Live To Farm
Season 1
September 30, 2022
10Episodes
"Live To Farm is a brand new show on Discovery Channel that follows some of the top farmers of America, from the planting season through harvest. These farming families teach the general public about what goes on behind the scenes on a successful farm, while enjoying the dynamics at play within a family-run operation. The program also provides instruction and guidance to other working farmers about the technology, products, and techniques that go into producing a high yielding crop. By demonstrating the ongoing work of farmers, Live To Farm gives audiences a new appreciation for the people who often go unnoticed as they provide for us every day. The show is sponsored by many of the biggest agricultural companies in the world - including Case IH, Dekalb, Agrigold, Heliae, Pivot Bio, Bayer Ag, and many more - in an effort to educate the general public about the worldwide endeavor to improve sustainability and awareness for the future of agriculture."
Episodes
1. Workin' Dirt
October 1, 2022
22 min
The Kalb family welcomes us to their wonderful farming world. Rain threatens to disrupt planting, so the Kalbs host a friendly shooting contest. Dallas Cardinal shows us the best way to maintain a cultivator. Tilling dirt gets explosive with Mikey.
2. Rootn' Around
October 15, 2022
22 min
The Cardinal family harvests their wheat crop, while planting soybeans right behind. Joe Dedman the “Corn Whisperer” visits the Kalbs to share his wealth of agricultural knowledge. The Cardinal family navigates their flooded fields using water-sports.
3. One in a Melon
October 26, 2022
22 min
It’s watermelon planting season! The Cardinal family shows us the importance of pollination using Honey Bees, and provides a tour of their farming operation. Kevin’s equipment seems to break down at the worst time possible.
4. Slide into Summer
November 1, 2022
21 min
It’s a 4th of July celebration at the Kalb farm. A homemade slip-and-slide is the star of the party, but not everyone makes it down smoothly. Kevin and Brooks give us an update on their corn. A homemade fireworks show is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.
5. All’s Fair in Love and Boars
November 7, 2022
21 min
The county fair isn’t just funnel cakes and theme rides; the Cardinals are showing off their best hogs at the 4H pig show! A pig-gone-wild threatens to disrupt Dallas’ winning title.
6. Say it AND Spray it
November 16, 2022
21 min
The farmers attend a “Field Day” in Indiana, where they learn about the latest in farm technology. They get a sneak peak at a one of a kind sprayer, and are the first ones in America to test drive it. Kevin and Brooks spray their own fields with nutrients, but Tar Spot disease threatens to destroy Brooks’ corn crop.
7. Girls Just Wanna Have Farms
November 22, 2022
21 min
Farming isn’t just for the boys - we’re spending time with a few women in agriculture! The farmers get some help from their friends, making sure their crop is ready for harvest. Farmer Grayce gives us a tour of her farm to see how the millennials get it done.
8. Don’t Fear the Reaper
November 28, 2022
21 min
It’s harvest time on the farm! Watermelons, Corn, and Soybeans headline this year's successful yields. Kevin and Brooks spend some time with Joe Dedman, the Corn Whisperer. Chelsea shows us the best way to cut a watermelon.
9. Go With the Flow
December 19, 2022
21 min
Water can either be a farmer's best friend, or their biggest enemy. The elements can give life one day, and take it the next. Kevin and Brooks tile their fields to better control the flow of water on their land.
10. The End is the Beginning
December 27, 2022
21 min
With another year of farming under their belts, there is no time to rest; the preparation for next year's planting season is immediately underway. The families start working the ground to prepare the soil for next year, but will they finish in time before the ground freezes?
