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Boldly GroundedJuggling Life and Career in Agriculture: Kirbe Schnoor's JourneyFollow Kylie @boldlygroundedpodcast or @kylieeperson_ You can find Kirby @kirbeschnoor, @iamfarmher, @iamrachher & @rfdtv In this episode of Boldly Grounded, host Kylie Epperson welcomes Kirbe Schnoor, host of Farmher and Ranchher on RFD TV, to discuss the complexities of balancing a career in agriculture media and personal life. They cover Kirbe's career trajectory from California to Texas, her deep appreciation for farming life, and the importance of storytelling in agriculture. They also address dealing with public criticism, self-awareness, and the challenges and rewards of living in rural America. The episode offers valuable insights on staying grounded...
2026-01-2757 min
Your Ag Empire59. The Quiet Bear: Why Agriculture Can’t Afford Silence AnymoreAgriculture has a storytelling problem. We are often silent about our work, leaving the narrative open for others to write—and usually, they get it wrong. In this episode of “Your Ag Empire” podcast, host Jonathon Haralson sits down with Kirbe Schnoor, host of FarmHer and RanchHer, to bridge the gap between production agriculture and the public eye. Growing up on a California almond farm before moving into national media, Schnoor understands the grit required to keep an operation running and the nuance needed to translate that struggle to an outside audience.The episode dives into the unique...
2026-01-2159 min
Dirt DiariesFrom the Farm to Advising Fortune 500s with Emily French, CEO of Global Ag ProteinToday we’re taking a broader look at agriculture — how what happens on farms here at home connects to markets, policies, and decisions being made around the world — with one of the most respected voices in global commodity markets and agricultural strategyMy guest today is Emily French, CEO of Global Ag Protein. Emily grew up on a farm in Idaho, giving her a front-row seat to the realities of ag production — something that still shapes her perspective today, even as she advises Fortune 500 companies, producers, and policymakers around the world.In this episode, Emily shares her...
2025-12-181h 00Dirt DiariesBTS of Making FarmHER + RanchHER with Producers and Videographers Jonny Clark and Zach McCannToday’s episode is going to be a little different... and a whole lot of fun.I am welcoming two guys who I call my coworkers and good friends: Johnny Clark and Zach McCann — the producers, videographers and visionaries behind FarmHER + RanchHER. These guys are normally behind the camera, but today I am putting them in the hot seat to share all the dirty details of making the show.Together, we’ve spent thousands of miles on the road, crossed just about every state line, and lived through just about every farm and ranch mishap you can ima...
2025-12-111h 01Dirt DiariesBuzzing with Brandi Buzzard: Ranching, Raising Girls and Agvocating for our IndustryToday I get to sit down with someone who I’ve known for a long time. We’ve worked together, traveled together, learned from each other, and I’ve watched her build a life and a voice that is as bold as it is genuine.Today’s guest is the one and only Brandi Buzzard — cowgirl, rancher, mom, writer, speaker, communications pro, and self-employed powerhouse who somehow manages to rope steers, raise daughters, speak on national stages, and spark meaningful conversations in the cattle industry… all while being hilariously real and refreshingly honest.In this conversation, Brand...
2025-12-0455 minDirt DiariesRooted in Wealth with Farm Finance Mom Jenny WegHey y’all—welcome back to Dirt Diaries. Today I’m joined by someone who has her boots firmly planted in both the fields and the financials of legacy farming.Jenny Weg is raising her daughters on the same land her family has worked for generations in Ocheyedan, Iowa. She’s also a digital strategist by day, a farmhouse renovator by night, an ag and finance influencer online, and the creative force behind “Rooted in Wealth,” where she helps rural families build better financial futures.In this conversation, Jenny and I talk about the realities of family farming—...
2025-11-2753 minDirt DiariesShea Fisher Durfey on Rodeo Life, Western Fashion, Country Music and Following your CallingToday’s guest is someone who truly does it all—with a whole lot of style.She’s a champion barrel racer, a chart-topping country music artist, fitness influencer and an entrepreneur whose fashion collections —including Shea Baby and Shea Michelle Buckles—have become Western staples.But beyond the arena, the stage, and the studio, Shea Fisher Durfey is also a wife, to World Champion Tie-Down Roper Tyson Durfey, and a mom, navigating the balance of family life while continuing to build her own legacy. In our conversation, we dive into how she’s built a name for hers...
2025-11-2056 minDirt DiariesShark Tank, FarmHER and Finding Sweet Success with Katey Jo Evans, The Frozen FarmerToday we’re diving in with a gal who is as sweet as she is inspiring. I had the pleasure of getting to know Katey Jo Evans while filming season 7 of FarmHER, and I couldn’t wait to catch up with her again on the podcast!Katey is a third-generation farmer from Delaware who took a big risk, a little creativity, and a whole lot of faith—and turned it into The Frozen Farmer, a nationally recognized brand of sorbets and frobert™ that’s now sold across the country. When traditional markets turned away her family’s “imperfect” produce, Kat...
2025-11-1353 minDirt DiariesTrailBlazHERs Jan and Erin Johnson on Entrepreneurship, Legacy and Letting GoToday’s guests are a mother-daughter duo whom I’ve not only long admired but also make me miss my own mom and sisters!I’m joined by the incredible women behind TrailblazHER Co., Jan and Erin Johnson, who together created TrailblazHER Magazine, a publication that’s become a lifeline and a love letter to rural women everywhere.What started as a wild idea during the pandemic has grown into a movement—one that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the beautiful, often unseen stories of women living beyond city limits. Sadly (unknown to me before we recorded), they’ve an...
2025-11-0653 minDirt DiariesTrailBlazeHERs Jan and Erin Johnson on Entrepreneurship, Legacy and Letting GoToday’s guests are a mother-daughter duo who I’ve not only long admired but also make me miss my own mom and sisters!I’m joined by the incredible women behind TrailblazHER Co., Jan and Erin Johnson — who together created TrailblazHER Magazine, a publication that’s become a lifeline and a love letter to rural women everywhere.What started as an wild idea during the pandemic has grown into a movement—one that celebrates creativity, resilience, and the beautiful, often unseen stories of women living beyond city limits. Sadly (unknown to me before we recorded) they’ve annou...
2025-11-0651 minDirt DiariesDiscovering Ag with Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie KovarikToday’s episode is all about two women who are changing the way the world sees agriculture—one podcast, one YouTube show, and one pop-culture headline at a time.Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik are the dynamic duo behind Discover Ag, the hit podcast and TV series where they break down food, farming, and Western culture with sharp commentary, plenty of laughs, and a side of unapologetic realness. Natalie’s a 4th-generation cattle rancher from Nebraska. Tara’s a 5th-generation dairy farmer and environmental scientist from New Mexico. And together, they’ve built a community of hundreds o...
2025-10-3050 minDirt DiariesThe Future of Farming with Taryn Fischels, John Deere Product Marketing ManagerToday I’m excited to introduce you to someone who’s helping shape the future of farming from inside one of the most iconic names in agriculture.Taryn Fischels is a Product Marketing Manager for Precision Upgrades at John Deere. Growing up in northeast Iowa, she developed a deep appreciation for farmers and the role they play in feeding the world—and now she channels that passion into making sure farmers have access to the very best technology. Whether it’s creating launch plans for new Precision Upgrade Kits, working alongside dealers, or even producing how-to videos for the...
2025-10-2338 minDirt DiariesBehind the Scenes of SharkFarmer with Emily SharkeyToday’s guest is someone you may not always see front and center, but I promise you’ve felt the impact of her work in a big way. Emily Sharkey is the creative force behind the SharkFarmer brand—serving as Executive Producer of SharkFarmer Radio on SiriusXM Rural Radio Channel 147 and Producer of SharkFarmer TV on RFD-TV. She’s the heart and the hustle behind the SharkFarmer operation—and she also happens to be married to the SharkFarmer himself, Rob. We met up while at Farm Progress to record this episode in front of...
2025-10-1648 minDirt DiariesAg’s Okayest Farm Girls Annaliese Wegner and Courtney Feigl at Farm ProgressToday I’ve got not one, but two amazing guests (and two girls I always love grabbing a beer with) — Annaliese Wegner and Courtney Feigl, hosts of Ag’s Most Okayest Farm Girls.Annaliese is a Wisconsin dairy farmer, Courtney is a cattlewoman with a heart for rural storytelling, and together they’ve built a platform where women in ag can laugh, vent, and feel a little less alone.In our conversation, we talk about everything from mom life and side hustles to mental health and family dynamics on the farm. We also dive into how they started thei...
2025-10-0943 minDirt DiariesThe Future of Agriculture with National FFA Foundation President Molly BallToday’s guest is someone whose work is shaping the future of agriculture in the most powerful way—by investing in our youth.Molly Ball is the President of the National FFA Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer for the National FFA Organization. She’s a proud former FFA member from Vicksburg, Michigan, whose journey has truly come full circle—from wearing the blue jacket herself, to interning with FFA, to now leading its strategic growth on a national level.In this conversation, Molly shares her path from growing up on a Michigan farm to a career in...
2025-10-0252 minDirt DiariesAg Talk with Alex Templeton on Farming, Ranching and Raising Strong WomenI was so excited for this conversation, because today’s guest is also one of my favorite episodes on the new TV season of FarmHER + RanchHER. She’s also one of my favorites to follows on social media, sharing her day-to-day life a way that makes you feel like you’re right there in the cab with her. Alex Templeton is a third-generation farmer and rancher from northwest Missouri who runs cattle and crops with her family across multiple counties. She’s been working cows alongside her dad since she was a kid, and now she calls him her b...
2025-09-2551 min
The Rural Woman PodcastSharing the People and Places Behind the Agricultural Industry with Kirbe Schnoor (Dirt Diaries Podcast)On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kirbe Schnoor.Raised on her family’s almond farm in California, Kirbe is passionate about educating audiences on agriculture and livestock—from where our food comes from to the people behind it. After college, she moved to Texas to work for Superior Livestock Auction, later becoming RFD-TV’s Western Lifestyle and Agricultural Reporter. Her work has taken her across the country, covering everything from rodeos to rural entrepreneurship. Now, as host of Dirt Diaries: The FarmHER + RanchHER Podcast, she shares real, unfiltered stories from women in agricult...
2025-09-1943 minDirt DiariesThe Rural Woman Podcast’s Katelyn Duban on the Power of Storytelling and Community in AgricultureToday’s guest is someone who has dedicated her voice, her platform, and heart to celebrating women in agriculture.Katelyn Duban is a first-generation grain farmer in southern Alberta, Canada, and the host of The Rural Woman Podcast. After marrying into her husband’s multi-generational farm in 2016, Katelyn traded city life for rural life—learning how to drive tractors, run equipment, and fall in love with the land. But along the way, she also realized something was missing: a place to hear the stories of women in agriculture, told by women in agriculture.In 2019, she launch...
2025-09-1850 minDirt DiariesFarm with Zoe’s Zoe Kent on Working with Family, Succession Planning and Social MediaToday’s guest is proof that you can be both a powerhouse behind the wheel of a tractor and a force on social media.Zoe Kent is an eighth-generation grain farmer from Crawford County, Ohio—and at just 26 years old, she took over the family operation. Since then, she’s built not only her farm, but also a wildly popular online presence as the face of “Farm With Zoe.” Zoe gives her followers an honest, family-friendly, and often hilarious look at rural life—from planting and harvest to equipment breakdowns and the occasional mishap.In this conversa...
2025-09-1146 minDirt DiariesFifth-Gen Alabama Farmer Christina Woerner McInnis on Agriculture, Entrepreneurship and Running for OfficeToday’s guest is a woman who knows what it means to wear a lot of hats—and wear them all really well.Christina Woerner McInnis is the founder and CEO of AgriMarketing Solutions, a full-service agency helping ag brands tell their stories in ways that truly connect. She’s also a fifth-generation farmer, part of the Woerner family legacy in Alabama, and a fierce advocate for the people who grow, raise, and produce the food and fiber we all rely on.In this episode, Christina opens up about balancing entrepreneurship, motherhood, and farm life—while al...
2025-09-0447 minDirt DiariesGetting Down to (Agri)Business with Krista SodaToday I’m talking with someone who has been a champion for agriculture for nearly two decades—she’s also someone I’ve gotten to spend a lot of time with in the last few years and has become a good friend of mine — Krista Soda.Krista is a Senior Consultant at Nationwide Agribusiness, where she helps bridge the gap between financial services and the farming community. She’s the kind of person who doesn’t just manage partnerships, she builds them into meaningful, lasting relationships. From organizing Nationwide’s presence at events like the Women in Agribusiness Summit and...
2025-08-2850 min
North American Ag Spotlight: Agriculture & Farming News and ViewsMarketing Through Headwinds: Ag Marketing Strategies in an Uncertain EconomySeason 5: Episode 213 In this episode of North American Ag Spotlight, Chrissy Wozniak sits down with Raquel Gottsch Koehler, Co-Owner and Chief Marketing & Creative Officer of Rural Media Group, to talk about how agri-marketing is shifting in 2025 and what’s truly working in today’s uncertain economy.Raquel shares her unique perspective as the next generation leading RFD-TV, Rural Radio on SiriusXM, and FarmHER + RanchHER, balancing her late father’s legacy with bold innovation. She discusses how rural audiences are consuming content differently than just a few years ago, the growing importance of authenticity in brand storyte...
2025-08-2736 minDirt DiariesJenna Paulette on Music, Ranching and MotherhoodI am so excited for this episode and so honored to call today’s guest a friend. On top of being incredibly talented, she is smart, gritty, and beautiful inside and out.It’s country sensation Jenna Paulette!I’ve known Jenna for years and have loved watching her grow as an artist, get married, go through life changes, all while staying the same humble and kind cowgirl she’s always been. Jenna is the perfect example of what it looks like to stay true to your roots while chasing big dreams.In this con...
2025-08-2250 minDirt DiariesJenna Paulette on Music, Ranching and MotherhoodI am so excited for this episode and so honored to call today’s guest a friend. On top of being incredibly talented, she is smart, gritty, and beautiful inside and out.It’s country sensation Jenna Paulette!I’ve known Jenna for years and have loved watching her grow as an artist, get married, go through life changes, all while staying the same humble and kind cowgirl she’s always been. Jenna is the perfect example of what it looks like to stay true to your roots while chasing big dreams.In this con...
2025-08-2150 minDirt DiariesEmpowering Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana SynkovskaI wanted to put out a BONUS episode this week to make sure you all know about a particularly special event coming up in September: Women in Agribusiness. It’s an annual summit that brings together women to network, share knowledge and empower each other to be leaders and changemakers in the industry. I’ll be heading to the 2025 summit in September and would love to see you there! Joining me to talk more about this year’s conference is Women in Agribusiness Portfolio Director Svitlana Synkovska—who many know simply as Lana and is a powerhouse in...
2025-08-1936 minDirt DiariesDirty Martinis, Cattle Science and Consumer Connection with Anna KobzaToday’s guest is someone I first met at last year’s CattleCon in San Antonio. I got to speak with her on the FarmHER+ RanchHER Making an Impact panel at NCBA, and I now can’t wait to introduce you to intelligent, warm and witty Anna Kobza!Let me tell you, if you think you’ve had a busy year, wait ‘til you hear what Ana’s been up to. Spoiler alert: she planned a wedding, got married, tackled a major research trial, and is mid-home renovation—all while wrapping up her PhD in feedlot nutrition and sharing her...
2025-08-1452 minDirt DiariesFrom Raising Chickens to Changing Agriculture with Dana DiPrima, Founder of the For Farmers MovementToday’s episode is one that really speaks to the heart of why we do this show.I’m so excited to introduce you to Dana DiPrima—an “accidental farmer” turned full-blown ag advocate who’s now leading a nationwide movement to support small and mid-sized farms. Dana’s story starts in New York City, takes a detour through a backyard chicken coop, and lands on a mission to uplift the farmers who feed our communities—and honestly, it’s one of the most inspiring journeys I’ve come across.She’s the founder of the For Farmers Movement, a...
2025-08-0747 minDirt DiariesThe Wild Ride of Raising Ranch Kids, Writing Books and Traveling the Rodeo Trail with Paige MurrayPaige Today I’m sitting down with a friend of mine who I greatly admire as someone who brings a whole lot of heart to everything she does.Paige Murray is a RanchHER, author, and mom who’s built a beautiful life out in Texas on a working cattle ranch with her husband—none other than nine-time World Champion cowboy Ty Murray—and their daughter Oakley. Born and raised in South Carolina, Paige has always had a deep love for the land, and now she’s using that love to tell stories that matter.We talk about...
2025-07-3153 minDirt DiariesHats Off to Tradition: Inside the Western World with Sadie NoblittToday I’m sitting down with someone who truly embodies the modern-day cowgirl—bold, brilliant, and not afraid to shake things up in the Western world.Sadie Noblitt grew up with deep roots in both California and Texas, raised in a rodeo and ranching family where horses and horsepower were just part of everyday life. These days, she’s channeling that same grit and passion into the Western fashion industry as the Brand Manager for Charlie1Horse at HatCo. If you’ve ever seen a hat that made you stop scrolling—there’s a good chance Sadie had somethin...
2025-07-2448 minDirt DiariesEP 4: Digging In With Kait Thornton aka Apple Girl KaitI was so excited this week to talk to someone I’ve only known previously through social media – Kait Thornton, aka Apple Girl Kait!If you don’t follow her already, Kait is a fourth-generation orchardist from Washington State who’s quickly become a notable advocate for agriculture. Kait helps run her family’s apple and pear farm, but she’s also building her personal wealth through social media, sharing real and relatable content about her life and family business. Kait specializes in apples and connecting with people, which is very apparent in our conversation.This episode...
2025-07-1749 minDirt DiariesEP 3: Digging In With Megan Shanley WarrenToday’s guest is someone I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know both on and off the screen. I filmed with her for the first episode of FarmHER Season 6 and now I call her a friend — Megan Shanley Warren.Megan is the CEO and co-owner of Shanley Farms, a specialty fruit farm on California’s Central Coast that started as the retirement project of her late father, Jim Shanley. Megan worked closely with her dad to develop Shanley Farms as a brand of unique, quality produce — highlighted by Morro Bay avocados, passion fruit and Citrusburst finger limes...
2025-07-1046 minDirt DiariesEP 2: Digging in With Mary HeffernanI cannot wait for you to hear today’s episode because it’s with someone I’ve admired for a long time — Mary Heffernan. You’ve probably seen Mary’s name pop up again and again, and for good reason. She’s the force behind Five Marys Ranch, where she and husband Brian raise cattle, hogs, and sheep as well as four daughters. In this episode, Mary opens up about her journey from Silicon Valley to full-time ranch life, and what it really takes to run a ranch, raise a family, and build a busi...
2025-07-0350 minDirt DiariesEP 1: Digging in With Janie Johnson FinlayKicking things off with a bang (and a little baby talk), my friend Janie Johnson Finlay joins me for the very first episode of Dirt Diaries!After catching up about our latest bachelorette party adventure, we dive into the big news: Janie’s now a mom! She and husband Jake Finlay welcomed daughter Olivia in January. Janie talks all about motherhood, filming the last season of RanchHER while pregnant, being about ready to pop while reporting at the 2024 NFR, and how Livy has changed their lives — in the best and wildest ways.We also cover how...
2025-06-2650 minDirt DiariesCatch Dirt Diaries ThursdaysThis isn’t just shop talk — it’s real talk. We’re covering career paths, big wins, hard lessons, and everything in between. So whether you live it every day or you’re just ag-curious, pop in your earbuds and get ready. These are the raw, inspiring, and wildly relatable conversations you won’t hear anywhere else.Let's Dig In!
2025-06-1800 min
Agriculture of AmericaAOA Wednesday 5-15-2024On 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.
2024-05-1553 min
Rural Revival66 | Marji Guyler-Alaniz of FarmHerWe’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.
2019-09-2639 min