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The Rural Woman PodcastAdvancing Women in Agriculture Conference East 2024: Mini InterviewsOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Abigail Moir, Brenda Aylward, Charlee Fox, Jade Lawrence, Josée Lemoine, Karla Rahn, Katelyn Sykes, Kendra Gillerr, Lauren Van Ewyk, Lisa Cadeau, Lydia Conrad, Madeline Warburton, Maureen Geddes, Rimsha Khan, Sharon Wright, Taylar Austin and Terri Lynn Robbins.Today, I am so excited to share this special episode with you all. Back in November, while attending the Advancing Women in Ag conference, I had the privilege of connecting with some truly inspiring and incredible women. I was fortunate enough to sit down with some of the att...2025-01-311h 28The Rural Woman PodcastMaybe You Can Relate: The One About Harvest 2024On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about Harvest 2024. At the time of recording, are we done yet? Heck no, but I wanted to share some behind the scenes of what we’ve been doing this harvest and share some fun stories!To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through The Rural Woman Podcast. https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr19. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural...2024-10-2508 minThe Rural Woman PodcastNatural Chicken Keeping: Embracing Instincts and Understanding Flock Dynamics with Dalia MonterrosoOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Dalia Monterroso.Dalia Monterroso is a chicken keeper and a popular teacher on the basics of backyard chicken keeping. She speaks and teaches classes on the joys of chicken keeping and is passionate about broadening the community of chicken keepers to be more diverse and inclusive. She is the creator of the website and YouTube channel "Welcome to Chickenlandia", podcast "Bawk Tawk", and an online course called "Chickenlandia's Backyard Chickens 101". She also hosted a TEDx talk titled "I Dream of Chickens".For full show no...2024-10-1845 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 8On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Stéphanie Schiffgens, Marcia Cripps, Megan Harris, Abra Morawiec, Mickey Willenbring, Ashley Clark, Becca Matthews, Melissa Ballard, Colah B. Tawkin and Elaine Vandiver.Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head...2024-10-1137 minThe Rural Woman PodcastAdvancing Women in Agriculture Conference West 2024: Mini Interviews Part 2On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Allison Weaver, Rae Westersund, Pauline Chan, Lucia Sanguinetti, Kyla Krahn, Kati Day-Holland, Julie Sharp, Jennifer Crowson, Hunter Tataryn, Gillian Hurst, Anna Naim, Annalise Steadman and Emily Royce. We’re continuing the mini-interviews from the Advancing Women in Ag conference in Alberta! Earlier this year, I had the privilege of attending AWC West, where I sat and connected with many amazing women from all over the world. This is the second part of those inspiring conversations, and I am so excited for you to hear their stories.2024-10-041h 13The Rural Woman PodcastAdvancing Women in Agriculture Conference West 2024: Mini Interviews Part 1On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alexandra Omelchuk, Robin Anderson, Pracilla Wenyika, Mariia Melnychuk, Laurie Rowe, Kendra Wack, Julianne Warner, Janet Nowosad, Erin Day-Johnson, Catherine Kerkoff, Angela Geng and Andrea Hanson.Today, we have a special episode for you! Earlier this year, while attending the Advancing Women in Ag conference, I had the privilege of connecting with some truly incredible women. I was fortunate enough to sit down with attendees from across Canada and conduct mini-interviews with many of them. This episode is part one of those conversations, and I hope you en...2024-09-271h 13The Rural Woman PodcastViticulture in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley with Geena LuckettOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Geena Luckett.Geena Luckett is the owner and General Manager of Luckett Vineyards. Over the past decade, she has overseen the continued growth of the family-run Annapolis Valley winery while maintaining the Luckett-brand commitment to customer service and quality.With vast experience in the wine and tourism industry in Nova Scotia and even New Zealand, she’s done it all! From crushing grapes, to planning epic events, to managing an ever-growing team. Geena has made it her business to know Nova Scotia viticulture from the...2024-09-2045 minThe Rural Woman PodcastEpisode 123 Replay: Waste Not Wool with Leanna MaksymiukThis week, we're featuring a replay episode in loving memory of Leanna Maksymiuk.I interviewed Leanna at the end of 2021 and she was one of those guests that I instantly connected with. The joy and light in her voice when she spoke about the love she had for her family, animals, and land is why I do what I do. Staying connected with her over the last few years and watching her grow was an honour and privilege. Hearing of her passing in July was shocking and heartbreaking. Replaying her episode is my way of...2024-09-1341 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Family's Path to Building Their Farming Legacy with Rachel YaleyOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Rachel Yaley.Rachel has been married to her husband Steve for 7.5 years and they have two children, Maddie (5) and Hayden (4). They grow corn and soybeans along with raising beef cattle and sheep on their farm in Southeast Iowa. When she isn't helping her crop insurance clients or her husband on the farm, you can find her pouring candles, baking, gardening, and chasing kids.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/205 . . .THS WEEKS DISC...2024-09-0641 minThe Rural Woman PodcastBuilding Local Community Connections with Josie TchirOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Josie Tchir.Josie is a homeschool mama, farmwife, rancher, entrepreneur and business owner. Along with her husband Jared, she owns and operates Fellowship Farms, a direct-to-consumer meat business in Strathcona County, Alberta. She has a passion for good food and fellowship around the dinner table, and strives to bring local families great experiences around their own table.Josie and her husband are navigating a farm transition and succession plan from the cattle ranch, where Jared’s Dad is slowing down. They are focused on brin...2024-08-3048 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 7On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for a special episode as we continue to celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast! We’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit more inspiring stories shared on the show. In these throwback episodes, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible and resilient women in agriculture.This episode features: Dahlia Dill, Kayla Lobermeier, Maria Stewart, Renee Woods, Renee Clark, Bridget Jones, Charlotte Wasylik, Nicole Poburan, Cathy R. Payne and Kylie Bartman!For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, h...2024-08-2339 minThe Rural Woman PodcastSelf-Belief in Farming: Embracing Change and Challenges with Katharine ParryOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katharine Parry.Katharine is a multi-passionate woman that wears many hats. She is a Storyteller/Writer, Farmer, Insurance Professional and along with her husband, Evan, operates several businesses including an 81 acre farm. Beyond these roles, her most rewarding title is being a mother to their two young children.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/203 . . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS:03:20 - Transitioning into Farm Life09:32 - Finding Your Strengths Before Burnou...2024-08-1632 minThe Rural Woman PodcastMaybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Take Care of OurselvesOn this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the importance of self-care and the challenges that come with it, especially when life gets busy and it's all too easy to let our physical, mental, and social well-being slide.To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through The Rural Woman Podcast. https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr18Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social Media2024-08-0907 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFloriculture, Faith, and Flower Farming with Courtney WittOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Courtney Witt.Courtney is a wife, mom of 3, plant nursery owner, and flower farmer! Courtney and her husband, Andrew moved to small town, rural Arkansas shortly after getting married 10 years ago to follow their farming dreams! Andrew and Courtney found themselves holding regular, off farm jobs while hobby farming. They knew God had more in store and took another leap of faith when they sold their beloved farm and bought a 40+ year old plant nursery. They converted the old barn into their shop and home...2024-07-2640 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 6Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. This episode features: Nicole Vernon, Amanda Volsen, Dana Penrice, Annessa Good, Laurie Trigg, Dallas James, Julia Wells, Scarlett Salamone and Courtenay DeHoff.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tbpt6 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS W...2024-07-1936 minThe Rural Woman PodcastThe Resilience of Rural Women with Katelyn DubanOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join me for a special, solo show to celebrate the stories being shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. For this episode, we are talking about Resilience and rural women.The last solo episode I recorded was 100 episodes ago on the show, and it was about the things that I had learned from rural women from the first 100 episodes. Well, now that we're at 200 episodes, I've learned a whole lot more, but the one topic I want to focus on today is resilience, because I know there are a lo...2024-07-1221 minThe Rural Woman PodcastAsk Katelyn Anything with Host Annabel MorganOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for another episode of Ask Katelyn Anything, hosted by the lovely Annabel Morgan. Annabel asks Katelyn questions that were submitted by you, the listeners! Come hear what Katelyn’s been up to, her plans for the future, and some fun stories from vacations! For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/199 . . .This week's episode is brought to you by Patreon . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman...2024-07-0534 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFarm Kids Series: Hope WrightOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Hope Wright.Hope is a 12-year-old farm girl from Rivercourse, Alberta. She is in equine and beef 4-H. When not helping on the farm she enjoys school sports and U13 hockey.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/fk3 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[03:54] Introduction and Farm Overview[12:42] Family Responsibilities on the Farm[13:20] Livestock and Animal Care Responsibilities[18:54] 4-H Involvement and Projects[22:20] Advice for Yo...2024-06-2132 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFarm Kids Series: Kate MillerOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kate Miller.Kate Miller is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves her life in the country, Taylor Swift, family vacations, and their family dog named Bubbles. She hails from South Miller Farm, her family's mixed cattle and grain farm in east-central Alberta. Her dad is a 4th-generation farmer who grew up on his family's farm that began in 1911, and her mom is an author who writes books all about farmers and farm life. Kate loves the freedom and fun that comes with living on a farm, bu...2024-06-1432 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFarm Kids Series: Ayla HillOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ayla Hill.Ayla is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves dance, chick days, baby cows and running around her property with friends and her younger brother in tow. Her farm is Snowy River Farms located in Cooks Brook Nova Scotia, where her mom manages the hogs, chickens, gardens and family cow, while her dad works off the farm as a carpenter. The farm was established only two years before she was born so, while this was a new sector for her mom to enter into, it is...2024-06-0729 minThe Rural Woman PodcastMaybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Go To TherapyOn this episode of Maybe You Can Relate I’ll be speaking about mental health… mine in particular. May is mental health month and I am giving you a little insight into my own journey with my mental health and my family history and how knowing that history has helped me on my own journey.To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through The Rural Woman Podcast. https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr17. . .Le...2024-05-2408 minThe Rural Woman PodcastBuilding Your Rural Community with Jessica GarzaOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jessica Garza.Jessica Garza and her husband Christopher are the owners of Moose Valley Ranch located in Springdale WA. They built the business to diversify the family ranch beyond traditional agriculture and to create growth in her local economy. Jessica creates community with rural women entrepreneurs through her event Gather, and supports other western small businesses by coordinating a large western market called Market in the Mountains. Online, she fosters connections in the PNW with a virtual Rural Chamber of Commerce and shares on farm safety, bu...2024-05-1751 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 5On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Becky Doherty, Alicia Parsons Lushington, Alli Fender, Dana, Jenna, and Nikki of The Prairie Farm Project, Star Hoerauf, Sara Beth Johnson, Sarah Sache, Naomi De Ruiter, Nicole Wren and Kyle Brisendin.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tbpt5 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:Holistic ManagementCraft Beer BrewingNext Generation FarmingGoat and Sheep FarmingRegenerative AgricultureDairy FarmingGrass Fed Farming and MORE!. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Patreon . . ....2024-05-1030 minThe Rural Woman PodcastThe Importance of Relationship Building in Agriculture with Paige StewartOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Paige Stewart.As of Spring 2023, Paige farms full time with her husband and the crew at Four Mile Partnership in Fillmore, SK. After a 15-year career on the "other side of the desk" as an Account Manager for multiple companies, lastly in a National role with a small-medium size crop protection company.Paige’s primary passions are building strong, 2-way relationships with their farm network (i.e Account Managers, farmers, industry contacts), working on their farm succession and sharing those learnings and support with peer...2024-05-0343 minThe Rural Woman PodcastWomen's Impact through Mentorship in Agriculture with Bridgette ReadelOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bridgette Readel.Bridgette, farm kid extraordinaire, NDSU grad, and passionate agronomist is from Wishek ND and now lives in Hunter. She is a very active FFA alumnus and past state officer. Bridgette and her husband Randy, are both heavily involved in ag where he is a Dairyland Seed rep and she is semi-retired from a 25-year career with Corteva Agriscience. They are parents of two adult children who are mostly off the payroll. Although she graduated as a high school ag teacher, Bridgette is now b...2024-04-1950 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 4On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Andrea Elias, Caiti Pierce, Tiffany Duncan, Kelly Sidoryk, Tammy Thielman, Mel Gallup, Kate Estrade, Kim Goodling, Richelle Barrett, Kristen Primrose, Deanne Frieders and Leslie Svacina.Join us again this week for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!!We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. For full show notes, inc...2024-04-1235 minThe Rural Woman PodcastRegenerative Farming and Culinary Collaboration with Arlie LarocheOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Arlie Laroche.From a small mixed farm to pioneering regenerative agriculture, Arlie's journey has been about growth, sustainability, and a passion for food.A native of eastern SK, her roots are deeply intertwined with the farming culture.For Arlie, Farm One Forty is more than a business; it's a movement. With agritourism becoming a significant pillar of her business, immersive experiences and exquisite on-farm dinners offer visitors a taste of the land's bounty. She's on a mission to bridge the divide between bu...2024-04-0538 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 3On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Stine, Courtney Williams, Amy VanderHeide, Katie Dotterer-Pyle, Andrea Durham, Brook Hickle, Kristen Primrose, Nicole Masters, Kristin Graves and Amanda Griffey.Join us for this special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!!We are starting something a little bit new but we are going to take a look back and share some of the stories that have been told to us on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. 2024-03-2239 minThe Rural Woman PodcastBuilding a Diversified Farm Business with Katie SteereOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katie Steere.Katie Steere is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Wild Earth Farm in Vermont. In addition to raising grass-fed beef and lamb with her husband, she's busy re-imagining how we as humans can live well on this earth.Her current obsessions are women and wool and the magic that happens when the two of them come together. She has recently taken a step back from the day to day of farming to start a wool sponges business and start planning women and wool re...2024-03-0141 minThe Rural Woman PodcastTilling Trust: Fostering Honest Dialogue in Farming Families with Sherri PaulsOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sherri Pauls.Sherri Pauls was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada with half of her childhood living on a Mennonite colony in Mexico. Sherri was saved by grace and loves big. She married a 3rd gen farmer when she was 19 and 10 months later they had their first kid. Sherri has dedicated her life to helping people feel less alone in everything from mental health to being a married in farmer. Sherri acts first, and thinks later. Forgive big, and she says exactly what she’s thinking. ...2024-02-1645 minThe Rural Woman PodcastChampioning the Value of Rural Women with Lauren Van EwykOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Van Ewyk.Lauren Van Ewyk is a speaker, social worker, foster mom, and mental health advocate in agriculture. Featured in media on adoption, foster care, and mental wellness. CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, she and her husband raise sheep in Ontario, working to support farmers and their families in Canada and the US.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/190. . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS[02:01] Lauren’s Background into...2024-02-0250 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFeatured: Empowering Women in Agriculture with TD Agriculture Services, Amie EvansOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amie Evans.Amie Evans is a District Manager with TD Agriculture Services in the Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions and leads a team of Relationship and Account Managers who provide banking solutions, services, and support to primary producers, agriculture businesses, and other operations and businesses within the agricultural industry. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/td-agriculture-services. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:10:50 Bigger challenges for women in 202417:35 Farmers feeling optimistic or str...2024-01-2629 minThe Rural Woman PodcastHigh Country Farming with Noel ColeOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Noel Cole.Noel Cole, a biology graduate, co-manages a small-grain crop farm in Idaho with her husband, in-laws, and two sons, actively engaging in day-to-day operations. As a crop insurance agent, she passionately connects with the agricultural community, leveraging her love for data collection to experiment and enhance the farm's success. Outside farming, Noel indulges in dirt biking and flower cultivation.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/189. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:...2023-12-2241 minThe Rural Woman PodcastCultivating Success: The Mentorship Movement in Women in Ag with Melody Garner-SkibaOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Melody Garner-Skiba.Melody Garner-Skiba, a versatile leader in agriculture brings 23 years of diverse industry experience, including recent roles as the ED of the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and President of the Canadian Sugar Beet Producers. Now dedicated to managing her family ranch and running "Garnering Results," a consulting firm, she is also the President of the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association and a recipient of the 2023 AFSC Women in Ag Award, driven by her passion for building strong communities and fostering growth in the agricultural industry....2023-12-0848 minThe Rural Woman PodcastA Season in Flower Farming with Janis HarrisOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Janis Harris.From a young age, Janis was always drawn to pretty flowers; flowers may be in her blood. After going away to post-secondary education and having a successful optical career, she returned to her roots and is re-kindling her love for flowers. Harris Flower Farm is a 6 acre seasonal cut flower farm that provides beautiful flowers for local farmers markets, weddings and events. This is their 15th growing season. Flowers are produced from March to October, in November and December, wintergreens are used in...2023-11-2441 minThe Rural Woman PodcastHow to Grow Dahlias with Kylie Gray-EilersOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kylie Gray-Eilers.Kylie Gray-Eilers is the owner and founder of Gray Girl Farms a 1st generation flower bulb farm in Royal City. A 4th generation farm girl who didn't have the chance to return to a family farm, Kylie always dreamed about raising her kids in agriculture just like she was. She often speaks on the power of an idea, and the reality of that one idea changing your entire life if you'll let it. Kylie believes small farms can be profitable, but it takes thinking ou...2023-11-1049 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFarming Realities: Beyond the Instagram Filter with Laurel YsebaertOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laurel Ysebaert.Laurel Ysebaert is a first-generation cattle rancher living in Southern Ontario with her husband and two children. She is passionate about using her platform to advocate for agriculture, mental health, and social justice. She operates her farm store, The Mercantile, at Ysebaert Acres on her ranch and online. She is also a photographer and host and creator of The Chore Beer Chats Podcast.. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[09:45] Exploring Different Career Paths to Landing into Farming[18:36] Upfront Costs an...2023-10-2749 minThe Rural Woman PodcastClassroom to Countryside: A Teacher's Journey to Full-Time Farming with Laura Jane BovilleOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laura Jane Boville.Laura Jane is a teacher turned farmer who loves to share her love of gardening, preserving and cooking with everyone!After years of searching, Laura Jane, her husband, and four kids moved to their property just north of Winnipeg in 2019. Bovilles Barnyard grew into a business out of their own desire to be more connected to their food and teach others how to do the same.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wi...2023-10-1339 minThe Rural Woman PodcastGrowing Together: Partnering for Success in Student Agriculture with Anna BowenOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Anna Bowen.Anna Bowen is a dairy farmer, farm business consultant, and freelance writer living in West Wales (UK). She and her partner are in a contract farming agreement milking 300 spring-calving dairy cows managed on a grass-based system. Anna's off-farm work focuses on low-input dairy farms but also covers other dairy systems, beef, sheep, and soil science. She writes for the farming and rural press and on her own website. In 2020 Anna was awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to research how the dairy industry can...2023-09-0146 minThe Rural Woman PodcastFarming The Future: Bridging the Gap in Agricultural Education with Amanda Burzynski & Erin GoldenOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amanda Burzynski & Erin Golden.Amanda and Erin are moms that both have worked in childcare and education. While home with small children, they started an Instagram account to build connections and share the ups and downs of motherhood. From there, they created a magazine called Sapling. Sapling is a child-focused magazine that includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, agriculture-based reading material, seasonal crafts, and fun farm facts. They hope their magazine helps encourage today’s young learners to explore nature and inspire curiosity about agri...2023-08-0447 minThe Rural Woman PodcastThe Harvest of Resilience: Stories of Perseverance After Divorce with Karen DeanOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Karen Dean.Karen is a Canadian bestselling author, motivational speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and proud single mother of three. With a background in dairy farming, Karen embarked on a new chapter of her life after selling her farm following the end of her marriage 11 years ago. Now a completely solo parent, she finds solace and rejuvenation in her hobby farm, which she lovingly refers to as her therapy farm.Karen's motivational speaking engagements are marked by her incredible resilience, positivity, and genuine storytelling. Her own li...2023-07-2146 minThe Rural Woman PodcastThe Homesteaders' Way: Changing Careers and Building Futures with Lisa MillerOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lisa Miller.Lisa is the voice behind the two-acre homestead podcast. She was born and raised in the Silicon Valley. The area she grew up in was kind of an interesting mixture; it was part rural and part suburbia. Lisa was raised by two beautiful parents, and her mom has a farming background which played a significant role in her life.Lisa grew so much of her own food on her property, and she learned a lot about soil health, when to plant and wh...2023-07-0744 minThe Rural Woman PodcastBridging Generations: Navigating Farming with Older Mentors with Haley Ammann-EkstromOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Haley Ammann-Ekstrom.Haley is a 6th generation cattle farmer from southern Minnesota. She is the first female of those six generations to take over the family business. Haley loves being a part of the agriculture industry and helping younger females find their calling. Haley had many mentors growing up in school and 4-H. She wants to be able to do the same for the youth in her community, to help them find their voice and follow their passions, even if that is in a male dominant in...2023-06-2346 minThe Rural Woman PodcastGrowing Up on the Farm: Navigating Challenges and Raising a Family with Arlene HunterOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Arlene Hunter.Arlene and her husband Hugh own and operate Maple-Ain Farms Limited near Smiths Falls, Ontario. A 6th generation family farm, Maple-Ain is home to their herd of purebred Holsteins and one Jersey. They also grow corn, soybeans and hay and are raising their 4 children on the farm, ages 17, 14, 12 and 7.In 2021, Arlene was approached by her friend Caite Palmer with the idea for the Barnyard Language podcast. Their goal was to create a podcast and an online community for farming, ranching and homesteading pa...2023-06-0944 min
The Rural Woman PodcastLove of The Prairies with Jessica MoseOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jessica Mose.Jessica is the owner and maker behind Prairie Soap Shack - An all-natural skincare e-commerce business where she creates modern and eco-friendly products with wildcrafted and homegrown plants. A former nurse and now certified herbalist, Jessica is inspired by nature and the nostalgia of her roots when creating in her business. Connecting to the land is her family's way of life as Jessica and her husband, Adam, have a family generational grain farm as well as grow their own garden and forage for wild pl...2023-03-2436 min
The Rural Woman PodcastTransparency in Growing Local Food with Kendall BallantineOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kendall Ballantine.At the age of 27, Kendall ditched the power suits of her corporate career, as Director of Operations in grocery supply chain, for a life in gumboots on the farm when she opened her business Central Park Farms.Fast forward eight years later, Central Park Farms employs a small team and is a growing direct-to-consumer producer of beef, pork, and chicken supplying the Metro Vancouver market.Through her business, Marketing For Farmers, Kendall provides mentorship and education to farmers and ranchers th...2023-03-1748 min
The Rural Woman PodcastExpanding The Farm with Elise FergusonOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Elise Ferguson.Elise is a professional web developer, movie theatre manager, master gardener, homesteader, mom, candy store owner, beginning farmer, and a person with too many irons in the fire in southwestern Minnesota.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/173. . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS[17:35] Young Farmers Loan[40:10] All About Rural Retail Roundtable Podcast[44:25 ] Rapid Fire. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Ru...2023-03-1053 min
The Rural Woman PodcastConnecting to Our Food with Kate KavanaughOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kate Kavanaugh.Kate Kavanaugh is an entrepreneur, farmer, butcher, nutrition therapist, and host of the Mind, Body, and Soil Podcast. She saw firsthand the power of meat to heal her own body, and in seeking out farmers and ranchers raising meat, she found the power of meat to heal land, too. In 2013, she opened Western Daughters Butcher Shop in Denver, Colorado, with her now-husband, Josh Curtiss, where they source grass-fed and pasture-raised whole animals from local regenerative farmers and ranchers. Kate is now the ho...2023-03-0348 min
The Rural Woman PodcastRooted in Soil with Jenna BrownOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jenna Brown.Jenna earned her B.S. in Biology and Soil Science from the University of Wyoming. After college, she saw herself working in the energy industry and living the big city life with all of her friends enjoying fancy bars and Colorado Avalanche hockey games. However, that all changed in 2020 when she lost her energy industry job and moved to a small town in the middle of nowhere Montana with her two fur babies to pursue a career in agriculture. Not growing up in agriculture, Je...2023-02-2443 min
The Rural Woman PodcastEquine Gestalt: A Path Towards Healing with Alli CaraveoOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alli Caraveo.Alli Caraveo is a stay-at-home mom, first-generation rancher, entrepreneur and Equine Gestaltist™. She pursued her lifelong love for animals by getting her Veterinary Technology degree in 2012. During that time, she was building a family and a ranch with her future husband. Currently, Alli and her family are enjoying the slow life of Central Montana while enjoying a life they have always dreamed of. She has opened up a retreat center and an Equine Gestalt Coaching business where she and her horses help other...2023-02-1044 min
The Rural Woman PodcastWomen's Inclusion in Ag with Diane McKenzieOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Diane McKenzie.Diane McKenzie is a farmer from Warner, Alberta. She grew up in southern Alberta on a mixed-family farm and currently farms with her family - growing grain, feed, forage and Hereford cattle seed stock.Diane's research interest is rural women and their participation in the intergenerational transfer of the family farm. By actively farming with her families, she brings an insider view to asking questions about the inequities women and girls who farm are limited by.For full show notes, in...2023-02-0350 min
The Rural Woman PodcastGrowing Grass and Community with Lindsay HamiltonOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lindsay Hamilton.Lindsay Hamilton from Homegrown Small Town owns and operates 3 successful businesses, 2 of which are in the farming sector. A 5th generation farmer with a passion for growing, soil and education. When not helping to oversee the operations and over 100 employees, she enjoys spending her time on her one-acre garden with her husband and 2 kids, making maple syrup and quilting (Yes, she is only 35 despite her hobbies suggesting otherwise). She is a true believer that there is no such thing as NOT having a...2023-01-2747 min
The Rural Woman PodcastFrom Tech to Regenerative Agriculture with Sarah RiednerOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sarah Riedner.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/166 Sarah Riedner still considers herself a newbie farmer. She and her husband are both first-generation farmers and started officially farming in 2017, although they had been doing urban farming in the backyards of Calgary prior to that. Her farm, Happiness By The Acre, is located just outside of Didsbury, AB on 153 acres of prairie grazing land and riparian areas.Sarah primarily considers herself the "crazy chicken la...2023-01-2053 min
The Rural Woman PodcastHow to Stop Putting Yourself Dead Last with Emily ReuschelOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Emily Reuschel.Emily and her husband, Andrew, raise corn, soybeans, cover crops, and two farm kids in West Central Illinois. Emily is an elementary school teacher turned entrepreneur and thought leader. She cultivates personal and professional growth for rural women through high-level masterminds and retreats, 1:1 coaching, public speaking, digital content, and her podcast: Gather in Growth. Her personalized habit challenge, #YouDoYou82, helps women build strong, attainable and consistent habits to show up for the lives that they love. Her joy list includes red dirt country music, ice...2023-01-061h 01
The Rural Woman PodcastBuilding Community through Regenerative Agriculture with Justine BerryOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Justine Berry.Justine is a second-generation cattle rancher in east central Alberta. Along with her parents and her growing family, they raise Black Angus cattle and direct market their natural grass-fed beef. Justine also works part-time as a registered nurse at the local hospital. Justine is passionate about finding a balance between raising beef and babies and, in her spare time, enjoys hosting or attending regenerative agriculture learning opportunities. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/1632022-12-3054 min
The Rural Woman PodcastTurning a Passion for Horses into a Career with Sierra SeidnerOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sierra Seidner.At 26 years young, Sierra is the owner of Iron Horse Animal Health Products, a company that manufactures high-quality but affordable supplements and feed for horses and livestock like chickens, sheep, and cows. She graduated from Westminster College with a degree in Financial Economics in December of 2018, but after taking her first accounting job, knew that wasn’t the right career path for her. In July 2021, she had the opportunity to purchase Iron Horse, an established company that had been in business since 1967, from founder Dr...2022-12-1648 min
The Rural Woman PodcastStarting a Homestead with Ashley SuttonOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ashley Sutton.Ashley was born and raised on Long Island, NY, about an hour from New York City. It wasn’t until she moved to Colorado for graduate school that she started thinking about where our food comes from. Ashley met her husband in graduate school out west, and he introduced her to the world of agriculture! It wasn’t long before they decided they wanted to keep some animals of their own one day. In March 2020, Ashley and her husband started their homestead in Vermont.Fo...2022-12-0937 min
The Rural Woman PodcastNavigating Postpartum Depression with Elizabeth GoadOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Elizabeth Goad.Elizabeth is a full-time stay-at-home, homesteading mother and wife. Elizabeth is a first-generation farmer, who has always been involved with horses, but her love of farm and family continued to grow as she did. After having her children, her world changed. She went from being a strong, independent woman to finding herself battling postpartum depression and trying to find her place in the world through her role as a mother and caretaker for their home. For full show notes, including links mentioned in...2022-12-0240 min
The Rural Woman PodcastBiblife with Liberty Overalls ft. Kyndall Durakovic BauerOn this special feature episode of The Rural Woman Podcast, you’ll meet Kyndall Durakovic Bauer. Kyndall is a Florida native who has a strong passion for agriculture. She has been working on building her cattle business, KD Cattle Co., for several years now and has always had the vision of using her cattle company to help bridge the gap between producers and consumers by taking extra time to be a source of information to folks with questions about cattle or anything Ag. related. This featured episode is sponsored by Liberty Overalls. Liberty is committed to...2022-11-2232 min
The Rural Woman PodcastRebuilding After Hurricane Fiona with Liane ReevesOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Liane Reeves.Liane is a former city person who moved from Ontario to the most rural part of Nova Scotia to start homesteading on an old Christmas Tree Farm.Liane, along with her husband Chris, arrived in September 2020, having bought their property sight unseen to find it overgrown, abandoned and derelict. With a lot of hard work, learning from mistakes and YouTube, they have made a solid start to turning this place into a working homestead.Liane shares with us how they, al...2022-11-1852 min
The Rural Woman PodcastCreating Your Own Path with Renee GouldOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Renee Gould. Renee married into a large family farming operation near Consort, Alberta but was no stranger to rural life after coming from a small acreage nestled in the foothills of Alberta. She grew up riding and training horses in a variety of disciplines. Now, with two little children, Renee continues to ride when she can and captures the beauty of the land and animals surrounding her on canvas with oil paint when she can’t. By embracing her artistic side and painti...2022-11-1137 min
The Rural Woman Podcast3rd Annual Ask Katelyn Anything hosted by Annabel MorganOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join host Annabel Morgan as she puts Katelyn back on the hot seat for the brand new 3rd annual Ask Katelyn Anything episode. We asked our listeners what they would love to ask Katelyn and Annabel fired all the questions. From gardening, goals all the way to karaoking, this episode has it all! For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/155 . . .This week's episode is brought to you byLiberty Overalls TELUS Ag...2022-11-0449 min
The Rural Woman PodcastREPLAY: Katelyn in the Hot Seat with Host Annabel MorganOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Annabel Morgan.On this week’s episode of The Rural Woman Podcast, our friend Annabel Morgan is putting Katelyn in the guest seat. We asked you to submit the questions that you wanted Annabel to ask Katelyn. Find out more about the life and times of Katelyn on the farm, the breeding plans for Kitty & Babs, plus happily answering an important question left by an ‘anonymous’ fan. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com. . .Thi...2022-10-2838 min
The Rural Woman PodcastREPLAY: Freaky Farmer Friday with Host Annabel MorganOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Annable Morgan. Today’s episode is a little different as you’ll be hearing me be interviewed by my dear friend Annabel Morgan. You may remember Annabel from Episode 20, where I met up with Annabel face-to-face in Montana.Annabel is a rancher and agvocate for the beef industry and really all parts of agriculture. I am so thankful to have Annabel as my self-proclaimed calf mentor. You may remember the story about when I picked up two bottle calves from the auction, and Annabel was my f...2022-10-2144 min
The Rural Woman PodcastOur Soil has a Story: Decisive Farming by TELUS AgOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Andrea Bilodeau. Decisive Farming by the TELUS Agriculture team helps address data management challenges, and optimize production practices for improved efficiency and profitability while leveraging the latest digital technologies to empower and connect farmers. Decisive Farming's solutions include farm management software, soil health applications, including soil sampling and variable rate technology, crop marketing tools and connected devices that leverage TELUS's latest technology capabilities. In this episode, I got to interview Andrea Bilodeau, a Senior Agrologist with TELUS Agriculture.For full sho...2022-10-1848 min
The Rural Woman PodcastUnderstanding from the Land with Dr Melissa Arcand: Diversity Imperative PodcastOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, we are featuring an episode from one of Positively Farming Media members Diversity Imperative with Erin Gowriluk & Hannah Konschuh. You might remember Hannah from Episode 146 when we chatted about Women in Leadership and Gender Diversity.This episode is from Diversity Imperative when they were joined by Dr. Melissa Arcand.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/diversity-imperative. . .This week's episode is brought to you byLiberty Overalls Rudie Jo Mercantile ...2022-10-1457 min
The Rural Woman PodcastCleaning Isn't Parenting with Jane Paul: Barnyard Language PodcastOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, I’m excited to share with you another incredible Positively Farming Media member podcast, Barnyard Language with Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter.They are chatting with Jane Paul of Children's Resources on Wheels. Jane is a child development specialist, a Canadian farmer, and as we say around here, "generally a good shit."For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/barnyard-language . . .This week's episode is brought to you byLiberty Overalls TELU...2022-10-071h 04
The Rural Woman PodcastIt’s Like Walking Into a Bar: Drink & Farm PodcastOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bev from Drink & Farm.You may remember Bev’s name as she is my partner in Positively Farming Media. This episode was so fun; we listened to one of Bev’s favourite Drink & Farm episodes about goats and did some live commentary. If you are looking for a laugh this week, listen in!For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/drink-and-farm. . .This week's episode is brought to you byAGI BinMan...2022-09-301h 00
The Rural Woman PodcastA Spiritual Awakening: The Rural Mindset PodcastOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Erika Leniczek.This week’s Positively Farming Media Podcast Network feature episode is an interview that I did with my friend Erika Leniczek from The Rural Mindset Podcast. You may remember Erika from Episode 127 of The Rural Woman Podcast, where we chatted about how to handle burnout on the farm - which sounds like a really good episode to go back and listen to, especially this time of year. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/theru...2022-09-2349 min
The Rural Woman PodcastExpanding the Garden as a Beginner: Just Grow Something PodcastOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you’ll hear my interview from the Just Grow Something Podcast hosted by Karin Velez, where we chat about my journey into gardening. You may remember Karin from episode 135 of The Rural Woman Podcast. Karin and I also recorded a bonus episode for my patrons all about How to Start a CSA where we dive deep into everything you need to know if you’ve ever been interested in starting your own CSA.To hear that bonus episode, as well as all the other bonus content + my solo podcas...2022-09-1641 min
The Rural Woman PodcastREPLAY Introducing Positively Farming MediaOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bev Ross. On this special episode of The Rural Woman Podcast, you’ll hear a conversation between myself and fellow podcaster Bev Ross, cohost of Drink & Farm + host of The Joy Farmer Podcast. We’re discussing our most recent joint venture, Positively Farming Media. Positively Farming Media is a hub for creators in the food and agriculture space to connect and collaborate for growth. Our Podcast Mastermind is peer-to-peer podcast mentoring group developed with the goal of fostering connection and collaboration between podcasters in the food...2022-09-0925 min
The Rural Woman PodcastTransitioning to a Life in Agriculture with MacKenzie KozlowskiOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet MacKenzie Kozlowski.MacKenzie is most well known for her yoga teaching. Before having her two kids, she travelled the world teaching yoga workshops and trainings. In 2015 she travelled to Alberta to teach yoga workshops, but what she didn't know was that that weekend she would meet her future husband, farmer Mike of Steel Pony Farm. Within six months of meeting, they were married and she was living in rural Alberta. The past 5 years have been an incredible exploration into farming, motherhood, and all things growing, cooking an...2022-09-0252 min
The Rural Woman PodcastAdvancing Women in Ag Conference Mini Interviews Part TWOOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Andrea De Roo, Cassidy Read, Chantele Gouliquer, Emma Van Steekelenburg, Jeannine Messier, Karlene Yakemchuk, Meghan Desjardins, Rayel Daines, Rebecca Senicar, Sandra Dyck and Twyla Jones.Recently I attended and spoke at the Advancing Women in Ag conference. While I was there, I spent some time doing some mini-interviews with some of the incredible women there. This episode is part two of those interviews where you will get to hear from another 11 women in ag and some of their stories and experiences. I hope you en...2022-08-2646 min
The Rural Woman PodcastAdvancing Women in Ag Conference Mini Interviews Part ONEOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Adrianna Graham, B Pratyusha Chennupati, Cesaree Morier, Emily Herder, Jacintha Kulchar, Kaitlyn Kitzan, Lauren Peters, Nicole Coles, Rebecca King, Riley Leeson, Sydney Lydynuik and Trish Tetz.Recently I attended and spoke at the Advancing Women in Ag conference. While I was there, I spent some time doing some mini-interviews with some of the incredible women there. This episode is part one of those interviews where you will get to hear from 12 different women in ag and some of their stories and experiences. I hope yo...2022-08-1942 min
The Rural Woman PodcastBuilding a Farm Legacy with Norma FordyceOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Norma Fordyce.In 1958, Norma and her family planted five acres of strawberries on rented ground. It took them 16 years to get into full-time farming. Norma drove school buses for strawberry pickers, drove trucks to haul sweet corn and beans, and she has hoed a lot of strawberries. Norma loves farming. What she loves about it is that the family can work together. Norma had four sons and now her son Raymond and his children, her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren all work together.For full show not...2022-08-1236 min
The Rural Woman PodcastDiversifying your crops with Christina FordyceOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Christina Fordyce.Christina grew up in the Willamette Valley as a homeschooler who one day aspired to grow her own garden. After graduating college in the midwest, she returned to her hometown to marry her childhood crush Graham - a farmer. She now co-owns Fordyce Farm inc. with her husband and father-in-law. The family farm has grown by leaps and bounds, now seeing the 4th generation of Fordyces running around in the strawberry fields. Christina and Graham have two toddler sons they are raising wh...2022-08-0542 min
The Rural Woman PodcastPromoting Food Independence with Suzette ChaumetteOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Suzette Chaumette. Suzette is a Health Communications Scientist with over 25 years of international and domestic experience and the founder of Food Indy, all about food independence. She is a worm farmer, 4th generation backyard gardener and home chef. You might find her at local estate sales or trying to figure out how to turn old things into new ones.She is a public speaker and also the co-host of the Positively Green Podcast.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the sh...2022-07-291h 02
The Rural Woman PodcastCreating a Fibre community with Kathryn LaframboiseOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kathryn Laframboise.Kathryn is a rookie fibre farmer living on Treaty One land. Alongside her husband, she tends to 20 acres and nearly one hundred lives varying from ducks and geese to horses and alpacas. Kathryn is wildly passionate about community and embodies that as a middle school teacher and graduate student. She is constantly learning to be an advocate for equity through education and sustainable environmental stewardship. She appreciates and strives to support local any chance she gets! Kathryn is in the middle of her Child-Centred An...2022-07-2247 min
The Rural Woman PodcastCreating Year-Round Revenue Streams in Agriculture with Natasha McCraryOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Natasha McCrary.The founder and owner of 1818 Farms is Natasha McCrary. Natasha grew up in Florence, Alabama, and attended the University of Alabama for her college education. In 2011, Natasha became interested in starting a family-run farm to teach her children about sustainability and the importance of the land. Natasha had no experience raising farm animals like Southdown Babydoll sheep, let alone running a farm. But she had an idea of how she could make it work: combine the farm with a small business that wo...2022-07-0852 min
The Rural Woman PodcastWomen in Leadership and Gender Diversity in Agriculture with Hannah KonschuhOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Hannah Konschuh. Hannah Konschuh is a grain farmer, operating Generation Land & Grain Co. near Cluny Alberta, joining her family farm as part of their succession plan. Prior to that, Hannah completed a B.Sc in Agriculture and M.Sc. in Soil Science at the University of Saskatchewan and worked in a number of research and policy roles.Hannah co-launched a podcast called the Diversity Imperative, a podcast about unearthing the agriculture sector’s diversity potential. The podcast has garnered broad industry support and explores many...2022-07-0148 min
The Rural Woman PodcastFacing Your Fears in Agriculture with Marina SchmidtOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Marina Schmidt.Marina’s title of farmwife started in 2019 when she married a farmer. It was a change of a lifetime to go from a small-town girl with no knowledge of agriculture to now living on a 100-acre family farm in Southwestern Ontario. She has jumped right in and has been learning how to drive equipment, take care of cattle, grow a garden, plant and harvest crops, and run a farm business with her husband and his brother while working at a local hospital part-time as an X...2022-06-2434 min
The Rural Woman PodcastHolistic Management 101 with Deanne ChuikoOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Deanne Chuiko.Deanne Chuiko ranches along with her husband John, and their children Matt and Rylee. CJ Ranching is located North of St. Walburg, Saskatchewan. They run a cow-calf and long yearling operation along the Bronson forest, working as close to mother nature as they can.Deanne is an equal partner in the decision-making process and day-to-day operations of their ranch. They manage their business using the Holistic Management framework to make financially, environmentally & socially sound decisions with a strong emphasis on forage management an...2022-06-1750 min
The Rural Woman PodcastSeed Treating Solutions with AGI’s Leanne MarinOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Leanne Marin.Growing up on a multi-generational family farm, Leanne Marin knows life in ag moves fast. Her role with AGI helps her do what she does best: find solutions for producers where they least expect it. Starting her career with AGI in 2017, Leanne began as a product specialist with the STORM Seed Treater line. She spent her time on-farm, side by side with producers to help them become more profitable through advanced seed treating technology. Now in her new role as a Farm Te...2022-06-1427 min
The Rural Woman PodcastNot Your Father's Farm Conference with Simone WeinsteinOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Simone Weinstein.Simone made the leap from a classic 9-5 to self-employment when they joined Celeste at The Conscious Kitchen. They were working in sustainable food consulting and loved working with food entrepreneurs, but there was something missing. Their passion started early, climbing trees and studying snakes, and took them to study Environment & Business at the University of Waterloo and then to the non-profit world. Now working with their partner Celeste, they love being able to practice sustainability with each purchase from a local farm and to...2022-06-1056 min
The Rural Woman PodcastCreating a Community Hub for Farm to Table Zero Waste Meal Delivery with Celeste LopreiatoOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Celeste Lopreiato.Celeste started The Conscious Kitchen at the age of 22. She began cooking regularly from recipe books at the age of ten, and while in school spent her summers working on organic vegetable farms, learning about market gardening and no-till methods. She combined her two passions of cooking and sustainable agriculture into the business and hasn't looked back. The business is currently in its third year of operation. Over the past few years of running The Conscious Kitchen, she's gained experience and knowledge in everything fr...2022-06-0349 min
The Rural Woman PodcastBalancing multiple farming operations with Kendal Van HallOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kendal Van Hall.Kendal Van Hall is a farmer in the Palliser triangle in Alberta. She is an Olds College graduate, where she studied Horticulture before coming back to the family farm and feedlot in 2015, before farming her own piece of ground under her own farm in 2016 with her husband. They farm solely under irrigation in the Eastern Irrigation district.Kendal is also a Brooks and District Feeders Association board member where she is now on her second term. For full show not...2022-05-2737 min
The Rural Woman PodcastThe Path to Becoming a Little More Self Reliant with Ashley ConstanceOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ashley Constance.Ashley is a first-generation homesteader who moved from the big city to pursue more self-reliance on a 3 acre homestead in central Alberta. Along with her husband, she raises laying hens, meat chickens and meat rabbits, grows a large food garden, and is planning to get into dairy goats this coming spring. Her mission is to inspire people to embrace a bit more self-reliance, self-sufficiency and sustainability no matter if they're in a house in the city or on a farm in the country....2022-05-1346 min
The Rural Woman PodcastNavigating Family, Connection, and Community with Alison WeaverOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Alison Weaver.Alison Weaver is a grain farmer, storyteller, and speaker. Alison wants to share with Women in Ag and beyond how to overcome challenges and know you are enough! Alison loves to mentor and cheer women on with their hopes and dreams. Alison is a wife, mom, gramma and avid horseback rider. She loves community and connections. Alison is involved in every aspect of the farm from investment decisions, assessing land, and sustainability protocols to operating machinery and cooking meals. She holds a diploma in Ag...2022-05-0649 min
The Rural Woman PodcastConnecting to Your Community with Caroline FanningOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Caroline Fanning.Caroline Fanning grew in on suburban Long Island, NY, and spent her summers hanging out and working at the beach. She moved upstate for college, where there were no beaches but plenty of farms. Her first farm job was at the Poughkeepsie Farm Project, a 7-acre vegetable farm where she learned the CSA model and where she met Dan Holmes, who would later become her business partner and husband.Over the next fifteen years, they modeled their farm—Restoration Farm— on the Poughke...2022-04-2944 min
The Rural Woman PodcastCreating a Simple and Fulfilling Homestead with Jennifer SpencerOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jennifer Spencer. Jennifer is the farmer behind Yellow Brick Road Farm. She farms with her family on their one-acre homestead on Cape Sable Island, a small island on the southwest tip of Nova Scotia. Their homestead acts as a brooder for their small-scale pastured poultry, pig and beef operation which runs from April till October on their family’s 200-year-old farmland about 30 minutes away. Jennifer loves supporting local agriculture and cultivating community connections with agriculture with everything from setting up a 4 H club in thei...2022-04-2249 min
The Rural Woman PodcastGrowing a Garden from the Ground Up with Karin VelezOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Karin Velez.Karin Velez is a U.S. Marine-turned-farmer-turned-educator. Alongside her husband, she built a small farm focused on raising animals on pasture for meat and eggs and growing fruits and vegetables with no chemical inputs. The farm started simply as a way to provide food for their family, but Karin’s love of gardening quickly turned to thoughts of providing a living for the family, too. What started with a 15-member Community Supported Agriculture program on 5 acres has grown to a 75-member CSA with...2022-04-151h 00
The Rural Woman PodcastRedefining Leadership in Agriculture with Sarah BohnenkampOn this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sarah Bohnenkamp. Sarah is a hope dealer and anti-average advocate.She helps people who want to blaze epic trails and who say "NO!" to mediocre through intensive coaching programs.Sarah serves professionals who are being called to show up in much bigger ways. Leaders who are looking to re-define the rhythm of their leadership.Sarah helps her clients move from merely thinking about making an epic impact, and maybe tinkering around a bit...to actually DOING it.For full show no...2022-04-0853 min