First Year Focus: Build Solid Foundations (MBF 28)
First Year Focus: Build Solid Foundations (MBF 28)  
Podcast: Farm Small Farm Smart
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: Most aspiring farmers rush headlong into starting a farm business and figure things out as they go...an instant recipe for disappointment and costly mistakes. Begin with the end in mind by laying down the groundwork for long-term success.   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  The Growing Microgreens Podcast  The Urban Farmer Podcast  The Rookie Farmer Podcast  In Search of Soil Podcast Check out Diego's books:  Sell Everything You Grow on Amazon   Ready Farmer One on Amazon **** Modern Grower and Diego Footer participate in the Amazon Services LLC. Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com.