The Modern Acre

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE We made it! We could not be more thrilled to reach this milestone and can't thank YOU enough for tuning in. For this episode, Tim and Tyler talk through the top takeaways from a year of the podcast. 1) Ag businesses that are successful focus on the farmer first and provide clear value to them Check out the episodes HERE 2) Social media wins - not for the sake of social media, but for connecting with real people (customers, partners, etc.) Check out the episodes HERE 3) Direct-to-consumer strategy is increasingly achievable and effective due to internet/social with a plethora of simple, low-cost e-commerce tools Check out the episodes HERE 4) Time, effort, and resources should be spent on understanding the market and what people are buying NOT on philosophical opinions of organic vs. conventional (vs. non-GMO, etc.) Check out the episodes HERE 5) Non-traditional agriculture (vertical, indoor, urban, hydroponics, aquaculture) have their place and have good upsides. They are a SUPPLEMENT not a REPLACEMENT in ag innovation Check out the episodes HERE 6) The biggest challenge/opportunity in agriculture is the labor shortage. The idea/company that can effectively solve pieces of this problem will win Check out the episodes HERE Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We're so excited to partner with the International Agri-Center, which is set to hold the 52nd World Ag Expo February 12-14, 2019. The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo boasts more than 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. In 2018, 106,700 people came from 49 states and 63 countries to attend the 51st World Ag Expo. We sit down and talk with Jennifer Fawkes who is in charge of Marketing for the event. She provides background on the Ag Expo and how they have involved over time. We discuss the challenges and opportunities planning and executing an event like this requires. We will be attending the Expo in February and hope to see you there! Be on the lookout next week for our giveaway which will include 4 tickets to the event! Coupon Code: ModAcre Connect with the World Ag Expo Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Whether you're interested in building an ag business or want to know more about advancements made in agronomic testing, this episode is FIRE. This interview was the perfect way to kick off 2019. We interview the President and Co-Founder of Trace Genomics, a technology startup changing how agronomic testing is done through testing the soil's DNA and getting that information in the hands of farmers. So much good stuff in this one, tune in! Connect with Trace Genomics Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We loved this episode. You won't want to miss how Bryton Shang and Aquabyte are disrupting a very specific niche of agriculture, aquaculture. Tune in to learn about what Aquabyte is up to, how they are building and going to market with their product, and more about the industry of aquaculture. Most importantly, you will learn about how they are using cutting end technology to build a promising business in agriculture. Connect with Aquabite Website | Twitter | Careers Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We had a little break and are so excited to release a brand new episode! This week we sit down with Eamon Flood of Granular, a popular suite of farm management software. We discuss Eamon's background and what makes Granular unique and beneficial for the farmer. He also shares how Granular has scaled over time and how they plan to double-down on UI in 2019. Tune in! Connect with Granular Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This is a must-listen episode with HarvestPort CEO, Brian Dawson. Not only do we dive deep on Brian's latest venture with HarvestPort, but we also talk about the agtech industry landscape as a whole. Brian shares how HarvestPort originated and how it has continued to innovate through a hybrid marketing approach, while continuing to listen to its customers to evolve over time. Soak up all the insight you can from Brian in this episode- tune in! Connect with HarvestPort Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Re-airing one of our most popular episodes, Episode 4 with Jesse Vollmar. Tim and Tyler also share some details of a recent wine project from Gary Vee. Tune in! On this episode we have a hugely valuable conversation with Jesse Vollmar, Founder and CEO of the farm management technology company, FarmLogs. Jesse discusses his passion for technology and software development, and how he brought that passion back to the agriculture community. We talk through the difference between maximizing yields and maximizing profits, as well as what lessons he has learned as a CEO. Jesse touches on the importance of net neutrality and how technology will continue to impact agriculture. FarmLogs is a platform of easy-to-use tools and software that enables farmers to more effectively leverage data on the farm. There are over 50,000 farms covering over 80M acres that use FarmLogs, allowing thousands of farmers to run more efficient and profitable businesses. That's a LOT of modern acres. Check out FarmLogs HERE

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We are re-airing one of our most popular episodes ever! Well worth a second listen as there's so much good stuff packed in this one. In this episode, we talk to Jay Hill, who grew his family's 10 acre hobby farm into a 17,000 acre farming operation today. Jay talks about his journey from a 16-year-old who knew he wanted to build the farm to how he has scaled the farm to multiple locations with a diverse crop portfolio. Jay has successfully leveraged social media to not only build brand awareness, but also to drive sales to his business. This is a must-listen! So much good info. Connect with Jay Twitter | Instagram | Podcast Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We've all been waiting for it... (right?!) It only took 42 episodes for us to finally discuss blockchain! We couldn't have had a better guest on to discuss the application of blockchain technology in food and ag. Raja Ramachandran is the CEO and co-founder of ripe.io, which is transforming the food and ag industry by bringing transparency and solutions to the supply chain through blockchain and the internet of things. Raja shares more about what blockchain is, how ripe.io fits in, and where the industry is going. You won't want to miss this episode! Connect with Ripe.io Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Shay Myers is the owner and general manager of Owyhee Produce, a Oregon-based, multi-generational, vertically-integrated farm. Shay exemplifies what The Modern Acre is all about. We talk about how he and the team at Owyhee are innovating their business through value-add operations, technology, and marketing. Shay talks about his influence on LinkedIn and how that has opened doors for him and the farm business. We loved talking with Shay and hope you'll listen in! Connect with Owyhee Website | LinkedIn Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twittera