If you're looking to build a profitable farm that works, The Thriving Farmer Podcast is for you. Learn the latest tricks and strategies from successful farmers, strategize with in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers just like you. With over 15 years of farming background, your host Michael Kilpatrick has the experience and authority to bring you practical advice, ask the hard questions, tease out the gold nuggets, and help share what it's really like to build a truly profitable, sustainable farm. In the interviews, we focus on building farms that last, setting up your systems, knowing your customers, building your team, and treading that ever-challenging work/family/life balance.
The Thriving Farmer Podcast
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If you're looking to build a profitable farm that works, The Thriving Farmer Podcast is for you. Learn the latest tricks and strategies from successful farmers, strategize with in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers just like you. With over 15 years of farming background, your host Michael Kilpatrick has the experience and authority to bring you practical advice, ask the hard questions, tease out the gold nuggets, and help share what it's really like to build a truly profitable, sustainable farm. In the interviews, we focus on building farms that last, setting up your systems, knowing your customers, building your team, and treading that ever-challenging work/family/life balance.
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March 3, 2026
350. Rebuilding After Loss: Farm, Family & Home with Shawn and Beth Dougherty
<p dir="ltr"><strong>A Note from Michael:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey.<br /> <br /></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">What does it look like to rebuild—not just a house, but a sense of home—after loss?</span></strong></p> <p dir="ltr">In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down with Shawn and Beth Dougherty to talk about the journey of rebuilding their farmhouse after losing it in a fire. What began as a devastating loss became a catalyst for a deeply meaningful family project—one rooted in resilience, shared work, and intentional design.</p> <p dir="ltr">Shawn and Beth reflect on the emotional and practical realities of starting over, how their grown children contributed their skills to the rebuild, and the lessons they carried forward from their original home. From architectural choices that emphasize natural light and gathering spaces, to the importance of porches, durability, and legacy, this conversation is ultimately about belonging—on the land and with one another.</p> <p dir="ltr">This episode offers encouragement for anyone walking through loss, rebuilding something meaningful, or seeking to create spaces that foster connection, family, and community.</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><strong><span style="font-size: 14pt;">In this episode, you'll hear about:</span></strong></p> <h3 dir="ltr">Rebuilding After the Fire</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How the fire became the catalyst for a family-wide rebuilding effort [01:35]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why rebuilding was essential for a sense of belonging and continuity [01:35]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">The role of community support in their recovery [01:35]</li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">Designing a Home with Intention</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Lessons learned from their original farmhouse [10:58]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why natural light and open gathering spaces mattered most [10:58]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How porches and outdoor spaces shape daily life and hospitality [10:58]</li> </ul> <h3 dir="ltr">Family, Legacy & Community</h3> <ul> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">How their children contributed professional skills to the rebuild [21:44]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Building a home meant to last for generations [21:44]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Why investing in family relationships is foundational to stability [21:44]</li> <li dir="ltr" role="presentation">Doing the right thing—even when it's hard [21:44]</li> </ul> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><br /> <span style="font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Bio:</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">Shawn and Beth Dougherty have been homesteading together since 1985, for the past 35 years in northern Appalachia. They raise dairy and beef cows, pigs, and poultry on a small acreage designated by the state of Ohio as "not suitable for agriculture." The Doughertys write, teach, and speak on holistic grazing and inputs-free farming, using grass-fed ruminants to restore abused land and build fertile, resilient farmsteads. They are the authors of One Cow Revolution, The Independent Farmstead, and The Independent Farmstead's Field Guides to Inputs-Free Farming series.</p> <p><strong><br /> <br /></strong></p> <p dir="ltr"><span style= "font-size: 14pt;"><strong>Links:</strong></span></p> <p dir="ltr">🐄Visit Shawn & Beth's website: <strong><a href= "https://one-cow-revolution.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">One Cow Revolution</a></strong><br /> <span style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;"> 📷 Instagram: </span><strong><a style= "font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;" href="https://www.instagram.com/shawnandbeth/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">@shawnandbeth</a></strong><br /> 📚Their books: <strong><a href= "https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/one-cow-revolution/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">One Cow Revolution</a></strong> and <strong><a href= "https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/the-independent-farmstead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">The Independent Farmstead</a></strong></p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr"><strong>This episode is brought to you by Farm on Central:</strong></p> <p dir="ltr">Planning ahead for your best onion harvest yet? <strong><a href= "https://shop.farmoncentral.com/collections/spring-onion-plants" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Farm on Central offers spring-timed onion plants</a></strong> featuring proven varieties that produce large, consistent bulbs and store beautifully. Plants are grown on a certified organic farm in Arizona and shipped at the ideal time for planting.</p> <p dir="ltr">Enjoy free shipping on all onion orders, plus discounts on multiple bundles. Smaller collections are available for home growers, while larger bundles are perfect for market farms.</p> <p dir="ltr">Order now at <strong><a href= "https://shop.farmoncentral.com/collections/spring-onion-plants" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">shop.farmoncentral.com</a></strong>.</p>
February 24, 2026
349. Running an All-Female Farm Team with Emma de Long of Kneehigh Farm
Host Michael Kilpatrick interviews Emma de Long of Kneehigh Farm, who shares her insights on leading an all-female farm team and fostering a supportive, communicative, and trusting environment.
February 17, 2026
348. Smarter Farming: Sensors, Drones & Automation with Nathan Rosenberg
FarmBlox CEO Nathan Rosenberg informs host Michael Kilpatrick about trends in farm technology, such as robotics and sensors, and how they help farmers save labor and increase efficiency in this interview.
178 total episodes available with 87 transcripts
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