#728 - How to Build Bulletproof Farm Partnerships with Andy "Caygeon" Junkin

Previous Episode with Andy: "Family Succession: Issues & Opportunities!"On this episode of The Ag View Pitch, we sit down with Andy Caygeon of Stubborn Farm for a powerful conversation on communication, culture, and conflict inside family farms. Andy explains why most farm partnerships fail not because of markets, weather, or equipment, but because families are stubborn with each other instead of stubborn with the habits that make a farm successful. We talk about how to approach disagreements during stressful seasons, why delaying conflict creates resentment, and how the ability to have productive disagreements can double profitability. Andy shares the system he has developed over 15 years of mediation and coaching that uses daily mindset shifts, habit tracking, and guided self-improvement to change how partners communicate, make decisions, and work through challenges together. We discuss transitioning from parent–child dynamics to professional collaboration, why lack of recognition destroys successors, and how to set a culture where every family member becomes someone others genuinely want to farm with. Andy also shares his perspective on preparing for difficult economic cycles, setting goals with realism rather than entitlement, and being proactive about succession instead of waiting until emotions or finances force decisions. If you are serious about long-term success, about turning stubbornness into a strength, and about building a legacy your kids and grandkids want to be part of, this episode will resonate deeply.Learn more about Andy and his book “Stubborn” at Stubborn Farm: https://stubborn.farm