About this podcast
Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 66 episodes
- Episode 63 - Simplifying Farming: The Babylon Micro-Farms Story · 48 minIn this episode of The Baker and The Farmer Podcast, we sit down with Graham Smith, CTO and co-founder of Babylon Micro-Farms — a startup born at the University of Virginia…
- Episode 62 - Houff Corporation: Neil Houff’s Journey in Agriculture & Business · 1 h 4 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Neil Houff, president of Houff Corporation, to hear his incredible journey from a passion for farming to leading a thriving…
- Episode 61 - Words to Live By: Some of our Favorite Quotes · 42 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy dive into some of the most impactful quotes they’ve encountered and how these words have shaped their perspectives on life, business, and…
- Episode 60 - Spring Update: New Ventures, Family Business & The Power of Gratitude · 42 minAs spring rolls in, Daniel and Buddy sit down to share what’s on the horizon for each of them. Buddy talks about raising more of their own food on the farm and how he’s…
- Episode 59 - From Architecture to Authentic Texas BBQ: The ZZQ Story · 1 h 6 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Chris and Orange, the dynamic duo behind ZZQ Texas Craft BBQ and Eazzy Burger in Richmond, VA. Chris, a Texas native, moved to…
- Episode 58 - (Part 2) Joel Salatin on Hard Work, Frugality, the Future of Farming and His Advice to the Next Generation of Farmers · 1 h 2 minConversation with Joel Salatin PART 1 In this second conversation with the legendary Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, Buddy and Daniel dive deeper into Joel's journey—how…
- Episode 57 - (Part 1) The "Lunatic Farmer" Speaks: Joel Salatin on Food & Freedom · 1 h 5 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with the one and only Joel Salatin, the self-proclaimed Lunatic Farmer of Polyface Farms. Fresh off attending the Make America Healthy…
- Episode 56 - From Living in the Basement to Early Financial Freedom with Chris Miller of Miller Tree Experts · 1 h 43 minIn this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Chris Miller, owner of Miller Tree Experts, to hear his incredible story of perseverance and grit. Growing up in a large family…
- Episode 55 - Alex Griffith's Real Estate Development Journey From California Dreams Back to His Richmond Roots · 1 h 10 minIn this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Alex Griffith of Two Creeks Development. Alex shares his inspiring journey from working construction jobs in college to moving to…
- Episode 54 - 2024 Recap: What Worked, What Didn't, and Our Plans for 2025 · 1 h 9 minListen in as Daniel and Buddy take a moment to reflect on their business journeys in 2024. In this episode, they share their biggest wins, including unexpected successes and…
- Episode 53 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part II): Ty Walker Shares A Deeper Dive into Life, Business, and Sustainability · 38 minIn this second episode with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, Daniel and Buddy explore Ty's holistic philosophy on life and business. Ty opens up about what health and…
- Episode 52 - Smoke In Chimneys (Part I): Trout Farmer Ty Walker’s Return to His Roots and His Passion to Succeed · 45 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Ty Walker, owner of Smoke In Chimneys, a trout farm nestled in the mountains of Virginia. Ty shares the fascinating twists and…
- Episode 51 - We Took a Break: Life Updates, Fall Fest Recap, and Planning Our Next Physical Challenge · 47 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down to catch up on recent life events. From navigating an unexpected family emergency to sharing the latest updates on Seasons' Yield's…
- Episode 50 - Back to the Land: Steve Hart’s Vision for Family, Farming, and Building Community · 1 h 25 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with Steve and Christina Hart, Buddy’s neighbors and fellow farmers, to explore Steve’s inspiring journey from a career in the U.S…
- Episode 49 - A New Vision for Seasons' Yield Cafe and Insights from Tatte Bakery · 47 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy share exciting updates on their businesses. Daniel unveils the new vision he and Fawn have for Seasons' Yield Cafe, highlighting fresh ideas for…
- Episode 48 - The World's Largest Place-Based Business: Walmart and What We Can Learn From Founder, Sam Walton · 32 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy look at the life and legacy of Sam Walton, the visionary founder of Walmart. Drawing from his business philosophies, they discuss key principles…
- Episode 47 - Brick-and-Mortar in a Digital World: The Story of Walkabout Outfitter · 1 h 42 minIn this episode, we sit down with Tina & Kirk Miller, owners of Walkabout Outfitter, a thriving outdoor supplies store with six locations across Virginia. They share their…
- Episode 46 - Cold Plunge & Community · 38 minIn this episode, Daniel and Buddy share stories from their recent guys' trip with the founder of Ice Barrel. Tune in to hear about their icy adventures, the conversations that…
- Episode 45 - A Year of Growth: Ben Beichler (Creambrook Farm) on Navigating Growth and Challenges in the Raw Milk Industry · 1 h 19 minIn this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Ben Beichler of Creambrook Farm, home to the world's largest raw milk dairy herd share. Almost a year has passed since Ben last…
- Episode 44 - What Drives Your Business?: A Recap of Our Trip To Virginia Beach · 35 minIn this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down to reflect on their recent trip to Virginia Beach, where they had the chance to interview a diverse range of entrepreneurs. They dive…
