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Jesse and Dr. Leah share their "Coffee on the Porch" conversation covering farm updates, personal reflections, and practical health tips for agricultural families.

• Discussing the satisfaction of haymaking season and the nostalgia of fresh-cut hay smell
• Comparing the surprising growth difference between expensive hybrid soybeans and simple garden green beans
• Practicing gratitude as a tool for maintaining perspective during busy farming seasons
• Addressing the challenge of getting caught in day-to-day busy work versus tasks that "move the needle"
• Exploring the limiting belief of needing to do everything yourself instead of delegating
• Highlighting the importance of intentional exercise beyond regular farm work
• Suggesting short 5-10 minute walks after meals to improve digestion and metabolism

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Jesse and Leah reflect on the invaluable lessons learned from their fathers that have shaped who they are as farmers and as people. Despite being busy with hay baling during Father's Day weekend, they take time to honor the wisdom that's been passed down through generations on their family farms.

• Hard work as a foundational value that both sets of parents instilled in them
• Finding balance between dedication and burnout when it comes to farm work
• The wisdom of managing fewer acres excellently rather than many acres poorly
• Putting marriage relationships first as a "sacred union" that withstands farm stresses
• Embracing innovation and new technologies on the farm
• Encouragement to dream bigger and think beyond what's familiar
• The importance of quality over quantity in farming decisions

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Jesse and Dr. Leah share updates from their farm life, discussing their new high tunnel greenhouse project and the seasonal transition from planting to summer maintenance. They explore the physical and mental health benefits of growing your own food, getting your hands in the dirt, and connecting with the natural world.

• Installation of a 3,100 square foot high tunnel greenhouse after receiving an NRCS grant
• Extensive companion planting with herbs and vegetables to enhance flavor and deter pests
• Growing tomatoes, peppers, berries, green beans, and many other crops for self-sufficiency
• Completion of field crop planting season with successful soybean establishment
• Experimenting with electroculture using copper wires to harness atmospheric energy for plants
• Discussion of the Mitochondriac Manifesto and the importance of connecting with the earth
• Benefits of grounding (walking barefoot) for releasing negative energy from the body
• Using plant trimmings to create natural foliar feeding solutions
• Summer plans for hay making, county fairs, and preserving the garden harvest
• Upcoming wellness trip to Okoboji Wellness Clinic

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