Beyond The Crops

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Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.

Subscribe today and be a part of their journey as they cultivate a deeper appreciation for the remarkable world of agriculture.

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57. Ideas for Being Involved on the Farm When You Don't Know Where You Fit.

May 14 2024 37 mins

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_

56. Overwhelmed with Trying to Live a Less Toxic Life? SAME. Simple Steps to Start a Journey to a Healthier You.

May 07 2024 35 mins

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 PracticeInstagramFacebook

55. How Functional Medicine is a Piece of the Puzzle for Infertility, Hormones, Mental Health, Gut Health and more.

May 07 2024 39 mins

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 PracticeInstagramFacebookht

54. Grain Marketing for Dummies: how to hedge risk, play in the futures market, and create a basic marketing plan

Apr 30 2024 43 mins

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:

53. Mental Mindset As A Long Game- Mental Health Tools and Strategies

Apr 23 2024 38 mins

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 JournalOur Daily Bread Devotional- the quarterly option i

52. Permission to invest in YOU-Prioritizing Personal Growth When Saying Yes to You Feels Challenging

Apr 15 2024 50 mins

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

51. Tillage For Dummies and Pre-Planting Encouragement

Apr 09 2024 43 mins

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 d

50. How Functional Medicine Healed Chronic Migraines and Lyme Disease

Apr 01 2024 52 mins

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

49. Planting Prep: How We're Physically and Mentally Preparing for the Most Important Pass of the Season.

Mar 26 2024 41 mins

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

48. Celebrating National Ag Day, Daylight Savings Drama, + a Looming Tik Tok Ban

Mar 19 2024 27 mins

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 i

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