Beyond The Crops
by Mary Pat Sass + Jena Ochsner
Latest episode
172. Harvest 101: The Good, the Hard & Everything In Between
172. Harvest 101: The Good, the Hard & Everything In Between
About this podcast
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.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 172 episodes
- 172. Harvest 101: The Good, the Hard & Everything In Between · 45 minThis week Jena and MP are answering a listener question about harvest! They talk about what actually happens during harvest season, from the combine to getting grain out of the…
- 171. Harvest Survival Guide: Little Things Getting Us Through · 46 minHarvest season is busy, exhausting, and sometimes a little chaotic, so we’re sharing the little things helping us get through it! From meal prepping and decluttering to favorite…
- 170. Feeding the Crew: Field Meals & Harvest Hacks · 49 minWhat’s for lunch in the field? During harvest, keeping everyone fed while juggling a million other things can be a job all on its own. Jena and Mary Pat chat about their field…
- 169. Listener Q & A: Finding Your Place on the Farm and Fighting Imposter Syndrome · 39 minHave you ever felt like you don’t quite belong on your own farm, or wondered if what you do really matters? This week, Jena and Mary Pat answer listener questions about imposter…
- 168. Holding Things With an Open Hand · 33 minHarvest is not going the way Jena and Mary Pat hoped this year. With weeks of rain, delayed harvest, crop disease, and plenty of uncertainty, they’re learning firsthand that…
- 167. Growing Chickens For Costco with Hannah Borg · 58 minWhat does it look like to build a future on the family farm? This week, Jena and Mary Pat are joined by Hannah Borg, a sixth-generation Nebraska farmer who found her own path…
- 166. Making Farm Life Work for Your Family. You Don't Have To Do It All · 41 minWhat happens when you’re new to farm life, working a job, raising kids, and trying to keep up with the demands of harvest? Jena and Mary Pat have been there—and in this episode…
- 165. Ready or Not, Harvest Is Here · 30 minHarvest has officially started for some farmers, and Jena and Mary Pat are talking about what that means—from getting equipment ready to having serious conversations with their…
- 164. Harvest Is Coming, Faith Is Growing & Making Time for Yourself · 45 minHarvest is right around the corner, but before the combines roll, Jena and Mary Pat are squeezing in a little fun, faith, and family time. This week, they recap Becknology Days…
- 163. Tar Spot, Farm Wife Roles & Finding Your Place in Agriculture with Faith Pearson · 45 minWhat happens when a challenging crop year has you questioning every decision you made? In this episode of Beyond the Crops, Jena and Mary Pat welcome back Faith Pearson…
- 162. What Running Has Taught Us About Doing Hard Things · 43 minWhat started as a way to blow off some steam turned into half-marathons, early morning runs, sore muscles, and a whole lot of lessons about doing hard things. In this episode…
- 161. Traveling With Kids Made Easier: Food, Road Trips & Screen-Free Activities · 43 minTraveling with kids can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re trying to keep everyone fed, entertained, and happy without relying entirely on screens or fast food. In this…
- 160. Prepping for Harvest and Picking Homeschool Curriculum · 38 minIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, Jena and Mary Pat catch up on the realities of late summer farm life, about starting a new homeschool year, choosing curriculum, creating…
- 159. Worth the Money... or Total Waste? Our Honest Opinions · 45 minThis week we're diving into a trend that's been making the rounds online: What's actually worth spending your money on... and what's absolutely not? From Owala water bottles and…
- 158. Our Current Roman Empires: Healthy Homes, Hormones & Letting Go · 45 minWhat’s your current Roman Empire—the thing you can't stop thinking about? This week, Jena and Mary Pat catch up on everything currently taking over their minds. Jena shares an…
- 157. County Fairs, Baby Talk & Tiny House Dreams · 35 minIn this episode of Beyond the Crops, we're sharing everything that's been happening behind the scenes. From county fair adventures and first-year 4-H lessons to pregnancy updates…
- 156. Never Say Never: How Motherhood Humbled Us & We Became the Moms We Said We'd Never Be · 40 minWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this honest and relatable episode, Jena and Mary Pat take a walk down memory lane as they reflect on all the…
- 155. Our Home Was Making Us Sick: What We Learned About Mold · 1 h 5 minWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this episode, we're diving into one of the most requested topics we've ever covered: mold illness and the…
- 154. Celebrating America at 250 with 13.1 Miles, A Birthday Party, and a Big Surprise! · 1 h 3 minWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this heartfelt and high-energy episode, Jena and Mary Pat recap a weekend they’ll never forget—running a…
- 153. 4-H, Half Marathons, Household Chaos and Trusting God Through the Unknown · 1 h 4 minWelcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this episode, Jena and Mary Pat cover everything from 4-H projects and half marathon plans to summer hosting…
