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American Family Farmer

American Family Farmer

By: Doug Stephan
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 A weekly look at trends in Family Farming and Healthy Eating.Copyright Doug Stephan Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • You Say Potato, I Say Potato

    You Say Potato, I Say Potato
    Sep 10 2025
    This week, Doug Stephan (EastleighFarm.com) welcomes Andrew Mickelson, sixth-generation Idaho farmer and Chief Technology Officer at Mickelsen Farms (MickelsenFarms.com), one of the region’s largest potato producers.

    The Mickelsen family has been growing potatoes and grains for generations, building a legacy rooted in hard work, innovation, and community. Andrew shares insights into the family’s diverse operations — from growing Russet Burbank and Norkotah potatoes for the fresh market, to producing seed potatoes under Yellowstone Seed, to packing and processing through Rigby Produce and Potato Products of Idaho.

    In addition to running day-to-day farm operations, Andrew is also a strong advocate for the Right to Repair movement, pushing for farmers to have access to the tools and diagnostic codes needed to fix their own equipment.

    His leadership highlights how family farmers are not just feeding America, but also shaping the future of agriculture.

    Tune in to hear Andrew’s story of family, advocacy, and the technology that keeps America’s farms thriving.


    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    19 mins
  • Wolves Don't Like AC/DC

    Wolves Don't Like AC/DC
    Sep 10 2025
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares why he created the American Family Farmer program before jumping into the news affecting family farmers, beginning with a story from Florida and how farmers are plowing over perfectly good tomatoes as the tariff policies are costing prices to go down.

    The latest on how the I.C.E. raids are affecting small farmers. Then, the problem in most parts of the U.S. with attacks on cattle by wolves and coyotes.

    Apparently, there are drones being used to deter the wolves in order to protect the cattle — and the drones are blasting AC/DC music to chase the wolves and coyotes away.

    Next up, Doug thinks about the problems that keep coming up with getting fresh vegetables and having a source, and how many are thinking about starting their own vegetable garden.

    Doug also shares information on the agri-hood he’s developing.


    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    18 mins
  • Women Inspiring Women

    Women Inspiring Women
    Sep 3 2025
    On this episode of American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan (www.eastleighfarm.com) welcomes Svitlana “Lana” Synkovskaim, Portfolio Director of Women in Agribusiness (WIA): http://womeninag.com.

    They discuss:

    👩‍🌾 How Women in Agribusiness is empowering women across the agriculture and food sectors
    🌍 The growth of the WIA community — from 200 attendees in 2012 to over 1,000 in 2024
    🤝 Networking, events, and initiatives helping women build careers in agribusiness
    🏆 The Demeter Award of Excellence and how it honors women breaking barriers
    🎓 Student scholarships that connect young leaders with career opportunities
    📅 What to expect at the upcoming 14th Annual WIA Summit in Orlando, September 22–24

    It’s an inspiring look at how women are shaping the future of agriculture through innovation, leadership, and collaboration.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    20 mins
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