62 episodes
Beyond The Crops Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner
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4.9 • 152 Ratings
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Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
Subscribe today and be a part of their journey as they cultivate a deeper appreciation for the remarkable world of agriculture.
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61. Evolution Of The Heartland: Celebrating Agriculture and Rural Life
The quality of life we enjoy living rurally is something that is difficult to put into words, but rather it must be experienced. This week we brought Shelly Greving on the podcast to highlight her brainchild, Evolution of the Heartland, a movement highlighting how rural America is changing.Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Evolution of the Heartland is helping to bring awareness around innovation in rural America and opportunities that exist here.Evolution Of the Heartland Even...
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60. Securing Your Family's Future: Effective Farm Succession Strategies with Brooke Didier Starks
This week we’re excited to kick off a new series: On Farm Succession Planning. We have been wanting to lean into this topic since we started podcasting and this week we’re brining you an interview from Brooke Didier Starks, founder and owner of Legacy Legal. Brooke is an Estate Planning Attorney who caters to farm families and entrepreneurs.She strives to break hard topics into bite-size pieces and find solutions to situations families think are impossible. We’re excited to have this con...
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59. Faith, Family, and Conviction: Our Bold Take on Harrison Butker’s Viral Speech
Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Crops! This week we are diving into a hot topic that’s been sparking debates online: Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech. We unpack the polarized reactions, especially around his comments to women about prioritizing marriage and family, a perspective rooted in his Catholic faith. Connect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
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58. Strategies For Finding Motivation and Overcoming Burnout
We are back together and ready to dive into this episode focusing on finding motivation and overcoming burnout. But first, we have to celebrate out podcast's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Congratulations to us and a huge THANK YOU to you for listening and supporting Beyond The Crops. In this episode discover how we manage burnout, handle the ebb and flow of planting seasons, and balance daily farm chores with personal well-being. From discussing the challenges of maintaining consistency in podc...
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57. Ideas for Being Involved on the Farm When You Don't Know Where You Fit.
MP & Josh give updates on planting season and some early-season scouting tips. Right now is a crucial time for scouting on the farm and making decisions for your crop. Connect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
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56. Overwhelmed with Trying to Live a Less Toxic Life? SAME. Simple Steps to Start a Journey to a Healthier You.
Part 2 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about where to start with functional medicine as a mother for your kids. We talk about practical steps to take mitigate stress on our bodies, start feeling better and live a happy healthier life.Nebraska Functional Medicine- Keri’s PracticeInstagramFacebookFind A PractitionerConnect with us outside of the podcast @jenaochsner and @marypat.sass @beyondthecrops_
Customer Reviews
Ep. 42 Beef It’s What’s For Dinner (part 1)
I’m new to this podcast but follow MP on instagram. Usually I do other things while listening to a podcast, with this episode I had to sit down and take notes (the transcript was helpful). I’m a lifelong cattle rancher, and I know my way around the kitchen after 35 years of cooking for family and crews, I learned so much from this episode, wow! I knew bits and pieces of some of this but having it laid out and explained in such a logical and entertaining manner was so helpful. Can’t wait to listen to part 2. If Jena made a graphic of all the information in this episode I would definitely pay for it! We are about to have a beef butchered and this will sure help me to make a lot better choices than I have in the past. Thank you for such a great episode!
Love this podcast
As a farmer and farm wife it is nice to hear the struggles about farming, raising kids, running businesses and being a farm wife. It is also nice to hear about the positive things, other perspectives of farming and how other farmers farm in other parts of the country. It’s a good mix of girl talk and learning.
Bummer. Sorry MaryPat.
I love following MaryPat on socials, and I don’t mind her portion of this podcast, but choosing Jenna for her post cast co-host wasn’t the best move in my opinion. All of her crazy health concerns/theories are ridiculous and it gets old when they are referenced to nearly every episode. I tried to give it a chance for a long time, but ultimately…I’m out. Sorry MaryPat.
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