Brian Scott
Farmer & Founder
The Farmer's Life
Delphi, IN USA
“I spent two years hating my retail job, when one day the light bulb came on—I woke up and realized I didn’t have to go back to a job that I hated.”
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By Roadtrip NationBrian Scott
Milestones
My road in life took a while to figure out.
Born and raised on his family farm in Indiana—as the fourth generation to work that land, he says his life has never taken him far from home.
Graduated from Purdue University with a bachelor’s degree in soil and crop management.
Right out of college, he says he “chickened out of farming” and went to work in retail for a brief time—he quickly realized that working on his farm was where he belonged.
For him, being his own boss and working in the family business provides the perfect amount of work-life balance that he needs.
Says the biggest misconception about farming is that it’s not a high tech field—farmers are often using self-driving tractors, drones, and satellite imagery to monitor their crops.
The main crops he farms are corn, soybeans, popcorn, and wheat using a combination of precision agriculture, biotechnology, and cover cropping.
Is a part of the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) through the USDA, which rewards farmers for adopting and managing advanced conservation systems.
His blog, <i>The Farmer’s Life</i>, has been hugely influential in promoting the virtues of modern agriculture and featuring the daily operations of his family’s farm.
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Education
High School
Career
Farmer & Founder
I am a full-time farmer utilizing precision agriculture, biotechnology, and cover cropping.
Career Roadmap
My work combines:
My work combines:
Environment & Nature
Technology
Working Independently
Day to Day
The time of year matters a lot with what's going on day to day. We work in the field and keep an eye on progress should any issues arise like pests or disease that could harm us in the final stages of the growing season. We consult with retailers, seed salespeople, and agronomists to understand how to best handle any issues that may present themselves. Also we need to plan for next year before this year's harvest even begins.
Advice for Getting Started
Here's the first step for high school students
Get involved with a local farm. They might be looking for seasonal help during busy times of the year.
Recommended Education
My career is related to what I studied. I'd recommend the path I took:
Hurdles
The Noise I Shed
From Society in General:
"Why would you want to be a farmer?"
Challenges I Overcame
Work Stress
Interviewed By
State of Change
What's next for Indiana
