32 episodes

This is Farming on Mars, a podcast that highlights the stories of people and agriculture on the South Plains of Texas in their own words.

Farming on Mars Ciera Ware

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    • 5.0 • 27 Ratings

This is Farming on Mars, a podcast that highlights the stories of people and agriculture on the South Plains of Texas in their own words.

    Josh Snodgrass: Finding the Fun in the Chaos

    Josh Snodgrass: Finding the Fun in the Chaos

    Josh Snodgrass is a farmer in Crosby County. We talked about how he got started farming, the goals that he has for his operation, and daily habits that benefit him as a farmer. 

    • 44 min
    Melba Ware: Go West

    Melba Ware: Go West

    Melba Ware moved to Cone, TX with her parents and siblings (one of them being my dad's dad) in 1920. She recounts moving to the plains, family history, and how farming had progressed at that time in this interview. Melba would have been 70 at the time of this recording. Recorded January 1980 in Cone and interviewed by Richard Mason. Received a copy from the Southwest Collection on the Texas Tech University Campus. 

    • 31 min
    Chaney Light: Be In It For the Long Haul

    Chaney Light: Be In It For the Long Haul

    Chaney Light is a farmer in Lubbock, Hale, and Floyd County. We talked about why he loves farming dryland cotton, farming on his own at such a young age, and how to avoid comparing yourself to other farmers.  Special Guest: Savana Ware --- Podcast Music: Kody West "Melody" 

    • 15 min
    Katy Jane Seaton: Bringing Something to Fruition

    Katy Jane Seaton: Bringing Something to Fruition

    Katy Jane Seaton owns Farmhouse Vineyards in Meadow, TX, along with her husband and his sister and their brother-in-law. We talked about how she got into the wine industry, the grapes that they grow and the wines that they sell as part of their own brand, as well as the obstacles and best parts of growing grapes on the South Plains.  Farmhouse Vineyards has a tasting room in Brownfield open Thursday- Saturday, as well as one in Johnson City, TX in the Hill Country. --------------- www.farmhousevineyard.com -------------- Podcast Music: Melody - Kody West

    • 45 min
    Greg Mattocks: Enjoy What Each Day Brings

    Greg Mattocks: Enjoy What Each Day Brings

    Greg Mattocks is the owner of Crosby Co. Pump & Machine in Crosbyton, TX. We talked about how he got into the pump business, making recommendations to farmers, and how farmers can make their pumps last longer. 

    • 44 min
    Dusty Cornelius: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire

    Dusty Cornelius: Entrepreneur Extraordinaire

    Dusty Cornelius has a diversified operation in Crosby County. He owns a drip irrigation business, farms, and is a partner in Blanco Gin, among other ventures.

    Podcast Music: Kody West - Melody

    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Lyndon Couch ,

Great podcast

Found the Podcast after Sam Stanley told me he had been on it. I’m a 40 year old guy starting farming as a second career. The information I have gleaned from what I heard thus far will be invaluable. Keep up the good work.

Kassadi Rinehart ,

Great Podcast to learn about the agriculture industry!

I love listening to this podcast because I get to hear real life stories from producers, consultants and agriculture retailers from West Texas. It’s neat to hear how local agriculture production impacts us not only on a local level, but a global level as well. If you’re looking to learn more about the industry, you will get a wide range of knowledge from different experts with this podcast.

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