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06/23/2022

The Dairy Equation: A family. A farmer. A cooperative. Celebrating dairy month and the people who bring you the butter.

In this episode, we break down the challenges facing the dairy industry and the ways Land O’Lakes continues to innovate and adapt to meet the moment on behalf of our farmer-owners.. Our guest for the episode is Heather Anfang, Senior Vice President of US Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, Inc. Get to know some of our Farmers at LandOLakes.com/our-farmers/ Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/ Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.com Animal Nutrition: www.purinamills.com Crop Protection: www.winfieldunited.com Sustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com
11/25/2025

We are LIVE from Land O'Lakes HQ: Leadership lessons from decades in agriculture with guest, Pete Kappelman

A special Tuesday release as we kick off season six of Rooted In Tomorrow. Recorded live at Land O’Lakes headquarters, this special episode features Senior VP and lifelong dairy farmer Pete Kappelman as he explores today’s farm economy, cooperative resilience, and the future of U.S. agriculture. From surviving barn fires to navigating market volatility, Pete shares powerful insights on rural community strength, ag policy, and the economic forces shaping dairy and grain farming in 2025. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/ Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.com Animal Nutrition: www.purinamills.com Crop Protection: www.winfieldunited.com Sustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com
Oct 19

Modern Farm Sustainability: The Everyday Practices Consumers Never See.

Blair Hoseth has farmed the same land in Mahnomen, Minnesota, that his family has worked since the 1800s. Through five generations, this roughly 1,600-acre northern Minnesota operation has survived drought, hail, trade wars, and the shifting economics of American agriculture not by doing the same thing every year, but by continuously adapting. From cover crops and cattle integration to sustainable aviation fuel and the ClearFlame engine, Blair connects the deeply rooted past of farming with a vision for its future. In this episode, Whitney explores what sustainability really means when your family's livelihood has depended on the land for over a century. Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com
12/17/2018

Agriculture Policy, Local Economies & Cooperative Leadership with CEO Beth Ford

In this episode, Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford explores how smart policy, cooperative leadership, and public-private partnerships shape the economic future of rural America. From the Upper Midwest to farming communities across the Great Plains. Ford breaks down the critical issues facing rural regions, including broadband access, workforce development, supply-chain resilience, and agricultural innovation. She also discusses how cooperatives support producers in states like Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, and why legislative advocacy is essential for strengthening local economies. This conversation offers a grounded look at rural vitality, giving listeners perspective on how national policy decisions directly influence the prosperity of farming communities, agribusiness, and the broader food system across the American heartland. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/ Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.com Animal Nutrition: www.purinamills.com Crop Protection: www.winfieldunited.com Sustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com
Aug 10

Roots, Responsibility, and the Land They Call Home. The Ebelings, Trimont Minnesota.

How are farm animals connected to healthy soil? Fourth-generation Minnesota farmer Layne Ebling has an answer rooted in over 90 years of family stewardship. Since 1935, the Ebling family has farmed the same ground in southwest Minnesota, raising 24,000 hogs, growing row crops, and generating renewable energy from 13 wind turbines on the property. In this episode of Lessons From The Land, host Whitney Pittman Visser talks with Ebling about the animal-to-soil connection, why manure and nutrient cycling matter for the food on your plate, what "Ridge Farming" means for conservation and productivity, and how the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) helps family farms afford sustainable practices. Ebling also shares what it means to see his sons Josiah and Logan carry the operation into a fifth generation, including Josiah's vision for a local beef packing operation serving southwest Minnesota. A candid look at how one Minnesota farm family balances tradition, sustainability, and the next generation. Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com
Jun 15

From Soil to Steak: How Regenerative Cattle Farming Works in Minnesota

For Brady Wulf, sustainability isn’t a buzzword—it’s a philosophy rooted in family, land stewardship, and long-term thinking. At Clear Springs Cattle Company in west-central Minnesota, Brady and his family raise Simmental and SimAngus cattle while experimenting with regenerative practices like cover crops, improved grazing, and pasture restoration. In this episode, Brady shares how improving soil health can strengthen both the environment and a family farm business—and why Minnesota’s cattle producers play a unique role in balancing crops, livestock, and land stewardship. Check out more stories at The Minnesota Farm Bureau Click here to learn more about the Natural Resources Conservation Service authenci.com
10/20/2025

RE-RELEASE: For National Co-Op Month we're changing the rural narrative: from podunk to preferable.

We're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes of season five with Land O'Lakes member, Tyler Ribeiro, who you can find on Instagram @CADairyDad Tyler Ribeiro is a fourth-generation farmer from Tulare, California. He’s amassed nearly 80,000 social media followers sharing life on the farm and daily moments in his rural community. He joins host Kim Olson to talk about the work being done in his community and beyond to break down rural stereotypes and keep small communities vibrant. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/ Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.com Animal Nutrition: www.purinamills.com Crop Protection: www.winfieldunited.com Sustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com
02/28/2022

Street to store: Growth pains & unruly kitchen mates while building a brand. Guest, Angie Gustafson.

Cookies and Granola collide. In this episode, Tina sits down with Angie Gustafson, founder of Gustola Granola. Both got their start at local farmers' markets and, shared the same community kitchen as they started their business. Each share personal stories of packing up, shipping out, and selling in the wee hours of the morning and getting real-time feedback from customers. Check out Angie and her granola at, gustolagranola.com authenci.com
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So, whats Cookie Jar Confessionals all about? Let Tina Rexing explain.

Cookie Jar Confessionals is launching in May! It's a new bi-weekly podcast by Minnesota-based cookie entrepreneur Tina Rexing, owner of T-Rex Cookie. Tina proves that your perception of success is broken. Define it on your own terms. Are you looking for inspiration through honesty about business, life, hustling your way to make your dreams happen - or, just looking for some crazy & fun stories? Cookie Jar Confessionals will have it all. Join Tina Rexing who is sharing insights about her journey in corporate America then jumping off the cliff to build her business. Tina is joined by other business owners for authentic stories and conversations about quitting jobs, feeling like an imposter, struggling through the hardships, and in the end, staying focused on your goals. Subscribe now! And get the first episode when its published. All rights reserved by authenci LLC & T-Rex Cookie. 2021. authenci.com
09/13/2021

COVID Crisis: Staying afloat during the pandemic & the people who saved my business. Guest, Bill Hanisch

COVID crushed the food industry. Restaurants, bakeries breweries were forced to get creative or close their doors to keep customers. T-Rex was no exception to embracing the “pivot” during a pandemic that ground everything to a halt. Guest is Bill “Billy The Bunman” Hanisch who owns Hanisch bakery. His unique way to give back while his shop was in need was what kept things going. authenci.com

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The Dairy Equation: A family. A farmer. A cooperative. Celebrating dairy month and the people who bring you the butter.

We are LIVE from Land O'Lakes HQ: Leadership lessons from decades in agriculture with guest, Pete Kappelman

Modern Farm Sustainability: The Everyday Practices Consumers Never See.

Agriculture Policy, Local Economies & Cooperative Leadership with CEO Beth Ford

Roots, Responsibility, and the Land They Call Home. The Ebelings, Trimont Minnesota.

From Soil to Steak: How Regenerative Cattle Farming Works in Minnesota

RE-RELEASE: For National Co-Op Month we're changing the rural narrative: from podunk to preferable.

Street to store: Growth pains & unruly kitchen mates while building a brand. Guest, Angie Gustafson.

So, whats Cookie Jar Confessionals all about? Let Tina Rexing explain.

COVID Crisis: Staying afloat during the pandemic & the people who saved my business. Guest, Bill Hanisch

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