Ag Inspo

In this episode of the Ag Inspo podcast, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou sit down with Mark Stock of BigIron to discuss the fascinating origin story and growth of the BigIron online auction platform. Mark shares how BigIron evolved from his family's small auction business to become a leading destination for buying and selling agricultural equipment across the country. He also provides insights i...

In this episode of Ag Inspo, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou sit down with Jenny Brown and Casey Westphelan from NutriQuest Business Solutions to discuss the importance of financial management and how a part-time or fractional CFO can support farming operations, especially during uncertain times. They dive into the differences between a CFO, bookkeeper, and CPA, and provide valuable insights on...

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 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...

 In the first half, Sam shared about growing up on his family's sixth generation farm and ranch operation in Nebraska. He discussed the day-to-day workings of the business and his early experiences getting involved. Sam also outlined some of the challenges they face managing the operation over multiple generations. In this next segment, Sam will expand on how he has pursued a career off the farm a...

Today we are joined by Sam Beveridge, a Nebraska native who grew up on a sixth-generation family farm and ranch. Sam will share his experiences growing up in agriculture and his journey pursuing a career off the farm. He will provide insights into how he works with his brother and father to manage the family operation and make decisions about its future. Sam will also discuss the challenges small...

In our inaugural episode, get to know the dynamic duo behind Ag Inspo. Join us as we introduce ourselves, share our backgrounds, and discuss what inspired us to start this podcast. We'll be diving into our passion for agriculture, our goals for the show, and what listeners can expect in future episodes. Whether you're a seasoned farmer, an ag enthusiast, or just curious about the world of agricult...

In this episode of Ag Inspo, we delve into the latest innovations shaping the world of agriculture. Our hosts are joined by special guest Chris Payne, a seasoned farmer from Oregon with extensive expertise in sustainable farming practices. Chris shares his insights on cutting-edge technologies, new crop varieties, and the importance of environmental conservation in modern agriculture. Whether you'...

[ :50]  Introduction: Peggy Meyer [1:45]  About Peggy Meyer [3:19]  The operation [4:20]  Starting out [6:08]  Opportunities [9:05]  An easier way [10:50]  Developing an idea [13:20] What could we do to start this process surrounding harvest paperwork [16:12]  Get it to market [16:36]  The process of breaking down the problem [18:30]  What is Field Pocket? [21:20]  The firsts harvest using Field P...

[2:06] Guest introduction. [3:49] FSA lending. [6:03] Client experience. [9:34] Ag diversification. [12:09] Diversification opportunity. [19:09] Westwind Alliance. [21:27] Transition. [32:15] Success stories. [45:00] Biggest challenges. [48:24] Future plans.   Jeff T. Kanger  Phone: (402) 858-1253 Mail: jkanger@1fsb.com Website: www.1fsb.bank Website:  w ww.westwindalliance.com  

[1:30] Guest introduction. [2:31] FarmlandFinder. [25:57] Challenges they had to overcome. [30:26] Future plans.   Important Links: farmlandfinder facebook Twitter Linkedin Youtube howdy@farmlandfinder.com (515) 206-9315    

[1:46] Tara Vander Dussen introduction. [6:44] Educating about sustainability. [14:38] Her content. [20:51] Her advice if you want to pursue something different. [24:50] Authenticity. [28:44] Future plans. [34:33] Business planning.   Important Links: newmexicomilkmaid

[1:34] Shane New introduction. [3:17] Understanding Ag [5:30] Regenerative agriculture. [17:33] Benefits.

[1:31] Zach Statz introduction. [3:36] What made him decide to breed sheep. [4:30] Genetic diversity of his herd. [9:48] Hair sheep. [10:40] His goal. [14:42] Challenges he had to overcome. [17:35] The most rewarding aspect of his operation. [23:50] Future plans for his operation. [30:50] His advice if you want to start your own sheep operation.

[3:30] The different sections of the business that she is currently running. [5:55] Writing and publishing  a children's book. [8:16] The journey of getting a book published. [10:28] The illustration part of her book. [12:04] What made her decide to write a children's book? [20:43] What was her goal for the book? [30:38] Being a fitness and nutrition advocate. [33:04] Challenges she had to overcom...

[02:21] Who is Dusty Baker and what brought him to where he is today? [06:52] His bisons. [14:46] Vision and future plans. [17:57] Bison genetics. [23:19] Raising bisons. [26:21] Bison meat. [30:59] Overcoming challenges. [40:19] Intelligence of a bison. [43:40] Balancing land to animal ratio   Important Links: Website: www.crosstimbersbison.com YouTube:  Cross Timbers Bison Facebook:  Cross Timbe...

In This Episode: [1:25] Joe Sweeney and Eagle's Catch introduction. [8:31] His journey from understanding the economics to production. [23:04] A day in the life of a fish farmer. [26:17] His vision and future plans for Eagle's Catch. [27:32] Logistics. [35:01] The evolution of the business. [43:32] His advice if you want to start your own fish farm. [52:34] His biggest fear about the business. Imp...

In This Episode: [01:00] Guests introduction. [06:53] Growing the business. [08:47] People management. [12:44] Personal development. [14:10] Decision making. [15:50] Work-life balance. [19:53] Outsourcing. [27:42] Sharing resources. [30:44] Their biggest fear they had to overcome. [32:13] Their advice. Important Quotes: "Know that you can make things happen." "It will always work out." "Focus on w...

In This Episode: [01:50] Guest introduction. [07:17] What was the job the brought her to Iowa? [09:22] From professional sports to raising beef cattle. [11:51] Grass fed cattle. [21:50] Getting their product to a grocery store. [27:43] Farmers market. [39:29] Lifestyle. [44:16] Her advice if you want to get into farming. Important Quotes: "it really is about getting your foot in the door, going in...

In This Episode: [01:58] Guest introduction. [12:24] Management intensive rotational grazing. [14:32] The evolution of their farm. [28:22] Some of the biggest challenges they encountered. [38:36] Their future plans for the farm. [49:28] Their advice. [53:18] Resources. Important Quotes: "Sourcing what you can from what you have." "Trust in the process." "Reflect on you successes however small they...

In This Episode: [01:43] Guest introduction. [07:56] Her farm. [11:31] Managing the farm. [20:08] Incorporating an active bee hive in the garden. [36:59] Getting a space ready for a garden. [39:13] Her future plans for the business. [42:32] If you want to help with the farm. Important Quotes: "Food connects people." "Growing with community."  

In This Episode: [01:44] Shelby Smith and her business. [16:28] The evolution of her business. [21:20] Producing more product. [29:18] Challenges she had to overcome. [32:56] What she loves about the business. [35:20] Her vision and future plans for the business. [42:37] Her products. [48:24] Grow your future award competition. [53:32] Her advice if you want to start your own business. Important Q...

In This Episode: [01:35] George Crave and The Crave Brothers. [05:07] Learning to produce cheese. [08:09] Listening to customer feedback. [10:07] Producing electricity. [17:02] The biggest challenge he had to overcome. [24:10] Keeping up with the trend [29:53] Working with family. [34:12] His advice if you want to innovate. [38:05] Agrotourism. Important Quotes: "Always quality." "The only way we...