Grow Getters: Back Road Cowgirls & the Power of Starting Imperfectly

In this episode of Grow Getters, Davis Michaelsen is joined by Courtenay Dehoff and Kiah Twisselman Burchett — the spirited hosts behind the TV show Back Road Cowgirls. Both rooted in multi-generational ranching families, Courtenay and Kiah share how a bottle of wine and a shared dream turned into …

Grow Getters: Andrew McCrea’s Journey Through Farming, Storytelling, and Service

In this inspiring episode of Grow Getters, host Davis Michaelsen sits down with Andrew McCrea—a Missouri farmer, rancher, and the voice behind American Countryside Radio. McCrea shares how he juggles life on the land with his passion for storytelling, and his goal to travel to all 3,144 U.S. counti…

Grow Getters: The Heartwarming Story of How a Blanket Started a Side Business

When Ty and Tracy Woodard’s infant son required brain surgery, they leaned on their faith, trusted doctors, and a special blanket gifted by a caring nurse. Two years later, with their son healthy and thriving, Tracy was inspired to launch a business making blankets from cotton grown on their South …

Grow Getters: “Ask Farmers, Not Google” — Katie Dotterer’s Mission to Unite Agriculture and Culture

In this episode of Grow Getters, Davis Michelsen talks with Katie Dotterer — former dairy farmer, Spanish teacher, and founder of Agvocate.com — about her unique path from the barn to becoming a leading voice in digital ag advocacy. Katie shares how her viral message, “Ask Farmers, Not Google,” ref…

Grow Getters: How Luna Valley Farm Built a Thriving Community with Farm-Fresh Pizza

In this episode of Grow Getters, host Davis Michelson sits down with Maren Beard of Luna Valley Farm in Decorah, Iowa. Maren and her husband, Tom, raise cows, pigs, and sheep using regenerative farming practices—but they’re best known for their incredible wood-fired pizza, made with ingredients fro…

Grow Getters: How this Family Farm Weathered Succession and Expansion

Chris Riggers came back to the family farm when his uncle retired. But then his dad, Nate, had a serious health issue, pushing Chris into the leadership role sooner than expected. Not only did he take the reins of the fifth-generation Idaho farm, he led the effort to establish Cold Stream Malt & Gr…

Grow Getters: From Guiding Hunters to Brewing Beer, This North Dakota Ranch Is Truly Diversified

Out on the windswept prairie of North Dakota, the Doan family has been raising cattle since 1882. When fifth-generation brothers Jeremy, Jay and Jayce returned to Black Leg Ranch after college, they brought some new business ideas with them. Beyond raising Black Angus cows and bison on the 20,000-a…

Grow Getters: Turning Challenges into Opportunities Drives this Kentucky Farmer’s Amazing Success

Where others see stumbling blocks, Kentucky farmer Joe Nichols sees building blocks. That’s how he’s built such a successful and diversified business. And he built it from scratch, starting as a teenager. Today, Seven Springs Farms spans 25,000 acres of row crops and more than 10,000 head of cattle…

Grow Getters: This Young Indiana Farm Couple’s Side Business Doubles Down on Tech

When Bri Stagge came home to Greensburg, Indiana, after college to help out on the fourth-generation family farm a few years ago, she didn’t plan on starting a side business or on meeting Dustin Osborne, who is now her husband. But she did both. Bri and Dustin join Davis on this episode of Grow Get…

Grow Getters: These Colorado Ranchers Are Winning Awards for Their Diversified Operation

As teenagers, Dave and Jean Gottenborg dreamed of owning a cattle ranch. After decades of delay, they finally achieved their dream. They now raise cattle and sell award-winning beef and hay at Eagle Rock Ranch, perched 9,000 feet above sea level in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains. Dave and his daughter,…