Farm Traveler

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...

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 t...

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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...

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 th...

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 film...

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, M...

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 c...

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...

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 o...

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 hi...

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://...

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...

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 environm...

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/...

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 B...

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 Outd...

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 al...

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 C...

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 par...

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...

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...

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.insta...

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...

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 Collectiv...