Zach Johnson, also known as the Millennial Farmer, is a fifth-generation family farmer hailing from West Central Minnesota. With a mission to bridge the gap between farms and consumers, Zach has become a national voice for agriculture, sharing his daily farm experiences with over a million subscribers on YouTube. But that's not all! In this episode, we're also sharing invaluable wisdom from a diverse group of individuals who've shared their answers to the payoff questions on previous episodes. From perseverance and the power of positive thinking to the importance of surrounding yourself with the right people, our guests today offer priceless insights that can apply to both farming and life in general.
Millennial Farmer, Zach Johnson, is a 5th generation family farmer from West Central Minnesota. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences on the family farm. His vision is to build the connection between farms and consumers. Zach's mission is to become a national voice for agriculture, provide farmer to farmer education, and facilitate a collaborative conversation between farmers and the public. With over a million subscribers on YouTube, Zach's passion, experiences, knowledge, dry sense of humor and relatable personality make him a hit with audiences of all ages. His unique abilities have made him a valuable asset within the agriculture community. Whether you're a seasoned farmer or simply curious about the world of agriculture, Zach will leave you with a new perspective and a deeper appreciation for the hard work that goes into producing our food. So join Zach on his journey and discover what it truly means to be a farmer in the 21st century.
Jason Cope - Understanding that perseverance is a very important factor. Stay focused on things you know you can achieve and accomplish.You can ‘minimize the background noise’ and continue to focus on that goal. Do it in a way that’s good for yourself, but also good for others.The growth you’ll experience through that type of perseverance, is life changing.
Royce Johns - Don’t trust everything they say.Consider what they say and listen, but make your own decisions.
Tony Latcham – Don’t stress/worry so much. Enjoy that time. Life’s too short. It passes by in a blink of an eye.
Joy VanWyngarden – Pick friends that are “where” you want to go.Hang out with like-minded people.
Jackie Wilson Flying Diamond Beef - Life will have challenges – keep a positive attitude, think about the big picture and do things for others.
Jacquelyn Leffler - No matter how you grew up in life, no one can take away your education. But I would now change the word “education” to “experience”. If you can figure out that the sky’s the limit, you’re gonna go far.There’s no limit to success. If you have that mentality, success is yours already.
Viren Dsouza - Keep taking chances. Don’t worry about others’ perception of you. Do your own thing and go for it.
Nick Tsiolis, Farmer’s Keeper - Be a sponge!Absorb and learn and ask as many questions as you can. You have energy, time, less commitments and can really throw yourself into learning your craft. Totally immerse yourself in the learning. WHO do I want to be, not WHAT do I want to be. Look at people further along in life, and more successful and have more experiences than yourself.
Tom Stanton Red Star– Don’t be afraid to move. Don’t be afraid to try something new.
Elaine Froese - Be aware of what your strengths are. Know what you’re good at and what you should be valued at. Have family meetings because you can’t assume everyone wants and feels the same as you.
Corey – Buy Land, however you can.
Dave – Why are you in such a hurry to grow up?Travel NOW (when you’re young).(Huey & Annie also)
Tanner – Go do “it”.You’ll never be fully ready, just go do it.