Podcasts

Next Gen Podcast

Brownfield’s Next Gen podcast, hosted by Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, is designed to equip the next generation of farmers and ranchers with real‑world insights, practical tools, and fresh perspectives. Each episode features candid conversations with experts tackling the challenges, trends, and decisions shaping farming and ranching for the next generation.

Latest Episode

Inside a succession plan built on trust, HR, and hard conversations | Next Gen Podcast

In this episode of the Next Gen Podcast with Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican, Dwight Mogler and Janaye Metzger, Iowa pork producers, share how their family operation has evolved from a traditional family farm into a professionally managed business. They break down how they approach management transitions, hiring and interviewing family members, and why HR systems and clear accountability matter just as much as production decisions. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 22 • 24m 9.4s

Episodes

Inside a succession plan built on trust, HR, and hard conversations | Next Gen Podcast

April 22 • 24m 9.4s

How beginning producers access capital: Loans, land, and getting started | Next Gen Podcast

Access to capital is one of the biggest hurdles for young and beginning farmers—Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican dig into how the Farm Service Agency is helping bridge that gap. Nebraska FSA State Executive Director Hilary Maricle and Farm Loan Specialist Paul Guenther break down the tools available for beginning producers, from operating loans to real estate financing and microloans. The conversation also explores how FSA works alongside commercial lenders, why partnerships matter in ag lending, and how programs are designed to support producers in their first 10 years of farming. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 15 • 21m 49s

Rethinking cattle ownership: A partnership approach | Next Gen Podcast

In this episode of the NexGen Podcast on Brownfield, Kellan Heavican and Erin Anderson sit down with Oklahoma cattle producers Kelli Payne and Cody Beach to talk about a creative approach to helping young and beginning ranchers get started in the beef industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 8 • 24m 32.2s

A different way to farm: Land, mentorship and the next generation | Next Gen Podcast

Breaking into agriculture isn’t easy—especially when access to land is one of the biggest barriers facing young farmers today. In this episode of the NextGen Podcast, Brownfield's Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Minnesota farmer Tim Dufault and young producer Connor Lambert to share a real-world example of how one landowner is helping the next generation get their start. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

April 1 • 22m 6.6s

Building an operation's future through finances and succession | Next Gen Podcast

In this week’s episode of the Next Gen Podcast, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican sit down with Jason Edleman with Farm Credit Services of America to discuss risk management strategies for 2026 and the role of mentorship for young producers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 25 • 20m 54.8s

Knowing farm financials and crop budgets | Next Gen Podcast

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk ag economist David Widmar with Ag Economic Insights about understanding farm finances and crop budgeting. #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers #NextGenerationAgriculture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 18 • 22m 45.8s

Financial realities facing young and beginning farmers | Next Gen Podcast

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Indiana farmer Denise Scarborough and Nebraska farmer Logan Bredemeier about what young producers should consider ahead of the 2026 crop year. #NextGenPodcast #youngfarmers #youngranchers #NextGenerationAgriculture See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 11 • 20m 35.5s

Unpacking challenges facing the next generation | Next Gen Podcast

Welcome to the Next Gen Podcast on Brownfield, where the future of agriculture gets a voice. This week, Brownfield’s Erin Anderson and Kellan Heavican talk with Ohio farmer Owen Niese and Nebraska rancher Lydia O'Brien about the current challenges facing young farmers and ranchers. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 4 • 27m 33.1s