculture and fine dining. From growing produce for one of the world's premier restaurants, Blue Hill at Stone Barns, down to helping a young family grow food with their young children, we cover the full spectrum of food and agriculture in today's fast growing food movement and the important roll of computer science an ...
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Internal Rate Of Return For Indoor Growers Lets Talk Indoor Farming! 01
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Internal Rate Of Return For Indoor Growers Lets Talk Indoor Farming! 01 by Bright Agrotech NetworkBy Bright Agrotech Network
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LEDs HVAC Breakthrough Innovations | Lets Talk Indoor Farming!
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LEDs HVAC Breakthrough Innovations | Lets Talk Indoor Farming! by Bright Agrotech NetworkBy Bright Agrotech Network
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Jason has a problem. Summer is just about here, time to think about Winter Squash. But this season, it's not that simple. Also, we discuss the secret ranking of seeds. And Jason should wear gloves out in the field. Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pic…
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But let's not call the whole thing off. Jason is working with tomatoes on the farm this week. Learn how to put tomatoes on a trellis, and the different kind of trellis. But first, he has to get over a deathly illness! Did the farm make him sick? Does he have anthrax? Should Mark wash his strawberries? Is eating dirt healthy? Where can you pay $110 …
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This week, Jason is planting sweet potatos at Stone Barns. How does that happen? Let's find out! Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!…
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Summer is almost here, and Jason has a lot to do at Stone Barns. And it's time to put tomatoes in the ground! What else is happening on the farm? Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you sear…
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Winter is here, and Jason has a lot to do at Stone Barns. But it doesn't involved planting tomatoes yet. Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!…
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HoneyNut squash, ask for it at your local grocery! Do you have any questions for those who run a farmers market stand? Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!…
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Despite what we say in the show, it is indeed episode 5. Another summer has ended! What does that mean for our Jason and Stone Barns? Learn about his adventures and struggles. Do you have a strong opinion on this matter? Did we get something wrong? Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickaca…
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After discussing Jason's experimental farm work, the duo go into definitions of Heirloom vs Hybrid vs Open Pollinated, Pelleted vs Treated, and Organic vs Conventional. Find out what Jason thinks of the designation Heirloom. How do economics and environmentalism come into play with Organic food? Will Mark learn something new about GMOs? Learn all o…
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Ep 8: Integrated Pest Management on Upstart Farms
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Just about everybody is thinking about pest control around this time of year. Today we've got Dr. Nate and Amy Storey here to discuss what a good integrated pest management strategy looks like.(2:00) - Fresh With Edge's common pests(2:42) - What is Integrated Pest Management all about?(4:40) - When to get an IPM strategy going(6:45) - Steps to sett…
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Crowdfunding an Upstart FarmChris Michael gives us general advice for crowdfunding success, and Paul Meyer gives us insight into his successful Kickstarter campaign. Be sure to check out the links below to explore more resources on crowdfunding.In this episode: (0:30) - Bright Agrotech's Kickstarter campaign and crowdfunding experience (2:16) - Why…
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Jason and Mark discuss Blue Hills special relationship with Stone Barns. Jason gives Mark more advice on his gardening. Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!By Mark Cerritelli, Jason Grauer
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Lightning strikes a second time! And it has a role in the nitrogen cycle. Jason and Mark discuss patents and lettuce. Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!By Mark Cerritelli, Jason Grauer
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Jason talks about life on the farm in spring, and gives Mark advice about home gardening. Send us questions and comments! mark@pickacarrot.com jason@pickacarrot.com Visit us at http://pickacarrot.com Lettuce help you search!By Mark Cerritelli, Jason Grauer
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Ep 6: Farmer's Markets - Tips From the Pros
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Today, we get the overview of farmer's markets from Dr. Nate, and we hear some tips on setting yourself apart from our "farmer's markets superstar", Chris Lukenbill.In this episode:(0:29) - Farmer's markets for beginning Upstart Farmers(6:24) - Meet Chris at Fresh With Edge and hear some tips on selling at farmer's markets(19:43) - What Hank Thornb…
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Ep. 5: GreenWalls: Not Just Transforming Urban Landscaping
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Green Walls: Not Just Transforming Urban LandscapingToday, we're talking about something that has had us excited for quite a while. We anticipated some of the results of the Green Wall, but the innovative Upstart Farmers have surprised us with creative and profitable uses.Our special guest today is Teryl Chapel, who we call the "Godfather of ZipGro…
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Today we hear from a few greenhouse managers about greenhouse types and discuss the factors that Upstart Farmers need to think about when building a greenhouse with Dr. Nate.Marilyn Yamamoto runs her vertical hydroponic farm in Las Vegas. She sells produce to a CSA group and restaurants in her area. With high demand, she's just expanded her greenho…
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This week Dr. Nate, Perry and Haydn from BayBerry Fresh Farms in Fort Collins, CO. discuss the pros and cons of hydroponics and aquaponics for commercial farmers and hear from some Upstart Farmers about what they are using and why they are using it.By Upstart Farmers Radio
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Ep 1: Why I'm An Upstart Farmer and You Should Be Too
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Episode #1 Why I'm An Upstart Farmer and You Should Be TooBy Upstart Farmers Radio
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