Rooted In Tomorrow
51 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 29 ratingsWe're a cooperative rooted in 100-years of forward-thinking. We're a different kind of company, grounded in a common cause ever since our founding in 1921 we have remained a cooperative. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is placing its owners, both farmers and local retailers at the heart of creating a sustainable food future. Join host Kim Olson for stories, interviews, and insight - welcoming new guests on each monthly episode. Production copyright 2022 Land O'Lakes, Inc.Formerly "Something Greater."
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The young farmers thinking outside the box in rural Wisconsin
April 08, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBWeddings, workshops, quality beef, and pick your own produce. Meet the Wisconsin couple, Derek and Nicole Sippel who are introducing the “Art of Agriculture” to anyone who pays a visit to their Southeastern Wisconsin farm. Did we mention world-class pumpkins grown on their land? In this episode, the Sippels join host Kim Olson on how their farm is being powered by a new generation. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook:...
How cooperative members drive our philanthropy efforts in their communities.
January 29, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBThis episode highlights the most impactful areas of financial giving the past year and how it’s supporting the communities our cooperative members call home. Each year, Land O’Lakes, Inc. donates a portion of its pretax profits to the Land O’Lakes Foundation in addition to investing corporate dollars through community relations. Morgan Kinross Wright joins Kim as guest in this episode. She serves as VP, Community Relations & Exec. Director, Land O'Lakes Foundation. Check out Rootedintomor...
Changing The Rural Narrative: From podunk to preferable.
November 20, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBTyler Ribeiro is a fourth-generation farmer from Tulare, California. He’s amassed nearly 80,000 social media followers sharing life on the farm and daily moments in his rural community. He joins host Kim Olson to talk about the work being done in his community and beyond to break down rural stereotypes and keep small communities vibrant. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @L...
Co-Op or Corp? Understanding the cooperative business model.
October 23, 2023 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBConsumers generally have positive attitudes about cooperatives. They are less sure about their level of understanding of what one is, how their purchases benefit members, and how an ownership structure is different from other business models. In this episode, Chris Pearson joins host Kim Olson. Pearson is the Vice President Of Crop Nutrition and cooperative alliances for Winfield United. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Fac...
Innovating industry: Choosing work hours. Creating balance. Inside a Land O’Lakes manufacturing facility.
September 25, 2023 10:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWe're rethinking the norms of manufacturing by offering flexible work environments at our facilities. In this episode learn how flexibility supplemental income, and simply choosing your own hours to work can impact consumers, which is better for our cooperative, is making a difference. Guests are Yone Dewberry Chief Supply Chain Officer at Land O'Lakes, Inc, and George Weathermon, a Land O'Lakes flex-worker from St. Joseph Missouri. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incred...
The influencer: The farmer documenting daily life on the farm
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBA new season of Rooted In Tomorrow kicks off with Alice Crothers. Alice helps run Long Green Farms in Rising Sun, Maryland, with her husband Caleb. Alice was raised in Knoxville, Tennessee, and met Caleb in college. The two ditched their lives and jobs in the city and joined Caleb’s family farming operation in 2015. Their conservation and Farmers On The Rise awards have helped make them leaders in agriculture. You can follow Alice at: Instagram: @heelsandholsteins Farm Website Long Green F...
We're on a break! New episodes of Rooted In Tomorrow will be back soon.
April 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute - 1.02 MBSeason three of Rooted In Tomorrow is wrapped up. We'll be back soon with brand new episodes, new guests, and different topics. Check out all our stories from Land O'Lakes, Inc. Be sure to leave us a rating and review for the podcast on Spotify and Apple podcasts. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/landolakesinc/ Fol...
Why a healthier food system begins at innovation with animal nutrition. Guest, Peter Karnezos of Purina Animal Nutrition
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBIn this episode, we get the inside scoop about the exciting research happening now at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center that’s helping unlock the greatest potential of every animal. Our guest in this episode is Dr. Peter Karnezos. Peter is the Senior Director of feed additive research and innovation for Purina. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc Instagram: @LandOLakesInc LinkedIn: htt...
The field of innovation: Turning agtech tools on in an Indiana crop field.
March 30, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this episode hear how an Indiana corn field is being "turned on" with technology technology tools. 24-hour data collection and sampling is helping local farmers act on the future of food and sustainability. Guests on this episode are, Ranveer Chandra Chief Technology Officer, Agri-Food at Microsoft. Teddy Bekele, Chief Technology Officer at Land O'Lakes, Inc. Drew Garretson, Chief Marketing Officer at Ceres Solutions in Crawfordsville Indiana. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more ...
Ag trends to come: With futurist Jack Uldrich
November 28, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode Kim welcomes on guest Jack Uldrich. Jack was a guest speaker this year at the Land O'Lakes, Inc. midyear meeting with farmers and members of the cooperative. He's a global futurist and keynote speaker that analyzes past industry shifts to help people and companies anticipate major consumer shifts and business trends to stay relevant in the future. Check out Jacks Newsletter at jackuldrich.com Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow ...
Telling the story of agriculture: A co-op member discussion with Land O’Lakes, CEO Beth Ford
November 03, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThe annual Mid-Year meeting at Land O’Lakes brings farmers and thought leaders together to discuss the future and current state of agriculture. In this episode we’re pulling back the curtain on what is typically a closed door discussion. Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO Beth Ford moderates a discussion with three farmers to talk about the importance of telling their stories to consumers, policy makers and community leaders. Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Fo...
Climate friendly isn't always cost effective: Removing risk for farmers to be part of the climate change solution.
September 06, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSustainable farming practices are essential for modern farmers to adopt on their land. However, changing an on-farm practice can cost a family farm a fortune or, put their crops and profits at risk. Doing the right thing for the environment also means not doing the wrong thing to ensure their family farm survives. In this episode, Brett Bruggeman, President of Winfield United joins us to talk about how Land O’Lakes is creating markets for farmers to invest in sustainable farming practices ...
Climate friendly isn't always cost effective: Removing risk for farmers to be part of the climate change solution.
September 06, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBSustainable farming practices are essential for modern farmers to adopt on their land. However, changing an on-farm practice can cost a family farm a fortune or, put their crops and profits at risk. Doing the right thing for the environment also means not doing the wrong thing to ensure their family farm survives. In this episode, Brett Bruggeman, President of Winfield United joins us to talk about how Land O’Lakes is creating markets for farmers to invest in sustainable farming practices ...
The Dairy Equation: A family. A farmer. A cooperative. Celebrating dairy month and the people who bring you the butter.
June 23, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, we break down the challenges facing the dairy industry and the ways Land O’Lakes continues to innovate and adapt to meet the moment on behalf of our farmer-owners.. Our guest for the episode is Heather Anfang, Senior Vice President of US Dairy Foods at Land O’Lakes, Inc. Get to know some of our Farmers at LandOLakes.com/our-farmers/ Check out Rootedintomorrow.com for more stories of incredible farmers! Follow Land O'Lakes Inc at: Facebook: www.facebook.com/LandOLakesInc ...
The mom. The Farmer. The advocate; Driving policy change by getting personal.
May 02, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.7 MBAs a farmer-owned cooperative, Land O'Lakes, Inc. Government Relations plays a key role in supporting the food and agriculture industry that thrives in rural communities. Part of the work is helping its members and local farmers advocate on their behalf, tell their stories to lawmakers and drive policy change that benefits consumers. It's about increasing access to food, understanding where it comes from, and bridging the gap between the farm and the grocery store. Guests in this episode...
Rooted In Tomorrow: How a 100 year old cooperative sees it's future.
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Land O’Lakes Chief Marketing Officer Heather Malenshek joins us to discuss how we're helping bring to life the stories of our cooperative and position Land O’Lakes Inc. as a powerful enterprise working in service of our farmer and retailer owners. Today, Land O’Lakes is a diverse agribusiness spanning crop inputs, animal nutrition, food production, and environmental sustainability. That means we have many stories to tell, and we believe a strong enterprise brand can tie tho...
Rooted In Tomorrow: How a 100 year old cooperative sees it's future.
April 04, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, Land O’Lakes Chief Marketing Officer Heather Malenshek joins us to discuss how we're helping bring to life the stories of our cooperative and position Land O’Lakes Inc. as a powerful enterprise working in service of our farmer and retailer owners. Today, Land O’Lakes is a diverse agribusiness spanning crop inputs, animal nutrition, food production, and environmental sustainability. That means we have many stories to tell, and we believe a strong enterprise brand can tie tho...
Bringing connectivity to every corner and cornfield.
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, we illustrate the often eye-opening issues facing those without broadband connectivity and the work to get communities better connected. Bringing every American broadband access is the moonshot challenge of this generation. It's the focus of our American Connection Project. As we hear from our guests, connectivity is not a luxury, but a necessity for education, health care, modern food production, and economic growth. Guests are Frontier Cooperative CEO and farmer, Jere...
Bringing connectivity to every corner and cornfield.
February 28, 2022 11:00 - 36 minutes - 24.8 MBIn this episode, we illustrate the often eye-opening issues facing those without broadband connectivity and the work to get communities better connected. Bringing every American broadband access is the moonshot challenge of this generation. It's the focus of our American Connection Project. As we hear from our guests, connectivity is not a luxury, but a necessity for education, health care, modern food production, and economic growth. Guests are Frontier Cooperative CEO and farmer, Jere...
Combating climate change. Creating a sustainable future.
February 02, 2022 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBGuests on this episode: Truterra President Jason Weller and Nebraska farmer Lukas Fricke join host Kim Olson. Everywhere you look, organizations are making announcements about carbon markets. While some are talking a big game, Land O’Lakes - through its Truterra business - has been hard at work empowering farmers to not only do the right thing for the environment but generate income for their families and communities. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podc...
The podcast is back in 2022 with new episodes! Here's what we have in store.
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 1.52 MBSomething Greater is back in 2022 with new episodes and guests! As the world was interrupted by COVID, farmers pressed on, producing food for a world facing countless challenges. This season, Something Greater features the innovators, the forward thinkers, and small-town leaders guiding Land O’Lakes into its second century and taking on some of the world’s most pressing challenges. Join host Kim Olson for monthly episodes. Head to Land O'Lakes, Inc.com for more stories. Something Greater ...
Something Greater is back in 2022: Here's what we have in store.
January 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 minute - 1.12 MBNote to our listeners: Something Greater will be changing its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change will be effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe. Something Greater is back in 2022 with new episodes and guests! As the world was interrupted by COVID, farmers pressed on, producing food for a world facing countless challenges. This season, Something Greater features the innovators, the forward thinkers, and small-town leaders guiding Land O’Lakes into its...
From Farmer to Fork: The family farmers who make your butter and how the cooperative gets it to your dinner table.
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBLand O’Lakes, Inc. includes 1,711 dairy family farmers. They are the backbone of our farmer-owned cooperative that has expanded to much more than butter in its nearly 100-year history. Before your food winds up on your dinner table, it takes a farmer to fork journey. In this episode, we trace the humble beginnings of that holiday cheese plate and that glass of milk left for Santa. The families who produce your food and how Land O’Lakes turns it into those iconic products, like our butter, ...
From Farmer to Fork: The family farmers who make your butter and how the cooperative gets it to your dinner table.
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBLand O’Lakes, Inc. includes 1,711 dairy family farmers. They are the backbone of our farmer-owned cooperative that has expanded to much more than butter in its nearly 100-year history. Before your food winds up on your dinner table, it takes a farmer to fork journey. In this episode, we trace the humble beginnings of that holiday cheese plate and that glass of milk left for Santa. The families who produce your food and how Land O’Lakes turns it into those iconic products, like our butter, ...
From Famer to Fork: The family farmers who make your butter and how the cooperative gets it to your dinner table.
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBLand O’Lakes, Inc. includes 1,711 dairy family farmers. They are the backbone of our farmer-owned cooperative that has expanded to much more than butter in its nearly 100-year history. Before your food winds up on your dinner table, it takes a farmer to fork journey. In this episode, we trace the humble beginnings of that holiday cheese plate and that glass of milk left for Santa. The families who produce your food and how Land O’Lakes turns it into those iconic products, like our butter,...
The small town labor shortage: How Land O'Lakes works to introduce new workers to Rural America
November 02, 2020 12:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBBringing new workers, new families and new ideas to rural small towns mean that the town, its businesses, and schools can thrive for years to come. But recruiting new workers to those small towns can be a challenge. The talent pool is smaller Vs. large urban areas. The visibility for those jobs may not be as apparent in online job postings. The reality is, more people are moving away from small towns than they are moving in. Land O'Lakes, Inc. works directly with many of its ag business memb...
Connecting rural America: An agtech alliance for the future with Land O'Lakes and Microsoft
September 08, 2020 10:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAgriculture is more high-tech than ever before. From artificial intelligence to cloud computing technologies, there is so much innovation out there to support farmers in their efforts to be both profitable and sustainable. In order to leverage agtech to its full potential and feed the world’s growing population, expanding rural broadband connectivity is crucial. Land O’Lakes is working with Microsoft on all of these intersecting issues – bridging the digital divide and connecting farmers wit...
Opportunity beyond the farm: Putting our Co-op model to work
August 10, 2020 10:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAs a farmer-owned cooperative Land O’Lakes has a vast network of farmers and families whose professional skillset exceeds farm work. In a challenging farm economy, Land O’Lakes launched its ‘Supplemental Work Program’ where our farmers or their families who may have IT, accounting – or other business-related skills can be hired as part-time workers in their knowledgeable field. Join host Kim Olson and Land O’Lakes Farmer-Owners Suzanne Vold and Josie Peters on how this unique program is brin...
An essential service in a time of crisis: COVID-19 and the food supply
June 08, 2020 10:00 - 32 minutes - 22.7 MBCOVID-19 is impacting everyone, globally. Whether it’s the virus itself or protective measures taken by countries, states, local governments – and businesses to ensure the health and safety of its population and workforce. As part of the food supply Land O’Lakes, Inc. is deemed an essential service by the Federal Government and the U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. This episode digs into the challenges, the realities, and shares stories about our front line workers helping to keep the shelves stock...
Road to 100: Where our cooperative values are rooted
April 27, 2020 10:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBContent recorded in person before the COVID-19 pandemic. For the 99th time Land O’Lakes, Inc. hosted its Annual Meeting in Minneapolis. Farmers from around the country that are part of our cooperative network gathered to talk about the business, gain insight from consumer panels – and find ways to be better farmers for our future, together. There are roughly 4,000 member-owners part of the Land O’Lakes cooperative. Hear from them directly about what’s important to them on their farms and ...
The Struggle: A mental health crisis in rural America
February 24, 2020 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBThe challenging farm economy can bring uncertainty, stress, and anxiety. This can lead to negative effects on health --, particularly mental health. While often seen as taboo, having help and support for people experiencing mental health struggles is critical. Advocating for farmers and supporting them is part of the Land O’Lakes, Inc. DNA. This is an episode for farmers and anyone who might want to seek help or know someone they want to help. Land O’Lakes hosted events in rural communitie...
Handshakes over hand outs: Why building sustainable Ag across the globe is good for the American farmer
January 27, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBNote to our listeners: Something Greater has changed its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change is effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe. Building well-connected, strong agricultural markets around the world are critical for global food security and creating strong economies. Land O’Lakes Venture37 does just that – and as a cooperative, Land O'Lakes, Inc. Is all about farmers helping farmers - wherever they are. Its work is in the name, 37 is the perce...
Handshakes over hand outs: Why building sustainable Ag across the globe is good for the American farmer
January 27, 2020 11:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBNote to our listeners: Something Greater has changed its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change is effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe. Building well-connected, strong agricultural markets around the world are critical for global food security and creating strong economies. Land O’Lakes Venture37 does just that – and as a cooperative, Land O'Lakes, Inc. Is all about farmers helping farmers - wherever they are. Its work is in the name, 37 is the perce...
Holiday Roundup: The soul of our business and the best moments of Something Greater
December 30, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBNote to our listeners: Something Greater has changed its name to the Rooted In Tomorrow podcast. The name change is effective April 2022. Listeners won't need to resubscribe. It’s been a little more than a year since Land O’Lakes, Inc. launched Something Greater. We’ve had several guests from inside and outside the company talking about our mission of Feeding Human Progress – from policy, to crop management, sustainable farming and getting communities connected via high-speed internet. Du...
Meaningful Work: Tackling hunger in the communities we care about
November 25, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBThree-quarters of counties with the highest rates of food insecurity exist in rural areas – and yet these small farming communities produce much of the food for the nation. The challenges of feeding a rural population are unique from that in an urban setting. Land O’Lakes, Inc. along with its partners, Feeding America and Second Harvest Heartland are doing the work in supporting rural communities and providing food to those in need. Join host Kim Olson as she welcomes Land O’Lakes, Inc. CEO ...
Disconnected: Disparities between rural and urban broadband
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAbout a quarter of Americans in rural areas believe high-speed internet and the lack thereof, is a major problem. Access to rural broadband disproportionally affects those in rural areas – and having that access is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for work and overall quality of life. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is working with its cooperative members, internet providers and stakeholders to bridge the gap. In this episode host Kim Olson sits down Chakravarthy Sankaraiah, Director of Big Data and ...
Disconnected: Disparities between rural and urban broadband internet connection
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBAbout a quarter of Americans in rural areas believe high-speed internet and the lack thereof, is a major problem. Access to rural broadband disproportionally affects those in rural areas – and having that access is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for work and overall quality of life. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is working with its cooperative members, internet providers, and stakeholders to bridge the gap. In this episode host, Kim Olson sits down Chakravarthy Sankaraiah, Director of Big Data an...
Disconnected: Disparities between rural and urban broadband internet connection
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBAbout a quarter of Americans in rural areas believe high-speed internet and the lack thereof, is a major problem. Access to rural broadband disproportionally affects those in rural areas – and having that access is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for work and overall quality of life. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is working with its cooperative members, internet providers, and stakeholders to bridge the gap. In this episode host, Kim Olson sits down Chakravarthy Sankaraiah, Director of Big Data an...
Disconnected: Disparities between rural and urban broadband connection
October 28, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBAbout a quarter of Americans in rural areas believe high-speed internet and the lack thereof, is a major problem. Access to rural broadband disproportionally affects those in rural areas – and having that access is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity for work and overall quality of life. Land O’Lakes, Inc. is working with its cooperative members, internet providers and stakeholders to bridge the gap. In this episode host Kim Olson sits down Chakravarthy Sankaraiah, Director of Big Data and ...
Innovation from the ground up: Nutrition research at the Purina Animal Nutrition Center
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBInnovation isn't something reserved for the big tech companies of the world - Purina Animal Nutrition innovates every day. Many times those innovations happen at the microscopic level and might get overlooked. They can have big impacts on animal health, the environment, and farming practices. Purina Animal Nutrition is one of the four business units at Land O'Lakes, Inc. which creates animal nutrition solutions, for mainly game and farm animals including urban flock. It’s a big year for Pur...
Innovation from the ground up: How animal nutrition helps create a healthier food system.
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBInnovation isn't something reserved for the big tech companies of the world - Purina Animal Nutrition innovates every day. Many times those innovations happen at the microscopic level and might get overlooked. They can have big impacts on animal health, the environment, and farming practices. Purina Animal Nutrition is one of the four business units at Land O'Lakes, Inc. which creates animal nutrition solutions, for mainly game and farm animals including urban flock. It’s a big year for Pur...
Innovation from the ground up: Forward thinking with animal nutrition
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 19 minutes - 13.3 MBInnovation isn't something reserved for the big tech companies of the world - Purina Animal Nutrition innovates every day. Many times those innovations happen at the microscopic level and might get overlooked. They can have big impacts on animal health, the environment and farming practices. Purina Animal Nutrition is one of the four business units at Land O'Lakes, Inc. which creates animal nutrition solutions, for mainly game and farm animals including urban flock. It’s a big year for Puri...
Cooperative strength: Combining national scale with local community impact
May 28, 2019 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBBeing a cooperative – Land O’Lakes has unique competitive advantages in creating and distributing products in agriculture. With a 100-year-old "Reverse Ownership" model, retail owns Land O'Lakes, Inc. Farmers still make decisions about the direction of the company – and hold leadership accountable. That model also presents a unique advantage. In our Winfield United business – a company that makes sure millions of acres of crops have the best possible outputs; the cooperative is our strength...
How we're measuring sustainability: What it looks like on the farm
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 10.1 MBAs a cooperative, Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a leading conservation solutions provider. We created SUSTAIN in 2016 which is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc. that focuses solely on renewable and sustainable farming methods. What sustainability looks like - especially in agriculture isn't always clear. A challenge, is also measuring the positive impact of sustainable practices. Land O'Lakes, Inc. and SUSTAIN are breaking down those barriers. Join host Kim Olson and guest Matt Carstens - the Senio...
Sustainability is not a buzzword: How our farmers are working to protect the planet
April 22, 2019 10:00 - 22 minutes - 15.5 MBAs a cooperative, Land O’Lakes, Inc. is a leading conservation solutions provider. We created SUSTAIN in 2016 which is a division of Land O’Lakes, Inc. that focuses solely on renewable and sustainable farming methods. What sustainability looks like - especially in agriculture isn't always clear. A challenge, is also measuring the positive impact of sustainable practices. Land O'Lakes, Inc. and SUSTAIN are breaking down those barriers. Join host Kim Olson and guest Matt Carstens - the Senio...
Bonus Episode: Our co-op soul and the farmers who feed human progress
March 25, 2019 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.3 MBThe 98th Annual Meeting of the members of Land O’Lakes, Inc. is an opportunity to meet with fellow farmers from across the country, see new Land O’Lakes products made from their milk and hear directly from business leaders. It's also a chance to see what other parts of the Land O'Lakes, Inc. business are doing on their behalf. As a farmer-owned cooperative - it’s important we celebrate our members and recognize the challenges of the current dairy market and agriculture industry. The meetin...
Farming of the future: How agtech is shaping our business
March 09, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBLand O'Lakes, Inc. is innovating with technology to help farmers do more with less. We are a data-driven and insights-backed agriculture company that is using things like - voice technology, satellite imaging, and tools to show farmers how sustainable their on-farm practices are. Teddy Bekele our Chief Technology Officer shares insights about our new agtech tools, how we're driving towards the future - as well as his personal story on why farming is family. © Land O'Lakes, Inc. Something ...
All Together Better: Marketing and the cooperative
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBMarketing was one of our founding principles when we began in 1921. Our new Dairy Foods campaign kicked off this fall; All Together Better with the rewriting of one of the most iconic songs in farming - Old McDonald. From E-I-O to She-I-O we wanted to pay tribute to the nearly one million women in farming according to the USDA. Everyone contributes to what makes Land O’Lakes a leader in food and agriculture. We believe that by working together we’re all better because of it. Something Gre...
From An Owner: The power of member engagement
January 14, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MBPete Kappelman is a fourth-generation Wisconsin dairy farmer who was named 2018 Dairyman of The Year at The World Dairy Expo, crediting his success to never thinking you have all the answers. Pete is also retiring after 15 years as the Land O'Lakes, Inc. Chairman of the board; a governing group made entirely of farmers. Pete has set an example not just in the Land O'Lakes, Inc. organization but in agriculture as a farmer who is proactive, progressive, engaging, and advocates on behalf of fe...
Legislative Advocacy: From CEO Beth Ford
December 17, 2018 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.9 MBDuring an uncertain time for agriculture, public policy matters more than ever. Land O'Lakes, Inc. is on the front lines educating lawmakers and advocating for our members while supporting the food and agriculture industry. Something Greater has changed its name to Rooted In Tomorrow. The podcast name change is effective April 2022. Subscribers will not need to resubscribe. Push alerts will remain for those who have subscribed through Apple Podcasts. Search for, "Rooted In Tomorrow" by Lan...