55 episodi
Beyond The Crops Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner
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Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
Subscribe today and be a part of their journey as they cultivate a deeper appreciation for the remarkable world of agriculture.
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54. How Do Farmers Even Make Money?! Grain Marketing For Dummies!
Ever feel like you’re hearing a foreign language when people are talking about the grain markets? Well, same. Brittany Wondercheck joins us today to break down all things grain marketing and helps us grasp some foundational grain marketing tips!
Check out Brittany’s blog and find her Grain Marketing 101 and 201 courses here: http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/
Follow Brittany on Insta:
Instagram (@nefarmgirlnextdoor)
Seasonal price pattern:
Seasonal Grain Price Patterns
When is the best time to sell corn? http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/when-is-typically-the-best-time-to-sell-corn/
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53. Mental Mindset As A Long Game- Mental Health Tools and Strategies
Today we are talking about how we work on our mental mindset, how it's a long game, and some of the different strategies we use to heal and maintain our mental health. This is especially timely going into a season where mental mindset has been a challenge for both of us in the past.
Fried Ice Cream Bars recipe
5 Minute Journal
Our Daily Bread Devotional- the quarterly option is FREE
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52. Permission to invest in YOU-Prioritizing Personal Growth When Saying Yes to You Feels Challenging
Kylie Epperson joins us this week as the first ever repeat guest on Beyond the Crops! The three of us are very passionate about encouraging women to find their roles and step into who YOU are meant to be on your farm, in your family, in life in general. We share all the ways we have invested in ourselves through retreats, online courses, etc. Whether it was for business or personal development, we all have gone to a retreat with something in mind and came away with so much more! We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered and WORTHY to invest in YOU!
Tickets to Farm Wives Club THE EVENT here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/farmwivesclubtheevent/1205722?
Connect with Kylie: https://kylieepperson.com/
Follow Kylie on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/kylieepperson_/
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51. Tillage For Dummies and Pre-Planting Encouragement
Join us as we welcome our husbands back to the podcast. Today we're learning more about different tillage types and why we do them in words WE can understand! We also leave you with some encouragement going into the busy planting season.
Link to the heated lunchbox Josh uses.
The “salty water” we couldn’t stop talking about is our favorite electrolytes from LMNT. We all drink at least 1 pack every single day. The boys beg for salty water, they love it too!! Use this link and get a free sample pack with your first order: Get a discount at Drink LMNT, Inc. -
50. How Functional Medicine Healed Chronic Migraines and Lyme Disease
Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, on this episode we’re starting a new series, Backroad Real Talk, where we explore more personal topics we care about. This week we’re sharing our experiences with functional medicine.
Today Jena is sharing the health journey that she's been on and how she finally got my migraines under control after TWELVE years of suffering with them weekly if not daily.
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49. Planting Prep: How We're Physically and Mentally Preparing for the Most Important Pass of the Season.
Planting is the most important pass of the season. It’s the only time the farmer gets to play offense and what happens during planting has a direct impact on yield and profitability. It is a BIG deal and it puts our farmers (and us as wives) under a LOT of stress. Tune in to hear HOW and WHY we are diligently preparing for this important season. There is a lot to get ready on the farm, but there is also a lot we are doing to get our bodies and minds ready as well!
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Jena’s favorite coffee - Purity Coffee:
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