Barn Talk
Barn Talk
Tork and Sawyer Whisler
From $4 Corn Lows to Podcast Pros: Farm4Profit's Lessons on Surviving Tough Markets
1 hour 54 minutes Posted Sep 8, 2025 at 3:15 pm.
"Share the Show, Spread Value"
"Building a Thriving Conference Niche"
From Firefighter to Farmland Investments
"Crazy Manure Hauler and Pig Contracts"
Corey's Impact on Podcast Production
Time: The Biggest Podcasting Challenge
Trade Shows: Key to Partner Growth
"Communication Crisis in Agriculture"
Balancing Screen Time and Engagement
Encouraging Kids' Farm Involvement
Agronomy: Navigating Information Overload
Farming Struggles Without Diversified Income
Balancing Farm Operations & Family
Unsuccessful Satellite Talk
Occasional Chats and Guest Plans
"Enhancing Farm Profitability"
"Forming Friendships Through Interviews"
"Social Media's Impact on Rural Awareness"
Automobile Era Displaced Horse Industry
Choosing Finance to Avoid Struggle
Advice to My Younger Self
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Welcome back to Barn Talk! In this special guest episode, hosts Sawyer and Tork open up the barn doors to welcome the crew from the Farm4Profit podcast—Corey, Dave, and Tanner—for a lively, wide-ranging conversation about life in agriculture, the world of ag podcasting, and so much more. From humble beginnings podcasting in a basement bedroom surrounded by spare blankets, to building a multi-host, multi-platform media brand, the Farm4Profit team shares their journey, biggest growing pains, and the lessons they've learned along the way.
The crew gets candid about balancing full-time work, family, and the never-ending grind of farming—all while building an audience and staying ahead in the quickly evolving digital landscape. Together, they tackle hot topics like farm profitability, barriers for new and first-generation farmers, generational shifts, changing technology, and the challenges facing agriculture today. Expect real talk on everything from the best equipment investments to the importance of mental health, family dynamics, and passing on knowledge to the next generation.
Packed with laughs, a little bit of friendly roasting, and practical advice, this episode is a peek behind the curtain into the community that keeps rural America running. Whether you're a farmer, AG professional, or just love a good story about hard work and passionate people, you won't want to miss this one! So sit back and enjoy as Barn Talk and Farm4Profit let it all out in the barn—because what happens at the barn, doesn’t always stay there.
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