Podcast Episode: The Right to Repair—A Farmer’s Fight for Independence
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor

In this powerful episode, Ron Ananian shifts the conversation on the Right to Repair from the garage to the fields, speaking with Jared Wilson, a multi-generation farmer from Missouri. Together, they expose the real-world impact of restrictive repair policies on American agriculture and the broader implications for all of us.

Key Highlights:

• 🚜 A Farmer’s Perspective on Right to Repair
  Jared Wilson shares firsthand how being unable to fix his own John Deere equipment due to proprietary software and locked diagnostics puts his livelihood at risk.

• 🛠️ Dependence on Authorized Dealers
  Without access to necessary tools and software, farmers face:

  • Costly repairs

  • Long delays during peak seasons

  • Operational shutdowns during planting or harvest windows

• 🌾 Beyond Tractors: It’s About Food Security
  The episode makes clear that this isn't just a technical issue—it affects:

  • National food production

  • Economic resilience in rural communities

  • The independence and sustainability of American farming

• ⚖️ Legal and Ethical Questions
  Ron and Jared discuss how corporate control over repair rights raises serious concerns about ownership, fairness, and long-term viability.

• 🔧 A Mechanic Meets a Farmer
  Ron bridges the gap between his world of auto repair and the farmer’s reality, showing how the Right to Repair movement touches nearly every aspect of modern life.

• ❗ A Warning for the Future
  The conversation ends with a sobering question:
  If we lose the right to repair today, what critical systems—agricultural or otherwise—might fail tomorrow?

Listen in to hear how one farmer’s story represents a growing nationwide struggle—and why this fight affects us all.

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