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By Ally Spears
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Ag ChicksSep 09, 2020
Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 34: Dottie Goebel
Dottie Goebel has been with Texas 4-H since 2015. Dottie joined the Texas Youth Livestock and Agriculture team after four years of serving in various student technician and graduate assistant roles with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In her current position, Dottie provides leadership to the nation’s largest and most robust cattle validation program, helping ensure the integrity of steer and heifer livestock projects. Additionally, Dottie manages the statewide quality assurance and character education curriculum for Texas livestock exhibitors – Quality Counts. This program helps to educate young people on the important role they have as a livestock producer in terms of raising safe, wholesome livestock in an ethical manner to uphold quality standards and animal welfare.
Dottie’s educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, a Master of Science in Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, and a PhD in the same department, all from Texas A&M University.
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@texasyouthlivestock @dottiecookgoebel
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 33: Madalynn Kainer
Madalynn Kainer grew up on a row crop farm in Victoria, Texas. Through her experiences on the farm and her involvement in 4-H, Madalynn knew she wanted to pursue a career in agriculture. During her time at Texas A&M University, she saw an opportunity to work in agriculture, communications and event management. She is currently the Assistant Manager at the Washington County Fair in Brenham, Texas. When Madalynn is not planning and managing the oldest county fair in Texas, she can be found reading a book, trying new recipes, volunteering at the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, or serving as a member of the Texas Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Advisory Committee. Follow Madalynn: @madalynn_kainer 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://www.agchicks.net Instagram: https://instagram.com/agchicks Facebook: https://facebook.com/agchicks YouTube: @AGCHICKS
Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 32: Grayson Haydn-Myer
My name is Grayson Haydn-Myer. I’m a 17 year old auctioneer and rancher out of California. We run a cow calf and yearling operation Follow Grayson: @graysonhaydnmyer 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 31: Rachel Clark
My name is Rachel Liz Clark and I'm a born and raised Montana cowgirl. I own a western lifestyle online clothing brand called WolfCreekCowgirlCo. that represents the Rocky Mountain cowgirl and her rebel spirit. I grew up hunting, fishing, riding horses, rodeoing, skiing, and went to school for agriculture. I graduated in 2020 from Montana State University with a degree in Livestock Management and proceeded to work in the ag industry for 2 years before living on the road with my husband. I now run my western brand full time out of a fifth wheel trailer and love every minute of it! Follow Rachel: @wolfcreekcowgirlco @racheyliz 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 30: Kelley Ranly
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
Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 29: Morgan Orem
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/
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 28: Damia Siebenahler
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
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.
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@ktschr0ck or @thatwesternlife
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 26: Brooke Carr
Brooke is a brand designer, website wizard, full time nomad and the ultimate dog mom.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 25: Full Sibs X Ag Chicks Mash Up Part 1
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 24: Macey Hurst
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
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 21: Kait Thorton
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)
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
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
Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 20: Shaye Koester-Wanner
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
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 19: Kami Rochat with Strayhorn Animal Management
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
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
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.
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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
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
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 15: The "Why" behind Ag Chicks
I am so excited to share this video and a quick brand story about my 'Why" behind Ag Chicks!
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 14: Elizabeth Galbreath
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/
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 13: Lauren Twigge
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 12: Allison Wiens
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 11: Taylor Spears McAdams
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
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 10: Teresa Johnson
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.
I’ve been a nurse 33 years and with the Covid pandemic in 2020 I began travel nursing and recognized a need for travel accessories, especially for my cherished squash blossom necklace. Sitting in an airport I designed a squash blossom case to secure and protect my necklace, eventually filing for a patent. I have continued to design and develop western style jewelry cases, travel accessories, and luggage and am so thrilled to now devote my full time to my business with hopes to get my cases into boutiques/stores nationwide.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 9: Andrea Severtson
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.
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@thatfitagvocate on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter. @simplyempowered.co on Instagram!
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 8: Zoe Kent
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.
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@farmwithzoe on instagram, titktok, and facebook @farmwithzoekent on Youtube
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 7: FFA Chicks
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
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 6: Erin Perkins
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/
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 5: Sarah Sprayberry
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 4: Paige Schmidt
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 3: Jacee May
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.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 2: Alli Fender
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.
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. 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, started podcasting, and manages the business of Flying F Ranch.
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Ag Chicks | S4 Episode 1: Season 4 with Ally
Wow. Four seasons. I can't thank each of you enough for supporting me and the Ag Chicks podcast through the last three seasons and the excitement surrounding season four!
I am so excited to announce that for season 4, I will be releasing a new episode EVERY Tuesday and I can't wait to share these incredible ladies with you.
Here's to Season 4 and many more!
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 19: Hannah Dorn
Hannah Dorn is a photographer and rural enthusiast born, raised, and currently residing in South Central Nebraska. She captures the real of rural living through #ShoeboxPhotos that leave a legacy. Hannah enjoys photographing and sharing the stories of rural folks in agriculture and the businesses that thrive in our communities.
In her free time, Hannah enjoys exercising, reading, and spending time with her husband Andy and Australian Shepherd Mae at their ranch in the Nebraska Sandhills.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 18: Angela Scott
Angela Scott is a high-energy, wild spirit and loves taking on new projects and challenges. Currently, one of her passion projects includes growing a community for the development and encouragement of forward-thinking rural women connecting on how to develop relationships, grow businesses, and become the most lovely version of the people we were made to be. She is also a rancher, a podcast host/producer, a Jazzercise instructor, a wife to the biggest blessing of a man, and a dog mom to three (mostly) good cow dogs. Angela grew up in northeastern California, went to school at California State University, Chico, and graduated with a degree in Animal Science and a minor in agricultural business. After graduation, she moved to Oregon and took over the role as representative for Zoetis Animal Health in Oregon as a beef cattle health specialist. There, she started backgrounding cattle and established her business, Thousand Hills Land & Cattle. When she and Bo got married, she moved to east Texas and they combined their businesses to start finishing cattle and selling pasture-to-plate beef.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 17: Anna Baglione
I’m Anna B! I’m originally from Escalon, a small farming/ranching town in California’s Central Valley. Born and raised in an Italian Catholic farming family where we farm walnuts, almonds and persimmons as well as horses, mules and the occasional parrot. I fell in love with mules and packing when I was 16 when I became a member of Backcountry Horsemen of California. I attended Modesto Junior College and received my BS in Geology from the University of California Davis.
I began working for Rock Creek Pack Station when I was only 18 and I’ve worked almost every summer since then, but I’m more part time now. I’m very involved with Bishop Mule Days Celebration, as well as other projects with the American Mule Musuem and my continued dedication to Backcountry Horsemen. I’m passionate about access to public lands, rural living, using my privilege to help others and working with youth. I currently live near Bishop, CA and work full time as a Contract Forester for our local Utility company. I have some exciting projects in the works having to do with horses and packing and I’m looking forward to making more connections in the western industry.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 16: Callie Boevers
I was born and raised in California growing up in the horse industry. I am married to a horse trainer and run media and communications for the National Reined Cow Horse Association.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 15: Niki Wente
More about Niki: Niki Wente is a 5th generation winegrower at Wente Family Estates, working as Director of Vineyard Operations. In her role, Niki oversees farming operations for roughly 3,000 acres of Certified Sustainable Vineyards in the Livermore Valley and Arroyo Seco Monterey. Wente family Estates is the longest continuously-operated, family-owned winery in the United States, operating sustainably since 1883
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 14: Caroline Arendt
More about Caroline: As a storyteller by nature, I really hit my stride by creating content about my passion: the western industry. So much so, I left agency life behind and launched my own digital marketing business in 2019 and haven’t looked back. While no two days look the same, you can expect to find me writing, captioning and hashtagging through the workday, sometimes from the back of a cowpony. When I’m not working, I’m bothering my husband, Matt, riding horses or fan-girling over my corgi, Pokey.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 13: Pretty & Gritty - Jenna, Natalie, Stef, Cass, & Kirsten
On this very special episode of Ag Chicks, I sit down with Cassandra, Stefanie, Natalie, Jenna, and Kirsten to discuss the pretty and gritty elements of women in agriculture.
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We are Cassandra and Stefanie Lepp, 2 sisters who run our family farm in Manitoba with our dad. We also keep him in line at his aerial spray business and do everything there but fly. Ground crew life is one of our favourite times of the year! I finished my business degree in 2010 and Stefanie got her interactive media arts diploma and modelled after high school. But both of us were drawn back the farm and what this lifestyle provides. We share our life on @thetulepps because representation matters and the world needs to know we do in fact look like farmers.
Natalie Kovarik is the co-host of the popular podcast Discover Ag as well as the co-founder of Elevate Ag - an online course and community providing producers with the tools they need to successfully advocate and share online. She and her husband live in Central Nebraska where they own and operate Kovarik Cattle Co, a cow calf operation with a growing registered herd. For the past 2 years Natalie has been sharing her ranching and familying story online to showcase the beauty behind the western lifestyle as well as foster a community who supports and trusts in Agriculture as much as she does.
Singer-songwriter Jenna Paulette — a cowgirl who came of age amid the gritty realities of ranch life — is part of Nashville’s growing wave of female artists who are rewriting the rules and charting their own paths. Her finely calibrated blend of toughness and sensitivity is on full display in tracks like ”Country in the Girl” and “Pretty Ugly”, while current single “Slow Drawl” unleashes the sass and storytelling gleaned from those who precede her: The Chicks, Miranda Lambert, and Kacey Musgraves.
Kirsten is a first generation rancHer living on and managing a ranch with her husband in Montana. You can find Kirsten on Instagram as @hashtagranchlife where she shares her journey into ranching, love of western fashion and all things ranch life! When she isn’t riding horses or chasing cattle, Kirsten can be found drinking coffee, taking care of her chickens and watching Heartland!
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 12: Karoline Rose
Karoline Rose is the founder and CEO of Cattleman U, KRose Company, and The Rancher's Daughter. Her mission is to show ranchers: specifically ranch women and how valuable their creative side is on the ranch. She believes empowering women on the operation is the best way to ensure the operation continues on for the next generation, and that is what she and her team strive to do. Watching women strive for and achieve personal and professional growth on their ranch lights her up.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 11: Jessie Jarvis
Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 10: Delaney & Tanner
Delaney: Delaney grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Southeast Iowa and has been involved in agriculture from a very young age. She holds a Bachelor's of Science degree in Agricultural Sciences and minors in Broadcasting and International Studies from Northwest Missouri State University and a Master's in Agricultural Communications through Texas Tech University. Delaney and her fiancé Blaine live in central Iowa and are working to continue the Groth Family Farm's legacy, started by Blaine's family over 100 years ago, on their diversified row crop operation. Outside of podcasting, Delaney works with small businesses in the agricultural industry to help them advance their PR, Marketing, and Content Curation abilities. Wearing multiple hats as both an industry woman, farmer, and farm broadcaster, Delaney strives to bring the most up-to-date information on the latest “news cycle” in DC politics, commodity markets, and the international agricultural scene through her travels to 23 countries. You may recognize Delaney from her role as first female host of the nationally syndicated Agribusiness show Market to Market, or on a variety of other ag media outlets such as the "Spokesman Speaks" podcast on behalf of the Iowa Farm Bureau; freelance reporter for This Week in Agribusiness, Agri-Pulse, or from her daily radio program on Your Ag Network. Delaney was named one of AgGrad's 30 under 30 in 2020, is a broadcast member of the National Association of Farm Broadcasting (NAFB) organization.
Tanner: Tanner is an Ag Lender in Iowa. He grew up in Northwest Iowa on a swine and row crop farm, attended AIB the College of Business and received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Financial Services. He is also a graduate of the Iowa Bankers Association's Ag Credit School, Commercial Credit School and of the Ames Chamber, Leadership Ames Class XXX. Tanner is no stranger to podcasting, as one of the hosts of the Farm4Profit Podcast, an ag podcast focused on bringing profitability to the farm. He brings with him lifelong involvement in agriculture and 14+ years of banking experience. His experiences in everyday problem solving and providing guidance for his customers helps to shape the content of this conference. Tanner, his wife, two daughters live in Huxley, IA and stay active in both family farms.
Connect with them: @Iowabankerman @delaneyhowell07 @agnewsdaily @globalagnetwork
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 9: Jessica Ogden
Growing up, Jessica Ogden competed in high school rodeo and taught riding lessons, where she first discovered her passion for sharing horsemanship with young riders. With a relentless passion for storytelling and celebrating the western lifestyle, she develops stories of those with their boots on the ground upholding the character of the industry. She spends her spare time training her young homebred horse on her ranchette and volunteering at her church and local non-profits. Jessica believes in sharing the power of the horse with others and uplifting women in the industry through her photo essay series, the Cowgirl Chronicles.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 8: Ashley Binger
I’m a 5th generation farmer & rancher born and raised in small town South Dakota. Working side by side with my dad and brother in law every day on our family farm. I have my bachelors degree from South Dakota State University (Go Jacks!) in hospitality management as I wanted to be a wedding planner. Never planned to come back to the family farm but so glad this is the path I’m on.
I started sharing the funny side of running cattle and farming with your family on Instagram and grew my following pretty quick. Now I get to share my everyday life with people all over the world, educating on how and where their food is made and being a voice for agriculture. Truly living the best life.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 7: Carley Montemuro Myers
A little bit y’all and a little bit Yankee.” I am not the typical Long Islander. I fell in love with the equestrian and western industries early on in my life when I met a sorrel Quarter Horse, named Gunner. The fashion that came with showing him was also a huge bonus in my opinion. Over the course of my life, I went from competing in AQHA and NRHA shows to riding for the TCU Equestrian Reining Team. After college, I have remained a cowgirl at heart, always seeking new opportunities to support the western industry. I established the first spirit sponsorships with most major horse associations while I was at TX Whiskey. Now through my position at NCHA, I have been given the opportunity to promote the amazing sport of cutting within the western industry and beyond, exposing new people to the sport each and every day. Outside of work, I spend most of my time as a spectator at horse shows and rodeos. There is nothing I have a passion for more than introducing people to this incredible world and highlighting the cowgirl spirit.
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Ag Chicks | S3: Episode 6 - Kenzie Holmberg
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About Kenzie:
BONAFIDE COWBOY BIO: Hey there, I'm Kenzie and I am your guide to Brand Photography. Whether your business is new to the western industry or has been there since the good ole days... BonaFide Cowboy is the name you need to remember when it comes to launching your newest products. I built the BonaFide Cowboy brand with authenticity at the forefront of everything we do and create, by uniquely catering each shoot to each brand and authentically showcasing their products in action or in the environment that your customers dream of. Showcase your products in the hands of your consumers, covered in arena dirt, lost in a wild west scene or carried on the backs of your consumers. From brand photography to helping other photographers, our goal is to be "bonafide cowboy" in everything we do.
KENZIE BIO: Born & raised in Steamboat Springs, CO, I found a love for the agricultural lifestyle at a young age through the help of 4-H. I did not come from an ag-family but my parents were very supportive and helped me learn more about horses and the market lambs I raised through 4-H and by helping me build connections with ag-industry professionals. In middle school, I started interning with a local cowhorse trainer and over the years worked my way up to a ranch hand and eventually an assistant trainer. I attended the University of Wyoming where I graduated with a BS in Agricultural Communications with minors in Public Relations and Farm & Ranch Management. Throughout college, I continued to train and show horses, was an ambassador for the College of Ag & Natural Resources, and interned with UW Marketing & the National Western Stock Show. While still in college, I started learning graphic/web design/photography and began a side hustle to help pay the bills. Post-college, I spent a summer living in Weatherford, TX before moving to Billings, MT to work for the NILE Stock Show & Rodeo as the Equine Programs & Communications Director. Although I enjoyed my time in the "corporate" world, I ultimately decided that I wasn't happy in my job and wanted to pursue my own business that I had been continually building on the side. So at the end of 2019, I quit my job and began bartending a few nights a week while I worked on building my own business during the day. As we all know, in early 2020 the COVID-19 Pandemic struck and I was temporarily out of a bartending gig. I had little friends and no family in Billings and decided that I wanted to move closer to my family (and now fiancé) who were all living in CO, so I packed up and moved back to Laramie, WY so I could be closer to them. I continued to bartend, train/sell horses, help my clients with graphic/web design, and I continued to build my photography skills so that by the time 2021 rolled around, I was ready to take my photography business further. After a free online course on pricing, I decided I wasn't charging enough and raised my prices and it was the best thing I could have done. 2021 was a great year for my photography business and I grew immensely. Today, I have niched down to focus on brand photography and helping other photographers gain confidence and build their own businesses. I'm always learning & growing and I know that I'm not done yet.
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Ag Chicks | S3 Episode 5: Kiah
Kiah Twisselman Burchett is a California cattle rancher turned life coach, speaker and podcaster, passionate about empowering others to find JOY in their journey of living a physically, mentally, and emotionally healthy life they love with a mindset-first approach. After battling with her own weight and body image from a young age, she embarked on her own personal health journey losing over 100 pounds, but more importantly, the mental weight she had been carrying with her for years. Her story has been shared in People Magazine, Good Morning America, the Kelly Clarkson Show, Women’s Health and more as she uses her struggles to give strength to others. Growing up as a 6th-generation cattle rancher, she has a heart for rural America, the agriculture community, and the western way of life. Nothing makes her heart fuller than being able to intertwine her calling for health and wellness into the community she grew up in.
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Backroad Cowgirls Adventure: @Backroad Cowgirls
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AG CHICKS | S3 Episode 4: Katie Haynes
My name is Katie Haynes! I am from Youngsville, NC and I am 22 years old! I am your 2022 North Carolina Miss Agriculture Advocacy Ambassador and your 2022 North Carolina People’s Choice Miss United States Agriculture. I grew up in both 4-H and FFA and currently serve as the Northeast district director for the 4-H Honor Club. I will become the 1st person in this system competing in a wheelchair and that is HUGE alone! I am competing in the national Miss United States Agriculture pageant. This will be held on June 24th & 25th, 2022. I am so excited about this trip and of course, it also comes with a trip to Disney World after the pageant! I raise and show rabbits and have a photography degree! I also am the proud founder of Smiling While Sending Hope! SWSH is a nonprofit benefiting people ages 0-26 living with chronic illness and Special needs. My goal in life is to be a role model for all of those with chronic illness and special needs! You can do anything you set your mind to! Her platform is to show that despite obstacles you might have to overcome everyone has a place in agriculture!
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