Farm4Profit Podcast

F4F - Mark Thomas - High Yield Extraordinaire

Episode Summary

We're thrilled to catch up with Mark Thomas, a third-generation farmer from Central Kentucky. Mark and his family operate a farm with corn, beans, hay, and cattle. Despite being "runner up" for the 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family Award, Mark's dedication to farming and community involvement shines through. From his leadership roles in FFA and 4-H to his humorous approach to agriculture on TikTok, Mark's passion for farming knows no bounds. Join us as we dive into his journey, his family's farming legacy, and some unexpected fun facts about this dynamic young farmer.

Episode Notes

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• www.agleader.com

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• Mark Thomas
• Central KY Young Farmer
• Corn, beans, hay, cattle w/ parents they farm over 2000 acres
• Wife also has deep farming roots 
• Have at least 1 daughter (Jules)
• The Thomas Family was a finalist for the 2021 Outstanding Young Farm Family Award
• Placed as the runner up (LOSERS)
• Third Generation Farmer
• Mom, dad, and grandpa all farmed 
• Operates BLT Farms
• Involvement in Community
• Involved with FFA & 4-H
• Served as president of the Kentucky Your Farmer’s Association 
• Active in the Farm Bureau Young Farmers
• Brings awareness to agriculture through humor on tiktok 
• Can still fit in high school FFA jacket 
• Partnership with AgLeader
• John Deere equipment 
• Graduated in agriculture economics from University of Kentucky 
• If you were an animal, what do you think you would be?
• Right now, who inspires you?
• If you could make anything bigger on your body what would it be?