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2023 (January-May) Question - What does success look like to you? Our listeners want to be successful, which is why they choose to listen to our podcast.  We have the pleasure of interviewing experts from all over in the ag industry all year and now we get to recap what success means to them. Jacquelyne Leffler – Former KSU athlete owner & founder of Leffler Prime Performance Beef (DTC).  Planted her first crop in 2020 – 4th generation farmer in Americus, Kansas @jaxlef14 Finding a passion or love and living that each and every day.  Old adage “You’ll never work a day in your life doing what you love” 5/11/23 – Thur – F4F – E220 (E280) Ethan Clark, first generation farmer, Washington, INLong term sustainability financially and environmentally. Do what you love, love what you do.  If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.  5/4/23 – Thur – F4F – E219 (E278) Bushels & Barrels – Ryan Peter            Happiness.  Find what you love and do it better than anyone else. 5/1/23 – Mon – F4P – E125 (E277) Young & Beginning Farmer Loan Options – Kaitlyn NiemeyerI have my dream job and continue to educate people around me.Work hard and be a good person. Help whoever you can, whenever you can. It matters who you hitch your wagon to.  People who make you happy will make you a better person. 4/6/23 – Thur – F4F – E215 (E270) Dusty Berry – Coal Roller  Louisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show Being able to do what you like to do and get paid to do it.  Being able to leave something behind for your kids when you’re gone.  Legacy. 3/2/23 – Thur – F4F – E210 (E260) Badger State PullingLouisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show            Emily Matzke, Avery Elsing, Mason ElsingEmily: Having a business or work that fuels you.  There’s no point in working so hard, if you’re not going to enjoy life.  Success is balance between work and enjoying life.Mason: Not always working 24/7, 365 days a year.  You need to have fun.Avery:(The same as Mason)  4/3/23 – Mon – F4P – E121 (E269) Taking the Pulse of the Equipment Market – Andy Campbell, Tractor Zoom If you wake up eager to do what you’re going to do.  You can’t wait to get at it.  And at night you go to bed smiling, fulfilled and accomplished.  Using those ‘bookends’ to your day, go out and do what you’re passionate about.  It’s all about family and how you treat them.  Family can be whoever you make or want them to be. 1/5/23 – Th – F4F – E202 (E244) - Gavin Spoor - Popcorn Farmer (and girlfriend Farmer Grayce) Omaha – Define Success            Grayce – Happiness.  If I’m happy, I feel I’ve been successful.Gavin – 1) Having a huge crowd at your visitation and funeral.  People showed up to show your family how much they cared about you and how much you meant to them.2) When it’s all said and done, leave something in better shape than when you found/got it…while also getting what you needed from it.  Successful farmers don’t just make a living off the land, they leave it for the next generation to get value from it as well.  4/27/23 – Thur – F4F – E218 (E276) Tyne Morgan      Commodity Classic-Orlando, FL            Being mom! Being present and giving back to my community.  Leaving a positive image of ag.  Strong work ethic.             Whatever you put your mind to, you will do or be.  With enough hard work, anything can be accomplished. 3/30/23 – Thur – F4F – E214 (E268) Farmland Mike  Louisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show            Being a good person.When your kids are grown up, and they still want to hang out with you. 4/20/23 – Thur – F4F – E217 (E274) Noah Young – Shiloh Farm  Louisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show Waking up in a warm bed and house with your family.  Good health and being able to provide for your family off the land.  Build something to pass on to your kids.Wake up every day, and say “I can’t believe this is the life I get to live.” 4/17/23 – Mon – F4P – E123 (E273) Understanding the ROI of Cattle Buildings Bill Rubis, TenCorpBe a good husband and family member.  Have great conversations and collaborations with other people.  Help producers change and grow their operation. 2/2/23 – Thur – F4F – E206 (E252) Tony Reed – Growincorn2020   North American Conservation And Drainage ExpoMoney doesn’t matter.  At the end of the day, it’s your wife, kids, and family are all that matters.  Happy marriage and good kids, you’re successful.Success=happiness. Success is a sense of having community.  Whether that be in your local environment, an online platform, or somewhere in between. 5/8/23 – Mon – F4P – E126 (E279) Mike Downey – Farm Raised Capital (Iowa Farm Bureau 1:00 commercial)Provide good information to your community.  To experience the fulfillment of helping others.  Be significant and impactful while helping others. 4/13/23 – Thur – F4F – E216 (E272) Chip Flory – Commodity Classic-Orlando, FLWhen you train your predecessor, and they’re better than you.  Your family is your legacy. When people you don’t even know tell you that you’ve had an impact on their life and their farming decisions. 3/13/23 – Mon – F4P – E118 (E263) Strong Leadership Habits with Steve SukupLouisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show            People want to be around you.  Not just in your office at a management level, but also personally. 2/20/23 – Mon – F4P – E115 (E257) Managing Water and Fertility with Dr. Lindsey Pease, University of MinnesotaNorth American Conservation And Drainage Expo            Success is leaving people after meeting, working with or knowing me, better than I found them. Doing my small part to make the world a better place. 1/30/23 – Mon – F4P – E112 (E251) The Business of Fatherhood with Ben KilloyWhen is a veteran forgotten? When does your name no longer mean anything? A 100 years from now will your family say “Gpa used to always say/do that, and it’s still true today.”  Is there something you left behind that’s not just wealth?  Success is how well my kids know me. They know enough that what I did lives with them and through them in a way that keeps getting passed on.  How I lived, treated people, wisdom I left behind, and who you are are ‘anchor’ memories for your kids.  1/16/23 – Mon – F4P – E110 (E247) Finding the Right Entity Structure for You – Ryan Haaland            Men of his generation thought being useful was the most important thing they could be.  Success is to be auseful member of the team.  (Book about a make believe town in Iowa, Gilliad)      Being of good character and having a clean conscious can lead to the feelings of success 1/12/23 – Th – F4F – E203 (E246) – Quick Dick McDickPeople that are true to their roots are living success.  Success isn’t money or stature, it’s being happy with who you are and where you’re at and being able to bring others to that same mindset.  Be ok with where you’re at! 1/9/23 – Mon – F4P – E109 (E245) - Top Advice for Farmers with Mike Burkhart "Father of FarmTok" Mike, - Don't try to be a man of success, but a man of value.If your values are right, success will follow right behind it.            5/18/23 – Thur – F4F – E221 (E282) Farmer Beas, Tyler “Killer” Beas Louisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show             If you go home at the end of the day, and go to bed with no worries or problems, that’s been a successful day. 2/6/23 – Mon – F4P – E113 (E253) Tackling SNIRT with the Stock Cropper Guys Lance Peterson and Zach Smith            North American Conservation And Drainage ExpoLance – Being able to sleep at night.  Being comfortable with all your decisions in life and not second guessing and having doubts.Zach – Leave things in a better place than I found them.  Leave a positive impact. Success can be measured financially, but is it more stability than wealth?            3/16/23 – Thur – F4F – E212 (E264) Brian’s Farming Videos – Brian Brown Louisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show           When I look back, I’m successful if I can pass on a profitable farm to the family. 5/25/23 – Thur – F4F – E222 (E284) Kendal Johnson, multigenerational farmerLouisville, KY National Farm Machinery Show             Small wins to all add up to success.  Successful is being able to continue the family farm.work hard so that you can make the family more money than you cost; living broke until you can get your own farm; the ultimate goal is to get your own piece of the family farm. Make the most of the gifts God’s given you.Make your blessings/opportunities have an impact 2/23/23 – Thur – F4F – E209 (E258) FarmerDan97            The Lord called us to be stewards of the land, and if we take care of it, He’ll take care of us.  Live life to His glory. 2/13/23 – Mon – F4P – E114 (E255) Swine Tech – Taking it to the Next Level Barrett Eller, Matthew Rooda            Barrett – God put you on this earth for one intent, but He left you to pursue it.  Go chase your dream.Matthew – Make the most of the gifts God’s given you.  Make your blessings/opportunities have an impact.  Look back at the industry and see that you’ve made it better, that’s success.             Summary:Have faith and share the great news, passing along a legacy for the next generations to come, leaving things better than you found them, being of high character and being able to sleep at night, being a useful member of a team, being a person people want to be around, build a community around you and ultimately finding and doing what you love. If you could go back and stand alongside yourself at 18 right now, what would you say? 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Farm4Fun Hosts Show Survey Results Who are we?What’s your tie to agriculture?Why you said yes to being a host on the podcastBest memories since starting the podcastWorst memories since starting the podcastWhat have you learned from the podcast?What part have you learn the most from?Who have you learned the most from?What do you want to see us do in the future?What do you hope the future of the podcast becomes?What could our listeners do to help us get there?Who do you wish we partnered with?Which partner did you least enjoy working with?Any funny podcast hosting experiences?Any fun/weird/funny tradeshow travels experiences?Do you have any funny memories from high school?College?Any stupid stuff you did as a kidWhat was your first job?What do you wish your first job was?David – Fire Fighting stories?Favorite task on the farmLeast favorite task on the farmDrink of choiceWhat won’t you drink?Bucket list of places to see?How did you meet your wife?Favorite part about your spouseNot going to make you say the least favoriteFavorite part about having kidsWorst part?If you weren’t doing what you are doing what you would be doing?If we hadn’t started the podcast what would you be doing with your time?What could you never do?What have you done that you didn’t think you could ever have done? Would you rather:Fly with limited equipment to record or drive and bring all the equipment?Record on site at a trade show or in studio with a guest?Never be able to choose a guest again or Never have a sponsor againRecord a show as solo host or have to prepare the outlinesOnly get negative feedback or What would you tell yourself at 18 if you could or one of our listeners at 18? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

001-Pre-Show - Opening Clip Some real shit that you all need to understand. If you want to be the best in whatever you do, you gotta start acting differently than everybody else. If you want the nicest car, the nicest lifestyle, and the nicest partner, the best of everything comes with a price. It comes from grinding through those late nights. It comes from grinding through those early mornings and those exhausting days where your body is telling you to give up. Every day, you are presented with two paths. One path leads to your true potential, it leads to your dreams and goals. And the other path is you staying. The same. Most of you are stuck on the path of staying the same. Stop blaming everyone else and take responsibility.One of my favorite parts of the meetings and conferences I attend is the motivational speakers with great stories.  In celebration of 4 years of this podcast we wanted to provide you with an episode to reflect on if you ever need a little extra motivation.  We are taking 25-30 clips from tiktok from some of the leading motivational speakers to share with you today.  Listen in, take something to work on, and come back again to grab some more.  Ready to go?!?!001-Opening Clip If you Stay in bed. If you stay on the couch, if you stay in your comfort zone. If you only do what is easy, your life will be hard. But if you do, what is hard, if you get up, if you grind, if you are relentless, if you work as hard as possible when other people are slacking off, your life will be easy.01-Ed Mylett – Small margin of difference The difference between winning and losing in life and everything, and being a great mother and not a great father, and not a great leader, and not wealthy, and not a big business and not making a difference and not is so small, it's almost too scary to talk about. And that small thing. All my life I've been trying to figure out what's the thing, what's the separator? They read one book a month. They read one more. They do 30 minutes on the treadmill. No, they do 30 plus one more. They do 10 reps on the bench. Press no, 10 reps, one more. When you set that standard your entire life, Life begins to shift and change.01-Setting bigger goals than you imagine helps you hit your true desires/goals Raise your standards. One of the most damaging things that any human can do is set low standards and then achieve those standards. I would rather you set your sights, not on the moon, but on the stars, because in the process of shooting for the stars, you will hit the moon guaranteed. But in the process of shooting for the moon, you might completely miss it and hit nothing.01-Ed Mylett - The road to success will feel painful, but will be worth it in the end Let me tell you what comes on the road to success. If recently, at any point in the last 12 months, you've experienced doubt. If you have a lot of fear or anxiety on the road you're on, or if you've experienced those emotions recently about what you're doing, you feeling like an imposter, a give imposter syndrome, like nobody knows. I don't really know what I'm doing. You're on the road that I think you should be on the right road. The road less traveled.02-Be more than average Just want you to remember that average is the enemy. Success is your responsibility, and change can take place in an instant if you are willing to flip the switch.03-Aggressively working towards a goal you know will take time Aggressive patience is a concept where, where you, you work every single day. As hard as you can towards your goal, but you also understand at the same time that it's going to take time. All right? And this is a concept that people get very confused about because you hear people, other people out there say, patience. You gotta be patient, you gotta be patient. And people misinterpret that and think that like that means that they can just chill. Yeah, and their goals will eventually happen, and that's just not the way it works. It's aggressive patients. It's executing day in, it's executing day out. It's executing for weeks, months, years.  03-Something that will help you be patient is developing a love for the journey The man who loves walking will walk further than the man who loves the destination. And when you love the journey, the goals just happen. You hit milestones as a side effect, cuz it doesn't matter at that point. I don't care if I can lift this much weight or run this fast. I mean that's cool, but I don't love it as much as I love the journey, I love the journey.  What does the journey consist of? Sucking at something, failing, getting better, learning. Start it over, do it again. When you fall in love with the journey, everything else takes care of itself.04-Ed Mylett – watch out for those who want to squash your dreams Dream big. And protect those dreams. Not everybody wants to see you win. And the reality is, the bigger your dream, the more they want to shit on it. They're gonna be so intimidated because you're gonna have to change and become your higher self. You're gonna have to become different. You're gonna have to have more commitment.  You're gonna have to dedicate more time, and that means more time away from them. And that's why most people are like the crabs in a bucket. They want to pull you down. And they wanna hold you down because they don't want to see you thrive because you are now going to have to disassociate from them. You better set big dreams. You better set big goals, and you better work like a fucking monster to chase those big dreams down and achieve them. Otherwise, you'll have a lifetime of regret.04-What are the costs of not changing? You should be afraid of taking risks and pursuing something meaningful, but you should be more afraid of staying where you are. If it's making you miserable, the clock is ticking, and if you're miserable now and you change nothing in five years, you'll be much more miserable and you'll be a lot older.07-You control your story and how it gets told after you’ve made it. Your hardships, your challenges, your situation will either be the reason you don't make it, or it will be the story you tell when you do make it, and you get to make that choice.08-MidShow Hype video about getting back to work – wake them back up You've made no progress, none. Get back to fucking work. It's time to get back to work. I don't care what you're gonna do, but go out there and make something of yourself for God's sake. Don't make excuses. Don't blame any other person or any other thing. So with your fucking excuse life, one big fucking head game you're losing.08.1-Matthew McConahey – put in full effort Don't half ass it, don't half ass it. Boy, that never goes outta style, does it? I mean, think about it. If you're gonna do something, you've chosen to do something, whatever, it's easy, hard. If you give it your all and you don't half ass it, win, lose, draw. Get what you want, don't get what you want, whatever the outcome is. If you don't half ass it, at least you're not gonna have to wonder, ooh, would the outcome been different? What if I did give it my all?09-Ed Mylett – Make a difference for your name You could be the one in your family to change the trajectory of your bloodline. I'm the one in my family. I'm the one. And it is important for you to take that pen back that people have written in your, your book of life, and realize as many other pages that are blank, that you could start rewriting how the story goes. But you have to give yourself permission first, permission to heal, permission to realize that you're not broken, that you are lovable, you are worthy, that you are capable, you have everything you need. Do. There's not a goddamn thing that someone else has that you don't have.    09-Matt Damon – acceptance and motivation One of the most profound things that anybody's ever said to me when he was 20 years old, we started writing goodwill hunting and he said, Hey, judge me for how good my good ideas are, not how bad my bad ideas are. Mm-hmm. And that to me is the most important thing when you embark on a collaborative process with somebody. It's like you gotta get the, the window open to throw every idea in there and, and not be afraid to have ideas. Cuz we all have ideas and sometimes you need to idea and then you iterate on that and they iterate on that and then it. Builds into a good idea, but you have to feel free to express it. That's right. Safe. Exactly. Mm-hmm. 10-Three traits of successful peopleSurperiority complex, feeling they deserve better and massive insecurity, 3rd they had control over their impulses11-You can ask for help, others can support you You gotta change that shit, man. Yeah, but you don't understand my life, David. Yeah, I do. I get that mentality. I once had that mentality that no one understands what the fuck I'm going through. And if you keep that mentality, you're gonna stay in the same exact spot that you're in. You're never alone. Everybody's going through shit. So when people get this mentality of like, you understand me, you can throw a fucking rock to someone that can understand you if they're willing to break themselves down and stop hiding. A lot of people understand you. That's why I tell people a lot of people are going through shit. They just hide. Hide better than you did.13-You have to be honest with yourself If you wanna be the best of the best, if you wanna survive, no matter what happens, if you wanna thrive, no matter what happens, you can't second guess yourself. I can't gamble on you if you're not willing to gamble on yourself. I can't trust you unless you trust yourself. You're asking me to be honest with you, when's the last time you were honest with yourself? There's always a reason. If your business is not thriving, there's a reason. If your relationship is not thriving, there's a reason. And you know what the crazy thing is? Everybody in this room knows exactly what that reason is, but you won't have that honest conversation. You win yourself, but you tell everybody else. Be honest with me. Everybody wants somebody to be honest with 'em until it's time to be honest.16-Mel Robbins – Retraining your brain – fix your filter When you tell your mind what's important to you, there is extraordinary science that proves that your mind has a live and ever-changing filter. A, a live network that changes how it views the world, what it lets in, what it blocks out. And if you program your mind correctly, and if you're clear about what you wanna create, your mind will help you get what you want.18-We have to get out of the victim mentality The easiest thing in the world to do is to complain, blame and quit and settle. That's the easiest thing in the world to do, but it takes real work to deconstruct and to reconstruct the thought process and the mindset of an individual when they're trying to change something. That's why I always say to people, what's more important, what we acquire or who we become?19-Joe Rogan – Can’t compare yourself to others or to time and age Is a really important one cuz people have this idea that somehow I'm 30 years old, I shouldn't be doing this anymore. I'm 50 years old. I should have learned by now. That's all bullshit. Throw that away, toss that aside. You like these ideas of numbers that people have in their head that by a certain age you should br stop. You are alive. And if you are alive, and if you are thinking all those numbers that you keep attaching, will, you know when Einstein was 30 heater? Shut the fuck up. Stop doing that, that that is a waste of your time. And stop saying to yourself, I should be better by now. I'm such a total non helping thought. What you need to think of is life. You're living, you're alive right now. And if you've made a mistake and you're still continuing to learn and grow, that's, that's all. Just data.   20-Stop ComparingYou can’t compare yourself to someone until you have all the information.  You don’t know what they are going through or where they have been.22-Gary Vee – surround yourself with good people If you start hanging out with people that want you to win, you will have more self-confidence. If someone's telling you you're awesome, instead of you suck, you're a different person.23-Mel Robbins – Making decisions by how we feel is a dangerous action 95% of our decisions are made by how you feel in the moment, and that is the problem. Do I feel like getting up? No. You don't? No. Do you feel like making that cold call? No. You don't. Do you feel like doing that third set of reps? No, you don't. We make decisions based on our feelings, and that is robbing you of joy and opportunity. If you accept the fact that you may never feel ready and you may never feel motivated, and you may never feel. Confident. You may never feel courageous, and that's okay, but you can still push yourself forward. As you start to see yourself becoming the person that takes action, guess what happens? You build the skill of confidence and courage. 26- Average people talk solutionsDon’t dwell on the problem, switch your thinking to be focused on the solutions to be successful27-Be brave in your ability to speak I have something to say that you're not saying. If, if you do, then it's your fault. This is your fault, it's your problem. And you might say, well, I'm too afraid to talk. It's like, fair enough. How afraid are you not to talk? You know, people say to me frequently, they compliment me on my bravery, and I think you don't understand. I'm not brave. I don't, I don't like conflict. I'm way more afraid of losing control of my tongue than I am of the consequences of saying what I have to say. Because I know what happens when we allow other people to control our tongues. It's not good.28- Theo Von – Proud of you statement I'm proud of you. I'm proud of you. Cause I know how hard it is to take care of ourselves. That's why I think I was so hard on myself a lot of times. I think because then at least it, it puts it on me, which was the only thing that I felt I could try and rely on anyway.29- Joe Rogan – Tell someone else what they mean to you – make their day Be the person who steps forward, starts it off, makes an action, tell someone how much you care and appreciate them. You can do that. We can all do that, and we've all had it done to us and it feels amazing when someone comes up to you outta nowhere and goes, Hey man, I just wanna tell you, I really appreciate you. I know, I know. Yeah. Sometimes we don't talk to each other that much, but when I do, I really enjoy it.30- How do we work to change the world? I would challenge you guys to realize that the way that we're going to fix the world is not because of a president. It's not because of a media company. It's not because of your social media account. It's gonna be because of you deciding to live a higher standard in all areas of your life. If we want a better world, we have to create a better world for ourselves.  Other people will follow suit, and that's how the world changes. So when you look around the world and you say, my life doesn't matter, I don't matter, actually realize that it's the opposite. Your actions matter the most because your actions are gonna dictate the reality for another human being, and that human being is going to inspire another human being, and that ripple effect cannot be quantified. And we all have a responsibility to contribute to it. So that's my challenge. Be fucking better. SummaryChallenge  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

@Milkabot       Instagram ___    TikTok ____   YouTube _____   Twitter 4k   Viren D’souza Catch UpWhere are they from & What’s their tie to agriculture?How’s the family - do they farm with family?Out of Canada (maybe Ontario)What are they up to today?What they see that excites them?What do they want to make sure they see before they leave Self Proclaimed - Agriculture Soldier of FortuneWhat does that even mean?Second language: Arabic Omar Little of CompactorsOmar Little is a fictional character from HBO series “The Wire”Steals from drug dealersD’souza Farms SystemsBring innovative products and services to the marketplace to increase productivityDistributor of Orkel brand compactors in CanadaProvides custom baling services - helping find a solution to transport bulk materialSawdust, corn silage, mulch, log barkHemp? – Weed?Energy market - what companies would be attracted to this opportunity?Where are you seeing this baling growing? Is the demand rising? Where across the world are producers seen?How are you moving to a more sustainable economy with Orkel?Twitter sayings“Best looking fat guy in agriculture”    “if in doubt, give it clout”How has social media changed his life?Why do it?How would he start it over differently?If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?Right now, who inspires you?If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be? Hot takes - agree or disagree with the statement and why City street parking should be considered public spaceApple Music is better than spotifySpiders get a bad reputationVacations are pointlessPop tarts are overrated The only acceptable beer to bring to a cookout is a light beerThe beach isn’t that fun What’s next for them?What can our listeners do to help?What can we do to help?  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Nutrien Ag SolutionsGuest:John Maman of Nutrien Financial. John is focused on helping growers make proactive adjustments to their crop and financial plans in response to external variables that affect profitability. Nutrien's Principal Atmospheric Scientist, Eric Snodgrass, is also available to talk about weather impacts since typically that's one area that plays a critical role in determining the success of every crop. Who is Nutrieng Ag Solutions?History, Mission, VisionProvides customers with complete agriculture solutions including nutrients, crop protection products, seed, service, and digital toolsHow many producers have marketing plans?  Let alone, how many have financial plans?What factors should farmers be aware of when reviewing their financial plans?market trends, including supply and demand factors, government policies, and global economic conditionsWhat are some tips to protect one from weather impacts and market fluctuations?Manage your cash flow effectivelyDoes Nutrien offer any price forecasting?Have a contingency planWhat strategies do you suggest or have seen executed?Manage your capital and have a sound financial plan in placeHaving capital on hand (cash or credit) gives you optionsWho should producers be working with to aid in the decision making process?DiversifyYeah, we know, but how?Will we start to see the economy fluctuate toward the downside of the commodity cycle?John - starting to see more stability Weather impactsWhat explains the weather patterns we’ve recently had across the midwest? Where will you see the most impact from this?When do you think we’ll move into the El Nino phase?Tell us about your thoughts about the weather shifting from La Nina to El NinoHow will El Niño influence the prevalence and distribution of pests and diseasesIt’s early now, but what are long range forecasts predicting for fall harvest weather or for length of growing season?Are we seeing weather become more violent? Where are you going to see weather play an impact on the economy?What challenges do those producers face ahead?What did we miss?Summary and ChallengeIf you could go back and talk to yourself at age 18, what would you go back and say?  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Marcia Cripps @marciac95_ Instagram: 1.1k    TikTok: 13.3k     Twitter: 8.5k  Catch UpWhere are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farmingHow’s the family - do they farm with family?Adopted from ChinaFrom Flushing, Michigan What are they up to today?What they see in the world that excites them?What’s her tie to agriculture?Where does her motivation come from?She wants to retire “like tomorrow”AgInfluence co-founderDigital ag marketing and software agencyIntegrate academic research into marketing and promotion Full-Stack Software EngineerWorks remotely Has worked with Israeli and other nations outside of the USAgronomist QUIT this - why? the hours, pay, remote work, personal incidences, did not look forward to work industry culture that is outdated Was not allowed to go to “men only” eventdid not “look” the partcustomer would only make sale if she slept with himputting in double hours to be goodmicroaggressions Not to post on social media → why? Hobby: horses Retired race horses Farming with horsesUses AI in her daily work lifechatGPT → auto-gpt How has it benefited you? Efficiency?What are some trouble spots with it?Where do you see agriculture implementing and growing with AI?How has social media changed his life?Why do it?How would he start it over differently?Which is their favorite platform?How do you deal with negative comments? If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?Right now, who inspires you?If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Diane Van WyngardenDiane Van Wyngarden is a highly respected educator and community leader based in Iowa. She has dedicated much of her career to serving as an Extension Educator with the Iowa State University Extension, where she has worked tirelessly to provide educational resources and support to farmers and rural communities across the state. In recent years, Diane has focused her efforts on helping Agri-Tourism farms to thrive, recognizing the critical role they play in promoting sustainable agriculture and boosting local economies. Through her work, Diane has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for agriculture and rural development, and as a tireless champion for the people and communities of Iowa.What is agritourism, and what are some examples of successful agritourism businesses?What are some of the biggest challenges that come with running an agritourism business, and how can you overcome them?How do you identify a unique selling point for your agritourism business, and why is it important to have one?What are some important considerations to keep in mind when starting an agritourism business, such as zoning laws, liability insurance, and permits?What are some common mistakes that people make when starting an agritourism business, and how can you avoid them?How can you promote your agritourism business effectively, both online and offline?What are some ways to diversify your revenue streams as an agritourism business, such as offering classes, selling products, or hosting events?How can you create an engaging and immersive experience for your visitors, and what are some best practices for doing so?What are some trends and changes that are affecting the agritourism industry, and how can you adapt to them?How can you build strong relationships with local businesses and organizations to support your agritourism business?How can you measure the success of your agritourism business, and what metrics should you be tracking?What are some resources and networks that you can tap into as an agritourism business owner, such as industry associations or mentorship programs?Agritourism businesses can be costly to start and operate, and there are some expenses that are often overlooked. Here are some examples:Permits and Licensing: Depending on the type of agritourism business you're starting, you may need to obtain permits and licenses from local and state governments. These can be expensive and time-consuming to acquire.Liability Insurance: Agritourism businesses often involve visitors interacting with livestock, equipment, and other potential hazards. It's important to have liability insurance in case of accidents or injuries.Infrastructure: Agritourism businesses often require infrastructure like parking lots, restrooms, and picnic areas. These can be expensive to build and maintain, but they're necessary to provide a safe and comfortable experience for visitors.Marketing and Advertising: It's important to promote your agritourism business to potential customers, but marketing and advertising can be expensive. It's important to develop a comprehensive marketing plan that targets your ideal customers and fits within your budget.Employee Training: If you have employees working on your farm or ranch, it's important to provide them with proper training and safety protocols. This can be time-consuming and expensive, but it's necessary to ensure the safety of your employees and visitors.Maintenance and Upkeep: Agritourism businesses require ongoing maintenance and upkeep, from repairing equipment to mowing fields to cleaning up after visitors. These costs can add up over time and should be factored into your budget.Taxes: Agritourism businesses are subject to a variety of taxes, including property taxes, sales taxes, and income taxes. It's important to understand your tax obligations and to set aside funds to pay them.Legal Fees: Agritourism businesses may require legal assistance for issues like liability waivers, zoning laws, and contract disputes. Legal fees can be expensive, so it's important to have a plan in place to cover these costs.Accessibility: Making your agritourism business accessible to visitors with disabilities can be expensive, requiring the installation of ramps, handrails, and other accommodations. It's important to factor these costs into your budget and to comply with accessibility regulations.Emergency Planning: Agritourism businesses need to have emergency plans in place for situations like severe weather, medical emergencies, and power outages. Developing and implementing these plans can be time-consuming and expensive, but they're essential for the safety of your visitors and employees.What did we miss?What advice would you give yourself at ag 18 or to someone who is 18 and listening to use right nowSummary & Challenge   Here are 10 successful agritourism businesses in Iowa:Living History Farms: Located in Urbandale, Living History Farms is an outdoor museum that showcases Iowa's agricultural and rural history. Visitors can take guided tours, participate in hands-on activities, and explore a working 1875 farm.Picket Fence Creamery: This family-owned dairy farm in Woodward offers tours, tastings, and events, as well as a farm store where visitors can purchase ice cream, cheese, and other dairy products.Summerset Winery: Located in Indianola, Summerset Winery offers tours, tastings, and live music events in a picturesque setting overlooking the Iowa countryside.Center Grove Orchard: This family-friendly orchard in Cambridge features a pumpkin patch, corn maze, apple picking, and other seasonal activities, as well as a farm store and bakery.Buffalo Ridge Orchard: Located in Central City, Buffalo Ridge Orchard is a popular destination for apple picking, cider tastings, and hayrides, as well as a farm store selling apples, pumpkins, and other produce.Iowa Wine Tours: This company offers guided tours of Iowa's wineries and vineyards, with options for private and custom tours as well as group packages.Howell's Pumpkin Patch: This family-owned pumpkin farm in Cumming features a corn maze, petting zoo, and other activities, as well as a pumpkin patch and farm store selling pumpkins, gourds, and other fall decor.Hansen's Dairy: This farm in Hudson offers tours of its dairy and creamery, as well as a farm store selling milk, cheese, and other dairy products.Maquoketa Caves State Park: While not strictly an agritourism business, this state park in Maquoketa features hiking trails through a network of caves and rock formations, as well as a campground and picnic area.Rustic Ridge Winery: Located in Lisbon, Rustic Ridge Winery offers tastings of its award-winning wines, as well as live music and other events in a scenic rural setting. Agritourism is an industry that's constantly evolving and innovating. Here are some examples of new and emerging types of agritourism being offered:Farm-to-Table Dinners: Many farms and orchards are now offering on-site dining experiences, featuring locally-sourced ingredients and seasonal menus.Agricultural Education and Workshops: Visitors can now learn about specific aspects of farming, such as beekeeping, composting, or sustainable agriculture through workshops and classes offered by farmers.Farm Stays: These are similar to traditional bed and breakfasts, but guests stay on a working farm and can participate in farm activities, such as milking cows, collecting eggs, and feeding animals.Agritourism and Wellness Retreats: Some farmers are partnering with wellness professionals to offer yoga, meditation, and other wellness activities on their farms.U-Pick Flowers: In addition to traditional u-pick fruit farms, some farmers are now offering visitors the chance to pick their own flowers, creating a unique and colorful agritourism experience.Farm-to-Spa Experiences: Some farmers are now incorporating their own farm-grown herbs, fruits, and other ingredients into spa treatments, creating a unique and locally-sourced wellness experience.Agritourism and Adventure: Many farms and ranches are now offering adventure activities, such as zip-lining, horseback riding, and hiking, giving visitors a chance to explore the outdoors and connect with nature.Virtual Agritourism: With the pandemic, many farms and ranches are offering virtual tours, workshops, and tastings online, giving people a chance to experience agritourism from the comfort of their own homes.Agritourism and Glamping: Some farmers are now offering glamping (glamorous camping) experiences on their farms, with luxury tents, comfortable bedding, and on-site amenities.Agritourism and Art: Some farmers are now collaborating with local artists to create art installations and exhibits on their farms, creating a unique and creative agritourism experience.  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. 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Derrick Josi @tdf_honest_farming         Instagram: 63k    YouTube: 13.1k     Twitter: 19.9k  Catch UpWhere are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farmingHow’s the family - do they farm with family?Kids? - 3 girls and 1 boy (5th generation); married Met his wife on a blind date? In 2011What are they up to today?What they see that excites them?What do they want to make sure they see before they leave Oregon Dairy Farmer Farms the same land as his great grandfather - AlfredAll-Jersey dairy herd, produced nearly 35,000 lbs (3,000 gallons) of milk per day450 acre farm: double-12 herringbone parlor, a free stall barn, grows 500 acres of corn and grass silage, and includes open pasture for grazing What methods do you use to farm with Derrick’s parents, Don and Desi?Past 15 years - extensive renovations (infrastructure, reduce labor, and relocate the milking parlor out of the flood plain)What benefits have you seen from this? Any other big projects coming?Derrick and Kaycee were knighted with the 2020 Young Jersey Breeder AwardWhat helped you get to this position/spot? Author - An Industry Worth Fighting ForOffers readers a glimpse behind the curtain of a working dairy farm Does not shy away from sensitive topicsHe presents reality in terms that are stark but sensitive…a balance as delicate as the lives for which he is responsible What inspired you to share your story?What are your goals? How do you want to impact the readers? TDH Honest FarmingTillamook Dairy Farmer Keynote SpeakerWhere have you spoken? Most powerful time? How did you get started?How has social media changed his life?Why do it?How would he start it over differently?Which is their favorite platform?How do you deal with negative comments? If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?Right now, who inspires you?If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be? Would you ratherHave a pause or rewind button in your lifeLive in a treehouse or in a caveGive up coffee or soda forever Have your own theme park for your kids or your own zoo for your kidsForget your partner’s birthday or your anniversary every yearBe the funniest person in a room or the smartest person in a room  What’s next for them?What can our listeners do to help?What can we do to help?Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give yourself or others at 18?  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Grain and Livestock Marketing ShowNick Tsiolis  last name pronounced "Cho-liss" Who/ What is Farmer's Keeper – A service that gives Farmers grain Pricing Tools like HTAs, Min/Max, Accumulators, Managed Pricing Programs, with no margin calls (because we use the same clearing firms the elevators do to hold margin) that can be flexed to deliver to any elevator. Our Customer Base - over 1,000 Corn, Soybean, and Wheat Farmers from 25 states, ranging in size from 150 acres to 90k+ acres. All levels of operation sophistication.Why is this episode important for Farmers? Hedge future price risk on physical grain without margin requirements and then be able to flex delivery of those bushels to the best basis bid in their area when ready to search basis. Can you give an example of how you work with your Customers? Advising Farmers how and when to execute different Pricing Tools. Then seeing through transactions from setting a futures price, to searching basis bids, all the way to delivery and settlement. What are some pieces of advice for marketing during Bearish Grain Markets? Since prices have fallen dramatically in the last 4-6 months, we're growing our customer base Can you help our listeners understand Market Fundamentals?Discuss the basics of grain and commodity marketsExplain the factors that influence market pricesProvide insights into supply and demand dynamicsIs there a difference between Crop and Livestock Pricing?Explore different pricing strategies for crops and livestockDiscuss the pros and cons of forward contracts, futures markets, and options Why is it important to develop a Marketing PlanDiscuss the importance of having a comprehensive marketing planExplain the key components of a marketing planProvide guidance on setting marketing goals and objectivesWhen working with your clients, how much does utilizing Crop Insurance come into play for their plan?Discuss the role of crop insurance in managing riskHow can we be leveraging Technology in Marketing?Discuss the advancements in technology for grain and commodity marketing(GFY) Explore digital platforms and tools that can aid in marketing decisions Is there such thing as diversification in Marketing? Explore the benefits of diversifying marketing strategies What do you do for Tracking and Evaluating Marketing Performance of your plans with your clients?Explain the importance of tracking and evaluating marketing performanceDiscuss key metrics and indicators for assessing marketing successProvide insights on adjusting based on performance evaluationOn the podcast we like to learn from others Successes and Failures Discuss the value of learning from both successful and unsuccessful marketing experiencesShare stories of farmers who have learned from their marketing endeavors Overcoming Psychological BarriersHow do we take the emotion out of marketing decisions?Address the psychological challenges farmers face in marketing their crops and livestockDiscuss common fears and anxieties related to marketing decisions Lastly, the podcast will air one week later, what are some short-term pieces of advice in the markets we are facing now?SummaryChallengeWhat would you go back and tell yourself at 18 or tell someone now who is young and listening? Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

@DiscoverAg                Instagram: 4.5k    TikTok: 18.3k    YouTube: 356   @nataliekovarik    Instagram: 116kTikTok: 21.1k  Twitter 2.3k.   @taravanderdussenInstagram: 48.3k   TikTok: 5.6k    Catch UpWhere are they from, what do they farm, how did they get into farmingHow’s the family - do they farm with family?Tara Vander Dussen & Natalie KovarikPodcast Discover Ag     -  Motto: “Agriculture you can relate to”Give their professional farming opinions on the top trending topics in the ag and food space to help you better understand the food system and connect with the hands the feed us~80 episodes                started in April 2022How did they start? What motivated them? Who is their support system? What misinformation were you hearing that encouraged you to share the truth about myths? What is the audience you are trying to reach? How do you respond to negative comments or perception towards agriculture online? Do you notice differences in perception towards women in agriculture or online? What advice would you give to women who dream of a career in agriculture? Tara Vander DussenNew Mexico Native: Born and Raised5th Generation Diary Farmer and Farm Wife - grew up and now on a dairy farmGirl Mom to TwoWhiskey Drinker and Fast Talker (Auctioneer fast????)Lover of all things Southwest including Green Chile, Turquoise and Beautiful SunsetsAn environmental scientists on dairy farm projectsWhat are some of your proudest projects? Most challenging? Natalie KovarikMom to 3 Boys (Tad, Jaks, Rue) – killer namesFrom Central Nebraska Kovarik cattle Co - cow calf operation w/ a growing registered herdWhat is Elevate Ag? Online course and community where farmers, ranchers and other producers can come together to access the tools and information they need to craft, share, and monetize their own personal Ag story while confidently advocating for the Agriculture industry What responses from producers are you hearing back? Is Elevate Ag making a difference? Who can access this online course? What are the next steps to getting involved? How has hosting the Discover Ag changed their life?   Why do it? How would they start it over differently?If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?Right now, who inspires you?If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be? Start, Bench, CutBreakfast, lunch, dinnerTequila, vodka, wineYouTube, TikTok, FacebookDenim, sweatpants, chinosRoad trip, flying, cruisingShopping, museums, bar hopping What’s next for them?What can our listeners do to help?What can we do to help?Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give yourself or others at 18?  Want Farm4Profit Merch?  Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.