Ag Women Connect "Ag Talk, Your Story Matters!"

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa is sitting down with ag entrepreneur, Mary Bowen from Maryland to chat about Mary's journey in agriculture and beyond.  With Mary's start in agriculture being horses and Hereford Cattle, she had a natural gift for entrepreneurship that followed her throughout her life.  While Mary still enjoys horses and Hereford&ap...

Send us Fan Mail This week is super special as host, Venessa Wood sits down with Jan and Erin Johnson, owners of the Trailblazher Co. Trailblazher is and has been quite a few things from a membership for rural women to come together to a podcast but before it was any of those things, it was an internationally printed magazine celebrating rural women.  Hear more about their journey and the publishi...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of AgTalk: Your Story Matters, host Venessa Wood chats with Susan Yoder, a mother of five boys, esteemed real estate entrepreneur, and Oklahoma ranch owner. Susan shares her journey from an Amish girl in Ohio to becoming a successful businesswoman. They delve into the importance of community among women in agriculture, the value of staying connected and supporting...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, you are going to hear all about the upcoming Million Dollar Breakaway hosted by Kimes Ranch in Scottsdale, Arizona. CEO, Amanda Kimes joined us today along with two breakaway ropers who are headed to this event. Learn more at https://milliondollarbreakaway.com/ . Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platfo...

Send us Fan Mail In this engaging episode of AgTalk, host Vanessa Wood sits down with Kaitlin Olson, president of the Indian River Riding Club and the owner of Fancy Broke Apparel. Raised in New York, Kaitlin moved to Florida with a lifelong passion for horses that she was finally able to fulfill. Today, Kaitlin oversees a riding club that is not only a community asset but a cherished space for yo...

Send us Fan Mail Join us on this insightful episode of "Agtalk: Your Story Matters," where Vanessa sits down with Erin Lockhart from Apex Trailers to uncover her unique journey in the trailer industry. From her roots in Alabama and her transition to Texas, Erin shares how she has navigated a new career path and excelled in a traditionally male-dominated field. Her story is one of adaptat...

Send us Fan Mail This week we are welcoming into our space someone who is not only a powerhouse in her industry but she is leading other women to be powerhouses in their lives, Transformational Life Coach, Sommer Prichard. Sommer is a native Texan whose passion for her community drives her to connect with and support those in need, know that they are not alone, they are not crazy and they are wort...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of "Ag Talk: Your Story Matters," Venessa sits down with Tracy Brunet, owner of Farm Marketer and host of The Impact Farming Show, to delve into the intricacies of farm business management, mental health support in agriculture, and the broader challenges facing the farming community. Tracy shares her entrepreneurial journey from employee to sole owner of...

Send us Fan Mail You do not want to miss this conversation with Gatlin Didier who is going to be at the first-ever AWC Conference at the end of September. So if you want a chance to hear Gatlin speak, then make sure to grab your tickets.  Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platform for Women in Agriculture. " Your Story Matters.&quo...

Send us Fan Mail How much do you know about tree nuts? In agriculture, we talk a ton about producers and your typical crop farmers, but what about tree nuts? Today, we are sitting down with the Women of Tree Nuts. Based and started in California, these women are coming together to create a community for the women who support the tree nut industry. Follow them and learn more at https://www.instagra...

Send us Fan Mail Taking place September 26-28, 2024 in Fort Worth, Texas, the AWC conference is one you don't want to miss! Buy Your Tickets here: https://brushfire.com/agwomenconnect/conference/577946/tickets This event is shaping up to be a can’t miss experience! You can look forward to:  Meet and greet with our AWC Ambassadors  VIP & Member-only reception with live music and hors d&apo...

Send us Fan Mail This week on the podcast, Venessa sits down with the Dairy Doc, aka Michelle Schack from Arizona. Michelle works day in and day out with dairies across Arizona as part of a veterinary team. When she isn't working with cows (and even when she is), Michelle is advocating consumers about the dairy industry and where their dairy products come from. Make sure to follow her below!...

Send us Fan Mail On this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, we are going behind the scenes to talk with Cedar Creek Cowgirl Founder, Michelle Bilbrey. Tune in because we are talking about a lot more than just make up!  Follow Cedar Creek Cowgirls Below https://www.instagram.com/cedar_creek_cowgirls/ https://cedarcreekcowgirls.com/about/ https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090880977927...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, host Venessa Wood is sitting down with Lyndee Yoder and to get the scoop on what it's like managing a feed yard in Happy, Texas. Then we wrap up this conversation with Memori Jackson, owner of Porch Perfect to see what she's planning for the 2024 fall pumpkin season.  Tune in and don't miss it!  Support the show Thank...

Send us Fan Mail You do not want to miss this packed episode with Joelle Orem. Don't let her fool you, she is a jill of all trades and has done a little (or a lot) of everything.  Connect with Joelle below!  https://www.instagram.com/tractorheels/ www.tractorheels.com https://www.darkalleydenim.com/ Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America'...

Send us Fan Mail Don't miss this episode with Cowgirl Artists of America Founder, Megan Wimberley, as we chat about all things Western Art and beyond.   Connect with Megan and Cowgirl Artists of America Below CGA Website: https://cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/ Women's Work: https://cowgirlartistsofamerica.org/about-1 Megan Wimberley Art Website: www.meganwimberley.com Ig: @cowgirlartistsof...

Send us Fan Mail In this critical conversation, we are talking all things conservation and what it means to US farmers and ranchers. You don't want to miss this episode with Sarah Falen-Tate and Karen Budd-Falen.  Support the show Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platform for Women in Agriculture. " Your Story Matters." We love recognizi...

Send us Fan Mail In this inspiring episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa is sitting down with speaker and coach, Jodi Lynch Findley to chat about the leadership and development of the next generation in agriculture.  This was such a great episode for anyone looking for a career shift, recent college graduates, high schoolers and more!  Connect with Jodi Below!  https://www.jodispeakslife...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story, Venessa sits down with Shadee and Crockett Carothers, who are the epitome of a powerhouse entrepreneur couple. These two work and live together with their two littles managing a multitude of income streams and managing their own podcast.  Tune in to catch their whole story here on Ag Talk: Your Story Matters Support the show Thank you for jo...

Send us Fan Mail In this special episode, Ag Talk has collaborated with the Women Going Big Podcast to bring you Venessa's Founders Journey. She shares everything that led up to the point of founding Ag Women Connect and all the moments before and after. She discusses what the future holds for Ag Women Connect as well as important details on the upcoming Ag Women Connect Conference, Such a Ti...

Send us Fan Mail Are you curious about what APHA is doing for Paint Horses around the globe? Well this is your chance to get a front row seat at what APHA is all about. Host, Venessa Wood sits down with Desiree Heath-Mills and Kathryn Allen to get the inside scoop. Tune in and connect with APHA below! Make sure to use Discount Code that will get you 15% off your entire order through the month of J...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa sits down with Emma Coffman, an advocate, and ag sales professional. Their conversation spans from Emma's experience in 4-H and FFA to her traveling across the world for an internship in college and so much more. Tune in today to catch the full conversation and make sure to follow Emma online.  https://www.fa...

Send us Fan Mail This was such a great conversation with a fellow woman in agriculture, Rose Tryon, President of American Agri-Women.  Tune into this episode if you want to hear more about her perspective on: ✅ the role of women in agriculture  ✅ her views on advocacy ✅ the importance of collaboration over competition  Connect with American Agri-Women Below https://www.americanagriwomen.org/ ht...

Send us Fan Mail Do you have a crisis management plan in place for your business or production operation? If you answered, no then this is the episode for you.  Host, Venessa Wood is joined by Dr. Erica Irlbeck from Texas Tech University to chat about all things Crisis Management and what Dr. Erica recommends when it comes to putting one in place.  Tune in to catch the full episode now!  Support t...

Send us Fan Mail In this eye-opening episode of Ag Talk, we dive deep into the controversial world of fear-based marketing in the agricultural industry. Our round table discussion brings together leading experts from various sectors of agriculture to explore how fear is used as a marketing tool, its impact on consumers, and the broader implications for the industry. Join host Venessa as she modera...