The Rookie Farmer Podcast

By Alec Smith

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Episodes: 30

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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.

Episode Date
From Struggling to Thriving: 2 Farms Share What's Working (TRFP 30)
Dec 05, 2025
Former Pesticide Scientist Switched to Growing Nutrient-Dense Citrus (TRFP 29)
Nov 21, 2025
Value-Added Herbs: Turning Half an Acre into Multiple Income Streams (TRFP 28)
Nov 07, 2025
7 Fall Crops (Surprisingly) Crushing It (TRFP 27)
Oct 24, 2025
From Leasing to Owning: How This Organization Buys Farms for Young Owners (TRFP 26)
Oct 08, 2025
Disaster + Budget Cuts = Farming Crisis: The Hurricane Helene Truth (TRFP 25)
Sep 24, 2025
Big Wins, Epic Fails, & An Extra $1,000 a Month (TRFP 24)
Sep 12, 2025
The $0 Startup Cost E-Commerce Platform Every Small Farm Needs (TRFP 23)
Aug 29, 2025
Turning Garlic Into Gold: The Seasoning Strategy for Year-Round Income (TRFP 22)
Aug 15, 2025
$1,500 Markets: Rookie Farmer Goes Full-Time - Farm Blog (TRFP 21)
Aug 01, 2025
The Non-Profit Farm Making a Big Impact (TRFP 20)
Jul 18, 2025
Farming While Disabled: How Two Rural Farmers Beat the Odds in a Food Desert (TRFP 19)
Jul 04, 2025
No-Till Farmer Goes Rogue: Why Dogma Doesn't Pay Bills (TRFP 18)
Jun 20, 2025
Wholesome Wave Georgia: Feeding Families AND Supporting Local Farmers (TRFP 17)
Jun 13, 2025
Cannabis Grower Turns Market Gardener: Lessons from Two Plant Worlds (TRFP 16)
Jun 06, 2025
Spreadsheet Secrets: Mapping Out a Solid Crop Plan for Your Farm (TRFP 15)
May 30, 2025
The Sumi Soaker: Could This Japanese Irrigation Tool Transform Your Farm? (TRFP 14)
May 16, 2025
Pay Premium, Get Premium: The Real Cost of Quality Farm Tools (TRFP 13)
May 09, 2025
Changes We Made to Double Farm Sales (TRFP 12)
May 02, 2025
Honest Talk: Managing Farm Growth, Employees & Market Competition - Farm Vlog (TRFP 11)
Apr 18, 2025
From Backyard to Profit: Scaling a 2500 sq ft. Market Garden in One Year (TRFP 10)
Apr 11, 2025
Seed Secrets: Choosing the Perfect Varieties for Your Farm (TRFP 09)
Apr 04, 2025
Gearing Up for Year 2 Farming: Hiring, Scaling, and Staying Sane - Farm Vlog (TRFP 08)
Mar 28, 2025
Certified Naturally Grown: The Grassroots Certification That's Changing Small-Scale Agriculture (TRFP 07)
Mar 14, 2025
$50K on 1/4 Acre: How This Couple Crushed Their Farm Income Goals (TRFP 06)
Mar 07, 2025
Lessons Learned in Winter Growing - Farm Vlog (TRFP 05)
Feb 21, 2025
Farming From the Heart: Rediscovering Indigenous Roots (TRFP 04)
Feb 07, 2025
What's Really in Your Soil? A Master Agronomist Reveals All (TRFP 03)
Jan 31, 2025
The Highs and Lows of a Rookie Farmer's First Season - Farm Vlog (TRFP 02)
Jan 24, 2025
Rookie to Pro: Secrets of Small-Scale Farming Success (TRFP 01)
Jan 24, 2025