“I just have a passion for putting farm-fresh products on people’s tables.”

Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose with Joseph Blakeslee. Taking us behind the scenes of his butcher shop, Bare Bone Butcheing as well as his farm, Blakeslee Acres. Joseph shares about how he knew he wanted to be a farmer from a young age, how he and his wife started their farm, and some of the things Joseph learned along the way. Joseph touches on a very important topic in agriculture, mental help, and shares some tools that help maintain his mental health. Listen in as we delve into a variety of topics from first generation farming, butchering and farmer burnout.

About our guest: Joseph Blakeslee - Blakeslee Acres, New York

Joseph is the owner operator of Blakeslee Acres, a small first-generation family farm and owner operator of Bare Bone Butchering, a small custom exempt butcher shop in New York.

You can connect with Joseph on his TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and the Bare Bone Butchering Facebook.

Podcasts Joseph listens to: Beyond Labels hosted by Joel Salatin & Dr. Sina McCullough & Full Disclosure Farming hosted by Farmer Joe & Mrs. Yankee Farmer.

At a glance:

• Joseph and his wife started their farm in 2015 with homesteading and chickens.

• The learning curve of a first-generation farmer.

• The ins and outs of the butcher shop.

• Therapy and other tools to help with mental health to prevent farmer burnout.

#2 Navigating First-Generation Dairy Farming

#12 Beginning Farming and Resetting Your Farm Practices with DL Lautenbach

#52 Growing a First Generation Operation with Millennial Rancher Calli Williams

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.

I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

“Sick animals cost you a lot of money so keeping them healthy is the full goal.”

Join us in this informative episode of Farming on Purpose and learn more about KSX Performance with Kaitlyn Keller. Taking us behind the scenes of her business, Kaitlyn shares about her love for animals, helping people, and how that translates into her business and how she operates. Kaitlyn dives into her products and explains some of the benefits of them. Listen in as we delve into the world of animal supplements and caring for livestock.

About our guest: Kaitlyn Keller- KSX Performance, Kansas

Kaitlyn grew up on a dairy and beef cattle operation in Arkansas and always had a passion for animal health. Having always been in the industry from managing a large cow calf operation, her own cattle, showing cattle, and also equine reproduction. Kaitlyn is a mom to 2 girls and lives on the edge of the flint hills and raises gelbvieh cattle.

You can connect with Kaitlyn on her website, TikTok, and Facebook.

At a glance:

• KSX is an all natural animal health business aimed to help farmers big and small to care for their livestock.

• Kaitlyn’s passion for helping people and animals extends to her business and consulting.

• “That is the goal, to keep your animals from getting sick.”

#1 Collaborating for Progress in Ranching with Cassidy Johnston

#45 Diversifying the Ranch with Jess at Perigo Hay and Cattle

#68 Getting Started with Stockdogs

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.

I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

“We’ve just had to get our name out there and stop being afraid of saying, ‘We are first generation farmers. I know we’re new but we have some phenomenal products.’ It’s become an education process for us to educate others on, honestly, what little we do know and it’s been a confidence thing. I had to be confident to say, ‘Hey, I raise livestock and I grow some phenomenal products. Would you like to try them?’”

Join us in this inspiring episode of Farming on Purpose and get up and close with Shohni Christensen, a newcomer to the agriculture industry with a great story behind their lifestyle switch. Taking us through her fascinating journey of getting into ag with a few animals for her children getting into 4-H to raising livestock and selling the meat locally and on their website. Shohni also shares about canning and educating others on food storage. Listen in as we delve into the world marketing in agriculture and Shohni is candid about some of her struggles marketing for a small farm.

About our guest: Shohni Christensen, KB Farm And Pantry - Arizona

6 years ago they traded their converse shoes in for cowboy boots. Travis and Shohni had 5 kids, 6 years old and under, and quickly realized how broken our food and education system was. What started out as homeschooling and homesteading, it quickly turned into farming and regenerative agriculture. With little knowledge about growing crops or raising livestock, they quickly started growing their farm. It didn’t take long before they knew where they called home couldn’t be home for much longer. They took a leap of faith and moved 4 hours away from everything they knew and loved to follow their dreams. With the help and push from their 5 kids, Travis and Shohni started KB Farm And Pantry. Travis, Shohni and their 5 kids pride themselves on the quality of meat they produce at KB Farm.

You can connect with Shohni on her website, Instagram, and Facebook.

At a glance:

• Shohni’s family lifestyle change from converse shoes to cowboy boots.

• Marketing for a small farm.

• Learning and educating others how to create a food reserve.

#20 Farm Kid Parenting and Moving the Farm Across State Lines with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms

#28 Behind the Scenes of Ranch Mom Life & Ag Homeschooling with Lindsey Huseman

#61 Strategies to Calm the Chaos and Balance "It All"

About the Host of Farming On Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture.

I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.

Connect with me on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.