May 28, 2025 · 13 min
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 dominate the poultry industry. With lessons for both farmers and investors, he dives into the power of smart acquisitions, people-focused leadership, and owning your value chain.
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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…
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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…
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