Forward Farming

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! Follow us on social media! @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys

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. Come say hi to us on social media! @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @farmingwiththehilbys

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? Follow us on Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys We are also on YouTube! Just search Forward Farming Podcast

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? Make sure you're following us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Find our unedited podcasts there! Just search: Forwa...

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. Follow us on our socials: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats @farmingwiththehilbys and on YouTube: Forward Farming Podcast

You asked, we answered- again! Let's sit down and chat. It's been a while! Did you know we are on YouTube? Tune in for unedited episodes over on our page: Forward Farming Podcast and find us on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast

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! Follow us on Facebook - Www. Facebook.com/Forwardfarmingpodcast Follow us on Instagram! - Www. Instagram.com/forwardfarmingpodcast Www. Instagram.com/cranberrychats Www. Instagram.co...

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 al...

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 ba...

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! You can now check out the video version of the podcast on YouTube by searching for Forward Farming! Check us out and subscribe for the behind the scenes and the true...

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...

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...

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 epi...

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...

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'r...

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 F...

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 web...

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 bee...

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