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…22 clip(s) in playlist
Corn Dogs, Raccoons & Dubai Chocolate: Inside the Missouri State Fair with Steven Sims
What really happens behind the scenes when 450+ vendors, 70+ concessionaires, and thousands of hungry fairgoers descend on Sedalia? 🌭🎡 In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Missouri State Fair Concessions and Vendor Manager Steven Sims to pull back the curtain on the chaotic, …
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Preserving 125+ Years: The Future of the Missouri State Fair
What does it take to transform 600 acres of historic fairgrounds for the next century of agriculture? 🎡🚜 In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down inside the brand-new Michael L. Parson Arena with engineer, lifelong cattleman, and Missouri State Fair Foundation Chairman Chad Sayre! 🎙️…
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Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company: How a 17-Year-Old Started a Global Gardening Movement
How did a 12-page catalog printed by a 17-year-old launch a global movement to save rare seeds? In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Michelle and Andrew from Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company in Mansfield, Missouri. They take us inside one of the most biodiverse farms in the M…
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Stacy Dohle: The Truth About Raw Milk, Antibiotics, and Dairy Myths
How do you bridge the gap between 42 million consumers and the 3,600 dairy farm families who feed them? 🐄🥛 In this episode of Beyond the Gate, Jamie sits down with Stacy Dohle, a dairy advocate who literally wears two hats: one in corporate communications for Midwest Dairy and one in the barn at…
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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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