Legacy of Agriculture

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Kyle Waller, equipment sales representative. Kyle and Chris discuss the origin of the combine, a machine that has shaped agriculture for the passed century. By combining several steps of the harvest process, this machine has changed the very nature of farming. 

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Andy Mrnak, rancher, auctioneer, and broker associate for Pifer's Auction and Realty out of Bowman, ND. Andy's family has ranched for decades in North Dakota, a legacy he was proud to uphold as he moved into a professional career. Andy discusses grades of beef, the reason to choose a breed of cattle, and his experiences in agriculture around th...

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Kevin Pifer as they discuss the advent of Pifer's Auction and Realty, the sponsor of the Legacy of Agriculture. Kevin Pifer's company has grown from a two-man operation into one of the most successful auction companies in the United States today. His legacy is one of continuing hard work, striving for perfection, and the belief that anything wo...

Join your host Chris Bair, guest host Michael Bair, and Josh Erickson as they discuss the history of barbed wire.  Barbed wire helped shape agriculture in the Midwest, and has far-reaching effects in the industry. Today the discussion follows the advent of a small invention through its large contributions in agriculture.

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Dan Stahl, lifetime farmer and ag producer. Dan Stahl's experience is earned through years of hard work, dedication, and honesty. He and his family have farmed the same ground for generations. Today he explores the legacy built from decades of planting and harvesting in the state of South Dakota.

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Jeff Polk, auctioneer and entrepreneur. Jeff's family have auctioneered for decades. As he joined the implement and auction industry, Jeff learned the ropes by building his own business and building quality relationships. Today he explains the process of building a great business. Jeff's legacy is based on personal connections and personal inte...

Join your host Chris Bair and special guest Barry Grossenburg, owner of Grossenburg Implement. The Grossenburg family has grown from selling individual tractors to multiple service and sales facilities throughout the Midwest. As a fourth generation John Deere dealership owner, Barry's legacy is one of hard work, persistence, and keeping the family in a family business. 

A brief description of the Legacy of Agriculture