Grow Getters
Grow Getters podcast explores “Agriculture’s most inventive side hustles.” Hosted by Davis Michaelsen and produced by Farm Journal Studios, Grow Getters takes a lively look at creative ways farmers are plugging into their passions and sometimes exploring new technologies to add revenue to their operations. In agriculture’s challenging economic climate, these resourceful “grow getters” are redefining what it means to be a farmer.
After fighting in Afghanistan with the U.S. Army’s 1st Ranger Battalion, Patrick Montgomery came home to a new battle — keeping his ranch and direct-to-consumer beef company alive.
The Doan family has been producing cattle since 1882, but to support multiple generations they’ve mixed sweat, passion and imagination to create new businesses at Black Leg Ranch.
As teenagers, Dave and Jean Gottenborg dreamed of owning a cattle ranch. After decades of delay, they finally achieved their dream. Today, they raise cattle and sell award-winning beef and hay at Eagle Rock Ranch.
For fourth-generation Maryland farmer Taylor Huffman, creating agritourism events to supplement ag income is a way of life.
Natalie Kovarik returned to her roots on a Nebraska cattle ranch and became a social media influencer. She now bridges the gap between rural and urban communities by highlighting the human side of agriculture and food production through her online presence.
From a Buckeyes cheerleader to farmer to farm-fluencer, Zoe Kent explains her journey on Grow Getters.