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Beyond The Crops136. Grain Bin Safety Week: A Survivor's Story and Essential Tips for Every FarmWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life. This week, Jena and Mary Pat are tackling one of the most critical topics in agriculture: grain bin safety. They are joined by two special guests, sisters Missy and Maddie of "The Central Illinois Sisters," for a conversation that is both harrowing and hopeful. Missy shares her powerful, first-hand account of a near-fatal accident with a sweep auger and the miraculous moments that saved her life. This episode is a must-listen for every farm family, serving as a vital reminder of the dangers of complacency and the...
2026-02-1749 minBeyond The Crops135. We're Back! Vacations, Health Updates & Our Intentions for 2026Welcome back to Beyond the Crops for the first episode of 2026! After a much-needed January break, your hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are back behind the mics to catch up on life, travels, and what's on their hearts for the new year. This episode is a classic front-porch chat, filled with stories from their recent vacations, significant health updates, new hobbies, and their intentions for the year ahead.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ We're Back! Kicking off the new season with a prayer and a hilarious story about what...
2026-02-1147 minBeyond The Crops134. Wrapping Up 2025: A Raw 2025 Recap on Health, Healing & HopeWelcome back to Beyond the Crops for our final episode of the season! In this special solo episode, Jena is flying solo as Mary Pat is under the weather. After opening with a heartfelt prayer for health and a Christ-centered holiday season, Jena takes a moment to reflect on the year that was, the lessons learned, and what’s on the horizon for 2026. She shares a vulnerable and transparent look at her family’s intensive health and healing journey this past year, from startling lab results to the powerful tools they’ve used to detox and heal. This is a raw...
2025-12-3030 minBeyond The Crops133. You Asked, We Answered: Stay-at-Home Mom Life, Burnout & Finding "The One"Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Get ready for another rapid-fire Q&A episode where Jena and Mary Pat tackle your heartfelt and practical questions. After opening with a prayer, they dive straight into some of the most relatable struggles of motherhood and farm life. From navigating the tough transition to being a stay-at-home mom and recovering from burnout, to the secrets of a happy marriage and the daunting world of healthcare, this conversation is packed with vulnerability, wisdom, and actionable advice.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅...
2025-12-2343 minBeyond The Crops132. Is Total Acre Worth It? An Inside Look at the High-Yield Farmer NetworkWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! This week, Jena and Mary Pat are asking the question "What is Total Acre, and is it worth it?" They're joined by two very special guests who are deep in the trenches with this high-yield network: Mary Pat's husband Josh and fellow Wisconsin farmer Caleb Walters. From the community and networking to the data-driven trials and mindset shifts, they're breaking down what it takes to be a member, the biggest benefits they've seen on their own operations, and why it's about so much more than just chasing...
2025-12-1649 minBeyond The Crops131. Farm Wife's Guide to Christmas: Gifts, Traditions & Making Adult FriendsWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! As the Advent season begins, Jena and Mary Pat are kicking off the holidays with a fun, rapid-fire Q&A episode, tackling a sleigh-full of listener questions. After opening with a beautiful prayer for a Christ-centered season, they dive into everything from favorite Christmas traditions and non-toy gift ideas to the hilarious realities of making adult friends. Get ready for a conversation packed with laughter, practical advice, and plenty of festive spirit!📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ A Prayer for A...
2025-12-0956 minBeyond The Crops130. A Post-Thanksgiving Catch-Up: Falling Iguanas, Freeze Dryers, & Holiday PrepWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Fresh off the Thanksgiving holiday, Jena and Mary Pat are back for a classic catch-up episode that's equal parts heartfelt, hilarious, and helpful. They kick things off with a prayer for gratitude and peace as the holiday season begins. From there, they dive into everything from frustrating health updates and unlucky travel stories to decluttering tips, listener mail, and exciting news from their small businesses.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Health Updates & Holiday Recaps✅ A Sweet Listene...
2025-12-0253 minBeyond The Crops129. The Poop Test & Getting Unstuck: Answering Your Questions on Decluttering & Farm LifeWelcome back to Beyond the Cops, where farm life meets real life! In this episode, Jena and Mary Pat are giving a real-time update on the end of harvest and answering some fantastic listener questions. They kick things off by responding to a heartfelt voicemail from a listener navigating a tough season, which leads to an encouraging conversation about finding your place, embracing change, and trusting God's plan. From there, they dive into a fun and practical Q&A, covering everything from decluttering tips to the realities of homeschooling.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
2025-11-2537 minBeyond The Crops128. Harvest, Hunting & Heavenly Promises: A Candid Catch-UpWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this candid catch-up episode, Jena and Mary Pat dive into the realities of the late-harvest season and the unique pressures it brings. From navigating the "double whammy" of harvest and hunting season to sharing hilarious family stories this conversation is the perfect mix of laughter and life lessons. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ A Prayer for Harvest & Health ✅ Funny Hunting Stories✅ Food, Glorious Food✅ Marriage, Faith, and "Love and Respect"...
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Boldly GroundedFarm Life, Personal Growth, and Building a Business with Jena OchsnerFeel free to connect with Jena via e-mail at jena@doubleofarms.com. Or give her a follow @JENAOCHSNER on Instagram Also, applications are still open for Rural Rising https://ruralrisingretreat.my.canva.site/ In this episode of the Boldly Grounded Podcast, host Kylie Epperson welcomes her close friend Jena Ochsner. Jena is a farm wife, mother, entrepreneur, podcaster, and former labor and delivery nurse. Jena shares her transformative journey from having big city ambitions to embracing rural life and thriving in her various roles. They discuss the inception of her direct-to-consumer beef business and the pr...
2025-11-1141 minBeyond The Crops127. The Harvest Q&A: Our Unfiltered Answers to Your QuestionsWelcome back to Beyond the Cops, where farm life meets real life! Jena and Mary Pat are here to answer your questions! From practical questions about their favorite cab snacks and how to monetize social media, to thoughtful discussions on Bible study and navigating holiday family schedules, this episode is packed with stories, tips, and plenty of fun tangents.What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Harvest Updates✅ A Tangent on Farm Laundry✅ Things We're Loving Lately✅ Answering Your Questions!* Bible Study Ide...
2025-11-111h 00Beyond The Crops126. A Raw Talk on Harvest Pressure & Giving Yourself GraceWelcome back to Beyond the Cops, where farm life meets real life! In this raw and relatable harvest season check-in, Jena and Mary Pat get real about what it's like to navigate the busiest time of year when life throws you curveballs. Mary Pat opens up about feeling defeated after another vertigo episode sidelines her from the field, leading to a heartfelt conversation about self-preservation, giving yourself grace, and the pressures we put on ourselves. From harvest updates and homeschool realities to field meal ideas and tips for staying sane, this episode is a perfect front-porch chat for anyone...
2025-11-0450 minBeyond The Crops125. Breaking Free from Comparison: Finding Alignment in Your Farm LifeWelcome back to Beyond the Cops, where farm life meets real life! In this insightful and highly relatable episode, Jena and Mary Pat are tackling a thief that steals joy and paralyzes progress: comparison. After a quick harvest update filled with rain delays and breakdowns, they dive deep into why we compare, how it shows up in the ag world, and the practical, powerful steps you can take to break free. From social media pressures to finding your unique role on the farm, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone ready to stop looking sideways and start moving forward.
2025-10-2844 minBeyond The Crops124. Wisdom from a Matriarch: A Conversation with Glendia Beck of Beck's HybridsWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this truly special episode, Jena and Mary Pat are honored to sit down with a woman whose life is woven into the very fabric of agricultural legacy: Glendia Beck. As the wife of CEO Sonny Beck and a pivotal figure in the Beck's Hybrids story, Glendia shares a lifetime of wisdom, from the hilarious story of how she and Sonny really met (it started in the womb!) to the foundational principles that have guided their family and business for generations. This is a conversation brimming with...
2025-10-2158 minBeyond The Crops123: The Grandmas We Lost This Summer: A Tribute to the Matriarchs Who Shaped UsWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life. In this special and deeply personal episode, Jena and Mary Pat take a moment to pause amidst the harvest rush to honor the incredible women who shaped them. Between the two of them, they lost three beloved grandmothers this past summer, all of whom had deep roots in agriculture. Join them for a heartfelt conversation as they share cherished memories, funny stories, and the timeless values passed down from their family matriarchs.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ A Prayer for H...
2025-10-1447 minBeyond The Crops122. The Long Road to Answers: Mary Pat's Vertigo JourneyWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this deeply personal and highly-requested episode, Jena and Mary Pat get vulnerable about health. With Jena on the mend from a severe illness during the peak of harvest, the stage is set for a raw conversation about navigating health challenges during the busiest seasons. Mary Pat takes the lead, opening up in detail for the first time about her frustrating, months-long battle with vertigo. From the first dizzy spell in a Walmart aisle to a winding journey through different doctors and treatments, she shares the whole...
2025-10-0740 minBeyond The Crops121. Finding Calm in the Harvest ChaosWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Harvest is officially underway, and your hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are diving into the beautiful chaos of the season. This episode is a classic catch-up, blending real-time harvest updates with life-at-home adventures, listener voicemails, and some heartfelt encouragement for navigating heavy times with grace.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Harvest Has Begun! ✅ Homeschooling Update✅ School Life & Potty Training✅ Listener Voicemails! ✅ Harvest Meals & Treats✅ Thin...
2025-09-3045 minBeyond The Crops120. Revival is Here: Finding Boldness When the World is BrokenWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life. In this somber but hopeful episode, Jena and Mary Pat set aside their planned topic to speak from the heart about what’s been weighing on them. Opening with a heartfelt prayer, they dive into a candid conversation about navigating a world heavy with tragedy, the spiritual battles we all face, and the unwavering hope found in the Gospel. This isn't just a podcast episode; it's a front-porch chat about faith, conviction, and the urgent call for Christians to be a light in the darkness.📌 Wha...
2025-09-2345 minBeyond The Crops119. More Than an Event: Why Community Matters for Farm Wives + Case IH InterviewWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life. In this heartfelt and candid episode, Jena and Mary Pat take a moment to pause and reflect. Jena opens with a powerful prayer for a world heavy with tragedy, setting the stage for a conversation about finding hope, controlling what we can, and the immense value of community. Then, they dive into a full recap of their inspiring and cup-filling weekend at Kylie's Farm Wives Club, an event that couldn't have come at a better time.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
2025-09-161h 03Beyond The Crops118. The Ultimate Farm Show Recap: Beck's Tech Days & Farm Progress Show + Case IH InterviewWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Fresh off a whirlwind month of travel, your hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are here to recap their adventures at two major farm shows. From the incredible culture and cutting-edge research at Beck's Technology Days to the hustle and bustle of the Farm Progress Show, they're sharing the behind-the-scenes stories, coolest tech, and most inspiring moments. Plus, stick around to the end for a special live interview they recorded from the Case IH podcast studio at Farm Progress with tillage expert CJ Parker!
2025-09-091h 03Beyond The Crops117. Pivot Bio's Next Chapter: New Products, Carbon Opportunities, and a Global VisionWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they sit down with Lori Reese, the Director of Commercial Sustainability at Pivot Bio. This conversation is a fascinating deep dive into the future of farming, from cutting-edge microbial nitrogen products to the often-confusing world of carbon credits. Lori, who comes from a seventh-generation farm family on both sides, shares her unique perspective on innovation, sustainability, and leaving a lasting legacy.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Pivot Bio 1...
2025-09-0241 minBeyond The Crops116. Tackling Back-to-School Chaos, Farm Wife StyleWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this episode, your hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are tackling a topic on every parent's mind: heading back to school. With a fantastic listener question, they dive into prepping advice, lunch ideas, and strategies for managing the morning chaos. Coming from two different perspectives this year—Mary Pat sending her kids to school and Jena embarking on her first year of homeschooling—this conversation is packed with practical tips and relatable truths for any family navigating this seasonal shift.📌 What We Cove...
2025-08-2627 minBeyond The Crops115. Everything You Didn't Know About Peanuts with Dena Malsom of the National Peanut BoardWelcome back to Beyond the Crops! In this episode, Jena and Mary Pat are joined by Dena Malsom, Chief Marketing Officer at the National Peanut Board, for a fascinating conversation that busts myths, shares surprising facts, and explores the story of this humble but mighty crop.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Meet Dena Malsom & her journey from corporate marketing to the National Peanut Board.✅ Peanut Farming 101: How peanuts are grown (spoiler: underground!) and why they're so sustainable.✅ The role of a commodity board in research, production, and consumer marketing.✅ Why peanuts...
2025-08-1938 minBeyond The Crops114. Unpacking Our Dense Summer: Health Deep Dives, Family Memories, and Farm UpdatesWelcome back to Beyond the Crops! Summer is in full swing, and for Jena and Mary Pat, it's been... dense. In this candid catch-up, they share the highs, lows, and hilarious chaos of a summer packed with family, travel, and unexpected health deep dives.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Catching up on a "dense but good" summer filled with intentional family time.✅ Navigating grief and family togetherness, plus a hilarious "beef stick in the ear" funeral moment.✅ The hilarious reality of toddler life, AKA living with a "feral raccoon."✅ Fair life...
2025-08-1250 minBeyond The Crops113. When Funerals Make You Rethink Everything: Phones, Family & What Matters MostIn this deeply personal and reflective episode, Jena and Mary Pat share a conversation sparked by recent life events that have them thinking about legacy, the passage of time, and the ever-present challenge of managing screen time in a hyper-connected world. After the loss of both of her grandmothers just eight days apart, Jena shares the poignant realization that it often takes a funeral to bring the whole family together, leading to a heartfelt discussion about being truly present with the ones we love.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Jena shares the recen...
2025-08-0535 minBeyond The Crops112. How to Actually Retire from Farming: Financial Planning & Estate Essentials with Jessica GroskopfWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Did you know a staggering 80% of farmers don't plan to fully retire, creating huge risks for the farm and family. In this crucial succession episode, we're tackling the tough questions about what happens when you can no longer work. Mary Pat and Jena are joined by ag economist Jessica Groskopf, to debunk financial myths and reveal the four essential estate documents every adult needs now to protect their legacy.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Why 80% of farmers don't plan to fully...
2025-07-2952 minBeyond The Crops111. Thinking Outside the Box: How a "Crunchy" Approach to Agronomy Can Boost Your Farm's ROI with Faith PiersonWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they "think outside the box" with special guest and agronomist, Faith Pearson. In this eye-opening conversation, Faith Pierson (aka "The Crunchy Agronomist") challenges conventional wisdom and draws fascinating parallels between holistic human health and the health of our soil.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Holistic Soil Health vs. Traditional Agronomy✅ Rethinking the Soil Test✅ The "Makeup" Effect of Nitrogen✅ The "Fence Row E...
2025-07-2256 minBeyond The Crops109. How to Find Family Time When the Work is Never DoneWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they dive into a conversation that’s close to the heart of every farm family: prioritizing family time amidst the never-ending demands of the farm.With their different living situations—Jena on the farm and Mary Pat off—they offer unique perspectives on a universal challenge. They discuss the guilt, the blurred lines, and the intentional strategies they've developed to protect their family relationships and create lasting memories when it feels like the work is never...
2025-07-0838 minBeyond The Crops108. The Conversations That Will Save Your Farm Family's Future with Elaine FroeseWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this powerful episode, hosts Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass are welcoming back a trusted expert in farm family dynamics, Elaine Froese. Elaine is a certified farm family coach, author, and speaker who specializes in helping families have the hard conversations necessary for a successful farm transition. This time, they're moving beyond initial communication and diving deep into the essential structures, mindsets, and actionable steps needed to create a lasting legacy and find harmony on the farm.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
2025-07-0155 minBeyond The Crops107. Weathering the Storms: Finding Faith & Resilience When Weather Rules the FarmWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for an intentional conversation about a topic every farmer knows intimately: the weather. But this isn't just another weather report. They're diving into how weather impacts not just our operations, but also our hearts and emotions, and how we can cultivate a mindset of resilience and faith through it all.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✨ Weather is an uncontrollable force in farming that deeply impacts schedules, operations, and emotions.✨ It's crucial...
2025-06-2443 minBeyond The Crops106. The Safest Energy You're Scared Of: Unpacking Nuclear Power with Jena's Brother JoeWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this unique and enlightening episode, Jena is joined by a very special guest: her brother, Joe! Joe is a Navy veteran who served as a nuclear operator on an aircraft carrier and now works in civilian nuclear power. He's here to demystify nuclear energy, address common concerns, and explain why it's a crucial, safe, and reliable part of our energy future, especially for rural communities.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✨ Nuclear power is a remarkably safe, efficient, and reliable sourc...
2025-06-171h 17Beyond The Crops105. So You Married a Farmer... Now What? Wisdom for New Wives (From Two Who've Been There)Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they take a candid look back at their very different journeys into becoming farm wives. From big city dreams to growing up on a dairy farm, they share their unique perspectives, the lessons learned over nearly a decade (for Jena, a 10-year anniversary is just days away!), and heartfelt advice for anyone navigating the complexities of marrying into a farm family.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Jena and Mary Pat share...
2025-06-1049 min
Beyond The Crops104. Reducing the Chaos: Big Farm & Family Shifts for a Simpler LifeWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a candid and inspiring conversation about making big, intentional changes to remove chaos and prioritize what truly matters. Jena drops some significant news about shifts on their farm and in their family life, leading to a heartfelt discussion about choosing your hard, trusting God's plan, and the courage to pivot.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Big Changes on the Ochsner Farm:* Selling the Sprayer* Shi...
2025-06-0335 minBeyond The Crops103. Summer Kick-Off: Navigating School's Out, Schedules, and Tips for Farm Wives with Kids at HomeWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they officially kick off summer! With the kids now out of school, they dive into the joys and challenges of shifting family rhythms, managing kids at home, and finding ways to embrace the beautiful chaos of summer.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Summer Has Begun! ✅ The Four-Day School Week Debate✅ Memorial Day Weekend Recap✅ Summer Rhythms & Keeping Kids Engaged✅ Mi...
2025-05-2951 minBeyond The Crops102. Post-Planting Pep Talk: Healing, Homeopathy & Finding Our Rhythm Again Planting season is over! - Or is it?!?! In this candid and relatable episode, Jena and MP are keeping it real about feeling a bit under the weather, the shift in seasonal rhythms, and some interesting health and parenting nuggets they've been exploring.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Planting Season Wrap-Up (Mostly!)✅ Not Feeling Their Best✅ Mary Pat's Dizzy Spell Journey✅ Jena's Dive into Homeopathy✅ Mouth Taping & Jaw Development✅ Workout Consis...
2025-05-2042 minBeyond The Crops101. The Power of Precision: How FieldView is Shaping Modern Farming with Tom Verseman (Sponsored by FieldView)This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Climate FieldView. Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they sit down with Tom Verseman, Digital Enablement Marketing Lead for Climate FieldView. They dive deep into the world of digital agriculture, how FieldView has evolved, and the practical ways it's helping farmers make better decisions.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ The FieldView Story✅ How Jena & Mary Pat Use FieldVie...
2025-05-1358 minBeyond The Crops100. It's Our 100th Episode! Celebrate With a Look BackWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they celebrate a huge milestone – the 100th episode of the podcast! It's also (nearly) their two-year anniversary, and they're taking a trip down memory lane, reflecting on the journey, thanking their amazing listeners, and looking ahead.📌 What We Cover in This Episode: Celebrating 100 Episodes! Jena and Mary Pat can hardly believe they've reached this milestone and express their immense gratitude to their listeners.The Origin Story: How Ma...
2025-05-0649 minBeyond The Crops99. Planting Season Kick-Off: Farm Updates, Faith Reflections & Tallow News!Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a heartfelt chat recorded in a rare "sliver of time" just before Easter, as the planting season looms large. This episode blends reflections on faith, the renewal of spring, and the very real hustle (and occasional hilarious chaos) of life on the farm right now.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Reflecting on Easter: Connecting the themes of resurrection and renewal to the hope, anxieties, and faith required for a new plant...
2025-04-2250 minBeyond The Crops98. On-Farm Seed Treating with Ryan SassWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they bring in a special guest – MP's husband Josh and brother in law, Ryan Sass. With planting season just around the corner, they're diving deep into the process, benefits, and challenges of treating their own soybean seed right on the farm. 📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Introducing Ryan and his agronomy-focused role on the family farm (his passion for plant science, health, and fertility).✅ The decision to treat seed...
2025-04-1545 minBeyond The Crops97. Mindset Shifts To Help You Thrive During Planting SeasonWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where we bridge the gap between farm life and real life! Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, as they gear up for the busy planting season. With spring break wrapping up and tractors potentially rolling soon, it's the perfect time to talk about mindset, self-care, and thriving through the chaos.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Catching up on life updates, including Jena finally getting power back after a storm.✅ Shifting your mindset from just surviving planting season to truly thriving through it.✅ P...
2025-04-0835 minBeyond The Crops96. Crunchy Agronomy for Healthier Soils and a Healthier You: A Beyond the Crops Special Interview with Crop Cast by BW FusionWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where we bridge the gap between farm life and real life. Join your hosts, Jena Ochsner and Mary Pat Sass, for a fun collaboration with the CropCast team from BW Fusion live from Commodity Classic 2025 in Denver, Colorado!📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ We start with the importance of relating holistic human health to soil health, introducing the concept of "crunchy" ag.✅ Next, we dive into Sean's insights on holistic agronomy and BW Fusion's approach.✅ You’ll hear a discussion on making small, tangible ch...
2025-04-011h 07Beyond The Crops95. Surviving Storms, Power Outages, and Sketchy Facebook Marketplace Meet-upsIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, we're coming to you in survival mode....literally. Jena is recording in the dark on day 3 of a power outage from an intense midwest spring snowstorm. We cover what it looks like when the unexpected happens, what we would change to be more prepared in the future, and some miracles and trials on the farm. MP is catching us up on a risky Facebook Marketplace adventure and we both talk about pre-planting season prep - it's going to be here before we know it! 📌 What We Cove...
2025-03-2548 minBeyond The Crops94. Beyond the Crops LIVE from Commodity Classic: The Evolution of Precision AgIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, Mary Pat and Jena are live from the Commodity Classic, interviewing Kendall from Case IH, and talking about new technology and the evolution of precision technology, followed by Alex from Case IH to discuss Case IH’s Sense Apply technology.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Kendall's background and how she came to work at Case IH.✅ How precision technology trends are going with connectivity.✅ What are some challenges that precision tech has helped farmers overcome.✅ Alex's overview of Sense Apply technology.✅ Key differences between Case IH and oth...
2025-03-1848 minBeyond The Crops93. Our Commodity Classic Experience: New Tech, Insights, & More!In this episode of Beyond the Crops, Mary Pat and Jena give a recap of the Commodity Classic! Listen along and hear them talk about their experience and takeaways from the event.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅What each of the girls learned and what they’d like to do different next year.✅All the interesting companies they visited and new information they learned.✅How it is a great show to attend and well worth the investment to go to.💡 Key Takeaways:✨ You should attend the Commodity Classic trade show.✨ The Commod...
2025-03-1138 minBeyond The CropsFamily Farm Succession: Navigating Sibling Dynamics, Land Transfer & Estate Planning ( Ep 91)In this episode of Beyond the Crops, Jena and Mary Pat dive back into the important topic of succession planning with succession expert Ashlee Westerhold. They discuss what to consider when planning for the future of the farm, whether passing it down to the next generation, skipping a generation, or connecting with interested individuals outside of the family.Join us as we learn more about practical tools for succession planning, valuable advice, and steps to take as you start thinking about the future.📌 What We Cover in This Episode:✅ Introduction to As...
2025-03-041h 04Beyond The CropsIt's Us Again! Post-Holiday Farm Life on Beyond the Crops - (Ep 88)We're BACK after a much-needed break, and we're ready to tell you all about it and what's been going on behind the scenes! On this episode of Beyond The Crops we're catching you up on ALL the things. recapping holiday stomach bugs, much needed vacations, and our exciting new business ventures, as well as what to expect this year on the podcast! Keep track of your family's farm journey through harvest and beyond. Get your own Grounded Journal today.Check out Jena's new business venture: Farm Wife Tallow here ...
2025-02-1150 min
Leaders Of The WestJourney to Wellness with Jena OchsnerI’m so excited to have Jena Ochsner on the show today! Jena shares her backstory on growing up, graduating with two degrees (one being in nursing), and then transitioning to working on the family farm with her husband. She’s also a mom, direct-to-consumer beef business owner, and podcaster.Jena shares her personal journey, as well as her son’s, to better health while working with a functional medicine doctor. Her journey includes a detox to heal her gut, getting rid of anything with food dye in it, swapping foods for healthier options, and what low to non...
2025-01-071h 04Beyond The CropsJena's Health Journey and Dental Surgery Update (Ep 86)Today on Beyond The Crops we are getting all the nitty gritty details of Jena's recent dental surgery and an update on her health journey. We cover everything from what led her down this path, to parasite cleanses, to cost, recovery, and more. Keep track of your family's farm journey through harvest and beyond. Get your own Grounded Journal today.We’d love to hear your feedback on this episode and our farm safety series on our Instagram page @beyondthecrops_.We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many...
2024-12-031h 00Beyond The Crops62. Understanding Food Dyes: Effects, Safety, and AlternativesIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, we are diving into a topic that's sparked a lot of interest on our social media platforms—artificial food dyes. We discuss our personal experiences, the impact of these dyes on our children, and the scientific research behind the effects of artificial food dyes on health and behavior.Thrive market finds:Find Jena's thrive market food dye swaps here. Resources Mentioned:Food Color and Autism: A Meta-Analysis: NCBI - WWW Error Blocked DiagnosticImmune Reactivity to Food Dye: NCB...
2024-06-1846 min
Wild & WakingFrom Frustration to Function: Seeking Alternative Healthcare to Feel Your Best with Jena OchsnerJena Ochsner and I are talking more about pursuing alternative healthcare for your family, and why it’s not a bad thing to ‘go against the grain’ in this way. Jena has healed herself from the inside out. She’s passionate about living a healthier, ‘crunchy’ lifestyle, and she continues advocating for herself and her family. You can find hope for healing, and get to a place of thriving and flourishing in your everyday life! In this episode we will cover: Jena’s wild story of dealing with debilitating headaches & migraines for years with no clear answers...
2024-04-2552 minBeyond The Crops50. How Functional Medicine Healed Chronic Migraines and Lyme DiseaseWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, on this episode we’re starting a new series, Backroad Real Talk, where we explore more personal topics we care about. This week we’re sharing our experiences with functional medicine.Today Jena is sharing the health journey that she's been on and how she finally got my migraines under control after TWELVE years of suffering with them weekly if not daily.Connect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
2024-04-0252 minBeyond The Crops49. Planting Prep: How We're Physically and Mentally Preparing for the Most Important Pass of the Season.Planting is the most important pass of the season. It’s the only time the farmer gets to play offense and what happens during planting has a direct impact on yield and profitability. It is a BIG deal and it puts our farmers (and us as wives) under a LOT of stress. Tune in to hear HOW and WHY we are diligently preparing for this important season. There is a lot to get ready on the farm, but there is also a lot we are doing to get our bodies and minds ready as well!Breville Touch Es...
2024-03-2641 minBeyond The Crops47. Why We Don't Have Health Insurance: All About Christian Healthcare MinistriesWe're excited to finally bring you a highly requested episode from Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM), a faith-based healthcare cost-sharing ministry. CHM operates on the principle of Christians helping fellow Christians with their medical bills. They offer various programs tailored to different needs and budgets, providing an alternative to traditional health insurance.In this episode, we'll deep dive how CHM was a pivotal part of MP and Jena both stepping away from their full time off the farm jobs that previously provided traditional health insurance coverage. We'll also discuss the benefits of healthcare cost-sharing ministries and why/how...
2024-03-1236 minBeyond The Crops46. Dicamba, Online Land Auctions, and "Sustainable" EnergyLevi joined Jena for a new series we are bringing to the podcast called Farmer Hot Takes! Hear Jena and Levi’s HOT TAKES on dicamba, online land auctions, and “sustainable energy.” Remember that these are just our opinions on these topics and it’s ok if your opinion is different from ours! There is a lot happening in the world and Levi admits that it is easy to keep his head down and just focus on the actual land and everyday physical farming. We thought it would be fun to hash out a few of these topics...
2024-03-0521 minBeyond The Crops45. BEEF, It's What's For Dinner (Part 2)We’ve been over all of the cuts of beef AND how to navigate a cut card. NOW it’s time to go over how to COOK all the different cuts of beef!Shop premium dry aged beef from Jena and Levi’s farm here: Double O Farms Use code BEYONDTHECROPS for a discount!Cheesesteak Style Sloppy JoesThe Infamous Dry Ranch Mix - Double O FarmsConnect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
2024-02-2743 minBeyond The Crops44. Re-thinking Nitrogen- How Microbes Could Change the Future of AgToday’s episode is brought to you by Pivot Bio. Visit Pivot Bio to get a limited time deal on Pivot Bio PROVEN 40 On-Seed, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions!If you’re intrigued be sure to check out some YouTube videos of how Pivot Bio PROVEN40 worked on Jena and Levi’s farm:How we increased yield AND applied less Nitrogen per acreThe results are in - Did Pivot Bio prove itself?Growing corn in a drought and PROVING it with Pivot BioHarvesting corn in a drought...
2024-02-2041 minBeyond The Crops42. BEEF: It's What's For DinnerJoin us as Jena shares her expertise on all things BEEF! You’ll leave this episode feeling hungry, but also more confident to have conversations with your custom butcher. Jena also shares knowledge of how to cook certain beef cuts.We hope you enjoy!Shop Double O Beef Here!Connect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
2024-02-0644 minBeyond The Crops40. Diversifying Your OperationWelcome to another episode of Beyond the Crops! Today we’re talking diversification. Having multiple income streams can help farm economics in the long run and today we’re going to be discussing a bunch of ideas that came in from YOU, our listeners.You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2024-01-2340 minBeyond The Crops39. An Intentional 2024In this episode, we re-cap the first half of the Farm Futures Business Summit and share some of the key takeaways. Jena shares some big life news! We end the episode with our intentions for 2024.Link to The Love Prescription You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2024-01-1642 minBeyond The Crops38. Yearly Wrap Up with Everyone's Favorite Farm HusbandsAs promised, we bring you the 2023 wrap up featuring everyone’s favorite farm husbands - Josh and Levi! Tune in to hear the final take on the 2023 growing season from the farmers themselves.Purchase your own 10 year crop journal from Grounded Journals here: 10 Year - CROP Farmer's JournalRegister for Precision Planting’s Winter Conference here: Winter Conference OR here: Winter ConferenceYou can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2024-01-0948 minBeyond The Crops37. Merry Christmas and The End of 2023I know we promised you guys are wrapped episode this week, but Mary Pat and I have both been very busy as I'm sure all of you have been too in the craziness of getting ready for the holidays. We are taking this week off and just wanted to wish all of you a very Merry Christmas We really appreciate all the support you've given us. Our first real growing season of recording together. This has been a really fun outlet for Jenna and I to share things that we normally wouldn't share on our social medias a...
2023-12-2601 minBeyond The Crops36. Trial Results Are IN!We are students of our crops. Every year on our farms we try new things to see how they affect our bottom lines and decide what we’ll change for the future. On this episode we’re going through the results of some of our on-farm trials from the season.We catch up on the last week and where we’re at with our Christmas plans.Here’s a link to the love language quiz: The Love Language® QuizLink to Hannah Dorn’s “where to print photos” blog post:Where should I...
2023-12-1937 minBeyond The Crops35. Harvest High's and Low'sWe’ve finally decompressed from harvest and are ready to share our highs and lows, along with some lessons learned. We also catch up on what we’ve been up to since the end of harvest and entering into the holiday season.You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-12-1241 minBeyond The Crops34. Do Farmers Actually Retire?Tune in for this interview episode with MP's Dad, semi-retired dairy farmer. They talk about his farming career, he shares some great advice, and there's lots of laughs along the way. We hope you enjoy!Shop for cheese at www.thecheeseryil.comYou can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-12-0548 minBeyond The Crops33. He Said, She Said: Q&A with Levi and JenaLevi and Jena take over this episode and answer YOUR questions submitted on IG. Our conversation ranges from love languages, farm life, marriage, crop insurance, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and are able to laugh along with us.MP will be back next week! Phew!You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-11-2833 minBeyond The Crops32. Simplify The Holiday HustleSimplify the holiday hustle by implementing a few of the tips we share on this episode. We dive into our family traditions and what makes the holidays special for us. We talk through some of our recommended gifts that won’t overwhelm or clutter your loved ones homes.Embracing Advent BookShop Some of our Favorite Small Businesses:Gateway Farm Maple Products from a family farm in VermontPapa Citrus Heirloom Navel Oranges (not open for orders yet but they will be soon!)Farm Kid Popcorn From a fa...
2023-11-2136 minBeyond The Crops31. Deep Dive into the Enneagram with Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher, Terryn Dreiling ( Part 2)A special episode with Terryn Dreiling, Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher. We dive deep into the Enneagram, the 9 types, and how it can be a useful tool in everyday life. Terryn is an amazing resource and has a lot of wisdom to share on this topic!Find Terryn online @terryn.drielingListen to her Podcast: Good Movement Draws Good MovementTerryn also does 1:1 Coaching and Group Trainings. You can find more info on how to work with her here!Here’s a link to the Road Back to You book mentioned in t...
2023-11-1435 minBeyond The Crops30. Deep Dive into the Enneagram with Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher, Terryn Dreiling ( Part 1)A special episode with Terryn Dreiling, Rural America’s Enneagram Teacher. We dive deep into the Enneagram, the 9 types, and how it can be a useful tool in everyday life. Terryn is an amazing resource and has a lot of wisdom to share on this topic!Find Terryn online @terryn.drielingListen to her Podcast: Good Movement Draws Good MovementTerryn also does 1:1 Coaching and Group Trainings. You can find more info on how to work with her here!Here’s a link to the Road Back to You book mentioned in t...
2023-11-1431 minBeyond The Crops29: Now or Never: Reflecting on What Harvest Has Taught UsHarvest is still rolling on the Sass farm and Jena’s family got sick right after their harvest wrapped up. Tune in to hear what we’ve learned as we reflect on what this season has taught us so far!Email jena@doubleofarms.com if you’re interested in the corporate/bulk beef box gifting options this holiday season!For individual orders check out shop.doubleofarms.com and use code BEYONDTHECROPS for a discount!You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-11-0739 minBeyond The Crops28. He Said, She Said: Q&A with MP & JoshMP & Josh take over this episode and answer YOUR questions submitted on IG. Our conversation ranges from working together, working with family, our life before kids, what we do for fun, and more.We hope you enjoy this episode and were able to laugh along with us.Jena will be back next week! Phew!You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-10-3142 minBeyond The Crops27: Running on Fumes + The Volatile Soybean MarketWe’re running on fumes from Harvest 2023, both of us possibly hit some breaking points since we last talked. Sharing some updates from our lives plus some info on a recent article on the soybean market. We share our thoughts and reactions to it and how it impacts our operations.Shop for Cheese here when new orders launch. Sign up for email updates in the meantime.Shop Jena’s Double O Beef- don’t sleep on that fajita meat.You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-10-2433 minBeyond The Crops26: Free From the Grind: How We Left Our Jobs and Found Purpose on Our Family FarmsJoin us as we share HOW and WHY we both left our jobs to be more present on our family farms. It's been a journey of passion, perseverance, and growth for both of us and we can't wait to share it with you!You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-10-1738 minBeyond The Crops25. National Farmers DayNational Farmers Day is celebrated each year on October 12th. Today we’ll be sharing some the history and some fascinating facts about farming, the backbone of America’s economy.National Farmers Day is not just a day to celebrate the hard work and dedication of America’s farmers, but also a day to acknowledge how far we have come in agriculture and how bright the future is for the next generation. From the food on our tables to the clothes on our backs, the contributions of farmers reach every single one of us every single day!...
2023-10-1046 minBeyond The Crops24. Talking Mental Health in Agriculture with Ashley MachadoToday we’re discussing the stigma surrounding mental health in rural areas and how it affects seeking help with our special guest for today, Ashley Machado, is a Counselor & Mental Health Consultant focusing on the Ag industry. Ashley shares practical tips and resources for folks in the Ag industry to cope with stress, anxiety, and more in this demanding profession. Be sure to check out her new podcast M Well the podcast with her husband Manny. Ashley is a great resource if you are looking for support on the mental health side of agriculture. The Anti...
2023-10-0351 minBeyond The Crops23. Thrive & Date?!- Through HarvestHarvest is HERE. Tune into this episode of Beyond the Crops for tips on how to manage the stress that comes along with the busy season. We’re answering a couple of questions from YOU, our listeners, we had recently on dating during harvest. It’s juicy.6 Week Thrive Through Harvest Mindset JournalZ. Harvest Gems WebsiteYou can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-09-2645 minBeyond The Crops22. Farm Safety Week: Amanda Volsen on Rural SafetyThis is a powerful, must listen to episode. Farm Safety week with special guest Amanda Volsen. Amanda is a farm wife, mom, and photographer from Minnesota. She's also a first responder for her local rural area. Amanda opens up to us about her son's experience in a farming accident and how she’s worked to prepare her family if an event like this were to occur. She shares her strong faith and how it shaped their experience.You can connect with Amanda on Instagram @amanda.volsen and on her website: http://amandavolsen.com/More...
2023-09-1844 minBeyond The Crops21. How Technology is Shaping AgricultureThe integration of technology in agriculture is revolutionizing the way we grow our food, manage resources, and care for the environment. On this episode of Beyond the Crops, along with our husbands, we explore tech-driven transformations we’ve witnessed first hand.From precision agriculture and data analytics to artificial intelligence and autonomy, in this episode we unpack how tech has improved our operations and what we might see as a fit for the future.The landscape of ag tech is ever-evolving and we hope you’re able to glean some new knowledge from this episode. If y...
2023-09-1239 minBeyond The Crops20. Seasonal Shifts and Our Everyday Rhythms and RoutinesRoutines and Rhythms are welcome as the summer season comes to an end. In today’s episode we’re highlighting the beauty of some of the rhythm’s and routines in our own lives.We’re also giving some casual life updates and share about an exciting event where we get to be IN PERSON together.Husker Harvest Days:Don’t forget our panel starts at 11am on Tuesday, September 12th and we’ll be at the Zimmatic booth 410. Stop by to see us and add to the conversation!We hope you find ins...
2023-09-0542 minBeyond The Crops19. Diving Deep into Irrigation with Levi & JoshThirsty for knowledge on irrigation? This episode is for you. Irrigation is essential for many farmers across the US, especially on a year like this one. On this episode, we break down what irrigation looks like on each of our operations and how geography, necessity, availability, and much more dictate how it's used across the country. We brought on our husbands to give their hot takes on irrigation and how it affects our farms and our future. This episode is brought to you in part by Zimmatic by LindsayYou can find u...
2023-08-2947 minBeyond The Crops18. Harvest Prep 101Believe it or not, the growing season is slipping away and harvest is RIGHT around the corner! Harvest is a marathon for farmers and you should never go into a marathon ill prepared. Today, we bring you all of our best tips, tricks, and advice as we all near the busiest and arguably one of the most important seasons of farming.Harvest Progress Sticker ChartAll Things Harvest PreparationThis episode is brought to you in part by Zimmatic by Lindsay. We want to thank them for being a new sponsor to our...
2023-08-2234 minBeyond The Crops17. Living Colorfully with Kylie EppersonThe episode MANY of you have been waiting for! Today we had the pleasure of interviewing one of our OG instagram farm wife friends, Kylie Epperson. Kylie farms commercial corn, soybeans, and pigs with her family in northeast Missouri. Catch crop updates from three different regions before hearing Kylie’s journey from stepping outside of what she thought she “should” be doing and stepping into what God had planned for her - a life of color, style, and pouring into other rural women through teaching them to dress and feel their best self as a House of Colour Image Consul...
2023-08-1550 minBeyond The Crops16. Kernels of Knowledge and A-Maize-ing info on U.S. Corn TypesGet ready for an A-Maize-ing Corn-verstation! This episode we are dropping kernels of knowledge all about corn in the U.S. and as you can tell, it's not boring and we are coming at ya with all the corny corn puns. The famous corn headband is currently out of stock but you can sign up for a restock notification. Code JENA gets you a discount on your whole order:Cream of the CropCorn hair clip:Small Corn Hair Claw ClipCount Your Chickens board game...
2023-08-0838 minBeyond The Crops15. 96 Years Young: Farming with Jena's GrandmaToday we have the pleasure of interviewing my dear grandmother. She’s 96 years young, she’s been a farm girl her entire life, and I am so proud to be her granddaughter and share a little bit her spunk and wisdom with you.You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-08-0136 minBeyond The Crops14. New York Farm GirlsTune in for a fun interview episode with the New York Farm Girls! We had a great time getting to know Claudia and Evelyn a little better and get some behind the scenes on their social media journeys.You can find Claudia and Evelyn on their social channels:Instagram @nyfarmgirlsFacebook: NyfarmgirlsYouTubeTikTokPumpkin Patch InstaPumpkin Patch TikTokThis episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds. Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new soybean varieties li...
2023-07-2543 minBeyond The Crops13. Our Personal Journey with Decluttering and OrganizingJoin us as we both share our recent decluttering and organizing journeys. Learn the tips that helped us work through our clutter blocks and what’s motivating us to stay organized!Podcasts that inspired us:ClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Joshua Becker - The Freedom of Owning Less | Clutterbug Podcast # 163 on Apple PodcastsClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Tracy McCubbin -The Practice of Decluttering | Clutterbug Podcast # 164 on Apple PodcastsClutterBug - Organize, Clean and Transform your Home: Ma...
2023-07-1843 minBeyond The Crops12. Grounded Journals Origin StoryJoin us for a behind-the-scenes dive into the creation of MP’s small business, Grounded Journals. She shares some of the details from idea to launch, how she overcame roadblocks, and encouragement for others on their own small business journeys.You can shop Grounded Journals at www.groundedjournals.co Use code: “beyondthecrops” for a discount on an order as a thank you for listening!This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds. Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new soybean varieties linked here.You can find us on Ins...
2023-07-1148 minBeyond The Crops11. Are we hypocrites for growing GMO crops?Join us as we deep dive a VERY hot topic - GMO’s or Genetically Modified Organisms. If we are being completely honest - we were scared to talk about this. We’ve both questioned our own feelings on GMO’s and have received our fair share of social media hate for growing GMO crops. Tune in to hear why we’ve questioned GMO’s and why we still believe in them!This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by NK Seeds. Check out the 2024 NK launch class with 28 new soybean varieties linked here. You ca...
2023-07-0442 minBeyond The Crops10. Navigating Boundaries, Embracing Blessings as a Farm WifeTune in to this after bedtime episode where we engage in real talk, offering a glimpse into the realities of being a farm wife. Through our stories we hope to inspire and empower other farm wives, reminding them of their strength and resilience. Let’s embark on this journey together as we uncover the beauty and challenges, the sacrifices and blessings that shape our lives.Link to blog post MP mentioned in the episode: 10 WAYS TO BE A GREAT FARM WIFE a few good tips and a few maybe silly ones… Honestly just w...
2023-06-2748 minBeyond The Crops9. Crop Insurance For DummiesIs crop insurance confusing to you too? Not to worry, Jena’s husband, Levi, is a licensed crop insurance agent and he joined us as a guest this week! Tune in to learn how Levi’s family got started in crop insurance and hear Levi talk all things crop insurance and dumb down the confusing things that are a foreign language to us common folk! Food is Levi’s love language and breakfast is his favorite meal so he shared his tried and true biscuits and gravy recipe!You can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass
2023-06-2055 minBeyond The Crops8. Spoon Feeding The CropWhat does it mean to spoon feed? Jena and MP break down nitrogen management on their operations through the growing season. We give a report on our crops and Jena shares a meal hack.Jena’s infamous dry ranch mix: The Infamous Dry Ranch MixYou can find us on Instagram @jenaochsner and @marypat.sassThe launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!
2023-06-1338 minBeyond The Crops7. That's a Wrap- Planting Season 2023We’ve wrapped up our planting seasons! Jena was able to take a family trip to Mexico during the busy season! We talk about how we’re working on getting back into routines and gearing up for in-season management.Jena’s favorite pre workout. Made by women for women! Her favorite flavors are watermelon and peach lemonade!https://upperlimitsupplements.comUse code “JENAO” for a discount!The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!You can fi...
2023-06-0638 minBeyond The Crops6. Jena's Double O Beef Origin StoryToday MP is interviewing Jena to learn more about the origin story of her direct to consumer beef business and the different ways she is monetizing social media. Jena ships their premium homegrown, dry aged beef nationwide. To try some Double O Beef for yourself head on over to doubleofarms.com and click the “Buy Our Beef” button! Code BEYONDTHECROPS gets you 10% off your next order!The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!You can find us on I...
2023-05-3041 minBeyond The Crops6. Jena's Double O Beef Origin StoryToday MP is interviewing Jena to learn more about the origin story of her direct to consumer beef business and the different ways she is monetizing social media. Jena ships their premium homegrown, dry aged beef nationwide. To try some Double O Beef for yourself head on over to doubleofarms.com and click the “Buy Our Beef” button! Code BEYONDTHECROPS gets you 10% off your next order!The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!You can find us on I...
2023-05-3038 minBeyond The Crops5. Students of our CropIn this episode, we dig deep into the different on-farm trials our guys are working on give an update on planting season, and touch a little bit on how our crops are looking so far.The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!And thank YOU for your support as a listener. We had an amazing launch week because of your support and are so excited to continue to grow with you. You can find us o...
2023-05-2338 minBeyond The Crops4. Believe in Better with Precision PlantingToday we’re interviewing Bryce & Kate from Precision Planting. We’re talking about the importance of the planting pass and different technology Precision Planting has developed to help farmers produce more with less.We also chat about some more personal things and the meaning of “Believe in Better”The launch of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Precision Planting. Thank you Precision Planting for believing in us and believing in better!You can find us on Instagram @jenaschsner and @marypat.sass
2023-05-1642 minBeyond The Crops3. For The Farm MomWe dive deep into the trenches of motherhood on the farm, postpartum life, and how we don’t actually juggle it all.We answer some frequently asked questions we get on our social channels about being a farm mom & wife. We talk about the support systems we have in place and how we don’t do it all alone.We dive into some very deep topics and share some very personal stories from our own motherhood and mental health journeys.@byashleymachado is the mental health consultant both of us work with. She has helped...
2023-05-0952 minBeyond The Crops2. Behind the Scenes: Planting SeasonPlanting season is more stressful than harvest. Let’s put that to a vote.We talk about the details of planting season on our farm, what we’re planting this season, and why. We talk about different planting practices on our operations and the setups we have.Our roles on the farm during planting are different and no two farm wives roles are the same. We talk about what planting season looks like for both of us and how we support our farms through the season.Beyond the Crops...
2023-05-0939 minBeyond The Crops1. Laying the GroundworkWelcome to Beyond the Crops! We’re excited to have you here.Today, we’re laying the groundwork for our podcast and planting season on our farms. We talk about the steps we take to prepare the fields before the planters roll, explain tillage practices in more depth, and what it means to be a cow-sitter.Our farms are similar in structure but the way we do things is vastly different and it’s fun to dive in deeper on these topics.Thanks to Precision Planting for supporting Beyond the Crops and being our la...
2023-05-0933 minBeyond The CropsWelcome to Beyond The CropsInterested in agriculture, you've come to the right place. Welcome to Beyond the Crops, the podcast where we share a behind the scenes experience of conventional farming and what it's like to raise a family on America's back roads. We are Jenna and MP. We're two farm wives and moms dedicated to preserving rural traditions and sharing about farm life from our perspectives. Expect conversations to range from what's happening on our farms, to simplified agronomy, farm motherhood, mental health, and much, much more. Agriculture is our passion, and we're both lea...
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Ag ChicksThe Dirt | Episode 14: Jena OchsnerI had the honor to chat with Jena Ochsner about life in Nebraska, juggling farm life and an "off the farm" career, and growing their own family and farm!
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Hey, y’all! I’m Jena and I farm with my husband on his family’s 5th generation family farm. We have two little farm boys and are proud to live on the original family homestead from 1885! We farm commercial corn and soybeans and raise black and red angus cattle. We have both a commercial herd and a finishing operation where we raise the cattle...
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