Farming on Purpose
A podcast for farmers and ranchers ready to shift for a stronger future. It focuses on building stronger farm families, stronger food systems, and stronger rural legacies.
Episodes
Building a Farmstead Business One Step at a Time
“You don’t have to be on one end of the spectrum or the other. It’s okay to find the middle ground.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Ali Lightfoot of Lightfoot Farmstead in Tennessee to talk about building a direct-to-consumer farm business while balancing full-time jobs, raising kids, and figuring it out one step at a time.
Ali shares how she went from having zero agricul
Navigating Change, Legacy, and the Future of the Family Farm
“We have to evolve to keep what we have.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Hannah and Ashley Rainville, two sisters from a multi-generational dairy farm in northern Vermont, to talk about what it looks like to face one of the hardest decisions in agriculture—stepping away from the system you were raised in.
Hannah and Ashley share the reality behind their family’s decision
Rebuilding Health, Food, and Family Through Homesteading
“Convenience replaced skill, and we stopped noticing what we lost.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Kody Hanner, founder of The Homestead Education, to talk about what happens when life forces you to rethink everything—your food, your health, and the way your family operates.
Kody shares the story of her husband’s end-stage liver disease diagnosis at 33 and the decision th
The Safety Net That Became the Steering Wheel
“Policies built for emergencies rarely stay temporary.”
In this solo episode of Farming on Purpose, I continue the conversation about resource allocation in agriculture — but this time through the lens of policy, infrastructure, and the decisions that quietly shaped modern farming.
Most farmers today operate within a system that was built long before they ever planted their first crop. Grain ele
Making Farming and Ranching Accessible for First-Time Landowners
“People really want the agricultural life. They want to learn how to do it right—they just need someone willing to show them.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Frank Baggiolini, asset manager and content creator for Outlaw Ranch Care, to talk about a growing shift in rural America: the rise of first-time landowners and the opportunity agriculture has to welcome them.
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How Local Farmers Are Reaching Customers Beyond the Farmers Market
“Farmers markets are great — but they’re a narrow pipe between farmers and consumers.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Dan Brunner, founder of Market Wagon, to talk about one of the biggest challenges in local food systems: distribution.
Dan comes from a background in software and logistics, but his interest in food systems goes back decades. Long before grocery delivery w
Resource Allocation Through the Eras — What Agriculture’s Past Reveals About Our Future
“Every generation of farmers has asked the same question: What do we do with what we have?”
In this solo episode of Farming on Purpose, I take a deep dive into the history of agriculture — not just as a timeline of events, but as a story of resource allocation.
From subsistence survival to the Homestead expansion, through industrialization, the Green Revolution, the 1980s farm crisis, and into t
Stop Hoping. Start Knowing: A New Standard for Farm Finances
“You don’t know what you don’t know — and that’s what keeps people up at night.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Jace Young, founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer, to talk about the financial side of agriculture that most producers avoid — until they can’t.
Jace grew up on a multi-million-dollar Kansas farm that ultimately went bankrupt. Years later, working in ag banking — inc
From One Cow to a Full-Time Farm: Building a First-Generation Farm with Intention
“You’re going to make mistakes — and then you’re going to learn from those mistakes.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Hayley Darnielle, owner of Crooked Creek Farms in Montana, to talk about building a diversified, direct-to-consumer farm business from the ground up.
What started as a simple Facebook page and one milk cow has grown into a full-time operation providing raw
Milking More Than Cows: Diversifying the Farm Through Storytelling, Farm Camp, and Purpose
“You don’t have to have a perfect farm — you just have to open the gate.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Megan Daluge, a fifth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer and co-founder of Milk’n Mamas, to talk about what diversification really looks like when you’re committed to keeping the dairy — and the family — at the center.
Megan shares how she and her sister navigated famil
Why Farm Succession Planning Can’t Wait: Conversations, Control, and the Future of Our Land
“If you don’t start early enough to make a plan, it never takes care of itself.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Heidi Olson, certified farm succession planner and founder of Pathfinder Legacy Advisor, LLC, to talk about why succession planning is about far more than paperwork—and why waiting too long puts both farm families and farmland at risk.
Heidi brings decades of ex
Ranch Roots, Rhinestones & Real Life: Carrying Western Culture Through Music with Olivia Harms
“You don’t just clock out of agriculture — it’s a lifestyle.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Olivia Harms — a sixth-generation rancher, country-western artist, and self-employed musician balancing life on the ranch with life on the road.
From growing up on a family ranch dating back to 1872, to performing on national television and major rodeo stages, Olivia shares what i
Raising More Than Livestock: Building a Multi-Generation Direct-to-Consumer Farm Business
“You can’t raise a cow that only has steaks on it — it doesn’t exist.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Nola and Mikaela Schultz, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law team behind Schultz Country Market, to talk about what it really takes to build a direct-to-consumer meat business inside a multi-generation farm.
We cover the realities of processing, pricing, inventory manage
Finding Where You Belong on the Farm or Ranch
Finding your place in agriculture isn’t always simple—or straightforward. In this special mashup episode of Farming on Purpose, we’ve pulled together stories from past guests who share how they discovered (and sometimes redefined) their role on the farm or ranch. From balancing family dynamics and business decisions, to stepping into unexpected responsibilities, to building side ventures that make
The First Acres: Honest Lessons from Beginning the Farm Journey
Starting a farm from the ground up isn’t easy—but it’s possible. In this episode, I pulled together stories from beginning farmers who are doing just that. Some bought back family ground. Others started with just a few acres, raising food for their own families and learning as they went. A few had help, and many didn’t. But every single one had to work through doubts, learn from failure, and find
Marriage, Parenthood & Building a Business
“You can do anything you set your mind to. I say that all the time—and I say that as a working mom. There’s judgment, exhaustion, and chaos, but I’m building a legacy for my daughter. She doesn’t know any different—this is just life for her, and that’s what makes it worth it.”
— Penny DuSablon
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Cole and Penny DuSablon, the husband-and-wife te
Year-End Tax Planning and Financial Confidence on the Farm
“If cash is king, cash flow is queen.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Tressie Mitzner, economist with Kansas Farm Management, to talk about the side of ranching and farming that no one gets excited about—but everyone needs to understand: taxes, recordkeeping, and financial strategy.
Tressie shares how she and her husband built their cow-calf operation from the ground up,
How Agritourism Is Transforming Farming
“I don’t want to spend my short years on this earth doing things that are insignificant.” — Andrew Miller
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Andrew Miller, co-founder and CEO of Tulip Valley Farms in Washington’s Skagit Valley. We talk about the realities of building an agritourism-centered farm business, navigating regulations and community pushback, and choosing a meaningful
Estate Planning, Hard Conversations, and the Future of Your Farm
“Imperfect planning is still better than no planning. If you don’t talk about it now, the people you love are going to be in a really hard spot.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Jessica Groskopf, a Nebraska Extension Economist and fourth-generation farm wife who has spent over a decade helping families navigate some of the toughest conversations in agriculture: estate plann
Staying in the Game: The Story You're Telling Yourself This Season
”A topic we talk about on the podcast or have talked about several times is the stories that we tell ourselves and how much they matter and shape our daily lives.”
In this episode, I share why the Farming on Purpose podcast is shifting for summer and reflect on the stories we tell ourselves in agriculture. Inspired by The Psychology of Money, I explore how tail events—those rare, life-changing
Raising Kids, Cows, and Conversations: Paige Dulaney’s Real-Life Look at Ranching, Transition, and Family
”We're not six year olds anymore. We're not children anymore. We're adult children and we're trying to raise our families too and continue a legacy. So there has to be grace on both sides.”
In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I visit with Paige Dulaney, a ranch wife and mom of three from northeast Colorado. We talk about balancing motherhood and ranching, the real-life challenges of farm tran
The Real Roots of Regeneration
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”We're trying to create awareness to critical issues and food production that are important to consumers.”
In this episode, I visit with Robby Sansom, CEO of Force of Nature, to explore what regenerative agriculture really means—and why more farmers and ranchers are starting to take a second look. We talk about
Farm Accidents, Family, and Being Ready for the Unthinkable
“ I think the biggest thing is just starting that conversation and thinking about it and like coming up with a plan that works for you and your family, and that's gonna look different for everybody based on how old your kids are, how much you trust your kids.”
When ER nurse and farm wife Katie Hammock started seeing farm injuries too often in the trauma center, she knew more could be done. In t
Using What You’ve Got to Build the Life You Want
” Every little boy wants to be a cowboy when he grows up and so I think that's kind of kinda where it started.”
First-generation rancher Zak Copeland shares how he built a goat grazing and cattle business from the ground up with no family background in ag. From hatching chicks in a basement to running 120 goats for targeted grazing jobs, Zak’s story is all about grit, creative income streams, an
From Backyard Birds to a Full Homestead: Raising Kids, Animals, and Purpose
” Just having the confidence and the know-how that, like if something were to happen like 2020 did we'd be good for a while. And I want other people to feel that way too.”
Homesteader and homeschooling mom Emmaline Newton shares how her family transformed three wooded acres into a thriving homestead. From raising their own meat to growing a garden that feeds six, Emmaline dives into what it real
A Family Legacy of Dairy and Determination
” No matter what, if you don't care for your animal, no matter what size of farm, if you don't care for it, it's not gonna produce milk. And if they don't produce milk, then we're out of a job.”
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In this episode, I talk with Madi Skubal, a fourth-generation dairy farmer in Iowa, about raising kids and cows, returning to her roots, and building a raw milk business with her husb
Building a Business That Works for Your Family and Your Farm
”I feel like it's my chance to tell my story because if I don't tell it, Netflix and Amazon and somebody else is gonna tell it for me. So it's my chance to tell the truth about how we do things here.”
On this episode of Farming on Purpose, Taylor Moyer shares his journey from NASCAR to full-time ranching, proving that creativity and adaptability are key to making a farm thrive. From cattle sales
Building a Stronger Farm Family
” That's why I always say things don't happen to you. They happen for you.”
Erica Leubner grew up on a dairy farm, witnessing both the challenges and rewards of multi-generational agriculture. Now a farm business consultant, she helps families navigate farm transitions, communication struggles, and mental health challenges. In this episode, she shares insights on strengthening farm marriages, m
Building a Future on the Farm: How One Rancher Found Her Own Path Home
” You have to bring value back to the family operation if you want it to be sustainable for future generations.”
When Lettie Nickell moved back to her family’s ranch, she knew she had to create her own path. In this episode, she shares how she built a direct-to-consumer beef business, launched a successful Airbnb and wedding venue, and found balance between motherhood, marriage, and entrepreneur
Life on the Farm: The 10 Things on My Mind Right Now
”The story that we believe is vastly more impactful than facts.”
This episode is a fun, laid-back look at life on the farm, juggling motherhood, entrepreneurship, and daily challenges. From the satisfaction of milking a cow to the chaos of keeping a house with four kids clean, I’m sharing what’s working, what’s not, and what’s making life sweeter. Plus, a big investment in seeds for my first r
Building a Business, Raising a Family, and Keeping Agriculture Strong
”The other thing that really just brings joy to me is the little moments of farm life. So whether that's just like checking cows on pasture in the summer, that's some of my favorite memories growing up. And just holding on to those things when the ag economy or other things seem a little heavy, then it's those little moments that I think really grounds a person and why a lot of us are in agricultu
How Smart Money Moves Can Keep Your Family Farm in Business for Generations
” So what we're doing is just teaching farmers, ranchers, anybody really, how to utilize money correctly so that we can make the bank plan B instead of plan A.”
Mary Jo Irmen joins the podcast to discuss how farmers and ranchers can take control of their finances, avoid reliance on traditional banks, and secure their farm’s future. She breaks down the infinite banking concept, estate planning,
How to Redefine Success on the Farm and at Home with DL Lautenbach
“Just know that spring always follows winter. And sometimes that's the only thing we can hang on to.”
DL Lautenbach shares his heartfelt journey on the Farming on Purpose Podcast, discussing the challenges and triumphs of balancing farming, family, and entrepreneurship. He highlights the power of small victories, embracing honesty, and redefining success on your own terms. From recalibrating hi
From Wisconsin Roots to Tennessee Dreams: A Farmer’s Journey with Family, Motherhood, and Entrepreneurship
“I get to pass on a legacy of skills, just like my parents did for me, and just like their, their family that taught them and I get to take it on to the next generation and I hope at the very least they'll teach their next generation.”
Janelle Anderson shares her inspiring journey from rural Wisconsin to building a ranching life in North Dakota and starting fresh on raw land in Tennessee. Balanci
Building a Ranch From Scratch: How One Family's Faith and Grit Created Their Legacy
“ I sometimes pinch myself. It's hard. Ranching isn't easy. It's not easy and I don't want to give that impression, but to get to do what you love so much and are so passionate about it…”
Laura Hicks started ranching at 19, building from nothing alongside her husband Mike in South Dakota. They went from running others' cattle to developing their own herd while raising two sons who now ranch with
Special Christmas Eve Episode "Christmas Eve Puppies: A Bedtime Story"
A Note to Parents
Dear listeners,
Tonight's episode is something special - a departure from our usual conversations. As Christmas Eve approaches, I wanted to create something a little different.
This episode is a bedtime story designed to help your little ones settle into sleep on Christmas Eve, beginning with a gentle relaxation exercise and flowing into a story that captures both the w
From Conventional to Regenerative: One Family's Journey to Building a Sustainable Farm
“ So yeah the balance of the family and the business and the farming and all that, just trying to get more systematic and efficient so that we can balance it all.”
Abby and Brooks Bowser started farming conventionally at age 20, but after realizing their corn and soybean operation wasn't sustainable, they transformed their Southern Michigan farm into a regenerative cattle operation. Now they run
Celebrating 100 Episodes: Finding Purpose in Agriculture
“I think the most important thing is focusing on what our priorities are, because those priorities give us a purpose even when goals become unattainable or the course shifts or something happens in life that changes our trajectory. If we know what our priorities are. We can choose to focus on those every single day.”
After 100 episodes of the Farming on Purpose podcast, this milestone episode re
Working Full Time While Building Her Farm Dream with Brenna Beard
“Some years you're going to make more money than other years and I think as long as you don't outpace your budget, then you'll end up being just fine.”
Meet Brenna Beard, a beginning farmer who's building her operation while working full-time in ag sales. Starting with just 35 acres of her dad's land, she's doubled her acres and even bought her first piece of ground - all while living 50 minute
From City Life to Farm Life: How Jessica Lewis Built Back to Roots Farm
“Teaching classes and being able to plant the seed itself for other people to get excited for things that have been lost in our generation has also just been something that has brought tons of happiness and joy.”
City girl turned farmer Jessica Lewis shares how she built Back to Roots Farm in Thomasville, Georgia, starting with bottle baby goats and growing into a thriving business teaching hom
Finding Joy in Farm Life with Heather Nienhueser
“My life does revolve around farming but I also think we have good boundaries where I’m not resentful of that.”
Nebraska farm wife Heather Nienhueser shares her journey from ag banker to stay-at-home mom and entrepreneur. She discusses building a successful family popcorn business, navigating farm transitions, and finding joy in farm life. Through her candid stories about balancing motherhood, b
From The Archive-Beginning Farming and Resetting Your Farm Practices with DL Lautenbach
“The opportunity is out there, you’re just going to have to do a better job than trying to compete with Walmart on price and volume.”
In this episode from the vault, farmer DL Lautenbach shares his journey of rebuilding after losing his 400-head operation in 2008. Starting with just five borrowed calf hutches, he shows how thinking differently and staying scrappy helped him build back up. DL's st
Sisters, Mothers, Ranchers: How Three Women Are Building a Legacy at Giles Ranch Beef
“And it's very important that you're thinking about what's best for the whole family and the whole ranch. Instead of just what's best for you or your individual family.”
Meet the three sisters of Giles Ranch who are redefining what a family cattle operation can look like. From balancing motherhood with ranch work to growing a direct-to-consumer beef business with two retail locations, Jenny, Kati
Finding Your Voice in Agriculture with Ashlynn Jones
“And at the end of the day, the best thing you can do is, as long as you have good intentions, is to put some piece of your story out there because I promise you somebody will find a connection.”
Every farm has a story worth telling, but finding the confidence to share it isn't always easy. In this episode, third-generation cattle woman Ashlynn Jones shares her journey of returning to the family
Finding Your Path to Homesteading: Lessons from Ryan Mitchell's Journey
“This is what I describe simple living as, it’s figuring out what you want to focus on and doing more of that while figuring out what you want to focus less on or there’s a distraction and eliminating those things.”
Creating a life that aligns with your values is important. That's why I was thrilled to chat with Ryan Mitchell on the Farming on Purpose podcast. Ryan's journey from city living to h
Balancing Family, Farm, and Future in Southern Minnesota
“If you trust the process, the process will reward you back.”
As a sixth-generation cattle farmer in Southern Minnesota, Haley Ammann-Ekstrom knows a thing or two about juggling responsibilities. She farms alongside her husband and father, manages a cow-calf herd, and has recently ventured into selling beef directly to consumers. But what makes Haley's story truly inspiring is her passion for edu
From City Girl to Farm Entrepreneur: Lindsay Graham's Journey
“What is so understood to you is not understood to the average person. And I know that sounds really silly as especially multiple generations. Like it's just. It's so ingrained in everything, that outside perspective, like you're missing it. And that's one of the things that I will say as coming in from a total outside perspective, what I didn't know, I realized somebody else didn't know too. So I
Current State of Farming: A Tale of Two Scales
“This idea of how all the different sizes of farms co-exist in agriculture today is one of the biggest problems that we have the opportunity to solve.”
I often find myself thinking about the future of agriculture and where family farms fit into the bigger picture. With fewer small farms and more large operations, it's a topic that's close to my heart and crucial for our industry.
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Make Marketing Part of Your Routine
“If you don’t send it out, if you don’t publish it, it doesn’t happen. You can’t learn from it. You have to push “go” to learn from it.”
As a farmer's wife, mother, and business owner, I understand the challenges of juggling multiple responsibilities while trying to grow your farm or ranch. Marketing often falls to the bottom of our to-do lists, but it's crucial for our success. Today, I want to
Navigating the Changing Landscape of Agriculture: Insights from Economist Ben Brown
“I continuously am impressed with young producers and beginning producers alike of their determination and their resiliency. If they want to be a part of this industry and they want to live in rural America, and they want to find a way to help be on the farm, they have to come up with very innovative things.”
As a farmer and podcast host, I'm always eager to learn from experts in our field. Recen
Farm Succession Planning: Securing Your Family's Legacy
“I think that a lot of landowners really want someone who's willing to learn and being very open and wanting to learn, being inquisitive, being curious.”
As a farmer or rancher, you know the importance of planning for the future. But when it comes to passing down your farm or ranch to the next generation, it can be a challenging and emotional process. That's why I invited Ashlee Westerhold, Dire
Farm Time Machine - What a Beginning Farmer and Farm Wife Wishes She Knew Sooner
“Having a spouse that you are on the same page with when it comes to growing your business makes a huge difference. If you guys are both running in the same direction for your dream, you get so much farther, so much faster versus if only one of you has that dream or if you are going in different directions with that dream.”
As I sit in my hammock on a beautiful day, surrounded by the sounds of ou
Resiliency: The Secret to Success in Farming and Ranching
As I sit here on my farm on August 7, 2024, I can't help but think about the challenges we're facing in agriculture. We've been hearing a lot of tough news lately, and it's got me thinking about how we can stay strong and keep our farms going, even when things look bleak.
First off, let's talk about what's happening. Big companies are laying off workers, cattle markets are down, and grain prices
From Dairy Farm Dreams to Self-Made Farmer: Derek Penrod's Journey
“Buying the farm is probably the best not only personal but financial decision. Best decision for my family. It’s really opened up a quality of life that we wouldn't have had otherwise.”
Growing up on his family's dairy farm in Utah, Derek Penrod always knew he wanted to be a farmer. But with no clear path to take over the family operation, he had to forge his own way. Now, Derek runs a first-gen
From the Archive: Episode 4: The Power of Courage in Farm Management Discussions with Elaine Froese
“Legacy to me is the culture that you leave for your family so that the next generation has great stories to tell and is grateful for the opportunities they’ve been given. That’s what legacy means to me.”
As a farmer or rancher, you know that your work is more than just a job - it's a way of life that's deeply connected to family, legacy, and the land. But sometimes, the very things that mak
Balancing Off-Farm Work and Agricultural Dreams
“I think we have to figure out what makes sense for ourselves. And for the amount of effort that we're putting in are we going to reach our goals? Are we going to get there realistically on a timeframe that makes sense? And how does that impact other people in our lives? That can be a very challenging conversation to have with yourself, but I think it is one that is worth having.”
As farmers a
Choosing Your Path
“I believe that farming and agriculture give us an incredible sense of purpose because we have a job to do and we show up to do it every day.”
In farming, family life and business often mix together. We're not just running farms – we're raising families and shaping futures. Today, I'm sharing my journey of balancing motherhood and running a business in agriculture.
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Barn Restored into Butcher Shop Supports Growing Business Dreams
“I think we just respect each other’s time and we know we both are trying our hardest and some days are better than others.”
Join us in this inspiring episode of Farming on Purpose with Sumiko and Harrison Mills. Sumiko and Harrison share about their background and how they got started on their ranch. They openly talk about the renovations they undertook themselves and what a long journey that w
Lazy Genius Tips for the Farm
“Learning to recognize the season you’re in is the first half of this and learning to live in the season you’re in is the second half.”
Join us in this midsummer episode of Farming on Purpose. In this solo episode I’m going to share some of The Lazy Genius principles that have helped me over the last few years. This lifestyle shift has helped me in more ways than one and I feel is pretty applicab
Opening Your Mind to Food Ingredient Marketing
“I think it’s about figuring out what you’re doing already and finding a home for what you’re already doing.”
While some of the ideas presented in this episode may be different, it's important to recognize that in order for a business to be sustainable, it must also be profitable. This episode presents ideas to consider in food marketing that you may not have considered before.
Join us in this i
How Full Time Farming Works for Winding Creek Farms
“You have to believe in what you’re doing and everyone involved has to believe and agree.”
Join us in this powerful episode of Farming on Purpose with Harry Frederick. Harry shares about the journey to start their sheep operation in Kentucky. Sheep were not common in their area when they got started so there were some snags they had to iron out, but now they get to help out other sheep farmers wi
Ag Entrepreneurship & Conviction in Fighting for the Family Farm with Amanda Radke
“It’s the season of life we’re in right now and we’re making it work.”
Join us in this powerful episode of Farming on Purpose with Amanda. Amanda shares about her family’s operation and the cattle operation that her and her husband own and run. Amanda delves into the different avenues she has pursued not only for additional off-the-farm income, but to fulfill her own passions. Amanda offers great
Becoming an Industry with Open Doors with Macey Hurst of Lady Livestock Co
“Being authentic has really paid off for us. Not necessarily directly in our business, I don’t know that it’s affected our bottom line, maybe it has,... but people love to see people that they can relate to.”
Join us in this enjoyable episode of Farming on Purpose with Macey. Macey shares about owning a cow calf operation with her mom and sister and how the family dynamics changed as the business
Capturing Profit from Heifers with Direct-to-Consumer Beef with Amanda of 2383 Farms
“Anybody who is at all a part of agriculture, at all a part of direct-to-consumer knows that there is a lot of money that goes into this.”
Join us in this insightful episode of Farming on Purpose with Amanda. Amanda shares about finding her place on a multigenerational cow calf operation. Amanda opens up about what led her to start selling their beef directly to consumers. Amanda delves into how
Income Streams, Marketing Beef, and Taking the Leap with Rancher Jess
“I never saw this coming. I never saw the opportunity to come back full circle and continue that.”
Join us in this enjoyable episode of Farming on Purpose with Jess Perez. Jess shares about her family’s history being farmers, how her and her husband moved for his law career, and how Jess found her way back to agriculture. Jess opens up about running a cow/calf operation, getting into selling the
Advice from a First-Generation Farmer on Surviving Trends
“I just have a passion for putting farm-fresh products on people’s tables.”
Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose with Joseph Blakeslee. Taking us behind the scenes of his butcher shop, Bare Bone Butcheing as well as his farm, Blakeslee Acres. Joseph shares about how he knew he wanted to be a farmer from a young age, how he and his wife started their farm, and some of the thi
Innovation in Animal Nutrition - Exploring Options in Prevention
“Sick animals cost you a lot of money so keeping them healthy is the full goal.”
Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose and learn more about KSX Performance with Kaitlyn Keller. Taking us behind the scenes of her business, Kaitlyn shares about her love for animals, helping people, and how that translates into her business and how she operates. Kaitlyn dives into her products a
For the Kids: From City to Farm
“We’ve just had to get our name out there and stop being afraid of saying, ‘We are first generation farmers. I know we’re new but we have some phenomenal products.’ It’s become an education process for us to educate others on, honestly, what little we do know and it’s been a confidence thing. I had to be confident to say, ‘Hey, I raise livestock and I grow some phenomenal products. Would you like
Why 64% of Farm Transitions are Failing
“But if you actually want your farm to successfully transition and you care about your children and the quality of life they are going to have and the opportunities they are going to have after you are gone, it is your responsibility to understand how that transition will actually play out.”
In this episode, I wanted to talk about a topic that is very important but one that isn’t talked about a
Getting Started with Stockdogs
“It’s a lot easier to start a dog with a clean slate than erase a bunch of bad habits.”
Join us in this stimulating episode of Farming on Purpose and get up and close with Randall Walker, a renowned stock dog expert from Satus Stockdogs. Taking us through his fascinating journey of employing dogs in rotational grazing, Randall presents an eye-opening narrative on how stock dogs can significantly
From Off-Farm Income Podcast: Episode 1912: A Million Open Doors | Lexi Wright | The Farming On Purpose Podcast
“I wish there were more opportunities for people to see the day-to-day of it, not just the ‘you want to teach about agriculture, you must want to be a teacher’. There’s other options to do that, especially now that I’ve gotten into the world of entrepreneurship…”
This week we are mixing things up a bit! I had the pleasure of being on the Off-Farm Income podcast hosted by Matt Brechwald back in D
Market Shifts in Direct-to-Consumer Marketing in the Beef Industry with Linnea Langusch
“Video is such a powerful tool when it comes to communicating about agriculture with consumers because it’s not a big Hollywood production that’s getting edited. It’s just somebody in their field talking about their cattle. It’s just real and authentic.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Linnea Langusch. Linnea dives into her research she performed while working on her Mast
Diversifying Your Cattle Income for Operation Growth with Neilson Beef
“Stuff that we don’t necessarily think is unique actually is unique. Our lifestyle is unique. There’s not a big percentage of us doing this in the world.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Lance Neilson. Lance owns and operates a cow/calf business and he shared how he and his wife started growing their herd shortly after they graduated college and got married. Having both grown
A Legacy of Direct to Consumer Beef with Callison Ranch
“Sometimes when things feel like it’s the worst day, it may turn out to be one of the best experiences in your interest.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Nikki Callison of Callison Ranch. Nikki shared about how she got back into agriculture after being a teacher for ten years. Nikki and her husband, Roger started their direct to consumer beef operation and Nikki talked about h
The Power of Small Farms and Slow Growth with Lane's End Farm Creamery
“One of our favorite quotes of all time is, ‘The answer to America’s food problem is not one or two big answers, it’s many small answers.’ And we couldn’t agree more.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Jesse and Lisa Vivian. Jesse and Lisa shared how they started Lane’s End Farm + Creamery. The original plan for the creamery was to make cheese but then Covid hit and like many o
From Homesteading to Backgrounding Beef and Meat Business Expansion
“It’s not something that happens overnight, it’s a gradual transition. We started making our own bars of soap, I started making my own tallow, I started doing all these little things gradually that are creating a more holistic home, but it definitely takes time and you appreciate everything you have a whole lot more.”
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Processing the Good and the Hard of Farm Life & Motherhood
“What you feel like in the moments when it is a hard season is real and even in your mind you know in a few years it’s going to be easier but that’s a few years away. I feel like I try to let myself feel those feelings and for me, writing is how I process a lot of that and remembering that it’s ok to feel hard but just know it’s not going to last forever.”
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Your Life's Bingo Card and Flower Farming with Liz Fiedler of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms
“The mindset of I do belong here. I belong here. Never underestimate your roots and where you came from and just try to find your place.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Liz Fiedler of Sunny Mary Meadow Farms. Liz shared how her flower farm got started as a farm stand and the many different ag operations were run on her late husband’s family farm. Liz also opened up with us
Strategies to Calm the Chaos and Balance "It All"
“Recognizing the season and what actually is important in that season, I think, is the most important thing you can do.”
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Building Great Relationships with Your Rural Veterinarian
“Use veterinarians for our knowledge base. We worked really hard for that degree and it matters.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Dr. Lauren Mack. Lauren shared her insight on what it is like moving to rural Kansas and buying a veterinarian practice right after graduation. After having been the new person in a small town, Lauren spoke about some ways she likes to get the com
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