The Bible, The Barn & the Back 40: A Faith-Based Approach to Farm Succession with Heather Venenga

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The Bible, The Barn & the Back 40: A Faith-Based Approach to Farm Succession with Heather Venenga

In this week’s episode, Tracy welcomes back a familiar guest, Heather Venenga, to discuss her upcoming book “The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40.” Known for her passion and practical approach to farm succession planning, Heather brings a fresh and faith-based perspective to one of the most challenging issues facing farm families today: how to plan for the future while preserving family harmony.

Launching at the end of August, Heather’s new book offers more than just planning advice—it’s a spiritual and practical roadmap grounded in Biblical principles. In this conversation, Tracy and Heather explore the roots of procrastination, communication challenges, and the emotional layers of passing on the farm, all while offering listeners a preview of the book’s powerful tools and insights.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

✅ Why so many farm families avoid succession planning, even when they know it’s critical to their legacy—and how fear and uncertainty often get in the way.
✅ A sneak peek at “The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40”—why Heather wrote it, what inspired the title, and why she calls it the ultimate business book for farm families.
✅ How Heather connects Biblical wisdom with practical implementation—including tools like roadmaps, action questions, journal prompts, and prayers.
✅ What surprised her most in writing the book—especially around the topics of money, stewardship, and faith in the face of uncertainty.
✅ Why tough conversations can still be rooted in love—and how spiritual guidance can create lasting outcomes for families navigating succession.

🎧 Tune in to learn how faith, farming, and family can come together in a powerful way through intentional succession planning. Whether you're just beginning the journey or in the thick of it, this episode is filled with wisdom, encouragement, and actionable next steps.


Other Impact Farming episodes featuring Heather Venenga:
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🔗Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Contact Heather Venenga at American Harvest Financial https://www.americanharvestfinancial.com/
Follow @Harvest-Legacy


The Bible, The Barn, and The Back 40 by Heather Venenga  Coming... August 26, 2025!  



Protect Your Pack and Your Den!: Steps to Successful Farm Succession Planning by Heather Venenga Buy it here!

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About the Guest: 

Heather Venenga
Author, Speaker, Owner | American Harvest Financial

Heather is a multi-talented powerhouse! She's not just your average investment advisor representative; she's also an incredible author, captivating speaker, and is passionate about helping farm families with succession planning, supermom, farm wife, and an absolute motivational junkie! She is highly driven to help hardworking people in the Midwest live and leave their legacies.

Heather's journey has been a series of interconnected events that have led her to her current role as a investment advisor representative who helps farm families transition planning. It all started when she obtained her bachelor's degree at South Dakota State University, where she met her husband, Rob. After moving to Lincoln, Nebraska, she pursued a Master's Degree in Management while working in corporate America for 17 years.

Learn more about Heather Venenga: https://www.americanharvestfinancial.com/about
Follow @Harvest-Legacy

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