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 12Shocking Fish
The Shark Farmer goes to Grays Creek in Virginia to learn about shocking fish.
Episode 11Farm RescueRob Sharkey goes to Cornfield Cornhole to talk to Farm Rescue and play Cornhole.
Episode 10The 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 9Fishing on IceThe SharkFarmer goes to Agronomy on ice to learn about fishing tackle with Brent Philipp.
Episode 8Bringing Agriculture to CMA FestThe SharkFarmer goes to CMA Fest to stump tourists quizzing them about agriculture.
Episode 7A Visit to the FFA ConventionRob Sharkey goes to the FFA Convention in Arkansas to interview our future leaders.
Episode 6Nashville Tourists Are StumpedThe SharkFarmer swims through the streets of Nashville and stumps pedestrians with farming tools of the trade.
Episode 5Commodity Classic FunThe SharkFarmer visits Commodity Classic in New Orleans and asks rural America to name that tool.
Episode 4Colorado Popcorn FactoryRob Sharkey learns how to make popcorn visiting the Colorado Popcorn Factory in Devils Lake, North Dakota.
Episode 3Leaders in AgronomyFarmers still struggle to 'name that tool' and Rob Sharkey interviews leaders in agronomy.
Episode 2Corn Maze ConstructionNashville tourists are stumped on tools of the farming trade. Plus Rob visits Agronomy On Ice.
Episode 1Talking 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 13Empire State Sowers
Season Finale. Rob Sharkey makes another trip to downtown Nashville and visits a corn and soybean farmer in New York.
Episode 12Testing the TalentAfter stumping farmers young and old, Rob Sharkey quizzes some of the RFD-TV team on old farming tools.
Episode 11Eyes 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 10Farmer 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 9EZ FarmsMiniature Herefords are all the rage at EZ Farms in Ohio, plus Rob hits the streets of Nashville again.
Episode 8New 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 7Schoolhouse FarmsThe SharkFarmer checks out a sunflower farm and finds out some farmers struggle to identify old horse tack.
Episode 6Farming Son of a GunNashville tourists are stumped on tools of the farming trade. A grain farm diversifies with Christmas trees.
Episode 5MeristemFarmers fight off wasps and armadillos as Rob Sharkey shares fun agricultural highlights.
Episode 4South Bend HempFarmers still struggle to 'name that tool' and Rob Sharkey pays a visit to South Bend Hemp.
Episode 3Leaders in AgronomyThe Shark Farmer swims through the streets of Nashville and stumps pedestrians with farming tools of the trade.
Episode 2A 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 1Silver 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 13Farming Around Obstacles
The hurdles farmers face when working out in the fields. Rob finds a football player in Nashville.
Episode 12For the BirdsThe birds and planes of the farm, and the early bird gets the worm at an ag auction.
Episode 11Schooling the SchoolteacherRob runs into a teacher on the streets of Nashville. Organizing a farm truck, and having fun on the farm.
Episode 10Bingo!Fill your bingo card with Rob's history lessons as he meets a war veterans neighbor at the auction.
Episode 9Livestock FashionForget the lipstick, put a tutu on the pig and a bikini on the chicken. Rob visits downtown Nashville and an auction.
Episode 7Ag AuctionsRob visits an agriculture auction to see which is better: online or in person.
Episode 6Calf VetDr. Marissa Hake talks cattle care and Rob Sharkey gives his thoughts on pecan harvesting.
Episode 5Meat and MedicineMatt Niswander shares how he combines ranching and healthcare. Plus many blunders from the farm.
Episode 4Popping WheeliesSprayer Wheelies and the ups and downs of harvest. Rob checks in with Machinery Pete.
Episode 3Unplugging the CombineNew tricks for age old problems, jumping haybales, and therapy horses with Seven Oaks Farm.
Episode 2Silo the FilmAgronomy on Ice, what do farmers know about their urban friends, the making of Silo the Film.
Episode 1How 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 13Getting 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 12Getting 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 11Rye; 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 10Harvest Proposal; Fashion; Black CottonTimelapse videos and a harvest proposal. Rob Sharkey gets fashion advice... and checks in with the founder of Black Cotton.
Episode 9Insects; 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 8Christmas Lights; Cow NapsChristmas lights and Cow naps. Rob Sharkey gets the pulse on agriculture from school students and checks in with MP Sass.
Episode 7Interview 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 6Stuck 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 5Drones 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 4Carpet 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 3Chris 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 2Nashville 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 1Weed 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 13Earl 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 12Porkchops and ApplesauceCulinary mechanics love porkchops and applesauce as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture, including Madison Brown and the Peterson Farm Brothers.
Episode 11Controlling Weeds; OlympicsWeed control and Olympic challenges as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture, including Nathan Leeper and Brian's Farming Videos.
Episode 10FarmHer InterviewCover crops and equipment fires, plus an interview with FarmHer as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 9Derek 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 8Hay 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 7Rice Treats; Farm PhotographerLearn how crispy rice treats are farmed and meet a farm photographer as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 6Ag On Wheels; Farm WifeChecking in on "Ag On Wheels" and "This Farm Wife," as Rob Sharkey highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 5Almond 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 4Mini-van Ranch; Palpation NationRanching in a mini-van, and a visit with #PalpationNation.
Episode 2Dairy FarmerWhat does the farmer say? Rob Sharkey catches up with an honest dairy farmer and highlights real people in agriculture.
Episode 1Trombone Cows; Harmless FarmerSeries Premiere! Rob Sharkey calls cows with a trombone. He also makes a visit with the “Harmless Farmer."
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Episode 12Visiting a Giant Pumpkin Farm
From 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 11Rob Quizzes Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits Broadway to stump Nashville tourists about agriculture.
Episode 10Rob Learns about Blacklands Soybean ProductionRob Sharkey crashes the Blacklands Farm Managers Tour in Engelhard, North Carolina.
Episode 9Rob Sharkey talks Ag with Nashville TouristsThe Shark Farmer swims through the streets of Nashville talking to tourits from all over.
Episode 8Rob Learns about PERCThe Shark Farmer sits down with the Propane Education & Research Council.
Episode 6Hannah Dasher Makes Rob BlushThe lovely Hannah Dasher chats with Rob about her music and new single coming out.
Episode 5Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 3Learning about Halls Potato ProcessingRob Sharkey Visits The Halls Potato Processing Facility in Hoople, North Dakota.
Episode 2The Shark Farmer Visits Gould FarmsThird-generation family owned Gould Farms welcomes the Shark Farmer to check out their operation.
Episode 1Rob 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 13Ranching on the Border
Rob Sharkey talks with Russel and Brandy Johnson about ranching on the border in New Mexico.
Episode 12Man On The StreetRob challenges the agricultural knowledge of Nashville's honky tonk tourists.
Episode 11Talking with Musician Mary KutterCountry music artist Mary Kutter brings her twangin' energy to the RFD-TV Studio.
Episode 10Rob Quizzes Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey walks Broadway to stump Nashville tourists about agriculture.
Episode 9Rob 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 8Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 7Learning about Raw MilkSabbaticus Farm owners sit with Rob and talk about the raw milk industry.
Episode 6Resort 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 5John 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 4Horsin' Around in Las VegasRob Sharkey visits Kim and Christian Salerno at their horse motel in Las Vegas.
Episode 3Rob talks to Sweet Water TechnologiesSweet Water Technologies shows Rob their full service drone application for the future agricultural generations.
Episode 2The Honeytree ApiaristDan Ebel teaches Rob the art of beekeeping and what it means to be an apiarist.
Episode 1Bees 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 13Rob Stumps Nashville Tourists
Rob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 11Soy ConnexThe Soy Connex Conference inspires Rob as he speaks with the board members and farmers.
Episode 10Illinois Soybean AssociationRob goes to Ryan Frieders soybean farm to talk about the quality of the crop.
Episode 7Cul2vate - Part 2Rob sits down with Charlie Hatcher, Tennessee's 38th Commissioner of Agriculture.
Episode 5Ag On WheelsMichelle Martin talks about her show Ag On Wheels and how she brings people closer through agriculture.
Episode 4FFA Teacher Schools RobFFA Teacher Mitch Coleman shows Rob how he uses agriculture to teach his students.
Episode 2Curio Brewing at Its FinestRob visits Belles of the South Farm & Curio Brewing Company to talk Hops and Brew.
Episode 1Growing Tulips at Wooden ShoeSeason Premiere. Rob Tip Toes through the Tulips at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm.
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Episode 13Farmer Trivia at Commodity Classic
Rob tries to stump farmers with Trivia at Commodity Classic.
Episode 12Ranching with Brandi BuzzardRob talks with Brandi Buzzard about her ranch in southeast Kansas.
Episode 11FBi Buildings Inc.Kurt Bahler reveals the SharkFarmer Deer Blind and the effort that went into it.
Episode 10Agricultural & Historical MuseumRob visits the Putnam County Agricultural & Historical Museum to see their antique farm equipment and historical artifacts.
Episode 9Tropical GroundsBrian Jeske a field agronomist talks with Rob about working with a coffee plantation in Hawaii.
Episode 8Moose Valley RanchMoose Valley Ranch was built in the late 1800s as a cattle farm and has made the transition into a flourishing agri-tourism spot.
Episode 6BECK's BoysRob sits down with the Beck's Boys to have a fun talk about their legacy in the Beck's family.
Episode 5Healthy FlavorsDan Spatz discusses how his company, Healthy Flavors, invests in the health of younger generations with farm-to-table initiatives.
Episode 4Growing OpportunitiesMike Brown from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture discusses how they help farmers increase their income and boost the economy.
Episode 3Rob Stumps Nashville TouristsRob Sharkey hits the streets of Nashville to see what tourists know about agriculture.
Episode 2Horse Creek FarmsEmmy Armstrong joins Rob to discuss her family's dairy farm and their journey of recovery after the devastation from Hurricane Helene.
Episode 1Making Beer at Crazy GnomeSeason 10 Premiere! Rob visits Crazy Gnome Brewery to brew some beer and uncover the inspiring story behind their success.
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Episode 13Jeff Meints (Titan Pro)
Rob speaks with Jeff Meints, CEO of Titan Pro; an independent, family-owned Ag company that supplies crop protection and plant performance products, seed, and crop insurance to farmers.
Episode 12Beck's Root RevealKevin Colbert from Beck's Technology gives us a look at what's going underneath a stalk of corn, with their root reveal demonstration.
Episode 11Cole The CornstarCole is a social media influencer with thousands of followers. Today he gives us the inside scoop on what farming is really like!
Episode 10The Barn III TheaterRob and Abby Reel discuss The Barn III Dinner Theater in Goodfield, Illinois, and how it all began.
Episode 9Alex HarrellAlex Harrell, a farmer from Georgia, established a new world soybean yield record with 206.7997 bushels per acre.
Episode 8Andy CleanRob talks to Andy Pasztor, the originator of AndyClean Soap. Andy became famous for his love of maintaining clean farm equipment.
Episode 7Smits FarmsRob talks to the Smits family about their fifteen greenhouses and how their farm positively affects their community.
Episode 6The City JuiceryRob meets with Kayla Hall, founder of The City Juicery in Nashville, discussing the health benefits of handcrafted, cold-pressed juices.
Episode 5Mill Creek FarmsRob interviews Bridgett Jones from Mill Creek Farms, discussing her unique Highland cattle.
Episode 4Thieving Otter FarmsRob interviews Rebecca Lynch and her unique farm where she raises quail and otters.
Episode 3Affinity FarmsRob interviews Leah and Quint Pottinger from Affinity Farms, which was used to film the movie Silo.
Episode 2JRT Focus FarmsRob visits with Jeremy Matuszewski, inventor and owner of Thunderstruck Ag Equipment.
Episode 1Marcoot Jersey CreameryRob visits Marcoot Jersey Creamery in Greenville, Illinois. He talks with the owners, Betha and Amy Marcoot, about the best cheese and ice cream made for humans and for pets!
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Episode 13Rob Sharkey
For the season finale of Shark Farmer, we'll learn more about Rob Sharkey, a risk taker and out-of-the-box thinker. Rob is an Illinois grain farmer, owner of a whitetail deer hunting outfitter, podcast & radio show host, and host of RFD-TV's Shark Farmer.
Episode 12Oobree MartensOobree Martens is a Social Media Influencer and a cotton and peanut farmer from Yoakum County, Texas. He's acquired an impressive following with his farming drone videos.
Episode 11Erica Matthews: Brewin' Hope CoffeehouseRob speaks with Erica Matthews, founder of the Autism and Movement project and Brewin' Hope Coffeehouse, transforming the town's stately Masonic Temple into a sanctuary for coffee lovers, the community, and a staff of individuals with special needs.
Episode 9Katy and Houston HowlettRob speaks with Kentucky farmers, Katy and Houston Howlett. In 2022, the ground beneath the Howletts crumbled with the announcement of BlueOval SK, a $5.6-billion joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and SK On, a South Korean electric vehicle battery manufacturer in Glendale, Kentucky.
Episode 8Welker Farms Inc.Rob introduces us to Welker Farms Inc., a common name in the world of agriculture. It all began when Nick Welker thought it would be fun to celebrate 100 years of family farming with a video. Since then the Welker Farms has amassed hundreds of thousands of fans.
Episode 7Nicolette Maio: Old School FarmRob speaks with Nicolette Maio, owner of Old School Farm. Their focus is on employing adults with disabilities as "mission farmers" who work in a positive and supportive agricultural environment.
Episode 6Troy Fiechter: ROGOHost Rob Sharkey speaks with Troy Fiechter, owner of ROGO - A company that provides robotic soil sampling services so that farmers can make more profitable fertilizer decisions.
Episode 5Kevin Thompson on Black VulturesRob talks with Kevin Thompson about the impact of black vultures on cattle production, and the importance of diversification in farming.
Episode 4Kathy Albert: Heartland Criations AlpacasFrom 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 3Chandler Powell: Servant FarmsFrom 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 2Dr. Jen Walker: Kinder GroundRob meets with Dr Jen Walker, the co-founder of Kinder Ground, a company that elevates the welfare of animals in food production.
Episode 1Will Kleinert: Adams Sheep FarmRob talks with Will Kleinert from Adams Sheep Farm from Shabbona, Illinois . Will teaches Rob how to shear a sheep!
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Episode 5Midfield Lavender Farm
The Millers started Midfield Lavender farm in Bulls Gap, TN to allow people to enjoy "u-pick Lavender" on a working farm.
Episode 4Tiny Voice TherapyElizabeth Nielsen uses horses to help children with Autism and in need of speech therapy.
Episode 3Catesa FarmsGeorge McDonald looks outside the box by diversifying and raising watermelons, and corn sold exclusively to Chattanooga Whiskey.
Episode 2The Central SistersMaddie and Missy share farm life on their corn and soybean farms in Northern IL.
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