Episodes 139
Avg. Duration 49m
Activity Declining
Apple Rating 5.0 (16)
Since Oct 2022
Latest Episode May 2026

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A podcast for farmers and ranchers ready to shift for a stronger future... Stronger farm families Stronger food systems Stronger rural legacies

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Building a Farmstead Business One Step at a Time

May 12, 2026 40m

“You don’t have to be on one end of the spectrum or the other. It’s okay to find the middle ground.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Ali Lightfoot of Lightfoot Farmstead in…

Navigating Change, Legacy, and the Future of the Family Farm

May 05, 2026 45m

“We have to evolve to keep what we have.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Hannah and Ashley Rainville, two sisters from a multi-generational dairy farm in northern Vermont, to…

Rebuilding Health, Food, and Family Through Homesteading

Apr 14, 2026 52m

“Convenience replaced skill, and we stopped noticing what we lost.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Kody Hanner, founder of The Homestead Education, to talk about what happens…

The Safety Net That Became the Steering Wheel

Mar 24, 2026 40m

“Policies built for emergencies rarely stay temporary.”  In this solo episode of Farming on Purpose, I continue the conversation about resource allocation in agriculture — but this time through the…

Making Farming and Ranching Accessible for First-Time Landowners

Mar 17, 2026 36m

“People really want the agricultural life. They want to learn how to do it right—they just need someone willing to show them.”    In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down…

How Local Farmers Are Reaching Customers Beyond the Farmers Market

Mar 10, 2026 32m

“Farmers markets are great — but they’re a narrow pipe between farmers and consumers.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Dan Brunner, founder of Market Wagon, to talk about one…

Resource Allocation Through the Eras — What Agriculture’s Past Reveals About Our Future

Mar 03, 2026 46m

“Every generation of farmers has asked the same question: What do we do with what we have?”  In this solo episode of Farming on Purpose, I take a deep dive into the history of agriculture — not just…

Stop Hoping. Start Knowing: A New Standard for Farm Finances

Feb 24, 2026 52m

“You don’t know what you don’t know — and that’s what keeps people up at night.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Jace Young, founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer, to talk about…

From One Cow to a Full-Time Farm: Building a First-Generation Farm with Intention

Feb 17, 2026 42m

“You’re going to make mistakes — and then you’re going to learn from those mistakes.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Hayley Darnielle, owner of Crooked Creek Farms in…

Milking More Than Cows: Diversifying the Farm Through Storytelling, Farm Camp, and Purpose

Feb 10, 2026 35m

“You don’t have to have a perfect farm — you just have to open the gate.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Megan Daluge, a fifth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer and…

Why Farm Succession Planning Can’t Wait: Conversations, Control, and the Future of Our Land

Feb 03, 2026 39m

“If you don’t start early enough to make a plan, it never takes care of itself.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Heidi Olson, certified farm succession planner and founder…

Ranch Roots, Rhinestones & Real Life: Carrying Western Culture Through Music with Olivia Harms

Jan 20, 2026 33m

“You don’t just clock out of agriculture — it’s a lifestyle.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Olivia Harms — a sixth-generation rancher, country-western artist, and…

Raising More Than Livestock: Building a Multi-Generation Direct-to-Consumer Farm Business

Jan 13, 2026 56m

“You can’t raise a cow that only has steaks on it — it doesn’t exist.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Nola and Mikaela Schultz, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law team…

Finding Where You Belong on the Farm or Ranch

Jan 09, 2026 49m

Finding your place in agriculture isn’t always simple—or straightforward. In this special mashup episode of Farming on Purpose, we’ve pulled together stories from past guests who share how they…

The First Acres: Honest Lessons from Beginning the Farm Journey

Jan 09, 2026 34m

Starting a farm from the ground up isn’t easy—but it’s possible. In this episode, I pulled together stories from beginning farmers who are doing just that. Some bought back family ground. Others…

Marriage, Parenthood & Building a Business

Dec 30, 2025 43m

“You can do anything you set your mind to. I say that all the time—and I say that as a working mom. There’s judgment, exhaustion, and chaos, but I’m building a legacy for my daughter.…

Year-End Tax Planning and Financial Confidence on the Farm

Dec 23, 2025 1h 9m

“If cash is king, cash flow is queen.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Tressie Mitzner, economist with Kansas Farm Management, to talk about the side of ranching and farming…

How Agritourism Is Transforming Farming

Dec 16, 2025 51m

“I don’t want to spend my short years on this earth doing things that are insignificant.” — Andrew Miller In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down with Andrew Miller, co-founder and CEO of…

Estate Planning, Hard Conversations, and the Future of Your Farm

Dec 10, 2025 1h 1m

“Imperfect planning is still better than no planning. If you don’t talk about it now, the people you love are going to be in a really hard spot.”  In this episode of Farming on Purpose, I sit down…

Staying in the Game: The Story You're Telling Yourself This Season

May 06, 2025 23m

”A topic we talk about on the podcast or have talked about several times is the stories that we tell ourselves and how much they matter and shape our daily lives.”  In this episode, I share why the…

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How many episodes does Farming on Purpose have?

Farming on Purpose has published 139 episodes since October 2022, covering topics in Arts, Business.

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Farming on Purpose is currently declining with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 49m.

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