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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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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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Missouri farmer Ryan Britt shares how no-till, cover crops, and smart grazing are building soil health and boosting ROI. His conservation-first approach is shaping a stronger, more resilient farm for the next generation.
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This CPA-turned-farmer shares practical tips every farmer can start using today. He explains why scale matters for farm succession, how his business system helps manage growth, and the surprising ROI of technology and logistics.
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Iowa State University agronomy student Isabell Olsasky is turning her FFA journey and an elite global agriculture internship into the foundation for a future in ag research and leadership
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Inspired by her Idaho ranching roots, Jessie Jarvis is on a mission to share authentic ag stories and connect people with careers in agriculture.
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Drew Cox is both a Missouri farmer and a commercial crop lender, and says each role makes him stronger in the other. In this episode of 15 Minutes with a Farmer, he discusses family legacy, generational transitions, and the lessons he’s learned from working on both sides of agriculture.
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Today my guest is Emma from 'Ag with Emma'. On her social media platform, Emma shares the real everyday stories of agriculture, bridging the gap between farmers and the public in a way that's relatable and true.
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My guests today are Alex and Paul Mitchek, 20 year old twin brothers from Eastern Colorado. After losing both their parents during their senior year of high school, the brothers took over the farm and they're working together to find new ways to carry on their family's legacy.
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Blake Miller is a financial advisor who grew up in Atlanta, but has started his own cattle operation from scratch. He shares his story of learning the cattle business from a neighbor and offers financial tips for farmers.
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Clayton Lind grew up in California and didn't know anything about agriculture before moving to Iowa and going to work for a farmer. These days, he's sharing ag stories with the world through his own media company.
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Steve Hopkins, a seventh generation producer and 30 year extension agent who was recently named Virginia farmer of the year joins us to discuss his farm's history and conservation efforts.
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Roger Wenning is an Indiana farmer who has been focused on soil health since the 1980s, boosting his topsoil and his yields.
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Ross Chastain is best known for being a race car driver, but he's also an eighth generation watermelon farmer who strives to promote agriculture on and off the track.
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Jeff Corle is a farmer who, after making the difficult decision to get out of the dairy business and sell his beloved cows, found himself struggling. He picked up his guitar and wrote a song called empty barn, which went viral and became an anthem for farmers grieving the loss of their own farms. Today, Jeff performs, shares his story and offers hope to other farmers across the country.
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Todd Hanton is a 4th generation farmer from Goodwin, South Dakota. We met up at commodity classic to talk about the value of quality employees, how diversification and efficiency play a role in Hanton's bottom line and the former president who signed his homesteading great grandfather's deed.
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