Emma from everywhere calls no place home because wherever there is dry wheat to be harvested IS home. This week we learn about custom harvest crews and how a convoy of combines, tractors, grain carts, semi trucks and trailers travels all across the country in search of dry wheat. We also get to hear Emma's story as a first generation farmer and how she got involved in agriculture with her Farm Tours and social media. If you've ever wondered what it's like chasing golden waves of grain from Texas to Montana, this episode is for you!

We hear all the time how impossible it is to start a farm from scratch, so today we decided to squash this myth once and for all. In this weeks episode we chat with Gavin Spoor, a first generation farmer from Missouri who started out with 6 acres of popcorn in college and worked his tail off to become a full fledged farmer. We had a chance to hear his story, learn what it takes to grow the perfect popcorn kernel and how aspiring farmers can get started. Turns out the answer is pretty simple. Dreams only work if you do. So pop a big bag of Spoor Farms popcorn, sit back and enjoy this inspirational episode.

This week we head to Noah's favorite state of Iowa to visit with Huey Boelen about growing Microgreens. Originally from the Netherlands, Huey shares his story of moving to America to run a dairy farm with his family and how he transitioned from poking cow placentas to cutting lettuce everyday. From seed selection, germination, harvest and delivery Huey walks us through their process and what makes these nutrient packed little bites of energy into a profitable business.

Everyone's familiar with popular pollinators such as honeybees and butterflies, but did you know mosquitoes and bats are also responsible for pollinating crops? This week we invited the Queen of Bees from the Empire State, Hannah with Hannah's Honeycomb on to give us the all the buzz on how important pollinators are to the food and drinks we consume everyday. You'll learn some amazing facts about honeybees and how you can play a part in helping native pollinators thrive in your area.

This week we're headed to Big Sky Country to learn all about bison (or is it buffalo?) from Jon at Roam Free Bison ranch in Montana. We had the chance to learn a little bit of bison history and how the dreams of a young child in Yellowstone Park came true. We also discuss the nature of the meat itself and what sets it apart from other forms of proteins. Buckle your seatbelt and stay in your cars because this episode is going to get wild!

In the exciting return of the Farming For Dummies podcast for season 2 we are kicking things off with the Queen of Chickens, Lisa Steele of Fresh Eggs Daily. We discuss the current chicken feed conspiracies, egg shortages and some of the most popular myths around chickens.

Your favorite farmers are back on the mic for season two and he have so much ground to cover! Episode 1 of Season 2 drops March 14th! 

In this exciting finale episode of season 1 , Tyler takes a deep dive into the rich history of mules. The mule today is mostly considered a novelty, but this beast of burden was once only rode by royalty in some nations. From mysterious beginnings and some pretty wild breeding programs, the mule slowly rose to prominence and once it hit the scene, those long ears would change the world forever. Join us as we explore the vast history of the mule and how it became the backbone of building civilization.  

California is known for gold, sunshine, and beaches, but today we are going to add another word to that list and that is sweet potatoes! We had the opportunity to speak with Alexandra with Harvest Joy who told us all about how photographing produce lead her on a journey into the world of sweet potatoes. Baked, casseroled, or in a pie there is no bad way to enjoy these delicious roots. Grab your shovels, because you're gonna dig it! 

Today we're headed across the pond, not for the fish and chips, but to learn all about farriers. Danny Gallagher from Cumbria England takes us into the exciting world of shoeing horses and the journey he took to becoming a farrier. We learned strait from the horse mouth why horses need shoes, if it hurts them at all and why a healthy hoof is so important. You'll see by the end of this episode why Danny has a colt following.