Brenna Beard's Future in Farming : Indiana Story
What’s it like to balance a full-time ag retail job, farm alongside your dad, and still carve out space to be a voice for agriculture online? Meet Brenna Beard, a next-gen farmer with grit, heart, and a whole lot of wit—featured on this week’s episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast.
Brenna’s story is one that will resonate with anyone in production agriculture, especially young professionals trying to find their footing in a traditionally male-dominated field. With deep roots in her family’s farm, Brenna opens up about what it’s like to work alongside her father, the steep learning curve of jumping into farm operations, and the hustle of managing her responsibilities in ag retail at the same time.
Real Talk from a Young Woman in Agriculture
Brenna doesn’t sugarcoat anything—and that’s exactly what makes this conversation so refreshing. She’s candid about the assumptions people make when they see a young woman in a tractor, how she earns respect in the field, and why representation of women in ag matters now more than ever.
You’ll also hear about:
Her favorite parts of lake life and unplugging from the grind
Navigating personal relationships while living the ag life
Why mentorship and authenticity matter in online ag spaces
💬 “You don’t have to be polished to have an impact online. You just have to be real. People connect with honesty.” — Brenna Beard
Building an Authentic Ag Voice Online
As more farmers take to social media to tell their stories, Brenna shares her perspective on what works—and what doesn’t. Her advice for today’s ag influencers? Be yourself, stay rooted in your values, and show both the wins and the hard days.
Whether you're just getting started with your farm page or you’re looking to grow your presence as a voice for modern agriculture, this episode is full of relatable takeaways.
Tune in to the Full Episode
Don’t miss this episode if you're passionate about:
Next-gen farmers and rural entrepreneurship
The evolving role of women in agriculture
Balancing farm work with full-time careers
Staying grounded while building your online brand
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