Join us for a special live episode of Beyond the Crops, recorded at Husker Harvest Days with FP Next podcast hosts Kurt Ahrens and Sarah McNaughton. In this live conversation, we dive into strategies for preparing farms for economic shifts, exploring ways to diversify operations and stay resilient in today’s evolving agricultural landscape.
Our first-ever live audience made this a memorable experience, and we’re excited to share it with you. Tune in for insights, stories, and practical advice to help farm families weather economic challenges with confidence.

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Today, we’re bringing you a special interview sparked from a listener connection made in our DMs. Katie Hammock, an ER nurse and dairy farmer’s wife, reached out after tuning into our farm safety series, offering her insights as a farm safety educator.

Katie has a unique perspective on ag safety from her experiences in the ER and is passionate about sharing practical, often-overlooked safety tips that could make a big difference. In this episode, she shares stories, advice, and crucial safety practices to keep our farms and families safe.

* Here's a list of links for everything Katie mentioned in this episode to keep you prepared and safe on the farm:

Tourniquet: https://amzn.to/3zzl3Va

QuikClot: https://amzn.to/3Y8QCyi

Coban: https://amzn.to/3XNElhs

Whistle:https://amzn.to/4gWp4Ur

CPR Shield: https://amzn.to/3NboowP

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Farm safety is more than just a checklist—it’s about protecting lives and fostering a culture of awareness in our communities. In this episode, Taylor Sjogren shares her personal story of her dad’s farm accident and why it’s so important to talk openly about safety.

We talk about the dangers of complacency, the need for increased awareness, and how preparing our kids and keeping safety top of mind can make all the difference.

Whether you're working on the farm or supporting those who do, this episode highlights the crucial role that conversations and community play in preventing accidents and saving lives

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Thank you so much for tuning into our safety series so far. This week we're welcoming Kayla Cowell to Beyond The Crops as she shares the truly miraculous story of her father surviving a grain bin fall and how that was a huge factor in her pivoting her career path and choosing to come back to the family farm. 

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This week, we are bringing back our farm safety series. This is the first time that we're getting the perspective of a mom who had a child that was injured on their farm.

Katie's son got his hand stuck in a feed auger. And the story is pretty incredible. She shares how sometimes like the knowledge that the farmers have of the equipment can be very helpful in a situation where somebody has some sort of limb or some sort of injury. And that was very true in this case, and they were able to actually save her son's hand because of the knowledge that the farmers had.

Katie also talks about how she did get to a point where she needed therapy and she prioritized her mental health. 

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In this episode of Beyond the Crops, we are taking a break from our farm safety series to catch up on some recent events and share personal updates. 
We discuss our experiences at the Farm Progress Show and Husker Harvest Days, including a live podcast and panel discussions. We also dive into the Farm Wives Club event organized by Kylie Epperson, emphasizing the importance of community and support among women in agriculture. 

This episode covers our current harvest experiences, challenges with yield due to weather, and of course our dedication to prioritizing our mental and physical health during this busy season. 

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As part of National Farm Safety Week from September 15th to the 21st, we are continuing our farm safety series. This series bring on different farm families to share their real-life experiences to raise awareness about farm dangers, help other agricultural families prepare, and offer support after accidents.

In this powerful and emotional episode, we sit down with Madi Kerr, a young woman from a multi-generational Indiana farm, to share a story of unimaginable loss and resilience. Maddie recounts the tragic day her family lost her brother, Kyle, in a grain entrapment accident at just 13 years old. With heartfelt honesty, Madi opens up about the impact of that day, the strength of her family, and the role their tight-knit community played in supporting them during their darkest time. 

This episode is a sobering reminder of the importance of farm safety and the enduring power of family and community in the face of tragedy. If even one farm family learns from Kyle's story, Madi's bravery in sharing will have made a lasting difference. Tune in to hear this moving conversation about loss, love, and how farm life continues in the face of unimaginable grief.

Listen, learn, and honor Kyle’s legacy with us.

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As part of National Farm Safety Week from September 15th to the 21st, we are continuing our farm safety series. This series bring on different farm families to share their real-life experiences to raise awareness about farm dangers, help other agricultural families prepare, and offer support after accidents.
Calli Williams (Millennial Rancher on Instagram) shares about her husband's accident involving a bailer belt and how they had to advocate for their needs. She provides valuable advice, making her story a must-listen for viewers.

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We  are continuing our crucial farm safety series with mother- daughter duo Emily Wilson and Amy Doherty as they share about how their dad/husband was seemingly the first person to survive a Mycotill exposure.

Mycotill is a vaccine used in cattle to treat bovine respiratory disease. It works incredibly well in animals and unfortunately has severe risk in humans. In most cases, humans do not survive exposure.

We hope you enjoy this episode and we thank Emily and Amy for coming on and sharing their story. May this remind us to always stay diligent and safe on our operations.


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We  are kicking off our crucial farm safety series by diving into a harrowing real-life experience shared by Auna Koenigs from Northern Iowa. Auna opens up about a terrifying accident on her family farm that nearly cost her father his leg—and his life.

Auna recounts the day her father's leg got caught in a sweep auger, and highlights the farm safety lesson that her family had practiced for years, which ultimately saved her father's life.

Join us to hear Auna's powerful story and the importance of safety protocols on the farm. This episode is a stark reminder that safety isn't just a guideline—it's a lifesaver.

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