A Toast to Agriculture in 2025 w/Sean Haynes

01/28/25 • 49 min

In this episode of The Toast we’re unpacking the biggest trends, challenges, and opportunities in agriculture from 2024 and looking ahead to 2025. We’ll dive into the transition to e-commerce in the ag industry, reflecting on the rise of online sales for fertility and chemical products and the growth of addressable markets over the past year.
From the latest industry updates and market price trends—like almond and tomato pricing—to the impact of events like the bird flu, we’re covering it all. Plus, we’ll discuss advancements in agriculture technology, including apps, websites, and tools shaping the future of farming operations.
Don’t miss this deep dive into the past year, a glimpse into the future, and a discussion on the tools you need to thrive in the evolving world of agriculture!

Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/

Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154

Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.

Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.

Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/

Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154

Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.

Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.

Previous Episode

A Toast To: Ag on Wheels

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Martin, founder of Ag on Wheels and AgMag, to explore her journey from her early influences to becoming a prominent voice in agriculture. We dive into Michelle’s beginnings, her goals for launching her businesses, and her vision for the future of ag media. She shares insights on the evolution of her platforms, the challenges agriculture has faced, particularly in Texas, and how AgMag has grown over the past three years. We also discuss the future of marketing in farming, trends in the industry, and advice for the next generation of ag professionals.

Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/

Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154

Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.

Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.

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A Toast to Saving Family Farms: W/ Riley Chaney & Nino Carvalho

TheToast Podcast | Nino Carvalho & Riley Chaney

In this episode, we are joined by Nino Carvalho & Riley Chaney who share their insights on the future of agriculture, discussing the challenges of balancing passion with business, mentorship, and bridging the generational gap. They reflect on lessons learned from overpaying for land, the complexities of passing farms to the next generation, and what California agriculture might look like in 30 years. The conversation also explores the shift from keeping "trade secrets" to fostering collaboration, emphasizing the need for farmers to share knowledge and support one another.

Sponsors:
🛒 Shop at The Ag Center for your crop inputs using code "Toast" for 5% off! Check out their website: https://theagcenter.com/

Pacific Farm Management – Trusted labor solutions and ag management services across California. (559) 416-7154

Central Irrigation – Your go-to source for efficient irrigation systems, drip tape, tree stakes, and expert land development installs.

Barrier Solar – Power your operation with clean, reliable energy.

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