Check out Quincey Cattle Company below: https://quinceycattle.com/ Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://farmtravelerseries.substack.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Thanks for checking out this newsletter and for supporting all things Farm Traveler. If you are interested in starting a podcast, see my new Podcast Coaching offering! https://thefarmtraveler.com/trevor-williams-podcast-consulting/ To buy some of the products I’ve mentioned, like beef from Good Ranchers or Oak Barn Beef, check out this link for all of our affiliate items: https://beacons.ai/farmtraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.idahostatejournal.com/freeaccess/water-curtailment-order-lifted-for-east-idaho-farmers/article_221f953e-2e8a-11ef-aebc-c3da10509ede.html Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://farmtravelerseries.substack.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Thanks for checking out this newsletter and for supporting all things Farm Traveler. If you are interested in starting a podcast, see my new Podcast Coaching offering! https://thefarmtraveler.com/trevor-williams-podcast-consulting/ To buy some of the products I’ve mentioned, like beef from Good Ranchers or Oak Barn Beef, check out this link for all of our affiliate items: https://beacons.ai/farmtraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directfarmmarketing/ Mike's Future Webinar: https://www.directfarmroadmap.com/live-registration-5682 Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/cf5fc99fc7e7/farmtraveler And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Franck Groeneweg, a farmer that has one amazing story. Franck grew up in France, moved to Iowa, then Canada, and now Montana, farming all along the way. In our interview today, Franck and I chat about his background, why he and his family practice regenerative agriculture, the importance of building relationships with other farmers, and much, much more! Franck on Twitter: https://twitter.com/FranckGroeneweg Living Sky Grains Website: https://livingskygrains.com/ Talking Points Franck's background - Farming in France, Iowa, Canada, Montana Growing wheat, canola, chickpea Growing spring and winter wheat, canola, Chickpeas and Flax in regenerative agriculture practices on 15,000 ac. What is regenerative agriculture? Is regenerative agriculture worth it? For both you and the environment? Starting flour mill and setting up a direct to consumer business Selling to bakeries “Products with the best nutritive quality" Starting a flour mill and oil press Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This story is pretty darn cool. Luke is a student who saw a need for more students getting involved in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) careers. To fix that problem, Luke started his own business, AgTechSteam, which creates agriculture and science-themed experiment boxes! How cool is that?! Luke saw a problem and built a solution. In our chat today, Luke and I talk about his inspiration behind the boxes, why he believes these boxes should be FREE, and who he looks up to. AgTechSteam Website AgTechSteam on Twitter, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Rob Stone, a 4th generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Rob also worked as the director of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) which works at helping grow the Saskatchewan wheat industry. In our chat today, Rob and I talk about his family's history in farming, no-till and glyphosate usage on the farm, environmental issues, and much more! Rob on Twitter Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What is the future of investing in farmland? And can crowdfunding be a huge tool for both farmers and investors? My guest today is Brandon Silveira, a fourth-generation farmer, real estate investor, and expert in farm management who founded FarmFundr. Brandon and I will chat about the start of FarmFundr, how farmland investment has changed in years past, and if the agriculture industry can take advantage of crowdfunding. Talking Points Brandon is a fourth-generation farmer who created FarmFundr The impact of environmental issues, growing practices, etc. Organic prices. investor backgrounds Ag investment VS inflation Potential of investments. Responses from farmers AG NFTs... lol The future of farm financing for American Farmers How does Crowdfunding work? Issues in crowdfunding (Starfield the video game) Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ When you think Iowa agriculture you probably think corn and pigs, which would be right! But, one farmer is stepping up the state's leafy greens and microgreen production and has started an awesome direct-to-consumer model. My guest today is Steve Strasheim from Twisted River Farm. In our interview today, Steve and I chat about why he started the farm, his production methods, and what his delivery model looks like. Check out Twisted River Farm for more: https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/ Talking PointsSteve's Background start of Twisted River Farms Production methods Growing in hoophouses vs growing in rows Thoughts on farmer/consumer relationship Selling at farmers markets, resturants, stores, AND home delivery. Man...Steve is a busy guy! "CONTROL THE ENTIRE PROCESS FROM SEED TO STORE” Delivery process DIRECT to Consumer model Greens in North Iowa And be sure to follow us on social media!https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To watch this Farm News Friday episode, head over to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Links for all the featured articles are below: Our Coverage of the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference https://www.youtube.com/c/FarmTraveler/videos Clarksons Farm Returns https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/4446690/clarksons-farm-first-look-season-two-jeremy-diddly-squat/ Fertilizer Prices are up, will they come down? https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-prices-will-come-down-soon-but-how-much/ https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/near-record-high-fertilizer-prices-projected-for-2022/ Space Cotton https://www.agriculture.com/crops/growing-cotton-in-space-helps-identify-sustainable-production-practices Farm Dog of the Year https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-names-2022-farm-dog-of-the-year Latest Farm Traveler Farm Visit https://youtu.be/zdqPlA3hYZw See more at: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler Subscribe to the Farm Traveler podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashish Malik is with Bee Vectoring Technology, a company revolutionizing how fungicide can be delivered to crops. In our interview today, Ashish and I chat about his background, how BVT's creation works with bees to help crops, and how this can be used to help address sustainability in agriculture. Check out BVT's website for more! Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Talking Points: Ashish's Background BVT - Bee Vectoring Technologies What was the development process like? How does this affect bee health? Difference between Bumble Bees and Honey Bees The inspiration behind BVT? Issues facing bees and using them to help with crops How does this technology help address sustainability? Can you still use the bee honey after it uses this fungicide? Your thoughts on "Bee drones" technology Can this be used on all crops around the world? What's the future of BVT? What long-term impact can this have on crops and farmers? And be sure to follow us on social media!https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here:https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To bring in the new year, the first episode of 2022 is a great one. Today, I'm interviewing KC Cattle Company CEO and Owner, Patrick Montgomery. Before starting KC Cattle Co, Patrick spent time as an Army Ranger. Many of the members of the KC Cattle Co family are veterans and have brought what they learned in the service to the company that specializes in wagyu beef. In our chat today, Patrick and I will chat about how he started KCCC, what makes Wagyu so wonderful, how their hotdog was voted "Best Hotdog in the WORLD", and how they deliver straight to consumers. Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://kccattlecompany.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reflecting on 2021 and looking forward to amazing things in 2022! And as always, THANK YOU for listening and supporting this show! Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canada, a neighbor to the North is home to countless amazing farmers, ranchers, and restaurants. Our guest today is Rheannon Green from Alberta on a Plate, which is dedicated to celebrating farmers and restaurants throughout the province. What was first inspired by Alberta Farm Days has transformed into a huge resource for farmers, consumers, and restaurant owners who all want to support local food. Check them out at the links below. Check them out at the links below Website: https://www.albertaontheplate.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abontheplate Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/abontheplate Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to Start a Podcast: https://youtu.be/r3BckvsnZlA?si=-miM1S6eEs7K2Y62 https://thefarmtraveler.com/2022/07/25/so-you-want-to-start-a-podcast/ The Pollen Nation Podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/3FA3qnRmJPmk1FpQ81cBkk?si=e9cbc220ba524fda And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever been to a flower farm? I sure haven't! It's an often overlooked part of the agriculture industry, but flowers are a huge part of horticulture and account for billions of dollars every ear across the US. Today on the show, I'm interviewing Sarah Shoffner with Sweet Thistle Farms, a cut flower and pumpkin farm in the Central Valley in California. In our interview, Sarah and I chat about her background, how she grows flowers and pumpkins, the fall rush with customers, and a loooot more! Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.sweetthistlefarms.com/ https://www.instagram.com/sweetthistlefarms/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we fix our food supply chain? Yes, we can! And companies like SIMPLi are going to be at the front of that fight. Today, I'm joined with Matt Cohen, co-founder of a company called SIMPLi that is revolutionizing the food supply chain. Learn more how Matt and everyone at SIMPLi are working directly with farmers to bring better products to consumers while also helping those farmers as much as possible. SIMPLi, an ingredients company whose mission is to bring the best, most nutritious and delicious single-origin ingredients (quinoa, extra virgin olive oil, beans, etc.) from around the world to your kitchen. Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of something called "Milo"? I sure haven't. I apparently do know it's more common name, which you'll find out soon in today's episode! Today's guest is Dan Sell, aka FarmerDan, who grows wheat and milo in Texas. Dan and I chat about his background, how he built an awesome following on social media, his future plans, and much more! I had a blast chatting with Dan so I definitely think you'll enjoy this episode! And don't forget to check out Dan's content below. Dan's YouTube Dan on Instagram Learn more at our website: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about what ranchers are doing to set themselves apart as well as improve both their enjoyment with work and profit of the business. My guest today is Jared Luhman from the Herd Quitter Podcast. Jared is a busy man with a day job, ranching job, AND a cool podcast focused on, you guessed it, ranching! The Herd Quitter Podcast is all about learning from ranchers around the world that are thinking outside the box and going new and exciting things to both help their businesses turn a profit as well as increase their happiness on the job. In our interview today, Jared and I talk about the biggest lessons he has learned, stories of ranches diversifying to the extreme and being super successful, and how it's important to shift the business even when you think you can't. Learn more at https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EMAIL ME HERE!!! (Click the email link on the top) Might need some shades, cause our future is BRIGHT here at Farm Traveler!!! Farm Traveler Updates Farm News Friday - COMING SOON Honest, negative feedback Looking for guest authors Farm Visits Conference coverage at the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference! https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Moomers Handmade Ice Cream is home to the best ice cream in Michigan and I can attest to that! It's also approved by the President of the United States! Today on the show, I chat with Jon Plummer about his family dairy business, how it started, and how they do everything on-site in terms of milking cows, processing the milk, and selling it or turning it into some great ice cream. Be sure to check them out at the link below! https://www.moomers.com/ Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is meant scientist, Diana Clark from Certified Angus Beef. Diana knows all things Angus Beef, why the brand was started, what makes Angus beef so good, and how our meat supply chain was impacted due to Covid. This was a super fun interview and if you'd like to learn more, be sure to check out the Meat Speak podcast by Certified Angus Beef! It features Diana and a few others from the brand as they educate people more about the amazing qualities of Angus. https://www.instagram.com/beefmaven/ https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Dyck is a self-described Chicken farmer, tractor driver, Ag fanboy. Not a bad background. Peter, also known as Pete, married into the chicken business and raises pullets, which are young female chickens destined for egg-laying. In our interview, Pete and I chat about that Canadian chicken farming looks like, what makes "free-range chickens" actually free-range, and how he got into drone filming, which has resulted in some awesome videos. https://www.instagram.com/petestick/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can agriculture and the environment FINALLY live in harmony? I believe they can and so do many experts. One such way is by agroecology which is combining the knowledge of ecology with the science of agriculture. Our guest today is Evan Marks from The Ecology Center in California. Evan has an expansive background in agroecology and permaculture and he has spent time working in California, Hawaii, Mexico, and Nigeria in learning and developing agroecology practices. In our interview, Evan explains the background of agroecology, how regenerative agriculture is the future, and how farming can build better relationships with farmers, consumers, chefs, and communities.    Learn more at Farm Traveler.com And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There is really nothing more futuristic than lasers, right? My first thought goes to the Death Star when I think about it. Now, imagine a Death Star...but for weeds. That is the subject today as we chat with John Mey from Carbon Robotics. John and the team from Carbon Robotics are developing an autonomous weeder that uses lasers to zap weeds into oblivion. How awesome is that?!?! John and I also chat about his background, deep learning, the future of ag tech, and much more. https://carbonrobotics.com/ Learn more at https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't forget to let me know what you thought of this experiment! Matt D'avella: https://youtu.be/0URr_XkgAIE?si=Cbf1zcjz1W9jvvyf And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/cf5fc99fc7e7/farmtraveler Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jeff Lundberg from Babe Farms in Santa Maria, California. Babe Farms grows quality vegetables and also grows a number of varieties, from traditional veggies like carrots and radishes all the way to lesser-known vegetables like romanesco and frisee. Jeff and I chat about the start of Babe Farms, the relationships they've built with customers, and how their Farm Days bring out tons of locals looking to learn how their food is made! Learn more at https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vertical farming is a super interesting subject within Ag. I really do think it's going to be the future of agriculture in cities across the world, especially in larger metropolitan areas. If you live around New York City, you might be familiar with our guest today is Tim O'Brien from Aerofarms. Aerofarms grows high-quality greens using vertical farming technology. Tim and I chat about the start of Aerofarms, the process of opening new operations, and how they are working with a few companies on growing cacao using this technology. https://www.aerofarms.com/ Chocolate Tour Video on YouTube Learn more at https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of Florida, you probably think of beaches and Disney World. And honestly, you wouldn't be wrong. But, believe it or not, Florida is actually huge in the beef industry. In fact, the largest beef cattle ranch is located here in the sunshine state! Today, to learn more about beef and its role in Florida, I chat with Gene Lollis from Florida Cattle Ranchers. Gene and I chat about the history of Florida beef and major breeds throughout the state, why land conservation and sustainability is so important in ranching (and how ranchers have been at the forefront of conservation for decades), and how the rise in direct to consumer beef products is improving the relationship between producers and consumers. https://floridacattleranchers.com/ See more content at: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Farm Traveler's Market Bundles are NOW HERE! In our first product drop, we are focusing all on honey! Be sure to check out the websites and social channels of the farms that sent us honey. Register Family Bee Farm Williams Honey Farm Rebels' Roost Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is brought to you by CashRent.com. Learn more about how CashRent is changing the farmland leasing game! This is a re-air of my interview with Tyson and Cally of Ag Aviation Adventures. Through social media outlets like YouTube and Instagram, Tyson and Cally document the behind-the-scenes workings of crop dusting, their daily schedule, and also educate consumers on how spraying affects crops. Their videos are super informative and take viewers inside the cockpit with Tyson as he talks about various agriculture topics during his spraying route. This is a great conversation with Tyson and Cally and I highly suggest you check out their YouTube and other content. Fina Ag Aviation at the links below! YouTube Instagram Adventure Rig on YouTube Adventure Rig on Instagram Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

https://www.thisfarmcares.org/ This month is National Water Quality Month with Farm Bureau. The program is designed to showcase the important steps farmers and ranchers are taking in both saving water and improving water quality. Here in Florida, Cacee Hilliard with Florida Farm Bureau’s This Farm CARES program will be highlighting farmers throughout the state that are doing their part in environmental conservation. In today’s interview, Cacee tells us about some Florida farmers using new and old technologies and how the goal for this program is to educate consumers and other farmers on current practices. Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is an expert when it comes to ditching the bank if you're a farmer! Mary Jo Irmen is the mastermind behind how to farm without the bank. In our interview today, Mary Jo and I chat about how she developed this strategy, why farmers have to buy the farm generation after generation, and how financing don't have to be super complicated! Mary Jo Irmen: https://farmingwithoutthebank.com/ Learn more at Farm Traveler.com https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Correction on Intro:  There is a difference between gene editing and GMOs.  Unlike Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), Gene editing does not pull in genes that aren’t from the same species. Instead, this process makes edits within the existing species. GMOs can include genes from other species.  Check out this article on Gene Editing from the University of Florida. My guest today is Dr. Haven Baker from Pairwise. Pairwise is a growing food tech company working to create a healthier world through better fruits and vegetables. In our interview, Dr. Baker and I chat about how Pairwise is using gene editing to create healthier and tastier foods, the "snackification" of fruits and vegetables, and the advantages of gene editing over plant breeding. Learn more at: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler Subscribe here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel & Jordan Miranda are the brains behind Legacy Greens, a Tallahassee-based Microgreens farm. Today, I chat with Daniel and Joran to learn more about how microgreens are grown, how they started out, and much more! https://www.legacygreens3.com/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beekeeping and honey production are not easy tasks. Especially now as bee populations continue to dwindle across the world. My guest today is Jay Williams from Williams Honey Farm in Tennessee. Jay walks us through how he went from film school to beekeeping! Jay and I also talk about the issues facing bees, his beekeeping academy for beginning and novice beekeepers, and how he removes bees from all types of places where they AREN'T supposed to be. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Checkout AgCareers.com https://www.agcareers.com/ And GO Sub to our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/cf5fc99fc7e7/farmtraveler Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's talk about how reducing food waste might mean cheaper foods. Today I'm chatting with David Kat from Wasteless about how they are helping reduce food waste. Did you know that almost 1/3 of all food made for human consumption goes to waste? https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Marissa Hake is the Director of Animal Welfare and Sustainable Farming and FariLife and is a former calf veterinarian. Today on the show, Marissa and I talk about veal, life as a veterinarian, as well as her new work with Fairlife. https://www.instagram.com/calfvet_/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shay Myers, a 3rd generation farmer, is our guest today on Farm Traveler. Maybe you've seen Shay on Instagram or even on TikTok as he creates quick but super educational videos on farming. Today on the show, Shay will talk more about why he started his videos, why it's important to get the message out there, and how the industry is battling COVID-19. Be sure to follow Shay at the link below to see his awesome videos! TikTok: @shayfarmkid https://www.instagram.com/shayfarmkid/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Covington is Senior Director of Institutional Lending at AgAmerica. In our interview today, Curt will explain what farm lending is, how it's a pain for smaller farmers, and how AgAmerica is offering a new financial help tool that aims at helping farmers gauge their financial health. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Megan Harris from Harris Family Farm in North Carolina. Megan is a former ag teacher and now works not only at her family farm. She also works with farmers markets and helps vendors learn how to be more successful. You can tell Megan has a passion for agriculture just by talking with her for a few minutes. You'll enjoy this episode as much as I did recording it! https://www.instagram.com/harrishomesteader/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today on the show, we are chatting with Nona Yehia, co-founder of Vertical Harvest in Jackson Hole, WY. Nona and her team are revolutionizing food and employment in so many ways. I think you'll enjoy this episode as much as I had during the interview. Also, be sure to check out the mission of Vertical Harvest, as well as some cool photos and links to their website. https://verticalharvestfarms.com/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jess Vieira, Director of Sustainability at Apeel. Jess and I chat about food sustainability, how Apeel is helping reduce food waste, and her work with the UN Food System Summit. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“Pork” Rhyne Cureton is a pork expert and evangelist. Today in our interview, Rhyne and I chat about his background, how he got into the pork world, his work with Uganda farmers, and why we should pay more attention to pork. https://www.instagram.com/pork.rhyne/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Jenny Sauer-Schmidgall, a farmer and rancher who has an amazing sense of humor. In our interview, Jenny and I chat about her background, why she came back to the farm after a career of modeling and acting, and why she started her own clothing line for farmers. Be sure to check out Jenny at the links below! https://twitter.com/TheWittyFarmer https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On our show today, I interview Amber and Becca about their Wisconsin cranberry and dairy farms, podcasting, and their favorite drinks. And be sure to check out the Forward Farming Podcast where Amber and Becca also interviewed me on podcasting, what I've learned, and lots more! My Interview on Forward Farming Podcast https://www.instagram.com/cranberrychats/ https://www.instagram.com/farmingwiththehilbys/ https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out Tim's podcast here: https://www.futureofag.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/future-of-agriculture/id1137767458 And be sure to follow us on social media! https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler https://twitter.com/TheFarmTraveler https://www.carbontv.com/podcasts/farm-traveler/ Subscribe to the Five Minute Friday Newsletter https://mailchi.mp/cf5fc99fc7e7/farmtraveler Subscribe to the podcast here: https://podkite.link/FarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My guest today is Tera Johnson. Tera started out building a organic whey protein business and now she runs the Food and Finance Institute as well as Edible-Alpha, which are all about helping food, beverage, and value-added businesses make a profit. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THANK YOU so much for helping us get to 100 episodes! To celebrate, I'll answer some of your questions on agriculture, podcasting, and what I've learned across 100 episodes. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Ge91Gyuq98DguphoeivaA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Katelyn Duban is a farmer and podcaster from Southern Alberta, Canada. Katelyn was not from a farming background until she married her husband. Now, Katelyn lives the farming/ranching life as well as runs the wildly popular Rural Woman Podcast and WildRoseFarmer brand. https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Check out all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices