
Raised on the Farm
Join Marlowe and Chad, two friends who were raised on pig farms, talk farm, food, and all things agriculture. It's a podcast for more than just farmers. Everything is on the table.
Episodes
26 episodes
26: NC Pork Council Award Winner Interviews | Part 2
This is part 2 where we sit down with this year's NC Pork Council award winners. In this episode:Emerging Leader--Ben DavisLois G. Britt Service Award--Jan ArcherExcellence in Innovation-- Tammy Peterson
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Episode 26
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39:04

25: NC Pork Council Award Winner Interviews |Part 1
We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council Award Winners to hear their stories. This is part 1 of 2.Hall of Fame- Dexter EdwardsWW Shay Award-Dr. Randy JonesOutstanding Pork Producer-Everett Johnson
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Episode 25
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50:06

24: Helping People | NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler
We sit down with NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler in this episode to talk agriculture in North Carolina.
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Episode 24
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31:43

23: We can't just be farmers | Steven Brake with NC Center for Poultry Education
In this episode we sit down with Steven Brake of NC Center for Poultry Education. Steven was raised on the farm, left the farm, and ultimately came back to life on the farm. His working farm hosts tours and seeks to educate how broiler chickens...
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Episode 23
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58:33

22: Gang's All Here | Updates, Contract Farming, & Turkeys
Gang is all here with Marlowe, Chad, and Marisa catching up. There's a lot of good stuff packed in this one.In this episode:Marlowe is now a turkey farmer.Technology on the farm--can we take it to NASA?Marisa i...
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Episode 22
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55:36

21: Milo Lewis | Meet the New Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Association
Milo joins us in this episode of Raised on the Farm. She was born and raised on the farm, and is now raising her daughter there too. May is Beef Month, so it's only fitting that we share our conversation with the new Executive Director of NC Ca...
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Episode 21
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40:54

20: Strawberries and Bacco Trail with Madison Aycock West
Accidental farm girl, Madison, has a heart for agriculture, which is so obvious after talking with her. In this episode we hear about:Bacco Trail Apparel Growing strawberriesLove for the communityAnd ...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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47:45

19: NC Pork Council Award Winners | Interviewing Excellence
This episode is a little bit different. Chad catches up with this year's North Carolina Pork Council Award winners. Hall of Fame-Jimmy PollockWW Shay Award-Dr. Billy Flowers Award for Excellence in Innovation-Dr. Ashle...
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Episode 19
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1:01:32

18: Have Scope, Will Travel | Lauren Bell with Trans Ova Genetics
In this episode, we're joined by Lauren Bell, the PSE Director for Trans Ova Genetics. Lauren was raised on the farm and currently lives on that same farm today. We talk about:Cattle ReproductionBeing raised on the farm
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Episode 18
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47:32

17: Farming Queen | Mrs. U.S. Agriculture Nicole Hall
We talk to Nicole Hall, Mrs. US Agriculture '23. Raised on the farm, Nicole grew up in agriculture. Nicole is also a chicken farmer and real estate agent. In this episode we discuss:NC accents and pronunciationsAdvocating f...
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Episode 17
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47:43

16: Giving Thanks | Stories, turkey, pie, and the whole hog
Join the crew as they share what they're thankful for. Learn why Marisa is banned from making dressing and the time Marlowe ate a whole pie. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
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Episode 16
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26:01

15: General Permits | Buckle up. We get passionate on this one.
General permits... sounds dry, right? It's more than just regulations. In this episode:Commander Ivey What is the General Permit?How do farmers feel about being regulated?Real comments from a...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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48:04

14: Combining community and the farm | Agritourism with Tammy Peterson of Hubbs Farms
Hubbs Farms is a working 5th generation family farm. In 2008, Tammy Peterson and her husband started an agritourism facet to the farm. In this episode, Tammy shares her journey with agritourism and the diversity it has brought the farm. It's a ...
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Episode 14
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49:43

13: Just pick up the phone! | John Stewart talks public policy in agriculture
Meet John Stewart. He's a State Government and Public Affairs Advisor for Elanco (aka a lobbyist). John is newly married, loves the outdoors, and travels a lot to talk ag policy with folks. It's a great conversation that may have...
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Episode 13
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49:56

12: Factory Farms, a Farmer's Take
We hear the term "factory farm" being thrown around to describe some farms, but what do farmers think about it? Listen to Chad and Marlowe's take on the term and catch a glimpse into how they operate their farms.
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Episode 12
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27:39

11: The Wellness of Farmers | Farm Safety On and Off the Farm
On this episode of Raised on the Farm, we're talking all about the wellness of farmers. It goes beyond just safety around equipment and livestock. Wellness also extends to mental health. Join Marlowe, Chad, and Marisa as they discuss how we all...
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Episode 11
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35:30

10: Pig Farmers Learn from a Cattleman | Bryan Blinson, Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Assoc.
Beef is on the table in this episode of Raised on the Farm! Marlowe and Chad are joined by Bryan Blinson, Executive Director of the NC Cattleman's Association to talk beef, cattle, sustainability, and youth programs. It's a great conversation w...
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Episode 10
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35:33

09: New Name + Important Topics like BBQ
Marlowe and Chad are recording remotely at their homes for the first time. In this episode:Why the name change?BBQ opinionsEat your red meatLivestock vaccines
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Episode 9
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33:10

08: We have a job for you! Jan Archer talks pork with the Buddies
She's a cool grandma and someone our Bacon Buddies look up to. It's the one and only, Jan Archer! In this episode:The pork industry has a job for you!The importance of finding your tribeWhere does your pork go?
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Episode 8
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37:05

07: GHG Guru in the House! Dr. Frank Mitloehner talks to the Bacon Buddies
GHG Guru Dr. Frank Mitloehner joins the Bacon Buddies in NC to discuss efficiency, energy, activists, communication, and of course greenhouse gases. In this episode:-how food choice is a personal choice-how swine operations are diff...
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Episode 7
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43:03

06: Guest Taylor Best with RD Jones Sausage
The Bacon Buddies have talked a lot about how good RD Jones sausage is, so it was only natural they had one of the ones responsible for this great product on the show. Taylor Best joins Marlowe and Chad to talk sausage, farming, and entrepreneu...
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Episode 6
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30:58

05: Preparing students for careers in agriculture with Edward Olive of University of Mount Olive
Edward Olive with the University of Mount Olive joins the Bacon Buddies to talk about UMO's agricultural program.UMO offers many ag degrees including animal science, ag communications, and precision ag! In this episod...
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Episode 5
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37:51

04: Sweetpotatoes, H-2A Workers, and Farming with Kim Kornegay LeQuire
Kim Kornegay LeQuire with Kornegay Family Farms and Produce joins the Bacon Buddies as their first ever guest on the podcast! In this episode we hear about:Sweetpotato is one word and how they are grown.The importan...
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Episode 4
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45:02
