The Toast Podcast

A Toast to Saving Family Farms: W/ Riley Chaney & Nino Carvalho

Doug Brunner & Sam Looper Season 6 Episode 2

TheToast Podcast  | Nino Carvalho & Riley Chaney  

In this episode,  we are joined by Nino Carvalho & Riley Chaney who share their insights on the future of agriculture, discussing the challenges of balancing passion with business, mentorship, and bridging the generational gap. They reflect on lessons learned from overpaying for land, the complexities of passing farms to the next generation, and what California agriculture might look like in 30 years. The conversation also explores the shift from keeping "trade secrets" to fostering collaboration, emphasizing the need for farmers to share knowledge and support one another. 

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