Simply Growing Food

Owner of Daigle Farm I am a 1st generation farmer in New England discussing the ins and outs of all things farmsteading. Join me to learn more about our trials and tribulations of operating a growing permiculture business, and the community that helps it happen.

Episodes

Mar 7, 2025

53 min

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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Feb 23, 2025

1hr 14 min

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. 
 
If you want to get yourself a copy of her book or learn more about Ling and her endeavors, click this link here https://lingmesser.com/ .
 
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Feb 13, 2025

53 min

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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Feb 4, 2025

53 min

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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Feb 2, 2025

1hr 10 min

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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Feb 1, 2025

45 min

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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Jan 25, 2025

49 min

Hey there, in this episode farmer Dillon talks about egg prices around the country. He gets into the details about why and where and what you can do. Farmer Dillon also talks about the CDC on bird flu and some new and ridiculous rules they want to pass in Connecticut. Enjoy the show and leave us some feedback!
 
Also farmer Dillon just did an interview with the Community workbench guys! Click the link below and check out the interview! All feedback is welcomed!
 
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ltlsubB08D5gd99p4x8ok?si=dea7f091ea0e4339
 

Jan 19, 2025

48 min

Hey there, in this episode farmer Dillon talks about identifying chicken breeds by a handful of characteristics that are not feather colored related. He also talks about some of the questions the Permaculture Package has created and he answers them the best he knows how. Also Daigle Farm is considering PYO Cherries. What are your thoughts?
 
Send us a message, send us your feedback, let us know what you want to know about. We are here to shed as much light on farming as we can. Thats why we are Simply Growing Food. Find us on Facebook, Youtube, Amazon music, and Spotify. You can also reach out on our website www.simplygrowingfood.com
 

Jan 13, 2025

49 min


This was an awesome interview @everyone! Special thanks to Kyle for taking time to come by the farm and chat. He educated farmer Dillon on so many things ranging from green energy, to nuclear energy, toxic land/farms from years of chemical exposure and even Kyle's wine making dreams. Tune in to this 3 part episode and learn about the Green Energy industry, environmental science, and so much more!
 
If you have questions about any of the topics in the show and want to reach out to a pro, check out the email below. That will get you direct contact to Kyle himself.
kyle.fortin12@gmail.com 
 
Leave us your feedback! We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Amazon Music, or visit our website at [www.simplygrowingfood.com] and learn more about us!
 

Jan 11, 2025

49 min


This was an awesome interview @everyone! Special thanks to Kyle for taking time to come by the farm and chat. He educated farmer Dillon on so many things ranging from green energy, to nuclear energy, toxic land/farms from years of chemical exposure and even Kyle's wine making dreams. Tune in to this 3 part episode and learn about the Green Energy industry, environmental science, and so much more!
 
If you have questions about any of the topics in the show and want to reach out to a pro, check out the email below. That will get you direct contact to Kyle himself.
kyle.fortin12@gmail.com 
 
Leave us your feedback! We want to hear from you. Check us out on Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, Amazon Music, or visit our website at [www.simplygrowingfood.com] and learn more about us!
 

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