Old Tractors, New Tech, and the Heart of a Farm Family with Laura Ehnle (Illinois)

In the very first episode of Beyond the Bushels, Mitchell sits down with Laura Ehnle, a third-generation farmer from central Illinois who’s carrying her family’s legacy into a new era of agriculture. From family cabins in Minnesota to tornadoes on the home farm, Laura shares what it means to raise kids and grandkids around a combine, why old tractors still matter, and how she found her voice in both the field and the farm’s finances.This conversation goes deeper than soybeans and yield monitors—it’s about family pride, perseverance, and the personal side of farming that too often goes untold. Whether you’re preparing to pass the farm to the next generation or simply balancing family and fieldwork, Laura’s story offers wisdom worth holding on to.🎙️ Pass the Mic• Mitchell’s question to Laura: “What does it mean to you to raise kids around the farm and carry forward that family legacy?”• Laura’s question for the next guest: “What are your hopes and dreams about the future of farming and agriculture in general?”Thanks for listening to Beyond the Bushels, where farm stories go deeper than yield.If you enjoyed today’s episode, be sure to follow and leave a review. Every story helps us celebrate the legacy, leadership, and lessons of American agriculture.Follow us on social media for behind-the-scenes clips, episode highlights, and more:FacebookInstagramTikTokYouTubeLinkedInWebsite