Dirt Road podcast
Listeners might come for the ag, but they stay for the stories.
Hosted by Cam Hammond and Ott Clark and produced by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation, the Dirt Road Discussions podcast is built around a simple but powerful concept – “All about agriculture, all the time.”
With 88 episodes published and more than 33,000 downloads, this podcast obviously keeps listeners engaged.
But that tagline only hints at the range of content waiting in each episode.
At first glance, it might sound like a traditional farm podcast. But listen in, and you’ll quickly realize this is something else entirely.
Dirt Road Discussions blends storytelling, technology, and personality into a format that both informs and entertains. Take the episode “Parachuting Beavers,” which unpacks the unbelievable history of wildlife relocation in Idaho.
Or “Dances with Wolves and Grizzlies,” a conversation that steps into the wild to explore predator management and human-wildlife conflict with raw honesty. In “Drones: The Tractors of the Sky,” Cam and Ott take a hard look at the cutting edge of agricultural technology.
Each episode dives into topics that matter in the ag world, but not always in the ways listeners might expect.
Whether it’s a story about wildlife being parachuted into Idaho wilderness, a look at the rising popularity of miniature livestock, or a serious conversation about the role of drones in modern farming, Cam and Ott keep things real, relevant, humorous and often surprising.
The hosts’ chemistry is part of the magic. Cam brings a down-to-earth curiosity that makes each guest feel like a neighbor. Ott adds a dose of humor and insight drawn from a lifetime of agricultural experience.
Together, they invite listeners into conversations that are both informative and personal. Episodes often feel less like interviews and more like sitting around a table or in the truck headed down a dirt road.
What truly sets Dirt Road Discussions apart is its commitment to highlighting the humans behind the headlines.
Whether it’s a rancher rethinking conservation, a scientist pushing the limits of technology, or a rural youth advocating for the future of family farms, the podcast puts voices to the people changing the landscape of agriculture.
In every episode, there’s an underlying respect for the land, for the work, and for the people who do it.
For readers looking to explore agriculture through stories that go deeper, Dirt Road Discussions is more than a podcast. Listen, download, and subscribe wherever podcasts are found and we will see you down the road.
