Farm4Profit Podcast
8th-Generation Farmer Zoe Kent on Running a Farm & Owning Her Story
Thu, 20 Feb 2025
In this episode, we chat with Zoe Kent (@farmwithzoe), an Ohio-based corn and soybean farmer who has built an impressive social media following by sharing the ups and downs of farming life. Zoe talks about her journey from partnering with her dad to running the farm on her own, her passion for empowering women in ag, and how she turns negativity into motivation. She also shares insights into growing a social media brand, which platform she loves most, and what she’d do differently if starting over. Tune in for a fun, inspiring conversation that proves farming is more than just a job—it’s a lifestyle and a community. Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don’t forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: [email protected]/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/
Chapter 1: What advancements are there in agricultural technology?
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Chapter 2: How does Zoe Kent manage her farm and social media presence?
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All right. Let's wrap it up. Well, I say, oh, thank you for watching. Crack a cold one. You deserve it.
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