He farms, he coaches wrestling, and he brings big energy to ag social media. In this Farm4Fun episode, we sit down with Eastern Iowa farmer and creator StoneColdCavin to talk real farm life, rain days, tech ROI, and building a following by being unapologetically yourself.
In this Farm4Fun episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we’re joined by Cavin Malloy, an Eastern Iowa farmer from Williamsburg and the creator behind @stonecoldcavin. Known for his high-energy, wrestling-inspired persona and relatable day-in-the-life farm content, Cavin has built a loyal following by showing the real side of farming—with humor, honesty, and Midwest grit.
We dig into:
Where Cavin grew up and his family’s farming background
What his current farming operation looks like (row crops, cattle, equipment, and custom work)
What he does differently than his neighbors—and why
How the “StoneColdCavin” brand started and his first viral moment
Balancing comedy with real farm education
What neighbors and locals think about his online presence
His biggest farm pet peeves
Best and worst purchases he’s made on the farm
How he prepares for rain days and “winter hours”
ROI on automation and technology in a real-world farm setting
Coaching youth wrestling and how that mindset carries over to farming
And what he’d be doing if farming and content creation weren’t the path
This episode is part laughs, part real talk, and 100% authentic farm life—no filters, no fluff.