Farm Traveler

Let's learn about how fruits are grown and harvested. Specifically, apples, pears, peaches, and much more from McMullin Orchards in Utah. mcmullinorchards.com McMullin Orchards on Instagram www.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. Checkou...

I've just started to invest in actual stocks and man, is there a lot to learn! But, I didn't know that investing in farmland is a thing and sometimes sees higher returns than traditional stocks. One such company helping both investors and farmers is Acre Trader. Today on the show, we sit down with Ben Maddox to learn about AcreTrader, their mission, and how investment platforms like this help farm...

Interested in Farm Traveler shirts?! Email me: farmtravelerseries@gmail.com or message me on Instagram. Tessa Pacion works at Ludwig Farmstead Creamery that produces great milk and even some chesses. In our interview today, Tessa will talk about how her animal science degree and working with dairy cattle in college. Tessa will also address many misconceptions consumers have about milk production l...

Max and I go waaaaaay back. Today on the Monday Show, Max and I talk about our FFA days, high school stories, and how Max was once my personal DJ. www.thefarmtraveler.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest today is Matt Griffin. Matt is a seed product development manager by day and a Seminole war reenactor by night. Our interview will cover a wide variety of topics, like how Matt develops certain plant varieties for his customers, some Florida agriculture history, as well as why he portrays a Black Seminole Indian for various war reenactments.  This is a great one! Be sure to check out Mat...

Imagine the pressure of carrying on your family business. Or better yet, imagine being the 4th generation to work on the family farm, which one day, will be yours. That's the challenge and course taken by our guest today, Derek Thom from D & D Thom Farms in Michigan. Derek will cover the history of his family farm as well as what they grow including wheat, soybeans, cattle, and much more.   https:...

Dr. Folta is a professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department and spends his spare time advocating for genetic engineering and bridging the gap between science and consumers. Dr. Folta will tell us about his research, how exactly scientists make GMO crops, issues facing genetic engineering, and the dangers of misinformation with genetic engineering. This is a GREAT episode full of valuable les...

Eileen Warburton is a dairy farmer at Sunset Ridge Warburton Farm in Pennsylvania. Her son has a health condition where he can't drink regular milk without having severe side effects. Determined to find a solution for her son, Eileen found that some of her dairy cows can produce A2 milk, which her son can enjoy with no side effects. So what exactly is A2 milk? You'll find out in this episode. Subs...

Do you like coffee? I love coffee. Today, my guest is Ben Weiner of Gold Mountain Coffee Growers a specialty coffee farming group that is aimed to connect coffee roasters with coffee farmers. Ben is going to educate us on the coffee trade, why coffee has risen in popularity, and how Gold Mountain Coffee Growers is working to bring high quality coffee to coffee lovers everywhere. Check them out at...

I've learned A LOT from season 2 of the podcast, conventional vs organic. On today's Monday Show, the first in a while, I'll share some of what I've learned and how my mind has kinda been changed! 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. Checkout all of the Wayp...

Dillon Hancoop is the host of the Real People, Real Food podcast, aimed at discovering real stories of the people behind our food. Today, Dillon and I talk about his podcast, Washington state agriculture, and why animal rights groups are actually really nuts. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the...

Home meal kits are on the rage, especially now during COVID-19. One company is making a dent in the meat delivery services and offers products like beef and lobster to even the most famous beef out there, wagyu. Joe Heitzeberg, co-founder of Crowdcow is our guest today on the podcast. Joe and I will talk about the history of Crowdcow, how they strive to be different by working with farmers to brin...

Ryan Smith and Sean Short are the co-founders of Blooming Health Farms, a Colorado based business focused on educating students on STEM as well as supporting mental health. On today's show, I talk with Ryan and Sean about the programs offered at Blooming Health Farms, what their aquaponic system is like, and how they are helping kids focus on positive mental health. Check them out at the link belo...

Today on the show, we have Amber Bristow, a 5th generation cranberry grower in Wisconsin. Amber will talk to us about the growing and harvesting behind cranberries, which is a lot more difficult that I originally thought, and what it's like working with OceanSpray, the leading cranberry growers co-op. She'll also answer a burning question, why do farmers flood cranberry fields and how do they prev...

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 her creates quick but super educational videos on farming, specifically on onion production. 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 f...

Sun Valley Farms is an organic farm located in California that grows a plethora of organic vegetables and fruits as well as conventional crops. In our interview today, Rogelio Ponce Jr joins us and explains the history of Sun Valley Farms, how his dad started and helped grow the business, their production methods, and much more! https://www.instagram.com/svf_farms/ https://svbfarms.com/ Subscribe...

Check my friend, Ben Hall's newest movie now on Amazon Prime! See the the interview on YouTube: https://youtu.be/_1kQGTABKVU https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08DC92W44/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r Night Into Day Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nightin2day/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guests today are a father/daughter podcast team that are educating consumers on how food is made. Hallie and Chris Casey are the two hosts behind the One to Grow On Podcast where the two learn about agriculture from different perspectives. One to Grow On Website One to Grow On iTunes Link Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of th...

Today our guest is from King Island, Tasmania, Ana Pimenta. Ana's farm is called Meat Your Beef where they raise pasture fed cattle using regenerative and sustainable methods. This is a fascinating interview as we learn more about Australia agriculture, what regenerative cattle ranching looks like, and how farm tours help educate consumers. https://www.instagram.com/meatyourbeef/ https://www.faceb...

Nicola Cogliati is the man behind Dean's Greens, a North Carolina based small scale farm. The farm practices highly sustainable and regenerative growing methods, and if you're curious about what that means, Nic will fill you in. He will also tell us how he has grown the business by adapting to COVID-19 and supplying customers with fresh produce. Check out Dean's Greens Website: Instagram: https://...

Allie joins us to talk about some cool 4th of July Agriculture facts! Also... guess how many hot dogs Joey Chestnut ate this year...it's a lot. Like a lot a lot. 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. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HE...

Today's episode features former guest Jason Medows as he and I talk about what we've learned podcasting and the future plans we have for our shows. Check out Jason's show, Ag State of Mind. Ag State of Mind: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ag-state-of-mind-with-jason-medows/id1484075922 More at: https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can hel...

Florida is home to the winter strawberry capital of the world, Plant City! Which is also home to our guest today. Nick is from Wish Farms which grows all the berries you know and love, strawberries, blueberries, blackberries, and much more. In our interview today, Nick will cover the background of Wish Farms, their production techniques, how they work with partner growers in California and Florida...

I'm still fascinated with airplanes and when I found out today's guests combine both aviation AND agriculture, I just had to have them on. Tyson and Cally are the two adventurous people behind 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 h...

Here are 5 guests I'd LOVE to have on the show! Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Let me know what guests you'd like to hear on Farm Traveler! Just leave a comment on out social media posts for this episode! https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/ https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Pod...