# Farming Podcast | Running a Family Farm Remotely | XtremeAg

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Podcast: [XtremeAg: Cutting The Curve Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/xtremeag-cutting-the-curve-podcast-4765850)
Published: 2026-01-11T20:21:00+00:00
Episode link: https://XtremeAg.podbean.com/e/farming-podcast-remote-farm-management-strategy-xtremeag/
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## Resource

In this episode of Cutting the Curve, Damian Mason speaks with South Dakota native Derek Skogsberg about building a modern, financially viable farming operation while living out of state. With a professional background in agronomy and agribusiness, Skogsberg shares how he returned to his family’s legacy farmland after decades in other industries, creating a business model that balances investment, operational efficiency, and generational preservation. Farming approximately 1,000 acres—half owned, half family-managed—Skogsberg details the transition from investor to operator, the importance of pro forma financials, equipment investments, hiring the right personnel, and using tools like John Deere Operations Center to farm remotely. He emphasizes treating the operation as a standalone business and offers key insights for families considering a non-traditional path to maintaining farm viability.

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