The TV Show is the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois. He shares the stories of incredible people in agriculture… both their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way. You’ll see aerial footage of the field just as the drone crashes into a barn… and hear the story behind it all.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Oct 08, 2024Rob Stumps Nashville Tourists
Rob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Oct 01, 2024Becknology DaysRob and Emily head to Becknology Days to learn about Roots Reveal.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Sep 24, 2024Soy ConnexThe Soy Connex Conference inspires Rob as he speaks with the board members and farmers.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Sep 17, 2024Illinois Soybean AssociationRob goes to Ryan Frieders soybean farm to talk about the quality of the crop.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Sep 10, 2024Constructing a Deer BlindFBi Buildings build Rob a custom deer blind.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Sep 03, 2024FBi BuildingsFBi Buildings visit Rob on his farm to show him true craftsmanship.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Aug 27, 2024Cul2vate - Part 2Rob sits down with Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's 38th Commissioner of Agriculture.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Aug 20, 2024Cul2vateRob sits down with Cul2vate to learn about growing food to growing people.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Aug 13, 2024Ag On WheelsMichelle Martin talks about her show Ag On Wheels and how she brings people closer through agriculture.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Aug 06, 2024FFA Teacher Schools RobFFA Teacher Mitch Coleman shows Rob how he uses agriculture to teach his students.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jul 23, 2024Curio Brewing at Its FinestRob visits Belles of the South Farm & Curio Brewing Company to talk Hops and Brew.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jul 16, 2024Growing Tulips at Wooden ShoeSeason Premiere. Rob Tip Toes through the Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Apr 09, 2024Ranching on the Border
Rob Sharkey talks with Russel and Brandy Johnson about ranching on the border in New Mexico.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Apr 02, 2024Man On The StreetRob challenges the agricultural knowledge of Nashville's honky tonk tourists.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Mar 26, 2024Talking with Musician Mary KutterCountry music artist Mary Kutter brings her twangin' energy to the RFD-TV Studio.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Mar 19, 2024Rob Quizzes Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey walks Broadway to stump Nashville tourists about agriculture.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Mar 12, 2024Rob Learns About Gun SafetyRob talks with Heidi Rao founder of North American Outdoors and how she teaches gun safety to everyone in the family.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Mar 05, 2024Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Feb 27, 2024Learning about Raw MilkSabbaticus Farm owners sit with Rob and talk about the raw milk industry.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Feb 20, 2024Resort Scraps to the Las Vegas Livestock LLCThe Sharkeys visit the Las Vegas Livestock LLC and learn how they turn resort scraps to animal feed.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Feb 13, 2024John Stone talks Music on BroadwayRob sits down with musician John Stone to talk about his decades long career playing on the world famous Broadway.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Feb 06, 2024Horsin' Around in Las VegasRob Sharkey visits Kim and Christian Salerno at their horse motel in Las Vegas.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jan 30, 2024Rob talks to Sweet Water TechnologiesSweet Water Technologies shows Rob their full service drone application for the future agricultural generations.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jan 23, 2024The Honeytree ApiaristDan Ebel teaches Rob the art of beekeeping and what it means to be an apiarist.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jan 16, 2024Bees to the Honeytree MeaderySeason Premiere. Rob learns how to save bees with booze when he visits Honeytree Meadery in Nashville.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Oct 03, 2023Farming Sugar Beets
The Sharkeys make their way to a Sugar Beet Farm.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Sep 26, 2023Visiting a Giant Pumpkin FarmFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Sep 19, 2023Rob Quizzes Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits Broadway to stump Nashville tourists about agriculture.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Sep 12, 2023Rob Learns about Blacklands Soybean ProductionRob Sharkey crashes the Blacklands Farm Managers Tour in Engelhard, North Carolina.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Sep 05, 2023Rob Sharkey talks Ag with Nashville TouristsThe Shark Farmer swims through the streets of Nashville talking to tourits from all over.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Aug 29, 2023Rob Learns about PERCThe Shark Farmer sits down with the Propane Education & Research Council.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Aug 22, 2023Rob Visits a Watermelon FarmThe Sharkeys learn about melons and where they come from.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Aug 15, 2023Hannah Dasher Makes Rob BlushThe lovely Hannah Dasher chats with Rob about her music and new single coming out.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Aug 08, 2023Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Aug 01, 2023Brandt Teaches Rob a Thing or TwoRob is baffled at the technology of the Brandt team.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jul 25, 2023Learning about Halls Potato ProcessingRob Sharkey Visits The Halls Potato Processing Facility in Hoople, North Dakota.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jul 18, 2023The Shark Farmer Visits Gould FarmsThird-generation family owned Gould Farms welcomes the Shark Farmer to check out their operation.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Jul 11, 2023Rob Visits Tennfold BrewingSeason Premiere. Rob learns how grain gets from the farm to the brewery for some nice cold beers.
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Episode 1 • Air Date: Jan 03, 2023Dairy Farmer to Country Musician
Season 6 Premiere! Rob Sharkey quizzes Nashville tourists in agriculture and talks with musician Jeff Corle.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Jan 10, 2023Learning about Incredible SupplyNashville tourists are stumped and Chris Faison teaches us about incredible supply providing products to the Federal Government.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jan 17, 2023What Happens in Vegas Stays in VegasRob Sharkey hits the streets of Vegas to see if tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jan 24, 2023Rob and Emily Visit the NFRRob and Emily Sharkey take on the streets of Vegas at the legendary NFR.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Jan 31, 2023Going Out on BroadwayRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see if tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Feb 07, 2023Nashville Tourists are StumpedThe SharkFarmer swims through the streets of Nashville and quizzes pedestrians about agriculture.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Feb 14, 2023Master Model FarmerFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Feb 21, 2023Rob Visits McAllister Dairy FarmSharkey walks the streets of Nashville talking to tourists and visits McAllisters Dairy Farm in Iowa.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Feb 28, 2023Some Girls and A MuralSome Girls and A Mural drop by the RFD-TV Studio for a sit down interview with Rob.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Mar 07, 2023Learning from Molly YehRob spends time on Molly Yeh's Sugar Beet Farm in North Dakota.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Mar 14, 2023Songwriting on Music RowRob Sharkey finds his way to Music Row and visits the historic RCA Studios to learn about songwriting.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Mar 21, 2023Flowers Creamery visits RFD-TVThe SharkFarmer swims through the streets of Nashville and sits down with Flowers Creamery.
Episode 13 • Air Date: Mar 28, 2023Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Aug 16, 2022Oyster Farming
Rob Sharkey visits an Oyster Farm in Virginia Beach with Chris Ledford.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Aug 09, 2022Shocking FishThe Shark Farmer goes to Grays Creek in Virginia to learn about shocking fish.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Aug 02, 2022Farm RescueRob Sharkey goes to Cornfield Cornhole to talk to Farm Rescue and play Cornhole.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Jul 26, 2022The Cornfield Cornhole EventFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jul 19, 2022Fishing on IceThe SharkFarmer goes to Agronomy on ice to learn about fishing tackle with Brent Philipp.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Jul 12, 2022Bringing Agriculture to CMA FestThe SharkFarmer goes to CMA Fest to stump tourists quizzing them about agriculture.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Jul 05, 2022A Visit to the FFA ConventionRob Sharkey goes to the FFA Convention in Arkansas to interview our future leaders.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Jun 28, 2022Nashville Tourists Are StumpedThe SharkFarmer swims through the streets of Nashville and stumps pedestrians with farming tools of the trade.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Jun 21, 2022Commodity Classic FunThe SharkFarmer visits Commodity Classic in New Orleans and asks rural America to name that tool.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Jun 14, 2022Colorado Popcorn FactoryRob Sharkey learns how to make popcorn visiting the Colorado Popcorn Factory in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Jun 07, 2022Leaders in AgronomyFarmers still struggle to 'name that tool' and Rob Sharkey interviews leaders in agronomy.
Episode 2 • Air Date: May 31, 2022Corn Maze ConstructionNashville tourists are stumped on tools of the farming trade. Plus Rob visits Agronomy On Ice.
Episode 1 • Air Date: May 24, 2022Talking Agriculture in New OrleansSeason Premiere. Rob Sharkey asks farmers if they can name old farm tools and visits Avery Davidson in New Orleans.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Feb 15, 2022Empire State Sowers
Season Finale. Rob Sharkey makes another trip to downtown Nashville and visits a corn and soybean farmer in New York.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Feb 08, 2022Testing the TalentAfter stumping farmers young and old, Rob Sharkey quizzes some of the RFD-TV team on old farming tools.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Jan 25, 2022Eyes on the PrizeRob Sharkey pays a visit to a potato farm in New York and tries to see if anyone can identify some farm implements.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Jan 18, 2022Farmer UFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jan 11, 2022EZ FarmsMiniature Herefords are all the rage at EZ Farms in Ohio, plus Rob hits the streets of Nashville again.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Jan 04, 2022New Year, Still StumpedIt's a new year and farmers are still stumped over the old farming tools. Plus a visit with some leaders in agronomy.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Dec 28, 2021Schoolhouse FarmsThe SharkFarmer checks out a sunflower farm and finds out some farmers struggle to identify old horse tack.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Dec 21, 2021Farming Son of a GunNashville tourists are stumped on tools of the farming trade. A grain farm diversifies with Christmas trees.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Dec 14, 2021MeristemFarmers fight off wasps and armadillos as Rob Sharkey shares fun agricultural highlights.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Nov 30, 2021South Bend HempFarmers still struggle to 'name that tool' and Rob Sharkey pays a visit to South Bend Hemp.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Nov 23, 2021Leaders in AgronomyThe Shark Farmer swims through the streets of Nashville and stumps pedestrians with farming tools of the trade.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Nov 16, 2021A Dairy in New YorkRob Sharkey breaks out another rusty tool and stumps a farm show crowd, plus a visit to a dairy farm in The Empire State.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Nov 09, 2021Silver Lake SunniesSeason Premiere. Rob Sharkey asks farmers if they can name old farm tools and visits FFA members on a New York farm.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Aug 03, 2021Farming Around Obstacles
The hurdles farmers face when working out in the fields. Rob finds a football player in Nashville.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Jul 20, 2021For the BirdsThe birds and planes of the farm, and the early bird gets the worm at an ag auction.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Jul 13, 2021Schooling the SchoolteacherRob runs into a teacher on the streets of Nashville. Organizing a farm truck, and having fun on the farm.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Jul 06, 2021Bingo!Fill your bingo card with Rob's history lessons as he meets a war veterans neighbor at the auction.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jun 29, 2021Livestock FashionForget the lipstick, put a tutu on the pig and a bikini on the chicken. Rob visits downtown Nashville and an auction.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Jun 22, 2021Kaden CaresRob shares the work of State Line Farm Rescue. In memory of Kaden Wall.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Jun 15, 2021Ag AuctionsRob visits an agriculture auction to see which is better: online or in person.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Jun 08, 2021Calf VetDr. Marissa Hake talks cattle care and Rob Sharkey gives his thoughts on pecan harvesting.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Jun 01, 2021Meat and MedicineMatt Niswander shares how he combines ranching and healthcare. Plus many blunders from the farm.
Episode 4 • Air Date: May 25, 2021Popping WheeliesSprayer Wheelies and the ups and downs of harvest. Rob checks in with Machinery Pete.
Episode 3 • Air Date: May 18, 2021Unplugging the CombineNew tricks for age old problems, jumping haybales, and therapy horses with Seven Oaks Farm.
Episode 2 • Air Date: May 11, 2021Silo the FilmAgronomy on Ice, what do farmers know about their urban friends, the making of Silo the Film.
Episode 1 • Air Date: May 04, 2021How to Dig an Ice HoleSeason Premiere. Agronomy on Ice and LA Farm Bureau's Avery Davidson on Star Wars Day.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Jan 26, 2021Getting Stuck; Silos; Cow Tree
An ode to those who get stuck, the fall of a silo, and a cow stuck in a tree. In this season finale, Rob Sharkey meets a couple strolling through Nashville and we learn about tiling a farm.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Jan 19, 2021Getting Dirty; Ag Economics; Farm MechanicPulling stumps, filling planters, and breaking windows. Rob Sharkey quizzes an economics student and checks in with a produce farm mechanic.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Jan 12, 2021Rye; College; Ag; Stephanie NashCutting rye like it's 1975, a story about being stuck, and what college students know about agriculture. Plus an interview with country music recording artist Stephanie Nash.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Jan 05, 2021Harvest Proposal; Fashion; Black CottonTimelapse videos and a harvest proposal. Rob Sharkey gets fashion advice... and checks in with the founder of Black Cotton.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Dec 29, 2020Insects; Ag-DatingHornets, bees, and aerial applicators. Rob Sharkey talks with 'agpilotchick' and interrupts a couple on a date to ask what they know about agriculture.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Dec 22, 2020Christmas Lights; Cow NapsChristmas lights and Cow naps. Rob Sharkey gets the pulse on agriculture from school students and checks in with MP Sass.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Dec 15, 2020Interview with Millennial FarmerFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 6 • Air Date: Dec 01, 2020Stuck in Mud; Food Knowledge; Milk MaidKids are amazed by ag machinery and farmers continue to get stuck in the mud. See how much people know about where their food comes from, and meet a milk maid from New Mexico.
Episode 5 • Air Date: Nov 24, 2020Drones in Ag; Cranberry FarmingDrones help gain a view from above, and windshield wipers topple aging silos. Plus Rob Sharkey highlights cranberry farming and asks tourists about agriculture.
Episode 4 • Air Date: Nov 17, 2020Carpet Farmers; Hay FlagsCarpet farmers show us how it's done and farmers show off flags made out of hay as Rob Sharkey takes to the streets to see how much people know about agriculture.
Episode 3 • Air Date: Nov 10, 2020Chris Koch; Consumer Ag KnowledgeThe inspirational Chris Koch joins Rob Sharkey as he showcases real people in ag. Plus, an interview with consumers on how much they know about ag.
Episode 2 • Air Date: Nov 03, 2020Nashville Food; Goat Yoga FarmRob Sharkey takes to the streets of Nashville to find out what people know about where their food comes from. Plus, an interview with a goat yoga farm.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Oct 20, 2020Weed Control; Meditation; Dirt Road TourSeason 2 Premiere! Rob Sharkey talks weed control and meditation techniques. Plus, interviews with a Texas winemaker and the co-host of the Dirt Road Tour.
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Episode 13 • Air Date: Jul 14, 2020Earl the Donkey
Earl the Donkey offers a glimmer of hope as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture, including Nick Welker and April Clayton.
Episode 12 • Air Date: Jul 07, 2020Porkchops and ApplesauceCulinary mechanics love porkchops and applesauce as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture, including Madison Brown and the Peterson Farm Brothers.
Episode 11 • Air Date: Jun 30, 2020Controlling Weeds; OlympicsWeed control and Olympic challenges as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture, including Nathan Leeper and Brian's Farming Videos.
Episode 10 • Air Date: Jun 23, 2020FarmHer InterviewCover crops and equipment fires, plus an interview with FarmHer as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 9 • Air Date: Jun 16, 2020Derek Klingenberg and Gracee WorkmanFarmer ingenuity in doing what you can with what you have as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture. Interviews with Derek Klingenberg and Gracee Workman.
Episode 8 • Air Date: Jun 09, 2020Hay House; High Heels and CanolaA house made of hay and a visit with ‘High Heels and Canola Fields’ as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 7 • Air Date: Jun 02, 2020Rice Treats; Farm PhotographerLearn how crispy rice treats are farmed and meet a farm photographer as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 6 • Air Date: May 26, 2020Ag On Wheels; Farm WifeChecking in on "Ag On Wheels" and "This Farm Wife," as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 5 • Air Date: May 19, 2020Almond Farmers; Farm VetsFrom the brainchild of Rob Sharkey, a 5th generation farmer from Illinois, he shares stories of people in agriculture about their successes, and perhaps a few blunders along the way.
Episode 4 • Air Date: May 12, 2020Mini-van Ranch; Palpation NationRanching in a mini-van, and a visit with #PalpationNation.
Episode 3 • Air Date: May 05, 2020Grain BinAn acoustic grain bin, and an interview with “What The Farm, girl!"
Episode 2 • Air Date: Apr 28, 2020Dairy FarmerWhat does the farmer say? Rob Sharkey catches up with an honest dairy farmer and highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 1 • Air Date: Apr 21, 2020Trombone Cows; Harmless FarmerSeries Premiere! Rob Sharkey calls cows with a trombone. He also makes a visit with the “Harmless Farmer."
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