Dirt On Our Boots is a podcast hosted by Sam Hardy-Linna, former tractor driver and now team lead for an internal corporate start up. Our hope is to bring understanding to where the food on our plates comes from and who are the people behind the scenes who make it happen. We sit down with farmers, tractor drivers and everyone in between from around the globe to have honest conversations about the ups and downs of life within the agricultural sector.
This podcast is sponsored by AGCO Corporation.
That thing has been outstanding for reliability | Jeremy from Hamiliton, New Zeland
Cutting maize and grass over about 1000ha for 70 dairy farmsnear Hamiliton, Jeremy knows a thing or two about keeping the wheels turning when the pressure is on. In this episode he explains to us what a grass-to-grass service is. How he makes the numbers work when his forage harvester depreciate $1500a day and what it’s like employing UK farm kids to drive his tractors for the summer.
Growing up the son of UK agricultural machinery dealer through to now running his own contracting business in New Zealand, Jeremy has a wealth of knowledge about agriculture and business. He opens up to us about why the dealer is so important and why that was a massive part of swapping his fleet of New Hollands for Valtra's and Fendt's. We go into detail as to why they have fallen in love with Scandinavian design, and as to why the Valtra's have been the most reliable machinery he’s ever had on his business.
https://jacksoncontracting.co.nz/
19 Jun 2025
You’ve got the tractor right, now catch up | Mike from UK
Contract farm director Mike Goodenough reveals the challenges of managing a large farm with limited resources, emphasizing the importance of efficiency and operator comfort in this interview.
1 Apr 2025
First generation farmers build a hay business empire | Kayla & Jason from Missouri
Missouri farmers Kayla and Jason built their quality hay business from the ground up,starting with old equipment and constant repairs. In this episode of our podcast,we dive into their journey as a determined couple with a big vision, and how Massey Ferguson machinery has been a game-changer in boosting their farm's output.
Now producing 50,000 small square bales a year, Kayla and Jason are a true inspiration for future first-generation farmers. Kayla has been sharing their journey on her YouTube channel, Chronicles of Kayla, and continues to inspire her growing audience of over 43,000 followers.
Follow Kayla & Jason : Chronicles of Kayla - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@ChroniclesofKayla)
00:00Introduction to the Wazorek Family Farm
02:52 TheJourney of Hay and Cattle Farming
06:05Transitioning to Full-Time Farming
09:07Quality Hay Production and Market Demand
11:46Innovations in Hay Handling Equipment
14:58Challenges and Rewards of Farming Life
19:30 TheImpact of Farming on Community and Livestock
22:04Raising the Next Generation of Farmers
23:50 FirstGeneration Farmers: Challenges and Triumphs
29:14 TheEvolution of Farming Equipment
30:52Future Aspirations in Farming
35:06 TheRole of Social Media in Agriculture
39:08 TheEssence of Farming: Passion and Commitment
7 Jan 2025
Small farms are the backbone of society | Dwayne from Northern Indiana
Dwayne from Northern Indiana shares the challenges of running a small farm in today's modern world, where equipment prices have more than doubled while farm value stays flat.
17 Dec 2024
Farm machinery is not designed for women | Ellen from Hattula, Finland
Ellen Rydbeck shares her story as a 5th-generation farmer who overcame challenges in sustainable farming by leveraging her Supply Chain Management expertise and passion for innovation to design farm machinery that meets the needs of women.
3 Dec 2024
I pull my baler with my pick-up truck | Caleb from Texas, USA
Caleb from Texas shares his journey as a part-time farmer, balancing his day job with growing his own operation and passing down a legacy of sustainable farming to the next generation.
27 Nov 2024
I never had that relationship with anybody at John Deere | Chad from Minnesota, USA
Chad from Minnesota shares the innovative approaches and bold decisions that have enabled his family's 75-year-old farm to thrive, leveraging its unique bond with Fendt tractors to stay ahead of the curve.
Who has been a guest on Dirt On Our Boots
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Mike Goodenough
Dwayne
Ellen Rydbeck
Caleb
Chad
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