Few things connect people faster than food. For host Ryan Armstrong, it’s the stories of the people behind the food that hit deepest — their family legacies, how they made it through the tough times and how they celebrate the good times. This podcast will give you a face behind the food. It uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry.
Supporting Agricultural Freedom and Small Farms - Episode 12 | Like Wildflowers Homestead
Supporting Agricultural Freedom and Small Farms — An Interview with Jayce Vaughn of Like Wildflowers Homestead In this episode, Jayce Vaughn shares her journey from homesteading for family food to running a thriving raw milk and goat dairy operation. We explore the challenges small farmers face with regulation, the power of community and social media, and why defending our food freedoms is critical for the future of agriculture. Key Topics Jayce's background and how she started her homestead ...
4 Mar 2026
Episode 10 - The Mulberry Tree App - Francine
Most people don't realize how much their food has changed, or how disconnected we've become from our farmers and the land. Francine and Ryan reveal a revolutionary app that restores control to farmers, creates transparency, and reconnects communities through local food systems—an urgent shift needed in America now more than ever.In this eye-opening episode, Francine shares her inspiring journey from facing life-altering health challenges to building The Mulberry Tree app—an innovative platfor...
4 Mar 2026
Episode 11 | Michele Curts | How a Simple Letter Changed My Life and Grounded My Leadership Journey
From Fields to Leadership: A Journey Through Florida Agriculture Join Michele Curts and Ryan Armstrong as they explore their leadership journeys from Florida's strawberry fields to influential roles in agriculture. Discover the impact of youth programs like YF&R, the power of mentorship, and the lessons learned from navigating challenges like the COVID-19 pandemic. Key Highlights: Michele’s path from farm life to leadership in Florida agriculture. The role of FFA and 4-H in developing ...
7 Jan 2026
9 | Kasey Brown: How One Hat and Resilience Can Change Your Life
In this episode, Kasey Brown and Ryan Armstrong share the stories, tough lessons and laughter that come with building lives and careers in agriculture — both on the farm and behind the scenes. From Kasey Brown’s journey from Indiana stock shows to launching Teal Hat Communications, to Ryan Armstrong’s winding road of solitary drives and citrus fields that led him to podcasting, their conversation highlights the power of “figuring it out” and embracing uncertainty as an act of faith. Together...
Ryan Armstrong sits down with Kacee Bohle, founder of AgriMinds, to dig into the real, often-hidden stresses facing farmers and ag professionals. Rather than talking markets or machinery, the conversation zeros in on burnout, mental health stigmas, and the need for intentional support within agriculture. Kacee shares her journey from the family farm to creating AgriMinds — a community and coaching program that helps ag professionals build resilience, balance and boundaries. She discusses why...
8 Dec 2025
Everyone has a seat at this table — Farmstrong Trailer
Few things connect people faster than food. Listen to authentic conversations with deeply rooted guests like land men, fruit pickers, marketers, plantation owners, photographers, cowboys and everyone in between in this incredibly nuanced agriculture industry. Let’s put a face behind the food. Everyone has a seat at this table. This podcast uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry. Follow the Farmstrong podcast anywhe...
26 Nov 2025
7 | Laura Conaway: From Cow Pens to Writer and Back — Exploring the Florida Cattle Industry and Beyond
Laura Conaway joins Ryan Armstrong on Farmstrong for a candid look into Florida’s cattle country and the realities behind the ranching life. Laura talks about growing up in a first-generation cattle family — her parents having built their operation from scratch near Daytona Beach — and the unpredictable nature of working with animals, hurricanes and land development pressures. They unpack riding the line between romanticized portrayals of ranch life (think shows like Yellowstone) and the hone...
12 Nov 2025
6 | Dr. Bobby Safranski, Part 2: Lost Arts, Fatherhood Hacks and Why Every Kid Needs Dirt Under Their Nails
In a continuation of the conversation, Ryan and Dr. Bobby Safranski share honest insights on parenting, legacy and living well in today’s world. From Bobby’s tradition of writing monthly notebook letters to his son, to Ryan’s mission to preserve family stories and revive lost arts, this episode explores how everyday choices shape family — and community — legacy. Together, they discuss the challenges of screen time, the revival of hands-on trades and the importance of teaching kids through exa...
29 Oct 2025
5 | Dr. Bobby Safranski Part 1: Why Farmers Trust Him With Their Livestock and Their Families
In part one of a raw and engaging conversation, Dr. Bobby Safranski joins host Ryan Armstrong to share how a passion for chiropractic care led him from treating humans to adjusting horses, dogs and even potbellied pigs in the heart of Florida farm country. Bobby reveals how merging animal and people care creates surprising connections and opportunities — often sparked by a simple conversation over coffee or noticing a client’s vest. Their conversation dives deep into the value of face-to-fac...
1 Oct 2025
4 | Will Gregg: Boiler Rooms to Barnyards – Stories from Welding in Ag
Ryan welcomes longtime friend and Brooksville local Will Gregg for a conversation that blends welding, agriculture, and small-town shenanigans — all over sandwiches at Main Street Eatery. Will shares how his unexpected journey into welding was shaped by the agricultural community around him, and how the skills he honed on local ranches keep farm operations (and his neighbors) up and running. Ryan and Will reflect on the deep connection between power plants, the electrical grid, and everyday f...
3 Sept 2025
2 | Justin Fitzpatrick: The Hidden Link Between Healthcare Jobs and Farming in Small-Town America
In this episode, Ryan Armstrong sits down with longtime friend Justin Fitzpatrick to dive into the unseen connection between rural healthcare and agriculture. Justin, who helps thousands of graduates from an online medical school find jobs — including remote positions in some of the smallest towns in America — shares how technology and shifting workforce demands are changing the game for rural families. Meanwhile, Ryan unpacks the pressures farmers face, from soaring equipment costs to the su...
3 Sept 2025
3 | Jason Cornman: How Food Safety Audits, Family Legacy and Hurricanes Shape Florida Farms
Ryan Armstrong and Jason Cornman go deep on what it really takes to get food from field to fork in Florida and beyond. Childhood memories meet hard-earned industry experience as they trade stories about multi-generational farming legacies, navigating wild hurricane seasons, and why those humble bags of potato chips on supermarket shelves are more complicated than you’d ever imagine. The conversation pulls back the curtain on agricultural procurement, logistics and the irreplaceable human rela...
3 Sept 2025
1 | Teyanna Marx: The Art, Heart and Hard Truths of Modern Farming
In this inaugural episode, Ryan Armstrong is joined by Teyanna Marx — ag marketer, artist and multigenerational Wisconsin farmer. Together, they dig into the roots of agricultural life, from Teyanna’s childhood memories on the family farm to her journey as Wisconsin’s “Alice in Dairyland.” Teyanna shares the highs and lows: the heartbreak of selling her family’s dairy herd, the joy of blending creativity with advocacy, and why vulnerability and real conversations are vital for rural communiti...
4 Aug 2025
Put the Face Behind Your Food — Farmstrong Trailer
Few things connect people faster than food. Listen to authentic conversations with deeply rooted guests like land men, fruit pickers, marketers, plantation owners, photographers, cowboys and everyone in between in this incredibly nuanced agriculture industry. Let’s put a face behind the food. Everyone has a seat at this table. This podcast uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry. Follow the Farmstrong podcast anywhe...
9 Jul 2025
Let's put a face behind the food — Farmstrong trailer
Few things connect people faster than food. Listen to authentic conversations with deeply rooted guests like land men, fruit pickers, marketers, plantation owners, photographers, cowboys and everyone in between in this incredibly nuanced agriculture industry. Let’s put a face behind the food. Everyone has a seat at this table. This podcast uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry. Follow the Farmstrong podcast anywhere...
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