Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
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Harvest is HERE. Tune into this episode of Beyond the Crops for tips on how to manage the stress that comes along with the busy season. We’re answering a couple of questions from YOU, our listeners, we had recently on dating during harvest. It’s juicy. 6 Week Thrive Through Harvest Mindset Journal Z. Harvest Gems Website You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass...
This is a powerful, must listen to episode. Farm Safety week with special guest Amanda Volsen. Amanda is a farm wife, mom, and photographer from Minnesota. She's also a first responder for her local rural area. Amanda opens up to us about her son's experience in a farming accident and how she’s worked to prepare her family if an event like this were to occur. She shares her strong faith and how it shaped their experience. You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @amanda.volsen and on her websit...
The integration of technology in agriculture is revolutionizing the way we grow our food, manage resources, and care for the environment. On this episode of Beyond the Crops, along with our husbands, we explore tech-driven transformations we’ve witnessed first hand. From precision agriculture and data analytics to artificial intelligence and autonomy, in this episode we unpack how tech has improved our operations and what we might see as a fit for the future. The landscape of ag tech is ever-evo...
Routines and Rhythms are welcome as the summer season comes to an end. In today’s episode we’re highlighting the beauty of some of the rhythm’s and routines in our own lives. We’re also giving some casual life updates and share about an exciting event where we get to be IN PERSON together. Husker Harvest Days: Don’t forget our panel starts at 11am on Tuesday, September 12th and we’ll be at the Zimmatic booth 410. Stop by to see us and add to the conversation! We hope you find inspiration from th...
Thirsty for knowledge on irrigation? This episode is for you. Irrigation is essential for many farmers across the US, especially on a year like this one. On this episode, we break down what irrigation looks like on each of our operations and how geography, necessity, availability, and much more dictate how it's used across the country. We brought on our husbands to give their hot takes on irrigation and how it affects our farms and our future. This episode is brought to you in part by Zimmatic b...
Believe it or not, the growing season is slipping away and harvest is RIGHT around the corner! Harvest is a marathon for farmers and you should never go into a marathon ill prepared. Today, we bring you all of our best tips, tricks, and advice as we all near the busiest and arguably one of the most important seasons of farming. Harvest Progress Sticker Chart All Things Harvest Preparation This episode is brought to you in part by Zimmatic by Lindsay . We want to thank them for being a new sponso...
The episode MANY of you have been waiting for! Today we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our OG instagram farm wife friends, Kylie Epperson. Kylie farms commercial corn, soybeans, and pigs with her family in northeast Missouri. Catch crop updates from three different regions before hearing Kylie’s journey from stepping outside of what she thought she “should” be doing and stepping into what God had planned for her - a life of color, style, and pouring into other rural women through teachi...
Get ready for an A-Maize-ing Corn-verstation! This episode we are dropping kernels of knowledge all about corn in the U.S. and as you can tell, it's not boring and we are coming at ya with all the corny corn puns. The famous corn headband is currently out of stock but you can sign up for a restock notification. Code JENA gets you a discount on your whole order: Cream of the Crop Corn hair clip: Small Corn Hair Claw Clip Count Your Chickens board game: Peaceable Kingdom Count Your Chickens Award...
Today we have the pleasure of interviewing my dear grandmother. She’s 96 years young, she’s been a farm girl her entire life, and I am so proud to be her granddaughter and share a little bit her spunk and wisdom with you. You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
Tune in for a fun interview episode with the New York Farm Girls! We had a great time getting to know Claudia and Evelyn a little better and get some behind the scenes on their social media journeys. You can find Claudia and Evelyn on their social channels: Instagram @nyfarmgirls Facebook: Nyfarmgirls YouTube TikTok P umpkin Patch Insta Pumpkin Patch TikTok This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds . Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new soybean varieties linked he...
Join us as we both share our recent decluttering and organizing journeys. Learn the tips that helped us work through our clutter blocks and what’s motivating us to stay organized! Podcasts that inspired us: ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Joshua Becker - The Freedom of Owning Less | Clutterbug Podcast # 163 on Apple Podcasts ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Tracy McCubbin -The Practice of Decluttering | Clutterbug Podcast # 164 on Apple Podcasts Clut...
Join us for a behind-the-scenes dive into the creation of MP’s small business, Grounded Journals. She shares some of the details from idea to launch, how she overcame roadblocks, and encouragement for others on their own small business journeys. You can shop Grounded Journals at www.groundedjournals.co Use code: “beyondthecrops” for a discount on an order as a thank you for listening! This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds . Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new ...
Join us as we deep dive a VERY hot topic - GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms. If we are being completely honest - we were scared to talk about this. We’ve both questioned our own feelings on GMO’s and have received our fair share of social media hate for growing GMO crops. Tune in to hear why we’ve questioned GMO’s and why we still believe in them! This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds . Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new soybean varieties linked here. ...
Tune in to this after bedtime episode where we engage in real talk, offering a glimpse into the realities of being a farm wife. Through our stories we hope to inspire and empower other farm wives, reminding them of their strength and resilience. Let’s embark on this journey together as we uncover the beauty and challenges, the sacrifices and blessings that shape our lives. Link to blog post MP mentioned in the episode: 10 WAYS TO BE A GREAT FARM WIFE a few good tips and a few maybe silly ones… H...
Is crop insurance confusing to you too? Not to worry, Jena’s husband, Levi, is a licensed crop insurance agent and he joined us as a guest this week! Tune in to learn how Levi’s family got started in crop insurance and hear Levi talk all things crop insurance and dumb down the confusing things that are a foreign language to us common folk! Food is Levi’s love language and breakfast is his favorite meal so he shared his tried and true biscuits and gravy recipe! You can find us on Instagram @jena...
What does it mean to spoon feed? Jena and MP break down nitrogen management on their operations through the growing season. We give a report on our crops and Jena shares a meal hack. Jena’s infamous dry ranch mix: The Infamous Dry Ranch Mix You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!...
We’ve wrapped up our planting seasons! Jena was able to take a family trip to Mexico during the busy season! We talk about how we’re working on getting back into routines and gearing up for in-season management. Jena’s favorite pre workout. Made by women for women! Her favorite flavors are watermelon and peach lemonade! https://upperlimitsupplements.com Use code “JENAO” for a discount! The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believ...
Today MP is interviewing Jena to learn more about the origin story of her direct to consumer beef business and the different ways she is monetizing social media. Jena ships their premium homegrown, dry aged beef nationwide. To try some Double O Beef for yourself head on over to doubleofarms.com and click the “Buy Our Beef” button! Code BEYONDTHECROPS gets you 10% off your next order! The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believin...
In this episode, we dig deep into the different on-farm trials our guys are working on give an update on planting season, and touch a little bit on how our crops are looking so far. The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better! And thank YOU for your support as a listener. We had an amazing launch week because of your support and are so excited to continue to grow with you. You can find us on Inst...
Today we’re interviewing Bryce & Kate from Precision Planting. We’re talking about the importance of the planting pass and different technology Precision Planting has developed to help farmers produce more with less. We also chat about some more personal things and the meaning of “Believe in Better” The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better! You can find us on Instagram @jenaschsner and @...
We dive deep into the trenches of motherhood on the farm, postpartum life, and how we don’t actually juggle it all. We answer some frequently asked questions we get on our social channels about being a farm mom & wife. We talk about the support systems we have in place and how we don’t do it all alone. We dive into some very deep topics and share some very personal stories from our own motherhood and mental health journeys. @byashleymachado is the mental health consultant both of us work wi...
Planting season is more stressful than harvest. Let’s put that to a vote. We talk about the details of planting season on our farm, what we’re planting this season, and why. We talk about different planting practices on our operations and the setups we have. Our roles on the farm during planting are different and no two farm wives roles are the same. We talk about what planting season looks like for both of us and how we support our farms through the season. Beyond the Crops is brought to ...
Welcome to Beyond the Crops! We’re excited to have you here. Today, we’re laying the groundwork for our podcast and planting season on our farms. We talk about the steps we take to prepare the fields before the planters roll, explain tillage practices in more depth, and what it means to be a cow-sitter. Our farms are similar in structure but the way we do things is vastly different and it’s fun to dive in deeper on these topics. Thanks to Precision Planting for supporting Beyond the Crops and be...
Interested in agriculture, you've come to the right place. Welcome to Beyond the Crops, the podcast where we share a behind the scenes experience of conventional farming and what it's like to raise a family on America's back roads. We are Jenna and MP. We're two farm wives and moms dedicated to preserving rural traditions and sharing about farm life from our perspectives. Expect conversations to range from what's happening on our farms, to simplified agronomy, farm motherhood, mental health, and...
