108 Growing Empire Ag: The Journey of Jonathon Haralson

Written By Jonathon Haralson

In this solo episode of the Your Ag Empire podcast, host Jonathon Haralson takes listeners on a journey through his life as a sixth-generation farmer and rancher, culminating in the founding of Empire Ag. From his roots in Texas to his education at Texas A&M University, Jonathon's story is one of traditional farming values meeting innovative entrepreneurship.

Jonathon's career trajectory is marked by a deep understanding of the challenges facing the agricultural industry. Through his experiences as a licensed commodities broker and his dedication to mastering futures and options, he recognized the need for better resources tailored to the specific needs of farmers and ranchers.

Empire Ag was born from this vision: a company dedicated to providing comprehensive support and resources to agricultural professionals. Grounded in Jonathon's expertise in risk management and financial consulting, Empire Ag aims to empower farmers and ranchers with the tools and knowledge needed to achieve sustained success in an ever-evolving industry.

At Empire Ag, the team is driven by a shared passion for agriculture and a commitment to fostering growth and prosperity within the community. Through tailored programs and a wealth of experience in commodity trading, financial consulting, bookkeeping, and field representation, Empire Ag stands as a beacon of support and guidance for farmers and ranchers at every stage of their journey.

Jonathon Haralson

Jonathon Haralson, a sixth generation farmer by heritage, and he started farming his own operation from scratch in 2009.

Growing up, Jonathon’s family raised cattle, wheat, hay, and grew pecans. He grew up, alongside his brother, watching his Grandfather and Dad work from sun-up to sun-down on the family farm and grow yard. As time passed by, the market volatility became greater and the banking stress became greater, and Jonathon witnessed the fall of his family’s farming operation when he was just a child. He saw his dreams of continuing to build his family’s farming empire disappear as he watched his family’s equity and land auctioned off piece by piece. It’s something Jonathon never wanted to see happen to another family.

By the grace of God, Jonathon now educates farmers and ranchers about commodities, so they can spend more time out in the field and with their families.

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