Welcome back to another episode of Beyond the Crops! This week we are diving into a hot topic that’s been sparking debates online: Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech. We unpack the polarized reactions, especially around his comments to women about prioritizing marriage and family, a perspective rooted in his Catholic faith.

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We are back together and ready to dive into this episode focusing on finding motivation and overcoming burnout. But first, we have to celebrate out podcast's ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Congratulations to us and a huge THANK YOU to you for listening and supporting Beyond The Crops.

In this episode discover how we manage burnout, handle the ebb and flow of planting seasons, and balance daily farm chores with personal well-being. From discussing the challenges of maintaining consistency in podcasting to sharing practical tips for improving sleep and staying energized, this episode is packed with insights for farmers, farm wives, and really anyone struggling to find motivation in their daily lives.

Tune in for a candid, light-hearted conversation that blends real-life farm experiences with practical advice on overcoming burnout and staying motivated.

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MP & Josh give updates on planting season and some early-season scouting tips. Right now is a crucial time for scouting on the farm and making decisions for your crop.

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Part 2 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about where to start with functional medicine as a mother for your kids. We talk about practical steps to take mitigate stress on our bodies, start feeling better and live a happy healthier life.

Part 1 of our two part interview with Keri Anania, Owner & PA-C at Nebraska Functional Medicine. In this episode we talk about what functional medicine is and how it connects to fertility, hormones, gut heath, MTHFR and more. Keri shares where you can start with functional medicine and listening to your body.

Ever feel like you’re hearing a foreign language when people are talking about the grain markets? Well, same. Brittany Wondercheck joins us today to break down all things grain marketing and helps us grasp some foundational grain marketing tips!

Check out Brittany’s blog and find her Grain Marketing 101 and 201 courses here: http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/

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Instagram (@nefarmgirlnextdoor)

Seasonal price pattern:

Seasonal Grain Price Patterns

When is the best time to sell corn? http://farmgirlnextdoor.com/when-is-typically-the-best-time-to-sell-corn/

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Today we are talking about how we work on our mental mindset, how it's a long game, and some of the different strategies we use to heal and maintain our mental health. This is especially timely going into a season where mental mindset has been a challenge for both of us in the past.

Fried Ice Cream Bars recipe

5 Minute Journal

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Kylie Epperson joins us this week as the first ever repeat guest on Beyond the Crops! The three of us are very passionate about encouraging women to find their roles and step into who YOU are meant to be on your farm, in your family, in life in general. We share all the ways we have invested in ourselves through retreats, online courses, etc. Whether it was for business or personal development, we all have gone to a retreat with something in mind and came away with so much more! We hope this episode leaves you feeling empowered and WORTHY to invest in YOU!

Tickets to Farm Wives Club THE EVENT here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/farmwivesclubtheevent/1205722?

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