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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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  • Heritage Farms: Five Generations of Family Farming in Ohio

    Heritage Farms: Five Generations of Family Farming in Ohio
    Dec 24 2025
    This week on American Family Farmer, host Doug Stephan heads to the heart of the Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Peninsula, Ohio, to visit with George Haramis, fifth-generation owners of Heritage Farms.

    Founded in 1848, Heritage Farms has evolved alongside American agriculture—transforming over the generations from canal boat building to potatoes, dairy, beef cattle, and today, one of Northeast Ohio’s most beloved Christmas tree farms. George shares how honoring family legacy while adapting to changing times has been key to the farm’s longevity and success.

    Learn what sets Heritage Farms apart, from its iconic scenic location and wide variety of cut-your-own and fresh-cut Christmas trees, including Fraser Fir, Scotch Pine, White Pine, and Blue Spruce, to the high level of personal service that ensures every tree thrives long after it leaves the farm. George also explains why education is such a big part of their mission, teaching customers exactly how to care for their trees at home.

    Doug and George also discuss how Heritage Farms has expanded into a true destination experience, offering wreaths, greenery, ornaments, seasonal events like Pumpkin Pandemonium, and even on-farm stays through Airbnb and Hipcamp. From holiday traditions to agritourism, this episode highlights how one family farm continues to create meaningful memories nearly 175 years later.

    It’s a conversation about stewardship, service, and the power of family farming to evolve while staying rooted in tradition.

    Learn more at HeritageFarms.com.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
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    19 mins
  • Where's the Money?

    Where's the Money?
    Dec 24 2025
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with the latest information on tariffs and how family farmers are being affected, government assistance set aside for farmers to be distributed between now and the end of February, and questioning why there is more money being made available to bail out farmers in Argentina than farmers in our own country.

    Next up, Doug covers statistical changes from the number of farms in America in the 1920s verses now, 100 years later. When you compare and combine that with the income of selling crops and how it’s gone down since the COVID-19 pandemic, a significant drop over just 3 years.

    Lastly, Doug shifts into end-of-the-year thoughts and some ideas of finding gifts for your favorite farmer. Gifts that serve a purpose are always nice, like warm boots, slippers, snacks, funny farmer socks, and even a farmstead gift box.

    It’s an enlightening and informative discussion you won’t want to miss.

    Website: AmericanFamilyFarmerShow.com
    Social Media: @GoodDayNetworks
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    19 mins
  • American Family Farmers Are Caught in the Middle of the Political Battle

    American Family Farmers Are Caught in the Middle of the Political Battle
    Dec 17 2025
    Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com shares the biggest news affecting family farmers, starting with word of $12 Billion in aide for farmers in our country, how tariffs are affecting small farmers, and management of taxes for farmers.

    Then, Doug shares his opinions on the top news stories of the week in farming and agriculture and why the chaos of the trade policy is causing more questions than answers week after week. When you look at the recent announcements of trade deals, promises and substantial relief coming to farmers, one can’t help but question the poor management for causing this in the first place. While Democrats are busy blaming Republicans and Republicans are busy blaming Democrats, American family farmers are caught in the middle.

    It’s an enlightening and informative discussion you won’t want to miss.

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