Land Ledger Podcast
If you know you want to have a well-diversified portfolio, but you get ill any time you think about buying a bond or treasury, you are in the right place.
Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and some of the other most sophisticated investors in the world are buying farmland. Why? It is one of the best asset classes you can own.
Your host, Brian Kearney will dive into this unique asset class on the Land Ledger, a podcast that’s all about farmland investing, offering education and inspiration for a new generation of investors.
Find out how you can diversify your portfolio by investing in the backbone of America—its farmland. Tune in for insightful conversations with farmers, financial experts, and tech innovators! Journey with us as we help America invest in Main Street, not Wall Street.
Find us at farmlandstocks.com
Episodes
26 episodes
Ep #25: From Farm to Marketing: Storytelling in Ag with Jeff Caldwell
What role does storytelling play in the future of agriculture? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney welcomes Jeff Caldwell, Vice President of Strategy and Content at Stratovation Group, for a conversation about the art and...
Ep #24: On AI, Risk, and Commodity Marketing with Cy Monley
What if the biggest challenge in farm marketing isn’t predicting prices, but cutting through the noise? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney sits down with Cy Monley, co-founder of Quantum Hedging, to talk about his j...
Ep #23: Beyond Succession: Building a Lasting Farm Legacy with Cheryl B. Mitchell
In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney speaks with Cheryl Mitchell, founder of Farm Legacy Now, about the importance of legacy planning for farm families. Cheryl shares her personal background growing up on a dairy farm...
Ep #22: A Sixth-Gen Farmer’s Path to Farmland Investing with Marc Hartness and Landon Larkin
What does it take to keep a family farm alive for the next generation? In this episode of The Land Ledger, sixth-generation farmer turned finance professional Landon Larkin joins Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness for a conversation about...
Ep #21: AgTech, Autonomy, and the Heart of Farming with Quentin Connealy
How do you honor a farming legacy while embracing the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, fifth-generation farmer Quentin 'Q' Connealy shares how he's blending tradition with innovation. From wrapping combines in American flag ...
Ep #20: What Today’s Farmers Can Learn from Tyson’s Playbook with Brian Kearney
What does it take to turn a nickel and a truck into a food empire? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney breaks down the rise of Tyson Foods and how John and Don Tyson leveraged vertical integration, value-added products, a...
Ep #19: Why Maximizing Yield Isn’t Always the Answer with Gabe Brown
What if the key to farm profitability isn’t higher yields, but healthier soil? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with regenerative agriculture leader Gabe Brown to explore how farmers can increase profitabilit...
Ep #18: Unlocking ROI with Biological Nitrogen with Allen Parrish & Landon Larkin
How can biological nitrogen reshape the future of farming? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney and Landon Larkin sit down with Allen Parrish of Pivot Bio to explore the growing role of biological nitrogen in modern a...
Ep #17: How Henry Ford Lost the Tractor War (and Why It Matters Today) with Brian Kearney
What can the century-old tractor wars teach today’s AgTech founders about innovation, strategy—and knowing when to let go of the past? In this solo episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney explores the early battle for tractor dominan...
Ep #16: Redesigning Farmland Finance with Amanda Zakharov
What happens when real estate expertise meets a mission to transform farmland ownership for the better? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney is joined by Amanda Zakharov, Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partner...
Ep #15: How the “Tractor Wars” Transformed American Agriculture with Neil Dahlstrom
What can the rise of steam-powered tractors teach us about today’s tech booms? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Neil Dahlstrom, historian and author of Tractor Wars, for a deep dive into the ear...
Ep #14: A Different Kind of Carbon Program: Simple, Farmer-Friendly, No Practice Changes with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz
What if your soil could pay you back? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney talks with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz of Andes Ag about how the Andes carbon program is allowing farmers to earn $10/acre without changing the way...
Ep #13: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Future with Will Harris
What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Will Harris, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, to dive into the challenges and...
Ep #12: Making Farmland Accessible: A New Way to Invest in Agriculture with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness
What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, guest host Justin McMenamy sits down with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness, co-founders of Farmland Stock Exchange, to explore the evo...
Ep #11: The Power of Regenerative Holistic Agriculture with Rodger Savory
Can farmers escape the financial traps of traditional agriculture while restoring their land? In today’s episode, Brian Kearney talks with Rodger Savory, a leading expert in holistic and regenerative agriculture, about transforming barren land ...
Ep #10: Beef Demand, Global Markets & The Future of Ranching with Rich Bradbury
What’s driving the future of ranching? In this episode, host Brian Kearney and guest, Rich Bradbury explore the evolving landscape of ranching, from shifting cattle markets to land access challenges. Sharing insights from his experience managin...
Ep #09: Regenerative Agriculture: A Game-Changer for Farming & Finance with Wayne Ebersole
How can regenerative agriculture transform both the environment and farmland investments? In this episode of The Land Ledger, we’re joined by Wayne Ebersole to explore the powerful intersection of sustainable farming and smart investing. Sharin...
Ep #08: Boosting Soil Health and Farm Profitability with Paul Butler
What if you could boost your farm’s revenue and improve soil health—without taking on excessive financial risk? In today’s episode, we sit down with seasoned farmer Paul Butler to explore innovative strategies for increasing farm profitability ...
Ep #07: Bridging the Gap Between Farmers and Investors with Steve Bruere
How is farmland ownership evolving in today’s market, and what role do investors play in that transformation? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Steve Bruere, President of Peoples Company, to explore the d...
Ep #06: Transforming Farming Profitability with Regenerative Ag and 45Z with Mitchell Hora
How can regenerative agriculture reshape farming profitability while addressing sustainability? In this episode, we dive into the financial side of the regenerative movement with Mitchell Hora, CEO and Founder of Continuum Ag. Mitchell shares t...
Ep #05: Leadership and Agricultural Innovation with Justin McMenamy
What does it take to lead through change and drive growth in a challenging industry? Justin McMenamy, host of the Grody & UnPrOfEsSiOnAL podcast and product-launch expert at Precision Agriculture, joins the show to answer that ques...
Ep #04: Risk Management and Understanding the Markets with Mike Rohlfsen
Ready to tackle the wild world of agriculture markets? It’s time for Markets 101. Mike Rohlfsen of Agris Academy joins the show today to share how farmers and ag businesses can minimize risks and boost success. A multifaceted lifer in agricultu...
Ep #03: Mastering Farm Finances and Tax Deductions with Bruce Eberle
What happens when a 5th-generation farmer becomes an expert in agricultural banking? You get Bruce Eberle, the CFO of Boa Safra Ag, who’s helping farmers tackle the financial challenges that come with working in agriculture. In this episode, Br...
Ep #02: Revolutionizing Agriculture through Technology and Data with Craig Rupp
Farming and tech might not seem like an obvious match, but Craig Rupp saw an opportunity to bridge the gap. With an electrical engineering degree, he's now a farmer and the founder of Sabanto and 640 Labs. In this episode, Craig shares how he’s...
Ep #01: Finding Success with Renewable Energy in Agriculture with Bruce Rastetter
What does it take to build a large-scale farming operation in today’s world of constant challenges and shifting policies? Bruce Rastetter, farmer and founder of Summit Agricultural Group and Summit Carbon Solutions, joins us today to talk about...
