The Baker & The Farmer

About The Baker & The Farmer

Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.

Publisher

Daniel Shear & Buddy Powers

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

6 Sept 2023

Latest episode

16 Apr 2025

Latest episodes

68 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   16 Apr 2025

   Episode 63 - Simplifying Farming: The Babylon Micro-Farms Story

   In this episode of The Baker and The Farmer Podcast, we sit down with Graham Smith, CTO and co-founder of Babylon Micro-Farms — a startup born at the University of Virginia that’s making it easier than ever to grow fresh, healthy food anywhere. Babylon designs stand-alone hydroponic farming units that simplify the farming process, giving consumers and businesses alike access to nutrient-rich produce without the need for traditional farmland or experience. Graham shares the story of how Babylo...

2. 

   2 Apr 2025

   Episode 62 - Houff Corporation: Neil Houff’s Journey in Agriculture & Business

   In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Neil Houff, president of Houff Corporation, to hear his incredible journey from a passion for farming to leading a thriving business in the trucking and fertilizer industry. Neil shares how he got his start, the pivotal moments that shaped his company, and how he’s grown his business to 170 employees. He opens up about the challenges of scaling, the values that drive him, and his vision for the future of agriculture and business. If you’re an en...

3. 

   12 Mar 2025

   Episode 61 - Words to Live By: Some of our Favorite Quotes

   In this episode, Daniel and Buddy dive into some of the most impactful quotes they’ve encountered and how these words have shaped their perspectives on life, business, and leadership. From wisdom on resilience and hard work to insights on faith and community, they break down the deeper meaning behind each quote and share personal stories of how these ideas have influenced their decisions. Whether you’re looking for motivation, practical takeaways, or just a fresh perspective, this conversatio...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

5,408

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.7 / 5

22 ratings

Spotify

4.8 / 5

42 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 49 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

38

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

77

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