Andy Ambriole's guest appearances

Andy Ambriole

The Business of Agriculture Podcast

Do Business Better Podcast

Nick Horob

Rob Saik

Jayson Lusk

Jason Mauck

Joel Block

Oscar Trimboli

Jason Hewlett

Dwayne Faber

Larry Winget

Randy Pennington

Scott McKain

Joe Calloway

Joe Harris

Roger Penske

David Avrin

OwlTail

Andy Ambriole had his first business — a pumpkin patch — at age 9. His parents made him pay rent for the 2 acres and rent their equipment for his endeavor. He was keeping records and understood cash flow by age 10. At age 16 he bought a green house and started an organic tomato business.  Upon graduating from high school, Mr. Ambriole determined the ROI on college didn’t pencil out. So, he expanded his organic farming business.  Which, as he points out, was a business decision — niches are necessary when you aren’t well capitalized. Today, Andy is 31 and farms 1400 acres of organically certified crops. He hasn’t had a “real job” since he was 20 years old. You’re going to enjoy this discussion!

60 - The Seeds of Entrepreneurialship - Planted at Age 9 - with Andy Ambriole (part 2 of 2)

59 - The Seeds of Entrepreneurialship, Planted at Age 9 - with Andy Ambriole (part 1 of 2)

Andy Ambriole, proprietor of BioSteward Farms, rejoins me on the Business of Agriculture podcast. Andy was a guest way back in episode 6! Andy is a business-minded 30 year old who always wanted to farm. He had his first Ag enterprise at age 9 with a pumpkin patch. As a teenager, he operated his own tomato business and greenhouse. Today he farms 1,300 acres of certified organic wheat, oats, barley, corn, and soybeans. Andy didn’t opt for organic farming because he’s an organic food zealot. He took the organic route as it was his best business option as an aspiring farmer with limited resources. If you follow me, you know I bristle at fear-based organic marketing. You’ll hear none of that in this episode — just a frank discussion about the Business of Agriculture from an organic perspective.

87 - Organic Agriculture and the Future with BioSteward Farms - Andy Ambriole