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Connected to the Land with 4Rivers Equipment

4Rivers Equipment
This podcast gets down in the dirt on topics like ranching, farming, and construction practices out here in the West. Learn from 4Rivers' best resources on the latest John Deere equipment and technology alongside our host, Fred Eichler. Fred is a farmer, rancher and most notably hunter. 4Rivers is dedicated to you, those Connected to the Land.
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Episodes

Ep. 20: Certified Dealer Diesel Mechanics Instructor (Jimmy Atencio)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler sits down with Jimmy Atencio, the new certified dealer diesel mechanics instructor, about the astounding need for service technicians in the heavy equipment industry and how people can take advantage of these career opportunities.

Oct 13, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 20

Ep. 19: WB Cattle Company (Brian Larson)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Brian Larson about his small cattle operation, his time on the board for the Colorado Farm Show, and his position as a salesman for 4Rivers Equipment in Greeley, Colorado.

Oct 13, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 19

Ep. 18: SmartGrade Technology & Jobsite Safety (Mike Sydow)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Mike Sydow, construction technology specialist , about SmartGrade technology from John Deere and safety on construction job sites.

Oct 13, 202119 minSeason 1Ep. 18

Ep. 17: John Deere Agriculture Technology (Zach Carpenter)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler speaks with Zach Carpenter, a certified crop advisor and integrated solutions specialist , about agriculture technology and its benefits for farmers across all areas of farming.

Oct 13, 202120 minSeason 1Ep. 17

Ep. 16: Show Sheep with Hickey Livestock (Jace Hickey)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Jace Hickey from Hickey Livestock about the sheep showing community/industry and how he and his family travel across the country to many sheep show competitions.

Oct 13, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Ep. 15: Future Farmers of America - Colorado Executive Director (Don Thorn)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler speaks with Don Thorn, Executive Director of the Colorado FFA about the story of the FFA and its beginnings, what they're doing now, and what they plan on happening in the future.

Oct 13, 202141 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Ep. 14: The Forage Pro (Kent Russell)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with The Forage Pro, Kent Russell , about hay and forage in the northern US around Colorado and Wyoming. Hear Kent's story about how hay has become such a big part of his life. From cutting and raking to the equipment, Kent knows how to bale some hay.

Oct 13, 202115 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Ep. 13: Fritzler Farm Park & Halloween Corn Maze (Glen Fritzler)

In this episode of Connected To The Land with 4Rivers Equipment, host Fred Eichler talks with Glen Fritzler of the Fritzler Farm Park about his story of his family farm that he has now built into a Halloween amusement park with various activities like a haunted maze called Scream Acres, paintball, pumpkin cannons, and much more! Check out their website here for tickets and details: https://www.fritzlerfarmpark.com/

Oct 13, 202128 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Ep 12: Wirtgen Group Impacting Road Building Equipment (John Sunkenberg)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler speaks with John Sunkenberg, the District Sales Manager for Wirtgen Group, about their new partnership with John Deere and what Wirtgen Group has to bring to the table.

Aug 24, 202137 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Ep 11: Arnusch Farms and Beer Grains (Brett Arnusch)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler chats with Brett Arnusch, one of the owners of Arnusch Farms. Brett explains to Fred how Arnusch Farms is involved in the craft brew and distillery industry.

Aug 16, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Ep 9: Safety & Compact Utility Tractors (Ryan Winberg)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler talks with Ryan Winberg, Director of Sales at 4Rivers, about features of the Compact Utility Tractor and how to operate it safely.

Jul 19, 202139 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Ep 8: Safety On the Road, In the Field, and Yard (Danell Kalcevic)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler talks with Danell Kalcevic, the Office Manager and Safety Director at Kalcevic Farms. She shares with Fred the techniques she enforces to improve safety practices on Kalcevic Farms.

Jun 22, 202145 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Ep 7: Making The Most Of John Deere Combines & Harvest Technology (Derick Kiel)

This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, features a conversation between Fred Eichler and Derick Kiel, a John Deere Master Technician at 4Rivers. Learn about some of the newest features on John Deere combines as well as how to harness the machine’s potential when it comes to technology. Kiel talks through the importance of yearly inspections and how to stay ahead of machine downtime. Go Harvest App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/goharvest/id684295661 All John Deere A...

May 15, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 7

Ep 6: The Swiss Army Knife of John Deere Equipment (Neil Motley)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Neil Motley, Branch Manager at 4Rivers Equipment in Strasburg, CO talks through skid steers, compact track loaders (CTLs), and compact wheel loaders. These versatile machines prove to be some of the handiest equipment at 4Rivers Equipment. Learn about floatation and traction, dozer attachments, bale accumulators, and more! This one will get you thinking about all the different use cases for these compact m...

Apr 30, 202024 minSeason 1Ep. 6

Ep 5: The Latest In Agriculture Equipment & John Deere Technology Trends (Ryan Winberg)

Ryan Winberg, Corporate AG Sales Manager at 4Rivers Equipment, shares the latest from John Deere ag equipment. This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Winberg discuss investing in the right machines for the job; the John Deere X9 Combine released at Agritechnica and NEW spraying technologies. Also, learn more about how the hemp industry is changing the line-up at 4Rivers Equipment. This episode is a can’t miss with what is latest from John Deere! J...

Apr 15, 202031 minSeason 1Ep. 5

Ep 4: Precision Planting With John Deere Planters (Derick Kiel)

Section control takes your operation to the next level with precision planting. This episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler, and Derick Kiel, a John Deere Master Technician at 4Rivers Equipment, talks through the best practices in the field with planters. Learn about some of the newest features on John Deere planters as well as how to retro-fit older units to practice precision planting. Kiel also covers the best preventative maintenance to keep your plante...

Mar 27, 202027 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Ep 3: In the Field with Equipment Technology (Nick Guadagnoli)

In this episode of Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment, Fred Eichler learns more about technology in the field with John Deere equipment. Nick Guadagnoli, Technology Manager at 4Rivers, covers technology on equipment available and how it’s making an impact on both construction sites and farms across the country. While technology on machines isn’t new, activating the advantages into business decisions is still in its infancy. Guadagnoli speaks to the solutions available through 4...

Mar 20, 202046 minSeason 1Ep. 3

Ep 2: Ranching with Compact Tractors (Ryan Adams)

Welcome to the Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment! In this episode, Fred Eichler reflects on one of the most useful tools on his ranch, a John Deere Compact Tractor. Ryan Adams, Territory Manager at 4Rivers Equipment has been a go to resource for gardeners and ranchers in Northern Colorado looking for a tractor solution fit for any task. With several attachment options and a 10 year warranty from 4Rivers Equipment, Compact Tractors are one of the most versatile machines availab...

Mar 13, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 2

Ep 1: Let's talk about Hemp! (Allen Matsuda)

Welcome to the Connected to the Land Podcast with 4Rivers Equipment! In this episode, Fred Eichler talks about everything to do with hemp with Allen Matsuda. Matsuda, Territory Manager at 4Rivers Equipment, has been working with farmers in the front range for decades. With a BS in Agronomy, Allen has become a resource for farmers experimenting with growing hemp. As a newer crop being grown at mass production, we are all learning the tools and resources needed to make this crop succeed. Matsuda t...

Feb 05, 202040 minSeason 1Ep. 1
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