In this episode, Kasey Brown and Ryan Armstrong share the stories, tough lessons and laughter that come with building lives and careers in agriculture — both on the farm and behind the scenes. From Kasey Brown’s journey from Indiana stock shows to launching Teal Hat Communications, to Ryan Armstrong’s winding road of solitary drives and citrus fields that led him to podcasting, their conversation highlights the power of “figuring it out” and embracing uncertainty as an act of faith.

Together, they discuss how intuition, vulnerability and pushing out of comfort zones shape not just the ag industry, but also personal growth and leadership.

Along the way, you’ll hear about cattle genetics, choir concerts for President Bush, and how a teal cowboy hat became Kasey Brown’s business signature. This episode pulls back the curtain on why Farmstrong is committed to giving you the real faces and stories behind your food.

In this episode:
* Kasey shares how a layoff — and her favorite hat — inspired her to build a business from scratch

* Ryan talks about finding purpose and energy by asking tough questions and taking career risks

* Insights on community, family legacies, and the many “spokes” that keep agriculture rolling

* How Kasey's favorite people in the ag industry marry tradition with cutting edge technology

* A candid look at why listening to your inner nudges and being honest (even when awkward) matter so much in ag and in life

Quotes to remember:
“Everything’s figureout-able if you have the resiliency to learn things and be willing to get out of your comfort zone...” — Kasey Brown

“Your calling often whispers — it doesn’t scream at you.” — Ryan Armstrong

This conversation proves that behind every farm and every podcast episode, it’s people — with grit, heart, and stories worth telling — who make this industry strong.

You can find Kasey at tealhatcommunications.com, on LinkedIn or on Instagram.

Resources:

• Florida Farm List
• Georgia Grown
• Fresh from Florida
• Community Cannery Locations
• Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resources
• Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers

Questions or guest ideas?
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Ryan Armstrong sits down with Kacee Bohle, founder of AgriMinds, to dig into the real, often-hidden stresses facing farmers and ag professionals. Rather than talking markets or machinery, the conversation zeros in on burnout, mental health stigmas, and the need for intentional support within agriculture.

Kacee shares her journey from the family farm to creating AgriMinds — a community and coaching program that helps ag professionals build resilience, balance and boundaries. She discusses why meaningful change only happens when we move past buzzwords and into deep, honest conversations.

Key highlights include:

• How Kacee’s own struggles led her to build a coaching community for personal growth in ag
  
  
• Why discussing mental health in farming requires the right language — and a willingness to go beyond the surface
  
  
• The AgriMind Summit: a sponsor-free retreat focused on personal transformation
  
  
• The surprising discovery that, in group settings, men in ag open up about emotions more readily than women
  
  

Thought-provoking Quotes:
“Are you willing to get in the combine or the tractor with a farmer and let them be in their element and actually hear what they have to say?”
— Kacee Bohle

“The women are always the ones…shoving their emotions under the rug because they don’t have the time to talk about emotions…Whereas the guys are like, yeah, this is how I’m feeling, and I’m ready to get it out.”
— Kacee Bohle

“If you don’t know you’re spiraling, you can’t do anything about it. Having a support system you can reach out to — that’s the goal.”
— Kacee Bohle

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the people behind our food. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical advice for tackling stress in rural life, Farmstrong brings real talk, vulnerability, and actionable ideas for a healthier, more connected future.

Learn more about AgriMinds at kaceebohle.com and find Kaacee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceebohle/) or Instagram (@agcoachkacee).

Resources:

• Florida Farm List
• Georgia Grown
• Fresh from Florida
• Community Cannery Locations
• Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resources
• Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers

Questions or guest ideas?
Email farmstrongpodcast@gmail.com

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Few things connect people faster than food. Listen to authentic conversations with deeply rooted guests like land men, fruit pickers, marketers, plantation owners, photographers, cowboys and everyone in between in this incredibly nuanced agriculture industry. Let’s put a face behind the food.

Everyone has a seat at this table. This podcast uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry.

Follow the Farmstrong podcast anywhere you get your podcasts and tune in on Wednesdays.

Resources:

• Florida Farm List
• Georgia Grown
• Fresh from Florida
• Community Cannery Locations
• Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resources
• Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers

Questions or guest ideas?
Email farmstrongpodcast@gmail.com

Follow or subscribe to the show so you don't miss an episode!

We'd really appreciate if you would leave a review — please leave a sentence, not just stars. That helps others find the podcast so they can put a face behind their food.

Work hard. Be honest. Speak proudly.