The Thriving Farmer Podcast

If you're looking to build a profitable farm that works, The Thriving Farmer Podcast is for you. Learn the latest tricks and strategies from successful farmers, strategize with in-depth interviews with leaders in the industry, and connect with stories of farmers just like you. With over 15 years of farming background, your host Michael Kilpatrick has the experience and authority to bring you practical advice, ask the hard questions, tease out the gold nuggets, and help share what it's really like to build a truly profitable, sustainable farm. In the interviews, we focus on building farms that last, setting up your systems, knowing your customers, building your team, and treading that ever-challenging work/family/life balance.

The Thriving Farmer Podcast is a business podcast hosted by Michael Kilpatrick, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Michael Kilpatrick hosts The Thriving Farmer Podcast, a business show with 100 episodes published.

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  Episode #350

  350. Rebuilding After Loss: Farm, Family & Home with Shawn and Beth Dougherty

  Mar 3, 202628 minS33

  <p >A Note from Michael:</p> <p >The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. </p> <p> </p> <p >What does it look like to rebuild—not just a house, but a sense of home—after loss?</p> <p >In this Farm in Focu...

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  Episode #349

  349. Running an All-Female Farm Team with Emma de Long of Kneehigh Farm

  Feb 24, 202617 minS33

  <p >A Note from Michael:</p> <p >The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. </p> <p> </p> What does it look like to lead and manage an all-female farm team? <p >In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down with Emma...

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  Episode #348

  348. Smarter Farming: Sensors, Drones & Automation with Nathan Rosenberg

  Feb 17, 202615 minS33

  <p >A Note from Michael:</p> <p >The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey.<br /> <br /></p> <p >How can technology help farmers save labor, increase efficiency, and monitor their farms in real time?</p> <p >In this Farm in Focus episode...

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  Episode #347

  347. Husk Cherries: A Hidden Market Gem with Amber Waves Farm

  Feb 10, 202620 minS33

  <p >A Note from Michael:</p> <p >The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. </p> <p >What makes husk cherries one of the most surprising—and delightful—novelty crops on the farm?</p> <p >In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down...

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  Episode #346

  346. Running a Year-Round Farm Market with Emma de Long

  Feb 3, 202623 minS32

  <p >A Note from Michael:</p> <p >The Thriving Farmer Podcast is currently on pause as we navigate a busy season on the farm. While we're taking this break, we're excited to share Farm in Focus, a special series of short, focused conversations recorded earlier this year. These bite-sized episodes highlight practical insights from farmers and experts across the industry. We hope they're helpful and encouraging as you continue your farming journey. </p> <p >What does it really take to run a small, year-round local market?</p> <p >In this Farm in Focus episode, Michael sits down with Emma de...

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