Welcome back to Barn Talk! In today’s episode, Sawyer and Tork welcome Doug and Amy Larson from Minnesota—well-known faces in the online ag community and the family behind a thriving YouTube channel documenting everyday life on their farm. The conversation kicks off with the Larsons sharing the heartfelt reason behind their trip through Iowa—supporting a friend’s family facing childhood cancer—before diving into stories from their own long journey together, from high school sweethearts to building a multigenerational farming operation.
Get ready for laughter, nostalgia, and wisdom as Doug and Amy recount early years living in a “temporary” mouse-infested farmhouse, learning the ropes of farming, and figuring out family life on the land. The crew talks honestly about what it’s like marrying into a farm family, the highs and lows of ag economics, lessons learned from the 1980s and ‘90s farm crises, and how those challenges shape their perspective on gratitude and resilience today. Amy shares about the realities—and occasional loneliness—of being a farm wife, and the joys she found in community and faith.
Plus, you’ll hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the rise of the Larsons’ YouTube and social media presence, including how “Dougo” became an unlikely internet celebrity and why sharing real farm life matters now more than ever. The episode touches on the changing nature of farm work, navigating generational transitions, and why authenticity resonates in a world hungry for the real deal.
So whether you’re a farmer, a YouTube fan, or just love a good story about family, grit, and finding meaning in the everyday, pour yourself a cup and settle in—this is one episode you don’t want to miss!
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00:00 "Share and Support Our Podcast"
09:01 Eager High School Escape
11:39 Cultural Differences in Marriage
17:23 Late-Night Wall Scratching Experience
24:56 Financing House Renovation with Pigs
28:59 "Drying Corn vs. Cash Rent"
35:34 "Father's Favoritism Sparks Tension"
37:08 Chet's Costly Toolbox Debate
44:13 Reflecting on Hardship and Resilience
48:00 Evaluating Market Timing & Profitability
53:41 "Changing Interest Incentives"
59:49 Homeschooling for Stress Relief
01:04:20 YouTube Success Story
01:14:29 Unsure Leadership Style
01:15:16 Farming Growth Challenges
01:21:56 Planning Retirement in Warmer Climes
01:27:18 "Post-Harvest Challenges and Faith"
01:34:20 "Robert Kennedy Jr.: Political Hypocrisy"
01:37:36 Supreme Court Ruling Inefficiency Critique
01:42:47 "Political Lobbying Critique"
