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The Baker & The Farmer - Podcast

The Baker & The Farmer

Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.

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Average duration
62 minutes
Episodes
66
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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Episode 63 - Simplifying Farming: The Babylon Micro-Farms Story

Episode 63 - Simplifying Farming: The Babylon Micro-Farms Story

In this episode of The Baker and The Farmer Podcast, we sit down with Graham Smith, CTO and co-founder of Babylon Micro-Farms — a startup born at the University of Virginia that’s making it easier th…

00:47:35  |   Wed 16 Apr 2025
Episode 62 - Houff Corporation: Neil Houff’s Journey in Agriculture & Business

Episode 62 - Houff Corporation: Neil Houff’s Journey in Agriculture & Business

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Neil Houff, president of Houff Corporation, to hear his incredible journey from a passion for farming to leading a thriving business in the trucking an…

01:04:33  |   Wed 02 Apr 2025
Episode 61 - Words to Live By: Some of our Favorite Quotes

Episode 61 - Words to Live By: Some of our Favorite Quotes

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy dive into some of the most impactful quotes they’ve encountered and how these words have shaped their perspectives on life, business, and leadership. From wisdom on …

00:41:56  |   Wed 12 Mar 2025
Episode 60 - Spring Update: New Ventures, Family Business & The Power of Gratitude

Episode 60 - Spring Update: New Ventures, Family Business & The Power of Gratitude

As spring rolls in, Daniel and Buddy sit down to share what’s on the horizon for each of them. Buddy talks about raising more of their own food on the farm and how he’s encouraging his kids to start …

00:41:49  |   Wed 05 Mar 2025
Episode 59 - From Architecture to Authentic Texas BBQ: The ZZQ Story

Episode 59 - From Architecture to Authentic Texas BBQ: The ZZQ Story

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Chris and Orange, the dynamic duo behind ZZQ Texas Craft BBQ and Eazzy Burger in Richmond, VA. Chris, a Texas native, moved to Virginia to study archit…

01:06:57  |   Wed 19 Feb 2025
Episode 58 - (Part 2) Joel Salatin on Hard Work, Frugality, the Future of Farming and His Advice to the Next Generation of Farmers

Episode 58 - (Part 2) Joel Salatin on Hard Work, Frugality, the Future of Farming and His Advice to the Next Generation of Farmers

Conversation with Joel Salatin PART 1

In this second conversation with the legendary Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, Buddy and Daniel dive deeper into Joel's journey—how frugality and relentless hard …

01:02:31  |   Wed 12 Feb 2025
Episode 57 - (Part 1) The

Episode 57 - (Part 1) The "Lunatic Farmer" Speaks: Joel Salatin on Food & Freedom

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with the one and only Joel Salatin, the self-proclaimed Lunatic Farmer of Polyface Farms. Fresh off attending the Make America Healthy Again Inaugural Ball,…

01:05:41  |   Wed 05 Feb 2025
Episode 56 - From Living in the Basement to Early Financial Freedom with Chris Miller of Miller Tree Experts

Episode 56 - From Living in the Basement to Early Financial Freedom with Chris Miller of Miller Tree Experts

In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Chris Miller, owner of Miller Tree Experts, to hear his incredible story of perseverance and grit. Growing up in a large family, Chris learned the valu…

01:43:13  |   Wed 29 Jan 2025
Episode 55 - Alex Griffith's Real Estate Development Journey From California Dreams Back to His Richmond Roots

Episode 55 - Alex Griffith's Real Estate Development Journey From California Dreams Back to His Richmond Roots

In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Alex Griffith of Two Creeks Development. Alex shares his inspiring journey from working construction jobs in college to moving to California and partne…

01:10:40  |   Wed 22 Jan 2025
Episode 54 - 2024 Recap: What Worked, What Didn't, and Our Plans for 2025

Episode 54 - 2024 Recap: What Worked, What Didn't, and Our Plans for 2025

Listen in as Daniel and Buddy take a moment to reflect on their business journeys in 2024. In this episode, they share their biggest wins, including unexpected successes and growth moments that shape…

01:09:13  |   Wed 15 Jan 2025
Episode 53 -  Smoke In Chimneys (Part II): Ty Walker Shares A Deeper Dive into Life, Business, and Sustainability

Episode 53 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part II): Ty Walker Shares A Deeper Dive into Life, Business, and Sustainability

In this second episode with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, Daniel and Buddy explore Ty's holistic philosophy on life and business. Ty opens up about what health and sustainability mean to him…

00:38:01  |   Wed 13 Nov 2024
Episode 52 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part I): Trout Farmer Ty Walker’s Return to His Roots and His Passion to Succeed

Episode 52 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part I): Trout Farmer Ty Walker’s Return to His Roots and His Passion to Succeed

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, a trout farm nestled in the mountains of Virginia. Ty shares the fascinating twists and turns of his story—from …

00:44:49  |   Wed 06 Nov 2024
Episode 51 - We Took a Break: Life Updates, Fall Fest Recap, and Planning Our Next Physical Challenge

Episode 51 - We Took a Break: Life Updates, Fall Fest Recap, and Planning Our Next Physical Challenge

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down to catch up on recent life events. From navigating an unexpected family emergency to sharing the latest updates on Seasons' Yield's much-anticipated Fall Fe…

00:46:40  |   Wed 30 Oct 2024
Episode 50 - Back to the Land: Steve Hart’s Vision for Family, Farming, and Building Community

Episode 50 - Back to the Land: Steve Hart’s Vision for Family, Farming, and Building Community

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Steve and Christina Hart, Buddy’s neighbors and fellow farmers, to explore Steve’s inspiring journey from a career in the U.S. Army to fulfilling his l…

01:25:33  |   Wed 02 Oct 2024
Episode 49 - A New Vision for Seasons' Yield Cafe and Insights from Tatte Bakery

Episode 49 - A New Vision for Seasons' Yield Cafe and Insights from Tatte Bakery

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share exciting updates on their businesses. Daniel unveils the new vision he and Fawn have for Seasons' Yield Cafe, highlighting fresh ideas for the future of the ca…

00:47:19  |   Wed 25 Sep 2024
Episode 48 - The World's Largest Place-Based Business: Walmart and What We Can Learn From Founder, Sam Walton

Episode 48 - The World's Largest Place-Based Business: Walmart and What We Can Learn From Founder, Sam Walton

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy look at the life and legacy of Sam Walton, the visionary founder of Walmart. Drawing from his business philosophies, they discuss key principles that guided Walton’s…

00:32:27  |   Wed 18 Sep 2024
Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter

Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter

In this episode, we sit down with Tina & Kirk Miller, owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a thriving outdoor supplies store with six locations across Virginia. They share their journey from bootstrapping …

01:42:50  |   Wed 11 Sep 2024
Episode 46 - Cold Plunge & Community

Episode 46 - Cold Plunge & Community

In this episode, Daniel and Buddy share stories from their recent guys' trip with the founder of Ice Barrel. Tune in to hear about their icy adventures, the conversations that sparked new perspective…

00:37:52  |   Wed 04 Sep 2024
Episode 45 - A Year of Growth: Ben Beichler (Creambrook Farm) on Navigating Growth and Challenges in the Raw Milk Industry

Episode 45 - A Year of Growth: Ben Beichler (Creambrook Farm) on Navigating Growth and Challenges in the Raw Milk Industry

In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Ben Beichler of Creambrook Farm, home to the world's largest raw milk dairy herd share. Almost a year has passed since Ben last joined the podcast, and…

01:19:37  |   Wed 21 Aug 2024
Episode 44 - What Drives Your Business?: A Recap of Our Trip To Virginia Beach

Episode 44 - What Drives Your Business?: A Recap of Our Trip To Virginia Beach

In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down to reflect on their recent trip to Virginia Beach, where they had the chance to interview a diverse range of entrepreneurs. They dive into the highlights of…

00:34:47  |   Wed 14 Aug 2024
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