Resiliency : The Griggs Farms Story

This Farm4Profit episode features Matt and Kelly Griggs, owners of Griggs Farms LLC in Humboldt, Tennessee — a fifth-generation family operation growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton on 2,000 acres. What began in 1882 with cotton has evolved into a nationally recognized regenerative farm rooted in conservation and faith.

Listeners will hear how:

Matt began experimenting with cover crops back in 2011 — long before it was common — and turned those early trials into measurable success: improving soil structure, reducing runoff, and boosting water infiltration by over 1,200%.

Kelly, originally from Chicago with a background in hospitality, left her corporate career to become an essential partner on the farm. She now runs equipment, manages operations, and advocates for farm wives across the country.

The couple faced immense challenges — including Matt’s traumatic combine accident in 2020 and Kelly’s battles with cancer and autoimmune illness — and used their platform to openly share their faith, perseverance, and community support through it all.

The conversation dives deep into regenerative agriculture, family legacy, and living your faith out loud, including:

How they use multi-species cover crops like cereal rye, clover, radish, and buckwheat to build resilience.

The importance of balancing modern technology (Case IH & John Deere) with stewardship principles.

What it means to lead publicly as a family through pain, healing, and gratitude.

The Griggs’ work has earned national recognition, including the 2020 Mid-South High Cotton Award and features on the History Channel’s “The American Farm.”

You’ll also hear about their community outreach — from lighting up a tractor and grain cart with Christmas lights to connecting with other farm families through events like Farmers Off the Farm Cruise (2025).

The show closes with a lighthearted “Would You Rather” segment, reminding listeners that even the most accomplished farmers still love a good laugh between long harvest days.

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