Jul 14, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Andrew DeRuyck, farmer, mediator, and farm management specialist, for a conversation about navigating divorce, conflict, and financial uncertainty in farm families.
Drawing on decades of experience in both mediation and farm business consulting, Andrew shares how...
May 12, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Jeremy Allen, a funeral director and grief educator, for an honest conversation about grief, loss, and how we show up for one another.
Jeremy shares a grounded perspective on supporting people through difficult moments, especially in farming communities where emotions are often left...
Apr 28, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Jace Young, founder of Legacy Farmer, for a practical conversation about safeguarding farm family legacies through strategic planning, financial transparency, and organized systems.
Jace shares why many farm failures are rooted in silence, unclear data, and a lack of communication —...
Apr 14, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Merle Massie, executive director of the Do More Ag Foundation, for an honest and timely conversation about mental health in agriculture and the power of community to make a difference.
Merle shares why creating a culture of well-being in farming communities matters so deeply, and how...
Mar 31, 2026
In this episode, I sit down with Colleen Stegenga, an ag-informed therapist from South Dakota, for an honest conversation about the emotional side of farm succession.
Colleen shares how her work with farm families has shown her that transition planning often stalls not because people don’t care, but because grief,...