Resilience in Farming: Matt & Kelly Griggs on the TaqTyle Podcast Network

Mark Erjavec, founder of the TaqTyle Podcast Network, recently sat down with Matt & Kelly Griggs of Griggs Farms (Tennessee) to capture one of the most powerful stories in modern American agriculture.

The Griggs family is no ordinary farm operation. As fifth-generation farmers, they manage over 2,100 acres of cotton, corn, soybeans, and wheat. But what sets them apart is not just their scale — it’s their story.

A Viral Turning Point

In 2020, Matt Griggs survived a devastating combine accident that could have ended his life. Instead, the experience went viral, and the Griggs family chose to lean into transparency. They began documenting their work and lives on YouTube and other platforms, showing farming as it really is — risk, grit, and resilience.

Farming Without Illusions

In his conversation with Mark Erjavec, Matt and Kelly pulled no punches:

• Drought has hit three of the last four years, slashing yields.
• Equipment costs continue to climb, with million-dollar machines that sit idle for most of the year.
• Commodity prices remain depressed, while inputs like fertilizer and parts stay high.
• And succession planning is uncertain, as their children consider careers outside farming.

These are not glossy postcard images of farming. They are the unfiltered realities that thousands of families in agriculture face every year.

Regenerative Practices and Global Connections

Despite these challenges, the Griggs family has become leaders in regenerative practices, integrating cover crops and soil health strategies to buffer against climate volatility. They’ve also embraced international collaboration — hosting researchers and farmers from across the world, and even trading insights with Australian cotton growers.

They are also deeply engaged in the Cotton Trust Protocol, an initiative aimed at certifying American cotton as sustainable on the world market — a move that could improve prices and reshape global demand.

Why It Matters

Mark Erjavec and the TaqTyle Podcast Network aim to highlight these kinds of stories — where resilience meets innovation, and where communities reimagine the future of real assets.

The Griggs episode captures a truth that extends far beyond farming: ventures that last are built not just on resources, but on grit, adaptation, and community.

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