
Beyond The Crops
Hosted by Jena and Mary Pat · Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner
4.9from 302 ratings
- 170
- Episodes
- 101
- Transcribed
- 302
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2023
- First episode
About Beyond The Crops
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.
- Publisher
- Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner
- Category
- education
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 3 May 2023
- Latest episode
- 6 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
101 of 170 episodes have a transcript.

6 Oct 2026
168. Holding Things With an Open Hand

29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
167. Growing Chickens For Costco with Hannah Borg

22 Sept 2026
166. Making Farm Life Work for Your Family. You Don't Have To Do It All
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167. Growing Chickens For Costco with Hannah Borg
Published 29 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Um, whereas like on the cattle side, like, um, we have a feedlot and cow calf and it takes more labor, um, you know, do put less, you know, meat into the food supply. So chickens are very efficient in that way, but for sure. Yeah. Yeah. Okay. I want to talk about how you get paid because, you know, we raise cattle and crops and their commodities and it's like totally controlled by a market that is so far out of my, out of our control. Well, you get this, but where you're like contracted with Costco, do you have like a set? Like we know we're going to make a like secure amount as long as we raise this amount of birds. […]
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- Hannah Borg
- Faith Pearson
- Keri Anania
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- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 193 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 109 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 77 / 100
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- Quality
- 97
- Social presence
- 97
- YouTube
- 0
- Engagement
- 93
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Who hosts Beyond The Crops?
Jena and Mary Pat host the show. Published by Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner.
How often do new episodes come out?
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Does Beyond The Crops take guests?
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