What happens when a kid from a 10-acre farm in Germany dreams bigger than anyone around him? In this episode of, Marcel Kringe shares a remarkable story that spans continents, cultures, and some of the largest farming operations on Earth. From learning agriculture through Germany’s apprenticeship system to working on massive farms in Russia, managing harvest crews, and eventually building a global agricultural technology company, Marcel’s path has been anything but ordinary. The conversation covers: Growing up on a small mixed farm in Germany Germany’s unique agricultural apprenticeship system Farming experiences in Canada, Russia, and beyond Building farms from zero to 80,000 acres Managing combines and harvest crews across multiple countries Lessons learned from global agriculture The creation of Bushel Plus and the SmartPan System Helping farmers identify and reduce harvest loss Combine optimization and harvest efficiency Why measuring harvest loss matters more than ever The evolution from Bushel Plus to BranVault Strategic partnerships with John Deere Entrepreneurship, innovation, and growing a worldwide business Marcel also opens up about one of the most difficult chapters of his life—a devastating vehicle accident in Australia that left him with multiple fractures, severe injuries, and a long road to recovery. His story of resilience, the support of family, friends, customers, and complete strangers, and the determination to keep building his company serves as a powerful reminder of the strength found within the agricultural community. Whether you're interested in harvest technology, global farming practices, entrepreneurship, or simply an incredible life story, this episode delivers valuable insights, plenty of laughs, and a deep appreciation for the people who make agriculture possible around the world. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: [email protected]/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/Farm4Profit Media is not a financial, legal, or tax advisor. Content is provided for informational purposes only, and we serve solely as a platform for third-party opinions. Any actions taken based on this content are at your own risk. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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