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Farming on PurposeIncome Streams, Marketing Beef, and Taking the Leap with Rancher Jess“I never saw this coming. I never saw the opportunity to come back full circle and continue that.”
Join us in this enjoyable episode of Farming on Purpose with Jess Perez. Jess shares about her family’s history being farmers, how her and her husband moved for his law career, and how Jess found her way back to agriculture. Jess opens up about running a cow/calf operation, getting into selling their beef direct to consumers, and some of the hurdles they’ve faced along the way. Jess also talks about marketing online, sharing your life and story to...2024-05-2157 minFarming on PurposeIncome Streams, Marketing Beef, and Taking the Leap with Rancher Jess“I never saw this coming. I never saw the opportunity to come back full circle and continue that.”
Join us in this enjoyable episode of Farming on Purpose with Jess Perez. Jess shares about her family’s history being farmers, how her and her husband moved for his law career, and how Jess found her way back to agriculture. Jess opens up about running a cow/calf operation, getting into selling their beef direct to consumers, and some of the hurdles they’ve faced along the way. Jess also talks about marketing online, sharing your life and story to...2024-05-2157 minFarming on PurposeFinding Fulfillment on the Farm through Understanding Your Identity“There’s help out there. Like there’s a resource or somebody for you.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dawn Krees. Dawn talked about her podcast Harvesting Her Way, her coaching, and what her clients are wanting to learn more about. Diving deeper into Dawn’s coaching, she explained that it is important to work with your body and as a woman, work with your cycle. Dawn also explained Human Design and how she uses that tool to help her clients understand their personalities and motivations. One great piece of advice Dawn shared...2024-01-0248 minFarming on PurposeFinding Fulfillment on the Farm through Understanding Your Identity“There’s help out there. Like there’s a resource or somebody for you.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dawn Krees. Dawn talked about her podcast Harvesting Her Way, her coaching, and what her clients are wanting to learn more about. Diving deeper into Dawn’s coaching, she explained that it is important to work with your body and as a woman, work with your cycle. Dawn also explained Human Design and how she uses that tool to help her clients understand their personalities and motivations. One great piece of advice Dawn shared...2024-01-0248 minFarming on PurposeThe Farm & Food System - Insurance, Regulation, and Trends toward Self Sufficiency“I think a lot of farmers would like to not rely on the bank or the government, but unfortunately the system and the path we’re heading down today, we rely too heavily on those practices.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Shane Meenen. Shane and I covered a lot of ground in our chat, from A2 milk to insurance. Shane talked about the rules and regulations around regenerative agriculture. Shane discusses government involvement in agriculture, PPE loans, crop and livestock insurance. Shane also advocated for not following tradition if it is no longer s...2023-12-2650 minFarming on PurposeThe Farm & Food System - Insurance, Regulation, and Trends toward Self Sufficiency“I think a lot of farmers would like to not rely on the bank or the government, but unfortunately the system and the path we’re heading down today, we rely too heavily on those practices.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of catching up with Shane Meenen. Shane and I covered a lot of ground in our chat, from A2 milk to insurance. Shane talked about the rules and regulations around regenerative agriculture. Shane discusses government involvement in agriculture, PPE loans, crop and livestock insurance. Shane also advocated for not following tradition if it is no longer s...2023-12-2650 minFarming on PurposeGrowing a Heritage Sheep Operation in California“Probably one of the top three reasons the sheep industry is slowly dwindling is just the amount of work that goes into it is a lot, like you don’t really get paid for that. I wish that was something that, I would still have gotten the sheep anyways, but I wish I would have known that going into it.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Charity Epperson. Charity and I cover quite a few topics in this episode. Charity had the unique childhood experience of growing up on a preserve in rural Californ...2023-12-191h 05Farming on PurposeGrowing a Heritage Sheep Operation in California“Probably one of the top three reasons the sheep industry is slowly dwindling is just the amount of work that goes into it is a lot, like you don’t really get paid for that. I wish that was something that, I would still have gotten the sheep anyways, but I wish I would have known that going into it.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Charity Epperson. Charity and I cover quite a few topics in this episode. Charity had the unique childhood experience of growing up on a preserve in rural Californ...2023-12-191h 05Farming on PurposeRanching with an Eye on Financial Feasibility“Financially right now in agriculture, it’s so expensive to get going. I have no idea how first-generation people do it and I have nothing but respect for them and what they go through to get going.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kendel Hofer. Kendel is the third generation on her family ranch and keeps it going with help from her husband and two boys. Kendel dives into her family history of the ranch and how her father was able to expand it with hard work and help from her grandfather. Kendel shares a...2023-12-1256 minFarming on PurposeRanching with an Eye on Financial Feasibility“Financially right now in agriculture, it’s so expensive to get going. I have no idea how first-generation people do it and I have nothing but respect for them and what they go through to get going.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kendel Hofer. Kendel is the third generation on her family ranch and keeps it going with help from her husband and two boys. Kendel dives into her family history of the ranch and how her father was able to expand it with hard work and help from her grandfather. Kendel shares a...2023-12-1256 minFarming on PurposeGrowing a First Generation Operation with Millennial Rancher Calli Williams“Flexibility pays more than what you can ask for in a salary.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Calli Williams, or you may know her as the Millennial Rancher. Calli shares about her family’s cow/calf operation, how Calli met her husband, Tate, and how they are combining their cattle operation knowledge and making their own cattle operation thrive. Calli said that her involvement in FFA and 4H really shaped her life and who she is today and hopes that her boys want to get involved in those organizations as well. Calli talks ab...2023-12-0545 minFarming on PurposeGrowing a First Generation Operation with Millennial Rancher Calli Williams“Flexibility pays more than what you can ask for in a salary.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Calli Williams, or you may know her as the Millennial Rancher. Calli shares about her family’s cow/calf operation, how Calli met her husband, Tate, and how they are combining their cattle operation knowledge and making their own cattle operation thrive. Calli said that her involvement in FFA and 4H really shaped her life and who she is today and hopes that her boys want to get involved in those organizations as well. Calli talks ab...2023-12-0545 minFarming on PurposeLooking ahead at Ag Finance with a 4th Gen Farmer and Ag Lender“I have developed actual relationships with my customers because it is farming. It is such a small world at the end of the day and all of my customers are either friends or family to me at some point in time. Even customers from previous banks, we still talk and we still have that relationship because you’re in farming and I feel like everybody’s the same in the agriculture community. They’re good people and they’re honest people and they want to help everybody. And I think that’s just agriculture in general.”
In this episode, I...2023-11-2849 minFarming on PurposeLooking ahead at Ag Finance with a 4th Gen Farmer and Ag Lender“I have developed actual relationships with my customers because it is farming. It is such a small world at the end of the day and all of my customers are either friends or family to me at some point in time. Even customers from previous banks, we still talk and we still have that relationship because you’re in farming and I feel like everybody’s the same in the agriculture community. They’re good people and they’re honest people and they want to help everybody. And I think that’s just agriculture in general.”
In this episode, I...2023-11-2849 minFarming on PurposeBuilding Your Dream on God’s Time Through Daily Dedication“I learned a lot about who I was and who I was capable of being and that was just an awesome experience.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Camarie Roorda. Camarie and her family have been involved in agriculture and the rodeo industry for years and Camarie shares about her journey in rodeo. Camarie’s experience in rodeo helped spark her two businesses, the Performance Pony Company and RodeoKids. Camarie explains why she finds it important to invest in kids and help cultivate their passion for ag and rodeo.
About our g...2023-11-2152 minFarming on PurposeBuilding Your Dream on God’s Time Through Daily Dedication“I learned a lot about who I was and who I was capable of being and that was just an awesome experience.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Camarie Roorda. Camarie and her family have been involved in agriculture and the rodeo industry for years and Camarie shares about her journey in rodeo. Camarie’s experience in rodeo helped spark her two businesses, the Performance Pony Company and RodeoKids. Camarie explains why she finds it important to invest in kids and help cultivate their passion for ag and rodeo.
About our g...2023-11-2152 minFarming on PurposeGrowing a 100 year old Meat Market in Rural Kansas“I think that it’s important for consumers to know that when you are in a rural area you cannot receive the same products, sometimes at all.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ashley Comeau. Ashley and her husband, Adam, are the current owners of Brant’s Meat Market in rural Kansas. Brant’s Meat Market has been in operation for over 100 years and Ashley talks about the history of the store and the Brant family and the processes they had in place to run the meat market. While still wanting to hold and hon...2023-11-141h 02Farming on PurposeGrowing a 100 year old Meat Market in Rural Kansas“I think that it’s important for consumers to know that when you are in a rural area you cannot receive the same products, sometimes at all.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ashley Comeau. Ashley and her husband, Adam, are the current owners of Brant’s Meat Market in rural Kansas. Brant’s Meat Market has been in operation for over 100 years and Ashley talks about the history of the store and the Brant family and the processes they had in place to run the meat market. While still wanting to hold and hon...2023-11-141h 02Farming on PurposeFarming on 320 square feet with Leafy Green Farms“That is where when you are starting a new business, you have those challenges. You have to think around the corner. You have to think, ‘I know what I want, now how can I explain it to someone who’s never met me?’”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad Fourby of Leafy Green Farms. Brad’s farm is unique and innovative. Situated in Southeast Kansas, Brad is able to grow his leafy green vegetables year round using climate-controlled shipping containers. Brad shares how his farm got started and the challenges he faced, like ge...2023-11-0757 minFarming on PurposeFarming on 320 square feet with Leafy Green Farms“That is where when you are starting a new business, you have those challenges. You have to think around the corner. You have to think, ‘I know what I want, now how can I explain it to someone who’s never met me?’”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brad Fourby of Leafy Green Farms. Brad’s farm is unique and innovative. Situated in Southeast Kansas, Brad is able to grow his leafy green vegetables year round using climate-controlled shipping containers. Brad shares how his farm got started and the challenges he faced, like ge...2023-11-0757 minFarming on PurposeBuilding Connections with Strong Ag Women with Jana Earp“So there’s a fine line and balance that needs to happen and I know that Texas is good about having those conversations and cattle raisers are active in those conversations and trying to make sure that both sides win and come out with what they need, but that we’re preserving this heritage of these families that have put countless hours and generations into feeding not just America but the world a lot of times.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jana Earp. Jana and I covered quite a few topics in our co...2023-10-3156 minFarming on PurposeBuilding Connections with Strong Ag Women with Jana Earp“So there’s a fine line and balance that needs to happen and I know that Texas is good about having those conversations and cattle raisers are active in those conversations and trying to make sure that both sides win and come out with what they need, but that we’re preserving this heritage of these families that have put countless hours and generations into feeding not just America but the world a lot of times.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jana Earp. Jana and I covered quite a few topics in our co...2023-10-3156 minFarming on PurposeDiversifying the Ranch with Jess at Perigo Hay and Cattle“I think it’s all just a balancing act and just trying to put a pencil to it. We do a lot of penciling because we’re new at this, we’re figuring it out. So what works for our neighbor may not work for us because they’re in a different situation than we are and that’s ok.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jess Trask of Perigo Hay and Cattle. Jess shared about her experience on her family’s hay farm and why they decided to get involved in the cattle industry. N...2023-10-1751 minFarming on PurposeDiversifying the Ranch with Jess at Perigo Hay and Cattle“I think it’s all just a balancing act and just trying to put a pencil to it. We do a lot of penciling because we’re new at this, we’re figuring it out. So what works for our neighbor may not work for us because they’re in a different situation than we are and that’s ok.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jess Trask of Perigo Hay and Cattle. Jess shared about her experience on her family’s hay farm and why they decided to get involved in the cattle industry. N...2023-10-1751 minFarming on PurposeOur Farm Transition Story Part 1 “I think there are still a lot of questions about what the future of the farm is going to look like and what we’re going to do with it. People want to be involved and I’m honestly really grateful for that, that they feel so proud of the family farm, that they want to see things do well and see it succeed and be the beautiful place that they remember it being.”
For this week’s episode, I wanted to share our farm transition story. In past episodes I mentioned our move and a little about our fa...2023-10-1033 minFarming on PurposeOur Farm Transition Story Part 1 “I think there are still a lot of questions about what the future of the farm is going to look like and what we’re going to do with it. People want to be involved and I’m honestly really grateful for that, that they feel so proud of the family farm, that they want to see things do well and see it succeed and be the beautiful place that they remember it being.”
For this week’s episode, I wanted to share our farm transition story. In past episodes I mentioned our move and a little about our fa...2023-10-1033 minFarming on PurposeReturning to & Growing on the Ranch with Kristin Harms“I would say the biggest thing is, you definitely have to put your ego aside and your pride and just know that you’re going to do things wrong and you will learn so much more from doing them wrong than doing them right.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kristin Harms. Kristin shared about the transition she and her husband made from having careers outside of agriculture to having active roles in her family’s Red Angus seedstock operation. Sometimes in agriculture, you have to be creative; Kristin shared some tools they use in the...2023-10-031h 01Farming on PurposeReturning to & Growing on the Ranch with Kristin Harms“I would say the biggest thing is, you definitely have to put your ego aside and your pride and just know that you’re going to do things wrong and you will learn so much more from doing them wrong than doing them right.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Kristin Harms. Kristin shared about the transition she and her husband made from having careers outside of agriculture to having active roles in her family’s Red Angus seedstock operation. Sometimes in agriculture, you have to be creative; Kristin shared some tools they use in the...2023-10-031h 01Farming on PurposeThe Growing Need for Local Meat Processing with Backyard Butchery“I had to learn everything the hard way. I was going to the library all the time when I had time to do that. I’m listening to podcasts all the time. I’m trying to network with people like you and find people on social media and compare and just join all these groups where you can ask questions. That’s really how you get through it; you’ve got to find people who are willing to share their knowledge with you and that’ll save you some of the heartache.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of...2023-09-261h 10Farming on PurposeThe Growing Need for Local Meat Processing with Backyard Butchery“I had to learn everything the hard way. I was going to the library all the time when I had time to do that. I’m listening to podcasts all the time. I’m trying to network with people like you and find people on social media and compare and just join all these groups where you can ask questions. That’s really how you get through it; you’ve got to find people who are willing to share their knowledge with you and that’ll save you some of the heartache.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of...2023-09-261h 10Farming on PurposeHabits & Routines for Your Season With Thea Larsen of Cowgirls Over Coffee“Having a game plan is going to save you time and money in the long run.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Thea Larsen. Thea opened up about how motherhood changes you and how the help you need as a mom isn’t always logistical. Thea also talked about being a ranch wife and working with your loved ones. Her words of wisdom that confrontation doesn’t have to be conflict and communication are important to maintain healthy and functional relationships with your co-workers that are also your family members. Thea shared about the...2023-09-191h 13Farming on PurposeHabits & Routines for Your Season With Thea Larsen of Cowgirls Over Coffee“Having a game plan is going to save you time and money in the long run.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Thea Larsen. Thea opened up about how motherhood changes you and how the help you need as a mom isn’t always logistical. Thea also talked about being a ranch wife and working with your loved ones. Her words of wisdom that confrontation doesn’t have to be conflict and communication are important to maintain healthy and functional relationships with your co-workers that are also your family members. Thea shared about the...2023-09-191h 13Farming on PurposeHow I Found Family Centered Off Farm Income“I love the marketing work that I do. I love solving the problems I get to solve for all the different clients and all the different capacities that I work with. I love that variety.”
For this week’s episode, I wanted to share my story with you! In most of my previous episodes we got to hear stories from people that have inspired me and I thought it was time to give you a little more insight into my life. I talked about how I started freelancing in college and the jobs I had after graduation. With a...2023-08-2831 minFarming on PurposeHow I Found Family Centered Off Farm Income“I love the marketing work that I do. I love solving the problems I get to solve for all the different clients and all the different capacities that I work with. I love that variety.”
For this week’s episode, I wanted to share my story with you! In most of my previous episodes we got to hear stories from people that have inspired me and I thought it was time to give you a little more insight into my life. I talked about how I started freelancing in college and the jobs I had after graduation. With a...2023-08-2831 minFarming on PurposeMaking Rural Food Decisions - Trends, Stress, Change, Nutrition, and Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Bailee Cooper“Stress plays just as big of role as if I were to take every chemical out of my home because that is one more thing that I have to do, that I’m worried about, that’s increasing my anxiety, increasing my cortisol level and I already know that I’m at-risk for cancer and diabetes and both of those are connected to stress.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bailee Cooper. Bailee is a licensed and registered dietitian and she explained some of her research and a published article she wrote. A big topic...2023-08-081h 08Farming on PurposeMaking Rural Food Decisions - Trends, Stress, Change, Nutrition, and Dietary Guidelines with Dr. Bailee Cooper“Stress plays just as big of role as if I were to take every chemical out of my home because that is one more thing that I have to do, that I’m worried about, that’s increasing my anxiety, increasing my cortisol level and I already know that I’m at-risk for cancer and diabetes and both of those are connected to stress.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Bailee Cooper. Bailee is a licensed and registered dietitian and she explained some of her research and a published article she wrote. A big topic...2023-08-081h 08Farming on PurposeLooking Beyond Your Starting Point with Karoline Rose Bohannan“We like to consider ourselves a one-stop-shop, which I think is a phrase I probably started in agriculture marketing that a lot of places use now. To give an idea, we had a customer call and say they forgot to pick up donuts and asked if we could stop and bring donuts, and we said, ‘Yep’. We want to be the call they make and we want to provide that service.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Karoline Rose Bohannan. I have known and worked with Karoline for years and it was so fun to ha...2023-07-2556 minFarming on PurposeLooking Beyond Your Starting Point with Karoline Rose Bohannan“We like to consider ourselves a one-stop-shop, which I think is a phrase I probably started in agriculture marketing that a lot of places use now. To give an idea, we had a customer call and say they forgot to pick up donuts and asked if we could stop and bring donuts, and we said, ‘Yep’. We want to be the call they make and we want to provide that service.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Karoline Rose Bohannan. I have known and worked with Karoline for years and it was so fun to ha...2023-07-2556 minFarming on PurposeFarm Moms and The Comparison Game“I think it’s good to review every once in a while and make sure that the daily routine that we have matches up with our priorities and how we actually want to spend our time on a day to day basis.”
For this week’s episode, I switched things up a bit and am flying solo. Seeing lots of moms, ranch moms, farm moms, etc. on social media, it’s hard not to compare their life to yours, and that comparison is something I wanted to talk about. While I don’t think it is fair to you to com...2023-07-176h 45Farming on PurposeFarm Moms and The Comparison Game“I think it’s good to review every once in a while and make sure that the daily routine that we have matches up with our priorities and how we actually want to spend our time on a day to day basis.”
For this week’s episode, I switched things up a bit and am flying solo. Seeing lots of moms, ranch moms, farm moms, etc. on social media, it’s hard not to compare their life to yours, and that comparison is something I wanted to talk about. While I don’t think it is fair to you to com...2023-07-176h 45Farming on PurposeLocal Food: A System, Not a Trend with Rick McNary of Shop Kansas Farms“I think understanding how things are grown and letting the farmer tell you will calm a lot of the fears placed in people by the major corporations.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rick McNary. Rick used to be a pastor and had the chance to go to Nicaragua on a mission trip. His experience from that trip sparked a passion to connect more people with food. Rick shared how he and his wife started Shop Kansas Farms as a way to give people access to locally grown/produced food and help peop...2023-07-111h 00Farming on PurposeLocal Food: A System, Not a Trend with Rick McNary of Shop Kansas Farms“I think understanding how things are grown and letting the farmer tell you will calm a lot of the fears placed in people by the major corporations.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Rick McNary. Rick used to be a pastor and had the chance to go to Nicaragua on a mission trip. His experience from that trip sparked a passion to connect more people with food. Rick shared how he and his wife started Shop Kansas Farms as a way to give people access to locally grown/produced food and help peop...2023-07-111h 00Farming on PurposeIrons in the Fire with Ranch Mom Jesse Thompson“I still would like to share stories for rural women written by rural women because I feel like it brings people together and makes us feel like we’re not alone in our situation. We live a very unique lifestyle, like it’s one thing to be a mom or a wife, but it’s a whole other added thing to be a farm wife or mom, or a ranch wife or mom. We literally live where we work and work where we live.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jesse Thompson. To me, Jes...2023-07-0348 minFarming on PurposeIrons in the Fire with Ranch Mom Jesse Thompson“I still would like to share stories for rural women written by rural women because I feel like it brings people together and makes us feel like we’re not alone in our situation. We live a very unique lifestyle, like it’s one thing to be a mom or a wife, but it’s a whole other added thing to be a farm wife or mom, or a ranch wife or mom. We literally live where we work and work where we live.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jesse Thompson. To me, Jes...2023-07-0348 minFarming on PurposePart Time Farming Goals and Family Farm Succession with Shifting Family Dynamics“It’s great that we get to bring in Michael’s family’s experience and we’re taking building blocks from that family, but we’re also passing on lessons. With every experience comes a lesson.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Farquhar. Jordan and her husband Michael farm in rural Alberta, Canada with Michael’s family. Jordan shared what farm succession looks like for them and the key to a smooth transition is communication. Jordan explained what their current cattle operation looks like and how they plan to expand and grow their herd. Grow...2023-06-2735 minFarming on PurposePart Time Farming Goals and Family Farm Succession with Shifting Family Dynamics“It’s great that we get to bring in Michael’s family’s experience and we’re taking building blocks from that family, but we’re also passing on lessons. With every experience comes a lesson.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Farquhar. Jordan and her husband Michael farm in rural Alberta, Canada with Michael’s family. Jordan shared what farm succession looks like for them and the key to a smooth transition is communication. Jordan explained what their current cattle operation looks like and how they plan to expand and grow their herd. Grow...2023-06-2735 minFarming on PurposeShifting Perspectives with Michaela Gasseling“I’m a big fan of ‘and’ instead of ‘but’. So it’s ok to say that was incredibly traumatic and I’m incredibly grateful for how it all happened and all the blessings.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michaela Gasseling. Michaela talked about some of her big life events, like being an ultrasound technician, then her and her husband deciding to move back to his family’s farm, and her emergency brain surgery after the birth of her fourth child. Michaela also shared the perspective shift that came after her recovery and how that has shap...2023-06-2147 minFarming on PurposeShifting Perspectives with Michaela Gasseling“I’m a big fan of ‘and’ instead of ‘but’. So it’s ok to say that was incredibly traumatic and I’m incredibly grateful for how it all happened and all the blessings.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Michaela Gasseling. Michaela talked about some of her big life events, like being an ultrasound technician, then her and her husband deciding to move back to his family’s farm, and her emergency brain surgery after the birth of her fourth child. Michaela also shared the perspective shift that came after her recovery and how that has shap...2023-06-2147 minFarming on PurposeExpanding Local Food Businesses and Food Education with Bruce’s Bullseye Farms“If we could come together, our community is not going to have to worry about what happens on the coast to not get us the food we need to sustain ourselves. Why do we have to look so far away for food when it’s right here in our backyard?”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurie Bruce, co-owner of Bruce's Bullseye Farms. Laurie and her husband are first-generation farmers and are working on expanding their farming operation. One way they are expanding is with Laurie’s commercial kitchen. Laurie shared how it started...2023-06-1344 minFarming on PurposeExpanding Local Food Businesses and Food Education with Bruce’s Bullseye Farms“If we could come together, our community is not going to have to worry about what happens on the coast to not get us the food we need to sustain ourselves. Why do we have to look so far away for food when it’s right here in our backyard?”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Laurie Bruce, co-owner of Bruce's Bullseye Farms. Laurie and her husband are first-generation farmers and are working on expanding their farming operation. One way they are expanding is with Laurie’s commercial kitchen. Laurie shared how it started...2023-06-1344 minFarming on PurposeAlaskan Agriculture and a look at the Remote Food Supply Chain“The state of Alaska hasn’t been very agriculturally-minded. There’s been comments made by some legislators that in the past said that agriculture doesn’t really matter, we get all of it from the lower 48, it’s ok. So we don’t have a lot of infrastructure to support agriculture but we are trying to change that.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hailey Edwards. Hailey shared what it’s like living in Alaska and spoiler alert: it’s not like those Alaskan reality television shows make it seem. Hailey also explained what the...2023-05-3055 minFarming on PurposeAlaskan Agriculture and a look at the Remote Food Supply Chain“The state of Alaska hasn’t been very agriculturally-minded. There’s been comments made by some legislators that in the past said that agriculture doesn’t really matter, we get all of it from the lower 48, it’s ok. So we don’t have a lot of infrastructure to support agriculture but we are trying to change that.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hailey Edwards. Hailey shared what it’s like living in Alaska and spoiler alert: it’s not like those Alaskan reality television shows make it seem. Hailey also explained what the...2023-05-3055 minFarming on PurposeBridging the Gap in Ag Culture with Megan Larson“We really need more people outside of the community advocating, but we also need more people to say, ‘ Hey, your job is stressful. I could not do it. I could never do what you do, but I support you.’”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Meg West. Even though Meg did not grow up in the agriculture industry, it is her passion to advocate for those in agriculture. Meg explains why she loves the western lifestyle and why it is important for her to advocate for mental health resources and accessibility for people i...2023-05-2339 minFarming on PurposeBridging the Gap in Ag Culture with Megan Larson“We really need more people outside of the community advocating, but we also need more people to say, ‘ Hey, your job is stressful. I could not do it. I could never do what you do, but I support you.’”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Meg West. Even though Meg did not grow up in the agriculture industry, it is her passion to advocate for those in agriculture. Meg explains why she loves the western lifestyle and why it is important for her to advocate for mental health resources and accessibility for people i...2023-05-2339 minFarming on PurposeBehind the Scenes of Ranch Mom Life & Ag Homeschooling with Lindsey Huseman“That is something that I absolutely love about where we’re living and our neighbors is just everybody helping out and you know you always have somebody that you can call.” In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lindsey Huseman. Lindsey and her husband, Mark, manage Huseman Ranch with the help of their two kids ages 7 and 9. Lindsey explained what it's like for her to homeschool her kids and be active on the farm. It was quite the shift for Lindsey to go from being a high school Ag teacher to a farm mom homeschooling her kiddos...2023-05-1646 minFarming on PurposeBehind the Scenes of Ranch Mom Life & Ag Homeschooling with Lindsey Huseman“That is something that I absolutely love about where we’re living and our neighbors is just everybody helping out and you know you always have somebody that you can call.” In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Lindsey Huseman. Lindsey and her husband, Mark, manage Huseman Ranch with the help of their two kids ages 7 and 9. Lindsey explained what it's like for her to homeschool her kids and be active on the farm. It was quite the shift for Lindsey to go from being a high school Ag teacher to a farm mom homeschooling her kiddos...2023-05-1646 minFarming on PurposeMarket Shifts in Direct to Consumer Marketing in the Beef Industry with Linnea Langusch“Video is such a powerful tool when it comes to communicating about agriculture with consumers because it’s not a big Hollywood production that’s getting edited. It’s just somebody in their field talking about their cattle. It’s just real and authentic.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Linnea Langusch. Linnea dives into her research she performed while working on her Master’s degree. Linnea shares how COVID-19 made her shift her research and how it affected the beef industry. She then explains what obstacles the beef industry faced during the peak times o...2023-05-091h 00Farming on PurposeMarket Shifts in Direct to Consumer Marketing in the Beef Industry with Linnea Langusch“Video is such a powerful tool when it comes to communicating about agriculture with consumers because it’s not a big Hollywood production that’s getting edited. It’s just somebody in their field talking about their cattle. It’s just real and authentic.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Linnea Langusch. Linnea dives into her research she performed while working on her Master’s degree. Linnea shares how COVID-19 made her shift her research and how it affected the beef industry. She then explains what obstacles the beef industry faced during the peak times o...2023-05-091h 00Farming on PurposePoint Where You Aim with Ashley Jackson“I would say trajectory is a keyword. When you pull back a slingshot or a bow and point it somewhere, it’s going to go wherever you point it. Where you’re aiming is where you’re going.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ashley Jackson. You might know Ashley as The Boot Babe on Instagram or TikTok. Ashley started The Boot Babe to be more inclusive for all types of women to share the experience of wearing cowboy boots. Ashley also shared how important it is to be involved in your community e...2023-05-0242 minFarming on PurposePoint Where You Aim with Ashley Jackson“I would say trajectory is a keyword. When you pull back a slingshot or a bow and point it somewhere, it’s going to go wherever you point it. Where you’re aiming is where you’re going.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ashley Jackson. You might know Ashley as The Boot Babe on Instagram or TikTok. Ashley started The Boot Babe to be more inclusive for all types of women to share the experience of wearing cowboy boots. Ashley also shared how important it is to be involved in your community e...2023-05-0242 minFarming on PurposeOur Food Decision Impacts on Food Insecurity“Food impacts everything we do. Food decisions are so complicated, so seeking to better understand those decisions and the importance of those decisions to ourselves and our families is the best way for us to make sure other families get fed.”
In this episode, I continue the conversation about food accessibility and dive a little deeper into it. (If you missed the first part of this conversation, check out episode 23.) For clarity and to make sure we are all on the same page, I define some of the terms I talk about that go along with food acce...2023-04-2553 minFarming on PurposeOur Food Decision Impacts on Food Insecurity“Food impacts everything we do. Food decisions are so complicated, so seeking to better understand those decisions and the importance of those decisions to ourselves and our families is the best way for us to make sure other families get fed.”
In this episode, I continue the conversation about food accessibility and dive a little deeper into it. (If you missed the first part of this conversation, check out episode 23.) For clarity and to make sure we are all on the same page, I define some of the terms I talk about that go along with food acce...2023-04-2553 minFarming on PurposeThe Financial Planning and Grace that Makes Multi Family Farms Possible with Lydia Hiesterman“I feel like we’re able to do what we do because we have evolved over time.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lydia Hiesterman. Lydia shared a little about her family’s farm operation and the complexities that come with farming with multiple families. Lydia expressed the value of planning and farm succession and shared her personal experience with farm succession. Lydia also gave advice on how to find and select a financial advisor that would work for you and your family’s needs.
About our guest: Lydia Hiesterm...2023-04-1849 minFarming on PurposeThe Financial Planning and Grace that Makes Multi Family Farms Possible with Lydia Hiesterman“I feel like we’re able to do what we do because we have evolved over time.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Lydia Hiesterman. Lydia shared a little about her family’s farm operation and the complexities that come with farming with multiple families. Lydia expressed the value of planning and farm succession and shared her personal experience with farm succession. Lydia also gave advice on how to find and select a financial advisor that would work for you and your family’s needs.
About our guest: Lydia Hiesterm...2023-04-1849 minFarming on PurposeOur Food Supply Chain and the Farm to Fork Gap in Food Accessibility“It's not realistic for most of us at this point in time to assume that we can be completely independent of the food system and what it has evolved to be."
In this episode, I talk about a topic that I find very important and has been on my mind for quite some time. Safe and accessible food is a privilege and one I believe everyone should have. In this episode, I discuss what quality food is and how it can be different for everyone. I also share my experience with disconnection from food and how it ha...2023-04-1137 minFarming on PurposeOur Food Supply Chain and the Farm to Fork Gap in Food Accessibility“It's not realistic for most of us at this point in time to assume that we can be completely independent of the food system and what it has evolved to be."
In this episode, I talk about a topic that I find very important and has been on my mind for quite some time. Safe and accessible food is a privilege and one I believe everyone should have. In this episode, I discuss what quality food is and how it can be different for everyone. I also share my experience with disconnection from food and how it ha...2023-04-1137 minFarming on PurposeSystems for managing life & work on the farm with Natalie Egger“The thing about motherhood, and I say this about my business too, cookiecutter solutions don’t work. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for you or for your child. Each child is different and it is like a learning process for each of them because they’re all so different.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Natalie Egger. Natalie discussed how she started her business helping clients get more organized and be more efficient with their time. As a mother of 5, Natalie shared how she uses her business practices in her home...2023-03-281h 07Farming on PurposeSystems for managing life & work on the farm with Natalie Egger“The thing about motherhood, and I say this about my business too, cookiecutter solutions don’t work. What works for one person won’t necessarily work for you or for your child. Each child is different and it is like a learning process for each of them because they’re all so different.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Natalie Egger. Natalie discussed how she started her business helping clients get more organized and be more efficient with their time. As a mother of 5, Natalie shared how she uses her business practices in her home...2023-03-281h 07Farming on PurposeFarm Kid Parenting and Moving the Farm Across State Lines with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms“Everybody has their role and that’s another thing, know your role; delegate as well. Because when you try to do everything on your own, that’s when it’s going to fall apart. That’s where overwhelm sets in.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms. I recently came across Kerissa and her family’s farm on Instagram and I’m so glad I did! Kerissa shared how she and her husband, Steve, along with their 6 kids, started their farm in Colorado and recently moved everything to Missouri to continue livi...2023-03-211h 10Farming on PurposeFarm Kid Parenting and Moving the Farm Across State Lines with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms“Everybody has their role and that’s another thing, know your role; delegate as well. Because when you try to do everything on your own, that’s when it’s going to fall apart. That’s where overwhelm sets in.”
In this episode, I had the opportunity to sit down with Kerissa Taylor of 1984 Farms. I recently came across Kerissa and her family’s farm on Instagram and I’m so glad I did! Kerissa shared how she and her husband, Steve, along with their 6 kids, started their farm in Colorado and recently moved everything to Missouri to continue livi...2023-03-211h 10Farming on PurposeHomesteading Skills with a Farm Family with 14 Hands Ranch“I would say we are more of a farm than a homestead but to me it’s more this is how our grandparents were living and how they were raised and they were pretty self-sufficient and independent people and we just feel like that for us right now is the best thing we can do.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and neighbor, Jada Sharp. Jada shared with us how her and her family got started on their farm with goats and sheep and how their farm has changed along with he...2023-03-1441 minFarming on PurposeHomesteading Skills with a Farm Family with 14 Hands Ranch“I would say we are more of a farm than a homestead but to me it’s more this is how our grandparents were living and how they were raised and they were pretty self-sufficient and independent people and we just feel like that for us right now is the best thing we can do.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with my friend and neighbor, Jada Sharp. Jada shared with us how her and her family got started on their farm with goats and sheep and how their farm has changed along with he...2023-03-1441 minFarming on PurposeKansas Hop Farming and Entrepreneurship with The Tipsy Farmer“There’s so many things to do on the farm. So many jobs and so many places to fit in but, I just didn’t feel like any of them were where I wanted to be or where I wanted to fit.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brandi Lahey, or you might know her as The Tipsy Farmer. I had so much fun learning about Brandi’s journey growing hops and all that goes into growing, harvesting, and drying hops. Brandi shared why she started The Tipsy Farmer Mobile Bar and the highs a...2023-03-071h 03Farming on PurposeKansas Hop Farming and Entrepreneurship with The Tipsy Farmer“There’s so many things to do on the farm. So many jobs and so many places to fit in but, I just didn’t feel like any of them were where I wanted to be or where I wanted to fit.”
In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Brandi Lahey, or you might know her as The Tipsy Farmer. I had so much fun learning about Brandi’s journey growing hops and all that goes into growing, harvesting, and drying hops. Brandi shared why she started The Tipsy Farmer Mobile Bar and the highs a...2023-03-071h 03Farming on PurposeMental Health is Not a Dirty Word in Agriculture with Jason Medows“It’s not that I don’t have the time; I do have the time, I choose to spend the time on other things. We all make time for the things that are most important to us. We always do. Whatever is most important to you is going to look different from time to time and from other people, but we all make time for things that are most important to us.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Medows and discussing a very important topic, mental health in agriculture. Jason touched on why s...2023-02-2137 minFarming on PurposeMental Health is Not a Dirty Word in Agriculture with Jason Medows“It’s not that I don’t have the time; I do have the time, I choose to spend the time on other things. We all make time for the things that are most important to us. We always do. Whatever is most important to you is going to look different from time to time and from other people, but we all make time for things that are most important to us.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of sitting down with Jason Medows and discussing a very important topic, mental health in agriculture. Jason touched on why s...2023-02-2137 minFarming on PurposeDeveloping Routines for Ranch Roles and Profitability with Marli Scarborough“On Sunday I’ll try to sit down with an actual piece of paper… and just kind of brainstorm everything that’s happening that week, everything I would like to get done, and everything that really needs to get done to just get it all out there and see that list.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Marli Scarborough about a topic I love, efficiency and productivity. First, Marli shared that with the passing of her mother, roles and responsibilities on the ranch had to adjust. Along with her dad and two younger brothers, th...2023-02-0740 minFarming on PurposeDeveloping Routines for Ranch Roles and Profitability with Marli Scarborough“On Sunday I’ll try to sit down with an actual piece of paper… and just kind of brainstorm everything that’s happening that week, everything I would like to get done, and everything that really needs to get done to just get it all out there and see that list.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Marli Scarborough about a topic I love, efficiency and productivity. First, Marli shared that with the passing of her mother, roles and responsibilities on the ranch had to adjust. Along with her dad and two younger brothers, th...2023-02-0740 minFarming on PurposeTime vs. Money and Opportunity Cost on the Farm“Understanding exactly what value we place on our time and how we spend our time and different tasks we’re doing with our time, is what can allow us to make the best decisions possible for us and for our farm.”
In this episode, I wanted to share the importance of making sure you put a value on your time because like the saying, “time is money.” This might be a difficult perspective to view as a farmer or a business owner, but if you think of it as, “how much would I have to pay someone else to do th...2023-01-3142 minFarming on PurposeTime vs. Money and Opportunity Cost on the Farm“Understanding exactly what value we place on our time and how we spend our time and different tasks we’re doing with our time, is what can allow us to make the best decisions possible for us and for our farm.”
In this episode, I wanted to share the importance of making sure you put a value on your time because like the saying, “time is money.” This might be a difficult perspective to view as a farmer or a business owner, but if you think of it as, “how much would I have to pay someone else to do th...2023-01-3142 minFarming on PurposeSelf Awareness and Good Movement through the Enneagram with Terryn Drieling“The enneagram is not an end all be all. Plenty of people do just fine without knowing the enneagram, but it does help expedite the self-awareness process. And when we’re more self-aware we can be better communicators. It’s just better for us and better for our relationships the more self-aware we can become.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Terryn Drieling about a topic I enjoy and find fascinating, enneagrams. Terryn briefly explains each type of enneagram's characteristics and their motivations. She then talks about how being self-aware and knowing your enneagra...2023-01-2456 minFarming on PurposeSelf Awareness and Good Movement through the Enneagram with Terryn Drieling“The enneagram is not an end all be all. Plenty of people do just fine without knowing the enneagram, but it does help expedite the self-awareness process. And when we’re more self-aware we can be better communicators. It’s just better for us and better for our relationships the more self-aware we can become.”
In this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with Terryn Drieling about a topic I enjoy and find fascinating, enneagrams. Terryn briefly explains each type of enneagram's characteristics and their motivations. She then talks about how being self-aware and knowing your enneagra...2023-01-2456 minFarming on PurposeBeginning Farming and Resetting Your Farm Practices with DL Lautenbach“That point that I’ve heard you talk about before, about knowing what’s important to you and knowing what success means to you is so important for any of the purchasing decisions you make and has to guide everything.”
In this episode, I got the chance to chat with DL Lautenbach, a farmer from Washington. DL shares how he got started in the cattle industry as well as some of his practices and the challenges that come with them. In our conversation, DL divulges how he and his family changed from their consumer lifestyle to a more cons...2023-01-1748 minFarming on PurposeBeginning Farming and Resetting Your Farm Practices with DL Lautenbach“That point that I’ve heard you talk about before, about knowing what’s important to you and knowing what success means to you is so important for any of the purchasing decisions you make and has to guide everything.”
In this episode, I got the chance to chat with DL Lautenbach, a farmer from Washington. DL shares how he got started in the cattle industry as well as some of his practices and the challenges that come with them. In our conversation, DL divulges how he and his family changed from their consumer lifestyle to a more cons...2023-01-1748 minFarming on PurposeToss Your To-Do List for a Minute“There are so many stories from people in my life that I would like to hear and I need to take time to hear them.”
In this episode, I wanted to share with you a reminder to be more present. I find it is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holiday season and focus too much on my to-do list tasks, that I sometimes forget to be present with my family. Spending time with family and making memories is so important, and after losing my grandma this year, you realize time with your...2023-01-1006 minFarming on PurposeToss Your To-Do List for a Minute“There are so many stories from people in my life that I would like to hear and I need to take time to hear them.”
In this episode, I wanted to share with you a reminder to be more present. I find it is so easy to get caught up in the busyness of the holiday season and focus too much on my to-do list tasks, that I sometimes forget to be present with my family. Spending time with family and making memories is so important, and after losing my grandma this year, you realize time with your...2023-01-1006 minFarming on PurposeWhen You Have to Wait to Expand the Farm“Leaning in to where you are and finding the resources you already have accessible to you to make the most of the situation.”
In this episode, I wanted to talk about my current season of life and it happens to be a waiting season. For me, I’m not a big fan of waiting. I like to have a plan so this period of wait and see has not been easy. However, I’m coming around to accepting this is where me and my family are at in our farming journey, and I talk about some things I’m doing...2023-01-0321 minFarming on PurposeWhen You Have to Wait to Expand the Farm“Leaning in to where you are and finding the resources you already have accessible to you to make the most of the situation.”
In this episode, I wanted to talk about my current season of life and it happens to be a waiting season. For me, I’m not a big fan of waiting. I like to have a plan so this period of wait and see has not been easy. However, I’m coming around to accepting this is where me and my family are at in our farming journey, and I talk about some things I’m doing...2023-01-0321 minFarming on PurposeComparing our Capacity as Farm Moms with your host Lexi Wright“Nothing looks like you think it will in motherhood.”
In this episode, I wanted to talk about motherhood and what being a mother on a farm looks like for me. My motherhood journey was not what I had anticipated and I had a hard time accepting that I couldn’t be as active on the farm as I wanted to be or thought I would be. Once I accepted that in this season of motherhood, my roles on the farm are different but will change one day, I am able to enjoy where I am in this season...2022-12-2731 minFarming on PurposeComparing our Capacity as Farm Moms with your host Lexi Wright“Nothing looks like you think it will in motherhood.”
In this episode, I wanted to talk about motherhood and what being a mother on a farm looks like for me. My motherhood journey was not what I had anticipated and I had a hard time accepting that I couldn’t be as active on the farm as I wanted to be or thought I would be. Once I accepted that in this season of motherhood, my roles on the farm are different but will change one day, I am able to enjoy where I am in this season...2022-12-2731 minFarming on PurposeShifting Seasons in Motherhood and Ranching with Richelle Barrett“Learn to be ok with where you are at in your life.”
Richelle Barrett, a cattle rancher from Montana, joins us this week to talk about navigating ranching with your family and some of the struggles that come with being a cattle rancher. Richelle also speaks on being in the evaluation phase of her ranching journey and how to be ok with where she is, even if it's not what she imagined life would look like.
In addition to being a cattle rancher with her husband and parents, Richelle is also a mother to two wonde...2022-12-2053 minFarming on PurposeShifting Seasons in Motherhood and Ranching with Richelle Barrett“Learn to be ok with where you are at in your life.”
Richelle Barrett, a cattle rancher from Montana, joins us this week to talk about navigating ranching with your family and some of the struggles that come with being a cattle rancher. Richelle also speaks on being in the evaluation phase of her ranching journey and how to be ok with where she is, even if it's not what she imagined life would look like.
In addition to being a cattle rancher with her husband and parents, Richelle is also a mother to two wonde...2022-12-2053 minFarming on PurposeHow Veterans are Learning to Start Small at the SAVE Farm with Tod BuntingCreating a pathway to farming
Tod Bunting joins us this week to share about the resources he and his team have developed to support veterans and introduce them to farming as a career. Tod is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education (SAVE) Farm, based in Manhattan, Kansas.
The SAVE Farm exists to provide therapy, as needed, and hands-on teaching to veterans and transitioning service members through experienced professionals. Tod believes that farming or ranching is a natural transition for veterans, because both paths provide a tangible purpose.
2022-12-1349 minFarming on PurposeHow Veterans are Learning to Start Small at the SAVE Farm with Tod BuntingCreating a pathway to farming
Tod Bunting joins us this week to share about the resources he and his team have developed to support veterans and introduce them to farming as a career. Tod is the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Servicemember Agricultural Vocation Education (SAVE) Farm, based in Manhattan, Kansas.
The SAVE Farm exists to provide therapy, as needed, and hands-on teaching to veterans and transitioning service members through experienced professionals. Tod believes that farming or ranching is a natural transition for veterans, because both paths provide a tangible purpose.
2022-12-1349 minFarming on PurposeTips for Managing your Mindset as a Young ProducerIdentify your “why” and let that inform your mindset
This week’s guest, John Sachse, is a Kansas-based mindset coach helping people to discover their full potential through fitness. Fitness is both mental and physical, and John talks us through how establishing a routine can help you make intentional choices for personal growth.
The first steps in creating a growth mindset for yourself are: establishing routines, visualizing goals, and reverse engineering your life. John is passionate about using routines and small goals to help you reach your overarching goal to reach your “why”.
In additio...2022-11-2939 minFarming on PurposeTips for Managing your Mindset as a Young ProducerIdentify your “why” and let that inform your mindset
This week’s guest, John Sachse, is a Kansas-based mindset coach helping people to discover their full potential through fitness. Fitness is both mental and physical, and John talks us through how establishing a routine can help you make intentional choices for personal growth.
The first steps in creating a growth mindset for yourself are: establishing routines, visualizing goals, and reverse engineering your life. John is passionate about using routines and small goals to help you reach your overarching goal to reach your “why”.
In additio...2022-11-2939 minFarming on PurposeThe Power of Courage in Farm Management Discussions with Elaine FroeseHelping farm families communicate and resolve conflict
If there is one thing Elaine Froese is passionate about, it’s that conflict is not a bad thing. This week’s guest, Elaine Froese, is Canada’s Farm Whisperer. She spends her time coaching farm families through growth and transition, with an emphasis on understanding.
Elaine grew up as a farm kid, and fell in love with and married a seed farmer over 40 years ago. Together, she and her husband have had their fair share of growth and change on the farm. In this episode, she shared with us...2022-11-2259 minFarming on PurposeThe Power of Courage in Farm Management Discussions with Elaine FroeseHelping farm families communicate and resolve conflict
If there is one thing Elaine Froese is passionate about, it’s that conflict is not a bad thing. This week’s guest, Elaine Froese, is Canada’s Farm Whisperer. She spends her time coaching farm families through growth and transition, with an emphasis on understanding.
Elaine grew up as a farm kid, and fell in love with and married a seed farmer over 40 years ago. Together, she and her husband have had their fair share of growth and change on the farm. In this episode, she shared with us...2022-11-2259 minFarming on PurposeAn Individual Approach to Ag and Rural Mental HealthThis is an important topic; one that can’t be summed up with simple numbers and data. Real people face mental health issues everyday. It’s important to remember that they’re people, with lives and families and friends.
In this episode, I wanted to talk about the reality that mental health issues are very prevalent in all facets of the agriculture industry. Specifically, farming is a very isolating career, which can magnify mental health issues.
If you, or someone you know, are facing mental health challenges of any kind, I encourage you to talk to someo...2022-11-1538 minFarming on PurposeAn Individual Approach to Ag and Rural Mental HealthThis is an important topic; one that can’t be summed up with simple numbers and data. Real people face mental health issues everyday. It’s important to remember that they’re people, with lives and families and friends.
In this episode, I wanted to talk about the reality that mental health issues are very prevalent in all facets of the agriculture industry. Specifically, farming is a very isolating career, which can magnify mental health issues.
If you, or someone you know, are facing mental health challenges of any kind, I encourage you to talk to someo...2022-11-1538 min