Veal Calves, Market Pivots & Amish Barns — Lessons for Livestock Producers

Send us a text or leave a voicemail - we’d love to hear from you!This week Smoke and Aly sit down with Adam Prokash, a first-generation livestock producer whose path into agriculture looks nothing like the traditional one. Adam walks us through how he bought his first farm and learned to raise veal calves without the benefit of growing up in the industry, and how those early years shaped every decision that came after.His story spans multiple chapters: the rise and fall of the veal market, the stretch of years when feeder pigs kept his operation alive, the return to Holstein calves, and the unexpected opportunity that came placing calves in Amish barns. Today, he helps oversee calf programs across Amish communities while supplying milk replacer, meds, and hands-on management.This episode is about building relationships—the ones that open doors, the ones that keep ag businesses afloat, and the ones inside Amish communities that will change your perspective on work, contentment, and the pace of life. It's also about recognizing opportunity and trusting your instincts when it's time for a change.If you love real stories about building something from nothing in rural America, this one’s for you.Keep track of your income, expenses, invoicing and payments all in one place, even when you're on the road. Right now, get 50% off QuickBooks Online for 3 months through our link: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/partners/affiliates Beef Hub App – Built by cattle haulers, for cattle haulers. Tools to make your job easier out on the road. Use referral code RURAL to sign up.➤ Download the Beef Hub App | Google PlaySupport the showBEHRENS & CO | Join Our Email List — BEHRENS & COFacebook | Instagram | TikTokSubscribe, leave a review and share this episode to support rural voices!