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Galen Ackerman and his wife Linda started Cottonwood Cattle Company in the 1970s. His invention of the HydraBed has become a staple for ranchers across the U.S. and Canada, built on a foundation of faith and family.

Five Rivers Cattle Feeding is the world’s largest cattle feeding company, operating 13 feedyards across Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Arizona, and Idaho. With a one-time feeding capacity of over 980,000 cattle and an annual market of approximately 1.8 million head, Five Rivers employs more than 600 dedicated individuals.

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Scott and Glenn Heinen grew up hearing one piece of advice: don’t come back to the farm. Yet today, as fourth-generation farmers, they’ve not only returned but have built a thriving crop and cattle operation in Kansas. They’ve also established one of the largest privately owned aerial application business in the United States, treating nearly 2 million acres each year. In this story, they share the journey that brought them here and their

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4R Farms, nestled in the heart of Kansas, has been a family legacy since its founding in 1991. Now in its third generation, Corbin has returned home with plans to carry on the family tradition. In this story, we delve into the journey that led Corbin back to the farm, the vision he has for the future of this thriving row crop and livestock operation, and the unique challenges and rewards of stepping into the role of the next generation on a family farm.Beyond the fields, Corbin has also launched Middle of Nowhere Hat Co., a farm-inspired brand that’s quickly gaining momentum. We explore how this venture grew from humble beginnings into a rising success, blending creativity with the deep-rooted values of 4R Farms.

Mike Spradling of the Flying G Ranch outside of Tulsa, Oklahoma talks about the pecan industry. Mike and his wife Lotsee operate the ranch her parents started in 1932 and still operate the Nut Shop to sell folks fresh pecans and other nuts as well as managing the ranch. Mike served on the board of the Oklahoma Pecan Grower's Association, Oklahoma Farm Bureau and many more.

Joel Naaf, a fifth-generation farmer at Naaf Farms in Marshall County, Kansas, carries on a family legacy that began when his ancestors arrived in America in 1869. After high school, Joel pursued a career in music, later using his master’s degree in Special Education to help students facing academic challenges. Nearly two decades later, he returned to the farm to work alongside his father, brother, and nephew. Today, Joel feels incredibly fortunate to farm, raise his family, and continue playing music—a life he describes as hitting the jackpot.

Thomas Enneking with Enneking Dairy is a fourth generation dairyman in Kansas. Enneking Dairy started in 1914 and Thomas and his brother moved home to build up the dairy to keep it in operations for the next generation.

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Our first episode is with Andy Evans of Rocking E Cattle Co in Kansas. Andy's story is truly incredible and couldn't be more excited to have him on!

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