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Bootstrap Farmer Radio

199 episodes - English - Latest episode: 15 days ago - ★★★★★ - 33 ratings

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.

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

April 12, 2024 13:47 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

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 demos with the latest farming tools and techniques. Connect with local farmers, share insights, and grow together. Don't miss this opportunity to le...

Farming After 50: Adapting for Mobility

March 20, 2024 10:00 - 31 minutes - 46.2 MB

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. This discussion will delve into practical ways to adapt farming practices to suit mobility and physical strength changes, ensuring that farming ...

When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery

March 13, 2024 10:00

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 recount the moment destruction hit and how they rose from the ruins, drawing on community support and unwavering resolve. Their tale goes beyond far...

When Disaster Strikes: Real Stories of Farm Resilience & Recovery

March 13, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 64.2 MB

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 recount the moment destruction hit and how they rose from the ruins, drawing on community support and unwavering resolve. Their tale goes beyond far...

A Bigger in Texas Market Farm | Bouldin Food Forest

March 07, 2024 15:43 - 1 hour - 135 MB

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 and a surrounding ecosystem that flourishes. Bootstrap Farmer has had the pleasure of spending several days at Bouldin Food Forest over the last few...

8 Profit Crops for Greenhouse Growing

March 07, 2024 15:22 - 1 hour - 156 MB

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 writing the required reading growing manual for any market gardener.  https://growingformarket.com/  ************************************ Time...

GMO Vs. Hybrid Seeds- A Very Deep Dive with Andrew Mefferd

February 14, 2024 13:05 - 1 hour - 152 MB

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 makes this interview the end all discussions on hybrid seeds. Please note that this podcast was recorded several weeks before the GMO Purple toma...

What Do Farm Nerds Talk About After Hours?

February 07, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 166 MB

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 close to 12 years and have worked on many projects in the small ag space. This in-person meet-up was long overdue, and this conversation covered man...

Reaction to JM Fortier Interview by Bootstrap Farmer Podcast Crew

January 24, 2024 11:00 - 48 minutes - 68.9 MB

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 Your Market Small 34:30 Writing The Market Gardener ************************************ Thanks for listening to  Bootstrap Farme...

Market Gardener Sales Channels

January 17, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 107 MB

Being a Market Gardener means serving our buyers where they are most likely to convert into repeatable sales at prices to keep you thriving in your agricultural business. In this episode, we look at many sales opportunities small farms have to serve their markets through traditional farmers markets, direct-to-consumer delivery, partnerships, and added-value products. Join Michael Bell of Dallas Half Acre Farm, Karl Binger from Paris Natural Farm, and Nick and Kari from Bootstrap farmer as we...

FARM AMBASSADOR, MICHAEL BELL, DALLAS 1/2 ACRE FARM

January 12, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour - 124 MB

No stranger to the DFW growing community, Michael Bell runs a small farm just outside Dallas, TX. He sells direct to consumer seasonal salad veggies directly to his clients on his low-stress terms. If you think you need a lot of acreage or even a water supply, check out what Michael has accomplished, truly keeping a manageable scale as he bootstraps his way to long-term farming goals. www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Who Can Be a Market Gardener| Market Gardener Podcast by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep2

January 10, 2024 09:00 - 36 minutes - 52.6 MB

Nick & Karl Binger of Market Garden Paris Natural Farms discuss the qualities of a great market gardener. Patience, planning, and hard work will go a long way as new farmers leave corporate jobs, start second incomes & plan retirement income goals.  ************************************ Thanks for listening.  Bootstrap Farmer! ► Subscribe and hit the bell to see new videos: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNAhG5hS7og0jGFGv6uLdTA ► Check out our Free Resources: https://www.bootstrapfarm...

What is a Market Gardener? | Market Gardener by Bootstrap Farmer, Ep 1

January 03, 2024 09:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

Are you a Gardener, Hobby Farm, Farmer, or Market Gardner? Bootstrap Farmer supports all growers no matter where they are scaled. But in this new Market Gardener series, we are diving deep into what drives local food and food economics through the lens of farmers working their land year-round.    In this first episode, Nick & Karl Binger of Paris Natural Farms discuss some of the things that set Market Gardeners apart from other growers.  ************************************ https://...

Jean-Martin Fortier A Celebration of Small Farming

January 01, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Bootstrap Farmer engages in an enlightening conversation with legendary Jean-Martin Fortier @TheMarketGardeners  on various subjects concerning the state of small-scale farming as a profession. We share the belief that there's a vast potential to cater to all market sizes, and it's crucial now more than ever for those at the forefront of this sector to assert the essential role of small-scale agriculture in their local region. If you are ready to get inspired in 2024, watch, comment, and sub...

Everything You Want to Know About Soil Blocks | Mindful Farmer, Sean Pessarra

September 13, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 70.9 MB

Mindful Garden's Sean Pessarra has made hundreds of thousands if not a million soil blocks over his farming career. He is also the inventor of the Mindful Gardener Soil Block Drop Seeder. In this interview, Sean discusses the how-to's, whats, and whys of Soil Blocking for seed starting. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:38 What is soil blocking 01:23 What makes up the soil mix 03:31 How to choose soil mix 07:07 Why you should limit liquid feeds 08:00 How long till the plant receive t...

Meet Sean Pessarra, The Mindful Farmer, Toolmaker, Hoop House Builder, and Small Farm Supporter

September 13, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 95.6 MB

Join Sean Pessarra, Nick, and Karl Binger and learn how Sean, the founder of Mindful Farmer, and learn how he took his part-time beekeeping operation in Texas and transformed it into a full-time sustainable agriculture business rich in experience that has led to an amazing career serving farmers through better tools and consulting. This is part 1 of a two-part Soil Block interview.  https://mindfulfarmerarkansas.com/ @mindfulkitchenarkansas 00:00 Intro 01:40 Mindful Farmer Beginnings...

How to Start Zero Waste Compost

August 10, 2023 09:00 - 51 minutes - 74.5 MB

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 gar...

Kupu Place Farms: Innovations in Aquaponic Lettuce, Microgreen, & Edible Flower Production

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 57 minutes - 82 MB

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 consid...

Aquaponic Farming in Hawaii- Scaling a Farm for Food Security in Remote Regions

July 14, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 84.1 MB

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...

Moving States to Start New Farms

June 03, 2023 14:34

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

Moving States to Start New Farms

June 03, 2023 14:34

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

Agricultural Strategies to Address Food Security | Visiting Farmers Markets in Africa

March 30, 2023 18:24 - 25 minutes - 37.6 MB

Bootstrap Farmers’ Farmer-in-Residence, Karl Binger, recently visited Tanzania to observe and learn about small-scale farming practices in rural parts of the country. From working the land with manual tools to sourcing seeds for crops, Karl learned about some of the challenges that these farmers face every day.   Check out our Free Resources: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL HERE FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/BootstrapFarmer/ INSTAGRAM: https:/...

Journey to Successful Farm Life with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm

February 21, 2023 02:34 - 1 hour - 93.6 MB

Join us as we sit down with Jill Ragan of Whispering Willow Farm and learn about her journey to successful farm life. From publishing her book, "Tiny But Mighty Farm," to making the transition with her husband, Nate, to build out the market farm of their dreams. She shares advice for those looking to make similar transitions and discusses her ongoing partnership with Bootstrap Farmer. Grab a SIGNED copy of the Tiny but Mighty Farm: https://thewhisperingwillowfarm.com/products/book Shop The W...

From Beginner Gardener to Creating a Vision of Localized Change: ATL Grow | Milan Turner

February 01, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 123 MB

Milan Turner was just a beginner gardener, but his journey to inspire others and bring change to his South Atlanta community started with a single basil plant. Now, he's created something amazing - a demonstration garden to provide fresh food access for people living in neighboring food deserts. Learn how Milan started, went viral, and created a vision of localized change that is sure to give everyone actionable ways to make small changes where they live. Partnering with Bootstrap Farmer, ...

Heating Your Hoop House in the Winter & Pricing Your Farm Products | Market Farmer Q&A Podcast

January 25, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 47.6 MB

Answering your questions about heating hoop houses, supplies & why Bootstrap Farmer packages items in the quantities we do.  For more growing resources, visit: https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources Like this podcast? Leave a review to let us know!

Answering Your Questions: Response to "Your seed trays are made in China"

January 24, 2023 15:30

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. https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources

Answering Your Questions: Response to "Your seed trays are made in China"

January 24, 2023 15:30

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. https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/resources

Elements of Hydroponics | with Drew Demler, Big Tex Urban Farms part 1

January 09, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 30.6 MB

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 completel...

NRCS Approved! Grants for your Homestead

January 03, 2023 13:04 - 43 minutes - 60.5 MB

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 https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/pages/nrcs-high-tunnel-initiative

Meet the Nakid Gardeners | Homesteading in Zone 8a | Bootstrap Farmer

December 29, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 72.2 MB

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 o...

Growing in the Heat of the Summer

June 29, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 52.9 MB

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...

Farm to Table and Farmers Market Authenticity

June 15, 2022 15:07 - 1 hour - 87.1 MB

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.    #farmtotable, #farmersmarkets, #slowfood, #loca...

History of Farmers Markets Competition | with Amanda Vanhoozier

June 08, 2022 08:00 - 40 minutes - 58.7 MB

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....

What Small Farms are Stealing from Big AG

June 01, 2022 08:00 - 58 minutes - 83 MB

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...

How Will Farming Change in 2022? | Bootstrap Farmer Predictions and New Product Hints

May 25, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB

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 Wh...

Growing Microgreens in the Desert at Midori Acres Farm, Taos, New Mexico

May 18, 2022 17:42

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. Learn about Microgreens - https://www.bootstrapfarmer.com/blogs/m...

Randy Cummings on Farming Best Practices, Seed Supply, & Farm Forecasting

May 11, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 78 MB

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 ...

Randy Cummings Joins Bootstrap Farmer

May 04, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 35.3 MB

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.    www.bootstrapfarmer.com 

Real Talk Farmers Therapy with Amanda Vanhoozier & Karl Binger

April 27, 2022 08:00

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.   www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Real Talk Farmers Therapy with Amanda Vanhoozier & Karl Binger

April 27, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.5 MB

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.   www.bootstrapfarmer.com

Wholesale Trees & Retail Nursery: Bob Wells Nursery at Sorelle Farms

April 20, 2022 02:01 - 1 hour - 64.6 MB

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, b...

Upliftment of All: The Sarvodaya Institute with Farmer Rishi Kumar

April 13, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.1 MB

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....

Upliftment of All: The Sarvodaya Institute with Farmer Rishi Kumar

April 13, 2022 08:00

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....

Upliftment of All: The Sarvodaya Institute with Farmer Rishi Kumar

April 13, 2022 08:00

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....

7 Things to Consider Before Starting a Farm | with Earth Grower Brian Maisenbacher

April 06, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 67.9 MB

Earth Grower’s owner Brian Maisenbacher has dedicated his life to becoming the best farmer he possibly can be. He is mission-driven to help others have success in growing food and medicinal crops for their communities and their families.   He is passionate about finding solutions to help farmers become more regenerative and profitable. Brian has wholeheartedly spent over a decade working on farms, heritage orchards, cattle ranches, doing landscaping, and designing home gardens and farms ...

We've Got Your Back! | Bootstrap Farmer Customer Service

March 30, 2022 08:00 - 1 hour - 65.6 MB

Customer Service Manager, Rikki Dionisio discusses the customer service side of Bootstrap Farmer. Rikki covers how that team covers product support, order support, and growing support. Topics include: Orders, returns, international shipping, tax exemptions, training, communication, and working with other teams like creative, special projects, wholesale, and administration. And as always- interview bloopers.

Behind-the-Scenes with Our Customer Service Manager Rikki | Dallas Farm Tours with Bootstrap Farmer

March 16, 2022 09:00 - 52 minutes - 51.4 MB

Bootstrap Farmer's Customer Service Manager, Rikki, joins us to talk about her recent trip to Dallas, where she went on several farm tours and met some of our local farmer friends. Rikki discusses how this up-close experience with growers using our products and with the manufacturers that produce them is what makes the brand so unique. Listen as she recounts some of the lessons she learned and how she tries to help other growers keep calm and reassured during the hectic growing season. 00:00...

How the Sausage is Made: Bootstrap Farmer Media

March 10, 2022 13:05 - 41 minutes - 41.5 MB

While filming factory tours the Bootstrap Farmer Creative Team sat down with Tracy Lutz, who is working on a year long filming project, on what happens in the creative dept.  This unplanned quorum tackles topics like: Social media tips, recognizing B-reel in the field, making content for different personality types, working with shot lists, scheduling a year of content, recycling content, reposting shared content, making videos, pronouncing grow bags, planning media, building your person...

How It's Made: New Bootstrap Farmer Air Prune Trays

March 02, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 34.2 MB

USA Manufacturing has been at the forefront of Bootstrap Farmer’s goals over the past few years with new products added all of the time. Join Bootstrap Farmer’s Creative Director Katie Russo, Tracy Lutz our farmer in residence, and Cal our lead injection moulder for a discussion about what it takes to produce our trays in the United States, why it matters, and what more is to come. We hope you will join us. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:00 Factory Tour Overview 2:00 Plastic Characteristics and ...

Garden Design Studio

February 23, 2022 10:00 - 52 minutes - 51.1 MB

Pipe Klee announces the opening of the Urban Dirt Co Design Studio in Sherman, Texas. We examine the opportunities in serving the garden needs of homeowners private schools, and chefs while connecting the dots of gardening misconceptions. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Intro 00:50 Why opening a design center as an extension of Urban Dirt Co 03:23 Homeowner gardens and the disconnect to market gardening for a living 07:02 Microgreens, market gardens, culinary gardens: delivery needs density 08:43 Real E...