Are Farmers Too Competitive? | The Granary
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Is it ambition or anxiety that gets farmers up before sunrise? In this episode of The Granary, Damian Mason is joined by Chad Henderson, Kelly Garrett, and special guest Gavin Spoor — Missouri farmer and star of Dirt Poor. Together, they dig into the deep (and often funny) roots of farmer competitiveness, from field pride to social media envy and the eternal question: “How many bushels you get?”
Gavin opens up about learning to handle stress during ag’s down cycles, while the crew compares notes on why perfectionism often starts behind the barn doors. It’s a conversation full of real talk, big laughs, and helpful perspective for anyone feeling the weight of modern farming.
Whether you’re growing popcorn, corn, or just tired of comparing yourself to Iowa yields, this one’s for you. Competitive? Maybe. Greedy? No way. Just farmers trying to be better — and maybe beat their own best.
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