Simply Growing Food

#042_Chicken Tractors, Upcoming Guests, Egg tracker keeps tracking

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon talks about the recent chicken  tractor build. 10 of them this spring alone. Click this link below to see our Youtube video about the building of the tractors.  He also chats about upcoming guests and the egg tracker keeps on tracking. 
https://youtu.be/SNhQsKMD5LA
 
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#_041 Alliums of Spring/6,270 eggs this quarter/Egg bandit and Tips for Tools Scholarship

Hey SGF family! Here is another great listen, learn about Garlic and Onion planting and what exactly is a Shallot?!?! Also a local egg bandit that is stealing eggs from homesteaders and likely selling them for profit...WTF? Our egg production is decent at the end of the first quarter of 2025 and we are helping out a local scholarship that helps out freshmen going into the local Technical High School. Enjoy!
 
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#_040 Chat with farmer Cass, Maple Fest, Master Gardener, Chicken Craze Chicken Tractor Assembly. Birthday Special!

Hey there SGF family. In this episode we are joined by Farmer Cassidy. She updates up on all her doings over these past few weeks. Including her Master Gardener class and Maple Fest! We also touch on the current status of the baby chick craze along with how we are building and pumping out our new pasture pens. It is also our birthday month so woohoo happy birthday to us. 
 
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#038_(Interview) Adapting to the layers with Justin from Painted Gardens Florist Shop and Little Ledge Farm

Hey folks, we've got another great listen for you all. In this episode, farmer Dillon sits down with farmer Justin to discuss the ins and outs of small, agricultural based business in Northeastern CT.  Hear how Justin and his wife Shannon came to this exciting new world of flower farming and all the trials and tribulations that come with this lifestyle. If you have an event and or wedding coming up, reach out to these awesome, local peeps. You won't be sorry.
 
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#037_Mircrogreen, sprouts, shoots. NY trip and spring on the farm update!

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon discusses growing methods for super foods (microgreens, sprouts, and shoots). He rambles a little bit so hold on, there is good info in there. Also farmers Dillon and Cassidy recently took a trip to Syracuse NY to the NY State Farm show. Farmer Dillon also gives an update on all thats happening here on the farm. 
 
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#_036 Interview with our friend Ling. An inspirational journey of following that small voice.

Hey everyone! We have another great episode for you. Our friend Ling came by the farm for a sit down on the show. Her story is good and filled with messages. Take some time and give this episode a listen and learn how following your inner voice can lead you to peace. Ling is an author, a photographer, and an entrepreneur to her core. 
 
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#035_World of many milks. Organic but Hydroponic? Where the soil at?

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon does a deep dive into the world of milks. He also get deep into a controversial topic of Organic hydroponics. It's pretty crazy the amount that goes into a label! Take a listen and let us know what you think!
 
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#_034 Sourdough, spring seeds, and Farmer Cass is back and published!

Hey there devout SGF fans. You're going to like this one. Farmer Cassidy and Dillon sit down for a little catch up episode. Farmer Cassidy has been working hard on her sourdough recipe and her The Modern Farmher brand. Check out her instagram by searching themodernfarmher today! Her merch drops soon! So doesn't some Simply Growing Food merch too! Stay tuned and enjoy this episode of the SGF. Let us know what you think!
 
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#033_BIG CHICKEN Interview! Chelsea, a former employee of BIG CHICKEN sits down to chat about her time and experience in big ag.

Hey there! We have a great episode for you today. In this episode of the SGFS, farmer Dillon sits down with Chelsea, a former employee for BIG CHICKEN. She shed some light on what she experienced while working for the Ag giant. Tune in and learn about a first hand account from the inside of the food machine. Enjoy!
 
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#032_Graded beef or Grass beef. Bird flu saga & listener shout out!

Hey there! In this episode farmer Dillon does a little bit of a deep dive on beef grading and what it means to local farmers. Plus what beef grading is and how/why it is done. Also the bird flu saga continues with some anecdotal stories from the local towns. Also a shout out to our National and International listeners! We want to hear from you! Visit www.simplygrowingfood.com to reach out. Listen to the song at the end of the show and enter our T-Shirt giveaway! It's easy and free!
 
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