VetFarm Network Podcast

Looking to grow your farm business while making a difference? In this episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast , Kate talks with Brianna Goode, Farm to School Coordinator with the Indiana Department of Health. They break down how the Farm to School program works, what schools are looking for from local farms, and how beginning and veteran farmers can take advantage of this mission-aligned market opp...

Student innovations for safer farms and smarter emergency response tools, designed with disabled veteran farmers in mind. In this special episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast, we visit with a student team from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, who spent their semester working with AgrAbility to design practical tools that improve farm safety and emergency preparedness for farmers. Together...

In this episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast , we sit down with Andrew Tuttle , co-founder of Edge Perma and Redtail Edge Design, to explore how virtual farm tours are transforming agricultural education. Andrew shares his journey from serving as a USMC Airframe Mechanic on Marine One to pioneering regenerative farming and immersive digital storytelling. 🔗 Learn more about Andrew's work: Edge P...

In this episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast , we sit down with Retired Colonel Joe Ricker , founder and Executive Director of At Ease Orchard . After a long career in the Army, Joe turned his focus to helping veterans find connection, healing, and new purpose through agriculture and rural community life. We talk about how At Ease Orchard got started, what makes their approach different, and why...

In this episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast , we sit down with Cory Mahan , Marine Corps veteran and current State Commander for the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Department of Indiana . Cory shares his journey from serving overseas in Operation Enduring Freedom and at U.S. embassies, to coming home and working on his family’s farm in southern Indiana. We talk about how his military experience...

In this episode of the VetFarm Network Podcast , we talk with Eileen Legault , TN AgrAbility Area Specialist with UT Extension, about how veterans and farmers facing physical limitations can continue working the land with the right tools and support. From spinal injuries to arthritis and amputations, AgrAbility helps farmers overcome challenges through on-farm assessments , adaptive equipment , an...

In this episode of the VetFarm Network , we sit down with Charley , who served in the Army for 28 years . He shares how leadership experience from military service carries over into agriculture—and why veterans shouldn’t be afraid to do things differently. Whether it's starting small, pivoting your plans, or stepping into a mentorship role, Charley brings a grounded perspective on what it take...

In this episode of VetFarm Network , we’re joined by Shane Johnson , State Outreach Coordinator for USDA NRCS Indiana , to talk about how NRCS helps farmers — especially veterans — plan, fund, and implement conservation practices. Shane breaks down the basics of programs like EQIP and CSP, explains what a conservation plan really is, and shares how to connect with your local NRCS office for suppor...

Welcome to the VetFarm Network Podcast, brought to you by Veterans IN Farming and At Ease Orchard! In this fast-paced 15–20 minute episode, we sit down with Olivia (Wildlife Biologist at Pheasants Forever & Quail Forever ) and Aubree (Precision Ag Specialist at Pheasants Forever) to discuss their programs that support veteran farmers through conservation initiatives and modern technological so...

In this episode, we talk with Christina Magers , Farm Manager at At Ease Orchard and coordinator for Veterans IN Farming workshops. Christina shares how these Indiana-based nonprofits help military veterans gain hands-on farming skills, build community, and access resources for success in agriculture. Whether you're a veteran, a farmer, or just curious about the journey, this episode is packed...