Rena Striegel

Ag Inspo

Business EN ↓ 47 episodes

As I travel across the US, I am constantly amazed by the innovation that is occurring on farms and ranches. The stories and successes of these hard core entrepreneurs gets lost in the noise of the world around them. By sharing their stories, I hope to inspire others to step out, be courageous and bring an amazing idea to life.

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Rena Striegel

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Fiber, Grit, and Innovation: The Wyoming Hemp Story 13.10.2025 1:20:12

Connect with Justin at: https://wyominghemp.us/ mailto:justin@wyominghemp.us Facebook: WyomingHempCo Instagram: WyomingHempCo TikTok: WyomingHempCo LinkedIn: WyomingHempCompany Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/...

Crop Insurance: What You Need to Know for 2026 29.09.2025 1:02:51

Connect with Ryan at: ryan@eliteagins.com Follow on X - @HaweyeRy Connect with Rena at: rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ raboufarms@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou Learn more about farm succession planning resources: htt...

Rock Picking Reinvented: TerraClear’s Ag-Tech Innovation 15.09.2025 46:36

Use this link: https://rocks.terraclear.com/AgInspo to see fall pricing. TerraClear is offering Rock Maps for $3.15/acre with prepayment plus 15% off Rock Picking Service in the month of September 2025. Connect with Don and TerraClear at: mailto:don.scribner@terraclear.com https://www.terraclear.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TerraClearInc Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terraclea...

Weighing Cattle with a Camera? How AI is Changing Ranching 02.09.2025 1:00:56

Frontiers Market is piloting the country's first supply chain that uses off-the-shelf cameras to track cattle from birth to finish. This system ties feedlot and harvest performance data directly back to the producer, helping to drive improved management practices while increasing profits. The pilot results will be published early next year, after which the platform will open for enrollment to the...

Bison, Business & Glamping: The Sunset Hills Story 18.08.2025 1:26:52

Connect with Bethany at: sunsethillsbisonranch@gmail.com www.sunsethills.life Facebook: sunsethillsbisonranch Instagram: sunsethillsbisonranch YouTube: @DaisyTheAbandonedBisonCalf @sunsethillsbisonranch9571 Connect with Rena at: rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ ht...

Grain Weevil: The Robot Doing the Work No Human Should with Chad and Ben Johnson 04.08.2025 1:16:12

Connect with Chad and Ben: mailto:chad@grainweevil.com mailto:ben@grainweevil.com https://grainweevil.com Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou Learn...

NitroCat Energies: Turning Farm Wastewater into Fertilizer and Fuel 21.07.2025 1:18:17

Connect with Colin and Reza: https://www.nitrocatenergies.com/ Colin Bell colin@nitrocatenergies.com linkedin.com/in/colinwbellphd Reza Nazemi linkedin.com/in/mohammadreza-nazemi Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.co...

Goats in Action: Fire Mitigation, Land Healing & Backyard Fun with Max Wade 07.07.2025 1:08:34

Connect with Max at: howdyhowdycowboymax@gmail.com https://gallopinggoat.com Facebook: ggyrpurejoy Connect with Rena at: rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Learn more about farm succession planning resources: https://transitionpointba.com/

From Baseball to Farming: The Story of Phil Hinrichs 23.06.2025 1:23:45

Connect with Phil at: mailto:Phil@hinrichsco.com Facebook: weknowbeef Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou Learn more about farm succession planning r...

How Young Ranchers Can Build a Future in Agriculture: with Kevin Ochsner 09.06.2025 1:19:40

Connect with Kevin at: kevinkochsner@gmail.com www.ocattle.com Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou

Farming, Family & Forward Thinking: A Conversation with Alsum Farms & Produce 26.05.2025 56:36

Connect with Heidi and Wendy: Alsum Farms: https://www.alsum.com/ Wendy Dykstra - mailto:Wendy. Dykstra@alsum.com Heidi Randall - mailto:Heidi. Randall@alsum.com Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail....

Voices of Rural America: A Conversation with Andrew McCrea 12.05.2025 43:20

You can follow this program on your favorite podcast platform or on the following YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA https://www.youtube.com/@FarmJournal Connect with Andrew at: mailto:andrewmccrea00@gmail.com https://www.facebook.com/TotalTownMakeover Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition P...

Raising Champions: Beyond the Bucking Chutes with Chad and Addi Drury 28.04.2025 1:07:44

Connect with Chad and Addi at: mailto:sales@nothinbuttryranch.com Facebook: @Nothin But Try Ranch & Event Center Instagram: @Nothin But Try Ranch https://www.nothinbuttryranch.com Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto...

Greenfield Robotics: Autonomous Solutions for Modern Agriculture with Jared Brown 17.04.2025 56:05

Connect with Jared and Greenfield Robotics Jared Brown, Head of Business Development & Partnerships https://www.greenfieldrobotics.com mailto:jared.brown@greenfieldrobotics.com Additional Greenfield Robotics videos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uu30O6RHiY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vXVLimE378 Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPoint...

Part 2 - Bridging the Gap: Veterans, Farmers, and the Pursuit of Purpose 14.04.2025 44:30

Connect with Mike at: AgSensor Solutions, LLC – www.agsensorsolutions.com LinkedIn: michael-desa-68180079/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/agsensor-solutions/ X - @AgSenorSol Vets In Ag podcast: https://agdconsult.com/vetsinagpodcast/ Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: ht...

Part 1 - From Soldier to Ag Innovator: Michael DeSa Discusses Bringing New Technologies to Market 31.03.2025 51:26

Simplifying Landlord Relationships: How Oaken Ag is Transforming Farm Operations with Shashi Raghunandan 17.03.2025 1:05:29

Connect with Shashi at: https://www.oaken.ag Social Media Handles Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550474447553 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oakenag/?viewAsMember=true Twitter: oakenag mailto:shashi@oaken.ag Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ro...

Saving the Endangered Poitou Donkey – A Mission of Love & Dedication 03.03.2025 1:15:41

Today, thanks to the efforts of dedicated breeders like Patrick Archer and Christopher Jones, the Poitou is making a slow but determined comeback. Join us as Patrick shares how their North Texas farm became home to the largest Poitou herd in the U.S., the groundbreaking conservation efforts they are leading, and the unexpected challenges of breeding and raising these incredible animals. Learn abou...

Unbreakable Cowboy: The Awe-Inspiring Story of Tim Malm's Resilience 13.01.2025 49:33

Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail.com Facebook and Instagram: Ron Rabou Connect with Tim: President–Stronger413 CEO—Stronger413 coffee 307-287-5993 Social: Stronger413 Learn more about...

The Daltons: Overnight Success That Took 10 Years 23.12.2024 1:07:34

In this episode of the Ag Inspo Podcast, we sit down with Edward and Rebecca Dalton, seventh-generation farmers from Wakeman, Ohio. Hear their inspiring story of overcoming family dynamics, personal tragedies, and financial challenges to transform their farm into a thriving, diversified operation. From transitioning to organic grain production to building a successful direct-to-consumer cattle bus...

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese: From Dairy Farm to Cheese Empire 10.12.2024 47:46

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese: From Dairy Farm to Cheese Empire In this inspiring interview, George Crave shares the remarkable story of how his family diversified their dairy operation by building an on-site cheese factory. Discover how they navigated the leap of faith, hired the right expertise, and leveraged strategic partnerships to transform their farm into a nationally-distributed cheese b...

Developing the Next Generation of Ag Leaders: Insights from Doug Stark, former CEO of Farm Credit Services 25.11.2024 1:07:59

Under Doug's leadership, the organization saw tremendous growth, with assets increasing from $9.7 billion to nearly $26 billion and net income rising from $144 million to over $500 million. Doug has a wealth of experience and insights to share on leadership, particularly in the agricultural finance space. As someone who has worked closely with farmers and ranchers throughout his career, Doug offe...

3. Farmland Financing and Succession: Insights from Industry Expert Wally Thomas 11.11.2024 1:04:04

You canalso follow this podcast on the following YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA or https://www.youtube.com/@FarmJournal Connect with Rena at: mailto:rena@transitionpointba.com https://www.youtube.com/@TransitionPointBA Facebook: Transition Point Business Advisors Connect with Ron: http://www.ronrabou.com/ http://www.raboufarms.com/ mailto:raboufarms@gmail.com ...

Herding Cattle Teaches Leadership 28.10.2024 1:25:43

Meet Jim, the owner of WyoTech, who shares his inspiring journey from a 14-year-old farmhand to a teacher at Wyotech. He highlights the importance of persistence, professionalism, and learning from failures. Jim also discusses WyoTech’s evolution, from private ownership to a respected trade school under Macmillan Publishing and Phillips Colleges, and his goal of reaching 10,000 students by 2030. J...

Influencing the Way the World Sees Ag 14.10.2024 1:02:46

Michelle dives into the challenges of navigating misinformation and social media trolls, while sharing how she stays motivated and inspired. Michelle discusses the growth of her business, the joys of travel, and her plans for future collaborations. From keynote speaking to working with brands, she’s passionate about telling the stories of farmers and finding beauty in everyday farming life. Plus,...