Beyond The Gate
Beyond The Gate
Playlist by Beyond The GateJoin host Jamie Johansen for Beyond The Gate, a podcast sharing the grit, growth, and spirit of rural life. From fields to front porches, this is where the heart of agriculture comes alive as we celeb…18 clip(s) in playlist
Ellie Samek: The High-Stakes Journey Behind the Blue Jacket
What does it actually take to lead 30,000 members across the state? In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with newly elected Missouri State FFA President Ellie Samek. Ellie opens up about her roots on a Southwest Missouri dairy farm, but this isn't your average farm-kid story. 🐄 She…
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Eric Schnelle: The S&H Farm Supply Legacy
What happens when you combine $1,000, a kitchen table, and a farm garage with a massive vision? 🚜 In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Eric Schnelle of S&H Farm Supply to chart the incredible growth of a family business that started in 1969 and expanded into seven physical loc…
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Dr. Jeff Brown: Breaking the Stigma of Mental Health in Rural America
What happens when the heavy loads we carry move past everyday stress into a silent crisis? In this essential episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Laclede County native and nationally recognized psychologist Dr. Jeff Brown to discuss mental health in rural America. With the agricultural…
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Travis Elliott: Practical Legal Advice for Rural Landowners
What actually happens when a neighbor's livestock crosses your line, or a handshake agreement from decades ago turns into a modern property dispute? In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Dallas County native, cattleman, and shareholder attorney Travis Elliott to unpack the comple…
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Kevin Johansen: Bridging the Gap Between Technology and the Farm
What happens when you mix a century-farm upbringing with the fast-paced world of tech startups? In this episode of Beyond the Gate, we sit down with "idea man," entrepreneur, and cattleman Kevin Johansen—who also happens to be Jamie's husband. Kevin shares the journey of founding Ag Butler, an app …
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Cloud's Meats: Three Generations of Quality Processing
What does it take to keep a multi-generational family business thriving for over 75 years? In this episode of Beyond the Gate, we go behind the scenes at Cloud’s Meats in Carthage, Missouri, with third-generation processor Chris Cloud. Chris shares his unique journey from high school agriculture te…
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Sheriff Jim Arnott: Crime Trends, Cattle Theft, and Rural Safety
Greene County Sheriff Jim Arnott joins Beyond the Gate to discuss his nearly four-decade career in law enforcement, from his early days as a reserve deputy to his upcoming transition into the role of United States Marshal. Sheriff Arnott breaks down current crime trends in rural Missouri, including…
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Beyond the Lesson Plan: Jay Shepherd’s 27 Years of Mentorship and Missouri Grit
Jay Shepherd is much more than an educator; he is a man with many hats. In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with the Lawrence County native to reflect on a 27-year career dedicated to the "three-circle model" of ag education combining classroom learning, FFA leadership, and hands-on…
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Life After the Mansion: Part 2 with Mike Parson
We are back with the second half of our conversation with Missouri’s 57th Governor, Mike Parson. In this episode, we move past the titles to hear the personal stories that defined his time in office, from the quintuple bypass surgery just days before his swearing-in to the "sobering" drive to Jeffe…
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Milk, Eggs, & 5 Generations of Grit: The Justin Raef Story
Justin Raef is a fifth-generation dairyman and poultry producer from Lebanon, Missouri, whose family has been working the same land since 1916. He brings a collection of stories that define the grit of rural life, including the time he was only eight years old and sneaking out of the house at 4:00 …
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