Raised on the Farm
Join some North Carolina friends who were raised on the farm talk farm, food, and all things agriculture. It's a podcast for more than just farmers. Everything is on the table.
Episodes
41 episodes
41: Motherhood on the Farm with Lorenda Overman & Betsy Roberson
The farm doesn’t clock out, and neither do the moms who keep it moving. We talk with Lorenda and Betsy about life inside a multi generation family farm in eastern North Carolina, where the operation spans row crops, strawberry ventures, and hog...
40: NC Pork Council Award Winners 2026 | Part 2
We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council's Award winners to hear their stories. This is part 2 of 2 featuring:W.W. Shay Award--Dr. Mary BattrellEmerging Leader Award--Blake FloarsWe...
39: NC Pork Council Award Winners 2026 | Part 1
We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council Award Winners to hear their stories. This is part 1 of 2. Excellence in Innovation--Dr. Christina PhillipsOutstanding Pork Producer--Debbie Cr...
Pork Forward Expo Preview
We talk with Neill Westerbeek about Smithfield’s Pork Forward expo. We break down what’s happening on April 15, 2026, including OIC credit hours, technology showcases, and the simple details that make the day easy to attend. Here's ...
37: Summer Lanier--From Farm Kid to Voice of NC Poultry
Meet Summer Lanier, the NC Poultry Federation's new Executive Director. While new to this role, Summer is no stranger to the poultry industry. “I feel as if I have spent my life, up to this point, training for this position. S...
36: Adam Caldwell’s Campaign for County Commissioner and the Fight to Preserve Farmland
We sit down with Adam Caldwell to unpack why Johnston County leads the nation in projected farmland loss, what a UDO really changes on the ground, and how citizen input can shape a better balance between growth, jobs, and agriculture. We cover ...
35: Keeping the Land-- Brandon Batten on Farmland Loss & Preservation
We sit down with Brandon Batten, a farmer in Johnston County, NC to talk farming, faith, farmland loss/preservation, and the importance of getting involved in our communities. Johnston County is is among the top 5 fastest growing co...
34: AI in Agriculture...Where the "I" stands for Intelligence
Chad, Marisa, and Marlowe gather round the mic to talk AI...artificial intelligence that is. Does it have a place in agriculture? How are we seeing it being used? What concerns and benefits do we see? It's all on episode 34, the first of 2026.&...
33: Tori Rumenik, Executive Director at NC Ag Partnership | A Passion for Agriculture
We sit down with Tori Rumenik, a native of Florida, but now, an excited North Carolinian. Tori is the new Executive Director for the NC Ag Partnership. We learn her story, talk NC agriculture, and hear a whole lot of passion for the industry.&n...
32: NC Extension with Dr. David Monks | How Extension Supports Farmers
In this episode, Marisa sits down with Dr. David Monks, Director, NC State Extension and Associate Dean, CALS. They talk about Extension services, North Carolina agriculture, and how these two entities help each other. Be sure to co...
31: NC Ag Economics with Dr. Blake Brown
In this episode, Chad and Marisa sit down with Dr. Blake Brown, an Ag Economist. We talk about how North Carolina is a diverse agriculture state, policy, and of course economics. We promise this conversation is anything but dull. NC...
30: Curtis Smith--2024 NC Farmer of the Year
Marisa sits down with Curtis Smith of T.C. Smith Produce. Mr. Curtis was awarded the 2024 NC Farmer of the Year Award at the inaugural NC Farmers Appreciation Day. NC Farmers Appreciation day is a date set aside to celebrate the sta...
29: The Norwoods--2024 NC Young Farmer of the Year
Marisa sits down with John and Kristen Norwood of Norwood Meador Farm. John was awarded the 2024 NC Young Farmer of the Year Award at the inaugural NC Farmers Appreciation Day. NC Farmers Appreciation day is a date set as...
Jordan Phasey | Australia to ENC...A journey to make better fertilizer
Jordan Phasey moved his family from Outback Australia to partner with the communities and farmers of Eastern NC to provide solutions to sludge on pig farms. He founded Phinite and now provides a unique fertilize product. Learn more ...
27: Fueling Bacon with Nancy Kennedy
Nancy Kennedy is a feed truck driver for Smithfield Hog Production. She has a passion for mentoring others and agriculture.
26: NC Pork Council Award Winner Interviews | Part 2
This is part 2 where we sit down with this year's NC Pork Council award winners. In this episode:Emerging Leader--Ben DavisLois G. Britt Service Award--Jan ArcherExcellence in Innovation-- Tammy Peterson
25: NC Pork Council Award Winner Interviews |Part 1
We sit down with this year's NC Pork Council Award Winners to hear their stories. This is part 1 of 2.Hall of Fame- Dexter EdwardsWW Shay Award-Dr. Randy JonesOutstanding Pork Producer-Everett Johnson
24: Helping People | NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler
We sit down with NC Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler in this episode to talk agriculture in North Carolina.
23: We can't just be farmers | Steven Brake with NC Center for Poultry Education
In this episode we sit down with Steven Brake of NC Center for Poultry Education. Steven was raised on the farm, left the farm, and ultimately came back to life on the farm. His working farm hosts tours and seeks to educate how broiler chickens...
22: Gang's All Here | Updates, Contract Farming, & Turkeys
Gang is all here with Marlowe, Chad, and Marisa catching up. There's a lot of good stuff packed in this one.In this episode:Marlowe is now a turkey farmer.Technology on the farm--can we take it to NASA?Marisa i...
21: Milo Lewis | Meet the New Executive Director of NC Cattleman's Association
Milo joins us in this episode of Raised on the Farm. She was born and raised on the farm, and is now raising her daughter there too. May is Beef Month, so it's only fitting that we share our conversation with the new Executive Director of NC Ca...
20: Strawberries and Bacco Trail with Madison Aycock West
Accidental farm girl, Madison, has a heart for agriculture, which is so obvious after talking with her. In this episode we hear about:Bacco Trail Apparel Growing strawberriesLove for the communityAnd ...
19: NC Pork Council Award Winners | Interviewing Excellence
This episode is a little bit different. Chad catches up with this year's North Carolina Pork Council Award winners. Hall of Fame-Jimmy PollockWW Shay Award-Dr. Billy Flowers Award for Excellence in Innovation-Dr. Ashle...
18: Have Scope, Will Travel | Lauren Bell with Trans Ova Genetics
In this episode, we're joined by Lauren Bell, the PSE Director for Trans Ova Genetics. Lauren was raised on the farm and currently lives on that same farm today. We talk about:Cattle ReproductionBeing raised on the farm
17: Farming Queen | Mrs. U.S. Agriculture Nicole Hall
We talk to Nicole Hall, Mrs. US Agriculture '23. Raised on the farm, Nicole grew up in agriculture. Nicole is also a chicken farmer and real estate agent. In this episode we discuss:NC accents and pronunciationsAdvocating f...