Live To Farm (2022)

The Kalb family welcomes us to their wonderful farming world. Rain threatens to disrupt planting, so the Kalbs host a friendly shooting contest. Dallas Cardinal shows us the best way to maintain a cultivator. Tilling dirt gets explosive with Mikey.

The Cardinal family harvests their wheat crop, while planting soybeans right behind. Joe Dedman the “Corn Whisperer” visits the Kalbs to share his wealth of agricultural knowledge. The Cardinal family navigates their flooded fields using water-sports.

It’s watermelon planting season! The Cardinal family shows us the importance of pollination using Honey Bees, and provides a tour of their farming operation. Kevin’s equipment seems to break down at the worst time possible.

It’s a 4th of July celebration at the Kalb farm. A homemade slip-and-slide is the star of the party, but not everyone makes it down smoothly. Kevin and Brooks give us an update on their corn. A homemade fireworks show is the perfect way to celebrate the holiday.

The county fair isn’t just funnel cakes and theme rides; the Cardinals are showing off their best hogs at the 4H pig show! A pig-gone-wild threatens to disrupt Dallas’ winning title.

The farmers attend a “Field Day” in Indiana, where they learn about the latest in farm technology. They get a sneak peak at a one of a kind sprayer, and are the first ones in America to test drive it. Kevin and Brooks spray their own fields with nutrients, but Tar Spot disease threatens to destroy Brooks’ corn crop.

Farming isn’t just for the boys - we’re spending time with a few women in agriculture! The farmers get some help from their friends, making sure their crop is ready for harvest. Farmer Grayce gives us a tour of her farm to see how the millennials get it done.

It’s harvest time on the farm! Watermelons, Corn, and Soybeans headline this year's successful yields. Kevin and Brooks spend some time with Joe Dedman, the Corn Whisperer. Chelsea shows us the best way to cut a watermelon.

Water can either be a farmer's best friend, or their biggest enemy. The elements can give life one day, and take it the next. Kevin and Brooks tile their fields to better control the flow of water on their land.

With another year of farming under their belts, there is no time to rest; the preparation for next year's planting season is immediately underway. The families start working the ground to prepare the soil for next year, but will they finish in time before the ground freezes?

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.