Today is the inaugural episode of the Ranching Side Hustle series. We are introducing this concept today with my new cohost, Tyler Keckley. We talk a bit about what we hope to accomplish with this podcast and what Ranching Side Hustle means to us. We then talk a bit about Tyler's operation and how that has evolved for him. We are VERY excited for this series and hope to see it become a podcast all on its own.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. I talk today about my December break from podcasting. How I had a hard time taking my own advice of taking a break, but that I now feel refreshed and recharged for 2022. I talk about some upcoming guests and then about a new series within the podcast. My friend Tyler Keckley and I are going to be starting a series within the podcast focusing on Ranching Side Hustle. Tyler and I are both passionate about integrating agriculture entrepreneurship into our lives t...
Merry Christmas! Today is actually a rebroadcast of one of my favorite episodes of the podcast. My wife, Keri Medows, and I decided to record a podcast while we were on vacation this past week. This is something that I have been wanting to do for some time now, but it took us traveling 1300 miles away from home to get enough peace and space to make this happen. Today we talk about our growth as a couple, Keri's transition into farm life, and how we juggle all of the responsibilities in our life....
Rupa Mehta is the founder of the non profit NaliniKIDS. She is also the wife of my good friend Sam Goldberg, producer of Silo The Film. We talk today about her approach with NaliniKIDS and how she came to found the non profit. How she focuses on "emotional weight," a term I have grown to identify with strongly. We also talk about her and Sam's move to rural Pennsylvania and how she is seeing striking similarities between urban and rural living. Find NaliniKIDS at https://nalinikids.org/ and also...
Today we talk to Martha Trott of DeLaval, a Swedish based company that designs, manufactures and supplies integrated milking solutions with the needs of dairy farmers in mind. Martha is head of HR for the American wing of DeLaval and we talk about the importance of employee wellness during these times. We then talk about DeLaval's new Well Being 360 program they are rolling out this year
A few months ago I sat down with my friend Tracy Brunet of The Impact Farming Show. We talked about my podcast, the Enneagram, and all things mental health in ag. I wanted to share that special conversation with you guys and want you to head on over and check out Tracy on her website https://www.farmmarketer.com/
Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I've talked on my social media recently about the lessons I've learned while deer hunting this year. I summarize those here today. Deer hunting is an incredible opportunity to humble yourself. You are able to learn patience and humility. I talk about my experiences with my sons this year and how I feel like they have made me a better dad and human.
Today we change it up a little. A couple of weeks ago, I had the privilege of being a guest on the The Rural Housewives "On The Front Porch" podcast sharing my own journey. Mary and Angela were so gracious to share this episode with me so I could share it with you all as well. It is an incredible opportunity for me to share my perspective and for you all to hear me as a guest on a podcast. Thanks to Mary and Angela for having me on their podcast. Check them out at https://www.theruralhousewives....
Reshaping how we view anxiety. Often times, we look at anxiety as something that is bad and needs to be exterminated. However, anxiety is a sign of a healthy reaction to a negative stimuli. We need to examine the root cause of that anxiety and work on that.
Sammi Wangsness has and incredible story of perseverance. We talk today to her about her journey through school while coming to terms with ADHD. She explains how she had to find her own way and a way to work for her to succeed. Sammi and I have connected for years over social media and it was so nice to have had a conversation with her face to face. It was so much fun to record this conversation with her
We wrap up Sober October with me sharing my own sobriety journey.
We wrap up Sober October with me sharing my own sobriety journey.
Sober October continues on the Ag State of Mind Podcast. Today, we go to South Carolina to speak with my friend Daniel Hayes. Daniel and I first connected over our mutual friend Clay Conry's podcast "Working Cows." We speak to Daniel about his incredible journey through sobriety after a quite tumultuous past. We talk about how both his faith in God and his relationship with his wife helped him become the man who he is today. We then shift the conversation to him transitioning over from cattle to...
Welcome to Sober October Week 2. Today I have the pleasure of chatting with Chris Beaudry. Chris is a farmer from Northern Saskatchewan with a remarkable journey of his path to recovery. I first read of Chris in my friend Allan Kehler’s book “MENtal Health: It’s Time To Talk.” I was then directed by another friend, Lesley Kelly, to speak with Chris about his story of sobriety. My son, and editor, Levi told me that it was one of his favorite episodes. I am very excited to share Chris with you all...
Greetings and welcome to our Sober October. This month, we are going to be focusing on the benefits of abstaining from not only alcohol but many other things in our lives that are not serving us. As many of you know, I have been very candid and open about my sobriety and the effects that it has had on my life. We start off this month by talking to one of my favorite people in the world Nicole Rodriguez. If you are following along, you'll remember that we spoke to Nicole earlier this year. On tha...
Today is a very special episode of the Ag State of Mind Podcast. Today is the 2 year anniversary of ASOM. This is more of a discussion/webinar/roundtable/meeting of friends than a podcast. Over the last 2 years, the podcast has afforded me the opportunity to connect and befriend lots of amazing people. Today, I get a sit down with 5 of the closest of those friends. Nathan Brown, Henry Roberts, Jeff Ditzenberger, Tyler Keckley, and Quentin Conneally are some of the best guys I know. We sit down a...
Emily Krekelberg works for University of Minnesota as an extension educator on farm safety & health. We first connected last May on the "Breaking Ground" webinar on mental health in ag. We talk today about her role with U of M and her journey into her dream role of incorporating mental health into farm safety. I really enjoyed this conversation with Emily and look forward to you guys hearing it as well.
Peggy Meyer is a Mental Health Professional in Rural Nebraska. We talk about the challenges facing farmers and the rural population in general in obtaining proper mental health support. We talk of the challenges of rural life and how having professional services in our small communities are a great way to bridge the gap. We also talk about Peggy's newest venture called Field Pocket... a very innovative grain marketing software. Find all about it at FieldPocket.com
The Opioid Crisis is one of the major plagues in rural America today. Talk to anyone in these communities and you're all but guaranteed that they have in some way been affected by the this epidemic. Thankfully, there are lots of efforts that have been begun to combat this. I wanted to to do my part and bring my perspective to this issue. We talk about what opioids are, why they are used, why they are a problem, and some of the solutions that are being put in place to try and curtail this crisis....
Today we go to Kentucky to talk to Danielle Hayden. Danielle lives on her family's cattle and poultry operation in the Ohio Valley Region of Kentucky. This past year, Danielle had a whirlwind of events come her way. First, she found out she was pregnant. Second, she was diagnosed with Alpha-gal Syndrome... the tick and red meat disease. I thought her story was incredibly applicable to our audience as this is something I am seeing occur quite a bit more frequently. I'm excited to announce that si...
Today we speak to Kacee Bohle, founder of the Corn Belt Cadence. The Corn Belt Cadence is a network for those in the agriculture industry who want to share knowledge, passion, encouragement, and guidance with each other regardless of experience, age, or location. We chat a little bit about online communities, being our own worst critic, and about the Enneagram. I'm super excited for you guys to hear from Kacee.
Addie Yoder is a farm wife, mom, coach, and podcaster fromNorthern Missouri. Her podcast . Grace and Growth with Addie focuses on personal growth and the challenges that can come from it. We connected over a quote which she shared from Brene Brown that focuses on the importance of rest in play in a busy industry like agriculture. Addie is a wealth of knowledge and I am proud to have her as guest on episode 100 of the ag state of mind podcast≥. Find her at https://www.addieyoder.com/
Today we go up the the great state of Minnesota and talk with my friend Kennedy Haney. Kennedy and I have connected over at clubhouse and she is a wealth of information when it comes to all things nutrition. We chat a bit today about her life in transitioning into life living on a fourth generation dairy farm. We then chat a bit about eating disorders and how that can look different for different people. It was such a pleasure to speak with Kennedy! Go check her out https://www.instagram.com/the...
Back for Part 2 of our chat with Michael DeSa of the Vets in Ag Podcast. I want to begin with an apology for the abrupt ending of last week's episode. Breaking one interview into multiple episodes is a new thing for me and editing is a learning curve. I should've ended with some explanation. I appreciate the continued support of this podcast and appreciate the grace given as I continue to learn how to best produce a podcast. We conclude our conversation with Michael by him talking to me about my...
Today we kick off August just a little bit different with a 2 part interview with my friend Michael DeSa of the Vets in Ag podcast. In part one we talk about Mike’s beginnings. How he did not grow up in ag and how his interest was piqued while studying at Texas A& M. Then we chat about his military career and how the lessons learned from service are so applicable to agriculture and the lifestyle within. Next week we go a little deeper and it the tables turned a bit to where Mike began improm...
Today we change it up just a bit. We are going into the world of equestrian and talking to Sara Yarger. Sara came to me from my good friend Forrest Rackham who had mentioned seeing some of Sara’s work on his alma mater’s LinkedIn. We spoke about her work with Magna Halter and how it has been helpful to those with physical limitations who still want to be involved with horses. We then chat a bit a bout 4-H and it’s impact on each of us and what county fairs mean to us. Find Sara’s work with Magna...
Solo Episode reflecting on this year's county fair. Even though we were disappointed with the results of the show, we are proud that we are able to be true to who we are as a cattle operation.
Solo Episode reflecting on this year's county fair. Even though we were disappointed with the results of the show, we are proud that we are able to be true to who we are as a cattle operation.
Today I speak with Shelbie Powell and Brittney Schrick about the Southwest Ag Center. The Southwest Center for Agricultural Health, Injury Prevention and Education (Southwest Ag Center or SW Ag Center) was created in late 1995 at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler to serve Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas as part of a program initiative of the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH). The initiative established a network of centers, fun...
Karoline Rose is the fouder of KRose Company. KRose Company is a source for cattle buying, production sale marketing, logo and website design, classified listings, and so much more. We chat about the imporance of rural business and how those businesses need to maximize their visibility. We chat about Cattleman U, a program started by Karoline to help connect cattleman from across the country to share ideas. Find Cattleman U at https://cattlemanu.com/
