Shark Farmer Podcast/ Agriculture Farm

After losing her Dad in a farm accident, Dana Brooks went to D.C. to try to help farmers.... But she eventually used a story of her Mom's Chihuahua to get a job as the president and CEO for the Pet Food Institute... this one has it all 

How hard is it for farmers and ranchers to get financing in 2025? Is there an option if your bank denies you? Listen as I talk with Ashley Arrington @AshleyLArring

Has a military deployment ever interfered with your farm or ranch? Listen as I talk with Seth & Amanda Van Steenwyk of Iowa

Do dairy farms have to go big to survive? The Marcoot Family started a creamery and no longer have liquid milk to sell. ....Also the best Smoked Gouda I have ever tasted 

Have you ever gone to another country to learn about agriculture? If so... what country?   Listen as I talk with Susan Graham & Adam Loker about SIU trip to Costa Rica 

Farmers are pretty reserved, not many feel comfortable talking about going through Chapter 12. But, Jacob and Brooke Belicek from Texas feel it's important 

When he was at his lowest, George Ferguson's mom told him to go volunteer... It led to amazing success 

Imagine being a wife who continues the farm after her husband takes his own life... Listen to the incredible story of Theresia Gillie

Can a smaller family owned ag retailer compete with the big boys? Listen as I talk with Bonnie & Galen Scheresky of North Dakota 

Has farming damaged your hearing? Do you hear ringing in your ears? Listen as I talk with Audiologist Sharyce Baartman 

What would make you walk away from your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with former South African farmer Gavin Jones

Where did you learn Parliamentary Procedure? Listen as I talk with Minnesota 4-H Extension Instructor Nicole Kudrle 

Has an FFA Advisor/Ag Teacher made a difference in your life? Listen as I talk with Josh Bondy from Paris, Missouri 

Do you farm with your family?  What has or hasn't worked? Listen as I talk with Leah Schuldheisz from Fruitland Washington

If you would pass away, would anyone know how to run your farm/ranch? Listen as I talk with Gerald Roeves about how his family asked FarmRescue for help after his fathers passing 

Imagine getting a brain tumor (size of a tennis ball) removed only days after having a baby. Listen as I talk with Nebraska farmer Micheala Gasseling 

Do you need a "never give up" attitude to be successful in agriculture? Listen as I talk with Utah sod farmers, Kirk and Easton Harris, about their farm surviving a near fatal accident.

A review highlighting the hometowns of our guests on SharkFarmer Radio 3:40 Kaala Clarke 6:45 Brandi Buzzard 11:40 Avery Davidson 18:28 Melissa Nelson 22:20 Brooke Doyle 26:40 Bridgette Readel 32:00 Mark Read 36:30 Bar 7 Ranch 42:10 Lesley Kelly

Is stray voltage a real thing? Listen as I talk with dairy farmer Jill Nelson 

Do you farm with your spouse? Is there a division of labor? Listen as I talk with Utah farmers Kenny and Jamila McFarland