Farming with Family
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
No. 2 - Farmers need you to vote and vote smart
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you heard about the tractors blocking highways and driving through capitol cities in the EU? If you haven’t, those videos are worth a google....
21 - Should ag land be developed into houses? Interview with a local general contractor
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett Interviews Dallin Miller, of Miller and Sons Construction. They discuss what it’s like to be a general contractor in rural America They cove...
20 - Why is beef so expensive?
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your grocery bill is high because, well, inflation. But what all goes into pricing your beef? What does that cheap meat at the grocery store really...
19. If your dream job is to work on a farm, start here
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you (or your kid) should work on a farm for the life experience, we agree. But here are some things we look for in an applicant. Work ...
18. Entertaining Yourself on a Tractor
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What are some ways you can entertain yourself while driving equipment? Or maybe just when you're on a road trip (use common sense and do what'...
No. 17 - Farmer Wants a Wife: What it takes to be a farm spouse
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Same value system Patient/flexible schedule Good at being alone/have hobbies Persistent about quality time An understanding of the f...
No. 16 - How's your stewardship?
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
T-shirt winner is: I <3 milkingshorthorns on Apple Podcasts send us your size and address preferably via Instagram or Facebook and we’ll get th...
No. 15: Q&A time - Fav siblings & farm chores, best advice, how to confidently diversify, and more.
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
- T-shirt giveaway time! Be entered to win a “Support Your Local Farmer” comfort colors tee by doing the following. Each of these is a single entr...
No. 14 Interview with the Farm Mom Part 2
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett wraps up his conversation with his mom, Lori. They discuss all things raising kids on the farm: Homeschooling Working with her kids on the ...
No. 13 - What should you do when you see farm equipment on the road?
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An episode on farm safety specifically regarding equipment: - What to do when you see farm equipment in front of or behind you on the road - Best colo...
No. 12 - 11 Ways to Diversify Your Family Farm
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever catch yourself day dreaming about ways to make more income from the family's farm? Here are 11 ideas to get you started: Add another breed ...
No. 11 An Interview with the Farm Mom Part 1
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ashley sits down with the farm mom queen herself, Lori Hanson, to discuss how she came back to the family farm and what it was like raising little kid...
No. 10 - How Farmers Communicate (or don’t)
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We cover many of the ways we communicate. Some over-communicate while others could talk more. Garrett gives Ashley some tips on how to work with other...
No. 9 Off Farm Income and Spouses - Why We Need It and Why We Love Them
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We define off farm income, discuss its various values. Garrett seems to use off farm income as another name for off-farm spouses, something the two se...
No. 8: If kids are the future of ag, are we screwed? Interview with Alyx Cory.
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we’re talking to Alyx Cory, our sister and local youth-in-ag superstar. She runs the non profit 509 Show Circuit and has experience in various...
No. 7 Should Farmers Cater to the Crunchy Crowd?
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss whether or not farmers should change their farming practices to meet consumer demand. This includes pesticide and herbicide use, GMOs, gras...
No. 6 : Guest Interview: Andrew Mairose, South Dakota Farmer
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Garrett interviews Andrew, a fellow generational farmer in South Dakota, engaged in a feedlot beef production and crops. This episode discusses the ba...
No. 5 Selling Beef Direct to Consumer
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your burning questions answered in this episode on how we have sold beef direct to consumer over the last five years. From craigslist to social me...
No. 4 Robotic Milkers - How it's going
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No. 4: Robotic Milkers - How it’s going now We discuss how the use of robotic milkers (Lely A5’s) has changed our farm. This includes changes in...
No. 3 Succession in Real Time
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We discuss our family’s current succession plan and how it’s going. Sweat equity vs. buying in Siblings off the farm Diversifying to support ...
No. 2: Implementing Robotic Milkers
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we cover the timeline of implementing robotic milkers on our 220 cow dairy. We discuss barn fabrication, robot installation, herd tra...
No. 1: Meet the Hosts of Farming with Family.
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of Farming with Family, where we talk about the good the bad and the ugly of generational farming. We introduce your host...