Farmstrong
Few things connect people faster than food. For host Ryan Armstrong, it’s the stories of the people behind the food that hit deepest — their family legacies, how they made it through the tough times and how they celebrate the good times. This podcast will give you a face behind the food. It uncovers the honest and proud stories of the fascinating yet little-known sectors of the agriculture industry.
Farmstrong
8 | Kacee Bohle: Why Surface Level Conversations Are Killing Farming Communities
Ryan Armstrong sits down with Kacee Bohle, founder of AgriMinds, to dig into the real, often-hidden stresses facing farmers and ag professionals. Rather than talking markets or machinery, the conversation zeros in on burnout, mental health stigmas, and the need for intentional support within agriculture.
Kacee shares her journey from the family farm to creating AgriMinds — a community and coaching program that helps ag professionals build resilience, balance and boundaries. She discusses why meaningful change only happens when we move past buzzwords and into deep, honest conversations.
Key highlights include:
- How Kacee’s own struggles led her to build a coaching community for personal growth in ag
- Why discussing mental health in farming requires the right language — and a willingness to go beyond the surface
- The AgriMind Summit: a sponsor-free retreat focused on personal transformation
- The surprising discovery that, in group settings, men in ag open up about emotions more readily than women
Thought-provoking Quotes:
“Are you willing to get in the combine or the tractor with a farmer and let them be in their element and actually hear what they have to say?”
— Kacee Bohle
“The women are always the ones…shoving their emotions under the rug because they don’t have the time to talk about emotions…Whereas the guys are like, yeah, this is how I’m feeling, and I’m ready to get it out.”
— Kacee Bohle
“If you don’t know you’re spiraling, you can’t do anything about it. Having a support system you can reach out to — that’s the goal.”
— Kacee Bohle
This episode is a must-listen for anyone who cares about the people behind our food. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or practical advice for tackling stress in rural life, Farmstrong brings real talk, vulnerability, and actionable ideas for a healthier, more connected future.
Learn more about AgriMinds at kaceebohle.com and find Kaacee on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaceebohle/) or Instagram (@agcoachkacee).
Resources:
- Florida Farm List
- Georgia Grown
- Fresh from Florida
- Community Cannery Locations
- Florida Young Farmer and Rancher Resources
- Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers
Questions or guest ideas?
Email farmstrongpodcast@gmail.com
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