All About: Top Crop

From the creators of Corn Warriors and The Podfather comes an all-new, more inclusive series about farmers. Top Crop gives viewers an entertaining look inside an evolving industry as old as time. This new agri-tainment series brings you a real education as they struggle to make a profit for multi-generational farms, fight to survive the challenges of 21st-century modern farming, and keep up with demand. While the Earth’s bounty is seemingly endless, Mother Nature is a stern taskmaster for these farmers.

THE TALENT OF THE SHOW

LEADERS IN THEIR INDUSTRY, THEY ALL SEEK THE CROWN.

From soil to harvest. Top Crop is an all-new series about four of the best farmers in the world—Dan Luepkes, of Oregan, Illinois; Cory Atley, of Cedarville, Ohio; Shelby Fite, of Jackson Center, Ohio; Russell Hedrick, of Hickory, North Carolina—reveals what it takes for them to make a profitable crop. It starts with good soil, patience, and a strong planter setup.

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Meet the cast of Top Crop!

Join the real leaders in the American agriculture industry as they explore being more sustainable, diverse, and profitable. Learn some of the techniques they implement to grow a variety of crops. The top priority for these farmers is always ROI and you can gain access to all their secrets. Tune in to Top Crop as we learn to grow our crops to the top.

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