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 28: Hayden & Mary Marsh Heigele Building a Future in Agriculture
New Episode: Building a Future in Agriculture with Hayden & Mary Marsh Heigele
In this episode of Patio Pondering, we sit down with Hayden and Mary Marsh Heigele, two rising leaders in agriculture who have made their mark in Kansas and beyond. From their roots in Kansas and California to their time at Kansas State University and their current entrepreneurial ventures, Hayden and Mary share insights on the evolving world of agriculture, the differences between Kansas and California ag, and the challenges & rewards of running their own businesses.
🌾 Topics Covered:
✔ Hayden & Mary’s journey into agriculture
✔ Hayden’s growth as a farmer using regenerative farming practices to improve his soil and beef herd
✔ The Kansas vs. California agriculture landscape
✔ Their entrepreneurial ventures: beef, candles, and photography
✔ Mary’s massive growth as an agricultural leader after being a member of the 2022 Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership (KARL) class
🔗 Connect with Hayden & Mary:
🐂 Frosty Bunk Beef
Website | Facebook
🕯 Rough Cut Candles
Website
📸 Mary Marsh Photography and Communications
Website | Facebook | Instagram
👨🌾 Hayden Heigele
Facebook
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