{"podcast":{"title":"The Heart of Rural America","slug":"the-heart-of-rural-america-6476790","podcast_index_feed_id":6476790,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/theheartofruralamerica/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/theheartofruralamerica","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/theheartofruralamerica/20260420_070435_abc42de39bc9d34c653b896c5a811ac2.jpg","author":"Amanda Radke","episode_count":157,"summary":"Welcome to the Heart of Rural America podcast. I’m your host, Amanda Radke ​-- a South Dakota cattle rancher, wife, mom of four, children’s book author, and motivational speaker. I started this show with a simple goal in mind -- to share the untold stories of the often-overlooked independent farmer and rancher. On this program, We’ll discuss the challenges that face rural America and the anti-animal agriculture agenda that seeks to eliminate our way of life. But in the face of these ongoing battles, we’ll explore impactful solutions and meaningful pathways to profitability in order to keep producers on the land, to safeguard our private property rights, and to keep meat, dairy, and eggs on the dinner table. And in stark contrast to the ugly, divisive headlines in today’s mainstream media, \"The Heart of Rural America\" will celebrate the faith, family values, patriotism, and work ethic of the incredible people I meet in my travels as an agricultural speaker. I hope you’ll be inspired by these agricultural entrepreneurs and rural families, just as I am. Now let’s hit the dusty trail together as we uncover The Heart of Rural America. - Amanda","last_synced_at":"2026-07-02T00:18:45.633684+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heart-of-rural-america-6476790"},"episode":{"title":"From Budweiser Clydesdales to Entrepreneurship: Building a Rural Experience Business","slug":"from-budweiser-clydesdales-to-entrepreneurship-building-a-rural-experience-business","published_at":"2026-06-17T11:01:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heart-of-rural-america-6476790/from-budweiser-clydesdales-to-entrepreneurship-building-a-rural-experience-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-heart-of-rural-america-6476790","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/theheartofruralamerica/2894728","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/220552/2894728/theheartofruralamerica/2026_06_07_19_28_54_65fbbc2f-c5de-4def-88c5-d18caafe6c63.mp3","summary":"Takeaways Why creativity and diversification are essential for keeping families profitable in agriculture How JFP Equine transformed Clydesdales into a unique experiential business model Why opening your farm gates can strengthen connections between consumers and agriculture The marketing strategies helping a small rural business attract visitors from across the country How entrepreneurship creates opportunities on even small acreage operations Barclay Poole takes listeners behind the scenes of JFP Equine and explains how his family built an immersive Clydesdale experience business around some of agriculture’s most iconic animals. Listeners will hear stories from the Budweiser Clydesdale operation, learn what makes these horses so special, and discover how one family is using creativity and customer experience to create new revenue streams in rural America. This episode is packed with practical lessons for entrepreneurs, livestock producers, and anyone passionate about preserving rural communities. Key Topics Covered: The Poole family’s journey from Canada to the United States Behind-the-scenes insights from managing the Budweiser Clydesdales Building a profitable agricultural business on 10 acres Creating hands-on farm experiences consumers will travel for Marketing strategies for rural businesses and agricultural entrepreneurs The challenges and opportunities facing the Clydesdale industry Why emotional connection and storytelling matter in agriculture The importance of keeping families on the land through innovation and entrepreneurship Follow Amanda Radke on social media and subscribe to The Heart of Rural America for more episodes featuring the voices shaping agriculture, rural values, and constitutional freedoms. 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