BEYOND THE CROPS PODCAST

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JENA OCHSNER & MP SASS

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The Beyond The Crops Podcast inspires listeners to celebrate rural living with heartfelt farm stories, relatable humor, and authentic wisdom, weaving together agricultural insights and practical life tips.

It’s not just a podcast for farmers—it’s for anyone who values hard work, resilience, and the simple joys that come from living close to the land. Whether you’re an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, I know you’ll find something to love in the genuine, heartfelt conversations MP and I share.

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A Faith-Based Podcast
for Rural Women

Faith is the foundation of everything we do—on our farms, in our families, and through Beyond the Crops. It’s what keeps us steady when life feels uncertain and reminds us that every season—planting, harvest, or waiting—has purpose. We’ve both seen firsthand how God shows up in the quiet, ordinary moments just as much as the big, miraculous ones, and we believe those stories are worth sharing.

Our faith isn’t something we keep separate from the rest of life—it’s woven into how we raise our families, run our businesses, and show up for our communities. On the podcast, we talk about the real and raw parts of walking in faith: the doubts, the breakthroughs, the lessons, and the grace that holds it all together.

At the end of the day, we hope Beyond the Crops encourages others to lean into their own faith journeys, to look for God’s hand in their everyday lives, and to know they’re never alone in whatever season they’re in.

Honest Conversations
on Farm Succession

From hard conversations around the kitchen table to practical advice from experts, these episodes are designed to help families navigate one of the most important transitions in agriculture.

THE FARM SUCCESSION SERIES EPISODES

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Securing Your Family’s Future: Effective Farm Succession Strategies with Brooke Didier Starks

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Mastering Farm Succession: Expert Tips For Kind and Clear Communication, Strong Farm Family Relationships, and Smooth Transitions with Elaine Froese

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From Wife Swap to Farm Succession: A Fun Q&A with Our Husbands, Josh and Levi

91

Family Farm Succession: Navigating Sibling Dynamics, Land Transfer & Estate Planning

108

The Conversations That Will Save Your Farm Family’s Future with Elaine Froese

112

How to Actually Retire from Farming: Financial Planning & Estate Essentials with Jessica Groskopf

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