THE INDEPENDENT FARMER PODCAST

The go-to Podcast for do-it-yourself Independent Farmers who are taking control of their own business, skipping the middleman, building their own brand, and selling direct to local Buyers.

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Team insights on supporting
independent farmers.

Business Matters →

Real-world farming business
insights and strategies.

Direct Marketing →

Proven ways to attract and
grow customers.

Food Matters →

Trends, impacts, and rules shaping
food systems.

Recent Episodes

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5 Fastest Ways to Build a Successful Farm Business
5 Fastest Ways to Build a Successful Farm Business

Learn the 5 fastest ways to build a successful Farm business with Alex of Chucktown Acres.

Exclusive Content: The Farmer’s Guide to Profitable Pork Sales
Exclusive Content: The Farmer’s Guide to Profitable Pork Sales

This episode serves as a comprehensive guide for Farmers to build a profitable direct-to-consumer pork business.

Biggest Farm Money Mistakes
Biggest Farm Money Mistakes

In this episode, Barn2Door CEO Janelle invites Farm Advisor Phil from Hopewell Farms to discuss the common financial pitfalls that prevent Farmers from achieving a sustainable, full-time living.

5 Steps to Success with Delivery-as-a-Service
5 Steps to Success with Delivery-as-a-Service

Discover how DaaS helps Farmers automate local logistics, reach more Buyers, and look like a pro with doorstep delivery.

Scaling Your Farm to $1M through Farmers Markets
Scaling Your Farm to $1M through Farmers Markets

Learn how Veteran’s Liberty Ranch mastered Farmers Market logistics, "U-Shape" booth branding, and pre-orders to scale their independent ranch.

The 7-Figure Blueprint for Rural Farm Success
The 7-Figure Blueprint for Rural Farm Success

Learn how Peter Bartlett of Bartlett Farms transformed a remote North Dakota operation into a high-revenue business by mastering rural logistics and premium branding.

Balancing a Growing Farm and a Growing Family
Balancing a Growing Farm and a Growing Family

A candid, "un-sugarcoated" conversation about the joys and chaos of raising a family on a working Farm.

Double Your Farm Revenue with Delivery as a Service
Double Your Farm Revenue with Delivery as a Service

Learn how to meet modern consumer expectations with professional, doorstep delivery.

Pricing Strategies for Scaling Your Farm
Pricing Strategies for Scaling Your Farm

Rachel Shenk shares actionable insights on how to price for sustainability, move the whole animal, and build a loyal customer base through convenience and transparency.

Capture Every Sale: POS Built for Farmers
Capture Every Sale: POS Built for Farmers

Learn how real-time inventory tracking and integrated email capture empowers Farmers to streamline their operations, secure year-round sales and attract loyal Buyers.

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What listeners are saying

  • “You know where I got the idea? Bennett Farms! I listened to his podcast and now we are collecting tons of emails at our markets. We have collected about 600 in the last month.” — MICHIGAN FARMER


    Listen: From Hobby to Full-time Farmer with Bennett Farms

  • “[The Podcast] is a big value-add. I listened to the podcast with the guy in North Dakota with the milk. It was inspirational! I sent off for a couple of the books he recommended.” — OHIO FARMER


    Listen: Maximizing Pricing for your Farm Products with Bartlett Farms

  • “I got to listen to the podcast with Alex, I was able to identify with it a lot. One of the things that stuck out was the idea of delivery. Alex really confirmed that I need to expand this area of our business.” — NEW YORK FARMER


    Listen: The 'Business' Side of Farming with Chucktown Acres

  • "Thanks for sharing this podcast! It is amazing how much content Barn2Door produces to help us out." — PENNSYLVANIA FARMER

  • Farmer: “I have listened to them all already.”

    Barn2Door Account Manager: “You have listened to all 130 episodes?”

    Farmer: “Yes, I have listened to every last one, they are very good!” — MICHIGAN FARMER

Guest Speakers

Guest speakers frequently include successful Farmers who grow and harvest proteins, produce, dairy, and more! Discussions are focused on the business side of Farming. If you farm and it is your livelihood, then building a viable business matters.

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