The Rookie Farmer Podcast is the go-to resource for aspiring market gardeners and small-scale farmers. Hosted by Alec Smith, farmer at Crop Culture Farm in New Bern, Georgia, this podcast provides wisdom, knowledge and real-world experience to support the rising movement of small-scale agriculture.
Each episode features discussions with veteran growers, industry experts, and fellow "rookie" farmers who share lessons learned in starting up and running profitable, sustainable farms. Alec dives into topics like effective crop planning, selling to chefs and restaurants, creative CSA models, and much more. He also provides regular updates on his own half-acre vegetable farm as it grows.
Whether you are a new grower just starting out or a few seasons into your farming journey, The Rookie Farmer Podcast will inform and inspire you to take your small farm to the next level. Tune in and join a passionate community of small-scale farmers who are revolutionizing the food system, one farm at a time.
From Veggies to Full-Time Flowers: Why Ditching Vegetables was Worth It (TRFP 55)
In this episode, Alec welcomes back farmer Jen from Pig & Leaf Farm for round two to dig deep into the flower side of their farming operation...including the big decision to phase out vegetables entirely and go all-in on flowers! She breaks down a practical veg-to-flower ratio, which crops are beginner-friendly versus which ones are advanced, and how to choose market streams between farmers markets, wholesale, and weddings. Click here to learn more about Pig & Leaf Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/pigandleaf/) Click here to learn more about Jen and Agrofloristry. (https://www.instagram.com/agrofloristry/) Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/) Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link. Click here to watch the video version! (https://youtu.be/fz-kmXBfflY) Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
5 Sept 2026
Farming (and Selling Out!) Through the Hottest, Driest August Yet (TRFP 54)
Alec and Richard are back for a blog episode, and they get real about surviving the hottest, driest August they've ever farmed through while somehow posting record-breaking sales. Click here to learn more about farmer Richard and Sun and Soil Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/sunandsoilfarm/) Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/) Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link. Click here to watch the video version! (https://youtu.be/Y5IBS1TEsbs) Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
29 Aug 2026
Permaculture to Profit: Running 3 Businesses At Once (TRFP 53)
In this episode, Alec sits down with Cliff and Jen of Pig & Leaf in Tennessee as they share how two permaculture teachers became thriving market farmers running three enterprises at once: heritage pork, cut flowers, and market vegetables. Click here to learn more about Pig & Leaf Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/pigandleaf/) Click here to learn more about Cliff and hog farming. (https://www.instagram.com/davisamericanduroc/) Click here to learn more about Jen and Agrofloristry. (https://www.instagram.com/agrofloristry/) Click here to check out farmer Alec and Crop Culture Farm. (https://www.instagram.com/cropculturefarm/) Click here to shop on Modern Grower with Alec's affiliate link. Click here to watch the video version! (https://youtu.be/fz-kmXBfflY) Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at Modern Grower. Follow Modern Grower: Instagram Instagram Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Carrot Cashflow Farm Small Farm Smart Farm Small Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast The Urban Farmer Podcast The Rookie Farmer Podcast In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books: Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.
Who has been a guest on The Rookie Farmer Podcast
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Richard
Brian Strickland
Patrick Samuels
Herb Young
Emily Erickson Mills
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.7 / 5
12 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 42 / 100
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Quality
52
Social presence
97
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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Alec host the show. Published by Alec Smith.
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