Re-released for its 10th anniversary. The Urban Farmer is a documentary-style podcast that takes you behind the scenes of a real urban farming business to show you what it truly takes to run a successful farm in the city. Follow farmer Curtis Stone's journey over an entire growing season as he produces food on just a third of an acre in Kelowna, BC, Canada. The show was initially recorded in 2015.
This series, hosted by Diego Footer, explores the daily struggles and successes of urban farming. Curtis shares his hard-earned knowledge of intensive production methods, season extension, optimal crop selection, farm planning, and financial management. But this podcast goes beyond the nuts and bolts of growing—it gives an honest look at the entrepreneurial, social, and lifestyle aspects of urban farming.
Whether you are a new grower dreaming of starting your own urban farm or a seasoned producer looking to refine your systems, The Urban Farmer will inform and inspire you. Follow along as Curtis demonstrates how to produce an abundance of food in the most unlikely places and build a viable business supporting a high quality of life. If you've ever wanted to see how profitable and rewarding small-scale farming can be, this podcast is for you.
How Cutting Crops and Customers Can Make Your Farm More Profitable (TUF S1W38)
Not every customer or crop is worth the effort. In this flashback episode, Curtis and Diego show you how to review your season's numbers and find what's making you money and what's quietly draining your time. They talk about spotting which customers are worth keeping, setting a benchmark for hiring, and using the Crop Value Rating system to decide what to grow.
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Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon
Ready Farmer One on Amazon
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Ever wonder what a profitable small farm actually grows and how much? In this rewind episode, Curtis Stone breaks down his 2015 harvest of nearly nine tons of produce from just 15,000 square feet, ranking his crops by both weight and revenue.
They tackle why the lightest crops often earn the most, how to find the 20% of crops driving most of your sales, and the simple spreadsheet exercise that tells you what to double down on and what to drop next season.
Watch the video version over on our YouTube Channel! (https://youtu.be/4TZvI6rtt1s)
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:
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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.
28 Sept 2026
Cash on Delivery: The Simple Fix for Unpaid Farm Invoices (TUF S1W36)
Restaurant customers can be a farm's biggest revenue driver...right until one of them goes under and takes your money with it.
In this flashback episode, Curtis Stone shares the real story of losing $4,000 to bounced checks and the exact protocol he now uses to protect his cash flow: from COD terms to follow-up procedures when payments go quiet.
Watch the video version over on our YouTube Channel! (https://youtu.be/GHcu3FldUt0)
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:
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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.
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5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
4 ratings
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