On this episode of Off The Husk we discuss farm insurance with Lucas from FBN.
Aug 20, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
We go Off The Husk with our friend and seed salesman, climate Professional to hear his farm success story. Russ and his neighbor partnered up in a way that would benefit both there farms and prove for some Solid Growth.
Aug 13, 2020•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 11
The details are foggy. We go Off The Husk with Erin Christensen to learn about the West Central School of Agriculture . This was one of four such schools established by the University of Minnesota in out state Minnesota to provide agricultural and home economics education to rural youth from 1910-1963.
Jul 16, 2020•58 min•Season 2Ep. 10
We go Off The Husk with Pheasants Forever employee and member Matt Christensen.
Jul 03, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 9
First generation popcorn farmer Gavin Spoor joins us on this episode of Off The Husk. We learn how he got his start and what has contributed to his success going from just 6 acres of land his first year to 600 acres by his now 4th year of farming. Gavin's popcorn operation is direct to consumer.
Jun 19, 2020•1 hr 23 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Old friend Dieter joins us on Off The Husk to discuss almost everything. Building Grain Bins, Snowmobiling, Shenanigans, and Randy's temper.
May 30, 2020•1 hr 40 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Zach's dad Nathan joins us on the podcast to go Off The Husk and talk farm history, growing up in the 70's, farm struggles and The Covid. We had some good laughs!
May 06, 2020•1 hr 33 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Greg Sabolik from Bred and Butter Dairy is back!! We discuss dairy farming amid the Covid outbreak. How are our dairy farmers being affected?! For the bonus live q and a portion of the podcast visit https://youtu.be/F9Y23jiHd4w
Apr 21, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 5
Off The Husk with a fellow Youtuber Chet Larson and his wife Nicole from Larson Farms. We discuss what it's like to Farm for Followers. Zach and Randy learn that the size of a unit most definitely always matters.
Apr 06, 2020•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
We sit down with Tanner Rolloff to discuss all things hog farming. Tanner's family operates a 60,000 head hog farm in central MN. Teaser Boars and Boarbots definitely a podcast highlight among all things manure, insemination and a hogs life stages.
Mar 23, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 3
We sat down with Joey Nessman, who happens to be the older and angrier big brother to Randy, the Master Pipe Layer. Joey is a service manager at a local John Deere dealership and has a long history of attempted murder against his brother, Randy. We talked about several of those failed attempts, the fact that their family never sterilized their pitchforks, and how their entire family was nearly wiped off that map by a live cannonball at a family Christmas. The manure got deep in this one.
Mar 09, 2020•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
We sat down with Zach's old racing buddy and fellow farmer, Kyle Koehntop to discuss everything from farming with our families to the time Kyle broke a sandal a nearly changed his life forever. Kyle farms with his father and brother in west central, MN and is also a salesman at one of our local John Deere dealerships. We also learned about Zach's brief career as an entertainment dancer, and discussed whether or no all pairs of chaps are assless.
Feb 25, 2020•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Team Nutrition joins us to discuss all things livestock nutrition. Zach and Randy debate corn fed vs grass fed beef. Becky wants to know if farmers really feed their livestock skittles and why?
Feb 05, 2020•54 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Eric Sawatzke joins us to discuss his role as an FFA teacher and his role on Erica’s family farm. Eric’s motivation and love for Agriculture shows in the opportunities his Ag Students and FFA members have available. We discuss his trips to South Africa with HS students.
Jan 22, 2020•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 9
6th Generation Turker Farmer Erica Sawatzke joins us to discuss Turkey Farming. Their family farm is currently in the middle of a generational and operational shift as they switch from producing eggs to meat. Zach learns how to pressurize a Turkey.
Jan 03, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 8
We discuss Tillage with John Deere Tillage Specialist Sam. Becky can’t believe how many different ways there are to dig up the dirt and we share some unbelievably funny stories about Zach’s tender feet and his love for Enya. See you all at F2F!
Dec 12, 2019•1 hr 19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We discuss dairy and livestock with family farmer Greg Sabolik. Milk prices are rebounding, Greg believes there is a place for large and small dairy. Why is dairy struggling and what does the future of dairy farming look like? Live Stock farmers are in the crosshairs and facing a lot of scrutiny from consumers. We want to know if Greg abuses his cattle. We also learn how bull semen is sexed and sold. Is it by the load? CPL
Nov 04, 2019•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 6
How do farmers and conservation groups work together for the betterment of our natural resources? Our local wildlife needs habitat in order to have a healthy ecosystem, and farmers need to be able to make a living off of their land while providing for the world. In this episode, Jan Payne joins us to discuss his love for hunting and conservation, and also his background with his family farm. The beers are cold and the mics are hot!
Oct 21, 2019•54 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Zach Johnson, The Millennial Farmer; Becky Johnson, Mrs. Millennial Farmer; and Randy Nessman, The Master Pipe Layer sit down with Ron the “King of Seed” at Farmer’s Business Network to discuss FBN’s entrance to the seed market, the history of seed genetics, where the industry is heading, and how disgusting creamy peanut butter is.
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Zach Johnson, The Millennial Farmer; Becky Johnson, Mrs. Millennial Farmer; and Randy Nessman, The Master Pipe Layer sit down with The Busch Latte-You Betcha Guy to discuss all things Millennials and Beer. What really went down at Aneuser-Busch last year when Bud Light decided to run that Anti-Corn Syrup (FARMER) Super Bowl AD?? What were they thinking?!
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 3
Don’t Step in the Pipe and most certainly don’t pull your tractor out in front of a Train. Zach Johnson, The Millennial Farmer; Becky Johnson, Mrs. Millennial Farmer; and Randy Nessman, The Master Pipe Layer sit down with Zach’s buddy, Jake Wildman, to discuss crop irrigation, dirt track racing, and train crashes. Randy tells us a story from earlier that day involving a mishap at work and a co-worker nearly being flushed down the drain. With harvest approaching we also take a minute to discuss t...
Oct 01, 2019•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Are the mics hot?! Zach Johnson, The Millennial Farmer; Becky Johnson, Mrs. Millennial Farmer; and Randy Nessman, the Master Pipe Layer himself; heat up the mics and kick off their first ever podcast together! In this show we discussed some of the history of our friendships, what exactly Randy does with his farming and drain tile job, his ability to enable an entire night of drinking, and vacation cruise shenanigans. This show was completely unstructured and a good warm-up for what’s to come as ...
Oct 01, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1
