The Farmer's Greatest Asset Podcast

Jesse and Dr. Leah Steffensmeier
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 The Farmer's Greatest Asset podcast is dedicated to supporting and empowering farmers by recognizing that their greatest assets are the knowledge, experience, mind and health. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Jesse and Dr. Leah, this podcast combines their unique backgrounds to provide valuable insights. Together, they explore topics that help farmers thrive both personally and professionally. Tune in for a blend of practical advice, real conversations, while having a little fun along the way as they talk about all thing's agriculture and family.

  1. DEC 18

    Small Joys In The Season Of Giving

    Send us a text We reflect on a fast year, the wins we forgot we earned, and the small acts that made the season bright. A roadside assist, a food pantry drop, and a reminder that receiving help can be as generous as giving it. • year-in-review across planting, fairs, harvest and holidays • book launch and starting the podcast as key milestones • gratitude for unexpected help from a dealership tech • choosing to notice joy over busyness and setbacks • donating meat and the reality of local food insecurity • practical ideas for giving when money is tight • the courage to receive without guilt to refill the cup • remembering love, light and family as the focus Go find us on all of the socials at farmers greatest asset Send us a message via email at farmersgreatestasset at gmail.com Support the show

    11 min

  2. DEC 11

    Invest In Yourself To Protect The Farm

    Send us a text We step back in winter to reset our mission: the farm’s greatest asset is the farmer. We share simple practices, community support, and a plan to turn conference energy into small, lasting actions that protect health and sharpen focus. • seasonal reflection and planning for clarity • farmer health as the highest ROI • journaling, sleep, prayer, and writing as tools • choosing three takeaways from conferences • small habits that build consistent action • community as support beyond competition • building The Farmer’s Greatest Asset network Reach out to us at farmersgreatasset@gmail.com if you would like to join the community and join our wait list Find us on all of the socials at farmersgreat assasset Support the show

    20 min

  3. DEC 4

    We Tried To Rest And Accidentally Scheduled It Like Harvest

    Send us a text We explore why we’ve confused numbing with real rest and how that drains health, clarity, and joy. We face time scarcity, guilt, and identity to make space for intentional recovery and purpose-driven work, even during busy seasons on the farm. • health as the farm’s true asset • rest as active renewal not numbing • time scarcity and self-imposed deadlines • different work styles and family logistics • phone dopamine and overstimulation • guilt, identity, and “hard worker” stories • redefining success through a feminine lens • letting the team work while you step away • simple daily intentions and lock-screen prompts • single-task focus, low-stimulation evenings • practical plan: coffee shop sessions and boundaries Go find us on all of the socials at farmersgreatestasset. Send us an email, send us a message. We like hearing from you. If there’s something that you guys have found that has helped you rest, let us know at farmersgreatestasset@gmail.com. Support the show

    42 min

  4. NOV 27

    Gratitude On The Farm

    Send us a text We share a Thanksgiving reflection on gratitude shaped by farm life, health after injury, and the strength of family. From solid yields to winter’s slower rhythm, we focus on what endures and how giving back turns abundance into action. • thankful for family, kids who cook, and shared meals • health after injury, journaling as recovery and clarity • extended family traditions and the value of showing up • solid but not record harvest, perspective on regional losses • giving food and support to others during the holidays • weather shift to early winter and greenhouse prep • embracing seasonal rhythms, rest, and creative focus • plans for more reading, journaling, and mindful goals • gratitude for the podcast and future projects • invitation to share what listeners are thankful for Reach out to us at farmersgreatestasset@gmail.com. Find us on all of the socials and like and share at farmersgreatest asset. And remember, it is a good day to have a great day. Support the show

    14 min

  5. NOV 20

    Feet In A Bucket, Brain In A Book: 8 Simple Habits

    Send us a text We map out eight simple habits to lower stress, improve sleep, and calm the home ahead of the holidays, from magnesium soaks and reading to post-meal walks and a family meal plan. The goal is a 40-day reset that favors presence over busy and builds momentum for a bigger year. • 40-day micro goals that feel doable • Magnesium foot soaks to relax and sleep • Reading 20 pages of nonfiction nightly • Walking daily with 10-minute post-meal walks • Strengthening feet and ankles to relieve hip pain • Quiet time for journaling and recovery without phones • Turning off notifications to protect attention • Clean-kitchen and pre-dinner tidy routines • Family meal planning to beat decision fatigue • Gratitude first mindset and starting before January As always, go find us on all of the socials @farmersgreatestasset • Send us a message • Let us know what you would like to hear if there's anything • farmersgreatestasset@gmail.com • And remember, it is a good day to have a great day Support the show

    22 min

  6. NOV 13

    Small Acts, Big Harvests

    Send us a text We turn a tense roadside rescue into a reflection on gratitude, then dive into building a duck pond, rethinking fertilizer strategy with strip-till and planter placement, and guiding our kids through 4-H projects. The theme is simple: choose joy, serve neighbors, and farm with intention. • community response to a runaway dog on a blind curve • reframing lateness as divine timing and gratitude • building a moving-water duck pond with winter plans • navigating too many drakes and humane choices • shifting away from fall nitrogen and broadcast dry • benefits of strip-till, autopath, and root-zone placement • kids’ show cattle, daily chores, and 4-H lessons • closing takeaways to find joy and do a good deed Find us on all of the socials at farmersgreatestasset Send us a message We love hearing from you farmersgreatestasset@gmail.com And remember, it is a good day to have a great day Support the show

    16 min

  7. NOV 6

    Roll With The Weather, Not Your Emotions

    Send us a text We explore how fast weather shifts and a Beaver Moon mindset shape smarter marketing choices, then walk through a soybean rally, a cautious corn outlook, and why a clear written plan beats hope. Grain bagging lessons, family priorities, and choosing rest give the season a healthier finish. • setting intentions for winter and family time • soybean strength with a likely short rally • no-advice stance and margin-focused decisions • knowing costs and writing a marketing plan • corn outlook, stretch targets, and patience • grain bagging benefits, risks, and fixes • post-harvest work without anhydrous • rest, resilience, and community check-ins Go find us on all of the socials at farmers greatest asset Send us an email at farmersgreatestasset at gmail.com Let us know how you guys did with your yields Support the show

    24 min

  8. OCT 30

    From Fields To Family: What's Truly Important

    Send us a text Harvest wraps and we face the cost of fatigue, the price of convenience food, and the myth that more hours always means more success. We slow the pace, protect family time, and set intentions for the darker months so rest becomes part of the plan, not an afterthought. • harvest finish, cleanup, and recovery • real food vs lunch meat costs and health • taking days off without guilt • redefining success beyond acres and hours • seasonal slowing and winter intentions • family, legacy, and presence over pace • scheduling priorities and mental quiet • choosing enjoyment over pushing to exhaustion • gratitude for the crop and the people Go find us on all of the socials at farmers greatest asset. Like and share and follow us. Send us a message at farmersgreatestasset at gmail.com. We love hearing from you Support the show

    20 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
9 Ratings

About

 The Farmer's Greatest Asset podcast is dedicated to supporting and empowering farmers by recognizing that their greatest assets are the knowledge, experience, mind and health. Hosted by husband-and-wife duo Jesse and Dr. Leah, this podcast combines their unique backgrounds to provide valuable insights. Together, they explore topics that help farmers thrive both personally and professionally. Tune in for a blend of practical advice, real conversations, while having a little fun along the way as they talk about all thing's agriculture and family.

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  • Creator
    Jesse and Dr. Leah Steffensmeier
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    43
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 The Farmer's Greatest Asset Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Farmer's Greatest Asset Podcast

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