From growing up on a diversified family farm to building a career in ag communications, Illinois farmer and marketing coordinator Ava Kinder joins host Lindsay Croke to share her journey and the impact of Illinois Agri-Women. Ava reflects on life on the family farm, the power of networking, and how women across generations continue to shape agriculture through leadership, education, and community involvement.
The conversation also highlights Illinois Agri-Women’s newest nationwide initiative, Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America, a program dedicated to honoring multi-generational families of women whose dedication and resilience have strengthened agriculture for generations.
Episode Highlights:
0:45 – Ava’s farming background and life on a diversified family farm
1:50 – Balancing farm life with a career in ag communications
3:10 – Getting involved with Illinois Agri-Women
4:40 – Women Changing the Face of Agriculture program
6:10 – How networking influenced Ava’s career path
7:30 – Generations of Women in Agriculture Across America initiative
9:00 – How families can apply and key deadlines
10:10 – Not to Be Corny segment
Tune in to hear how women are preserving agricultural traditions, building careers, and inspiring future generations across Illinois and beyond.
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