The Baker & The Farmer

By: Daniel Shear & Buddy Powers
  • Summary

  • Join Daniel (the baker, Seasons' Yield Farm & Bakery) and Buddy (the farmer, Big Spring Farm) as they share their own entrepreneurial stories of their place-based businesses and listen in as they sit down with other brick and mortar business owners as they share their own stories.

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Episodes
  • Episode 58 - (Part 2) Joel Salatin on Hard Work, Frugality, the Future of Farming and His Advice to the Next Generation of Farmers
    Feb 12 2025

    Conversation with Joel Salatin PART 1

    In this second conversation with the legendary Joel Salatin of Polyface Farms, Buddy and Daniel dive deeper into Joel's journey—how frugality and relentless hard work early on paved the way for his farming dreams to become reality. Is it still possible for aspiring farmers to follow a similar path today? Joel weighs in on the realities of modern farming, the struggles that multi-generational family farms face, and the wisdom he's gained from decades of experience. Plus, he shares an inside look at what’s next for Polyface Farms.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Episode 57 - The "Lunatic Farmer" Speaks: Joel Salatin on Food & Freedom (Part 1)
    Feb 5 2025

    In this episode, Daniel and Buddy sit down with the one and only Joel Salatin, the self-proclaimed Lunatic Farmer of Polyface Farms. Fresh off attending the Make America Healthy Again Inaugural Ball, Joel shares his unfiltered take on food freedom, government overreach in the food industry, and what’s really at stake when it comes to how we eat.

    From raw milk laws to burdensome regulations that stifle small farms, Joel doesn't hold back on why decentralization is the key to a healthier, freer food system. Whether you're a farmer, foodie, or just someone who wants to know where your food comes from, this conversation will challenge and inspire you.

    This is Part 1 of a two-part series with Joel, so stay tuned for more!

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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Episode 56 - From Living in the Basement to Early Financial Freedom with Chris Miller of Miller Tree Experts
    Jan 29 2025

    In this episode, Buddy and Daniel sit down with Chris Miller, owner of Miller Tree Experts, to hear his incredible story of perseverance and grit. Growing up in a large family, Chris learned the value of hard work early on. During college, he juggled multiple side jobs, which opened the door to the government contracting world and ultimately led him to entrepreneurship. Chris shares his unique approach to saving, investing in real estate, and how he achieved financial freedom at a young age—which, in his case, may have included living in a laundry room basement! Tune in for an inspiring conversation filled with practical wisdom and humor.

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    1 hr and 43 mins

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