Mentorship When You Least Expect It

This solo episode starts with the simple act of closing out farm books and ends with a phone call that hits much deeper. A young professional in agriculture reached out after losing his job and facing a major crossroads: pursue an accelerated doctorate program out of town or stay close to home and fight for a place in an uncertain ag job market.

It was a conversation about choices, identity, timing, and how mentorship really works — especially in agriculture. Not the formal “assigned mentor” programs, but the quiet kind that happens when someone trusts you enough to ask for advice.

In this episode I talk about:
 • Why ag professionals are facing tough career decisions
 • The hidden value of lived experience in career guidance
 • Informal mentorship vs. formal mentorship programs
 • The role of friendship when the chips are down
 • How the ag economy is impacting young talent
 • Why listening matters more than having the “right” answer

If you’re between jobs, navigating the ag industry, or wondering where you fit next — you’re not alone. And if someone calls you looking for guidance, don’t underestimate the impact of simply showing up.