About Fields to Finances - Farming Smarter, Profiting Bigger
Fields to Finances is a podcast hosted by Isabelle Talkington, who grew up on a farm and now focuses on marketing and education in the ag industry. Each episode brings real, honest conversations about the business side of agriculture, because farming isn't just a way of life; it's an investment in the future. From financial strategies and ag industry trends to the AI and tech tools reshaping how producers run their operations, Isabelle's goal is to educate, inspire, and connect with listeners who share her passion for agriculture. Whether you're in the field or in the office, tune in for insights to help you farm smarter, embrace new technology with confidence, and profit bigger.
The Farm Data Passport: How Farmers Could Finally Own Their Own Data
Every producer knows the drill: the same acreage, yields, and practices typed into a different form for every lender, program, and buyer — year after year. Jayce Hafner, CEO of FarmRaise, joins us to talk about why that redundancy is costing the ag economy real money, and what she's building to fix it.
We dig into FarmRaise's "Farm Data Passport," a system designed to let farmers enter their data once, own it outright, and choose exactly who gets access to it, whether that's an FSA office, a lender, a CPG supply chain, or a certifier. Jayce explains why she thinks of it as a passport (not just a database), how FarmRaise is threading the needle between "system of record" and "just another silo," and where AI fits into a future where more producers are building their own farm management tools from scratch.
We also talk about the real-dollar cost of manual data collection across supply chains, how the new 45Z clean fuel credit is already putting FarmRaise's infrastructure to work, and what Jayce thinks compliance and reporting could look like five years from now — for the 60-year-old producer still working off paper as much as the 30-year-old who just inherited the operation.
Plus: county fair traditions, red ribbons and redemption
15 Dec 2025
Episode 3: Banking on Better Data: How FarmRaise Tracks Strengthens Ag Lending Relationships
FarmRaise discusses how FarmRaise Tracks assists agricultural lenders in saving time, improving customer satisfaction, and strengthening relationships with farm customers, leading to better retention and smoother lending conversations in this episode.
28 Apr 2025
Episode 2: Behind the Scenes of Farm Tax Season: Wins, Woes, and What’s Next
Tax season is finally behind us — so what went right, and what could make next year easier? Morgan shares common farm finance struggles she saw (and a few wins too). We’ll swap stories, play a round of “Deduction or Distraction?”, and share quick tips to keep you ahead of the game.
Be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated! Like, subscribe, and rate the podcast to help us reach more listeners! If you have any topic suggestions, comment below or send us a message at support@farmraise.com! (mailto:support@farmraise.us)
Ready to level up your farm finances? Sign up for FarmRaise Premium with 20% off using our exclusive podcast code F2F20
24 Mar 2025
Episode 1: Meet Morgan and Isabelle – From Fields to Finances Begins!
Welcome to the very first episode of Fields to Finances! 🎉
In this debut episode, your hosts Morgan and Isabelle introduce themselves, share their backgrounds in agriculture and farm finance, and talk about what inspired them to launch this podcast. From walking fields to walking farmers through financial decisions, they’ve seen it all—and now they’re bringing those insights straight to your ears.
Tune in to hear what you can expect from future episodes, including conversations with farmers, ag professionals, and finance experts who are changing the game in rural America.
👉 Be sure to follow us on social media to stay updated!
👍 Like, subscribe, and rate the podcast to help us reach more listeners.
And if you’re ready to take your farm finances to the next level, use code F2F20 for 20% off FarmRaise Premium (Note: This offer does not apply to FarmRaise Payroll or Financial Planning services).
Thank you so much for listening—we’re just getting started!
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