Forward Farming

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 Wiscons...

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...

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 g...

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

If you would like to help Texas winter storm victims, here are some resources to check out: Houston Food Bank- test "ABC13" to 41444 give.salvationarmytexas.org redcross.org feedingtexas.org houstonfoodbank.org operationkindness.org Venmo Options: @austinmutualaid @feedthepeopledallas @mutualaidhou @Trinitymutualaid

You heard it here first! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys

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 @cranberry...

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