The Land Ledger
Farm ground, hunting ground and fishing water, and the money behind all of it.
Hosted by Brian Kearney · 25 episodes · 2024–2025
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Two shows from the LandCo team. The Land Ledger covers buying, owning and paying for land: tillable farms, whitetail and waterfowl ground, and lakes and ponds worth fishing. The LandCo Podcast is our archive of property reviews, hunting reports and land-management series.
The LandCo Podcast
Property reviews, hunting reports and land management from the LandCo brokers.
Hosted by The LandCo team · 97 episodes · 2017–2024
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Ep #25: From Farm to Marketing: Storytelling in Ag with Jeff Caldwell
What role does storytelling play in the future of agriculture? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney welcomes Jeff Caldwell, Vice President of Strategy and Content at Stratovation Group, for a conversation about the art and science of ag…
Ep #24: On AI, Risk, and Commodity Marketing with Cy Monley
What if the biggest challenge in farm marketing isn’t predicting prices, but cutting through the noise? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney sits down with Cy Monley, co-founder of Quantum Hedging, to talk about his journey from Chicago’s…
Ep #23: Beyond Succession: Building a Lasting Farm Legacy with Cheryl B. Mitchell
In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney speaks with Cheryl Mitchell, founder of Farm Legacy Now, about the importance of legacy planning for farm families. Cheryl shares her personal background growing up on a dairy farm, her career path, and…
Ep #22: A Sixth-Gen Farmer’s Path to Farmland Investing with Marc Hartness and Landon Larkin
What does it take to keep a family farm alive for the next generation? In this episode of The Land Ledger, sixth-generation farmer turned finance professional Landon Larkin joins Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness for a conversation about the future of family…
Ep #21: AgTech, Autonomy, and the Heart of Farming with Quentin Connealy
How do you honor a farming legacy while embracing the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, fifth-generation farmer Quentin 'Q' Connealy shares how he's blending tradition with innovation. From wrapping combines in American flag decals to implementing…
Ep #20: What Today’s Farmers Can Learn from Tyson’s Playbook with Brian Kearney
What does it take to turn a nickel and a truck into a food empire? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney breaks down the rise of Tyson Foods and how John and Don Tyson leveraged vertical integration, value-added products, and long-term thinking to…
Ep #19: Why Maximizing Yield Isn’t Always the Answer with Gabe Brown
What if the key to farm profitability isn’t higher yields, but healthier soil? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with regenerative agriculture leader Gabe Brown to explore how farmers can increase profitability and improve soil…
Ep #18: Unlocking ROI with Biological Nitrogen with Allen Parrish & Landon Larkin
How can biological nitrogen reshape the future of farming? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney and Landon Larkin sit down with Allen Parrish of Pivot Bio to explore the growing role of biological nitrogen in modern agriculture. Allen shares…
Ep #17: How Henry Ford Lost the Tractor War (and Why It Matters Today) with Brian Kearney
What can the century-old tractor wars teach today’s AgTech founders about innovation, strategy—and knowing when to let go of the past? In this solo episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney explores the early battle for tractor dominance through insights from…
Ep #16: Redesigning Farmland Finance with Amanda Zakharov
What happens when real estate expertise meets a mission to transform farmland ownership for the better? In this episode of The Land Ledger, host Brian Kearney is joined by Amanda Zakharov, Director of Investment at Dirt Capital Partners, a fund focused on…
Ep #15: How the “Tractor Wars” Transformed American Agriculture with Neil Dahlstrom
What can the rise of steam-powered tractors teach us about today’s tech booms? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Neil Dahlstrom, historian and author of Tractor Wars, for a deep dive into the early evolution of farm technology…
Ep #14: A Different Kind of Carbon Program: Simple, Farmer-Friendly, No Practice Changes with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz
What if your soil could pay you back? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney talks with Stephen Lamb and Tony Feitz of Andes Ag about how the Andes carbon program is allowing farmers to earn $10/acre without changing the way they farm. Listen in to…
Ep #13: Why Regenerative Agriculture is the Future with Will Harris
What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, Brian Kearney sits down with Will Harris, a fourth-generation farmer and owner of White Oak Pastures, to dive into the challenges and opportunities of…
Ep #12: Making Farmland Accessible: A New Way to Invest in Agriculture with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness
What does it take to transform farmland ownership for the future? In this episode of The Land Ledger, guest host Justin McMenamy sits down with Brian Kearney and Marc Hartness, co-founders of Farmland Stock Exchange, to explore the evolving landscape of…
Ep #11: The Power of Regenerative Holistic Agriculture with Rodger Savory
Can farmers escape the financial traps of traditional agriculture while restoring their land? In today’s episode, Brian Kearney talks with Rodger Savory, a leading expert in holistic and regenerative agriculture, about transforming barren land into thriving…
Ep #10: Beef Demand, Global Markets & The Future of Ranching with Rich Bradbury
What’s driving the future of ranching? In this episode, host Brian Kearney and guest, Rich Bradbury explore the evolving landscape of ranching, from shifting cattle markets to land access challenges. Sharing insights from his experience managing large-scale…
Ep #09: Regenerative Agriculture: A Game-Changer for Farming & Finance with Wayne Ebersole
How can regenerative agriculture transform both the environment and farmland investments? In this episode of The Land Ledger, we’re joined by Wayne Ebersole to explore the powerful intersection of sustainable farming and smart investing. Sharing his insights…
Ep #08: Boosting Soil Health and Farm Profitability with Paul Butler
What if you could boost your farm’s revenue and improve soil health—without taking on excessive financial risk? In today’s episode, we sit down with seasoned farmer Paul Butler to explore innovative strategies for increasing farm profitability while…
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