Beyond The Crops

The quality of life we enjoy living rurally is something that is difficult to put into words, but rather it must be experienced. This week we brought Shelly Greving on the podcast to highlight her brainchild, Evolution of the Heartland, a movement highlighting how rural America is changing. Tune in to this week’s episode to hear how Evolution of the Heartland is helping to bring awareness around innovation in rural America and opportunities that exist here. Evolution Of the Heartland Events: DEWITT, IOWA | JULY 25 STANTON, IOWA | SEPTEMBER 12 COON RAPIDS, IOWA | SEPTEMBER 26 MANNING, IOWA | OCTOBER 3 ‌To find out more visit: https://www.evolutionoftheheartland.com or on social Facebook, Instagram Remember we launch new episodes every Tuesday. We’d love to hear your feedback on this episode and our succession series on our Instagram page @beyondthecrops_. We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many of you over there. Let us know if you have any questions or things you’d like us to do a deeper dive on. See ya next time Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

This week we’re excited to kick off a new series: On Farm Succession Planning. We have been wanting to lean into this topic since we started podcasting and this week we’re brining you an interview from Brooke Didier Starks, founder and owner of Legacy Legal. Brooke is an Estate Planning Attorney who caters to farm families and entrepreneurs.She strives to break hard topics into bite-size pieces and find solutions to situations families think are impossible. We’re excited to have this conversation with Brooke and kick off our succession series. Remember we launch new episodes every Tuesday. We’d love to hear your feedback on this episode and our succession series on our Instagram page @beyondthecrops_. We’ve enjoyed connecting with so many of you over there. Let us know if you have any questions or things you’d like us to do a deeper dive on. See ya next time Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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. Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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. Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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. Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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. Nebraska Functional Medicine- Keri’s Practice Instagram Facebook Find A Practitioner ‌ Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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. Nebraska Functional Medicine- Keri’s Practice Instagram Facebook https://www.ifm.org/find-a-practitioner/ Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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/ Follow Brittany on Insta: 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/ Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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 Our Daily Bread Devotional- the quarterly option is FREE Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

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? Connect with Kylie: https://kylieepperson.com/ Follow Kylie on the gram: https://www.instagram.com/kylieepperson_/ Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Join us as we welcome our husbands back to the podcast. Today we're learning more about different tillage types and why we do them in words WE can understand! We also leave you with some encouragement going into the busy planting season. Link to the heated lunchbox Josh uses. The “salty water” we couldn’t stop talking about is our favorite electrolytes from LMNT. We all drink at least 1 pack every single day. The boys beg for salty water, they love it too!! Use this link and get a free sample pack with your first order: Get a discount at Drink LMNT, Inc.

Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, on this episode we’re starting a new series, Backroad Real Talk, where we explore more personal topics we care about. This week we’re sharing our experiences with functional medicine. Today Jena is sharing the health journey that she's been on and how she finally got my migraines under control after TWELVE years of suffering with them weekly if not daily. Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Planting is the most important pass of the season. It’s the only time the farmer gets to play offense and what happens during planting has a direct impact on yield and profitability. It is a BIG deal and it puts our farmers (and us as wives) under a LOT of stress. Tune in to hear HOW and WHY we are diligently preparing for this important season. There is a lot to get ready on the farm, but there is also a lot we are doing to get our bodies and minds ready as well! Breville Touch Espresso Machine on a MAJOR sale: Breville Barista Touch Espresso Machine BES880BTR, Black Truffle Jena’s favorite coffee - Purity Coffee: Organic Coffee | Shop High Antioxidant Coffee Online - Purity Coffee Use code JENA for a discount Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

It’s not secret that Daylight Savings Time absolutely sucks. BUT did you know that there is scientific proof that this hour shift in time has detrimental effects on our mental and physical health and even causes deaths every year?! Tune in to hear the history behind DST and WHY it is time for the clock to run out on DST. Is the clock running out on TikTok too?! The US government is trying to force a sale of TikTok or ban it from US app stores impacting millions of people and the income of an astronomical amount of American families. Even worse, is this violating our first amendment? Hear our take! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

We're excited to finally bring you a highly requested episode from Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM), a faith-based healthcare cost-sharing ministry. CHM operates on the principle of Christians helping fellow Christians with their medical bills. They offer various programs tailored to different needs and budgets, providing an alternative to traditional health insurance. In this episode, we'll deep dive how CHM was a pivotal part of MP and Jena both stepping away from their full time off the farm jobs that previously provided traditional health insurance coverage. We'll also discuss the benefits of healthcare cost-sharing ministries and why/how both of our families have felt so much peace since leaving conventional insurance behind, shedding light on how these programs function and who they may be suitable for. Tune in as we explore this unique approach, how Christian Healthcare Ministries aligns with the values of our families, and how it has been an affordable and faith-based solution to our healthcare costs. Learn more about CHM here: Home - Christian Healthcare Ministries If you’re interested in joining or have more questions please don’t hesitate to reach out to MP or Jena! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Levi joined Jena for a new series we are bringing to the podcast called Farmer Hot Takes! Hear Jena and Levi’s HOT TAKES on dicamba, online land auctions, and “sustainable energy.” Remember that these are just our opinions on these topics and it’s ok if your opinion is different from ours! There is a lot happening in the world and Levi admits that it is easy to keep his head down and just focus on the actual land and everyday physical farming. We thought it would be fun to hash out a few of these topics - let us know what you think!! If you loved what you heard from us be sure to leave us a review! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

We’ve been over all of the cuts of beef AND how to navigate a cut card. NOW it’s time to go over how to COOK all the different cuts of beef! Shop premium dry aged beef from Jena and Levi’s farm here: Double O Farms Use code BEYONDTHECROPS for a discount! Cheesesteak Style Sloppy Joes The Infamous Dry Ranch Mix - Double O Farms Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Today’s episode is brought to you by Pivot Bio. Visit Pivot Bio to get a limited time deal on Pivot Bio PROVEN 40 On-Seed, named one of TIME’s Best Inventions! If you’re intrigued be sure to check out some YouTube videos of how Pivot Bio PROVEN40 worked on Jena and Levi’s farm: How we increased yield AND applied less Nitrogen per acre The results are in - Did Pivot Bio prove itself? Growing corn in a drought and PROVING it with Pivot Bio Harvesting corn in a drought - did our crop PROVE itself?! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Hot Takes in Ag - Banks combating climate change?? We’re diving into the Net Zero Banking Alliance today. We’ll go through what it is, what we learned from our research, and how it could impact agriculture in the future. Subscribe to Magnetic Ag here: Home Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_

Join us as Jena shares her expertise on all things BEEF! You’ll leave this episode feeling hungry, but also more confident to have conversations with your custom butcher. Jena also shares knowledge of how to cook certain beef cuts. We hope you enjoy! Shop Double O Beef Here! Connect with us outside of the podcast @‌jenaochsner and @‌marypat.sass @‌beyondthecrops_