That Farm Life

Brooke Kagen shares her powerful journey from heartbreaking loss to finding purpose through advocacy for her son with autism and community service in rural Arkansas. Her story reveals how life's most…

Mark Horton, Agency Manager for Craighead County Farm Bureau, shares insights on how Farm Bureau serves as an advocate for farmers' wellbeing beyond insurance, with special focus on addressing mental…

What does it take to transform a 3,000-acre family farm into a thriving 11,500-acre agricultural enterprise? For Elizabeth Jack and Stacie Koger of Silent Shade Farm in Mississippi's Delta region, su…

The weight of silence crushes hardest in rural America, where stoicism runs as deep as the roots farmers tend. Archie Mason breaks this silence with raw vulnerability, recounting the day he nearly lo…

Arkansas row crop farmer Benton Felts shares his journey balancing family relationships and agricultural demands while facing personal challenges with faith and resilience. His story demonstrates how…

Navigating the complexities of autism in rural agricultural communities presents unique challenges that many families face alone. Daniel Pieroni, secretary and treasurer for Ag for Autism, knows this…

Chase Kagen, district rep for Horizon Ag, shares his powerful journey from losing his first child and being angry at God to raising a son with autism and finding peace through faith.

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Senator Robert Barham shares his journey from multi-generational cotton farming to becoming a Louisiana State Senator and Secretary of Wildlife and Fisheries, offering insights on agricultural repres…

When Mike Morris puts on a football helmet, the gentle giant transforms. As a linebacker at Arkansas State University, he earned a reputation for ferocity on the field that contrasted sharply with hi…

What happens when a farmer who can "outwork anyone" finds himself unable to outwork his own demons? In this raw and powerful episode, Nick Newberry takes us through his journey from seeming success t…

The holiday season brings warmth, connection, and festive joy—but for many, it also brings the stress of navigating complex family dynamics. When the uncle who insists on discussing politics sits acr…

"Nobody wakes up one day and says I want to be an addict." These powerful words from Rhonda Qualls capture the unexpected journey that led a cotton farmer's wife from hiding a destructive methampheta…

What does a modern family farm really look like? Cassie Tom Rowland pulls back the curtain on Tom Farms—an operation that grew from 100 acres in 1952 to 18,000 acres today across northern Indiana.

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Step into the extraordinary world of the Hobbs brothers - Randall, Shannon, and Dwayne - whose remarkable family business in Colt, Arkansas defies conventional wisdom about sibling partnerships. What…

Grief doesn't take holidays off. When families gather around tables filled with familiar foods and cherished traditions, the absence of loved ones often feels most profound. Whether through death, di…

Mardon and Martha Lane return to share how opening up about family suicide and addiction transformed their lives and brought healing after years of silence. Their powerful testimony reveals the impor…

Jenna Martin never imagined her journey would begin in a Russian orphanage and lead to the rice fields of Arkansas, yet this remarkable path shaped her into the passionate young farmer she is today. …

Josh and Holly Longwell share their experiences running a diverse Wyoming ranch operation while balancing predator challenges, family life, and a unique recovery ministry. Their candid conversation r…

What does it take to manage 35,000 acres of investment farmland across multiple states while maintaining a strong family life and faith commitment? Shane Bray, Vice President and Senior Project Manag…

Justin and Christy Wildy share their multi-generational farming story spanning four generations in Northeast Arkansas since 1914, offering insights into balancing family life with the challenges of m…