Ag Inspo

In this episode of Ag Inspo, we’re diving into one of the rarest livestock breeds in the world—the Poitou donkey. Once prized in France for producing superior mules, these unique, long-haired donkeys nearly vanished, with their numbers dropping to just 45 worldwide in the 1970s.

In this episode of the Ag Inspo podcast, hosts Ron Rabou and Rena Striegel sit down with Tim Malm, a remarkable young man from Wyoming. Tim shares his inspiring story of resilience and faith after a traumatic brain injury left him facing an uncertain future. Despite the challenges, Tim has found purpose in sharing his message of hope through his coffee company, speaking engagements

In this episode of the Ag Inspo Podcast, we sit down with Edward and Rebecca Dalton, seventh-generation farmers from Wakeman, Ohio. Hear their inspiring story of overcoming family dynamics, personal tragedies, and financial challenges to transform their farm into a thriving, diversified operation. From transitioning to organic grain production to building a successful direct-to-con

Crave Brothers Farmstead Cheese: From Dairy Farm to Cheese Empire In this inspiring interview, George Crave shares the remarkable story of how his family diversified their dairy operation by building an on-site cheese factory. Discover how they navigated the leap of faith, hired the right expertise, and leveraged strategic partnerships to transform their farm into a nationally-dist

Welcome to another episode of the Ag Inspo podcast. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with Doug Stark, a Wyoming native who had an impressive 37-year career with Farm Credit Services of America, serving as their CEO.

In this episode, Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou welcome Wally Thomas, owner of Morsen Services, to discuss the challenges and strategies around farmland acquisition and succession planning. Wally shares his insights on the current farmland market, the importance of long-term planning, and how to structure loans to support both young and established farmers. The conversation covers top

Join us for our latest podcast episode featuring Ron, Rena, and Jim as they explore leadership and success in the face of life's challenges. Rena leads with thought-provoking questions and a fun trivia challenge at the end!

In this episode, Rena and Ron sit down with Michelle, a former city girl turned farm advocate and social media influencer, to discuss her inspiring journey from life on the farm to making a huge impact online. Michelle shares her transition into farming, how her personal blog became a thriving business, and her mission to give farmers and science a bigger voice. We explore her appr

In this episode of the Ag Inspo podcast, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou sit down with Mark Stock of BigIron to discuss the fascinating origin story and growth of the BigIron online auction platform.

In this episode of Ag Inspo, hosts Rena Striegel and Ron Rabou sit down with Jenny Brown and Casey Westphelan from NutriQuest Business Solutions to discuss the importance of financial management and how a part-time or fractional CFO can support farming operations, especially during uncertain times. They dive into the differences between a CFO, bookkeeper, and CPA, and provide valua