The Griggs Farms Legacy of Regeneration and Resilience
Few farms blend faith, innovation, and family quite like Griggs Farms LLC of Humboldt, Tennessee. In this week’s Farm4Profit Podcast, hosts Tanner, Corey, and David sit down with Matt and Kelly Griggs, the fifth-generation couple behind one of the South’s most inspiring regenerative agriculture success stories.
From Cotton Roots to Conservation Leaders
Founded in 1882, Griggs Farms began with cotton — but under Matt and Kelly’s leadership, it has evolved into a diversified operation growing corn, soybeans, wheat, and cotton across 2,000 acres. What truly sets them apart is their commitment to regenerative practices that prioritize soil health and sustainability for future generations.
Matt began experimenting with cover crops in 2011, long before they were mainstream. Those early efforts have paid off in measurable ways — improving soil structure, reducing runoff, and increasing water infiltration by more than 1,200%.
“We don’t just farm for yield — we farm for longevity,” Matt shares. “Every decision we make is about leaving the land better than we found it.”
Kelly’s Leap from Corporate to Combine
Kelly’s story is equally compelling. A Chicago native with a hospitality background, she traded boardrooms for tractor cabs when she joined Matt full-time on the farm. Today, she’s not just operating heavy machinery — she’s managing logistics, running field operations, and leading conversations around women in agriculture.
Her journey represents the evolving face of modern farming — where passion, partnership, and adaptability create lasting impact.
Trials, Triumphs, and Testimonies of Faith
The Griggs family’s journey hasn’t been without hardship. Matt suffered a traumatic combine accident in 2020, and Kelly has faced both cancer and autoimmune illness. Through it all, their faith and transparency have built a powerful online community of farmers who see themselves in their story.
Their openness has inspired thousands — showing that vulnerability and resilience can coexist in the toughest seasons of farm life.
Building Healthier Soil — and Healthier Communities
Listeners will learn how the Griggs use multi-species cover crops like cereal rye, clover, radish, and buckwheat to strengthen soil resilience while balancing cutting-edge technology from Case IH and John Deere.
They also talk about their efforts beyond the fields — from decking out a tractor and grain cart with Christmas lights to hosting the annual Farmers Off the Farm Cruise (2025), connecting ag families nationwide.
Their story underscores that true sustainability is about both soil and soul — caring for the land and the people who depend on it.
National Recognition and a Message of Hope
Their dedication has earned them national honors, including the 2020 Mid-South High Cotton Award and a feature on the History Channel’s “The American Farm.” Yet their greatest achievement might be how they’ve used those platforms to spread a message of gratitude, hope, and healing.
As the episode wraps up with a fun “Would You Rather” segment, it’s clear that Matt and Kelly’s story embodies everything Farm4Profit stands for — laughter, legacy, and lessons learned along the way.
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Episode: Faith, Family, and Farming: The Griggs Legacy
Guests: Matt & Kelly Griggs, Griggs Farms LLC, Humboldt, TN
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