Damian Mason
An agricultural economist and professional speaker's contrarian take on the business, economics, and public perception of modern farming.
A mix of solo commentary and interviews where host Damian Mason challenges popular narratives about agriculture, from local food movements to global population panics. [w9NjlXWyYW0, CUVoFfCcJBI] The show applies economic first principles and a blunt, business-focused perspective to topics often romanticized by outsiders. Mason uses his background as both a farmer and comedian to deconstruct complex issues like water rights, commodity markets, and ag-tech adoption, often taking a contrarian stance against prevailing opinions both inside and outside the industry. [HgcVaDL85kk, 2pcfVeKVTNI]
“Damian Mason's style is uniquely confrontational and analytical, using his comedy background to make sharp economic points and call out what he sees as flawed thinking. [w9NjlXWyYW0, 2pcfVeKVTNI] Unlike many farm-focused podcasts, his primary lens is business and public perception, and he's as willing to criticize farmers for their blind spots as he is to defend them from external criticism. [HgcVaDL85kk]”
Who hosts this show
Damian Mason is an agricultural economist, professional speaker, author, and farmer who hosts "The Business of Agriculture" podcast. Raised on an Indiana dairy farm and holding a degree in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, he combines his farm background with professional comedy training from The Second City in Chicago to deliver commentary on the agricultural industry. He owns and manages a farm in Indiana and has authored several books, including "Food Fear" and "Do Business Better".
Credentials & credits
- Degree in Agricultural Economics, Purdue University
- Studied comedy writing and improvisation at The Second City, Chicago
- Author ("Food Fear," "Do Business Better")
- Certified Speaking Professional (CSP), National Speakers Association
- Farm Owner and Manager
- Member of the Screen Actors Guild
Other ventures
- "Cutting the Curve" podcast (with XtremeAg)
- "The Granary" show (with XtremeAg)
- Professional Keynote Speaker
- The Business of Ag Success Group
- "Do Business Better" podcast
What kind of podcast
- Country
- United States
- Region
- usa
When new episodes drop
- 01Stop Blaming Farmers for Lack of Local Food ProductionJun 24, 2026 · 4 min
- 02Why Iowa Can't Feed Itself | Damian Mason PodcastJun 22, 2026 · 47 min
- 03
- 04
- 05The Ogallala Reckoning — Agriculture's Water Problem Won't Stay UndergroundJun 10, 2026 · 4 min
- 06
- 07Why Is Your Farm's Most Valuable Asset Leaving? | Ag CommentaryJun 3, 2026 · 3 min
- 08Where Is The Autonomous Farm Machinery We Were Promised? | Damian MasonJun 1, 2026 · 53 min
Notable episodes
- 01Why Iowa Can't Feed Itself | Damian Mason Podcast
A clear example of the show's format, deconstructing a viral social media claim with a subject matter expert to explain the complex economics of food distribution.
- 02How Paul Ehrlich's "Feed the World" Panic Is Still Costing Agriculture
Showcases Mason's solo commentary style, where he takes on a historical narrative ('The Population Bomb') and argues its negative, long-term impact on the business of farming.
- 03Farmers vs. Tech Giants: The Battle Over America's Last Great Aquifer
Demonstrates Mason's willingness to deliver tough messages to the agricultural community itself, arguing that farmers must be honest about their own role in resource depletion.
What you'll be asked on this show
The format is a mix of solo commentary and guest interviews. When conducting interviews, the host's style is highly conversational, resembling a co-hosted discussion more than a structured Q&A. [CUVoFfCcJBI] He often opens by framing the conversation around a specific, current social media post or news event to ground the topic in a real-world debate. [CUVoFfCcJBI] Mason actively participates, sharing his own opinions and experiences to build on or challenge the guest's points, creating a dynamic back-and-forth exchange. [CUVoFfCcJBI]
The show alternates between short, solo commentary monologues and longer, conversational interviews. [2pcfVeKVTNI, CUVoFfCcJBI] In his solo episodes, Mason often uses props like maps or book covers and closes by stating his name and professional focus. [HgcVaDL85kk, w9NjlXWyYW0, 2pcfVeKVTNI] Interviews are less a formal Q&A and more a back-and-forth dialogue, often framed around a recent social media debate or news item. [CUVoFfCcJBI]
Questions the host keeps coming back to
4 cataloguedIf you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.
controversy
2- Q.01
“Can you set up the context of this social media discussion for us correctly?”
He often opens an interview by referencing a specific viral post or news item to frame the conversation.
- Q.02
“Is it indicative of a malfunctioning system that [a state] imports so much of its food?”
This type of question challenges the premise of a popular narrative to explore the underlying economic realities.
future
2- Q.01
“What would it take for the food system to switch to more local production?”
After deconstructing a problem, he probes for the concrete conditions or solutions required for change.
- Q.02
“What do you see happening with this trend in the future?”
Asks the expert guest for a forward-looking prediction after establishing the current state of an issue.
Signature segments
- · Contrarian takes on agricultural news
- · Calling out industry blind spots
- · Solo commentary episodes titled "Ag Commentary"
- · Closing solo episodes with "I'm Damian Mason, and I talk about the business of agriculture."
- · Referencing his professional comedy background
Topics covered repeatedly
Who gets booked here
Guests are typically hands-on experts who can speak to the practical realities of farming and agribusiness. This includes specialty crop growers, well-known agricultural influencers like 'The Millennial Farmer', and university professors specializing in agricultural economics. [CUVoFfCcJBI, A5eAixj2zGU, _CyRm224WQI]
- Steve Strasheimon Why Iowa Can't Feed Itself | Damian Mason Podcast
- Zach Johnson (The Millennial Farmer)on Farmers, Feedback & Ag Industry Blind Spots With The Millennial Farmer | Damian Mason
- Chad Fiechteron Where Is The Autonomous Farm Machinery We Were Promised? | Damian Mason
Where to find this show
Audience & reach
Sponsors are B2B companies providing agricultural inputs and services, such as Ag View Solutions, Tidal Grow Agroscience, and Nano-Yield. [CUVoFfCcJBI, w9NjlXWyYW0] The angle is to reach an audience of professional farm operators and managers who make purchasing decisions for their agricultural businesses.
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People also ask
- What is Damian Mason's background?
- He is an agricultural economist with a degree from Purdue University, a professional speaker, and an author who was raised on a farm and now owns and manages his own.
- What is the show's format?
- It's a mix of short, solo commentary episodes where Damian Mason offers his opinion on a current issue, and longer-form conversational interviews with experts in agriculture. [2pcfVeKVTNI, CUVoFfCcJBI]
- Is this podcast still active?
- Yes, new episodes are released multiple times per week on YouTube and podcast platforms.
- Who should listen to this podcast?
- The show is aimed at farmers, agribusiness professionals, and those interested in the economic and business side of the agricultural industry.
- Where can I listen to the podcast?
- The podcast is available on YouTube and major audio podcast platforms like Apple Podcasts.
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- [01]Official Websitedamianmason.com
- [02]About Damian Masondamianmason.com
- [03]The Business of Agriculture Podcast on Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
- [04]XtremeAg - Damian Masonxtremeag.farm
- [05]Damian Mason - Speaker Biographyallamericanspeakers.com
- [06]List of books by author Damian Mason - ThriftBooksthriftbooks.com
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