32. From Six Acres to 2,000: How Gavin Spoor Built a Farm Without a Last Name Advantage

You don’t have to be a fifth-generation farmer to make it in ag. You just have to want it bad enough.On this episode of Your Ag Empire, we’re sitting down with Gavin Spoor—a first-generation farmer from northeast Missouri who went from renting six acres as a college kid to running a 2,000-acre row crop and specialty popcorn operation.In this episode, we cover:Why the business side of farming hits like a firehoseWhat he’d actually spend money on if you're just starting outRebuilding old equipment instead of chasing shiny paintBuilding a customer base one social post at a timeWhy not growing up in it might be the advantageGavin shares what’s worked, what hasn’t, and how he’s using popcorn and a little storytelling to carve out something of his own. He’s not trying to impress anybody—just trying to build something that lasts.Make sure to hit follow/subscribe so you never miss an episode.Connect with Gavin:Spoor Farms PopcornTikTok: @ThePopcornFarmerInstagram: @gavin_spoorSeries on AcresTV: Dirt PoorConnect with Your Ag Empire:Follow on Instagram @youragempireFollow on FacebookSubscribe on YouTubeFollow on LinkedInFollow on TikTokCheck out our websiteResources & Links:Learn more about the Elite Mastermind and how to become a memberProtect your livestock investment with Empire Ag’s risk management solutionsJoin The Dirt email subscription Book Jonathon as your next speaker Mentioned in this episode:Farming is a business—and at Empire Financial Services, we treat it like one. Our team helps farmers and ranchers get clarity on their finances, streamline bookkeeping, and build long-term stability. Click below to learn more.Empire Financial Services