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Around the Fencepost
by Jacob Leach
Around the Fencepost is a producer‑first podcast about real farming, real stewardship, and real people. Each episode brings you conversations with folks who still have dirt under their nails — farmers, grazers, seed dealers, and neighbors who serve their communities and care deeply about the land and livestock they steward. We talk soil health, animal health, forage decisions, and the everyday challenges that shape a farm. Just stories, practical experience, and seed and practice recommendations grounded in real‑world feedback. If you’re looking for conversations that help you think, learn, and make better stewardship decisions on your own farm, pull up a chair. The best talks still happen around the fencepost.
Episodes
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🌾Around the Fencepost Episode 27 Casey Seber; Drone Man Extraordinaire
Casey returns to the podcast to share about the 26 season and how the new black Betty unit performed.
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🌾Around the Fencepost Episode 26 Rhett Fruitman; Manage Your Legacy
Rhett Fruitman, Co-Founder and CEO of Inherited Property Match, joins Jacob on Around the Fencepost to discuss preparing for a property inheritance, navigating probate, and deciding whether to keep or sell inherited real estate. For families inheriting a farm, the first question is understanding...
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🌾Around the Fencepost Episode 25 Troy Dillard; Always be Learning
Troy breaks down his approach towards learning and implementing regenerative agriculture with an eye on always improving. Join UT extension at Troys farm in Dickson TN on Sept 28th 2026 for the whole enchilada but enjoy this for a preview
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 24 Matt Duboise; Coop Daddy, Carolina Coops
Matt Duboise talks Around the Fencepost about backyard birds, building a business from scratch, crisis management and building Presidential coops.
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 23 Karson Rippstein Redmond Salt UT, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers the role of Redmond Salt in soil health, the impact of soil health on plant quality, and the relationship between mineral levels and livestock behavior. It also emphasizes the importance of salt as a carrier for minerals and its impact on livestock consumption. The...
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🌾Around the Fencepost Ep 22 My take on New Regenerative Ag EO
Another program? how? why? and does it affect me?
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🌾Around the Fencepost Episode 21 Ernest Weaver Byron Seeds Southwest TM
Ernest Weaver, the Southwest Territory Manager for Byron Seeds, shares his journey from dairy farming to becoming an integral part of Byron's growth. He discusses the vital role he played in the company's development and the focus on forage, grasses, and summer annuals. Ernest's commitment to...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 19 Ben Masemore Genetics matter/ Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
Ben Masemore shares his journey from growing up on a dairy farm to transitioning to carpentry and housing crisis, and eventually returning to the family farm. He discusses his experience with no-till farming, soil management, and the importance of conservation in agriculture. The conversation...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 18 Veronica Steer Sunbow Jerseys / Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation with Miss Veronica Steer of Sunbow Jerseys in Cottage Grove, Tennessee covers the farm's history, challenges, and the use of social media to share authentic farm experiences. The discussion also delves into the importance of storytelling and the impact of technology on dairy...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 17 Juliette Albrecht Grassi Milk Dairy / Jacob Leach Wet Meadows
Juliette Albrecht of Grassy Milk Dairy shares the challenges and triumphs of transitioning to small-scale, grass-driven, and consumer-connected dairy farming in Missouri. From the initial move to Missouri to the success of direct milk sales, Juliette's story is one of resilience, learning, and...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 16 Jacob Leach / Cattle Production Profits Wet Meadows Seed
🐄 What really drives profit in a cattle operation? In this episode of Around the Fencepost, we discuss the management decisions that have the biggest impact on profitability. While many producers focus on cattle prices, genetics, and equipment, true profitability often comes from how well you...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 15 Dr. Roger Gates Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
Dr. Roger Gates shares insights on forage agronomy, regenerative agriculture, and the establishment of warm-season perennials. He emphasizes the importance of soil health, diversity, and the abundance mentality in agricultural practices. The discussion covers the management of summer annuals,...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 14 George Moss Producer Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers the challenges and slow growth in the cattle business, including the management of cattle operations, risk management, market dynamics, mindset, belief, and support in agriculture, pressures in the cattle industry, and future plans and goals for the business. Takeaways…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 13 Dr. Bruno Padreira Rotation Planning Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
Dr. Bruno Padreira discusses the importance of soil fertility and pH in forage production, sharing insights on his background, challenges in Tennessee forage production, and the management of soil fertility for optimal plant nutrition. He emphasizes the role of extension agents as valuable...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 12 John Chester Custom Haymaker, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers a wide range of topics related to farming, hay production, and forage management. It delves into the challenges, insights, and lessons learned from years of experience in the agricultural industry. The discussion also highlights the importance of adaptability, quality, and...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 11 Guest John Winchell Expert, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
John Winchell, a dairy nutrition expert, shares insights on forage quality, the utilization of annuals and rotations, and the management of alfalfa and grass mixes. He also discusses the understanding of triticale and rye in dairy farming. The conversation delves into the science of spring…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost Episode 10 New Age Farming Brady Krchnavy, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation delves into the significance of soil biology, the role of mycorrhizal fungi in agriculture, and the impact of farm practices on soil health. Brady shares insights on quality control, customized product blends, and the importance of DNA analysis in soil. The discussion also covers...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 9 ForageFanAddict Jeff Jackson, Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers a wide range of topics, including Jeff Jackson's background, experience, and expertise in forage and livestock management. It also delves into the importance of building relationships, providing valuable information, and the passion for helping farmers and ranchers…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost/ Episode 8 Jacob Leach Harvest Stages
The conversation provides a comprehensive understanding of harvest stages and their impact on forage quality and animal feeding. It emphasizes the importance of matching harvest stages with the nutritional needs of different animals, particularly in dairy and beef production. The trade-off…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 7 Brad Evans Cub Creek & Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers Brad Evans' farming background, transition to sheep farming, challenges in marketing and pricing, pork marketing, grazing cycles, pasture management, farm transformation, fertilizer use, input refusal, biologicals, succession planning, equipment, and temporary fencing. Key...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 6 Jaden Hardy Forage Systems and Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation delves into the popularity and benefits of summer annual mixtures, Jaden Hardy's background and entry into forage systems, the role of summer annual mixtures in drought tolerance and forage quality, customizing forage mixtures to meet producer goals and needs, and the components…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 5 Chris Leach Coffee Seed Co and Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
The conversation covers topics related to the Mennonite community, family involvement in agriculture, the evolution of the seed business, and the challenges and opportunities in the agricultural industry. It also delves into the significance of social media in agriculture and the importance of...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 4 Brent Croom Dairy Farmer and Jacob Leach Wet Meadows Seed
Brent Croom, a multi-generational dairy farmer and leading auctioneer, shares insights on family history, farm diversification, and the challenges faced by young farmers. He also discusses the auction business and the emotional aspects of estate sales. The conversation covers a range of topics...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 3.21 Part 2 Casey Seber Mountain Meadow AG & Jacob Leach
The conversation covers the lessons learned from building a drone business, the challenges and optimism in the drone industry, the business of selling goods and services, exploring new drone technology, and the future of drone technology with a focus on American-made drones. The conversation…
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 3 Casey Seber Mountain Medow AG and Jacob Leach
The conversation covers Casey's journey in agriculture, from childhood farming experiences to the expansion of his seed business and the adoption of drone technology. It also delves into the differences in soil and agriculture practices, the importance of customer relationships, and the impact on...
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🌾 Around the Fencepost / Episode 2 Craig Cohron & Jacob Leach "Lets Talk Seed"
In this episode of Around the Fencepost, Jacob Leach sits down with Craig Cohron to dive deep into modern agriculture, beef cattle nutrition, forage quality, and the real economic pressures facing today’s farmers. Craig shares his journey from dairy production to beef farming and unpacks how his...
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🌾 AROUND THE FENCEPOST WITH JOSH BAKER AND JACOB LEACH
Inaugural Episode | Around the Fencepost Podcast In this inaugural episode of Around the Fencepost, we sit down with Josh Baker, founder, owner, and CEO of Southeast Agro Seeds, based in Rome, Georgia. Josh shares the real story behind his journey into the forage and seed industry, from growing…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Around the Fencepost is a producer‑first podcast about real farming, real stewardship, and real people. Each episode brings you conversations with folks who still have dirt under their nails — farmers, grazers, seed dealers, and neighbors who serve their communities and care deeply about the land and livestock they steward.
We talk soil health, animal health, forage decisions, and the everyday challenges that shape a farm. Just stories, practical experience, and seed and practice recommendations grounded in real‑world feedback.
If you’re looking for conversations that help you think, learn, and make better stewardship decisions on your own farm, pull up a chair. The best talks still happen around the fencepost.
HOSTED BY
Jacob Leach
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Around the Fencepost is a producer‑first podcast about real farming, real stewardship, and real people. Each episode brings you conversations with folks who still have dirt under their nails — farmers, grazers, seed dealers, and neighbors who serve their communities and care deeply about the land...
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Around the Fencepost is created and hosted by Jacob Leach.
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