Beyond The Crops
Jena & MP bring a unique perspective to the world of agriculture, offering a blend of humor, heart, and wisdom honed from their combined years on the farm. With a deep passion for their families, their farms, and the communities they call home, these two farmwives delve into the daily triumphs and tribulations that come from rural living.
They discuss everything from the latest advancements in agriculture and the art of balancing family with farm duties to the time-honored traditions and recipes that make life on the farm so special. Their stories will make you laugh, tug at your heartstrings, and inspire you to see the beauty in the ordinary moments of life.
"Beyond The Crops" is not just a podcast for farmers; it's for anyone who appreciates the enduring values of hard work, resilience, and the simple joys of living close to the land. Whether you're an urban dweller curious about rural life or a fellow farm enthusiast, you'll find something to love in the genuine and heartfelt conversations of Jena & MP.
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Beyond The Crops
124. Wisdom from a Matriarch: A Conversation with Glendia Beck of Beck's Hybrids
Welcome back to Beyond the Crops, where farm life meets real life! In this truly special episode, Jena and Mary Pat are honored to sit down with a woman whose life is woven into the very fabric of agricultural legacy: Glendia Beck. As the wife of CEO Sonny Beck and a pivotal figure in the Beck's Hybrids story, Glendia shares a lifetime of wisdom, from the hilarious story of how she and Sonny really met (it started in the womb!) to the foundational principles that have guided their family and business for generations. This is a conversation brimming with heartfelt advice, timeless values, and inspiring stories you won't want to miss.
📌 What We Cover in This Episode:
✅ Meet Glendia Beck
✅ The Early Days of Beck's Hybrids
✅ Foundational Philosophies
✅ The #1 Rule for Family Businesses
✅ Timeless Advice for Young Farm Wives
✅ Faith, Trials, and Perseverance
✅ The Heart of the Beck Family
✅ Letting Kids Learn the Hard Way
💡 Key Takeaways:
✨ Work for someone else first. This simple rule can be a game-changer for family businesses, teaching the next generation invaluable lessons about work ethic, perspective, and gratitude for their own family's operation.
✨ Support your spouse, especially when it's hard. In a farming marriage, your support during breakdowns, bad weather, and long hours is the glue that holds everything together. Choose encouragement over complaining.
✨ Your attitude is one of the few things you can control. You can't control the weather or equipment failures, but you can control your mindset. Trusting in God and focusing on the positive builds resilience through any trial.
✨ A legacy is built on service, not just sales. The Beck's philosophy of "helping farmers succeed" is a powerful reminder that when you pour into others, success will follow.
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This episode of Beyond the Crops is brought to you by Beck's Hybrids. As farmers, we pour so much trust into every decision. That's why we're proud to partner with Beck's Hybrids, a company built on faith, family, and a love for agriculture since 1937. Learn more at beckshybrids.com.
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