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Farm Small Farm Smart DailyFocusing on Storage Root Crops for WholesaleIn this episode, farm manager at Clem's Organics Noah Poulos talks about the practicality of their farm's strategy to focus on storage root crops. 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
2025-10-0606 min
Growing For Market PodcastHow to plan for and bounce back from flooding with Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm in North CarolinaWild East Farm was one of many in North Carolina that suffered from catastrophic flooding during Hurricane Helene in September 2024. Parts of the state received 15-30 inches of rain during the storm, resulting in flash flooding and extensive tree blowdown. Almost a year after the storm, we caught up with Noah Poulos to talk about the lead-up to the storm, how they tried to save their animals and crops, and the aftermath.Noah shares insights into the farm's recovery process, the importance of diversified farming in spreading risk, and the community's role in supporting local agriculture during...
2025-09-161h 03
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyThe Lifecycle of a Wholesale Storage CropIn this episode, farm manager Noah Poulos of Clem's Organics talks about the life cycle of their wholesale storage crops. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
2025-02-2305 min
Farm Small Farm Smart DailyChallenges of Growing Root Crops at ScaleIn this episode, farm manager Noah Poulos talks about the challenges of growing different storage crops at scale. Get time and labor-saving farm tools and microgreen seeds at shop.modern grower.co Listen to other podcasts on the Modern Grower Podcast Network: Farm Small, Farm Smart Farm Small, Farm Smart Daily The Growing Microgreens Podcast Carrot Cashflow Podcast In Search of Soil Check out Diego's book Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/Sell-Everything-You-Grow-Homestead-ebook/dp/B0CJC9NTZF
2024-12-2304 min
Growing For Market PodcastSpreading risk through crop diversity on a new farm with Noah Poulos of Wild East FarmDiversity of crops is one way to spread the risk in farming, and on this week’s podcast we talk about what Noah Poulos of Wild East Farm grew in this first year on his farm outside of Asheville, North Carolina. In addition to vegetables, crops include pastured meats and agroforestry, and we discuss how the short-term crops help them get into farmers markets and generate income while the longer-term crops grow. We also discuss their unusual lease that was set up to keep the property in farming, recap how the first year on the property went, what he le...
2023-10-171h 30
Thee Quaker PodcastFarming the 'Wild East': A Friends school graduate finds a calling in farm lifeFriends school graduate Noah Poulos is putting down roots as he and his wife start an organic farm in rural North Carolina. But in the process, he has found his Quaker roots are also sprouting into a spiritual awakening he never expected.On this episode, Noah shares his journey to Wild East Farm.
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2023-08-1032 min
Carrot CashflowSelling Bulk to Wholesale Customers (CC23)Farmer Noah Poulos shares their profitable business model of selling bulk to wholesale customers at Clem's Organic Gardens in North Carolina. Want to learn more? My new book Ready Farmer One - The Farmers' Guide to Create, Design, and Market an Online Farm Store is finally out!!! Get it on Amazon. Make farming easier with the Paperpot Transplanter and Other Small Farm Equipment at https://www.paperpot.co/ Follow Diego on IG https://instagram.com/diegofooter Follow PaperpotCo on IG https://instagram.com/paperpot
2022-12-2648 min
Stewarding the LandRegenerative Meats- Asher WrightIn todays episode I speak with Asher Wright. Asher is the agricultural operations director for Hickory Nut Gap, a pastured meat farm and regional grass-fed meat aggregator here in Western North Carolina. We discuss what regenerative farming means and what metrics are being used to measure regenerative outcomes at Hickory Nut Gap, as well as their partner farms. We also get into some nitty gritty grazing ecology and how animal agriculture isn’t inherently driving climate change, outcomes are all about proper management.Hickory Nut Gap@hickorynutgaphttps://www.hickorynutgap.com/
2022-05-0745 minStewarding the LandDesigning for Abundance- Mark KrawzcykIn this episode I chat with Mark Krawzcyk, permaculture designer, educator and author of the book Coppice Agroforestry: Perennial Silviculture for the 21st Century. We talk about his work designing, implementing, and tending to perennial agricultural systems that mimic natural patterns across a variety of scales from urban homesite to large rural holdings. I hope you enjoy this episode of Stewarding the Land!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/support
2022-04-1040 minStewarding the LandProtecting Farmland with Conservation Easements- Jess LaggisIn this episode I talk with Jess Laggis, the Farmland Protection Director with Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy (SAHC). We get into how land trusts function and how conservation easements can be used to keep farmland protected from development pressure. We talk about the practical aspects of putting your land into an easement as a landowner as well as the nitty-gritty legal structures involved, and how land trusts like SAHC help guide the process for land owners.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.f...
2022-03-1333 minStewarding the LandTurning Passion into Action- Peter KleinhenzIn this episode I interview Peter Kleinhenz, the Aucilla Watershed Coordinator with Tall Timbers Research Station. He works to make sure the land around this ancient river in the Florida Panhandle is protected from development and invasive species as well as working to ensure the ecology of the surrounding landscape is healthy and vibrant. An incredible herpetologist, birder, and all around naturalist, Peter has had a deep love of the natural world since he can remember. He is also an educator by training and has brought the same sense of awe into many people's lives. I hope you enjoy!
2022-02-1823 min
Farm Small Farm SmartStewarding the Land with Noah Poulos (SPECIAL PREVIEW EPISODE)Stewarding the Land offers insights on a holistic view of all aspects of caring for the land. This is a platform to share the stories of biologists, farmers, foresters, ranchers, conservationists, indigenous people, faith leaders, and anyone else involved in this work. We will discuss the most innovative, creative, and practical methods of restoring landscapes while making sure human needs are met in rural America. Listen to more episodes: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/
2022-02-0440 minStewarding the LandThe Ordeal of Appalachia- Steven StollThe story of the Appalachian mountains could not be adequately told without diving into the history of dispossession in the region. Since early settlement the class of peasant farmers, many of whom were fleeing dire circumstances in Ireland and Scotland, that inhabited the southern mountains faced an elite class that wanted them to assimilate into the new government and economy of the United States. Their simple makeshift lifestyles did not fit the mold of what those in power saw as progress. As a result, they were driven from their land through centuries of calculated policy and action on the...
2022-02-0338 minStewarding the LandSoutheastern Grasslands- Theo WitsellIn this episode, I talk with Theo Witsell, co-founder and chief ecologist with Southeastern Grasslands Initiative (SGI). North America was once largely covered by vast grasslands, rich with wildlife, immense plant diversity, and deep topsoil. With the onset of development and agriculture, these ecosystems were often the first to be destroyed. However, SGI is working to understand and protect on southeastern grasslands, as well as provide education and opportunities to get involved. In our conversation we dive deep into the unique nature of grasslands, prairies, and wetlands in the Southeast and the work of SGI.--- This episode...
2022-01-1831 minStewarding the LandGrowing FarmersIn this episode I chat with Sarah Alexander, the executive director with Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA) about their efforts to support the local organic farming scene in Maine.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/support
2021-12-2732 minStewarding the LandHow Do Birds Impact Our Land Stewardship?In this episode I talk with conservation biologist, Aimee Tomcho, about bird conservation, land use ethics, and the wonder of the natural world. Through her work with Audubon NC and ForestHers NC, Aimee is at the forefront of connecting bird conservation issues with private land use in Western North Carolina--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/support
2021-12-0629 minStewarding the LandDesigning Human Habitat in CitiesThis episode features Charlie Menefee, an urban planner with the City of Missoula. Drawn into planning from his roots as a lifelong skateboarder and biker navigating urban spaces, Charlie is involved in designing urban spaces that are more environmentally, socially, and economically viable. In their current form, cities can be forces that are destructive to rural landscapes as they encroach upon farmland and other natural spaces, but Charlie envisions a future in which human needs can be met in cities with a high quality of life without damaging their rural surroundings. Strong Towns Podcast:
2021-10-2941 minStewarding the LandBringing Conservation Issues to the Public- Will HarlanIn this episode I talk to Will Harlan, author, biologist, community leader, and homesteader about his experience communicating with the public and galvanizing community efforts on conservation issues in Western North Carolina.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/support
2021-10-0739 minStewarding the LandEpisode 1: IntroductionIn this introduction episode I share what I hope to learn and offer through this resource. I detail the types of people that will be interviewed and topics to be discussed. I invite you to join in on this experience of mutual learning and engagement with some of the folks directly involved in restoring the land and communities of rural America.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/noah-poulos/support
2021-09-1205 min