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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Kalbs visit New York, learning about dairy farming and seeing the city.
The Kalbs get a new grain vac. An unforeseen tornado wreaks havoc on their farm.
Shawn and her daughters spend time on a goat farm. Kevin reflects on crop progress.
Kevin and Brooks attend the Farm Progress show. Maintenance is in full swing.
The Cardinals upgrade their grain bins. Dallas and Kix show their prize pigs.
Watermelon harvest on Cardinal Farms. The kids make harvest more fun.
Kevin and Brooks reap the yield of another season. Harvest is in full swing.
Kevin and Brooks prepare for next year. They tile for water management.