337. Farm4Profit on Profitable Farming and Smart Stewardship

What happens when two forward-thinking Iowa farmers team up to help others grow better businesses?

This week on the Thriving Farmer Podcast, Michael is joined by Tanner Winterhof and Corey Hillebo, hosts of the Farm4Profit Podcast. With backgrounds in finance, crop and livestock production, and agribusiness leadership, Tanner and Corey are on a mission to help farmers treat their operations like profitable, resilient businesses.

Through the Farm4Profit platform, they share tools, technology, and mindset shifts to help farms succeed in today's complex ag economy. Tune in to hear how they balance tradition with innovation, and why they're passionate about sharing the lessons they've learned along the way.

 

In This Episode, You'll Hear:

• Why Farm4Profit?: How they chose their name and why profit is a key focus for farmers [1:26]
  
• Crop Innovation: How real crop farming has changed in recent years [3:56]
  
• Tech & Inputs: The evolving role of technology and chemical use in modern agriculture [9:37]
  
• Farm as a Business: What trips farmers up and how to stay focused on profitability [19:50]
  
• Family Farm Dynamics: The challenges and opportunities of working within a family operation [27:06]
  
• Looking Ahead: Corey and Tanner's plans for future crops and business growth [32:57]

Don't miss this episode if you want practical, honest insights into treating your farm like a business while staying grounded in stewardship and legacy.

 

About the Guests:

Tanner Winterhof grew up on a farm in northwest Iowa and has blended his passion for agriculture with a successful career in banking and agribusiness. He co-hosts the Farm4Profit Podcast, helping farm businesses grow through financial literacy, innovation, and sustainability.

Corey Hillebo is a fourth-generation farmer in Polk City, Iowa. As Farm Manager for Hillebo Family Farms and President of Big Creek Seed, Corey brings leadership and technical knowledge to both his operation and the Farm4Profit Podcast. His focus includes row crops, swine, and seed production, as well as helping other farmers embrace new opportunities.

 

Connect with Farm4Profit:
🌐 Website: Farm4Profit
📸 Instagram: Follow @farm4profit
👍 Facebook: Like Farm4Profit