Farming with Family

By Ashley Kenny

We talk about the good the bad and the ugly of generational farming. We introduce your hosts, Garrett and Ashley, sibling dairy farmers in Eastern Washington State.

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The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.

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July 29, 2024No. 2 - Farmers need you to vote and vote smart
Have you heard about the tractors blocking highways and driving through capitol cities in the EU?
If you haven’t, those videos are worth a google.
This a reason, among many, you need to vote and vote smart this election year.
So why should you vote in such a way to support local farmers? Listen here to learn all about it.
Your vote impacts farmers' costs, revenue and ability to provide high quality locally-raised food at an affordable price.
This also means you need to
Do research on propositions and candidates

Be an advocate for agriculture
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July 22, 2024 21 - Should ag land be developed into houses? Interview with a local general contractor
Garrett Interviews Dallin Miller, of Miller and Sons Construction. They discuss what it’s like to be a general contractor in rural America
They cover firing subs, your employee picks in trade labor industries, and more people problems.
The crux of the discussion is whether or not rural land/ag land should be developed into housing. Hear both sides of the argument here.

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July 08, 202420 - Why is beef so expensive?
Your grocery bill is high because, well, inflation.
But what all goes into pricing your beef?

What does that cheap meat at the grocery store really contain?
Facebook rumors about coloring and other stuff being put into it.

Beef in general is going to be more expensive per pound than other foods because it’s protein. It has all your essential amino acids. So yes it’s going to be more expensive than your loaf of bread per oz.
Red meat is also on the up cycle right now thanks to keto, low carb and the carnivore movements.
But in general - beef is more expensive for these reasons:
If it’s local, you’re going to be paying to know where your meat comes from.

It takes more than a year to create the product

It takes a metric crap ton of feed/land and water

It’s livestock - you’re always gambling on them
So is it worth it to still buy red meat and to buy it local if possible?
Absolutely.

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June 24, 202419. If your dream job is to work on a farm, start here
If you think you (or your kid) should work on a farm for the life experience, we agree. But here are some things we look for in an applicant.
Work ethic

Desire to have a purpose rather than just a paycheck

Willingness/desire to learn

Punctuality

Communication

No whining
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June 17, 202418. Entertaining Yourself on a Tractor
What are some ways you can entertain yourself while driving equipment? Or maybe just when you're on a road trip (use common sense and do what's legal).
Podcasts

Audiobooks talk about hoopla and Libby

Get a good headset and call long lost friend or your mother-in-law

Facebook marketplace

Manage your budget with every dollar or something similar

Netflix

YouTube

Praying

Straightening the other person’s lines in swathing

Count how many rows in you are

Eating

Communicating with other drivers
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June 05, 2024No. 17 - Farmer Wants a Wife: What it takes to be a farm spouse
Same value system

Patient/flexible schedule

Good at being alone/have hobbies

Persistent about quality time

An understanding of the fiscal responsibility of having a farm
Bonus
They should probably at least want to have kids or pass on a farm, because that’s the whole point of building a farm for most people

Skills/knowledge/networking that they can offer to the farm

Doesn’t mind the smell of poo

Does their own laundry

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May 27, 2024 No. 16 - How's your stewardship?
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Stewardship is a buzzword especially in the ag and farming worlds. Why? Because it’s a term that more or less encapsulates what we do.

The principles of stewardship easily apply to the vocation of farming, however they apply to any vocation.

Biblical roots of stewardship

Everything you have that is good or even neutral is from God. Anything that is not sinful is from God. This means your body, family, personality, skill set, land, animals, job, money - He is the creator of it all and the giver.

So what does that translate to in practice?
We care for our animals and plants.
As Adam did with eve and God in the garden, you work as a team under the authority and guidance of God.
Steward, the people in your life.

Think of the tiny stewards in your life.

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May 20, 2024 No. 15: Q&A time - Fav siblings & farm chores, best advice, how to confidently diversify, and more.
- T-shirt giveaway time! Be entered to win a “Support Your Local Farmer” comfort colors tee by doing the following. Each of these is a single entry, meaning you have many chances to win if you do all of them: 1) write a review wherever you listen to your podcast 2) screenshot this episode as you’re listening and share on Facebook or Instagram stories and tag us @darilanefarms 3) post this on Instagram or Facebook with a review and tag us @darilanefarms
- Troll roasting on social media
Q&A time:
Who’s our favorite sibling?
How can we diversify confidently? Especially when we’re scared to lose money in the process
BONUS: a random and awesome diversification income idea
What’s our favorite farm chore?
How do you separate difference in titles of coworker and family?
What’s the balance of developing ag land into housing while still maintaining rural America?
What is the most valuable advice we’ve ever been given and how has it changed our life?
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May 13, 2024No. 14 Interview with the Farm Mom Part 2
Garrett wraps up his conversation with his mom, Lori. They discuss all things raising kids on the farm:
Homeschooling

Working with her kids on the farm

Passing the farm onto the next generation

Dreams and future plans on the farm
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May 06, 2024 No. 13 - What should you do when you see farm equipment on the road?
An episode on farm safety specifically regarding equipment:
- What to do when you see farm equipment in front of or behind you on the road
- Best colors to wear when you're around farming/harvest equipment
- kids and farming safety
- our best livestock safety tips
- a couple stories to bring it all together.

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FAQs about Farming with Family:

How many episodes does Farming with Family have?

The podcast currently has 22 episodes available.