Ag Chicks

In this episode of the Ag Chicks Podcast, host Ally Spears visits with Emma Coffman, owner of Double E Ranch Advocacy LLC, passionate agriculture advocate, and host of The Bridge podcast. Emma is dedicated to bridging the gap between rural and urban communities, using her expertise in livestock nutrition, feedlot data management, and cow-calf operations to inform and empower others. Named the 2024...

Welcome back to Ag Chicks! After some time away, I'm back behind the mic to share what’s been going on, why the podcast hit pause, and what’s coming next. From finishing a Ph. D. to growing a business and juggling life on the ranch, this episode is a catch-up for my OG listeners and a fresh start for those just joining the Ag Chicks crew. In this solo episode, I cover: Where I’ve been and why...

Christina Chu, MS, RD, CSSD is a Chicago-based sports dietitian and CEO of Christina Chu Nutrition LLC. She supports athletes from youth baseball to professional combat athletes through individual nutrition counseling and team talks. Her portfolio includes working with MLB, UFC, NWSL, Bellator, NCAA D1-D3, NAIA, and tactical athletes; presenting at Harvard Law School, Jordan Brand’s Flight Academy...

Alyssa Walsh is the owner and founder of Sweet Briar Creative. She’s a proud ‘Cyclone’ graduate, an Iowa native, and has recently set roots in Kansas with her husband Daniel. Located in the heart of the Flint Hills, Alyssa is surrounded by the pulse of the cattle industry, which fuels her inspiration daily. Together they run Regal Cattle, an operation focused on equipping youth with the tools to s...

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 s...

Hope Brandt, RD, founder & owner of Hopewell Health, splits time between Oklahoma and Louisiana with her husband, baby girl & French Bulldog. Her practice is centered around the creation of sustainable nutrition habits based on individualized behavior change, body image improvement, positive mindset shifts, reliable information and realistic expectations. Follow Hope: @Hopewell_health Link...

Today's guest is none other than my mom! we dive into business, life, and lessons along the way! Shop Ag Chicks Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.agchicks.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://agchicks.net⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ally Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://instagram.com/agchicks⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://facebook.com/agchicks⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Season Five is here, baby!! I wanted to start this season with some transparent thoughts, an explanation of what to expect this season, and a little life update from your fav Ag Chicks host. Thank you all for your support and continuing to tune in and fuel my fire! Shop Ag Chicks Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://www.agchicks.net/shop⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website:...

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 he...

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, Tex...

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 ⁠ -----------------------------------...

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...

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 Tex...

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...

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’...

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 depredat...

Brooke is a brand designer, website wizard, full time nomad and the ultimate dog mom. Follow Brooke: @brooketaylorcreativeco Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AGCHICKS at checkout ⁠https://www.strayhorn.com⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.agchicks.net/shop⁠⁠ ⁠ ------------------------------------------------ Find Ally: Website: ⁠⁠⁠https://...

My first ever male-only guest... my brother Bryaden Spears. we dive into our childhood on the ranch, why Brayden doesn't like cattle, and explain a little more about our new venture Full Sibs. Listen / Watch Part 2 Here: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/full-sibs/episodes/Full-Sibs--Ep-3-Ag-Chicks-X-Full-Sibs-Mash-Up-Part-2-e2eaekh Thank you to Ag Chicks Sponsors: Strayhorn: Use code AG...

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...

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 pla...

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...

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 r...

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 S...

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: @s...

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....