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On each episode, we have a quick 15-minute conversation with a farmer to hear their story and share the advice we can all learn from them.
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Chris Cherry is an Indiana farmer who recently finished his second year as president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association and is a member of NCGA’s Biofuels Action Team. We met up at Commodity Classic to talk E-15, cover crops, and basketball.
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Aubrey Gallegos is a former vegan who’s now raising sheep, chickens, and turkeys on a small farm in eastern Washington, marketing meat and hides directly to consumers.
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Rusty Olson shares how balancing organic and conventional acres and knowing his numbers transformed his farm and mindset.
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Melanie Bloom explains why ag education matters for all students and how farmers can support local programs and classrooms.
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Andrea Haritos shares how agritourism helps offset her farm's expenses while creating space for learning, connection, and healing.
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Washington rancher Will Bowdish explains how multi-species cover crops, rotational grazing, and cooperative beef marketing improve soil health, water management, and farm profitability.
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Wisconsin beef producer Dorothy Harms shares how the Farmer Angel Network connects farmers with mental health support, community, and trusted resources.
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Matt and Jenna Splitter run a sustainable, data-driven grain operation on the High Plains of Kansas. Their story also includes special relationship with a mentor that led to a farm transition.
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Kathryn Christie is a Michigan farmer, children's book author, and founder of a platform to promote, educate, and advocate for agriculture through library, school, and community programs.
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As we look ahead to 2026, the 'Can Their Problem Be Solved?' columnist shares steps every farm should take, the mistakes he sees over and over, and how families can make decisions that preserve the farm and keep everyone on speaking terms.
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Instead of 15 minutes with one farmer, today's episode features one-minute highlights from 15 of our most popular farmer interviews from 2025.
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Jessica Fleming wears a lot of hats: ag credit analyst, farmer, and Illinois Agri-Women vice president leading a nationwide search for female farming dynasties.
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As farms expand and diversify, family ties can face new pressures. Iowa farmer Dwight Mogler shares how communication and shared values help his multi-generational farm family stay united through growth.
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After her husband passed away suddenly, Jeri Tulley left her corporate job to be home with her kids and ranch with her dad. Annie's Project helped her find her footing in agriculture, and now she's serving on its advisory committee.
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From Idaho alfalfa fields to TikTok feeds, Saydee Longhurst blends ag education and storytelling to make farm life relatable.
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Extension forester Jacob Williams explains how farmers can grow ginseng, goldenseal, mushrooms, and other high-value crops under existing timber.
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Farm coach Mike Downey shares how communication, teamwork, and proactive planning help families pass the farm to the next generation without losing relationships or momentum.
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Justin Butts is putting lessons learned in the Navy and as a chef to work at Black Wind Farm in upstate New York. See how he’s practicing regenerative farming, building community, and supporting fellow veterans.
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After his family’s multimillion-dollar operation went bankrupt, Jace Young redefined what legacy means. Now he helps farmers build lasting opportunities through financial clarity and mindset shifts.
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Krista Swanson compares the current financial climate to the 1980s: costs are high, margins are tight, and the pressure is real. Still, she says, farmers have reason to be hopeful about the future.
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Interesting interview. You might have mentioned though that he didn't start totally on his own. His father in law owns quite a bit of farmland and is also quite rich because of that. I'm sure he had plenty of help.