Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Ever wonder if the tasks eating up your day are ACTUALLY worth your time?
In this flashback episode, Curtis Stone breaks down the simple economics every small farmer needs to run: from washing tables to case-lot pricing, that can save you hours every week.
You'll learn how to spot which tasks return real value and which ones are quietly costing you money. Whether you're just starting out or optimizing a proven system, this conversation will change how you look at every task on your farm.
Originally recorded October 21, 2015. Curtis was in his sixth year of farming in Kelowna, BC.
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🔊The Rookie Farmer Podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTd1FPZ7J8xRJ0O4mAIdgX94QvXTI0ZZ7
🔊In Search of Soil Podcast: youtube.com/insearchofsoil
Check out Diego's books:
📖 Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon: amzn.to/4hoqUx6
📖 Ready Farmer One on Amazon: amzn.to/42FjrVX
00:12 Time Value Basics
01:44 Track Task Economics
02:56 Pareto Farm Tasks
04:22 Carrot Washing Upgrade
08:05 Radish Handling Overhaul
11:06 Case Lots Pricing
13:36 Market Booth Flow
17:56 Bagging vs Bunching
20:57 Harvest Full Beds
23:48 Plan Production Units
29:31 Double Beds Strategy
32:25 No Till Tilter Benefits
38:47 Weeding vs Harvesting
40:44 Recordkeeping Routine
#UrbanFarming #CurtisStone #SmallFarm #MarketGardening #NoTillFarming #FarmBusiness #SustainableFarming #FarmEconomics #TheUrbanFarmer #SpinFarming #FarmProductivity #GrowYourOwnFood #MicroFarming #FarmToTable #DiegoFooter
**** 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.
Ever wonder if the tasks eating up your day are ACTUALLY worth your time?
In this flashback episode, Curtis Stone breaks down the simple economics every small farmer needs to run: from washing tables to case-lot pricing, that can save you hours every week.
You'll learn how to spot which tasks return real value and which ones are quietly costing you money. Whether you're just starting out or optimizing a proven system, this conversation will change how you look at every task on your farm.
Originally recorded October 21, 2015. Curtis was in his sixth year of farming in Kelowna, BC.
➡️ Get market farming tools, seeds, and supplies at shop.moderngrower.co
🎥 Subscribe for more content on sustainable farming, market farming tips, and business insights! 🌿
Follow Modern Grower:
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/moderngrowerpro
➡️ Instagram: instagram.com/moderngrowerco
Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network:
🔊 Carrot Cashflow: bit.ly/carrotcashflow
🔊 Farm Small Farm Smart: bit.ly/farmsmallfarmsmart
🔊 Farm Small Farm Smart Daily: bit.ly/farmsmallfarmsmartdaily
🔊The Growing Microgreens Podcast: bit.ly/thegrowingmicrogreenspodcast
🔊The Urban Farmer Podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTd1FPZ7J8xS3ebyyIxmBqp1pl2h87RpU
🔊The Rookie Farmer Podcast: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTd1FPZ7J8xRJ0O4mAIdgX94QvXTI0ZZ7
🔊In Search of Soil Podcast: youtube.com/insearchofsoil
Check out Diego's books:
📖 Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon: amzn.to/4hoqUx6
📖 Ready Farmer One on Amazon: amzn.to/42FjrVX
00:12 Time Value Basics
01:44 Track Task Economics
02:56 Pareto Farm Tasks
04:22 Carrot Washing Upgrade
08:05 Radish Handling Overhaul
11:06 Case Lots Pricing
13:36 Market Booth Flow
17:56 Bagging vs Bunching
20:57 Harvest Full Beds
23:48 Plan Production Units
29:31 Double Beds Strategy
32:25 No Till Tilter Benefits
38:47 Weeding vs Harvesting
40:44 Recordkeeping Routine
#UrbanFarming #CurtisStone #SmallFarm #MarketGardening #NoTillFarming #FarmBusiness #SustainableFarming #FarmEconomics #TheUrbanFarmer #SpinFarming #FarmProductivity #GrowYourOwnFood #MicroFarming #FarmToTable #DiegoFooter
**** 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.
