Ag Inspo

[ :50]  Introduction: Peggy Meyer[1:45]  About Peggy Meyer[3:19]  The operation[4:20]  Starting out[6:08]  Opportunities[9:05]  An easier way[10:50]  Developing an idea[13:20] What could we do to start this process surrounding harvest paperwork[16:12]  Get it to market[16:36]  The process of breaking down the problem[18:30]  What is Field Pocket?[21:20]  The firsts harvest using Field Pocket. What is working?[23:52]  Convincing the family[25:40] Overcoming costs[26:50]  Getting started can be scary[28:00]  Being fearless – the word of the year![29:05]  Finding the right people [29:30]  Where are you now? What does your team look like?[34:30]  The 10X Team – using 10X Incubator[35:42] A paradigm shift[37:28}  How do you see the future for yourself[39:25]  What are the successes?[41:30]  Who is the ideal client for Field Pocket?[43:30]  What is your timetable for the future?[44:44]  How to connect Professional Contact InformationPeggy MeyerEmail: peggy@fieldpocket.comField Pocket:  https://www.fieldpocket.com10x Incubator: https://www.10xinnovationlab.com  

[2:06] Guest introduction.[3:49] FSA lending.[6:03] Client experience.[9:34] Ag diversification.[12:09] Diversification opportunity.[19:09] Westwind Alliance.[21:27] Transition.[32:15] Success stories.[45:00] Biggest challenges.[48:24] Future plans. Jeff T. Kanger Phone: (402) 858-1253Mail: jkanger@1fsb.comWebsite: www.1fsb.bankWebsite:  www.westwindalliance.com  

[1:30] Guest introduction.[2:31] FarmlandFinder.[25:57] Challenges they had to overcome.[30:26] Future plans. Important Links:farmlandfinderfacebookTwitterLinkedinYoutubehowdy@farmlandfinder.com(515) 206-9315  

[1:46] Tara Vander Dussen introduction.[6:44] Educating about sustainability.[14:38] Her content.[20:51] Her advice if you want to pursue something different.[24:50] Authenticity.[28:44] Future plans.[34:33] Business planning. Important Links:newmexicomilkmaid

[1:34] Shane New introduction.[3:17] Understanding Ag[5:30] Regenerative agriculture.[17:33] Benefits.

[1:31] Zach Statz introduction.[3:36] What made him decide to breed sheep.[4:30] Genetic diversity of his herd.[9:48] Hair sheep.[10:40] His goal.[14:42] Challenges he had to overcome.[17:35] The most rewarding aspect of his operation.[23:50] Future plans for his operation.[30:50] His advice if you want to start your own sheep operation.

[3:30] The different sections of the business that she is currently running.[5:55] Writing and publishing  a children's book.[8:16] The journey of getting a book published.[10:28] The illustration part of her book.[12:04] What made her decide to write a children's book?[20:43] What was her goal for the book?[30:38] Being a fitness and nutrition advocate.[33:04] Challenges she had to overcome.[34:53] Future plans."Do what you know how to do best." Important Links:website: louisemalecha.comFacebook: Louise MalechaInstagram: louise_malechaemail: louise@malechainc.comBusiness information:website: malechainc.comFacebook: Malecha EnterprisesInstagram: malecha_enterprises

[02:21] Who is Dusty Baker and what brought him to where he is today?[06:52] His bisons.[14:46] Vision and future plans.[17:57] Bison genetics.[23:19] Raising bisons.[26:21] Bison meat.[30:59] Overcoming challenges.[40:19] Intelligence of a bison.[43:40] Balancing land to animal ratio Important Links:Website: www.crosstimbersbison.comYouTube:  Cross Timbers BisonFacebook:  Cross Timbers BisonInstagram:  Cross Timbers BisonEmail: xtimbersbison@gmail.com 

In This Episode:[1:25] Joe Sweeney and Eagle's Catch introduction.[8:31] His journey from understanding the economics to production.[23:04] A day in the life of a fish farmer.[26:17] His vision and future plans for Eagle's Catch.[27:32] Logistics.[35:01] The evolution of the business.[43:32] His advice if you want to start your own fish farm.[52:34] His biggest fear about the business.Important Quotes:"It will ultimately help make us more successful if everyone is successful.""It's a ton of work but it is rewarding."    

In This Episode:[01:00] Guests introduction.[06:53] Growing the business.[08:47] People management.[12:44] Personal development.[14:10] Decision making.[15:50] Work-life balance.[19:53] Outsourcing.[27:42] Sharing resources.[30:44] Their biggest fear they had to overcome.[32:13] Their advice.Important Quotes:"Know that you can make things happen.""It will always work out.""Focus on what you are good at.""If you're not going to do it somebody else will do it."   

In This Episode:[01:50] Guest introduction.[07:17] What was the job the brought her to Iowa?[09:22] From professional sports to raising beef cattle.[11:51] Grass fed cattle.[21:50] Getting their product to a grocery store.[27:43] Farmers market.[39:29] Lifestyle.[44:16] Her advice if you want to get into farming.Important Quotes:"it really is about getting your foot in the door, going in and not be afraid.""Find the right person to talk to.""There's nothing more special and more beautiful about coming home to your farm that you own and that you work hard on everyday.""Enjoy the simple things that are around you."  

In This Episode:[01:58] Guest introduction.[12:24] Management intensive rotational grazing.[14:32] The evolution of their farm.[28:22] Some of the biggest challenges they encountered.[38:36] Their future plans for the farm.[49:28] Their advice.[53:18] Resources.Important Quotes:"Sourcing what you can from what you have.""Trust in the process.""Reflect on you successes however small they may be." 

In This Episode:[01:43] Guest introduction.[07:56] Her farm.[11:31] Managing the farm.[20:08] Incorporating an active bee hive in the garden.[36:59] Getting a space ready for a garden.[39:13] Her future plans for the business.[42:32] If you want to help with the farm.Important Quotes:"Food connects people.""Growing with community." 

In This Episode:[01:44] Shelby Smith and her business.[16:28] The evolution of her business.[21:20] Producing more product.[29:18] Challenges she had to overcome.[32:56] What she loves about the business.[35:20] Her vision and future plans for the business.[42:37] Her products.[48:24] Grow your future award competition.[53:32] Her advice if you want to start your own business.Important Quotes:Why can't it be you?"The only way we learn is by other people.""If not you, who else?.""Don't worry what people think about you because they don't think about you." 

In This Episode:[01:35] George Crave and The Crave Brothers.[05:07] Learning to produce cheese.[08:09] Listening to customer feedback.[10:07] Producing electricity.[17:02] The biggest challenge he had to overcome.[24:10] Keeping up with the trend[29:53] Working with family.[34:12] His advice if you want to innovate.[38:05] Agrotourism.Important Quotes:"Always quality.""The only way we learn is by other people."