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| S5E6: Christina Chu, connecting athletes to food as fuel and celebrating the power of beef | 15 Oct 2024 | 00:47:21 | |
Christina Chu, MS, RD, CSSD is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from youth baseball to professional combat athletes through individual nutrition counseling and team talks. Her portfolio includes working with MLB, UFC, NWSL, Bellator, NCAA D1-D3, NAIA, and tactical athletes; presenting at Harvard Law School, Jordan Brand’s Flight Academy, DePaul University, and sports professional conferences (CPSDA, NHSSCA, CATS); and media consulting for brands like Gatorade Performance Partner, Chomps, and Primark. Christina earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree in Clinical Nutrition at Boston University and has had past sports nutrition experiences at IMG+, Boston University Athletics and the UFC Performance Institute. Connect with Christina: IG: @christinaychu Check out PrimePlus Beef Bars: https://primepluswagyu.com/AGCHICKS Ag Gear: https://ag-gear.rfrl.co/egnjj Shop Ag Chicks Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Connect with Ally Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks Subscribe on YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| S5E5: Alyssa Walsh on how Sweet Briar Creative is redefining agriculture marketing | 17 Sep 2024 | 00:44:02 | |
Alyssa Walsh is the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative. She’s a proud ‘Cyclone’ graduate, an Iowa native, and has recently set roots in Kansas with her husband Daniel. Located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Alyssa is surrounded by the pulse of the cattle industry, which fuels her inspiration daily. Together they run Regal Cattle, an operation focused on equipping youth with the tools to succeed in the show ring for a season, & the genetics to build a business for generations. Alyssa started Sweet Briar Creative from the ground up during her time at Iowa State University. The original goals of the business was to display her self-taught videography and graphic design skills to future employers. As the business grew, she leaned on God’s calling for her life and took it full-time following graduation. Alyssa moved to Fort Worth, Texas where the business truly had the chance to grow from a college portfolio into the uniquely specialized marketing agency that it is today. Sweet Briar Creative now serves clients all across the country & even worldwide. Since that leap of faith, Alyssa has loved the opportunity to speak on stages near and far about the importance of starting to chase your dreams now, not later. Committed to igniting the entrepreneurial spark in young people, she is enthusiastic about continuing to grow awareness and drive positive change on this topic. Alongside these efforts, Alyssa recently launched a set of digital courses, instructing eager students of all ages how to learn design and video techniques. Above all she attributes her success in business to God’s sovereign plan for her life. She hopes that SBC continues to point her audience towards Christ, and aims to keep Him at the forefront of it all. You can walk with Alyssa on her entrepreneurship adventures at @SweetBriarCreative & @Regal_Cattle Check out PrimePlus Beef Bars: https://primepluswagyu.com/AGCHICKS Ag Gear: https://ag-gear.rfrl.co/egnjj Shop Ag Chicks Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Connect with Ally Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks Subscribe on YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 30: Kelley Ranly | 19 Mar 2024 | 00:41:59 | |
Kelley Ranly serves as an Extension Program Specialist for Texas 4-H and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension where she is responsible for coordinating and organizing statewide agricultural leadership programs for high-school-aged youth across Texas. In this role, she also oversees Texas 4-H Horse Validation and is on the leadership team for the Texas State 4-H Horse Show. Kelley began working for Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and Texas 4-H while she was a student at Texas A&M. She worked in Texas Steer and Heifer Validation for two years before moving into the role of assisting with youth leadership programs. She continued to work in this capacity for about three years before moving into her current position. Kelley recognized her love for agriculture and the western way of life at a very young age. She grew up showing livestock and rodeoing, but really found her niche in the horse world while attending college at Texas A&M University. Kelley obtained a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science with a minor in Business Administration at Texas A&M University before going on to complete her Master of Agribusiness, also at Texas A&M. While completing her degrees, Kelley was a member of the Texas A&M Ranch Horse Team for four years, which uncovered her deep love for reined cow horses. In her spare time, Kelley also enjoys working with livestock and hay producers to maximize profitability on their pastures, serving at her church, and watching Aggie sports. Follow Kelley: @kelleyranly @texasyouthlivestockandagri1300 Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 17: Lesley Kelly | 28 Sep 2020 | 00:23:12 | |
In today's episode I sit down with Saskatchewan's very own, Lesley Kelly and talk about agriculture as a community, need for a focus on mental health, as well as finding a way to bridge the gap between consumers and producers. More on Lesley: Lesley Kelly actively farms with her family at Watrous, Saskatchewan. Lesley is the head and heart behind the High Heels & Canola Fields blog where she dispels myths about agriculture and brings consumers and farmers together. She started the blog four years ago to promote agriculture and farmers, create community and have fun. A place to share stories and the whys and a place for her and others to learn, grow, smile and connect. Lesley’s goal in being involved in agriculture beyond the farm from blogging, being a co-host on What The Farm podcast with Rob Sharkey and vlogging (Riding in Cabs with Farmers) is to bring people together, create conversation, collaborate and identify solutions that help both the industry and consumers. Mental health is near and dear to her heart. Lesley has been a leader in advocating for mental health in agriculture. She's been a part of the national Bell Let's Talk campaign and co-founded the Do More Agriculture Foundation whose mission is to break barriers and support all producers in taking care of their mental well-being. She was recognized by the Regina YWCA with the Women of Distinction award for this work. When Lesley isn't in the field, you can find her running to the hockey rink with her boys, taking pictures, going for a run on country roads, learning how to cook for a harvest crew and traveling with her husband, Matt. *Connect with Lesley* IG: @highheelsandcanolafields FB:@highheelsandcanolafields Website: http://highheelsandcanolafields.com/ Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 16: Annaliese Wegner | 21 Sep 2020 | 00:18:28 | |
I had the privilege to sit down with Annaliese and talk about her family dairy and how she started sharing her story through social media. More on Annaliese: Annaliese Wegner. Dairy farmer, twin mom, Wisconsin girl and lover of cheese. **Connect with Annaliese** IG: @modfarmchick FB: @modfarmchick Blog: www.moderndayfarmchick.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 15: Michelle Miller | 14 Sep 2020 | 00:41:11 | |
Michelle Miller has taken the "Ag-vocate" world by storm with her sense of humor, application of science and facts, and ability to share Agriculture's story with the top dogs. I had the honor to sit down with Michelle and I promise you won't want to miss this one! More about Michelle: Hi, I'm Michelle! I grew up involved in 4-H, horse riding, and doing chores on my friends’ grandparents farms in Wisconsin, but when my high school aptitude tests told me to go into farming, I headed west for college and a career in fashion. After working for Gucci On Rodeo Drive in Beverly Hills and spending a number of years in downtown Chicago, I bought into organic, grass-fed, “Monsanto is the devil” food idealism. At this point I caught the travel bug and moved to Florida, where I was able to have a flexible schedule as a ‘globetrotting bartender’ to finish up my goal of visiting all 7 continents (62 countries), and then met my “Prince Farming.” In the years I have been living and working on his Iowa farm, I have learned the truths of modern agriculture firsthand and enjoy “getting revenge on my wallet” by educating the public and debunking the popular myths I once believed in. Consumers today are bombarded with misinformation and marketing tactics, misleading food labels… And I bring real, unbiased education and facts from real farmers and leading industry experts. Today, I work alongside my boyfriend and his family on over 2,200 acres of corn, soybeans, alfalfa, oats, sheep, and cattle. I'm happier than I've ever been to get back to my “roots” of being involved with animals and farming and have gone from being skeptical about food to to sharing my passion of modern agriculture! I've literally gone from Rodeo Drive to the Rodeo, and wouldn’t have it any other way. * Connect with Michelle* Facebook: @TheFarmBabe Instagram: @thefarmbabe Website: www.thefarmbabe.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 14: Jena Ochsner | 09 Sep 2020 | 00:22:05 | |
I had the honor to chat with Jena Ochsner about life in Nebraska, juggling farm life and an "off the farm" career, and growing their own family and farm! More on Jena: Hey, y’all! I’m Jena and I farm with my husband on his family’s 5th generation family farm. We have two little farm boys and are proud to live on the original family homestead from 1885! We farm commercial corn and soybeans and raise black and red angus cattle. We have both a commercial herd and a finishing operation where we raise the cattle from birth to butcher then market our homegrown beef straight from our farm to families all across the country. We ship nationwide! I love all things farming, but also have an off the farm job as a labor and delivery nurse! It’s a good balance with farm life and a career that I love! We’re raising cows, crops, and country kids in small town Nebraska and are so happy to have you along for the journey! *Connect with Jena on Social Media* Facebook: @doubleofarms.nebraska Instagram: @doubleo.farms Website: https://doubleofarms.com/ Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 13: Kayla Wieczorek | 08 Sep 2020 | 00:23:06 | |
I had the opportunity to chat with Kayla about her life in Missouri growing hay with her husband and agvocating for the way of life she loves. More about Kayla: I’m Kayla - a midwestern farmer, wife and mother who just a short time ago quit my 9 to 5 job and rediscovered my passion for writing. Since then I’ve been sharing my unscripted memoir on my blog and YouTube channel called Chronicles of a Farmer’s Wife. This is a passion project of mine that shows my successes, struggles and how I try to balance wrangling cattle, riding horses, baling hay, raising my children, being a farmer’s wife and owning a business day by day. It is me being my true authentic self. Someone that I struggled to find for many years. By you tagging along with my story, I hope you find the courage to take your leap of faith to your unknown that brings happiness to your life. Welcome to my unhinged world - Chronicles of a Farmer’s Wife. *Connect with Kayla on Social Media* YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqF-... Facebook: Chronicles of a Farmer's Wife Instagram: @chroniclesofafarmerswife Website: www.chroniclesofafarmerswife.com Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 12: Amber Bristow | 07 Sep 2020 | 00:35:20 | |
I had the honor to sit down with Amber Bristow from Wisconsin. Amber is a cranberry farmer and she walked me through everything involved in producing Wisconsin's state fruit! More on Amber: Hi! I’m Amber Bristow and I’m a fifth generation Wisconsin cranberry grower. Our marsh was started back in 1918 and has grown over 200 acres since then. I work along side my dad, cousin and now husband so it is truly a family run operation like many other marshes in our area. I went to school for Sport Management and had a few jobs in baseball before realizing I didn’t belong in the big cities and begged my parents to let me come back home to work. They welcomed me back home and eventually welcomed my husband to the operation. There’s a reason cranberry marshes stay in the family for so long. The sights, the uniqueness of the industry, and the support from fellow growers is enough to make anyone miss it the second they leave. I’m so excited to be educating others on our unique crop and will continue shouting “CRANBERRIES DON'T GROW IN WATER” from the rooftops until everyone hears it. Connect with Amber IG: @cranberrychats FB: Cranberry Chats Podcast: Forward Farming (apple, spotify, and sticher) Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 11: The Cousins | 03 Sep 2020 | 00:22:41 | |
While visiting my hometown in California, I sat down with my cousins and brother to talk about 4-H and FFA. These two programs are to help develop youth into leaders and educate them on the importance of agriculture. Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 10: Jeanene Dal Porto | 02 Sep 2020 | 00:23:53 | |
Jeanene Dal Porto and the Dal Porto family are life long family friends. Check out our latest interview where we got catch up on cows, life, and the impacts of the beef industry. More from Jeanene and Dal Porto Livestock: David and Jeanene Dal Porto own and operate Dal Porto Livestock, which consists of both registered and commercial Angus operations, near Oakley and Brentwood, Calif., as well as other areas in the northern part of the state. They have three children - Lindsey, A.J. and Dawson. All three have been active as youth in 4-H and FFA, as well as in exhibiting Angus cattle on local, state and national levels. “We strive every day to produce the kind of bulls that will help our customers reap rewards of the market and allow them to reduce production costs as well. Our goal is the production of sound, functional females that breed up efficiently, calve unassisted and wean a big calf - and do this year after year.” Follow Dal Porto Livestock on Instagram and Facebook- @DalPortoLivestock Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 9: Meredith Bernard | 31 Aug 2020 | 00:30:02 | |
If you were to look up Southern Belle in the Dictionary, there would be a picture of Meredith Bernard! So glad I got to chat with this amazing woman about cattle, finding your path, and butter! More about Meredith: Meredith is a wife, mother, farmer, photographer, writer and YouTuber living and working on a beef cattle farm with her husband and two children in North Carolina. Her biggest passion is storytelling and helping others see the importance of sharing their own through, realizing we all have more in common than we tend to realize. **Social Media** IG: @thisfarmwife FB: This Farm Wife YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNyO... Keep up to date with all things "Ag Chicks" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 8: Emily Shaw | 26 Aug 2020 | 00:20:38 | |
Check out my latest interview and Friday Feature with Emily Shaw from @dairygirlfitness. Emily and I chat all things "agvocating", finding a place in the world, nutrition, and taking leaps of faith! More about Emily: Emily is a 25 year old online personal trainer who lives in North Central Florida. She started Dairy Girl Fitness over 2 years ago on Instagram as her way to combine some of her biggest passions, fitness and promoting the dairy industry! She hopes Dairy Girl Fitness can be a brand that encourages women to prioritize their health and happiness, while also showing consumers that dairy and animal products are a safe and healthy option to include in their diets. ** Social Media** Follow Emily @dairygirlfitness Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 29: Morgan Orem | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:50:19 | |
Morgan’s passion for serving the agricultural and food industry is deeply rooted in her upbringing. She grew up on a first-generation wheat, hay, and cattle ranch in Eastern Oregon, was heavily involved in FFA and 4-H, and went on to earn two degrees from Oregon State University and Texas A&M University that supported her passion for agriculture. During her time at Texas A&M, she interned in Washington, D.C. at the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives. After graduation, Morgan landed a job back in D.C. as a Legislative Assistant for The Russell Group, a government relations firm focused on food and agriculture. Here, she has had the opportunity to work with various agriculture and food companies and help advocate for the American agricultural industry in the federal public policy space. Follow Morgan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-orem/ Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 7: Whitney Larson | 24 Aug 2020 | 00:24:57 | |
Tune in for today's feature with Whitney Larson! Whitney and I dove into challenges of women in the ag industry, the trouble with comparing, and everything Midwest farming! More about Whitney: Hi friends! I am Whitney Larson. My husband Bart and I are generational farmers on our first generation farm. I am most commonly known as Farm Wife Guru on Instagram. Am I a Guru? No. But that name sounded catchy when I started to share our farm story on social media. We farm in Northwest Kansas where we raise corn, wheat milo and free range kiddos. We also own and operate a ground spraying company. I stay at home with the kids and do all the farm books. I came from the city and became farm girl pretty quickly. I didn't grow up on a farm, but I got here just as fast as I could! I also co hosts a podcast for women in ag, Midwest Farm Wives with my friend Kylie! Check it out if you have spare time. Nice to meet you! ***Social Media*** Website:https://farmwifeguru.com/ Podcast: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/anch... IG: @farmwifeguru Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 6: Jess Peters | 19 Aug 2020 | 00:29:32 | |
Jess Peters is one of those people that you start talking to and feel like you're catching up with an old friend, even though you've never met! "Totes" listen to get the latest on Jersey cows, New Zealand, and mental health in the agriculture community. Oh and for a great laugh! More on Jess: Jess Peters is a dairy farmer from PA. She owns and operates her family Jersey farm with her younger brother and her parents. In addition to farming, she’s a social media junkie sharing her farm life with anyone who’d like to follow along. Aside from farming, she’s an avid fan of any music she can sing along to (Disney songs in particular), loves gummy bears, and considers herself an aspiring balloon animal artist. She also writes for industry publications and blogs and has even written a children’s book called Farm Nursery Songs. In an attempt to make the agricultural community better, Jess also openly shares her struggles and stories about mental health. There are three big things in her life that keep her going: the farm, her family, and having fun. Instagram: @seejessfarm Link to Jess' children's book https://www.amazon.com/Farm-Nursery-S... **Social Media** IG: @seejessfarm FB: Spruce Row Farm Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 5: Evelyn from NyFarmGirls | 17 Aug 2020 | 00:19:25 | |
I sat down with Evelyn Leubner, one of the three sisters from NYFarmgirls. We chatted about cows, being young women in agriculture, and using social media to share Ag's story. A Message from NYFarmgirls: We are three sisters sharing our lives on our family’s dairy and crop farm through social media. As farmers and agvocates, we find it so important to tell our story in hopes to create better relationships with our consumers! ***Social Media*** IG: @nyfarmgirls FB: NYFarmGirls Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 4: Mary Pat Sass | 12 Aug 2020 | 00:15:47 | |
I got to chat with Mary Pat Sass from @millenialfarmwife about cheese, farming, and agvocating. Enjoy! More about Mary Pat: Hey there! I’m Mary Pat. Yes, two first names. It’s pretty southern, but I have been a midwest girl my entire life. I’m a dairy farmer’s daughter turned crop farmer’s wife, and now I’m an AgVocate. I share our farm life and explain what we do and why we do it. My goal is to connect with other farm families and help bridge the gap between consumers and farmers. I’m passionate about inspiring others to share their stories and chase their dreams. **Social Media** IG: @millenialfarmwife FB: Millenial Farm Wife Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 3: Becca Hilby | 10 Aug 2020 | 00:19:17 | |
Wisconsin dairy life, raising calves and kids, and embracing the age of social media. Join me as I sat down with Becca Hilby from @farmingwiththehilbys More on Becca: I am a first generation dairy farmer from America’s Dairyland, Wisconsin. My husband, Joey, and I live on his family’s farm with our three year old daughter Sophia, and one year old son, Joseph! We raise steers, chickens, pigs and too many cats to count! My “day job” is the calf manager and co-herd manager on a 350 cow dairy where I have worked since college! (11 years!) I have my own herd on the farm of mostly registered Brown Swiss and a few Holsteins. And can’t forget the two Milking Shorthorns! One fun fact about me is I did not grow up on a farm! At the age of nine, I joined 4H and we had a local farmer come to a meeting to see if anyone wanted to show a dairy cow! Who wouldn’t say yes to that!? Here I am, almost 22 years later, and I can’t imagine life not in the dairy industry and in agriculture! I love to share about our life on the farm, being a mom, and showing dairy cattle where I am able to connect with consumers at fairs! This year I have broadened my horizons by signing up for my first farmers market! We’ve gone from selling a few steers a year to local friends and family to wanting to grow into providing affordable beef for our community. And pork now too because who doesn’t want pigs. We also sell chicken eggs when the girls feel like laying! It’s been a blessing to meet new community members and connect with consumers! **Social Media** IG: @farmingwiththehilbys FB: Hilby Family Farms Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 2: Dr. Marissa Hake | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:15:56 | |
Today we get an inside glimpse of the daily life of a veterinarian with Dr. Marissa Hake the "Calf Vet" More about Dr. Hake: Dr. Marissa Hake is a graduate of Michigan State University where she received her Bachelor's degree in Animal Science, a Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine and a Masters in Public Health. Her interests include young-stock care and handling, on-farm protocol and culture development and animal welfare. She is passionate about communicating with consumers about modern agriculture through her personal social media accounts - Dr. Hake - Calf Vet on Facebook and @Calvet_ on Instagram. She lives with her husband Travis and their son McCoy in NW Ohio where they cash-crop farm, raise wean-finish pigs, raise replacement heifers and beef cattle. **Social Media** IG: calfvet_ FB: calfvet_ Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | Episode 1: Michelle Martin | 03 Aug 2020 | 00:20:08 | |
I had the privilege of sitting down with Michelle Martin from Ag Mag. We dove into farming in South Texas and Michelle's entrepreneur ventures within the Agriculture Industry! Thank you Michelle for chatting with me! More about Michelle: Michelle Michelle Martin, born and raised in McAllen, Texas. She graduated from Sharyland High School in 2004 and furthered her education at Texas A&M University in College Station. In 2009 she moved back to the Valley and began working at Rio Queen which is now Wonderful Citrus, and later went on to work for a private school as their marketing and advertising director. After three years, she decided to quit her job and start her own business which is the Ag Mag. The Ag Mag is an agricultural publication for the Rio Grande Valley. The Ag Mag is now going on its 7th year and has readership of 50,000. While running her own publication Michelle has also started a program called Farmer Who which allows the consumer to know exactly where their food is coming from, by simply placing your phones camera to the Farmer Who sticker. There a one minute video pops up with the farmer who grew that piece of produce. Soon she will do all commodities, poultry, beef. Etc… Michelle also is the owner and host to a TV show called Ag on Wheels which you can find clips of on RFD, whole episodes on her youtube channel, social media, and her local ABC channel. Michelle is also a mother to a loving farm boy who is four years old, as well as a wife to a farmer! **Social Media** IG: @agmag_stx FB: AgMag Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| The Dirt | 29 Jul 2020 | 00:00:17 | |
Keep up to date with all things "The Dirt" by following along on Social Media IG: @agchicks : https://www.instagram.com/agchicks/ FB: Ag Chicks: https://www.facebook.com/agchicks Watch the visual version of every episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17nMmWCo1EY Shop Ag Chicks apparel : https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junk-style | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 28: Damia Siebenahler | 20 Feb 2024 | 00:32:58 | |
Damia was born and raised on a diversified livestock farm where she quickly learned her love for the agricultural world. It all started in the barn with her dad and being very involved in 4H and FFA. During college she majored in Animal Science and Agriculture Science while working for a large sheep operation off campus. Little International, the largest student-run event in the nation, was Damia’s favorite to help put on and show at in college. Damia now works for a deer nutrition company called Ani-Logics Outdoors while juggling many of her own businesses and hobbies. Damia was born and raised on a diversified livestock farm where she quickly learned her love for the agricultural world. It all started in the barn with her dad and being very involved in 4H and FFA. During college she majored in Animal Science and Agriculture Science while working for a large sheep operation off campus. Little International, the largest student-run event in the nation, was Damia’s favorite to help put on and show at in college. Damia now works for a deer nutrition company called Ani-Logics Outdoors while juggling many of her own businesses and hobbies. Follow Damia: @dammmiaa Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 27: Katie Schrock | 30 Jan 2024 | 00:55:19 | |
Owner and founder of Western Insights Media and the corresponding affiliation with the That Western Life culture, Katie Schrock is passionate about promoting the Western industries that are becoming more and more popular in today’s mainstream media. Katie’s background comes from direct reporting in the Oregon Legislature on ranching, agriculture, water & land use issues, and livestock depredation issues throughout the Pacific Northwest. When she’s not busy managing or marketing her diverse portfolio of large western-based events with her company, you can find her, working out, reading, hanging with her dogs, raising and processing her own beef and poultry, barrel racing, horseback riding, and raising her first set of sprint horse babies for the track. Follow Katie: @ktschr0ck or @thatwesternlife Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 26: Brooke Carr | 23 Jan 2024 | 00:49:03 | |
Brooke is a brand designer, website wizard, full time nomad and the ultimate dog mom. Follow Brooke: @brooketaylorcreativeco Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 25: Full Sibs X Ag Chicks Mash Up Part 1 | 11 Jan 2024 | 00:39:18 | |
My first ever male-only guest... my brother Bryaden Spears. we dive into our childhood on the ranch, why Brayden doesn't like cattle, and explain a little more about our new venture Full Sibs. Listen / Watch Part 2 Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/full-sibs/episodes/Full-Sibs--Ep-3-Ag-Chicks-X-Full-Sibs-Mash-Up-Part-2-e2eaekh Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 24: Macey Hurst | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:49:11 | |
Macey Hurst was born and raised on a cow/calf operation in Mid Missouri where she quickly found her love for the beef industry and community. She went to school to study agricultural communications and agribusiness so she could better tell the story of the industry and promote it. After an unfortunate family situation ended ranching as they knew it, Macey, her mom and sister started Lady Livestock Company - a registered Black Angus herd - through which they share the beef story and encourage women in agriculture. In addition to her passion for cattle, she spends her days selling print, working alongside many ag publications and businesses, advocating for the industry through speaking engagements and social media, as well as traveling and soaking up as much time with loved ones as possible. Follow Macey: @macey.hurst & @ladylivestockco Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 21: Kait Thorton | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:39:19 | |
Kait Thornton is a 4th generation apple and pear grower from Tonasket, Washington. She built an audience of over 450,000 people across social media through educational videos around the agriculture she is involved in, and the lifestyle that comes with it. She is finishing her marketing degree at Washington State University and has plans to take that back into agriculture. After graduating Kait plans to build her 2 businesses and work on the farm. She has a fruit sales business, "Kait's Crates," and is the co-founder of a social media marketing business, "Agnovo." She has recently gotten into public speaking and hopes to get more of the younger generation interested in agriculture through this. In her free time, she loves hiking, fishing, competitive rifle shooting, and working on her Ford pickups! Follow Kait: insta: @kaitlynjillthornton ; tiktok: @apple.girl.kait ; LinkedIn: Kaitlyn Thornton Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 23: Grayce Emmick (Farmer Grayce) | 12 Dec 2023 | 00:30:48 | |
My name is Grayce Emmick. I'm an eighth-generation corn and soybean farmer in Lewisport, KY. When I'm not farming in Kentucky, I’m in Missouri working alongside my boyfriend, Gavin Spoor on his first-generation farm. Aside from farming, I document my journey on the farm on social platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. When I’m not working on the farm or on social media, I enjoy spending time with my dogs, family, and friends, reading books, and traveling to fun places all over the country. Follow Grayce: @thefarmergrayce Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 22: Rachel Briggs | 05 Dec 2023 | 00:36:57 | |
Longtime horse girl, Rachel Briggs has had a passion for animals from a young age. Although she was not born into the ag industry, she was able to get plugged into a 4H club as a nine year old, where she cultivated her passion for horses. Rachel competed in horse judging, hippology, and horse bowl contests through her youth and showed all-around on different horses she was able to lease or catch ride. During college, she used her acquired riding skills to become a rider at Dolly Parton’s Stampede- where she met her husband, Jordan.Nowadays, Rachel works as a territory manager for an animal health distribution company. In her spare time, she is bringing along her own young horse and showing him at ranch horse shows, helping her husband run their side hustle, Southeastern Cowboy Network, and building their little farm from scratch in beautiful East Tennessee. Follow Rachel @ranchyrachel & @southeasterncowboynetwork Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| S5E4: Catching up with Alli Fender, the beef slingin' queen! | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:58:42 | |
Allison (Alli) Fender grew up in the gorgeous San Diego backcountry on a small Dairy and Beef operation. She attended San Diego Mesa College and played soccer on the women’s team while attending the Animal Health program offered there. In 2014, she obtained her Associate of Science Degree in Animal Health Technology and became licensed as a Registered Veterinary Technician. She worked in several small animal hospitals in the area. A month after graduation in 2014, she and her high school sweetheart were married on Mesa Chiquita Ranch, where she grew up. Her dad gifted her and her husband, Bryce, ten bred heifers, which was the start of their beef herd. Flying F Ranch was established in 2020 after Bryce and Alli created the brand and business selling beef directly to San Diego consumers. Their motto is “We Give a Flying F About BEEF.” In 2021, they added Registered Black Angus cattle into their herd to improve carcass quality. The couple learned more about genetics and began breeding more mindfully, propelling their beef business to a higher level. The couple currently sells Black Angus Beef direct to consumer as whole/half shares and USDA retail at local farmer’s markets. They recently started offering ranch to table experiences for San Diego locals to come enjoy a 5 course beef inspired meal curated by a local chef. They bring in local wineries and breweries to pair with the menu. The dinners are on open pastures on the ranch with cattle grazing nearby. Bryce and Alli raise their two sons, Warren and Wells, on the ranch together. They believe raising the next generation beside them will teach the young boys valuable life lessons and memories. Alli is an active member and Vice President of the San Diego CowBelles and helps with local Ag in the Classroom lessons, Beef Promotion, and Advocacy for our industry. Alli was selected as a NCBA Trailblazer in 2023 where she learned how to share her story in the cattle industry and gain trust with consumers through her story telling and advocacy efforts. In her spare time, she breeds and shows Australian Shepherds, participates in CrossFit, helps with school activities for her sons, is a dog leader for the Julian/Santa Ysabel 4H and manages the business of Flying F Ranch. Connect with Alli: Website: flyingfranch.org Instagram: @flying_f_ranch (business), @alli.fender (personal) Facebook: Flying F Ranch, TikTok: @flying_f_ranch Check out PrimePlus Beef Bars: https://primepluswagyu.com/AGCHICKS Ag Gear: https://ag-gear.rfrl.co/egnjj Shop Ag Chicks Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Connect with Ally Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks Subscribe on YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 20: Shaye Koester-Wanner | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:46:11 | |
Shaye Koester–Wanner is a fifth-generation cattle producer in North Dakota. Shaye has embraced her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for the beef industry and used them to start a collaborative learning community for cattle producers. It all started in 2019 with her podcast Casual Cattle Conversations and has since branched out to offering mastermind events, RancherMinds, and a newsletter. When Shaye isn't podcasting, she splits her time between her husband's family farm and her parents' ranch. Shaye believes in the future of the beef industry and that ranchers can be successful as long as we all take initiative and responsibility for our actions and future. Follow Shaye: @cattleconvos Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 19: Kami Rochat with Strayhorn Animal Management | 24 Oct 2023 | 00:34:10 | |
Meet Kami Rochat from Strayhorn, an animal management company with an exciting story. From the first CattleVacbox prototype made from a fishing tackle box to the current lineup of chuteside organization products, Strayhorn has grown leaps and bounds from their roots on a ranch in Colorado. Join Kami as she takes us through what’s been, what is and what’s to come for Strayhorn. Follow Strayhorn: @strayhorn_animalmgmt Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 18: Brandi Buzzard | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:51:27 | |
Brandi Buzzard is a cowgirl, rancher, working mom and wife. For more than a decade, she has also been a passionate agriculture advocate, while helping others share their agriculture stories. In 2019, her work in the professional and advocacy arenas led to her selection as a Top 10 Industry Leader Under 40 by Cattle Business Weekly as well as the NCBA Masters of Beef Advocacy Advocate of the Year. She has spoken on MSNBC, FOX, CBS, The Weather Channel and Newsy addressing issues like conservation, beef sustainability and nutrition. She has also visited the White House and spoken to senior White House officials about agriculture and sustainability.Brandi, her husband Hyatt, and their daughters Oakley and Quincy, live in southeast Kansas and own High Bar Cattle Company, a Gelbvieh/Balancer seedstock operation. Follow Brandi: @brandibuzzard Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 17: Jill Winger | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:29:37 | |
Jill is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, one of the foremost homesteading websites since 2010. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life. Follow Jill @jill.winger Jill is the founder of The Prairie Homestead, one of the foremost homesteading websites since 2010. She is dedicated to helping others learn how to grow their own food and live a more fulfilling, old-fashioned life.Her practical and authentic style of teaching and storytelling has won the hearts of hundreds of thousands of homesteaders across social media and through the top-ranked Old Fashioned on Purpose podcast and the best-selling Prairie Homestead Cookbook. Follow Jill: @jill.winger Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 16: Shelby Lovelace | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:34:36 | |
My name is Shelby Lovelace, I am the owner of @thegoodbabesco & @shopbbtlabel I started out of college with just $2,000 and a dream of delivering affordable yet quality pieces, that give women confidence. I originally started with home decor, painting canvas’s and bull skulls to pay rent in college, I saved up my extra money and slowly started buying into clothes. — I worked in corporate for Dell Computers for 4 years but quickly realized but quickly realized that was not the industry for me and I needed to find something I was passionate about, to not only make a difference in my life, but others also. — My ultimate goal is to give others confidence through clothes, at an affordable price. — The name The Good Babes Co spoke to my heart, with a true meaning; in this time more than ever, we feel the need to spread kindness and positivity at every opportunity that presents itself. Instead of praising celebrities, let’s praise non-profits, telling a random stranger that you LOVE their outfit, skipping Starbucks to donate money to those who are in need, or even just giving a helping hand to someone at the grocery store. I am beyond thankful, first off if you’ve read this far second, for being apart of the Good Babes Club. Let’s all strive to be Good Babes XOXO - Shelby Follow Shelby @thegoodbabesco & @shopbbtlabel Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 15: The "Why" behind Ag Chicks | 15 Sep 2023 | 00:06:15 | |
I am so excited to share this video and a quick brand story about my 'Why" behind Ag Chicks! Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 14: Elizabeth Galbreath | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:34:05 | |
Elizabeth Galbreath is a people developer, connection builder, and agricultural ambassador. She is the Senior Specialist of Future Talent Programs at Merck Animal Health based in the Kansas City, MO area. She grew up on a small dairy farm in northern Maryland and has been involved with various local, state, and national agricultural organizations and efforts. Elizabeth received her bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Sciences in 2017 from Virginia Tech with an emphasis in Applied Economic Management. She has experience in youth programming, marketing, sales, agricultural education, and leader development across the industry, non-profit, and academic spaces. She gave a TEDxVirginiaTech Talk in 2015 as a student and has spoken to thousands of people about professional development, servant leadership, and becoming your best self.Elizabeth is committed to being a reliable, authentic spokeswoman for the agriculture community and developing young people to reach their full potential. Follow Elizabeth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-galbreath-3b603a86/ Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 13: Lauren Twigge | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:29:56 | |
Lauren Twigge is a registered and licensed dietitian with a bachelors degree in Animal Science and a masters degree in clinical nutrition. She is the owner of lauren twigge nutrition, a key note speaker, blogge, recipe creator, and the dietitian behind the instagram page nutrition.at.its.roots where she educates on food and farming and strives to make nutrition fun and simple again. Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 12: Allison Wiens | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:33:30 | |
My name is Allison Wiens. I was born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado. I started dancing when I was 8 years old and was a competitive dancer in my 20s. At the time, no one could convince me otherwise that dancing would be a part of my life forever until I met my husband, who introduced me to the world of agriculture. For the past 11 years, we have helped run his family's ranch in Sedalia, Colorado, where we live now with our two boys, Henry Hawker and Boone. After years in the cattle industry, we decided in 2021 to start our own Direct to Consumer beef business alongside Travis’ parents. This new venture has proven to be challenging but incredibly gratifying. Follow Allison: @allison.wiens Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 11: Taylor Spears McAdams | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:41:53 | |
Join us as we chat with Taylor Spears McAdams, the Content Developer for Justin Brands and a true cowgirl from Cleveland, OK. Growing up on her family's ranch, Taylor's passion for agriculture, rodeo, and showing livestock shines through. With an impressive background in rodeo queen titles and a knack for storytelling, she now hosts the Kick Your Boots Up Podcast. Don't miss this insightful conversation with Taylor. Follow Taylor: @taylormcadams & @JustinBootsOfficial Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| S5E3: Hope Brandt, building connection between food and nutrition | 20 Aug 2024 | 00:48:10 | |
Hope Brandt, RD, founder & owner of Hopewell Health, splits time between Oklahoma and Louisiana with her husband, baby girl & French Bulldog. Her practice is centered around the creation of sustainable nutrition habits based on individualized behavior change, body image improvement, positive mindset shifts, reliable information and realistic expectations. Follow Hope: @Hopewell_health Link to my episode with Hope: COMING SOON Check out PrimePlus Beef Bars: https://primepluswagyu.com/AGCHICKS Shop Ag Chicks Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Connect with Ally Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks Subscribe on YouTube: @AGCHICKS | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 10: Teresa Johnson | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:34:56 | |
I’m Teresa Johnson from Krum, Tx. At the age of 50, I took my first ever girls trip in 2019 and needed a safe way to carry and travel with my inherited turquoise jewelry. Starting with a vintage train case, I added some western flair, revamping it into a travel jewelry case. Several ladies on the trip asked me to revamp their grandmas‘ train case with my unique vintage western style. VCC was born. Follow Teresa: @vintagecowgirlcases Shop Vintage Cowgirl Cases with Junk 'N Disorderly & use CODE - AGCHICKS: https://shopjunkndisorderly.myshopify.com/collections/junkin-merch?page=4 Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: / agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 9: Andrea Severtson | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:34:25 | |
Andrea is a 5th generation farmer and entrepreneur from Southwest Minnesota. She farms alongside her parents & husband. Their operation consists of commercial cow/calf, feedlot and row crops. Andrea shares her story online to advocate for agriculture, stay open about her mental health and #KeepItReal daily to remind people not everything is as it seems on social media. Follow Along with Andrea: @thatfitagvocate on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter. @simplyempowered.co on Instagram! Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: / agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 8: Zoe Kent | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:34:05 | |
Zoe is an 8th generation farmer in Ohio. At age 26, Zoe took over as owner of Kent Family Farms. While she is in charge of the grain farming operation her Dad Mickey is still a mentor, guide, and occasional guest star of Zoe's social accounts @farmwithzoe. Zoe uses her platforms to post family friendly entertaining clips about farming. Follow Along with Zoe: @farmwithzoe on instagram, titktok, and facebook @farmwithzoekent on Youtube Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS15 at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: / agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 7: FFA Chicks | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:44:08 | |
Join me as I sit down to chat with six Poultry Science students about the role FFA played in their lives and their future plans. Connect with today's guests: @amya.hodges @kaileykulhanek @kirby.richardson04 @reagan._b @y_kasey @whatabella_2113 Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS15 at checkout https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: / agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 6: Erin Perkins | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:29:42 | |
Erin Perkins, along with her husband Jeremy and their 2 sons, own and operate Easton Station Farms in Greenwich, New York. They are a first generation cow/calf operation raising Blonde d'Aquitaine and commercial cattle since 2010. The land where Easton Station Farms currently sits today was originally a family dairy farm, but through hard work and sustainable farming techniques they’ve managed to raise healthy, wholesome beef on limited acreage. They have grown to be a reputable breeder of Blonde d'Aquitaine cattle while also providing high quality beef to the area in their on-farm store. The farm is BQA (Beef Quality Assurance) certified, NY Grown & Certified, Masters of Beef Advocacy certified & members of the National Cattleman's Beef Association & New York Beef Producers Association. Easton Station Farms: https://www.instagram.com/easton_station_farms/ ------------------------------------------------ Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS15 at checkout - https://www.strayhorn.com ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: / agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 5: Sarah Sprayberry | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:39:22 | |
My name is Sarah Sprayberry. I was born and raised in the hills of Boerne where I began bleeding maroon the second I came out of the womb. To say that my parents are die-hard Aggies would be an understatement, so naturally, I became academically inbred by receiving my bachelor's and master's as well as pursuing my PhD at Texas A&M. In my masters, I developed an E.coli pig model for human environmental enteropathy (a nutritional disease seen in youth in third world countries) while also managing the Texas A&M swine farm as one of the first female operators at Texas A&M. I have always had a passion for agriculture as I grew up raising pigs in 4-H, was involved in my high school’s FFA and competed at horse shows. Through my teaching at Blinn College and working for Texas 4-H, I solidified my desire to connect our youth with the farmers that feed them. I especially love developing culturally responsive programs for minoritized youth that can feel left out or overlooked. Sarah Sprayberry: https://www.instagram.com/bloomingagvocate/ Megan Nicole Fitness: https://www.megannicolefitness.com/ ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: https://youtube.com/agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 4: Paige Schmidt | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:32:35 | |
Paige Schmidt is a 4th year veterinary student from Crystal Springs, North Dakota. She grew up working on her family’s 4th generation commercial cow/calf and backgrounding operation. Concurrent to her DVM, Paige is working towards a master’s in biomedical sciences with the Beef Cattle Institute, focusing on pulmonary diseases in feedlot cattle. Paige enjoys beef cattle production medicine and advocating for the industry. She is also currently a 2023 NCBA Trailblazer. She aspires to be an advocate for the industry and sharing the story of the acceptable stewardship it takes to get safe, quality beef from pasture to plate. Her first- hand experience and mentality to provide engaging, and evidence-based content, that advocates for beef production and consumption, will also be incorporated into her future professional career. She is unsure of her future career plans but hopes to focus on beef cattle production on a large scale in the cow/calf or feedlot sector, while implementing advocation for the industry into her professional career. Paige Schmidt: https://www.instagram.com/paigeschmidt.nd/ ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: https://youtube.com/agchicks | |||
| Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 3: Jacee May | 30 May 2023 | 00:32:00 | |
Jacee May grew up on a seed stock cattle operation in Stillwater, Okla., that her family still manages today. She started being involved on the family operation at a young age by exhibiting her bred-and-owned Angus cattle herd on the county, state and national levels. She is a 4th generation cattle producer. After graduating highschool, she accepted a livestock judging scholarship to Blackhawk College in Illinois. Her national champion team was coached under the hands of Dan Hoge and Brian Arnold. After judging on the JuCo circuit, Jacee went back to her Oklahoma roots and graduated from Oklahoma State University in 2014. She currently works for Corteva Agrisciences as a range and pasture specialist covering Alabama, Mississippi and the Florida panhandle. She is rewarded daily in her role to help families like her own be profitable on their own cattle operations by making the best decisions to grow more forage. Jacee May: https://www.instagram.com/jaceeamay/ ------------------------------------------------ Merch: https://www.agchicks.net/shop ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: https://agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: https://youtube.com/agchicks | |||