Farmstrong

In this episode, Kasey Brown and Ryan Armstrong share the stories, tough lessons and laughter that come with building lives and careers in agriculture — both on the farm and behind the scenes. From Kasey Brown’s journey from Indiana stock shows to launching Teal Hat Communications, to Ryan Armstrong’s winding road of solitary drives and citrus fields that led him to podcasting, their conversation highlights the power of “figuring it out” and embracing uncertainty as an act of faith.

Together, they discuss how intuition, vulnerability and pushing out of comfort zones shape not just the ag industry...

Ryan Armstrong sits down with Kacee Bohle, founder of AgriMinds, to dig into the real, often-hidden stresses facing farmers and ag professionals. Rather than talking markets or machinery, the conversation zeros in on burnout, mental health stigmas, and the need for intentional support within agriculture.

Kacee shares her journey from the family farm to creating AgriMinds — a community and coaching program that helps ag professionals build resilience, balance and boundaries. She discusses why meaningful change only happens when we move past buzzwords and into deep, honest conversations.

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Few things connect people faster than food. Listen to authentic conversations with deeply rooted guests like land men, fruit pickers, marketers, plantation owners, photographers, cowboys and everyone in between in this incredibly nuanced agriculture industry. Let’s put a face behind the food. 

Everyone has a seat at this table. This podcast uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry.

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Laura Conaway joins Ryan Armstrong on Farmstrong for a candid look into Florida’s cattle country and the realities behind the ranching life. Laura talks about growing up in a first-generation cattle family — her parents having built their operation from scratch near Daytona Beach — and the unpredictable nature of working with animals, hurricanes and land development pressures.

They unpack riding the line between romanticized portrayals of ranch life (think shows like Yellowstone) and the honest, gritty day-to-day realities of Florida agriculture. Laura shares her journey from ranch kid to writer for Certified Angus Beef®, reflecting on how firstha...

In a continuation of the conversation, Ryan and Dr. Bobby Safranski share honest insights on parenting, legacy and living well in today’s world. From Bobby’s tradition of writing monthly notebook letters to his son, to Ryan’s mission to preserve family stories and revive lost arts, this episode explores how everyday choices shape family — and community — legacy.

Together, they discuss the challenges of screen time, the revival of hands-on trades and the importance of teaching kids through example rather than just words. Vulnerability is at the heart of their conversation: both men open up about mental hea...

In part one of a raw and engaging conversation, Dr. Bobby Safranski joins host Ryan Armstrong to share how a passion for chiropractic care led him from treating humans to adjusting horses, dogs and even potbellied pigs in the heart of Florida farm country. Bobby reveals how merging animal and people care creates surprising connections and opportunities — often sparked by a simple conversation over coffee or noticing a client’s vest.

Their conversation dives deep into the value of face-to-face interaction, the “currency” of reputation and trust within rural communities, and the resilience of agriculture in Florida despite...

Ryan welcomes longtime friend and Brooksville local Will Gregg for a conversation that blends welding, agriculture, and small-town shenanigans — all over sandwiches at Main Street Eatery. Will shares how his unexpected journey into welding was shaped by the agricultural community around him, and how the skills he honed on local ranches keep farm operations (and his neighbors) up and running.

Ryan and Will reflect on the deep connection between power plants, the electrical grid, and everyday farm life — which depends on reliable energy for everything from irrigation systems to modern machinery. The duo dives into Florida’s cattle...

In this inaugural episode, Ryan Armstrong is joined by Teyanna Marx — ag marketer, artist and multigenerational Wisconsin farmer. Together, they dig into the roots of agricultural life, from Teyanna’s childhood memories on the family farm to her journey as Wisconsin’s “Alice in Dairyland.” Teyanna shares the highs and lows: the heartbreak of selling her family’s dairy herd, the joy of blending creativity with advocacy, and why vulnerability and real conversations are vital for rural communities.

They explore the ongoing challenges of succession planning, skyrocketing land prices and mental health in agriculture. For Teyanna, gratitude, communicatio...

In this episode, Ryan Armstrong sits down with longtime friend Justin Fitzpatrick to dive into the unseen connection between rural healthcare and agriculture. Justin, who helps thousands of graduates from an online medical school find jobs — including remote positions in some of the smallest towns in America — shares how technology and shifting workforce demands are changing the game for rural families. Meanwhile, Ryan unpacks the pressures farmers face, from soaring equipment costs to the surprising reality that 84% rely on off-farm income just to make ends meet.

Their conversation isn’t just about policy and economics — it's about real peo...

Ryan Armstrong and Jason Cornman go deep on what it really takes to get food from field to fork in Florida and beyond. Childhood memories meet hard-earned industry experience as they trade stories about multi-generational farming legacies, navigating wild hurricane seasons, and why those humble bags of potato chips on supermarket shelves are more complicated than you’d ever imagine.

The conversation pulls back the curtain on agricultural procurement, logistics and the irreplaceable human relationships that anchor the food supply chain.

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