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This is How They’re Destroying Family Farms

2026-03-20 People & Blogs
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John Deere, right to repair, and corporate control over farm equipment have become major flashpoints for American farmers trying to stay afloat. In this clip, Zach Lahn breaks down how repair restrictions, Big Ag consolidation, and rising pressure on family farms are reshaping the future of agriculture in America. The conversation explores why so many farmers feel like they no longer control what they own and what that means for the next generation. This is a hard look at John Deere, family farms, right to repair, and the growing war over America’s food supply. Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkoujZQZatbqy4KGcgjpVxQ/join Shawn Ryan Show Links SUBSCRIBE: http://www.youtube.com/@ShawnRyanShow Sign up: https://shawnryanshow.com/pages/newsletter Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/VigilanceElite Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/shawn-ryan-show/id1492492083 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5eodRZd3qR9VT1ip1wI7xQ?si=59f9d106e56a4509 Follow on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shawnryanshow/ Follow on Snapchat: https://www.snapchat.com/@shawnryanshow Follow on X: https://twitter.com/ShawnRyanShow SRS Podcast Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4pqo9Uoh0WuUKxw0BmaK1yrg9Kd7E4lk #FARMING #FARMER #FARM #NEWS #DIDYOUKNOW #SHAWNRYANSHOW #PODCAST #FACTS #INTERESTINGFACTS #JOHNDEERE

Top Comments (10)

@timba1868 2026-03-20

Small family farms have been under attack by big ag and government for decades

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@loral82 2026-03-21

44 year old third generation here, I lost mine farm this year. This guy is 100 percent spot on. The mental health in the farming community needs help also. Suicide and depression are at extreme highs. Thank you Shawn for helping us be heard.

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@ramtough4384 2026-03-20

My man is spot on. The local farmer is dying day by day. By local, eat local, live local. Support those who support us.

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@Courtney47210 2026-03-20

Wow I guess Shawn is set on exposing ALL the BS happening in this country! 👏👏👏👏👏

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@NoFearNorOR 2026-03-21

33 year old dairy farmer here in oregon, in our area alone in the last 60 years we went from over 25+ family farms, there are now 5 including me. Thanks for representing and bringing attention to this topic.

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@christianwilkinson5282 2026-03-21

This subject needs like 10 more shows, Ryan. This has to become a national priority.

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@biscuit764 2026-03-23

34 year old 4th gen row crop farmer here. My 13th crop going in the ground now. Nothing but debt to show for it. I’m in a very fortunate situation with a large family farm ran by my 2 uncles, my dad, my cousin and myself. Life was good for the first few years I was in it. Haven’t profited since 2021 and was 2016 before that. If it wasn’t for my family I’d have been out years ago. This man is speaking truth. Young farmers on their own won’t make it.

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@dennisjaros3345 2026-04-03

They are poisoning Americans..they are buying up America's family farms...once you control the food you control the people....This has to be stopped!!!! At once

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@peggerst3259 2026-03-23

I live close to Zach's home town. Have not heard of him, but this has been a very enlightening conversation. So many small town farmers around this area. I hope they see this and see what he is fighting for. I am going to follow him more. Thank you Shawn.

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@Jack-jy2nh 2026-06-03

As a farmer this hits deep. Thank you Shawn.

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