Raised on the Farm

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Join Marlowe and Chad, two friends who were raised on pig farms, talk farm, food, and all things agriculture. It's a podcast for more than just farmers. Everything is on the table. 

Chad, Marlowe, & (sometimes) Marisa


    • Mar 13, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 25 EPISODES


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    25: NC Pork Council Award Winner Interviews |Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2025 50:06


    We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council Award Winners to hear their stories. This is part 1 of 2.Hall of Fame- Dexter EdwardsWW Shay Award-Dr. Randy JonesOutstanding Pork Producer-Everett JohnsonFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    24: Helping People | NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2024 31:43


    We sit down with NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler in this episode to talk agriculture in North Carolina.  Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    23: We can't just be farmers | Steven Brake with NC Center for Poultry Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 58:33


    In this episode we sit down with Steven Brake of NC Center for Poultry Education. Steven was raised on the farm, left the farm, and ultimately came back to life on the farm. His working farm hosts tours and seeks to educate how broiler chickens are raised. For more on what Steven is doing visit and follow:https://www.nccpe.org/@NCCenterforPoultryEducationFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    22: Gang's All Here | Updates, Contract Farming, & Turkeys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2024 55:36


    Gang is all here with Marlowe, Chad, and Marisa catching up. There's a lot of good stuff packed in this one.In this episode:Marlowe is now a turkey farmer.Technology on the farm--can we take it to NASA?Marisa is back in NC.Prop 12 impacts on bacon prices.What is a contract farm?Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    21: Milo Lewis | Meet the New Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Association

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2024 40:54


    Milo joins us in this episode of Raised on the Farm. She was born and raised on the farm, and is now raising her daughter there too. May is Beef Month, so it's only fitting that we share our conversation with the new Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Association--Milo Lewis!Find NC Cattleman's at:InstagramFacebookWebFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    20: Strawberries and Bacco Trail with Madison Aycock West

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 47:45


    Accidental farm girl, Madison, has a heart for agriculture, which is so obvious after talking with her. In this episode we hear about:Bacco Trail Apparel Growing strawberriesLove for the communityAnd how Madison ended up on the farmTo shop Bacco Trail visit: https://www.shopbaccotrail.com/Stop by the strawberry barn in Fremont to get fresh strawberries! https://www.facebook.com/westfamilyfarmsFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    19: NC Pork Council Award Winners | Interviewing Excellence

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2024 61:32


    This episode is a little bit different. Chad catches up with this year's North Carolina Pork Council Award winners. Hall of Fame-Jimmy PollockWW Shay Award-Dr. Billy Flowers Award for Excellence in Innovation-Dr. Ashley DeDecker Outstanding Pork Producer-Brian Kennedy Emerging Leader-Zeke McCullen Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    18: Have Scope, Will Travel | Lauren Bell with Trans Ova Genetics

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 47:32


    In this episode, we're joined by Lauren Bell, the PSE Director for Trans Ova Genetics. Lauren was raised on the farm and currently lives on that same farm today. We talk about:Cattle ReproductionBeing raised on the farmFiber artsWool sheepAuctioneer schoolThe power of being well-dressedFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    17: Farming Queen | Mrs. U.S. Agriculture Nicole Hall

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 47:43


    We talk to Nicole Hall, Mrs. US Agriculture '23. Raised on the farm, Nicole grew up in agriculture. Nicole is also a chicken farmer and real estate agent. In this episode we discuss:NC accents and pronunciationsAdvocating for agricultureBeing a farmer and being in pageantsImportance of owning property/homeFollow Nicole at @northcarolina.nicole and visit nicolenc.com Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    16: Giving Thanks | Stories, turkey, pie, and the whole hog

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 26:01


    Join the crew as they share what they're thankful for. Learn why Marisa is banned from making dressing and the time Marlowe ate a whole pie. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    15: General Permits | Buckle up. We get passionate on this one.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2023 48:04


    General permits... sounds dry, right? It's more than just regulations. In this episode:Commander Ivey What is the General Permit?How do farmers feel about being regulated?Real comments from activistsHonest feelings about how the conversation is goingFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    14: Combining community and the farm | Agritourism with Tammy Peterson of Hubbs Farms

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 49:43


    Hubbs Farms is a working 5th generation family farm. In 2008, Tammy Peterson and her husband started an agritourism facet to the farm. In this episode, Tammy shares her journey with agritourism and the diversity it has brought the farm. It's a fun conversation that goes beyond the corn maze!To learn more about Hubbs Farm, visit www.hubbsfarmnc.comFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    13: Just pick up the phone! | John Stewart talks public policy in agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 49:56


    Meet John Stewart. He's  a State Government and Public Affairs Advisor for Elanco (aka a lobbyist). John is newly married, loves the outdoors, and travels a lot to talk ag policy with folks. It's a great conversation that may have you thinking differently about politics (maybe?). Don't miss this next episode with Marlowe, Marisa and John (Chad's on vacation this round). Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    12: Factory Farms, a Farmer's Take

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2023 27:39


    We hear the term "factory farm" being thrown around to describe some farms, but what do farmers think about it? Listen to Chad and Marlowe's take on the term and catch a glimpse into how they operate their farms. Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    11: The Wellness of Farmers | Farm Safety On and Off the Farm

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 35:30


    On this episode of Raised on the Farm, we're talking all about the wellness of farmers. It goes beyond just safety around equipment and livestock. Wellness also extends to mental health. Join Marlowe, Chad, and Marisa as they discuss how we all have a part to play in keeping our farmers well. Note: Farming is one of the most stressful jobs and has a high suicide rate. If you are struggling, see these resources or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  1-800-273-TALK (8255) (ENG), 1-888-628-9454 (ESP).Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    10: Pig Farmers Learn from a Cattleman | Bryan Blinson, Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Assoc.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2023 35:33


    Beef is on the table in this episode of Raised on the Farm! Marlowe and Chad are joined by Bryan Blinson, Executive Director of the NC Cattleman's Association to talk beef, cattle, sustainability, and youth programs. It's a great conversation where these pig farmers learn a thing or two from a cattleman. Learn more about NC cattle at:Facebook: @nccattleInstagram: @eatbeefncWeb: https://www.nccattle.com/Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    09: New Name + Important Topics like BBQ

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 33:10


    Marlowe and Chad are recording remotely at their homes for the first time. In this episode:Why the name change?BBQ opinionsEat your red meatLivestock vaccinesFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    08: We have a job for you! Jan Archer talks pork with the Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 37:05


    She's a cool grandma and someone our Bacon Buddies look up to. It's the one and only, Jan Archer! In this episode:The pork industry has a job for you!The importance of finding your tribeWhere does your pork go?PQAAnd More!Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    07: GHG Guru in the House! Dr. Frank Mitloehner talks to the Bacon Buddies

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 43:03


    GHG Guru Dr. Frank Mitloehner joins the Bacon Buddies in NC to discuss efficiency, energy, activists, communication, and of course greenhouse gases. In this episode:-how food choice is a personal choice-how swine operations are different than cattle with GHG-how the USA compares to the rest of the world in livestock GHG-the importance of communicating agriculture's practicesHear more from Dr. Mitloehner at:Instagram: @UCDavisClearTwitter: @GHGGuruClear Center at UC DavisFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    06: Guest Taylor Best with RD Jones Sausage

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 30:58


    The Bacon Buddies have talked a lot about how good RD Jones sausage is, so it was only natural they had one of the ones responsible for this great product on the show. Taylor Best joins Marlowe and Chad to talk sausage, farming, and entrepreneurship. They even auction off Chad's cup! Don't miss this episode!Follow RD Jones Packing on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R.D.JonesPacking/Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    05: Preparing students for careers in agriculture with Edward Olive of University of Mount Olive

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2023 37:51


     Edward Olive with the University of Mount Olive joins the Bacon Buddies to talk about UMO's agricultural program.UMO offers many ag degrees including animal science, ag communications, and precision ag! In this episode, we hear about: -UMO's ag programs -Get to know Edward Olive a bit more -The university's farm -AgFest -Success stories For more, head to: @UMOAgriculture https://umo.edu/the-school-of-agriculture-and-biological-sciences/ Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    04: Sweetpotatoes, H-2A Workers, and Farming with Kim Kornegay LeQuire

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 45:02


    Kim Kornegay LeQuire with Kornegay Family Farms and Produce joins the Bacon Buddies as their first ever guest on the podcast! In this episode we hear about:Sweetpotato is one word and how they are grown.The important roles H-2A workers play on the farm and  what farmers have to provide them.History of Kornegay Family Farms For more follow:@kornegayffp@ncsweetpotatoesFind us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    03: Hot Takes

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2023 37:16


    The Bacon Buddies drill each other with questions for their hot takes! On the table--food labels, how they like their bacon, summer vs winter, and more. Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    02: No eggs with that bacon, thanks Prop 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 30:13


     In this episode Marlowe and Chad talk about: Prop 12 and its price on foodFood insecurityShout out to first responders during a local fireEggs Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

    01: I love bacon...that's a fact

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 27:15


     It's the very first episode of Bacon Buddies! We're talking about growing up on the farm, why we're starting a podcast, and of course, bacon! Find us on Instagram @raisedonthefarm Questions? Email us at raisedonthefarmpodcast@gmail.com

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