
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" farmer... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 35 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | LeisureBusinessEntrepreneurshipHome & Garden | |||

In this episode, host Alec talks to farmer Peter Lee about how he built a thriving market garden in rural Ireland serving just 700 people, proving you don't need a massive market to succeed. Peter shares challenges of Irish growing conditions—from po... more
In this episode of The Rookie Farmer Podcast, host Alec Smith welcomes farmer Jill Duncan of Loving Roots Urban Farm as she shares her journey from renting farm land in the city to owning a thriving 1/3-acre market garden: growing on two farms at the... more
While "winter growing" might conjure up images of heated high tunnels, covered beds, and doing wash pack in freezing water, you might just be surprised that that's not all there is to it! In this farm blog episode, host Alec of Crop Culture Farm is j... more
In this episode, we dive into some insider secrets to farmers market success courtesy of Brian Strickland, Director of the Athens Farmers Market. Brian and host Alec dig into why working at an established farm first can save you thousands of dollars,... more
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I started listening to this podcast while working my farm. I’m an agriculture veteran, but the concept of “market farming” isn’t something that was on my radar. I always described myself as an “avid gardener”. Followed Alec over from podcasts I just stumbled on with Diego. The transparency and honesty is inviting. I’ve always told people the best part is just like any other business you eat your mistakes, but if you’re growing it it’s literal. I’m disappointed and inspired that podcasts are goin... more
Bringing great content and memorable interviews I would recommend this podcast to everyone interested in agriculture. A refrehingly honest take on the work required to deliver real food to real people.
Thanks Alec for taking us on your continuous rookie journey. Its refreshing to hear about the challenges and learning experienced as a rookie farmer. What are your mistakes? WhT are you learning about aling your journey? As an aspiring rookie farmer I want to keep hearing about all the ways in w... more
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