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About this episode

Nicole Glenn discusses her journey in agriculture, the importance of soil health, and the future of farming.

Welcome to Barn Talk! In today’s guest episode, we’re joined by Nicole Glenn an agronomist, content creator, and founder of the Farm Company, who’s earned a dedicated following by speaking honestly about agriculture, soil health, and her experiences as a young woman in the industry. Nicole grew up on her family's Kentucky farm, traveled all the way to Australia to farm and explore new perspectives, and has since transitioned from working with big ag companies to independent consulting focused on building soil health and farm resiliency. In this wide-ranging conversation, Nicole opens up about her journey from tobacco fields to driving brand-new combines Down Under, why soil biology should matter to every farmer, and the practical steps toward more profitable and sustainable farming. We dig deep into the future of American agriculture, the role of women in the field, the rise of content creation in ag, and Nicole’s entrepreneurial vision for rural workwear and community. Get ready for a real, optimistic, and sometimes disruptive discussion about the challenges and opportunities facing agriculture today full of firsthand perspective, practical advice, and a passion for keeping…

People in this episode

Hosts: Tork Whisler, Sawyer Whisler

Guest: Nicole Glenn

Topics covered

• agriculture
• soil health
• women in agriculture
• content creation
• sustainable farming

Keywords

• agronomist
• farming
• soil biology
• farm resiliency
• entrepreneurial vision

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Farm Company

Places: Kentucky, Australia

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