Ag Women Connect "Ag Talk, Your Story Matters!"
"Ag Talk, Your Story Matters" is America's Platform for Women in Agriculture to share their thoughts, ideas and stories! This is a safe space for everyone in agriculture, no matter what their role is, to come together and have real and raw conversations with each other! We feature our AWC members, guest speakers, and current topics across the nation that affect our agriculture industry. Our goal is to include others into our discussions. We invite YOU to be a part of our conversation every week. Join us!
Episodes
140 episodes
Preserving Traditions with Michelle Williams: A Deep Dive into Canning & Homesteading
On this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood sits down with Michelle Williams, an early supporter of Ag Women Connect. Michelle shares her roots near Austin, her move to West Texas in 1999, and building the Lubbock Stea...
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Western Trailblazer: Jodi Weishaar Hendrickson, Founder of Fringe Scarves
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood sits down with Jodi Hendrickson, founder of Fringe Scarves, to talk about her South Dakota ranch roots, rodeo background, and early love of fashion that eventually led her into the We...
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From Dream Property to Dirt Reality: Turning Overwhelm into On-the-Ground Confidence with Heidi Haynes
On this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood sits down with Heidi Haynes for a real conversation about what happens after you finally buy that piece of country land—and the learning curve that comes with it. From battling mesqui...
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Episode 137
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From Raising Lambs to Mental Health with Carey Portell
Venessa Wood hosts Ag Talk: Your Story Matters and interviews Carey Portell, of Missouri, an Ag Women Connect advisor with a small lamb operation. Carey talks about winter lambing challenges, using warming and tubing to save lambs, and...
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Episode 136
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From Dairy Princess to Bucking Bulls: Lynn Figone's Agricultural Journey
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Lynn Figone, an entrepreneur and longstanding advocate for the agriculture community. Lynn shares her rich background, growing up in a dairy-centered town in Northern California, before transi...
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Episode 135
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Navigating Business Growth in Rural America with Sally Allen and Logan Floyd
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood sits down with Sally Allen of Triple Dynamics and her nephew, Logan. The discussion explores Triple Dynamics' mission to support and empower rural American businesses by helping them streamline operation...
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Episode 231
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Stories of Resilience with Kristen Ham, Ranch Chic Corral
In this episode of Ag Talk, the spotlight is on Kristen Ham from South Dakota. Kristen, a ranch wife, mother, and founder of the western lifestyle brand Ranch Chick Corral, discusses her life and business inspired by her family's cow-calf ranch...
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Empowering Women in Ag: Conversations with Jen Lyness
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Jen Lyness from Montgomery, Texas, to discuss the importance of supporting women in agriculture. Jen shares her diverse background growing up on a family farm, teaching, and transitioning to a...
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19 Years Strong: Love, Life, and Lessons Learned with Venessa and Andrew Wood
In this episode of "Ag Talk: Your Story Matters," Venessa and her husband, Andrew Wood, celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary by sharing their journey together. They discuss the importance of supporting each other, particularly in the contex...
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From Cotton Fields to ag Policy: A Conversation with Kara Bishop
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa interviews Kara Bishop from Plains Cotton Growers. Kara shares her background growing up in Dickens County, Texas, and discusses her journey into agricultural communications. She highlights the importance of ...
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Episode 131
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Michelle Martin: Breaking Ground in Agriculture Media
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa sits down with Michelle Martin, founder of Ag Mag and an advocate for the agricultural community. They discuss Michelle's journey from discovering her passion for media at Texas A&M, t...
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Episode 130
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Embracing the Call with Heather Garcia
Vwnessa Wood hosts Heather Garcia on Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, discussing Heather's journey and impact on her community. Heather shares her background, growing up in Sudan, Texas, her experiences as a single mother, and the challenges she fa...
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Episode 129
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Exploring America UnWon with Keely Brazil-Covello
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Keely Brazil-Covello, the investigative journalist behind American Unwon. Keely shares her journey from growing up in a small Californian town to becoming a journalist focused on ag advocacy. ...
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Episode 128
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A Conversation on Preparedness and Safety with Nikki Burgett
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Nikki Burgett, an author and expert in national security and workplace violence from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Nikki shares insights from her tumultuous upbringing, her early career, and her extensive ...
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AWC Roundtable: Red, White and Blue Conference Recap & Highlights
The episode features Venessa Wood and several women discussing their experiences and takeaways from the Red, White, and Blue Ag Women Connect conference held three weeks prior. The event included a check-in at the Overton Hotel, an agriculture ...
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Episode 127
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Beyond the Rodeo: Advocating for Athletes with Kaycie Timm
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Kaycie, a lifelong equine enthusiast whose passion for agriculture and storytelling has shaped her career. Kaycie shares her background, describing how she started showing horses at a young ag...
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Episode 126
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Making America’s youth healthy again with Jacqueline Capriotti
In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters', Venessa chats with Jacqueline, a prominent advocate for agriculture and health, who is spearheading a movement to revive the World War Victory Gardens. Jacqueline discusses her efforts to empowe...
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Breaking the Silence: Raigen Royal Brings Light to Domestic Violence Awareness Month
In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters,' Venessa interviews Raigen Royal, founder of the newly formed non-profit, 'Rage for Love,' which aims to combat domestic violence and empower women. Reagan shares her personal journey of overcomi...
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Episode 124
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American Agriculture First: Tate Bennett's Journey in Agriculture Policy
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood welcomes Elizabeth Tate Bennett, a leader in U.S. agriculture policy. Tate shares her roots on a Shelbyville, Kentucky, horse farm, her work in agricultural policy at the National Economic Council and U....
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Mastering Your Presence on LinkedIn with Debbie Saviano
In this upcoming episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa sits down with Debbie Saviano — educator, speaker, business owner, and LinkedIn strategist — to talk about the power of telling your professional story with confidence and clarity...
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All Things Advocacy and Country Music with Clare Dunn
In this upcoming episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, we welcome Clare Dunn—country music artist, songwriter, and passionate advocate for agriculture. Clare shares her story of growing up on a family farm in southeast Colorado, how her roots...
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A Story of Faith and Resilience: A Deep Dive with Heather Maude
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood interviews Heather Maude, a fifth-generation cattle and sheep rancher from South Dakota. Heather shares her background growing up in Wyoming and her passion for journalism and agricul...
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Episode 120
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Beyond the Ranch: Education, Advocacy, and Community Engagement
In this episode of Ag Talk. Your Story Matters, Venessa sits down with Dr. Nicole Nicholson, a fifth-generation California cattle rancher and president of the San Luis Obispo County Cattle Women. Nicole shares her journey of balan...
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Episode 118
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A Chat with County Commissioner, Jason Corley on Cloud Seeding
In this episode, Venessa Wood interviews Lubbock County Commissioner Jason Corley about his background and the future of agriculture in West Texas. The discussion focuses on cloud seeding—using technology to stimulate rainfall—and its potential...
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Ranch Life & Resilience: Jana Earp's Path to Purpose
In this episode of 'Ag Talk,' Venessa sits down with Jana Earp from Fort Worth, Texas, to discuss life on the ranch, fashion, and the importance of community. They start by discussing their matching outfits and Jana's love for cowboy hats. Jana...
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Episode 117
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