Patio Ponderings
Exploring the Expected and the Obscure in Agriculture
From a lifetime in agriculture to deep dives into leadership, rural life, and the evolving food system, Patio Pondering is a podcast where thoughtful conversations meet the open air. Hosted by [Your Name], a seasoned Swine Nutritionist, agricultural thinker, and storyteller, this podcast explores the connections between our agricultural roots and the broader world.
What started as daily reflections—scribbled with a morning coffee in hand—has grown into a podcast that uncovers the insights, challenges, and sometimes-forgotten history of the industry that feeds us all. Whether solo pondering or engaging in candid discussions with guests, this show digs into everything from livestock production to food trends, rural business shifts, and the personal stories that shape agricultural life.
Now available in both audio and video formats, Patio Pondering brings these discussions to life on YouTube and podcast platforms alike. Whether you prefer to listen on the go or watch the conversation unfold, you’ll find fresh perspectives, candid storytelling, and the kind of conversations that make you think twice.
Subscribe and join the conversation—because agriculture is more than just dirt and livestock. It’s a story worth telling.
Patio Ponderings
Episode 14: Insights from the Fort Wayne Farm Show – Looking Ahead and Reflecting on Ag Roots
I this episode of Patio Pondering, we bring you conversations from the Fort Wayne Farm Show, where I spoke with 10 incredible agriculture professionals. From grain merchandising to farm broadcasting, each shared their thoughts on the future of agriculture in 2025 and the lessons from their ag roots that shape their daily lives.
💡 In this episode, we discuss:
✅ What these professionals see as the most important thing for agriculture in 2025
✅ Personal reflections on lessons from their ag upbringing that still influence their daily lives
✅ A diverse range of insights from farmers, agronomists, sales professionals, and ag leaders
You’ll hear from:
- Isabelle Wellman – Grain Merchandiser at CGB
- Neil Koch – Consultant at G&K Concepts
- Greg Kneubuhler – Owner/Agronomist at G&K Concepts
- Scott Hartsell – Sales & Nutrition Consultant at Milan Center Feeds
- James Wolf – County Extension Director in Fort Wayne
- Bob Prible – Owner at Prible Ag
- Brent McKillip – Owner at McKillip Machinery
- Jamie Bultemeier – Corporate Sales & Agronomist at A&L Great Lakes Labs
- Mike Burkhart – Retired Farmer & CEO of the Travis Burkhart Foundation
- Rob Winters – Farm Director at WOWO Radio
Join us as we explore their insights, their stories, and their hopes for the future of agriculture.