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
87 episodes
A Panel Discussion on the Upcoming HPA Amendments
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood delves into the contentious new Horse Protection Act (HPA) rule with industry experts David Duquette, Mindy Patterson, and Karen Glueck. They discuss the perceived overreach by the US...
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Episode 88
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A Conversation on "Nice Job Cowgirl" with Judy Wagner
In this episode of 'Ag Talk - Your Story Matters,' Venessa Wood interviews Judy Wagner, a trailblazer and legend in the agricultural and rodeo industries. Judy shares her journey from growing up in a ranching community in Avon, Montana as the e...
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Deep Diving Water Scarcity in the Southwest and Working in the Senate with Senator Charles Perry
Venessa Wood hosts a discussion on water conservation in agriculture, featuring an interview with Krysta, owner of the Rural Podcast Network, and later a detailed conversation with Senator Charles Perry. Key topics include the importance of new...
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Episode 86
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What it Means to be a First Generation Rancher with Erica Carduillo
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa is sitting down with Erica Carduillo, a first-generation farmer and rancher from Colorado. Erica shares her transition from city life in the suburbs to farming on a 33-acre property in Wellington, Colorado. S...
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Episode 85
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Empowering Entrepreneurs in Agriculture with Lorinda Van Newkirk
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Lorinda Van Newkirk, the CEO and founder of Lucky Chuck Socks. Lorinda shares her journey of creating the perfect socks for cowgirls, discusses her background in fashion, and provides in...
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Episode 84
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Ag Women Connect Reflects Back on 2024 and Looks Forward for What's to Come in 2025
Catch our recap on our most listened to episodes of 2024 and all of the exciting things coming down the pipeline for 2025!
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Episode 83
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Sitting Down with the Bad Gringa, Shreene Johnson & the Texas Tech Cattlewomen
In this episode of AgTalk, Your Story Matters, host Venessa talks with Shreene Johnson about her unique journey in the agriculture industry, focusing on her innovative use of Pinterest to support agricultural businesses. Additionally, the episo...
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Episode 82
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Running Farm Camps and Leasing Goats with Mary Bowen
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 C...
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Episode 81
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Celebrating the Rural Women with Jan & Erin Johnson, Owners of Trailblazher Co.
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 w...
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Episode 80
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Real Estate, Ranch Life, and the Power of Community with Susan Yoder
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 succe...
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Episode 79
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Everything you Need to Know About the Kimes Ranch Million Dollar Breakaway Roping with Amanda Kimes
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 m...
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Episode 78
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Fancy Broke & Fearless: How Kaitlin Olson Balances Business, Nursing, & Horses
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 ...
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Episode 77
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Erin Lockhart's Journey From the English World to the Western World with Apex Trailers
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...
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Episode 76
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Navigating Narcissim in Your Personal & Professional Life with Sommer Pritchard
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 ...
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Episode 75
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The Journey of Tracy Brunet and Farm Marketer
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, ...
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Episode 74
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Ag Talk with Gatlin Didier
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.
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Episode 73
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Learning More about the Women in Tree Nuts
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...
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Episode 72
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The Women of AWC Gather for a Roundtable Discussion on the First Ever AWC Conference!
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/...
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Episode 71
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The Ins and Outs of Dairy Advocacy with Michelle Schack, the Dairy Doc
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...
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Episode 70
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Meet the Woman Behind Cedar Creek Cowgirls, Michelle Bilbrey
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 Cowgir...
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Episode 69
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Special Episode featuring Interviews with Lyndee Yoder & Memori Jackson
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 Por...
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Episode 69
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How to Balance Doing it All While Still Championing Ag with Joelle Orem
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!
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Episode 68
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50:59
Sitting Down with Cowgirl Artists of America Founder, Megan Wimberley
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 BelowCGA Website:
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Episode 67
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Roundtable with Sarah Falen-Tate and Karen Budd Falen to Discuss Plan for Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge
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.
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Episode 66
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Fostering Leadership in the Next Generation with Jodi Lynch Findley
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 ...
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Episode 65
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