Rooted In Tomorrow

A special Tuesday release as we kick off season six of Rooted In Tomorrow. Recorded live at Land O’Lakes headquarters, this special episode features Senior VP and lifelong dairy farmer Pete Kappelman as he explores today’s farm economy, cooperative resilience, and the future of U.S. agriculture. From surviving barn fires to navigating market volatility, Pete shares powerful insights on rural community strength, ag policy, and the economic forces shaping dairy and grain farming in 2025.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

A special Veterans Day re-release!When military service ends, where do veterans find their next mission? Discover how the SkillBridge program is helping service members transition to civilian careers while maintaining their sense of purpose and community. In this episode, we explore the inspiring stories of veteran Col. Patrick Schlichenmeyer who found a home at Land O’Lakes, Inc. Learn how Land O’Lakes is tapping into veterans' leadership skills while helping them build meaningful second careers. A must-listen for veterans considering transition, military families, and business leaders interested in veteran hiring programs. #VeteranJobs #MilitaryTransitionCheck out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

We're re-releasing one of our most popular episodes of season five with Land O'Lakes member, Tyler Ribeiro, who you can find on Instagram @CADairyDadTyler Ribeiro is a fourth-generation farmer from Tulare, California. He’s amassed nearly 80,000 social media followers sharing life on the farm and daily moments in his rural community. He joins host Kim Olson to talk about the work being done in his community and beyond to break down rural stereotypes and keep small communities vibrant. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

After its fifth season, Rooted In Tomorrow is taking a pause for new episodes. Rate and review the podcast in Spotify or Apple. Catch up on all the previous episodes wherever you find your podcasts. Be sure to subscribe to receive push alerts when we drop new episodes!Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, meet Tonja Engen. She’s a Culinary Retail Product and Content Manager at Land O’Lakes and, works closely with our Culinary Center. Hear how our team of culinary experts work together to identify food trends, develop and test new recipes featuring our dairy products, and create social media content that gets consumers excited to cook at home. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Gut health isn't just a human fad. It’s a years-long trend that has proven to have major impacts on your overall well-being. In this episode hear how more than a decade-long study has led to major breakthroughs in the microbiome for the animals we love. Guests are Purina Animal Nutritions’ Mary Beth Gordon, Senior Director of Equine Technical Innovation, and Robert Jacobs, Research Manager, Equine Innovation.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Biologicals are a form of crop protection derived from natural materials or living organisms that are rapidly growing in popularity. Guests  Glenda Gehl, Vice President of R&D Crop Inputs at Land O’Lakes, and, Greg Culp, Vice President of Agronomy, Sales and Marketing at Mercer Landmark, join us to discuss how helping farmers sort through the numerous options and jump straight to a short list of products selected based on reliable product research and data.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, we delve into the power and value of the cooperative model and how it benefits members and rural communities. We discuss why a certain tax policy that helps farmers and rural cooperatives operate is at risk. Hear from a family farmer, Walt Moore whose farm has been in his family for 112 years. And, Carl Dickinson, the CEO of Central Valley Ag Cooperative in rural Nebraska.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Land O’Lakes is expanding! Into more cheese offerings. There’s a unique relationship between the farmers who own us, the cheese we produce, and you ultimately buy at the grocery store. In this episode, hear from Wisconsin farmer-owner Angie Feider and Dairy Foods Marketing Vice President Angela Pengelly supporting rural vitality. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

What’s got Gen Z interested in agriculture? Hear two very different stories from Land O’Lakes interns who decided to pursue a career in agriculture. Plus, learn how we’re creating new early talent programs for a younger generation to land a career and make an impact in ag. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Season four of the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast is in the books! Thanks for listening and sharing the stories of our farmers and their communities. While we plan, catch up on all the previous episodes of Rooted In Tomorrow. Subscribe on Spotify and Apple to receive push alerts if we share a new episode. Catch you back here soon!Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Land O’Lakes Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer Jason Trusley joins host Kim Olson. Inside baseball? Not here. We try to break down the path forward for our cooperative system and what it will take for us to continue supporting America’s farmers, ag retailers, communities, and consumers for another 100 years.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Weddings, workshops, quality beef, and pick-your-own produce—Derek and Nicole Sippel are redefining farm tourism with their “Art of Agriculture” in Southeastern Wisconsin. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

This episode highlights the most impactful areas of financial giving the past year and how it’s supporting the communities our cooperative members call home. Each year, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donates a portion of its pretax profits to the Land O’Lakes Foundation in addition to investing corporate dollars through community relations. Morgan Kinross Wright joins Kim as guest in this episode. She serves as VP, Community Relations & Exec. Director, Land O'Lakes Foundation.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Consumers generally have positive attitudes about cooperatives. They are less sure about their level of understanding of what one is, how their purchases benefit members, and how an ownership structure is different from other business models. In this episode, Chris Pearson joins host Kim Olson. At the time of this episode recording, Pearson was the Vice President of Crop Nutrition and cooperative alliances for Winfield United. He's since been promoted and taken on a new role as SVP and President of Animal Nutrition at Land O'lakes, Inc. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

We're rethinking the norms of manufacturing by offering flexible work environments at our facilities. In this episode learn how flexibility supplemental income, and simply choosing your own hours to work can impact consumers, which is better for our cooperative, is making a difference. Guests are Yone Dewberry Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O'Lakes, Inc, and George Weathermon, a Land O'Lakes flex-worker from St. Joseph Missouri. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

A new season of Rooted In Tomorrow kicks off with Alice Crothers. Alice helps run Long Green Farms in Rising Sun, Maryland, with her husband Caleb. Alice was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and met Caleb in college. The two ditched their lives and jobs in the city and joined Caleb’s family farming operation in 2015. Their conservation and Farmers On The Rise awards have helped make them leaders in agriculture. You can follow Alice at:Instagram: @heelsandholsteinsFarm Website Long Green FarmsCheck out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Season three of Rooted In Tomorrow is wrapped up. We'll be back soon with brand new episodes, new guests, and different topics. Check out all our stories from Land O'Lakes, Inc. Be sure to leave us a rating and review for the podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, we get the inside scoop about the exciting research happening now at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center that’s helping unlock the greatest potential of every animal and support animal health. Animal immune systems are essential for fighting off flu, or disease. Not unlike any human. Our guest in this episode is Dr. Peter Karnezos. Peter is the Senior Director of feed additive research and innovation for Purina. Purina: https://shop.purinamills.com/Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode hear how an Indiana corn field is being "turned on" with technology technology tools.  24-hour data collection and sampling is helping local farmers act on the future of food and sustainability. Guests on this episode are, Ranveer Chandra Chief Technology Officer, Agri-Food at Microsoft. Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land O'Lakes, Inc. Drew Garretson, Chief Marketing Officer at Ceres Solutions in Crawfordsville Indiana. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Kim sits down with global futurist and keynote speaker Jack Uldrich, who recently inspired farmers and cooperative members at Land O’Lakes, Inc.’s midyear meeting. Jack dives into how major consumer and industry shifts are reshaping the future—and how emerging technologies like large language models (LLMs) and geospatial intelligence (GEO) are driving unprecedented change in agriculture and beyond. From analyzing past trends to predicting what’s next, Jack shares actionable insights for companies and communities looking to stay relevant in a rapidly evolving world.Explore the future today—check out Jack’s newsletter at jackuldrich.com.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

The annual Mid-Year meeting at Land O’Lakes brings farmers and thought leaders together to discuss the future and current state of agriculture. In this episode we’re pulling back the curtain on what is typically a closed door discussion. Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford moderates a discussion with three farmers to talk about the importance of telling their stories to consumers, policy makers and community leaders. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Sustainable farming practices are essential for modern farmers to adopt on their land. However, changing an on-farm practice can cost a family farm a fortune or, put their crops and profits at risk. Doing the right thing for the environment also means not doing the wrong thing to ensure their family farm survives. In this episode, Brett Bruggeman, President of Winfield United joins us to talk about how Land O’Lakes is creating markets for farmers to invest in sustainable farming practices consumers care about. All while ensuring the economics make sense. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, we break down the challenges facing the dairy industry and the ways Land O’Lakes continues to innovate and adapt to meet the moment on behalf of our farmer-owners.. Our guest for the episode is  Heather Anfang, Senior Vice President of US Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, Inc.Get to know some of our Farmers at LandOLakes.com/our-farmers/Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Rural communities feed the nation — but do their voices reach the halls of power? In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson dives into how Land O’Lakes, Inc. Government Relations empowers farmers to advocate for themselves, influence policy, and bridge the gap between the farm and the grocery store.Joining the conversation are Gretchen Rockstad, a Minnesota farmer and member of the Policy & Resolutions Committee, and Amber Horn-Leiterman, a Land O’Lakes farmer-member from rural Wisconsin. Together, they share how cooperative leadership, grassroots advocacy, and storytelling help shape legislation that benefits consumers and strengthens rural economies across the Midwest and Great Plains.Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Land O’Lakes Chief Marketing Officer Heather Malenshek joins us to discuss how we're helping bring to life the stories of our cooperative and position Land O’Lakes Inc. as a powerful enterprise working in service of our farmer and retailer owners.Today, Land O’Lakes is a diverse agribusiness spanning crop inputs, animal nutrition, food production, and environmental sustainability. That means we have many stories to tell, and we believe a strong enterprise brand can tie those stories together to help drive home our cooperative’s strong mission and purpose in the world.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, we illustrate the often eye-opening issues facing those withoutbroadband connectivity and the work to get communities better connected. Bringing every American broadband access is the moonshot challenge of this generation.It's the focus of our American Connection Project. As we hear from our guests, connectivity is not a luxury, but a necessity for education, health care, modern food production, and economic growth.Guests are Frontier Cooperative CEO and farmer, Jeremy Wilhelm from Lincoln,Nebraska. And Ken Edwards, a Nebraska native, and an American Connection Corps Fellow.To learn more go to Americanconnectionproject.comSomething Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Carbon markets are everywhere these days — it feels like every organization is shouting about “saving the planet” while sipping their lattes. But Land O’Lakes, through its Truterra business, is putting action behind the buzz.In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson sits down with Truterra President Jason Weller and Nebraska farmer Lukas Fricke to talk about how Midwestern farmers are turning sustainable practices into real-world impact — for the environment, their families, and their communities. From Nebraska cornfields to Iowa soybean farms, these farmers are not just talking the talk about carbon credits and regenerative agriculture — they’re walking the walk, all while keeping their fields productive and profitable.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Something Greater is back in 2022 with new episodes and guests! As the world was interrupted by COVID, farmers pressed on, producing food for a world facing countless challenges. This season, Something Greater features the innovators, the forward thinkers, and small-town leaders guiding Land O’Lakes into its second century and taking on some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Join host Kim Olson for monthly episodes.Head to Land O'Lakes, Inc.com for more stories. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Behind every glass of milk and holiday cheese plate is the work of 1,711 dairy family farmers who form the backbone of Land O’Lakes, Inc., a farmer-owned cooperative spanning nearly 100 years. From the Midwest and Great Plains to local communities across the U.S. and neighboring states, these families bring food from farm to table, shaping the iconic products found on grocery store shelves.In this festive episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson traces the journey of holiday favorites like butter and milk, exploring how Land O’Lakes works with its cooperative members to transform raw farm ingredients into beloved products. Guests include Heather Anfang, Senior Vice President of U.S. Dairy Foods, and Lauren Evangelo, Land O’Lakes farmer-owner, as they share stories from the farm, insights on the cooperative model, and the impact of family farming on local and regional food systems.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Bringing new workers, new families and new ideas to rural small towns mean that the town, its businesses, and schools can thrive for years to come. But recruiting new workers to those small towns can be a challenge. The talent pool is smaller Vs. large urban areas. The visibility for those jobs may not be as apparent in online job postings. The reality is, more people are moving away from small towns than they are moving in. Land O'Lakes, Inc. works directly with many of its ag business members to recruit talent to their small towns. When farmers do better, their local grain cooperatives and country stores do better. Therefore, their communities thrive which, if you eat food is good for all of us. This episode outlines the difficulties in bringing talent to small towns and how Land O’Lakes, Inc. is committed to rural vitality. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Agriculture is more high-tech than ever, with artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital tools transforming how farmers grow crops, raise livestock, and manage sustainable operations. To fully leverage these innovations and feed a growing global population, reliable rural broadband connectivity is critical.In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson sits down with Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land O’Lakes, Inc., and Ranveer Chandra, Chief Scientist of Microsoft Azure Global, to discuss their new strategic alliance. Together, they explore how Land O’Lakes and Microsoft are bridging the digital divide across the U.S, connecting farmers to cutting-edge technologies that enhance productivity, sustainability, and profitability.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

As a farmer-owned cooperative Land O’Lakes has a vast network of farmers and families whose professional skillset exceeds farm work. In a challenging farm economy, Land O’Lakes launched its ‘Supplemental Work Program’ where our farmers or their families who may have IT, accounting – or other business-related skills can be hired as part-time workers in their knowledgeable field. Join host Kim Olson and Land O’Lakes Farmer-Owners Suzanne Vold and Josie Peters on how this unique program is bringing new income opportunities to the families that provide your food. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

COVID-19 is impacting everyone, globally. Whether it’s the virus itself or protective measures taken by countries, states, local governments – and businesses to ensure the health and safety of its population and workforce. As part of the food supply Land O’Lakes, Inc. is deemed an essential service by the Federal Government and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. This episode digs into the challenges, the realities, and shares stories about our front line workers helping to keep the shelves stocked during a pandemic. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Content recorded in person before the COVID-19 pandemic.For the 99th time Land O’Lakes, Inc. hosted its Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Farmers from around the country that are part of our cooperative network gathered to talk about the business, gain insight from consumer panels – and find ways to be better farmers for our future, together. There are roughly 4,000 member-owners part of the Land O’Lakes cooperative. Hear from them directly about what’s important to them on their farms and in their communities – and what drives them to do what they do every day. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Farming is one of the most rewarding professions — but it can also be one of the most stressful. Economic uncertainty, weather variability, and long hours can take a toll on farmers’ mental health, particularly in rural communities across the Midwest and Great Plains. In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, we explore how Land O’Lakes, Inc. is advocating for farmers and supporting mental wellness through initiatives like Harvesting Hope, a series of community events designed to educate farmers and their families about the signs of stress and resources for support. Host Kim Olson discusses the importance of building networks of care, fostering resilience, and connecting rural residents with the help they need.Listeners will gain insight into how cooperative principles, local engagement, and targeted programs are helping farmers across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the broader American Heartland manage stress, improve well-being, and strengthen the long-term health of rural communities.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Note to our listeners: Something Greater has changed its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change is effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe.  Building well-connected agricultural markets is critical for global food security and resilient economies. Land O’Lakes Venture37, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit affiliated with Land O’Lakes, Inc., works to strengthen farming communities across the globe by helping farmers maximize productivity while protecting natural resources like soil, water, and air.In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson speaks with Dai Harvey, Regional Program Director based in Africa, to explore how Venture37 supports locally led agricultural development initiatives across multiple continents. From connecting farmers to new markets to fostering sustainable practices, Venture37 empowers producers to realize their full potential while driving economic growth in their regions.Listeners will gain insight into how cooperative principles, global partnerships, and innovative agricultural strategies are shaping markets in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and Southeast Asia, strengthening global food systems and enhancing food security for communities worldwide.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Note to our listeners: Something Greater has changed its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change is effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe.  It’s been a little more than a year since Land O’Lakes, Inc. launched Something Greater. We’ve had several guests from inside and outside the company talking about our mission of Feeding Human Progress – from policy, to crop management, sustainable farming and getting communities connected via high-speed internet. During the holidays we’re giving thanks to the farmers and families out there who make our mission possible by being a part of the cooperative. In this episode join host Kim Olson as she reflects on some of the best and most meaningful moments from the podcast thus far. Brand new episodes and topics will be back for the next episode release in late January 2020. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Rural America faces a paradox: three-quarters of counties with the highest rates of food insecurity are rural, yet these small farming communities produce much of the nation’s food. Addressing hunger in these regions presents unique challenges compared to urban areas, requiring targeted strategies and collaborative solutions.In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson sits down with Beth Ford, CEO of Land O’Lakes, Inc., Claire Babineaux-Fontenot, CEO of Feeding America, and Allison O’Toole, CEO of Second Harvest Heartland. Together, they explore the complex realities of feeding rural populations across Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the broader Midwest, and share how cooperative leadership, nonprofit partnerships, and innovative programs are helping communities access nutritious food.Listeners will gain insight into how rural agriculture, data-driven initiatives, and local engagement are creating sustainable solutions to hunger, strengthening food systems, and supporting rural economies throughout the American Heartland.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Access to high-speed internet is no longer a luxury in rural America — it’s essential for work, education, and quality of life. Yet roughly one-quarter of Americans living in rural communities still face significant connectivity gaps, disproportionately affecting farmers and small-town residents across the U.S.In this episode of Rooted In Tomorrow, host Kim Olson sits down with Chakravarthy Sankaraiah, Director of Big Data and Artificial Intelligence at Land O’Lakes, Inc., and Pat Lunemann, a Land O’Lakes farmer-owner participating in a pilot program to expand rural broadband access. Together, they explore how cooperative partnerships, internet providers, and local stakeholders are working to bridge the digital divide, enabling rural communities to thrive in an increasingly connected world.Listeners will gain insight into how data-driven solutions, cooperative leadership, and targeted pilot programs are transforming connectivity in the American Heartland, strengthening rural economies, and improving the lives of farmers and their communities.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Innovation isn’t just for big tech companies — Purina Animal Nutrition, a key business unit of Land O’Lakes, Inc., is driving agricultural and animal nutrition breakthroughs every day. From Midwest farms to livestock and urban flocks across the U.S., Purina develops solutions that improve animal health, farming practices, and environmental sustainability, often at the microscopic level.In this milestone year celebrating 125 years of Purina innovation, listeners will hear how the company balances tradition with forward-thinking strategies, ensuring farmers, producers, and urban poultry owners across the American Heartland have access to cutting-edge nutrition solutions. Join us as we explore how small-scale innovations lead to big impacts for animals, the environment, and rural communities.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Being a cooperative gives Land O’Lakes, Inc. unique competitive advantages in producing and distributing agricultural products across the Midwest and Great Plains. Through a 100-year-old “Reverse Ownership” model, retail members own Land O’Lakes, while farmers retain decision-making power and hold company leadership accountable — a structure that strengthens rural communities and supports local economies from Minnesota, Iowa, and Wisconsin to North and South Dakota.In our WinField United business, which ensures millions of acres of crops achieve optimal outputs, the cooperative model is our core advantage. Join host Kim Olson along with Brett Bruggeman, President of WinField United and Senior Vice President of Land O’Lakes, as they explore how farmer-led leadership drives innovation, sustainability, and growth for producers across the American Heartland.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

As a cooperative, Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a leading conservation solutions provider. We created SUSTAIN in 2016 which is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc. that focuses solely on renewable and sustainable farming methods. What sustainability looks like - especially in agriculture isn't always clear. A challenge, is also measuring the positive impact of sustainable practices. Land O'Lakes, Inc. and SUSTAIN are breaking down those barriers. Join host Kim Olson and guest Matt Carstens - the Senior Vice President of Land O'Lakes SUSTAIN for the latest episode of Something Greater.Listener Note: SUSTAIN has changed its name to Truterra and is still a division of Land O'Lakes, Inc. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

The 98th Annual Meeting of the members of Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an opportunity to meet with fellow farmers from across the country, see new Land O’Lakes products made from their milk and hear directly from business leaders. It's also a chance to see what other parts of the Land O'Lakes, Inc. business are doing on their behalf.As a farmer-owned cooperative - it’s important we celebrate our members and recognize the challenges of the current dairy market and agriculture industry.The meeting was held over the course of two days in Minneapolis – where our farmer members and retail owners reviewed business performance of 2018 and looked ahead to 2019 alongside Co-op leadership. © Land O'Lakes, Inc.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Land O’Lakes, Inc.'s Chief Technology Officer Teddy Bekele explores how agtech innovation is reshaping farming across the Upper Midwest and the Great Plains. With tools like satellite imaging, advanced data analytics, AI-driven insights, and digital platforms, today’s farmers can make faster, more precise decisions that boost yields, reduce inputs, and support long-term sustainability.The discussion breaks down how cooperatives help bring emerging technologies directly to farmers, giving producers in rural communities access to tools once limited to large-scale operations. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

Marketing was one of our founding principles when we began in 1921. Our new Dairy Foods campaign kicked off this fall; All Together Better with the rewriting of one of the most iconic songs in farming - Old McDonald. From E-I-O to She-I-O we wanted to pay tribute to the nearly one million women in farming according to the USDA. Everyone contributes to what makes Land O’Lakes a leader in food and agriculture. We believe that by working together we’re all better because of it.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Pete Kappelman, a fourth-generation dairy farmer from Manitowoc County, Wisconsin, shares how member engagement fuels the long-term strength of farmer-owned cooperatives across the Upper Midwest. As the outgoing Chairman of the Board for Land O’Lakes, Inc., Kappelman explains why active ownership through voting, participation, and shared decision-making directly shapes the economic future of rural communities in states like Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, and the Dakotas.Gain a grounded perspective on how cooperatives support family farms, stabilize local economies, and create competitive advantages in a rapidly changing agricultural landscape. From leadership succession to market pressures, Kappelman highlights how engaged members play a pivotal role in sustaining rural vitality across America’s dairy heartland.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com

In this episode, Land O’Lakes, Inc. President and CEO Beth Ford explores how smart policy, cooperative leadership, and public-private partnerships shape the economic future of rural America. From the Upper Midwest to farming communities across the Great Plains.Ford breaks down the critical issues facing rural regions, including broadband access, workforce development, supply-chain resilience, and agricultural innovation. She also discusses how cooperatives support producers in states like Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, and the Dakotas, and why legislative advocacy is essential for strengthening local economies.This conversation offers a grounded look at rural vitality, giving listeners perspective on how national policy decisions directly influence the prosperity of farming communities, agribusiness, and the broader food system across the American heartland.Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Land O'Lakes, Inc. on all your podcast platforms. "Something Greater" will no longer be searchable content effective May 2022. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers!Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at:Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesIncInstagram: @LandOLakesIncLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/Follow along with our other businesses. Dairy: www.landolakes.comAnimal Nutrition: www.purinamills.comCrop Protection: www.winfieldunited.comSustainability: www.truterraag.com authenci.com