Best Mary Ochsner Podcasts (2024)

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62. Understanding Food Dyes: Effects, Safety, and Alternatives 46:39

10h ago46:39

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In this episode of Beyond the Crops, we are diving into a topic that's sparked a lot of interest on our social media platforms—artificial food dyes. We discuss our personal experiences, the impact of these dyes on our children, and the scientific research behind the effects of artificial food dyes on health and behavior. Thrive market finds: Find J…

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61. Evolution Of The Heartland: Celebrating Agriculture and Rural Life 50:16

11h ago50:16

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The quality of life we enjoy living rurally is something that is difficult to put into words, but rather it must be experienced. This week we brought Shelly Greving on the podcast to highlight her brainchild, Evolution of the Heartland, a movement highlighting how rural America is changing. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Evolution of th…

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60. Securing Your Family's Future: Effective Farm Succession Strategies with Brooke Didier Starks 1:11:10

4d ago1:11:10

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This week we’re excited to kick off a new series: On Farm Succession Planning. We have been wanting to lean into this topic since we started podcasting and this week we’re brining you an interview from Brooke Didier Starks, founder and owner of Legacy Legal. Brooke is an Estate Planning Attorney who caters to farm families and entrepreneurs.She str…

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59. Faith, Family, and Conviction: Our Bold Take on Harrison Butker’s Viral Speech 33:38

17d ago33:38

33:38

Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Crops! This week we are diving into a hot topic that’s been sparking debates online: Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech. We unpack the polarized reactions, especially around his comments to women about prioritizing marriage and family, a perspective rooted in his Catholic faith. Connect…

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58. Strategies For Finding Motivation and Overcoming Burnout 32:26

18d ago32:26

32:26

We are back together and ready to dive into this episode focusing on finding motivation and overcoming burnout. But first, we have to celebrate out podcast's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Congratulations to us and a huge THANK YOU to you for listening and supporting Beyond The Crops. In this episode discover how we manage burnout, handle the ebb and flow o…

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57. Ideas for Being Involved on the Farm When You Don't Know Where You Fit. 37:44

1M ago37:44

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MP & Josh give updates on planting season and some early-season scouting tips. Right now is a crucial time for scouting on the farm and making decisions for your crop. Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_By Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

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56. Overwhelmed with Trying to Live a Less Toxic Life? SAME. Simple Steps to Start a Journey to a Healthier You. 35:01

1M ago35:01

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Part 2 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about where to start with functional medicine as a mother for your kids. We talk about practical steps to take mitigate stress on our bodies, start feeling better and live a happy healthier life. Nebraska Functional Medicine- Ker…

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55. How Functional Medicine is a Piece of the Puzzle for Infertility, Hormones, Mental Health, Gut Health and more. 39:59

1M ago39:59

39:59

Part 1 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about what functional medicine is and how it connects to fertility, hormones, gut heath, MTHFR and more. Keri shares where you can start with functional medicine and listening to your body. Nebraska Functional Medicine- Keri’s Pr…

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54. Grain Marketing for Dummies: how to hedge risk, play in the futures market, and create a basic marketing plan 43:09

2M ago43:09

43:09

Ever feel like you’re hearing a foreign language when people are talking about the grain markets? Well, same. Brittany Wondercheck joins us today to break down all things grain marketing and helps us grasp some foundational grain marketing tips! Check out Brittany’s blog and find her Grain Marketing 101 and 201 courses here: http://farmgirlnextdoor…

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53. Mental Mindset As A Long Game- Mental Health Tools and Strategies 38:47

2M ago38:47

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Today we are talking about how we work on our mental mindset, how it's a long game, and some of the different strategies we use to heal and maintain our mental health. This is especially timely going into a season where mental mindset has been a challenge for both of us in the past. Fried Ice Cream Bars recipe 5 Minute Journal Our Daily Bread Devot…

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52. Permission to invest in YOU-Prioritizing Personal Growth When Saying Yes to You Feels Challenging 50:17

2M ago50:17

50:17

Kylie Epperson joins us this week as the first ever repeat guest on Beyond the Crops! The three of us are very passionate about encouraging women to find their roles and step into who YOU are meant to be on your farm, in your family, in life in general. We share all the ways we have invested in ourselves through retreats, online courses, etc. Wheth…

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51. Tillage For Dummies and Pre-Planting Encouragement 43:48

2M ago43:48

43:48

Join us as we welcome our husbands back to the podcast. Today we're learning more about different tillage types and why we do them in words WE can understand! We also leave you with some encouragement going into the busy planting season. Link to the heated lunchbox Josh uses. The “salty water” we couldn’t stop talking about is our favorite electrol…

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50. How Functional Medicine Healed Chronic Migraines and Lyme Disease 52:52

3M ago52:52

52:52

Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, on this episode we’re starting a new series, Backroad Real Talk, where we explore more personal topics we care about. This week we’re sharing our experiences with functional medicine. Today Jena is sharing the health journey that she's been on and how she finally got my migraines under control after TWELVE years of…

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49. Planting Prep: How We're Physically and Mentally Preparing for the Most Important Pass of the Season. 41:05

3M ago41:05

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Planting is the most important pass of the season. It’s the only time the farmer gets to play offense and what happens during planting has a direct impact on yield and profitability. It is a BIG deal and it puts our farmers (and us as wives) under a LOT of stress. Tune in to hear HOW and WHY we are diligently preparing for this important season. Th…

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48. Celebrating National Ag Day, Daylight Savings Drama, + a Looming Tik Tok Ban 27:56

3M ago27:56

27:56

It’s not secret that Daylight Savings Time absolutely sucks. BUT did you know that there is scientific proof that this hour shift in time has detrimental effects on our mental and physical health and even causes deaths every year?! Tune in to hear the history behind DST and WHY it is time for the clock to run out on DST. Is the clock running out on…

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47. Why We Don't Have Health Insurance: All About Christian Healthcare Ministries 36:54

3M ago36:54

36:54

We're excited to finally bring you a highly requested episode from Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM), a faith-based healthcare cost-sharing ministry. CHM operates on the principle of Christians helping fellow Christians with their medical bills. They offer various programs tailored to different needs and budgets, providing an alternative to tra…

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46. Dicamba, Online Land Auctions, and "Sustainable" Energy 21:40

4M ago21:40

21:40

Levi joined Jena for a new series we are bringing to the podcast called Farmer Hot Takes! Hear Jena and Levi’s HOT TAKES on dicamba, online land auctions, and “sustainable energy.” Remember that these are just our opinions on these topics and it’s ok if your opinion is different from ours! There is a lot happening in the world and Levi admits that …

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45. BEEF, It's What's For Dinner (Part 2) 43:23

4M ago43:23

43:23

We’ve been over all of the cuts of beef AND how to navigate a cut card. NOW it’s time to go over how to COOK all the different cuts of beef! Shop premium dry aged beef from Jena and Levi’s farm here: Double O Farms Use code BEYONDTHECROPS for a discount! Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes The Infamous Dry Ranch Mix - Double O Farms Connect with us outsi…

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44. Re-thinking Nitrogen- How Microbes Could Change the Future of Ag 41:08

4M ago41:08

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Today’s episode is brought to you by Pivot Bio. Visit Pivot Bio to get a limited time deal on Pivot Bio PROVEN 40 On-Seed, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions! If you’re intrigued be sure to check out some YouTube videos of how Pivot Bio PROVEN40 worked on Jena and Levi’s farm: How we increased yield AND applied less Nitrogen per acre The results a…

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43. Banks and Climate Change?! 21:12

4M ago21:12

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Hot Takes in Ag - Banks combating climate change?? We’re diving into the Net Zero Banking Alliance today. We’ll go through what it is, what we learned from our research, and how it could impact agriculture in the future. Subscribe to Magnetic Ag here: Home Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_…

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42. BEEF: It's What's For Dinner 44:05

4M ago44:05

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Join us as Jena shares her expertise on all things BEEF! You’ll leave this episode feeling hungry, but also more confident to have conversations with your custom butcher. Jena also shares knowledge of how to cook certain beef cuts. We hope you enjoy! Shop Double O Beef Here! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌…

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41. Small Business- Where to Start? 31:40

5M ago31:40

31:40

Join us for an interview episode with Peggy Coffeen, the founder of UpLevel Dairy. Peggy is an entrepreneur who has started two successful businesses on her own. Today we dive deep into Peggy’s entrepreneurial journey and share tidbits for integrating your business into the life you want to be living. Shop Pri' CBD Here! YouTube video mentioned in …

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40. Diversifying Your Operation 40:20

5M ago40:20

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Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Crops! Today we’re talking diversification. Having multiple income streams can help farm economics in the long run and today we’re going to be discussing a bunch of ideas that came in from YOU, our listeners. You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass…

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39. An Intentional 2024 42:34

5M ago42:34

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In this episode, we re-cap the first half of the Farm Futures Business Summit and share some of the key takeaways. Jena shares some big life news! We end the episode with our intentions for 2024. Link to The Love Prescription You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sassBy Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

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38. Yearly Wrap Up with Everyone's Favorite Farm Husbands 48:48

5M ago48:48

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As promised, we bring you the 2023 wrap up featuring everyone’s favorite farm husbands - Josh and Levi! Tune in to hear the final take on the 2023 growing season from the farmers themselves. Purchase your own 10 year crop journal from Grounded Journals here: 10 Year - CROP Farmer's Journal Register for Precision Planting’s Winter Conference here: W…

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37. Merry Christmas and The End of 2023 1:28

6M ago1:28

1:28

I know we promised you guys are wrapped episode this week, but Mary Pat and I have both been very busy as I'm sure all of you have been too in the craziness of getting ready for the holidays. We are taking this week off and just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas We really appreciate all the support you've given us. Our first real gro…

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36. Trial Results Are IN! 37:19

6M ago37:19

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We are students of our crops. Every year on our farms we try new things to see how they affect our bottom lines and decide what we’ll change for the future. On this episode we’re going through the results of some of our on-farm trials from the season. We catch up on the last week and where we’re at with our Christmas plans. Here’s a link to the lov…

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35. Harvest High's and Low's 41:07

6M ago41:07

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We’ve finally decompressed from harvest and are ready to share our highs and lows, along with some lessons learned. We also catch up on what we’ve been up to since the end of harvest and entering into the holiday season. You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sassBy Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

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34. Do Farmers Actually Retire? 48:06

7M ago48:06

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Tune in for this interview episode with MP's Dad, semi-retired dairy farmer. They talk about his farming career, he shares some great advice, and there's lots of laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy! Shop for cheese at www.thecheeseryil.com You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass…

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33. He Said, She Said: Q&A with Levi and Jena 33:56

7M ago33:56

33:56

Levi and Jena take over this episode and answer YOUR questions submitted on IG. Our conversation ranges from love languages, farm life, marriage, crop insurance, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to laugh along with us. MP will be back next week! Phew! You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass…

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32. Simplify The Holiday Hustle 36:18

7M ago36:18

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Simplify the holiday hustle by implementing a few of the tips we share on this episode. We dive into our family traditions and what makes the holidays special for us. We talk through some of our recommended gifts that won’t overwhelm or clutter your loved ones homes. Embracing Advent Book ‌ Shop Some of our Favorite Small Businesses: Gateway Farm M…

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31. Deep Dive into the Enneagram with Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher, Terryn Dreiling ( Part 2) 35:15

7M ago35:15

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A special episode with Terryn Dreiling, Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher. We dive deep into the Enneagram, the 9 types, and how it can be a useful tool in everyday life. Terryn is an amazing resource and has a lot of wisdom to share on this topic! Find Terryn online @terryn.drieling Listen to her Podcast: Good Movement Draws Good Movement Terryn a…

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30. Deep Dive into the Enneagram with Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher, Terryn Dreiling ( Part 1) 31:20

7M ago31:20

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A special episode with Terryn Dreiling, Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher. We dive deep into the Enneagram, the 9 types, and how it can be a useful tool in everyday life. Terryn is an amazing resource and has a lot of wisdom to share on this topic! Find Terryn online @terryn.drieling Listen to her Podcast: Good Movement Draws Good Movement Terryn a…

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29: Now or Never: Reflecting on What Harvest Has Taught Us 39:22

8M ago39:22

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Harvest is still rolling on the Sass farm and Jena’s family got sick right after their harvest wrapped up. Tune in to hear what we’ve learned as we reflect on what this season has taught us so far! Email jena@doubleofarms.com if you’re interested in the corporate/bulk beef box gifting options this holiday season! For individual orders check out sho…

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28. He Said, She Said: Q&A with MP & Josh 42:27

8M ago42:27

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MP & Josh take over this episode and answer YOUR questions submitted on IG. Our conversation ranges from working together, working with family, our life before kids, what we do for fun, and more. We hope you enjoy this episode and were able to laugh along with us. Jena will be back next week! Phew! You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌m…

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27: Running on Fumes + The Volatile Soybean Market 33:25

8M ago33:25

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We’re running on fumes from Harvest 2023, both of us possibly hit some breaking points since we last talked. Sharing some updates from our lives plus some info on a recent article on the soybean market. We share our thoughts and reactions to it and how it impacts our operations. Shop for Cheese here when new orders launch. Sign up for email updates…

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26: Free From the Grind: How We Left Our Jobs and Found Purpose on Our Family Farms 38:42

8M ago38:42

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Join us as we share HOW and WHY we both left our jobs to be more present on our family farms. It's been a journey of passion, perseverance, and growth for both of us and we can't wait to share it with you! You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sassBy Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

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25. National Farmers Day 46:59

8M ago46:59

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National Farmers Day is celebrated each year on October 12th. Today we’ll be sharing some the history and some fascinating facts about farming, the backbone of America’s economy. National Farmers Day is not just a day to celebrate the hard work and dedication of America’s farmers, but also a day to acknowledge how far we have come in agriculture an…

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24. Talking Mental Health in Agriculture with Ashley Machado 51:09

9M ago51:09

51:09

Today we’re discussing the stigma surrounding mental health in rural areas and how it affects seeking help with our special guest for today, Ashley Machado, is a Counselor & Mental Health Consultant focusing on the Ag industry. Ashley shares practical tips and resources for folks in the Ag industry to cope with stress, anxiety, and more in this dem…

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23. Thrive & Date?!- Through Harvest 45:47

9M ago45:47

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Harvest is HERE. Tune into this episode of Beyond the Crops for tips on how to manage the stress that comes along with the busy season. We’re answering a couple of questions from YOU, our listeners, we had recently on dating during harvest. It’s juicy. 6 Week Thrive Through Harvest Mindset Journal Z. Harvest Gems Website ‌ You can find us on Instag…

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22. Farm Safety Week: Amanda Volsen on Rural Safety 44:36

9M ago44:36

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This is a powerful, must listen to episode. Farm Safety week with special guest Amanda Volsen. Amanda is a farm wife, mom, and photographer from Minnesota. She's also a first responder for her local rural area. Amanda opens up to us about her son's experience in a farming accident and how she’s worked to prepare her family if an event like this wer…

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21. How Technology is Shaping Agriculture 39:36

9M ago39:36

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The integration of technology in agriculture is revolutionizing the way we grow our food, manage resources, and care for the environment. On this episode of Beyond the Crops, along with our husbands, we explore tech-driven transformations we’ve witnessed first hand. From precision agriculture and data analytics to artificial intelligence and autono…

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20. Seasonal Shifts and Our Everyday Rhythms and Routines 42:56

10M ago42:56

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Routines and Rhythms are welcome as the summer season comes to an end. In today’s episode we’re highlighting the beauty of some of the rhythm’s and routines in our own lives. We’re also giving some casual life updates and share about an exciting event where we get to be IN PERSON together. Husker Harvest Days: Don’t forget our panel starts at 11am …

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19. Diving Deep into Irrigation with Levi & Josh 47:41

10M ago47:41

47:41

Thirsty for knowledge on irrigation? This episode is for you. Irrigation is essential for many farmers across the US, especially on a year like this one. On this episode, we break down what irrigation looks like on each of our operations and how geography, necessity, availability, and much more dictate how it's used across the country. We brought o…

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18. Harvest Prep 101 34:35

10M ago34:35

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Believe it or not, the growing season is slipping away and harvest is RIGHT around the corner! Harvest is a marathon for farmers and you should never go into a marathon ill prepared. Today, we bring you all of our best tips, tricks, and advice as we all near the busiest and arguably one of the most important seasons of farming. Harvest Progress Sti…

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17. Living Colorfully with Kylie Epperson 50:10

10M ago50:10

50:10

The episode MANY of you have been waiting for! Today we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our OG instagram farm wife friends, Kylie Epperson. Kylie farms commercial corn, soybeans, and pigs with her family in northeast Missouri. Catch crop updates from three different regions before hearing Kylie’s journey from stepping outside of what she th…

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16. Kernels of Knowledge and A-Maize-ing info on U.S. Corn Types 38:57

11M ago38:57

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Get ready for an A-Maize-ing Corn-verstation! This episode we are dropping kernels of knowledge all about corn in the U.S. and as you can tell, it's not boring and we are coming at ya with all the corny corn puns. The famous corn headband is currently out of stock but you can sign up for a restock notification. Code JENA gets you a discount on your…

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15. 96 Years Young: Farming with Jena's Grandma 36:20

11M ago36:20

36:20

Today we have the pleasure of interviewing my dear grandmother. She’s 96 years young, she’s been a farm girl her entire life, and I am so proud to be her granddaughter and share a little bit her spunk and wisdom with you. You can find us on Instagram @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sassBy Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner

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14. New York Farm Girls 43:53

11M ago43:53

43:53

Tune in for a fun interview episode with the New York Farm Girls! We had a great time getting to know Claudia and Evelyn a little better and get some behind the scenes on their social media journeys. You can find Claudia and Evelyn on their social channels: Instagram @‌nyfarmgirls Facebook: Nyfarmgirls YouTube TikTok Pumpkin Patch Insta Pumpkin Pat…

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13. Our Personal Journey with Decluttering and Organizing 43:09

11M ago43:09

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Join us as we both share our recent decluttering and organizing journeys. Learn the tips that helped us work through our clutter blocks and what’s motivating us to stay organized! Podcasts that inspired us: ‎ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Joshua Becker - The Freedom of Owning Less | Clutterbug Podcast # 163 on Apple Podcasts …

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