Working in Ag

On this episode, we talk with Emma Alexander from Missouri about her family's history in the agriculture industry. Exploring some of the most exciting and challenging aspects that come along with a family business, we discuss the importance of estate planning and communication between family members. We also talk about how advocating for the industry and staying connected with consumers directly c...

In this episode we talk with Michelle Kunjappu about her experiences in the ag industry as both a photographer and a reporter. Michelle has has the opportunity to write and take photos for several businesses and local news outlets in the Lancaster, PA area. Throughout the interview, we talk about the importance of keeping an open mind and a positive attitude when trying to learn more about agricul...

On this episode, we talk with Valerie Lavigne, also known as Dairy Gal Val on her social media accounts! Val works on her families farm as a herdsman and manager, while also taking the time to share stories about the dairy industry through her podcast, The Dairy Hour. We explore some of the challenges that come with advocating for agriculture but also touch on how rewarding it can be to share your...

 On this episode, we talk with Kimberly Reckman who is currently a Global Trade Specialist with Bayer Crop Sciences. Growing up on a family farm, Kimberly has experienced agriculture at all different levels from local production to international exports. Exploring some of the challenges that come along with transitioning careers, and switching companies, we talk through some of the factors that ar...

On this episode, we talk with Dean Degroff who is currently working for his in-laws crop farm in the thumb of Michigan. With a family rooted in agriculture, Dean found his way to a career in the industry through a passion for his work. We dive into some of his experiences, and some of the challenges he has faced working for both a larger corporation and a family business. Emphasizing the importanc...

In this episode, we talk with Marissa Wilson,  who is currently an instructor at Southeast Missouri State University. Although she did not grow up with agriculture as a big part of her life, Marrisa talks about some of her experiences and finding her passion within the industry.  We dive into how we can best prepare students to work in agriculture and discuss how internships were such a valuable p...

This week I did not have a guest as one of my goals when starting the podcast was to do some individual episodes! This episode dives into my background in the ag industry as well as explains why I decided to start the podcast. 

Join me as we talk with Scotty Miller from Masonic Village Farm about his experiences raising beef cattle in South Central PA. Scotty brings a unique perspective to some of the nuances that come with working for a company that is not solely focused on agriculture. We discuss how communication and being open to new ideas can really make a difference when it comes to working in the ag industry.

On this episode, we talk with Lynn from Brandts Farm Supply in Elizabethtown, PA! Lynn has dedicated 43 years of her life to working at Brandts, and we dive into some great conversations about her passion for serving customers. In the beginning, Brants Farm Supply was mainly focused on selling dairy supplies, but through time transitioned into offering a wide range of products to serve not only fa...

Join me as we talk with Jake Jaworski, who is currently working as an ag teacher at Christian County High School in Kentucky. Jake brings a unique perspective to agriculture education as he has experienced several high school and college programs. We dive into how we can continue to improve ag education and how we can get more students out working in the industry. Emphasizing how important it is f...

Hear from our guest, Meghan from Table Rock Farms in Western New York about her family's 1,200-cow dairy and how they manage their cattle and employees. With several years of experience, Meghan provides valuable insight into how we can interview, train, and lead employees to be successful within production agriculture. We also talk about some of the current challenges with agricultural labor, and...

Join us as we talk with Kayla Heineman about her career as a sales rep for Timac Agro and her journey in starting and operating her own farm stand business. Learn how she manages her time and resources while running her farm stand and working full time. Driven by a passion for providing consumers with locally-grown food, Kayla talks about what motivates her to achieve her goals!

Welcome to the Working in Ag Podcast where we discuss how to create a more sustainable labor force for the future of agriculture! We focus on how to cultivate great leaders and employees within the industry, all while highlighting ag careers. Enjoy this short intro episode to learn more about the focus and goals of the podcast!