Live To Farm - Season 2

Live To Farm

Season 2

2023 • 13 Episodes

Live To Farm is back for a new season filled with friendship, fun, and (of course) farming! Season two finds Kevin Kalb and Brooks Cardinal at the start of another year in the field, working alongside their families and growing together through the work. Learn with the farmers as they invite agronomy experts into their plots: staying up to date on the newest innovations in agriculture and sharing techniques to support the farming industry in America through education. Come along as the families travel outside of Indiana to expand their knowledge by exploring the differences in farming across the country and around the world…from New York to South Africa!

Episodes

Crossin' the Equator - Live To Farm

1. Crossin' the Equator

September 28, 2023

Kevin and Shawn travel to South Africa to escape the Indiana winter. They meet up with their friend Danie Bester for an educational field day and walk his crop...then the safari fun begins! Part 1 of 3.

The Cutting Edge - Live To Farm

2. The Cutting Edge

October 5, 2023

Come along to the Africa Agri Tech conference. Shawn spends her day with horses and honeybees. The farmers enjoy an evening of fun and competition, with Danie's family and friends. Part 2 of 3.

Down to Cape Town - Live To Farm

3. Down to Cape Town

October 12, 2023

The farmers travel to Cape Town! They visit a planter manufacturer. Kevin, Danie, and Shawn spend time learning about grape harvest and winemaking. The Kalbs sightsee before flying home. Part 3 of 3.

A New Chapter - Live To Farm

4. A New Chapter

October 19, 2023

Planting begins on the Kalb and Cardinal Farms! The farmers take great care to ensure soil health for the coming growing season. Playful arm wrestling and grip strength tests determine who is the strongest at the Kalb's.

Set Up for Success - Live To Farm

5. Set Up for Success

October 26, 2023

The Cardinals and Kalbs continue planting corn and soybeans, sharing strategies to set each crop up for optimal growth. Later, they visit Emmick Farm and join Farmer Grayce to discuss soil health and other tips and tricks for planting.

I Heart NY Farm Girls - Live To Farm

6. I Heart NY Farm Girls

November 2, 2023

The Kalbs visit New York, learning about dairy farming and seeing the city.

No Pain, No Grain - Live To Farm

7. No Pain, No Grain

November 9, 2023

The Kalbs get a new grain vac. An unforeseen tornado wreaks havoc on their farm.

The G.O.A.T. Farmer - Live To Farm

8. The G.O.A.T. Farmer

November 16, 2023

Shawn and her daughters spend time on a goat farm. Kevin reflects on crop progress.

Progress Makes Perfect - Live To Farm

9. Progress Makes Perfect

November 23, 2023

Kevin and Brooks attend the Farm Progress show. Maintenance is in full swing.

Eyes on the Prize - Live To Farm

10. Eyes on the Prize

November 30, 2023

The Cardinals upgrade their grain bins. Dallas and Kix show their prize pigs.

Mission: Melon - Live To Farm

11. Mission: Melon

December 9, 2023

Watermelon harvest on Cardinal Farms. The kids make harvest more fun.

Reap What You Sow - Live To Farm

12. Reap What You Sow

December 16, 2023

Kevin and Brooks reap the yield of another season. Harvest is in full swing.

The Cycle Continues - Live To Farm

13. The Cycle Continues

December 23, 2023

Kevin and Brooks prepare for next year. They tile for water management.