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Humble Ground
At Humble Ground, we believe every meal has a story—told by the farmers and ranchers who bring it to life. Our mission is to give these stories a platform, celebrating the essential role they play in feeding the nation.
Episodes
Humble GroundHe Bet Everything on Organic Farming
What if the future of your family farm meant doing everything differently? Levi grew up on a small Ohio farm where his dad worked multiple jobs just to keep…
Humble GroundCattle vs. Wildlife with Wes Sargent
Since 1919, the Sargent family has been ranching under the wide-open skies of south central Montana. Today, Wes Sargent is helping carry on that legacy as the…
Humble GroundThey Told Me to Quit, But I Wouldn't
At just 17 years old, Dalton lost his father unexpectedly. With a family farming operation to carry on and college just around the corner, he faced a decision…
Humble GroundThe Truth About Beef | Dr. Tim Parks
What really goes into raising healthy cattle—and ultimately the beef on your plate? Dr. Tim Parks, DVM, spent years working directly with producers as a…
Humble GroundGrandpa Told Us to Start Farming
Austin and Justin Petry grew up around their grandpa’s farm, but by the time they were old enough to help, Grandpa had stepped away from farming and was…
Humble GroundWhere Welch's Grape Juice Begins
Where does the grape juice in your refrigerator actually start? At Farm Progress Show, we sat down with Washington grape producer Carter Kilian to talk about…
Humble GroundWhy Agriculture Needs More Real Stories
We caught up with Logan and Bobby Lee from the Talk Dirt Podcast at Farm Progress in Boone, Iowa, for a conversation about farming, storytelling and where…
Humble GroundDon't Forget Where We Came From - Jory Hunerdosse
Sometimes the best podcast conversations are the ones you never planned.A few weeks after meeting Jory while filming another project in southern Iowa, we found…
Humble GroundWhat It Takes to Market 425,000 Pigs Every Year
What does it take to raise and market roughly 425,000 pigs every year? On this episode of Humble Ground, we sit down with the team behind the Swine Division at…
Humble GroundI Didn't Want This to Fail
Josh grew up on a family dairy in northeast Kansas, started milking cows in fifth grade, and eventually left home to manage thousands of cows in western…
Humble GroundIt All Started in a Hog Barn
What started as a small woodshop in a hog barn on a rural Kansas farm has grown into a company producing roughly 2,000 cabinets and 300 house doors every day…
Humble GroundLate July in Kansas is Miserable for Cattle
Nearly two years after joining us for the very first episode of Humble Ground, Andy Evans of Rocking E Cattle is back in the studio. Just days before we sat…
Humble GroundFarmers Don't Need Vegas... We Gamble Every Day
Logan Hanks is a Tennessee row crop farmer and co-host of the Talk Dirt to Me podcast. In this conversation, we go well beyond farming. We talk about the risks…
Humble GroundMeat & Taters with Blake Matthews
What does it take to keep a diversified Idaho farming operation moving? In this episode of Humble Ground, powered by Fendt, we sit down with Blake from…
Humble GroundFamily First with Andy Bloom
In this episode of Humble Ground, Andy Bloom shares what it's like to be part of a farming family where multiple generations work side by side. While each…
Humble GroundWhat Matters Most: Faith, Family & Farming with David Steinlage
David Steinlage wears two hats—Kansas farmer and engineer at John Deere. But this conversation isn't about machinery or technology. It's about faith, family…
Humble GroundThe Humble Ground Story
For this episode, the microphone gets turned around.Joining host Joel Naaf of Naaf Farms, Humble Ground founder Tim Strathman shares the story behind the…
Humble GroundMoving the Farm Forward - France Family Farms
At France Family Farms near Scott City, Kansas, farming is about more than raising crops—it's about building something that can thrive for the next generation…
Humble GroundFiregrass Wagyu: Flavor Forged by the Flint Hills
Born in the heart of the Kansas Flint Hills, Firegrass Wagyu is a family-founded ranch built on generations of Heartland heritage, regenerative agriculture…
Humble GroundYes, Robots Milk the Cows Now - Buessing Holsteins
Brent Buessing of Buessing Holsteins represents the fourth generation of a Kansas dairy operation—but the way he farms today looks a lot different than it did…
Humble GroundThe Hail Melon: Ross Chastain on Farming, Racing, and Going All-In
Ross Chastain didn’t just grow up around racing—he grew up in watermelon fields. Long before the spotlight, he was loading trucks, working the land, and…
Humble GroundFrom One Generation to the Next - Burdiek Farms
Tim Burdiek bought his first farm in 1979—right before agriculture hit some of its toughest years. What followed in the 80s tested everything: finances, faith…
Humble GroundBuilt in the Flint Hills - Jones Family Angus & Flint Hills Stockyards
Spencer Jones and his wife didn’t inherit a cattle operation—they built one from the ground up. What started at Kansas State University as a shared vision…
Humble GroundBuilding Your Way Back Home - The Next Generation
A lot of folks think taking over the family farm just happens—but for most, it’s anything but easy. In this episode, Corbin, Austin, Will, and Blake sit down…
Humble GroundMillions of Gallons: Inside the Life of Modern Dairy Farmers
I sat down with four dairy producers to talk about what it really takes to keep modern dairy operations running every single day. From early mornings in the…
Humble Ground600 + Pedal Tractors & Cars - Bill Sunneberg
Bill Sunneberg has spent his entire life farming — and at 96 years old, he’s still sharing the stories that come with a lifetime on the land. But Bill’s legacy…
Humble GroundPurple Rose Bison: Starting a Ranch With Purpose
Logan Metzger and his wife are building something special in Kansas with their farm-to-table operation, Purple Rose Bison. What started with cattle has evolved…
Humble GroundThe Land, The Loss, The Legacy - Kevin Bergman
After the passing of his father, sixth-generation farmer Kevin Bergman is stepping into a new season — one marked by responsibility, reflection, and resolve…
Humble GroundRooted in the Land, Committed to the Neighbor
For more than 50 years, Dan Broxterman has farmed the Kansas soil full time — but his story started long before that. As a young boy, he learned early what…
Humble GroundFarmers by Day, Referees by Night
Eric and Leif Weyer are identical twins, fifth-generation Kansas farmers, and proof that when farming is in your blood — it never leaves. At just 17 years old…
Humble Ground80+ Years of Doing What I Love - Bob Mars
Bob Mars is a fourth-generation Kansas farmer who has spent more than 80 years on the land he still calls home. Today, he farms alongside his sons, with the…
Humble GroundDoing It Wrong Dairy: One Man’s Dream, One Honest Story
Tristan didn’t follow the easy path — and he’s never pretended to.Born in Missouri, Tristan spent years custom harvesting while carrying a simple but big…
Humble GroundFrom Cows to Glass: The Hildebrand Dairy Story
Take a seat with us on the farm as we dive into the remarkable story of Hildebrand Farms Dairy — a family-run dairy in Kansas bottling fresh milk in reusable…
Humble GroundTalking Beef: Antibiotics, Hormones & How Beef Is Raised
Talking Beef brings real voices from the beef industry to the table for an honest, easy-to-understand conversation about how beef is actually raised in the…
Humble GroundQuentin Connealy - The Wakeboarding Farmer
Quentin Connealy is a fifth-generation farmer from Tekamah, Nebraska, where he grows corn and soybeans along the Missouri River bottoms. Born and raised in a…
Humble GroundCorey Hillebo - Farm 4 Profit
Corey Hillebo was born and raised on his family’s farm in Polk City, Iowa, where he represents the fourth generation of farmers stewarding the land. His…
Humble GroundWhat’s Really Driving Cattle & Food Prices? - Jared Wareham
In this episode, we sit down with Jared Wareham, owner and CEO of Horizon Venture Management, for an honest conversation about cattle prices, food costs, and…
Humble GroundFrom Dryland to the Heartland
Matt Turecek of DY Farms grew up farming the tough ground of eastern Colorado, where rain was scarce and grit was required. When he set his sights on a place…
Humble GroundFrom Pasture to Plate - Pfrang Land & Cattle
Join Derek Pfrang as he talks about family, cattle, crops, and carrying a Kansas operation into the next generation. With the addition of Holton Meat…
Humble GroundMatt Koch - NRCHA Million Dollar Rider
Born and raised in Seneca, Kansas, Matt Koch has built a name that now stands among the greats in the reined cow horse world. An NRCHA Million Dollar Rider and…
Humble GroundValley Vet Supply
In the quiet heart of Marysville, Kansas, two veterinarians set out to make life better for those who care for animals. What began in 1973 as a small-town…
Humble GroundThe Nebraska Shrimp Farmer
Nolan Wellensiek is a seventh-generation farmer carrying on his family’s legacy at Wellensiek Acres — a Nebraska farm dating back to 1843. But Nolan’s story…
Humble GroundPassing the Bucket: A Dairy Legacy Continues
Since 1971, Buessing Dairy has been a cornerstone of its small-town community. Now, as Roy and Roger Buessing prepare to hand the reins to the next generation…
Humble GroundFrom Milking to Making: Rokeyroad Creamery’s Next Chapter
Rokeyroad Creamery is a family-owned dairy nestled in the scenic hills of Nemaha County, Kansas, where tradition, quality, and community come together…
Humble GroundAlverson Cattle Co - 45 Years in Business
From the struggles of the 1980s farm crisis to 45 years of raising quality cattle, the Alverson family has built a legacy rooted in hard work, perseverance…
Humble GroundMatthews Land & Cattle: Spuds, Steers and Soil
Blake Matthews joins us from Idaho to share the story behind his family’s fourth-generation farm, where they grow everything from potatoes and beets to wheat…
Humble GroundBuilt to Last: The CrustBuster Story
We sat down with Donald Hornung, President and CEO of CrustBuster/Speed King, Inc., to talk about life growing up in rural Kansas, the challenges of building a…
Humble GroundBestifor: Quality Is Our Legacy
Chase Larson joins us to share the story behind Bestifor, a sixth-generation farm that’s grown far beyond the fields. From high-quality hay and grain to land…
Humble GroundFields of Hope: Turning Silence Into Conversation
Nick Hasenkamp joins us to share the powerful and personal story of his father, Bob Hasenkamp—a lifelong Kansas farmer who was born on the family farm in 1951…
Humble GroundStrathman Farms
Rick Strathman of Strathman Farms joins us to share a powerful story of family, farming, and resilience. Raised around a dairy operation, Rick began farming in…
Humble GroundThe Tractor Lifeline: 50 Years of Elmer’s Repair
What started on a Kansas half section turned into a lifeline for farmers across the country. In this episode, we sit down with Elmer Haug, the man behind…
Humble GroundThe Seed That Started It All: Beck's Hybrids
Beck's began as a small family farm in 1937, rooted in the heart of Indiana with a simple yet powerful purpose: to help farmers succeed. What started with…
Humble GroundGatlin Didier & Granny Bibbins: Didier Ranch
For over 100 years, the Didier family has worked the same Oklahoma soil—enduring dust storms, war, heartbreak, and hardship—transforming 160 acres into over…
Humble GroundNextGen Cattle Co: Where Passion Meets Performance
In this episode, we sit down with Derek Thompson, one of the founders of NextGen Cattle Co., to hear the story of how he, his brother, and his cousin turned a…
Humble GroundFrom One Generation to the Next: Rezac Land & Livestock
Jay Rezac and his family run Rezac Land & Livestock in rural Kansas, a diversified operation that includes hogs, cattle, crops, and part ownership in a sale…
Humble GroundFeeding the Future: Wilroads Feed Yard’s Growth Journey
In this episode, we dive into the transformation of Wilroads Feed Yard outside of Dodge City, Kansas and its journey under the ownership of Keith and Tessa…
Humble GroundFrom Family Farm to Industry Leader: J-Six Enterprises
In 1972, John and Janie Kramer set out to build more than just a business—they built a legacy. What started as a vision to create opportunities for future…
Humble GroundStartups & Steaks: Dave Dreiling’s Journey
Dave Dreiling has been an entrepreneur since day one, always driven to build and grow businesses. From clothing and restaurants to the pet industry, he’s found…
Humble GroundFrom Sea to Soil: A Veteran’s Farm Story
While stationed on a Navy ship off the coast of Vietnam, Craig Polson made a life-changing decision—he bought his first farm. After serving his country in the…
Humble GroundBuilt on Faith: A Rancher’s Legacy
Galen Ackerman and his wife Linda started Cottonwood Cattle Company in the 1970s. His invention of the HydraBed has become a staple for ranchers across the…