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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Venessa Joy about “Ag Women Connect: Empowering Women In Agriculture.” In this episode, Tracy speaks to Venessa all about her organization. Who are Ag Women Connect? Venessa shares the vision and purpose behind the organization. She shares more about membership and the organization's mission to empower, support, connect, and grow women in agriculture across the United States. Tracy asks Venessa about core values and her decision to courageously share them on social media even if we are in a cancel culture era. What keeps Venessa up at night regarding threats to the agriculture industry? Tune in to find out. In addition to their membership organization, Venessa hosts her podcast, “Ag Talk: Your Story Matters,” where she interviews and spotlights a new member each week. Venessa was thrilled to share more about their upcoming 2024 Ag Women Connect Conference being held in Fort Worth, Texas, from September 26th – 28th, 2024. They end the interview with a conversation about legacy and our famous lightning round of questions designed to help our audience get to know Venessa better. She shares what she is fired up about right now, books that have changed her life, her best advice received, and the advice she would give younger Venessa. If you are a woman in agriculture, you won't want to miss this episode.   *********** Ag Women Connect: https://agwomenconnect.com Venessa's Podcast titled “Ag Talk: Your Story Matters” https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/ag-women-connect-ag-talk-your-story-matters/id1679832771       2024 Ag Women Connect Conference   https://agwomenconnect.com/awc-gala-2/   *********** SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

On Wednesday's AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show discussing the amount of farmer selling of the recent grain market rally with DuWayne Bosse of Bolt Marketing. In Segment Two, we talk the auction market and desire to lease more equipment with Casey Seymour of Moving Iron LLC. In Segment Three, we discuss the potential impact of a rail strike in Canada and more transportation issues with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition. Finally In Segment Four, we learn about the new season of FarmHER and RanchHER on RFD-TV with their CEO, Raquel Koehler.

Episode five of their highly acclaimed series, FarmHER is title Hope Family Wines and will highlight winemakers Stasy Seay and Samantha Taylor at the winery in Paso Robles.

Ashley Binger,a western content creator & rancher from South Dakota shares her journey into ranching, her experiences in the industry, and insights into farming life.Ashley Binger talks about growing up on the family ranch, her brief stint as a nanny in Australia and New Zealand, and eventually returning to South Dakota to pursue ranching after college. She discusses the challenges and rewards of ranching, highlighting the ever-changing nature of the work and the importance of family support.The conversation delves into the role of technology in agriculture, with Ashley Binger explaining advancements like autopilot in tractors and how they aid in farm operations. She emphasizes the necessity of hard work and persistence for those interested in entering the industry, suggesting that aspiring ranchers seek out opportunities to gain experience and contribute to farm work.As a mother of two young children, Ashley Binger reflects on the unique upbringing her family provides on the ranch, where children learn about life and death from an early age. She discusses balancing her roles as a mother and rancher, as well as her passion for Western fashion, which she incorporates into her social media content.The conversation touches on Ashley Binger's experiences with online criticism and trolls, though she notes a shift towards more positive interactions as she shares her perspective on farming and ranching. She emphasizes the importance of educating consumers about where their food comes from and dispelling misconceptions about the industry.In closing, Ashley, the Boot Babe, thanks Ashley Binger for sharing her insights and encourages listeners to follow along with her journey on social media. The episode is sponsored by the Boot Babes, a networking group for women in the Western industry, inviting listeners to join their community and explore the world of Western fashion and lifestyle.Contacts:Join Ashley's mailing List : https://bio.site/ashley.bingerAshley Binger's Instagram: @ashleybingerAshley Binger's FacebookQuotes:Ashley Binger: "I grew up the same place that my father and brother-in-law ranch altogether. I did move away after college to Australia and New Zealand to nanny. So I lived with the family that I nannied for, and then I came back, bought some cows, rest is history. Been doing this my whole life."Ashley Binger: "It's really cool to see just all the new technology that they are working on. Yeah. Specifically, what are some things that are really curious to other people, right? Most people, when you're in it every day, you think people would know, but people are curious about technology in agriculture."Ashley Binger: "So people can say, 'Holy crap, your life is changing.' We don't do the same things every day minus, doing our chores in the morning feeding the cows. Then it just depends on the season really."Ashley Binger: "Yeah, where their food comes from, and it comes from families like mine and everyone else that shares in the agriculture industry. That we are all real people with good hearts, good intentions, and we want the best for the animal and our families and for everyone who's going to be eating the beef."

Here's a reintroduction into who we are as homesteaders! Our backgrounds, our current small farms, and why we think you can grow food too!americanfarmsteadhers.com 

Before we take a little break from the podcast during the Christmas and New Year season, we have a couple of exciting things we'd like to share with you. You can still find us over on the blog americanfarmsteadhers.com during the holiday. americanfarmsteadhers.com 

You might be asking yourself what bees, butchering and trucks nuts all have to do with each other? And that would be a great question normally, but they are all discussed in today's episode with Tiffany Baxter, a beekeeper, butcher, and farmHER. Join Caite and Arlene for this enlightening and refreshing episode with Tiffany! Connect with Tiffany Baxter, of Freeland Farms Below!Instagram TikTokFacebookThank you for joining us today on Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, we encourage you to support us by becoming a patron. Go to Patreon to make a small monthly donation to help cover the cost of making a show. Please rate and review the podcast and follow the show so you never miss an episode. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and on Twitter we are BarnyardPod. If you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch. We are a proud member of the Positively Farming Media Podcast Network.This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

Hey y'all this one is off the cuff! Thank you for the journey over the past five years! It has been a ride. Grace has brought me from a suicidal wounded soul to opening our first studio on July 7, 2018. That changed my life! Yoga has been a life line too many times to count, like a constant friend. Marsha and I have been through many cycles and seasons. We all have our ways to care for our souls. There is somethin' magical about good company & food. Sorry for the sound not being as clear in some spots. Mama Rish's Kitchen is outdoor to enjoy soul food while listening to the birds. Our podcast is often just off the cuff. No scripting to flow in the moment for real talk. Being in a community of women talking about vulnerable things is our offering. Our souls have stories to tell that we hope that inspires you wherever you are on your journey. We appreciate your support by listening to at time a ruckus but the convo and wisdom are some good stuff. We only serve the finest so around the table we have : • Marsha Hill, a Certified Nurse Midwife & Nutrition Coach • Maretta Shaw, a Sound Facilitator, owner of Soundworx Meditation. • Becky Hobkirk, a Seer & Ophthalmic Technician • Risha Hoffman, a Soul Storyteller, FarmHer & Yoga Teacher at Selah Yoga :|: a life practice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mamarish/message

.... part two. Hey y'all this one is off the cuff! Thank you for the journey over the past five years! It has been a ride. Grace has brought me from a suicidal wounded soul to opening our first studio on July 7, 2018. That changed my life! Yoga has been a life line too many times to count, like a constant friend. Marsha and I have been through many cycles and seasons. We all have our ways to care for our souls. There is somethin' magical about good company & food. Sorry for the sound not being as clear in some spots. Mama Rish's Kitchen is outdoor to enjoy soul food while listening to the birds. Our podcast is often just off the cuff. No scripting to flow in the moment for real talk. Being in a community of women talking about vulnerable things is our offering. Our souls have stories to tell that we hope that inspires you wherever you are on your journey. We appreciate your support by listening to at time a ruckus but the convo and wisdom are some good stuff. We only serve the finest so around the table we have : • Marsha Hill, a Certified Nurse Midwife & Nutrition Coach • Maretta Shaw, a Sound Facilitator, owner of ⁠Soundworx Meditation.⁠ • Becky Hobkirk, a Seer & Ophthalmic Technician • Risha Hoffman, a Soul Storyteller, FarmHer & Yoga Teacher at ⁠Selah Yoga⁠ :|: a life practice --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mamarish/message

Today we are in Canada and Ben is speaking to Rachel Stratton, aka The Global Farmher. Rachel wears many hats as a shepherd, shearer, tractor driver, stock woman, adviser and administrator. She has worked all over the UK, from Orkney to Cornwall and indeed many places abroad with her dog Jane. From dairy to beef operations, sheep farms and even venison farms, Rach has experienced a lot of different types of farming.  About BenBen Eagle is the founder and Head of Podcasts at RuralPod Media, a specialist rural podcast production agency. He is also a freelance rural affairs and agricultural journalist. You can find out more at ruralpodmedia.co.uk or benjamineagle.co.uk Please subscribe to the show and leave us a review wherever you are listening.  Follow us on social mediaInstagram @mtf_podcastTwitter @mtf_podcastWatch us on Youtube here A-Plan Rural InsuranceThis episode is sponsored by our primary sponsor A Plan Rural.  Show ReferencesImage credit: Rachel Stratton Timestamps00:27 Ben introduces the show.01:40 Rachel comes in. 02:29 Rachel talks about some of her travels during Covid. 07:19 Working with horses. 07:32 Has Rachel always wanted to do what she is doing now? She explains how she originally wanted to be an orthopaedic trauma surgeon. 10:00 Rachel travels to Cyprus. 13:42 Sponsor message for A Plan Rural Insurance. 14:27 Does Rachel meet many other people who are doing what she is doing? 16:22 Lambing in Scandinavia18:36 Challenges.21:46 Where does Rachel count as home?22:55 Rachel has bases in many different places. 26:00 language skills. 29:11 Experience with showing and early times at the Royal Show. 32:36 Early times on farms. 35:40 The willingness to learn more. 36:20 Countries that Rachel would still like to visit/work in. 45:30 Passing the good in the world on to others. 46:30 Rachel's experience on chronic fatigue. 52:22 Sponsor message for A Plan Rural Insurance. 52:45 Where does Rachel see herself in 5 years time. 53:55 Rachel's message to the British public. 58:24 Rachel's message to farmers around the world. 01:00:10 Recommendation for a blog - theglobalfarmher.com + instagram01:01:00 Jane the New Zealand herding dog. 01:03:44 Ben wraps up.    

In pride month and every month, we at FarmHer believe being yourself is the best self you can be. Be who you are. And love who you want to be. Whether you are a part of the LGBTQ+ community or need advice on how to be a better, more supportive ally, this Nationwide Everybody Eats podcast is for you because love is love.  Both of our guests are “Cultivating Change", literally as members of the Cultivating Change Foundation. Cultivating Change Foundation's mission is “valuing and elevating LGBTQ+ agriculturists through advocacy, education, and community.” Our guests, Lydia Noyes, and Skyler Allison do just that. Take a listen as we learn more about their FarmHer journey, what they do for the foundation, and their advice on being a supportive member or ally to the LGBTQ+ community. 

Today's episode comes to you from Amherst Massachusetts, where we visit with Kerry Taylor of Brookfield Farm. (https://www.brookfieldfarm.org) She shares how they run a 500 member CSA, incorporate an intern weeding crew, and shares the challenges of being a new manager for a farm that's been in the community for over 35 years. Support the showVisit the website to see photos/videos from the visit: https://thefarmersshare.comFollow the show on Facebook and Instagram: @thefarmersshareSubscribe to the YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thefarmersshare

Hi listener! I'm so excited to welcome Lexi Marek Beeler to the podcast today. I got to meet Lexi for lunch in the small town where I live; the same one she grew up in. So much is going on in her life since our lunch date, so it was great to catch up with her in this episode.  Key Takeways Lexi is a 6th generation farm girl raised in Southeast Iowa. She begged her parents for a smartphone and ended up using it to promote her family's business. This led to a passion for agriculture communications, which she studied at Iowa State University. An internship for FarmHer led to a career with the company before she even graduated. She also worked for the State of Iowa Department of Agriculture on the secretary's communication team. Lexi has recently went into business for herself: “ I build experiences for businesses, specifically in agriculture, and those experiences are around digital or event spaces.” “People don't remember you unless they hear about you seven times. How are you reaching them seven times?”: Lexi sees social media as the introduction to the brand. Lexi loves planning great events and works to make every person feel welcome with really good speakers, food, coffee, and applicable content. Blogs aren't dead! They are great for searchable, evergreen content. Lexi is a Des Moines evangelist and recommends Centro as a can't-miss restaurant.  Lexi is currently binging Amy Porterfield books and podcasts. I'm terrible at reading fiction but she insists the Knock ‘em Out series from Lucy Score will get me hooked. Connect with Lexi Marek Beeler Find Lexi on her blog, Instagram, or her new ag communications consulting business website.

This week's podcast guest is a 6th generation farmer who spends her days working on her family farm in South Haven, KS, Turek Farms. Paige graduated from Oklahoma State University and worked at a desk job for a year after college until she realized her heart is back at the farm. So, she quit her job and went back to farming full-time. In this episode, she shares her struggles, growth, and victories in the agricultural lifestyle. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html

Stock show life is the foundation of Lexi Marek's upbringing in agriculture. From the Iowa State Fair show ring to the Miss Iowa pageant stage, this young FarmHer has a way of inspiring everyone she meets and is a driving force within the future of agriculture. In this episode, join Lexi at the show barn and meet her show pig. Then, learn what judges look for in a show pig and check out Lexi's favorite fair food.

It's finally March and that can only mean one thing: it's Women's History Month! At FarmHer, we meet women every day who are making history. Whether that's through interaction on social media, an in-person meeting, or even a podcast interview. To kick our favorite month off, we brought in one extraordinary FarmHer who is so much more than just a FarmHer. She's an entrepreneur of over twenty small businesses in different industries, mother to four other FarmHers who all happen to be named Mary, wife to a rancher she works right alongside, teacher to many, creative content creator, and more. I mean really, the list could keep going all day. Meet Mary of Five Marys Farms!

Welcome Emily from Bridge Acres Farm to the podcast this week! Emily is a sought after dairy goat breeder local to us. She gives us many thoughts for the homesteader considering adding goats to her homestead.

Megan Brown talks about the struggles of farming in California, how she is working to make her ranch sustainable, including her direct marketing to consumers and her experiences with sexism in agriculture and its relationship to many of its structural problems. 

A young Rachel Stratton had an avid interest in farming, whether that was lambing, showing or even breeding and in the day of her final school exam decided to fly to Cyprus to experience a new country. Then after a few more travels and a trip back home Rachel really started seeking a career in the sector. Her travels have taken her to 20 nations, soon to be 21 including Germany, Italy, New Zealand and her current (most of the time) residence, Norway! A great podcast for anyone considering travelling to know what problems can be faced and how to take them on!

Manufacturing: it might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of FarmHers but for FarmHer Heather Bruce- it has been her whole life! Heather is the CEO of Osmundson Manufacturing, a worldwide leader that sells its parts to original equipment manufacturers, farm stores, and other distributors throughout North America, Australia, Russia, China, Vietnam, and even more countries. She is the fifth generation of this family-owned company. Her growing company prides itself on community involvement, the continuation of growth, and a family-focused work-life balance.

We first talked with cranberry farmer Amber Bristow more than two years ago. She did an amazing job helping us understand this uniquely American fruit grown on vines low to the ground with water added at harvest to float the berries to the top making them easy to collect!  We catch back up with her picking up on some of the things that have changed in the past two years. Cranberries went viral with a skateboarder, Amber dipped her toe in the TikTok world, we created a lesson plan to help elemntary students learn more about this great food and a cran-baby joined the family farm!  See videos, photos and get links to the products discussed at https://groundedbythefarm.com/cranberry-marsh/ 

How ‘bout them apples! This week, we sit down with farmHER (yes, so sorry) Hannah Blackmer of Field Stone Farm in lovely Vermont. We talk about favorite vegetables, favorite flowers, oh, and how Hannah became a climate-friendly farmer who utilizes regenerative, no-till practices to generate healthy soil. Her journey involves driving all over the country interviewing people doing sustainable things. She maybe chatted with a cult leader. Maybe.In other important news, loving visitors brought Rachel all the comforts that she's been missing in Denmark (no, not socialized medicine, she's got that there): candy corn, melatonin, and huge quantities of salsa. Also, um, does anyone have climate-centric baby name suggestions for Steph? Mk thanks.You can follow Hannah on Instagram here.And if you live in or are driving through central Vermont, support Field Stone Farm!

Where are our past, current, and future FFA members?! This podcast is for all the officHers! Listen in as we chat with Peg Armstrong-Gustafson, Iowa's first female state FFA president and female national officer candidate. Women like Peg pave the way for women like you!

We're hitting all of the little things happening on our homesteads this week; from the importance of handling animals to starting Fall seeds.

We're catching up on a little farm talk, but really focusing on starting seeds this week. From summer to winter plants, here are all the details you need to start seeds.

Summer is over! Just kidding, but it IS time to get the Fall garden going. We're talking soil testing, ripping out summer garden beds, planning, seeds, and more.

Follow the discussion on how we react to loss on the farm.

The Big Show was stationed from The Big Show Garage today! The first hour includes a discussion of ways to recycle rainwater, the upcoming Iowa State Fair, as well as a feature from FarmHer!

It's super hot, but we're looking forward to the Fall garden. This is just a quickie, touching base on the very minimal things to do right now in the Summer garden. We'll be back with full conversation next week with details from each of our farms.

Nicola has fitted a LOT into her short career in the industry! Creating a career for herself, being nominated for awards and various TV appearances amongst much more!

Hey yall, we missed sharing the farm conversation with you after an impromptu break. Thank you so much for sticking with us while Donna tended to some family needs. So we're back, and we're catching up on as much fun farm talk as we can squeeze into an episode. We intended to talk pressure canning, but we rabbit-trailed too far. Sorry about that! We hope you enjoy it still.

Here's a great pickle recipe! https://www.aspicyperspective.com/best-homemade-refrigerator-pickles/Here's my pickled squash recipe! https://petersfoodadventures.com/pickled-squash/And some hot pepper jelly…https://www.aforkstale.com/make-homemade-hot-pepper-jelly/Enjoy y'all!   

We hear the word "art" and don't take into consideration how broad it is. From the FarmHer beginnings of photography to the Des Moines Metro Opera, it is all art. And it shows us the world through a different lens. Just like in agriculture, you may not think you are a part of it but it enriches your everyday life. And the Des Moines Metro Opera is taking the agriculture world by storm with its world premiere of A Thousand Acres on July 9, 2022. Learn more about the event and how art tackles the tough issues in agriculture on this episode of FarmHer Talks.

Preserving the homestead - What's that mean? It's so much more than preserving food. In general, we should aim to preserve or use it all up until its gone. It's a way to live frugally on the farm so that we aren't wasting anything.

Jenny and Donna share some of the joys and challenges of homestead life. You can enjoy the rewards of your very homestead too with a little forethought and hard work.

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Time to catch up!  In this episode, we talk about some of the time and money logistics of running a small farm.  Stay tuned until the end to hear some of the new, exciting things we will be offering to keep our farms a float!AmericanFarmSteadHers@gmail.comhttps://www.facebook.com/farminglikeagirlhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_2-juotg70udyTwM46pooghttps://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=hazel+belle+farmhttps://www.facebook.com/GrahamSteadFamilyFarmshttps://www.facebook.com/search/top?q=hazel%20belle%20farm%2C%20inc.https://www.instagram.com/grahamsteadfamilyfarm/https://www.instagram.com/hazel_belle_farm/

The secret is out and we are so excited to gather back together for the first FarmHer post-pandemic event, Be Bold by FarmHer presented by Nationwide on May 20, 2022, at the FFA Enrichment Center in Ankeny, Iowa. One of the main goals of GatHering (do you see what I did there?) is to rekindle connection. Connection seemed to be somewhat lost during the pandemic times. What better to kick off post-pandemic celebrations than connecting with my favorite people: YOU! So what is happening at Be Bold? Why we are passionate about gathering back together? And how you can still be surrounded by other inspiring women by joining our event virtually too? I connected and discussed it with a familiar face, Krista Soda!

Lorin Fahrmeier from Lexington, MO is a farmHER that works side by side with her husband and two children, on their farm, where they grow close to 20 acres of fresh fruits and vegetables. With a focus on selling their diverse crops direct to customers, they sell their fresh produce and wine at the City Market in Kansas City on Saturdays during warmer months. On an annual basis their family welcomes thousands of visitors to their farm and roadside market for u-pick berry and pumpkin picking, educational experiences and wine tastings.  Lorin works diligently to help educate their customers about how their food is grown and more importantly, how to prepare it for their families.  Lorin lives and breathes her passion for food and farming as she works for University of Missouri-Extension as the Missouri Farm to Institution Project Coordinator, a position that allows her to influence Missouri citizens in a new way by connecting Missouri farmers to schools and other institutions to help provide fresh, local foods for students and other customers.

Greg Peterson – Machinery Pete – has another record-breaking Pick of the Week plus he previews some upcoming auctions. Grain Bin Safety Week is February 20-26 and Brad Liggett, president of Nationwide Agribusiness, and Marji Guyler-Alaniz of FarmHer join us to talk about the critical importance of protecting oneself and others from making a fatal and preventable mistake in a grain bin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Along with our friends at Nationwide, we are on a journey to better understand the "S-Word", or as you might know it: sustainability. Yes, we are digging into sustainability in a whole new way because it carries a different meaning and connotation to each of us. It depends on who we are, what boots we wear on a daily basis, our background, our families, our businesses….you name it. To break it all down, I had a discussion about what sustainability means to three women from three different parts of agriculture: Julie Kenney, the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture for the Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship, and a FarmHer right here in Iowa, Hannah borg, a FarmHer raising chickens in Nebraska, and Casey Cox, a FarmHer from a diverse family farm in Georgia. These women are professionals, business owners, growers, and consumers who each have their own take on the "S-Word".

Not only did I find out I have a great new source for local flowers, but I also got to meet the sweetest "flower farmHer"! Georgia Monroe's passion for flowers and operating her own farm was undoubted! I loved chatting with her at the AMAZING Basecamp Farms. More on Georgia: Having grown up on a cattle and horse ranch outside of San Angelo, Texas, the love for the outdoors is deep for Georgia as she is now a 5th generation farmer in Texas. One grandfather, Bill Helwig, was a cotton farmer and gin manager for 30 years, and raised a small herd of Hereford Cattle. Her other Grandfather, Eddie Huckabee, was a wheat farmer with a small herd of Black Angus Cattle. Her dad, Todd Huckabee, had a cattle ranch and grew winter wheat for grazing, as well as rodeoed on the side, participating in team roping events, calf roping, and steer wrestling. Almost all generations had large gardens at one time or another and Georgia learned about landscaping from her parents who had beautiful properties landscaped by themselves. Georgia was also very active in 4-H and FFA, participating on the Livestock Judging Team and showing market lambs and breeding ewes at various Texas Livestock Shows. After her high school graduation, Georgia studied nursing, graduating in 2010 and began working at a hospital as a Registered Nurse while her husband, Jordan, served in the Army in Killeen, TX. Around that same time, Georgia began learning about gardening and landscaping, which started her interest and passion for growing plants. Over the next 8 years, she learned more and more about plants and then found the cut flower industry around the same time her daughter, Sedona, was born. While in-between caring for a baby, she began to study all she could about growing cut flowers specifically, as she loved having fresh flowers in the home but couldn't afford to buy them each week and just wasn't happy with what was available at the grocery store. Thus began the journey to start a flower farm so she could grow thousands of blooms to share with the community. It is now very much a family affair, as she runs the daily operations and Jordan is the Chief Weed Officer and Lawn Mower. Sedona, now six years old, helps care for the chickens and barn cats, and plays in a old horse water trough while Georgia washes buckets each week. Together, they care for the farm, living there full time now officially since January of 2019. Starting their fourth season in 2021, they grow year round with 30 different crops, with sunflowers being the primary crop but they grow many seasonal favorites include dahlias, anemones, ranunculus, poppies, cosmos, zinnias, marigolds, and more! The farm has become a local destination attraction and starting in 2020 started offering more on the farm events including “Pick Your Own,” workshops, classes and hosting private dinners and events in the Event Center Pavilion that was built in the fall of 2019. They also offer the property and crops as photography session locations, and also opened an on the farm flower shop in the summer of 2020 to give better access to customers during the week. There are still many projects to come, which will take years to complete, but as Georgia's mom likes to say, “Rome was not built in a day.” *Connect with Georgia* IG:@basecampfarms Website: www.basecampfarms.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/​ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks​ Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjxACPclc7yeXtl1RiWa0sA Shop Ag Chicks apparel: https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify​...

Did you know what you wanted to be when you grew up at age 7? Age 14? Age 18? Age 20? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss what they thought they would do for a career back when they were in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and even grad school and how it compares to their current jobs. They then cover Gracie's new fame as the beginning farmer featured in an NPR article and what it means to her to have had the opportunity to purchase farmland and also figure out at age 27 what she really wants to do when she grows up. For more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture, visit www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.

Sara Reisinger is the event planner and manager at Leaman's Green Applebarn in Freeland.  This year, her family's farm and agritourism business is celebrating its 130th anniversary. In addition to a corn maze, apple picking, and movie nights, they also host very popular goat yoga classes.  Sara recently worked with her township to create an agritourism ordinance, represented her industry as the Michigan Apple Queen, and threw out the first pitch at a Detroit Tigers game.     Listen as Sara talks about:Why agritourism is agricultureThe Princess, Star Wars, and Santa events at her farmHer upcoming plans for an event barnGoat personalities, and how they resemble four-year-old boysHer favorite podcasts, and why she wishes she listened to morewww.greenapplebarn.com

We're celebrating FarmHers everywhere this week on the podcast, and we're so excited to have Marji Guyler-Alaniz, creator of FarmHer, with us to share her story and how she has built the FarmHer brand. From quitting her corporate job to start what she didn't know at the time would be FarmHer, Marji talks about how she somewhat unexpectedly turned her passion for photography and writing into a household name. She's giving us an inside look at how she has made a career out of creating content for women about women through words, photos, radio, and videos.You'll love Marji's passion and commitment to honor women in ag, and all she has done to create awareness around these hard-working women. As she mentions, Season 4 of FarmHer is now airing on RFD-TV, so be sure to check out the show and the stories of these amazing women for yourself.Check out more on the blog.SHOW NOTES:Grand View UniversitySo God Made a FarmerHuffington Post articleModern Farmer articleGrow by FarmHerLexi MarekRFD-TVFarmHer TV showFarmHer podcastSuggest a FarmHerRanchHerThe Cowboy ChannelWebsite: www.farmher.comYouTube: @farmherFacebook: @farmher1Instagram: @farmher1

On this bonus episode and Dairy Month finale, you'll hear from one of my favourite dairy farmers once again, Tara Vander Dussen. Tara is a 5th generation dairy farmer, environmental scientist, and an advocate for the dairy industry.   For full show notes including links mentioned in this episode, head on over to WildRoseFarmer.com

This episode will help answer the questions "How do I know if a farmer is raising their livestock responsibly?" "What kind of meat should I be buying for my family?" "Is organic really the best?" "Is there a way to honor animals and still be a meat eater?" "What if I want to homestead and my partner doesn't?" And a whole lot more!  I want to introduce you to my favorite "Farmher", my friend Kelsey Jorissen! Kelsey is an Enneagram 3, former actor/filmographer turn photographer turned lover of backyard chickens, organic farming, and leading a sustainable life! It's always inspiring to hear each other's stories and Kelsey's is no exception.  And look out! There is a new Small Queendom Podcast game being introduced: MASH!!!!!   Enjoy! XO- Leah #Packagingfortheplanet: Join the movement The Holistic Home eBOOK: Learn More & Purchase Here! Kelsey's Insta: instagram.com/kelseyjorissen  Kelsey's Website: greenwillowhomestead.com Kelsey's Podcast: Positively Green Podcast Leah's Insta: instagram.com/smallqueendom    Leah's site: www.smallqueendom.com                   Leah's Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/smallqueendom/ Leah's Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/SmallQueendom/   

Elaine Bristol works for the Michigan Ag Council during the day, but at night she transforms into a shepherd! Elaine, a fifth generation Michigan State Spartan, raises sheep with her family. Listen as she tells about how she ignored her instincts on a flight, the joy on people's faces at Disney World, the beauty of a dead end sign and how many wool items of clothing she sports daily. She covers: Providing a tasty salad bar for her herd The amazing utility of a shepherd's crook How grafting works with animals, not just plants Her upcoming wedding Becoming a chronic volunteer at the local fair Fitting into a millennial stereotype Finding love in 'plane' sight Living where others only vacation Beauty on land and in the sky, including eagles Why cheese and bread are the best foods Taking care of her grandma, who had Alzheimer's disease Sites mentioned in this podcast: Find more farmer stories like Elaine's at https://michigangrown.org/

Meet Amanda Carey Goodfellow, a farmer who works alongside her dad and grandfather on about 1,000 acres and who milks 180 cows using robot milking machines. She takes a break in the field with us and talks about: An in-depth visual description of her robots that milk cows Remodeling a home and barn and getting married all in a year How she blows of steam when the day's work is stressful What a fun day on the farm looks like for three peas in a pod The age she knew she didn't want to be a lawyer The No. 1 thing she worried about looking good on her wedding day A realistic viewpoint of what success means to her How she convinced her dad that she was dedicated to farming Being involved in Farm Bureau, Michigan Milk Producers Association and local 4-H Some similarities and differences between her farm and one she interned with Sites mentioned in this podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mooovingthroughlife/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amandajocarey/ Michigan Farm Bureau: https://www.michfb.com/mi/ Michigan Milk Producers Association: https://www.mimilk.com/ Michigan 4-H: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/