The Modern Acre

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Tune in this week to hear how Christine Moseley has grown her startup, Full Harvest, to fix one of the biggest problems in agriculture: food waste. Full Harvest is the first B2B marketplace for imperfect and surplus produce. Christine shares the details behind how the company started, the challenges she's faced, and what the company is focused on the rest of the year. Don't miss this episode! Connect with Full Harvest Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We had the great pleasure of interviewing a fellow podcaster and standout farm-marketer, Tim Young. Tim has an incredible story, from having a successful career in corporate America to leaving it all to start a farm while focusing on his family. As it turns out, Tim was rather successful farming and has since transitioned to build an online academy that helps farmers build and grow their small farm and direct-to-consumer products, not to mention a great podcast. We talk through Tim's career and he shares a ton of valuable insight along the way. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with Small Farm Nation Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Watch our Cheddar TV Segment HERE Tune in this week to hear from one of the premier thought leaders in the agriculture industry, Vonnie Estes. Vonnie holds the position of Vice President of Technology at the Produce Marketing Association and has an impressive background in science and technology as it relates to agriculture. Vonnie dives into a recent AgFunder article she wrote sharing 5 things she saw at the recent Agri-Tech Innovation Summit in San Francisco as well as sharing more about her role at PMA. You won't want to miss this episode! Connect with Vonnie LinkedIn | AgFunder Article | PMA Website Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Henry Gordon-Smithis the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, an urban agriculture consulting company. Agritecture was started by Henry as a blog resource for all things urban agriculture news, business, and design. He shares about how he started his career in hydroponics and grew his blog into a successful consulting business. Henry gives his take on the current state of the industry, from industrial-scale, localized vertical farms to shipping container indoor farms. There is so much value in this episode whether you are interested in urban agriculture or you want to learn how to develop your network and influence to start a business. Don't miss this one! Connect with Agritecture Website | Instagram | Twitter | Podcast Connect with Teens for Food Justice HERE TMA Spotlight | Hingtgen Farms Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE You won't want to miss this episode talking with Doug Brunner, a California farmer and businessman who left his family's dairy operation to start and scale his own farm. Doug has a passion for agriculture and shares his experience of navigating farming in 2019. He also talks about a new venture called The Ag Center 59, which is one-stop-shop of ag businesses, servicing farms across California. Tune in! Connect with The Ag Center 59 Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This week on the podcast we welcome Tara Vander Dussen, better known online as the New Mexico Milkmaid. Tara started her blog to share her story about being in the dairy industry and what she has learned along the way. She shares her vision for her brand, how it started, and how she's moving it forward, including how to monetize the brand. Tune in to learn more how to leverage your influence online! Books: Good to Great, Building a Story Brand, How to Win Friends and Influence People Podcasts: Stuff You Should Know, The End of the World, How I Built This App: Instagram Influencer: Five Marys Farm Connect with New Mexico Milkmaid Website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Tune in to hear the story of how Kyle McMahon built his company, TractorZoom, which is revolutionizing how farmers are finding farm equipment auctions. Connect with TractorZoom Website | Instagram | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Porter Road is revolutionizing the way poultry is processed and how it's sent to you. Founder James Peisker shares the story of how he and co-founder, Chris Carter, started a meat catering service which evolved over time to a storefront in Nashville and now an online business. Porter Road partners with farmers to provide the highest quality and standard meat and are taking on the large poultry industry in the process. Tune in and learn the whole story! Connect with Porter Road Website | Instagram | Facebook Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram | Twitter

In this popular episode, we re-air the story of the beverage business, SAP!, with co-founders Chas Smith and Nikita Salmon. SAP! offers sparkling water that's flavored with maple and birch sap, straight from Chas and Nikita's home state of Vermont. We discuss their upbringing in Vermont and how the maple industry has evolved. They share how they started the ag business and have scaled it through supply chain optimization, local and regional sales distribution, and marketing through social media. We could not stop asking questions and digging into how they've grown their business from nothing. Tune in! Connect with SAP! Website | Instagram

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Brennan Turner is the CEO and co-founder of FarmLead, North America's largest grain marketplace. He joins us for a wide-ranging conversation that you won't want to miss. Learn how he left Wall Street to come back home to build and scale the startup aimed at transforming how grain marketing is done. Tune in! Connect with Farm Lead Website | Twitter | Breakfast Brief Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Pivot Bio is one of the hottest new startups out there today, but they are no flash in the pan. Pivot Bio has developed a first-of-its-kind, nitrogen-producing microbe that is changing the way nitrogen is applied to corn. This means less fertilizer work for farmers and a more reliable and consistent method for delivering plant nutrition. Tune in to hear from Sarah Bloch and learn more about the technology and how the startup began and has scaled over time. Connect with Pivot Bio Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

ENTER THE GIVEAWAY HERE We made it! We could not be more thrilled to reach this milestone and can't thank YOU enough for tuning in. For this episode, Tim and Tyler talk through the top takeaways from a year of the podcast. 1) Ag businesses that are successful focus on the farmer first and provide clear value to them Check out the episodes HERE 2) Social media wins - not for the sake of social media, but for connecting with real people (customers, partners, etc.) Check out the episodes HERE 3) Direct-to-consumer strategy is increasingly achievable and effective due to internet/social with a plethora of simple, low-cost e-commerce tools Check out the episodes HERE 4) Time, effort, and resources should be spent on understanding the market and what people are buying NOT on philosophical opinions of organic vs. conventional (vs. non-GMO, etc.) Check out the episodes HERE 5) Non-traditional agriculture (vertical, indoor, urban, hydroponics, aquaculture) have their place and have good upsides. They are a SUPPLEMENT not a REPLACEMENT in ag innovation Check out the episodes HERE 6) The biggest challenge/opportunity in agriculture is the labor shortage. The idea/company that can effectively solve pieces of this problem will win Check out the episodes HERE Connect with The Modern Acre Website | Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We're so excited to partner with the International Agri-Center, which is set to hold the 52nd World Ag Expo February 12-14, 2019. The largest annual agricultural exposition of its kind, World Ag Expo boasts more than 1,500 exhibitors displaying cutting-edge agricultural technology and equipment on 2.6 million square feet of exhibit space. In 2018, 106,700 people came from 49 states and 63 countries to attend the 51st World Ag Expo. We sit down and talk with Jennifer Fawkes who is in charge of Marketing for the event. She provides background on the Ag Expo and how they have involved over time. We discuss the challenges and opportunities planning and executing an event like this requires. We will be attending the Expo in February and hope to see you there! Be on the lookout next week for our giveaway which will include 4 tickets to the event! Coupon Code: ModAcre Connect with the World Ag Expo Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Whether you're interested in building an ag business or want to know more about advancements made in agronomic testing, this episode is FIRE. This interview was the perfect way to kick off 2019. We interview the President and Co-Founder of Trace Genomics, a technology startup changing how agronomic testing is done through testing the soil's DNA and getting that information in the hands of farmers. So much good stuff in this one, tune in! Connect with Trace Genomics Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram | Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We loved this episode. You won't want to miss how Bryton Shang and Aquabyte are disrupting a very specific niche of agriculture, aquaculture. Tune in to learn about what Aquabyte is up to, how they are building and going to market with their product, and more about the industry of aquaculture. Most importantly, you will learn about how they are using cutting end technology to build a promising business in agriculture. Connect with Aquabite Website | Twitter | Careers Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We had a little break and are so excited to release a brand new episode! This week we sit down with Eamon Flood of Granular, a popular suite of farm management software. We discuss Eamon's background and what makes Granular unique and beneficial for the farmer. He also shares how Granular has scaled over time and how they plan to double-down on UI in 2019. Tune in! Connect with Granular Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This is a must-listen episode with HarvestPort CEO, Brian Dawson. Not only do we dive deep on Brian's latest venture with HarvestPort, but we also talk about the agtech industry landscape as a whole. Brian shares how HarvestPort originated and how it has continued to innovate through a hybrid marketing approach, while continuing to listen to its customers to evolve over time. Soak up all the insight you can from Brian in this episode- tune in! Connect with HarvestPort Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Re-airing one of our most popular episodes, Episode 4 with Jesse Vollmar. Tim and Tyler also share some details of a recent wine project from Gary Vee. Tune in! On this episode we have a hugely valuable conversation with Jesse Vollmar, Founder and CEO of the farm management technology company, FarmLogs. Jesse discusses his passion for technology and software development, and how he brought that passion back to the agriculture community. We talk through the difference between maximizing yields and maximizing profits, as well as what lessons he has learned as a CEO. Jesse touches on the importance of net neutrality and how technology will continue to impact agriculture. FarmLogs is a platform of easy-to-use tools and software that enables farmers to more effectively leverage data on the farm. There are over 50,000 farms covering over 80M acres that use FarmLogs, allowing thousands of farmers to run more efficient and profitable businesses. That's a LOT of modern acres. Check out FarmLogs HERE

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We are re-airing one of our most popular episodes ever! Well worth a second listen as there's so much good stuff packed in this one. In this episode, we talk to Jay Hill, who grew his family's 10 acre hobby farm into a 17,000 acre farming operation today. Jay talks about his journey from a 16-year-old who knew he wanted to build the farm to how he has scaled the farm to multiple locations with a diverse crop portfolio. Jay has successfully leveraged social media to not only build brand awareness, but also to drive sales to his business. This is a must-listen! So much good info. Connect with Jay Twitter | Instagram | Podcast Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We've all been waiting for it... (right?!) It only took 42 episodes for us to finally discuss blockchain! We couldn't have had a better guest on to discuss the application of blockchain technology in food and ag. Raja Ramachandran is the CEO and co-founder of ripe.io, which is transforming the food and ag industry by bringing transparency and solutions to the supply chain through blockchain and the internet of things. Raja shares more about what blockchain is, how ripe.io fits in, and where the industry is going. You won't want to miss this episode! Connect with Ripe.io Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Shay Myers is the owner and general manager of Owyhee Produce, a Oregon-based, multi-generational, vertically-integrated farm. Shay exemplifies what The Modern Acre is all about. We talk about how he and the team at Owyhee are innovating their business through value-add operations, technology, and marketing. Shay talks about his influence on LinkedIn and how that has opened doors for him and the farm business. We loved talking with Shay and hope you'll listen in! Connect with Owyhee Website | LinkedIn Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twittera

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Bowery Farming is rethinking farming and we had the great pleasure to talk with the person who is helping bring the future to life there. Henry Sztul is the Head of R&D and BoweryOS. We discuss Bowery's vision and mission for the future of agriculture, focused on bringing fresh and local produce to cities around the world. Bowery leverages advanced technology to scale up their operations. Henry had plenty of great insight to share that you won't want to miss, especially if you are interested in the world of indoor/vertical farming! Connect with Bowery Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Sarah Nolet knows the AgTech space and works with both startups, corporates, and farmers in the industry to help create and build the future of food and agriculture. We dive into her company, AgThentic, which provides leading consulting services to the industry. Sarah shares how the company was originated and how it has evolved and grown to now include a venture capital arm. Not only does she share about building her business, but Sarah also has so much good insight on the industry as a whole. Tune in! Connect with AgThentic Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Anna Haldewang's class project in college has turned into her full time job with the help of some viral media coverage highlighting her unique idea. Tune in to learn more about Plan Bee, Anna's company that is developing a drone that mimics the work of a bee by pollinating plants. Anna is very passionate about the issues affecting bees and it was great learning more about the business as it's entering the next phase of development. Drones, labor, entrepreneurship- this episode packs a punch! Connect with Plan Bee Website | LinkedIn Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

We had the great honor to interview the co-founder and CEO of Square Roots, Tobias Peggs. Tobias has an incredibly successful career as the CEO of multiple companies, acquired by Adobe and Walmart, not to mention a background in Artificial Intelligence. Tobias shares the story of how Square Roots started with co-founder Kimbal Musk. Square Roots is a platform and program that empowers and trains urban farmers to grow leafy greens in modified storage container units. Tobias goes in to detail how they approach urban/indoor farming and have evolved their go to market strategy. Don't miss this! Connect with Square Roots Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We have finally made it around to one of our favorite topics -- beer! We had the great pleasure to talk to an industry veteran, Ron Silberstein, who has founded one of the first organic breweries and, most recently, the first craft malting house on the west coast. Admiral Maltings utilizes a traditional, low-volume method to malt grain and barely from local farmers. Ron shares more about the whole malting process and how to create a premium product from a traditionally commodity market. Connect with Admiral Maltings Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Our first repeat guest on the show is Chris Laudando. Chris was a part of the Forbes AgTech Summit episode (listen here) and after talking to him, we knew we had to get him back on the show for a full episode. Chris has so much insight to offer in the food and ag tech space with his work at Motive Engineering, which is an engineering services firm that accelerates product development for their clients. Chris joined Motivo as part of an acquisition of a company he started focused on creative and innovative solutions in the food and ag sectors. This is a must-listen, tune in! Connect with Motivo Website | Facebook Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This episode showcases the best of startup innovation in food and ag! We had the pleasure of talking with Nina Meijers, who is a Senior Associate and Platform Manager of FoodBytes! by Rabobank. FoodBytes! was launched within Rabobank as an initiative to engage with the startup community, focusing on food and ag. Nina has extensive background in sustainable food and ag tech and discusses how the program started and how it has experienced incredible growth over the past few years. This episode has so much good stuff, whether you're interested in how to build a brand, grow a platform, or just interested in how Rabobank is approaching the startup world. Too good not to listen! Connect with FoodBytes! Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We had the great pleasure of interviewing a fellow podcaster and standout farm-marketer, Tim Young. Tim has an incredible story, from having a successful career in corporate America to leaving it all to start a farm while focusing on his family. As it turns out, Tim was rather successful farming and has since transitioned to build an online academy that helps farmers build and grow their small farm and direct-to-consumer products, not to mention a great podcast. We talk through Tim's career and he shares a ton of valuable insight along the way. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with Small Farm Nation Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We loved talking with Alexandra "Rae" Danell, who started Harvest Joy Design to share the unique story of farms through photography. With a passion for agriculture and marketing, Rae decided to start a business outside of her day job. We discuss how her previous experience led her back to the world of agriculture and how she started and approaches her business. She provides a ton of amazing insight for anyone looking to improve their social media marketing. Tune in! Connect with Harvest Joy Design Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We loved getting to talk to Igino Cafiero, who is the co-founder and CEO of Bear Flag Robotics. Bear Flag is a startup focused on tackling the challenge of automating farms to reduce cost, increase output, and make farms safer. Igino shares more about the origins of Bear Flag, how they approach autonomy, and how to run a company that's so dynamic. The future of farming is closer than you think, tune in! Connect with Bear Flag Robotics Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE On our 30th episode (!!!) we had the great privilege to talk with Rob Reclerc, who is the Co-Founder and CEO of AgFunder. AgFunder is the leading online investment platform, focused on AgriFood Tech investments. We talk about how the business started, how it's evolved, and how it's focused on media and news to grow their online presence. Rob had so much insight to share about the state of the industry, not to mention how to start a thriving ag business. Tune in! Connect with AgFunder Website | Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This week we talk with Harry Ferdon of SWIIM System, which was recently ranked as one of the Top 25 Most Innovative AgTech Startups by Forbes for the second straight year! The water challenge facing farmers across America and globally has come up many times on the podcast. We were thrilled to dive into SWIIM System's business model and learn about the value they provide farmers and how they have evolved over time. Harry discusses their focus on technology, their customers, and the industry. We hope you enjoy! Connect with SWIIM Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Brett Podolsky joins The Modern Acre to talk about how he helped create the Farmer's Dog, a dog food company focused on using real, fresh food and delivering customized servings to their customers. Brett shares the vision behind the company and why using real food is so important to the brand. While the company is not directly involved in a agriculture at the farm level, there is SO much insight from building a direct-to-consumer business, cutting out middlemen, focus on high quality food, marketing, and more! Let us know what you think! Connect with The Farmer's Dog Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE What a great, jam-packed episode! We chat with Curtis Garner of Bowles Farming Company, an innovative 6th-generation family owned and operated farm in California. Curtis dives deep into the vision, operations, and challenges at Bowles. We discuss everything from conventional vs. organic and labor challenges to agtech and sustainability. If you are involved in agriculture, there is something in this episode for you or your money back (good thing we don't charge for this amazing content). Tune in! Connect with Bowles Farming Company Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This week we talk with Adam and Jean O'Neal of PepperHarrow Farm. PepperHarrow Farm is a 20-acre boutique flower farm in Iowa that Adam and Jenn have scaled over time without increasing acreage. They have done this by leveraging multiple revenue streams and optimizing their business strategy. We talk everything from farmers markets to growing an authentic social media. SO much good value in this episode, tune in! Connect with PepperHarrow Farm Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Check out the Forbes AgTech Summit HERE Indianapolis Summit in September HERE We had the opportunity to do live interviews with 3 speakers from the Forbes AgTech Summit in Salinas last week! We wanted to extract as much value from these guests in our short time, so we asked them these two questions: What do you think is the biggest challenge facing the agriculture industry today? What technology or idea do you find most compelling in agriculture right now? The three guests cover a great range of topics and ideas: Dan Harburg, Venture Associate at Anterra Capital Kyle Bridgeforth, Partner and Accounts Manager at Bridgeforth Farms Chris Laudando, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Motivo Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE We loved the chance to talk to Noushin Ketabi about starting Vega Coffee by focusing on empowering growers at the farm level in Nicaragua. What makes Vega unique is cutting out the middle men in the coffee supply chain. Noushin talks about the origins of Vega, scaling the business, optimizing the supply chain and logistics, and organic growth. If you're interested in companies that are narrowing the gap between the farm and the consumer, this episode is for you! Connect with Vega Website | Instagram Coupon Code THEMODERNACRE at checkout for your 1st shipment free!! Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Check out the Forbes AgTech Summit HERE Tune in to hear the story of how Chiles Wilson started Branch to Box, a fruit delivery service that provides companies with fresh produce and snacks on a recurring, subscription basis. This episode has it all, as we talk through starting a company solo, early challenges, how to pivot, and how to grass-roots market your business. Chiles also shares how he is now scaling the business with grower-partners and is able to penetrate additional markets. Learn more about this fast-growing sector of produce delivery and let us know what you think! Connect with Branch to Box Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Check out the Forbes AgTech Summit HERE Farming.... In the ocean. Roger Bason, CEO of 3D Ocean Farm, shares his wealth of knowledge on the ocean farming industry. We dive into his background, what aquaculture is, and his latest venture in the space, 3D Ocean Farm, which is being funded through an impact investing platform called Rabble. Roger take us inside an ocean farming operation, from setup and planting to harvesting and value-add processing. "Kelp is the new kale!" Connect with 3D Ocean Farm (Rabble) Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE FarmHer was founded by Marji Guyler-Alaniz to shine a light on women in agriculture through photography. It has since grown into a massive online community and media business with a presence online, on TV, and at events. Marji and FarmHer's communications manager, Lexi Marek, talk about how the business was formed and how it has evolved and grown over time. We discuss everything from events to merchandise to how to best connect with your audience. This episode has so much value if you're interested in started a business around your passion. Tune in! Connect with FarmHer Website | Instagram| Twitter| Spotify Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Small Robot Company's name is simple, but their vision is vast. Founders Ben Scott-Robinson and Sam Watson Jones talk about how their UK startup was formed and how they plan to execute their vision. The company is developing a three-robot autonomous system unlike anything seen in the tractor space. Ben and Sam share how they plan to go-to-market as "farming as a service" and how they work with farmers to communicate their value proposition. Tune in and let us know what you think! Connect with Small Robot Company Website | Twitter| Indigogo Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE This is a must-listen episode with HarvestPort CEO, Brian Dawson. Not only do we dive deep on Brian's latest venture with HarvestPort, but we also talk about the agtech industry landscape as a whole. Brian shares how HarvestPort originated and how it has continued to innovate through a hybrid marketing approach, while continuing to listen to its customers to evolve over time. Soak up all the insight you can from Brian in this episode- tune in! Connect with HarvestPort Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Henry Gordon-Smith is the Founder and Managing Director of Agritecture, an urban agriculture consulting company. Agritecture was started by Henry as a blog resource for all things urban agriculture news, business, and design. He shares about how he started his career in hydroponics and grew his blog into a successful consulting business. Henry gives his take on the current state of the industry, from industrial-scale, localized vertical farms to shipping container indoor farms. There is so much value in this episode whether you are interested in urban agriculture or you want to learn how to develop your network and influence to start a business. Don't miss this one! Connect with Agritecture Website | Instagram | Twitter Connect with Teens for Food Justice HERE Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE California Olive Ranch is the premier olive oil producer in America. We had the great opportunity to talk with Logan Jennings, the production operations manager at CA Olive Ranch, to discuss his journey with the company over the past several years. Logan entered the company as an entry-level employee and has gained responsibility while learning much of the full business operation. He now oversees the entire mill operation. Logan talks about the olive oil industry, CA Olive Ranch's focus on the customer, and why it's important to consolidate your product portfolio to maximize operational efficiency. Logan has a wealth of knowledge and he shared a ton of information that's too good not to miss! Tune in and let us know what you think! Connect with CA Olive Ranch Website | Twitter| Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE In this episode, we talk with Michael Mazourek, who is one of the founders and head breeder at Row 7 Seeds. Row 7 is completely rethinking seed development. Where most seed companies are focused on maximizing quality and yield, Row 7 is focused on maximizing different attributes: taste and flavor. Row 7 is developing seeds for new breeds of vegetables by working directly with chefs. Michael talks about his background in seed science and how his passion for the field ultimately led him to Row 7. We cover Row 7's innovative approach, working with growers and chefs directly, and how Row 7 is focused on building their brand online through their website and social media. Tons of good takeaways in this episode, tune in! Connect with Row 7 Seeds Website | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE If you are just getting into farming or need some inspiration for thinking creatively in agriculture, this is the episode for you. Brad Squires joins us to talk about how he transitioned out of the tech industry, where he helped build an incredibly successful B2B software company, to how he is now jumping into agriculture. Although Brad is just starting out, he shares valuable insight into how he plans to maximize a relatively small farm into an Ag Experience, focusing on community involvement and agritourism. We discuss several go-to-market strategies that he is thinking through and much more. Tune in! Connect with Brad LinkedIn Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE If you've wanted to learn more about hydroponics and how the technology can fit into your business, this is the episode for you. We talk with Joe Swartz, Vice President of Sales with American Hydroponics, or AmHydro. He has over 30 years of hydroponics experience, originally converting his own farm to maximize the business. Joe shares important insight into what hydroponics is and what it isn't, how it compares to organic methods, and how to discern up and coming technology. We get into how AmHydro has innovated by building a solution oriented business and focusing on the success of their customers. Tune in to learn more about building a business around the proven method that can diversify farms: hydroponics! Connect with AmHydro Website | Instagram Connect with Joe Twitter Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE In this episode, we talk to Jay Hill, who grew his family's 10 acre hobby farm into a 17,000 acre farming operation today. Jay talks about his journey from a 16-year-old who knew he wanted to build the farm to how he has scaled the farm to multiple locations with a diverse crop portfolio. Jay has successfully leveraged social media to not only build brand awareness, but also to drive sales to his business. This is a must-listen! So much good info. Connect with Jay Twitter | Instagram Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter

Join our Closed Facebook Group HERE Trent Meyer is the Executive Vice President of DOT Technology, which is reimagining the future of farming through autonomous technology. Trent shares the story of how he unknowingly ended up working for the top-secret project under the vision and leadership of DOT's founder, Norbert Beaujot. Trent discusses DOT's innovative business model that acts as base infrastructure technology to broader autonomous applications and how the team at DOT has been strategic about their marketing approach. We discuss how autonomous technology can disrupt agriculture, while leveraging increasingly available and competitively priced technology. Trent is focused on how DOT is providing value to farmers and how the "next big thing" in agriculture may not be where people expect it to come from. We are really excited for our first episode focused on the equipment aspect of agriculture - autonomous equipment no less! Connect with DOT Website | Instagram Donate to Saskatchewan Special Olympics HERE Connect with The Modern Acre Website| Instagram| Twitter