Forward Farming: Recent Episodes
Amber & Becca
Author of Land Rich Cash Poor, Brian Reisinger joins Amber to talk about his family's history that inspired his new book. Land Rich Cash Poor dives into the history of the American farmer while relating back to issues his own family was dealing with in every decade. This was a great read and would strongly recommend getting your own copy and one to share with a friend.
You can purchase the book on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/58sm9nts
Or on Brian's website here: https://www.brian-reisinger.com/
You can follow Brian on Instagram: @brian.reisinger.3 or his Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61561679438759
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 OR text HELLO to 741741
You can also visit the Farmer Angel Network https://www.farmerangelnetwork.com/
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Hello old friends. Have you missed us? Because we have missed you! Let's chat and catch up.
We are officially moving our episodes to Wednesday mornings! You can watch us on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast apps.
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There is so much to say but these are the only words that could come. Thank you for hanging around during the gap between episodes. Becca and I will be back soon with fun, new episodes. Until then, hugs to you all and cheers to brighter days ahead.
Trigger Warning: this episode involves talk about miscarriage. If this episode isn’t for you, please skip and we will see you next time.
Catch up on life with Amber and Becca! If you want to watch Becca and her family process their first batch of chickens, check out their video here:
https://youtu.be/S0nMHzDNXos?si=xmH_0XF4pmJrQ0Cv
You can now watch full episodes on YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChigPCFZzupWPD9tYE36YWQ
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May is Mental Health Month. Listen to Becca's post partum journey and how Lexapro helped get her back on track.
If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, help is available
Call the National Mental Health Hotline free of charge: 866-903-3787
or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Don't forget to be nice to someone today.
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You may recognize Andrea from her social media pages, @thatfitagvocate or her keynote speeches, or her athletic clothing company, Simply Empowered, or her fitness boot camps, or one of the other 85 million things she has going on! Tune in to hear her story and how she juggles it all on and off the farm.
Make sure to give Andrea a follow on social media and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcoa6hndcZ7e5a_hMSB0NqA
Check out her website: https://www.thatfitagvocate.com/
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You know those random texts that you get from your best friend that start like this and you just run to grab a bucket of popcorn to enjoy the hot tea? This is one of those texts, just in podcast form. Enjoy!
If you have something you want to vent about, shoot us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast
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bless this mess
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Eighth generation farmer, Zoe Kent hops on to talk about how she wound up being part owner of her family's farm and so much more.
Give Zoe a follow on Facebook and Instagram : @farmwithzoe and on YouTube @farmwithzoekent and check out her podcast on YouTube @SisterFriendsShow
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Sabrina Servais is a third generation organic farmer on her family's dairy. Hear how Sabrina cares for her herd and land through organic farming practices!
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You might have wondered why Erin Holbert dropped off of your social media feed over the last year- let's see what she has been up to and find out if she's ready to start sharing her life with the internet again!
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Kaycee Sogard and her husband, Eric, lived a busy life traveling with the MLB before deciding to plant roots with their family and start their homestead. Hear how Kaycee is learning with her family on their family farm.
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Becca just wrapped up her year with the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute and is ready to talk about her experience!
Have a guest you want to hear from this season or a topic you would like Amber & Becca to cover? Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com
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It’s ok to take a vacation from the farm every once in a while. But traveling with a 2.5 year old? That’s a different story.
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She can dance, she can weld, she’s one heck of a farmer! We are so excited to talk to Grayce and learn how she went from being a competitive dancer to owning and operating her own farm by the age of 23!
If you’re not already following her, check out her out on social media @thefarmergrayce
Thank you to Kentucky Venues and the National Farm Machinery Show for sponsoring this weeks episode! Get ready to attend the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY February 14-17! You'll get to explore over 800 booths and learn from industry leaders! Check out www.farmmachineryshow.org for more details and plan your visit today!
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It's been one year since Becca left her job at the dairy. Join her in a solo episode to hear what she's learned in that time.
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If you're on the ag side of social media, you have probably seen today's guest pop up of your page with her amazing harvest videos and ag education videos. Emma sits down with us to talk about her life on and off the farm.
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Happy 2024! Let's kick off season 5 with a little chit chat! We're excited to be back and have a fun season planned for the new year. Let's roll!
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That's a wrap on 2023! We will be back in the new year with a new season and new adventures. Thank you all for being here and have a happy holiday season!
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Becca is on the road and driving into her feels this week
If you have a topic you would like us to talk about on an upcoming episode or would like to nominate someone to join us, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com
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Solo episode from Amber! Amber talks more about her post partum journey and ways she took control/continues to take care of her mental and physical self during and after baby.
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Host of Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen, joins us to talk about her huge career shift and how she took control over her health mentally and physically. Join us for a deep conversation with Peggy and make sure to check out her family farm hemp-based wellness products at www.pricbd.com and check out her podcast: Uplevel Dairy
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If you are a new hunter or a well seasoned deer camp veteran, this episode is for you. We reached out to the Wisconsin DNR to give our listeners a reminder of gun safety, procedures to follow after harvesting a deer, proper garments to wear, and how to introduce your child to hunting. Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz answers all of these questions and more! Make sure to check out the links we mention in today's episode if you have any questions this hunting season and good luck to all hunters!
DNR General Info:
1-888-936-7463
Anyone with information regarding natural resource violations may confidentially report by calling or texting: VIOLATION HOTLINE: 1-800-TIP-WDNR or 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is available 24/7
CWD Testing: https://dnr.wisconsin/gov/topic/WildlifeHabitat/registersample
It's been a while since we had time to catch up! Hear how our harvests went, how bow season is going, and the story of the Butthole Buck. Oh, we also chat about how to know and appreciate your self worth too. Enjoy!
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Becca gives a solo update on her life and her transition from dairy farming to her new job!If you have a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode or you would like to be a guest/have a guest suggestion, shoot us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Mikayla came back home to work alongside her dad and grandpa on their family's dairy farm. Tune in to hear how she has brought new ideas and big improvements to their milking barn.Special thanks to our listener, Meghan, for sending us a guest request for Mikayla! If you have someone you would us to bring on as a guest, please send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow us here:Amber @cranberrychatsBecca @beccahilby
Let's talk about cranberry harvest! Amber is in full harvest mode and sits down to break down the process from start to finish. If you're not following us on social media, find us over @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca @ beccahilby
Grab your favorite drink and come chat with us! It's been a while since we had a random discussion and boy does this conversation take some twists and turns, so buckle up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Did you know the word's largest grower and processor of horseradish is right here in Wisconsin? We talk to President of Silver Spring Foods, Eric Rygg to find out everything revolving around the tangy food! Find Silver Spring Food products here: www.silverspringfoods.com or follow them on social media @SilverSpringFoods Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @Beccahilby
Just as a warning- the audio of this episode isn't....great BUT the conversation is one of the best! Amber is joined (in the car) by fellow cranberry grower/entrepreneur/author, Rochelle Hoffman. Tune in for a great conversation about food, cranberries, and hot cheese???Find Rooted In Red events/shop here: https://www.rootedinred.co/Find Rochelle's delicious cook book here:https://www.rootedinred.co/product/hardcover-cookbook-good-eats-and-gathering-by-rochelle-hoffmanFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Welcome back to season 4.5 of Forward Farming! We're back from our summer break and ready to get back into the swing of things. Let's catch up and re introduce ourselves because it's been so long since we talked last! Find us on social media: @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca @ beccahilby
Hi! This is our final episode before we take our annual summer break! Becca is starting her new job this week and Amber is going to be traveling at the end of the month so we will regroup again in August sometime! Until then, enjoy this chit chatty episode! While we're gone, we would love to rebroadcast some of your/our favorite old episodes. If you have a favorite you'd like to hear again/think new listeners NEED to hear, shoot us a DM!Have a happy and safe summer!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Okay okay, maybe it's not every day you hear about the birth story for some piglets, BUT it was Becca's first experience farrowing - and she tells us all about it!ALSO we are now on the new hot app, Threads! Go find us and let's have a fun chit chat about this episode, random life events, and anything else you want to talk about! It looks like it will be a great community to hang out with other listeners!Thanks for listening as always! :) We'd love if you left a review!Follow Amber - @cranberrychatsFollow Becca - @beccahilbySEE YOU NEXT WEEK!
Fresh cut flower farms are gaining popularity and we were so excited to find a new flower farm open up in Cashton, Wisconsin. Jen from Happy Hills Flower farm joins the show to talk about how she and her husband stumbled onto the property and turned it into their own little slice of heaven that they are opening up to the public this summer. Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram @happyhillsflowerfarm and make an appointment on their website: https://www.happyhillsflowerfarm.com/Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Choosing a puppy for your family is a big deal! Hear from a farmer who owes her life to her well trained farm pup and learn about the things to look for from breeders when choosing your farm dog.Follow Sonja here: Facebook group (Silver Spoon Aussies): https://www.facebook.com/groups/251531802204610Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/sonja.galley/Instagram: @silverspoondairyFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
This is a sensitive subject but we wanted to voice our opinions. If you have different thoughts than ours- that's ok! If you would like to keep the conversation going, shoot us a message on our Instagram account @forwardfarmingpodcastBe kind to yourselves and go get some sunshine, drink some water, and go hug your kids/cat/dog/chickens/whatever you've gotFollow us on social media & YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Ever think about water use on farms and how it gets recycled? We dive into how cranberries and dairy farms use water and how it gets reused throughout the farm!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Becca has been busy selling some of her cows and she breaks down the entire process of selling cull cows and dairy cows.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Quick little catch up after a long holiday weekend!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby and @hilbyfamilyfarms on YouTube
Emily & Avery join the show to talk about their busy lives as farmers, ag advocates, YouTubers, marketing gurus, beef salesmen, and tractor pullers! We are exhausted just listening to their lives! Check out all of Emily & Avery's links below:Badger State Website: https://bstponline.comEmily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymatzke/Beef Page: https://www.facebook.com/PrairieRaisedBeefPulling Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066267294835YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMt-IMQCxtNRYxa9ahruUMQMy Website: https://emilymatzke.com
Becca is back to give an update on her farmers market experience! Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
How did eczema strike inspiration to start a tallow body line for Megan Giles? Tune in to find out how Megan started making lotion to help her children and now is selling her product in her community!Follow and order Megan's products through her Instagram @meganreneegilesFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
All great friendships begin at a Kwik Trip! We met Morgan Geyer at the Kwik Trip media day and we knew we had to have her come on the show! Hear how Morgan started out by sharing recipes on TikTok and Instagram and how her page has evolved over time.Make sure to follow Morgan: @morganthemidwestladyFollow us! @forwardfarmingpodcast or email us forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
If you have felt the influencer pressure a lot more on social media or just feel like you are being not authentic to your own self, this episode is for you. Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate you all so much!Make sure to follow us on soicial media! We promise not to over influence you!@forwardfarmingpodcast@cranberrychats@beccahilbyEmail us! forwardfarmingpodcast@gmail.com
A former "boujee designer" turned homsteader in a blink of an eye! Hear Victoria's crazy story on how one dream flipped her and her family's life upside down and how they are thriving in their new lifeFollow Victoria on Instagram @victoria.mostardiFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
It's been awhile. Let's catch up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
Dan is back to talk about what's going on in CranLand and answers some of your burning questions!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
This week Connor Domonoske joins the podcast to talk about his experience at college and how he plans to use his degree to help his family's farm in the future! Give Connor a follow on Instagram @domonoske_farms
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We have found your next family day date over near Manitowoc, WI at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Hear from Program Manager, Abigail as she explains the center and some of their fun events they have coming up this spring!
For more information on the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, check out their website: https://farmwisconsin.org/
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It's been just over a month since Becca left the dairy farm and she has been BUSY! Catch up with us and find out what she has been up to and what her plans are for the future!
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Did you know farmers are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to people in other occupations? Mental health needs to be a larger conversation topic in agriculture and Scott Johnson is here to talk about how he and all of his collegues at Farmers Mutual Hail Crop Insurance are trained as QPR professionals. Scott often sees farmers at their lowest and is passionate to help farmers from getting into a worse position. This is a must listen episode!
Send Scott an email for more information and resources: scottjohnsonqpr@gmail.com
or visit the website www.qprinstitute.com
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It's Wisconsin. It's cold in the winter and hot in the summer. If you don't have energy efficient products in your home/shop/barn, you're probably wasting money and wasting energy! Learn from Jessica about the basic swaps you can make to save yourself a few extra dollars off your energy bill!
Learn more at www.focusonenergy.com
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If you aren't a fan of numbers or struggle keeping up with your farm or businesses finances, this episode is for you! Mary Faber is a virtual bookkeeper with clients across the country. She is a QuickBooks goddess and here to help relieve the stress you have surrounding finances! If you want to reach out to Mary for help with your books, reach her on Instagram @marytfaber
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This week Becca is joined by Kenny Fahey, CEO of Leading Harvest. Hear about how Kenny and his team are advancing sustainable agriculture around the world!
Learn more at their website : https://www.leadingharvest.org/about
or follow on social media @leadingharvest
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Becca is going through some big job changes so she is taking the hot seat to talk about her job change. If you are in ag, it can be tough to change/quit your job. Becca is in the midst of a big change and we dive in and find out what's next and how she's feeling.
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Did you know Ocean Spray was a farmer owned cooperative? Or how about the origin story of Ocean Spray? Ever wonder what kind of impact Fleetwood Mac and skateboarding had on Ocean Spray sales during the pandemic? Hear all of that and more from Ocean Spray's President and CEO, Tom Hayes!
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HELLOOOOO 2023!!! Did you miss us?
Welcome to season 4! Catch up on what we have planned for the new year (spoiler: it's pretty exciting!).
If you would like to be a guest on the podcast or would like to hear from someone, please reach out to us on our instagram page @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats or @beccahilby
Thanks for being here and we can't wait to share what we have in store.
Holy Christmas Cow! How is it the last episode of the year already?? Amber and Becca play catch up on life on the farm and life in general to wrap things up for season 3. If this is your first episode, or you are a ride or die listener, thank you for all of your support this year! We couldn't do it without you! Have a safe and happy holiday season! XOXO, FF
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Ho Ho Hello! If you're not in the Christmas spirit yet, this episode will definitely get you there. Hear from Brittany and Sean Malone, owners of Curvue Hideaway & Trees in Eau Claire, WI. Learn what it takes to grow Christmas trees all year and the best way to care for your tree after it has been harvested. Lots of tips and tricks if you are new to getting a live tree!
Make sure to follow Curvue Hideaway & Trees here:
https://www.ctreesonc.com/
Instagram @curvue_hideawayandtrees
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When we reached out to Miss Wisconsin, Grace Stanke, we were looking to find out more about the Miss America program and her journey to become Miss Wisconsin but luckily we learned a little more than that! Grace is a wickedly smart cheese head with a love for nuclear energy. Learn more about the nuclear industry and how she is helping the industry bust the common misconceptions!
Follow Grace's journey here: https://www.misswisconsin.com/miss-wisconsin-2022-grace-stanke/
Instagram: @missamericawi
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Earlier in November, Amber & Becca got invited to Kwik Trip Media Days where they were joined by several Kwik Trip social media ambassadors and a ton of other media folks to tour the Kwik Trip facilities in La Crosse, WI. Hear about the different plants we got to tour and how your favorite take home meals and pizzas are made! Special thank you to Kwik Trip for inviting us!
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GET YOUR FARM & RANCH CHICKS CALENDAR HERE:
https://farmfocused.com/farm-ranch-chicks-2023-calendar/
Amber and Becca are taking the week off to spend extra time with our families. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU so much for being here. We are so thankful for you all. Cheers to a happy Thanksgiving! Don't forget to take an extra scoop of cranberries and an extra dollop of dairy this week!
If you are a new hunter or a well seasoned deer camp veteran, this episode is for you. We reached out to the Wisconsin DNR to give our listeners a reminder of gun safety, procedures to follow after harvesting a deer, proper garments to wear, and how to introduce your child to hunting. Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz answers all of these questions and more! Make sure to check out the links we mention in today's episodes if you have any questions throughout the hunting season and good luck to all hunters!
DNR General Info:
1-888-936-7463
DNR VIOLATION HOTLINE:
Anyone with information regarding natural resource violations may confidentially report by calling or texting: VIOLATION HOTLINE: 1-800-TIP-WDNR OR 1-800-847-9367. The hotline is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
CWD Testing:
Sampling for chronic wasting disease (CWD) | | Wisconsin DNR
Questions About CWD:
Mandy Kamps Amanda.kamps@wisconsin.gov
Deer Registration:
Online -Go Wild - GameReg Harvest Report
By Phone - 1-844-426-3734 (1-844-GAMEREG) (available 24 hours).
Who's ready for gun deer season (in Wisconsin, anyway)!? Here's a few gun safety reminders before heading into the woods and a few hunting stories to get you in the mood to see the thirty pointer! If you have a hunting story, we would love to hear it! Send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @beccahilby
Hello from LaCrosse!!! Thank you to Annaliese Wegner for hosting us at her mastermind event over the weekend! We dive into what masterminding looks like for us and how we can use it to set and achieve our big and small goals and how to stay motivated- especially on social media.
Make sure you're following us on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @beccahilby and Annaliese @modfarmchick
HOW THE HECK ARE YA!? It has been a minute since Amber and Becca have recorded an episode together so let's chat about where we have been, how harvest went/has been going, and we're going to try face yoga??
October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss month. Becca shares her experiences in hopes that she can reach just ONE person who needs to feel less alone. Please reach out if you ever need an ear to talk to.
Amber is joined by Agriculture Scientist, Dave Jones to discuss organic vs conventional farming. Is there a major difference at the end of the day? What do all of the labels mean when you are grocery shopping? What is best for you and your family? And most importantly, what's up with all of the spiders in cranberry marshes???
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Emily Reuschel sits down with Becca to discuss how to focus on big goals and make them a reality. Follow Emily on Instagram @emilyreuschel
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Do you feel exhausted after scrolling through social media? Are you left feeling less than your actual worth? This episode is for you.
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Hope you all had a safe and fun Labor Day weekend! Now that fall is creeping in, it's time to prep for harvest. Hear how Amber gets prepped for cranberry harvest and the story of the potpie drop of 2021 gets retold.
Make sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @beccahilby
Plus some other fun questions! Grab your favorite beverage and join us for a chatty episode where we catch up and ask some random questions!
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Here are our top suggestions on how we survived our baby's first year and some of our favorite products. Do you have anything you want added to the list? Shoot us a message on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast
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Do you have any idea how much research goes into cranberries? Tune in to find out!
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It's the most wonderful time of the year- fair season! Hear about our favorite things about our county and state fair. Don't forget to support your favorite fair this summer!
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WE ARE BACK and refreshed and full of cheesy knowledge! Here's a recap of our trip to Door County, all the fun places we stopped at and stayed. We can't wait to go back and keep exploring! Special thank you again to Door County for having us!
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What's better than Hidden Valley Ranch? Hidden Valley Hops! Owner, Justin Gloede joins us to talk about his hops farm and everything that goes into the production and distribution of his Wisconsin hops. Make sure to give Justin a follow over @hiddenvalleyhops and at www.hiddenvalleyhops.com
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How often do you find yourself wishing you could drop everything and go on a vacation but your bubble is burst because you live/work on a farm and simply can't get away? Or can you?
Becca and Joey recently went away for a mini vacation and it was just what the doctor ordered! If you're on the fence about taking a vacation this summer, let us push you over the edge to go!
Ever wonder how cranberries are planted or what goes on in the summer on a cranberry marsh? Dan and Porter join the podcast to discuss!
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Jordan Rudolph, owner of Unity Fitness, hops on the podcast today to break down all of your heath and fitness questions including how to lift heavy things without hurting your back, is keto better than low carb diet and how the heck are my hormones keeping me from losing weight? Lots of BIG information in this episode that you don't want to miss!
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Are you a newbie to the dairy industry? Don't worry! We are here to answer all of the questions you might have about cows, how your milk is produced, or if anything is added to your milk after it leaves the cow, this episode is for you! As a reminder, if you ever have any questions about where your food is coming from, please ask a farmer and not Google!
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HOLD ON!!! If you haven't listened to last week's episode, it might be helpful to listen to that first.
Special thanks to Annaliese for joining us again today! If you'd like tickets to the Modern Farm Chick Mastermind, check out the link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mastermind-dinner-for-modern-farm-chicks-tickets-337217565817
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hey guys! today's episode is a solo episode with Amber and a quick catch up on what's going on with her post partum brain BUT we end on a high note with our first two voicemails from Mary and a surprise caller on our voicemail line! If you would like to leave us a message, hop on over to: https://www.speakpipe.com/forwardfarmingpodcast
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It's been a while since we've had a true #blessthismess episode but sometimes you just have to deal with what you're workin with! Join in on the chaos as we catch up from the truck and on the floor. PS not sure why the rural internet decided to act up so please excuse the poor quality/skipping around in some areas. Please forgive us.
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Can you believe we haven't had an entire episode dedicated to Kwik Trip yet? Us either! Today we talk to the mind behind the memes: Paige! We ask the hard hitting questions, like what's next for Kwik Trip, why all the Spongebob memes, and why does your dog look like a chicken strip??? Thanks for listening and we'll see ya next time!
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This week's guest is fresh off the MeatEater and Joe Rogan podcasts to talk about his conservation efforts and steps private land owners can take to better their properties. Doug Duren joins us to share some stories, talk about protecting our environments and answer the burning question: squeaky fresh or fried cheese curds?
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Hi! We're Amber & Becca! If you're new here, this is the episode for you! If you've been listening for a while, stick around! We're happy to have you! Unless you're a lint licker who would even consider leaving us a 1 star review- in that case, we don't want you.
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This week we are joined by Emma Huber, National Teacher FFA Ambassador for the state of Wisconsin. Emma explains the FFA program and how much it has changed over the last 10 years. We learn about different ways kids and adults can get involved in FFA in their communities. Make sure to check Emma out on Instagram @mrs.emma.huber
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The postpartum blues have struck and they are U-G-L-Y. Amber and Becca have had two different postpartum experiences. Hear about what steps they are taking to be proactive and overcome their pesky baby blues.
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Did you know Wisconsin produces over 95% of the total cultivated ginseng in the country? And most of it is grown in Marathon County! Today we talk to Joe Heil who is a true powerhouse in the ginseng community. You can find Joe's product and learn a little more about ginseng at www.heilginsenginc.com
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Is there anything she can't do? Today we welcome Courtney to the podcast to talk about her life as a Texas Longhorn farmer, a chicken/duck wrangler, a painter, interior designer, ER nurse, and a bad ass momma! Courtney has one heck of a story that you won't want to miss. Make sure to follow her on instagram @mrsgreenpasturescattle and tell her we says hi!
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Amber & Becca are back together to catch up on life at home and on the farm. We have a fun new season planned for the podcast, but if you have ideas/topics/guests you want us to talk about- let us know! Make sure you're following us on social media: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @farmingwiththehilbys
Join us for some rapid fire questions to get to know everyone a little better! After a few drinks and snacks, no questions or topics are off limits- some against our better judgement.
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Welcome back for season 3!!! Thank you all for our patience but we promise we have a fun season lined up for you guys! To kick things off, we got together in person with a few of our favorite internet friends- some are returning guests and some are new! Make sure to give them a follow and tell em we says hi!
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@ludwigfarms_tessa
What a year! What were our highlights and biggest lessons learned in 2021 and what do we have planned for 2022?
Thank you all for joining us this year! We appreciate your support so much and can't wait to share more laughs with you next year. Have a safe and happy holidays!
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Hi guys! This week we are talking about what life is like for a cranberry grower in the winter months. I don't know about you, but I am already missing those hot summer days!
Next week Becca will be back as we talk about our 2021 highlights before we take a few weeks off for the holidays.
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It's been a few weeks but we are back together again and we have A LOT to catch up on! Come catch up with us on life on and off the farms and tell us- where is your go to spot to hiding Christmas presents?
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lolololol jk but I am turning 30 this week. Here's some advice/things I wish I could tell my 19 year old self about my 20's. What's something you wish you could tell your younger self?
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Another story tiiiiime! Grab more snacks and another drink because it's time to hear Becca's story. It all started on a hot summer day....and almost ended with a bitch named Kathy If you're not following us yet, check us out on social media! @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys @cranberrychats
Story time! It's time to sit back and grab a snack and hear about Amber's coming of age story. Did she always want to work on the marsh? Why did she quit baseball? She sold wedding dresses!? It's not a pretty story, but it has a pretty neat ending.
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You asked, we answered- again! Let's sit down and chat. It's been a while!
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Interested in sharing your farm story but not sure where or how to start? Social media is a great tool to get started, but there's so much more to explore! Here are some of our suggestions for having your voice heard!
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Not all birth stories are scary! Becca shares her experiences with all three of her kids (more like 2.5....sorry Joe!). Becca also talks about how her parenting and expectations have changed over time.
Mary & Angela, from On the Front Porch, invited Amber onto their podcast as a guest back in July to talk about her highs and lows of working through pregnancy on the marsh and all of the mental obstacles that are involved. Make sure to follow Mary & Angela on instagram @theruralhousewives and give their podcast a listen- they're a hoot and make you feel like you're long lost friends!
Amber & Becca are back together again to give farm updates, work life balance, and parking lot heart breaks. Make sure to follow us on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys & @cranberrychats
Just kidding...Kind of. Amber talks all about the birth of Porter and how she's adjusting to being a new mom. We will (hopefully) be back next week with more farming content! If you're not following us on Facebook and Instagram, give us a follow @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys
What's an instant way for farmers to connect with the community? Farmers markets! Becca is joined by Megan Harris to talk about their experiences with selling at farmers markets and Megan shares her number one tip to instantly boost sales! Make sure to give Megan a follow on IG @harrishomesteader and check out her YouTube channel: Megan Harris Homesteader
HUGE thank you to Wisconsin Farm Bureau for sponsoring today's episode! For more information regarding the Leaders of the Land series, head on over to their website: www.wfbf.com/events or contact Rachel directly with questions at rgerbitz@wfbf.com
Today we talk to Rachel from the WFBF about her new series: Leaders of the Land, that tours nine unique farms across the state of Wisconsin to learn all about different sustainability practices. The tours kick off on August 20th and run until September 23rd. The tours are open and available to the general public and offered for a discounted rate to all Farm Bureau members. Pre-registration is requested, so make sure you get signed up ahead of time and tell them the Forward Farming girls sent ya~
Trigger Warning- We talk about a lot of pregnancy/labor/post partum things this episode. If you find that triggering, this might not be the best episode for you.
Becca is back this week and boy oh boy do we have a lot to talk about. Hear how she's adjusting to life with three littles, how she's dipping her toes back into the farm, and about her giant Jimmy Johns sub..? Amber brings her hospital bag for Becca to inspect and find out when lil CranBabe will make their big appearance!
I don't know about you guys, but I love hearing what people are loving! Today I break down some of my favorite items for the marsh, what I'm loving at home, what my must haves are for the woods, and even what Bear and Winnie are into!
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Growing up as a farm kid, what do you do if you have passions that will take you outside of the farm? Are you brave enough to chase those passions or do you chose to continue your family's legacy on the farm? Is it possible to have your passion coincide with your farm life? According to Jenna, it's totally possible and she's living her dream every day. Follow Jenna on Instagram @jenniferiris22 to keep up with her cranberry and horse adventures!
Let's talk pests. bugs. creepy crawlies. the forbidden subject! Bugs are everywhere- even in your own garden! How do cranberry growers handle pests and what treatments are available? Time to bring in the expert: Pam Verhulst from Lady Bug IPM aka @cranberry.pam on IG. Pam talks about her life as a cranberry consultant and how big of an impact she has on so many cranberry marshes. Make sure to give Pam a follow to keep up with all of the behind the scenes action!
There's going to be a few changes over the next few weeks on the podcast! If you want a special guest on the show, reach out and let us know! If YOU want to be on the show, even better! Reach out and let us know what you want to hear in the next few weeks- we would love to hear your feedback! Send us a message @forwardfarmingpodcast or @cranberrychats. See ya next week with another full length episode!
HOLY MOLY WE MADE IT ONE WHOLE YEAR WITH FORWARD FARMING!!! Thank you to each and every one of you for listening to our show and showing us so much love and support. We can't thank you enough and we appreciate you all so much.
For this episode, we talk about some of our favorite episodes and we relive some of your favorite moments, including "WhYs It SpIcY" and ovaries to the floovaries. This was also our first successful attempt at recording a live episode on Clubhouse. If you want to chat with us on an upcoming episode, keep your eye out for our next Clubhouse announcement! If you're not already, give us a follow @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys & @cranberrychats
xoxo, Amber & Becca
Let's hear it for the boys!!! You heard the mom advice last week, now it's time to put the dad's in the spotlight to hear what advice they come up with for Dan. (Let's just pretend they didn't compare giving birth to gutting a deer...) Did we miss any important advice? Let us know over on our podcast page on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast and go give Tom and Dan a follow while you're at it @mr_modfarmchick & @the_dan_bristow
As our pregnancies wind down, things are finally starting to feel real! As a first time mom, Amber is hitting the panic alarm and has ALL the questions for Becca and Annaliese- two pro farm moms! Check out their advice to new moms, what their favorite stage of their kids were and if they had any major mom fail moments! Make sure to give Annaliese a follow on IG @modfarmchick Facebook: Modern-day Farm Chick and her blog www.moderndayfarmchick.com
As the honeybees are busy working on the cranberry marsh, now is the perfect time to talk to beekeepers, Matt & Sarah McLean AKA @homesteadinthehood on IG. We learn what it takes to create a hive and keep it healthy and thriving, how to collect honey, and most importantly, what brands of honey bees are out there? Special thank you to Matt & Sarah for joining us and make sure to check out their website homesteadinthehood.com and give them a follow on IG @homesteadinthehood
It's the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the year! It's June Dairy Month! To help us kick things off, we welcome the 73rd AND 74th reigning Alice in Dairyland, Julia Nunes. Alice in Dairyland is Wisconsin's agriculture ambassador, educating her audiences across the state about the importance of Wisconsin's diverse ag industry. Hear how Julia prepared for her roll and all the fun adventures she has been on and what she has planned for the upcoming year. She also spills the tea on her stance on Kwik Trip chocolate milk. Make sure to give Julia a follow and keep up with her adventures: @aliceindairyland
Ever wondered why cranberries grow in water or why cranberry growers have the easiest job ever? This is the episode for you! (SPOILER: they don't!) Join us as we dive into the cranberry industry and all the misconceptions surrounding it! Make sure to give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast and @farmingwiththehilbys and @cranberrychats
Ever wonder what really goes on at a dairy farm? We asked you to send in your assumptions about the dairy industry and Becca is here to clear the air. If you had a dairy product today, make sure to thank your farmer! Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast
This week we tackle the topic of veal! Thank you to @newmexicomilkmaid @dairycarrie and @calfvet_ for bringing attention to this method of farming- we sure learned a lot! Make sure to keep an eye out on the Forward Farming instagram page and we will be reposting the blogs from Tara and Carrie and their trip to the veal farm!
Please give Corey a big warm welcome to the podcast! Corey is a Wisconsin native who built the Wisconsin Clothing Company from the ground up and continues to grow and support local, family businesses. Hear how he got started and what his goals are for his company! Also find out what his (slightly odd) preferences are in a lightning Wisconsin rapid fire this or that! Check out Corey and the Wisconsin Clothing Company on IG @wisconsinclothingcompany and online at www.wisconsinclothingco.com
This week we are joined by fellow podcaster, Trevor Williams, host of The Farm Traveler Podcast! We pick his brain on all things podcasting, his favorite state fair food, and a quick rapid fire Q&A that will leave you in a sugar coma. If you can get through the first few minutes of our pregnancy brain, this is a must listen!
Hello and welcome to our therapy session! Being a pregnant farmer is TOUGH! Especially when you're in peak busy season. Find out how we are dealing with this challenge and the reminders we keep giving ourselves to ease the guilt. Make sure to give us a follow on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast if you're not already!
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and wondered how people appear to have everything under control? Spoiler alert! They probably don't and are struggling too. How do we handle the pressure to juggle everything and what advice do we have for you? Thank you to our listeners for the topic suggestion this week! If you have a topic you'd like to hear us cover, head over to our Facebook and Instagram and leave us a message @forwardfarmingpodcast
We asked you to send us your love stories and boy, was it entertaining! As a hint, a lot of you met over beer and a tractor pull. Also, how does Quizno Subs play into this? We don't know either. Enjoy.
If you want to be included on the behind the scenes action, search for our Bless This Mess private group on our Forward Farming Podcast Facebook page, or send us a message on Instagram and we will get you added: @forwardfarmingpodcast
Today we learn all about maple syrup from Danielle Buck, aka @nrs.maple.farmgirl on Instagram. Danielle and her family operate North Road Sugarworks and you can shop all of their tasty maple treats at www.northroadsugarworks.com
PS sorry about Danielle's audio during the first half of the audio. I think we had a bad connection, but don't worry, it improves in the second half! #blessthismess
With warmer temperatures, dare we say it's starting to feel like spring!? Find out what new tasks come with the changing seasons and why we spend so much time talking about opossums. Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys & @cranberrychats
Ever wonder how/why we started our podcast? Are you thinking about starting your own podcast and have no idea where to start? Here's the rundown on what we do every week! Give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram:@ forwardfarmingpodcast
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Houston Food Bank- test "ABC13" to 41444
give.salvationarmytexas.org
redcross.org
feedingtexas.org
houstonfoodbank.org
operationkindness.org
Venmo Options:
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Dan is back to ramble on about his experience marrying into the cranberry industry with no prior farm experience. Hear what he thinks about working with family, why he's a Bears fan, and if he had to save Bear or Winnie from a fire, who would he pick and why!? All that and more!
Today we welcome Tessa Pacion from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery to walk us through the cheese making process! We finally get answers on the difference between a butter and cheese cloth and why some cheese is orange vs yellow! Make sure you give Tessa a follow on Instagram @ludwigfarms_tessa and order some of Tessa's delicious cheese here: www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com
When you say Wisconsin.... you said it all- especially when it comes to cheese! Find out some cheesy facts, our favorite types of cheese, and the must know question: fried or fresh cheese curds!? Need more Forward Farming? Make sure to give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram
New year, new us!? Nahhhhh! We are back from our holiday break to talk about our goals (or lack thereof) for 2021 and what we have been up to! If you're not following us yet, check us out on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast - we would love to connect!
2020 was a year for the books! We want to thank all of you for your support with our little podcast dream and can't wait to come back in 2021 bigger and better than ever! Have a safe and happy holidays and we'll see ya in the new year!
It's officially time to get into the Christmas spirit! We test our Christmas movie knowledge and play this or that holiday edition. We only have one more episode left before we take a short break and return in 2021 and SOMEONE has the audacity to change their two star review to a one star review!? No ma'am! If you're not following us on social media, check us out! @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys
One of our favorite questions we get is, "so do you just go on vacation all winter?" WE WISH! Winter is one of our busiest seasons! Find out what we do to survive the Wisconsin winters! If you're not already, give us a follow on Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys
Happy post-Thanksgiving! We want to keep topics light over the holiday season while still having fun! This week we debunk some of your assumptions about us and have a very special guest drop by! Do you have some assumptions we didn't talk about? Let us know over on Facebook or Instagram!
This holiday season it is so important to shop small businesses! We share some of our favorite shops and their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals! Check out the entire list with promos in our IG bio @forwardfarmingpodcast
You asked and we answered AGAIN! What's on our Christmas list? What's our favorite coffee drink? IS A HOT DOG A SANDWICH??? We answer all of these burning questions and more on today's episode! Give us a follow on Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys @cranberrychats
On this week's episode, we welcome Cassie Sonnentag, AKA @farmondrywoodcreek , and talk about her roll with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, how much we love the Bachelorette, our odd drinks of choice and more! Thanks Cassie for joining us! Don't forget we still have some koozies available through the link in our Instagram bio
We are back after a week of technical difficulties! This week we talk about the importance of social media collaborations and try to cram in as many movie quotes that we can think of! Make sure to give us a follow on Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast
We asked our listeners to send us their best and most embarrassing farm stories and they did not disappoint! Check us out on Instagram: @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys
This may come as a surprise...but we had a difficult time coming up with a topic for this week's episode! We talk about some of our favorite podcasts, accounts to follow on Instagram, work pants, and more! If you want to leave us some of your favorite things right now, head on over to our Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast and let us know!
Life gets crazy and hectic and sometimes it feels like you're drowning. We talk about how we deal with those times and what helps us. When in doubt...MUTE 'EM!
Missouri farmer/rancher, Alex Templeton joins us to talk about her experience growing up and now working on her family's Angus beef ranch. We also hear how she broke into the hunting industry and how she helped paved the way for female hunters.
Becca shares what it's like to be a farmer at a local farmer's market and all the struggles and joys that go along with it. Looking for more behind the scenes action? Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @farmingwiththehilbys & @cranberrychats
We asked our audience to submit their most random questions and they did not disappoint! What would we be doing if we weren't farming? What kind of deli meat would we want our bed sheets to be made out of? Tune in to find out this and more.
Today we talk all about cranberry harvest and answer some of the most requested questions! If you haven't yet, please don't forget to leave us a five star rating and a review! Find us on Facebook and Instagram: Forward Farming Podcast
Dan and Joey join us this week to give us an insight into their lives, how they got into farming, and a lot of other weird things. #BlessThisMess
Bless this mess...today we talk about our lives on the farm before and after marriage and kids. We also offer a few bits of relationship advice and how we find time to balance it all. (If you don't understand the TikTok reference, please send us a message @forwardfarmingpodcast for details)
Please welcome Annaliese Wegner, AKA Modern Day Farm Chick, to the show! Not only was she our first guest, BUT we were all able to meet face to face to record the podcast! We talk all things cows, Real Housewives, and try to talk louder than the race cars warming up in the background. Check Annaliese out on Facebook: Modern-Day Farm Chick, Instagram: @modfarmchick ,and on her blog: www.moderndayfarmchick.com
Farming can be hard. Social media and farming can be harder. Listen to how we manage to stay on the sunny side of life and keep laughing (mostly at ourselves) when times get tough.
Ever wonder what a normal day is like on the cranberry marsh or dairy farm? So would we! Tune in to find out what our "normal" is like and stick around for a few bad jokes and a very special guest!
Things get....juicy...this week as we talk about our lives on social media. We also share some of our favorite tips and tricks on how to start your own ag page.
It's Beccas turn in the hot seat on this week's episode. Tune in to hear about her journey into farming and what life has been like since. We also discuss our love of Kwik Trip and what's a pork chop in a can?
Welcome to our first official episode! Join in as we get to know Amber and her life on and off the cranberry marsh.