Best FarmHer Podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep 19 - FarmHer Hands 24:52

1h ago24:52

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As two sisters working on neighbouring properties in outback Queensland, they’ve spent long, hot days in blistering sun, battled climate extremes and felt the effects of the harshest conditions. You could say, it’s all part of the job. But something that shouldn’t be part of a day’s work – is skin cancer. From a frightening first-hand experience wi…

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Viticulture in Nova Scotia’s Annapolis Valley with Geena Luckett 45:54

43m ago45:54

45:54

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Geena Luckett. Geena Luckett is the owner and General Manager of Luckett Vineyards. Over the past decade, she has overseen the continued growth of the family-run Annapolis Valley winery while maintaining the Luckett-brand commitment to customer service and quality. With vast experience…

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Episode 123 Replay: Waste Not Wool with Leanna Maksymiuk 41:25

2h ago41:25

41:25

This week, we're featuring a replay episode in loving memory of Leanna Maksymiuk. I interviewed Leanna at the end of 2021 and she was one of those guests that I instantly connected with. The joy and light in her voice when she spoke about the love she had for her family, animals, and land is why I do what I do. Staying connected with her over the l…

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A Family's Path to Building Their Farming Legacy with Rachel Yaley 41:16

13d ago41:16

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Rachel Yaley. Rachel has been married to her husband Steve for 7.5 years and they have two children, Maddie (5) and Hayden (4). They grow corn and soybeans along with raising beef cattle and sheep on their farm in Southeast Iowa. When she isn't helping her crop insurance clients or her…

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S3 Ep 18 - The Outback Long Ride 26:48

13d ago26:48

26:48

It takes incredible strength of character to turn something tragic into something hopeful. That’s what one young rural woman has done following the tragic loss of both her parents. After losing her father to a heart condition when she was just 12 years old, she then lost her mother to a rare form of cancer. Her horses became her lifeline. Now, they…

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Building Local Community Connections with Josie Tchir 48:59

18d ago48:59

48:59

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Josie Tchir. Josie is a homeschool mama, farmwife, rancher, entrepreneur and business owner. Along with her husband Jared, she owns and operates Fellowship Farms, a direct-to-consumer meat business in Strathcona County, Alberta. She has a passion for good food and fellowship around the…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 7 39:36

21d ago39:36

39:36

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for a special episode as we continue to celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast! We’re taking a trip down memory lane to revisit more inspiring stories shared on the show. In these throwback episodes, we’ll be shining a spotlight on the incredible and resilient women in agriculture. T…

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S3 Ep 17 - Redbank Farm 29:22

1M ago29:22

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Redbank Farm is run by an award-winning father and son team who are doing things a little differently. Their property at Sisters Creek in north-western Tasmania is managed with precision agriculture and sustainability front of mind. Their efforts have meant the farm is now a sanctuary for threatened species, magnificent native animals and birds of …

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Self-Belief in Farming: Embracing Change and Challenges with Katharine Parry 32:54

28d ago32:54

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katharine Parry. Katharine is a multi-passionate woman that wears many hats. She is a Storyteller/Writer, Farmer, Insurance Professional and along with her husband, Evan, operates several businesses including an 81 acre farm. Beyond these roles, her most rewarding title is being a moth…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Take Care of Ourselves 7:54

1M ago7:54

7:54

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the importance of self-care and the challenges that come with it, especially when life gets busy and it's all too easy to let our physical, mental, and social well-being slide. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the storie…

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S3 Ep 16 - Fowles Wine 26:37

1M ago26:37

26:37

Victoria’s Strathbogie Ranges offer a rugged landscape, breathtaking views and an unforgiving climate. It’s a backdrop that has resulted in award-winning wine. Fowles Wine aims to farm with the utmost respect for the natural environment. It’s a commitment that has transplanted the owner from a chance to work as a New York lawyer to an expert in col…

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Navigating Farm Transfer: Communication and Resilience in Agriculture with Kristine Beck 48:06

2M ago48:06

48:06

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kristine Beck. Kristine Beck is dairy and cash crop farmer in Pontiac County located in Western Quebec. There, she and her husband Robbie operate Beck Family Farm with an team of people, comprised of both family and non-family members. The couple's two children are university…

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Floriculture, Faith, and Flower Farming with Courtney Witt 40:46

2M ago40:46

40:46

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Courtney Witt. Courtney is a wife, mom of 3, plant nursery owner, and flower farmer! Courtney and her husband, Andrew moved to small town, rural Arkansas shortly after getting married 10 years ago to follow their farming dreams! Andrew and Courtney found themselves holding regular, off…

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S3 Ep 15 - Hay Inc. 15:24

2M ago15:24

15:24

If you cast your eyes around many Australian properties and stations – something seems to be increasingly missing. Young people. The role of Jackaroo or Jillaroo was often a coming-of-age opportunity for the next generation of farmers. Determined to bring them back, is a group of bushies in the NSW Riverina. Those former jackaroos have since forged…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 6 36:18

2M ago36:18

36:18

Join us again for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are taking a look back and revisiting some of the stories that have been shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes, we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. This episode features: Nicole Vernon, Ama…

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The Resilience of Rural Women with Katelyn Duban 21:49

2M ago21:49

21:49

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join me for a special, solo show to celebrate the stories being shared on The Rural Woman Podcast. For this episode, we are talking about Resilience and rural women. The last solo episode I recorded was 100 episodes ago on the show, and it was about the things that I had learned from rural women f…

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S3 Ep 14 - Grounded Farm Wife 22:11

2M ago22:11

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For someone who is a first-generation dairy farmer – my guest today has accomplished a lot in a short space of time. She’s a director on the GippsDairy Board, sits on the Victorian Young Farmers Advisory Council and has a high community involvement dedicated to finding pathways for young women in the industry. Perhaps surprising given a school care…

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Ask Katelyn Anything with Host Annabel Morgan 34:29

2M ago34:29

34:29

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, join us for another episode of Ask Katelyn Anything, hosted by the lovely Annabel Morgan. Annabel asks Katelyn questions that were submitted by you, the listeners! Come hear what Katelyn’s been up to, her plans for the future, and some fun stories from vacations! For full show notes, including lin…

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Farm Kids Series: Madeline Miller 37:27

3M ago37:27

37:27

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Madeline Miller. Madeline Miller is a 12-year-old farm kid who loves working with her steers in 4-H, playing softball and volleyball, and her dog Bubbles, and takes immense pride in being a farm kid! She hails from South Miller Farm, her family's mixed cattle and grain farm in east-cen…

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S3 Ep 13 - SwarmFarm Robotics 28:29

3M ago28:29

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In a world driven by artificial intelligence and autonomous machines – the agriculture industry is changing dramatically. But with more technology, does life become more complicated? One farming couple is striving to create better and simpler practices with farm-bots. They used their own farm in Central Queensland as the testing ground and now – th…

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Farm Kids Series: Hope Wright 32:54

3M ago32:54

32:54

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Hope Wright. Hope is a 12-year-old farm girl from Rivercourse, Alberta. She is in equine and beef 4-H. When not helping on the farm she enjoys school sports and U13 hockey. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/fk3 . . . DISCUSSIONS…

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Farm Kids Series: Kate Miller 32:56

3M ago32:56

32:56

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kate Miller. Kate Miller is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves her life in the country, Taylor Swift, family vacations, and their family dog named Bubbles. She hails from South Miller Farm, her family's mixed cattle and grain farm in east-central Alberta. Her dad is a 4th-generation farm…

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S3 Ep 12 - World Potato Congress 29:26

3M ago29:26

29:26

You’d be hard pressed to find anyone who doesn’t love a spud! Baked, mashed, jacket, wedge, or hash brown – they’re all good. In fact, 85% percent of us have potatoes in the home pantry. But perhaps more unexpectedly, the huge industry behind this vegetable warrants a World Potato Congress. And this year’s is happening in our own backyard in Adelai…

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Farm Kids Series: Ayla Hill 29:56

3M ago29:56

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Ayla Hill. Ayla is a 10-year-old farm kid who loves dance, chick days, baby cows and running around her property with friends and her younger brother in tow. Her farm is Snowy River Farms located in Cooks Brook Nova Scotia, where her mom manages the hogs, chickens, gardens and family c…

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Hydroponics & Hurdles: Navigating the Indoor Farming Landscape with Victoria Lee 43:09

4M ago43:09

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Victoria Lee. Basil Ranch has been providing fresh herbs and produce to restaurants and grocers since 1996. Victoria took over the reigns in 2015 and saw an opportunity to grow the produce we were providing using hydroponics as a solution to food security in our northern climate. Their…

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S3 Ep 11 - Gilgooma 19:43

4M ago19:43

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A father-daughter duo is embarking on a bold venture to offer curious visitors, a front row seat to a day in the life of a traditional farmer. From lamb-marking to planting winter crops, and even fencing – whatever is on the agenda is an open book. Gilgooma located near Coonamble in north-west NSW is an 11,500-acre working property and now a farm-s…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One Where We Go To Therapy 8:16

4M ago8:16

8:16

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate I’ll be speaking about mental health… mine in particular. May is mental health month and I am giving you a little insight into my own journey with my mental health and my family history and how knowing that history has helped me on my own journey. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join…

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Building Your Rural Community with Jessica Garza 51:25

4M ago51:25

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jessica Garza. Jessica Garza and her husband Christopher are the owners of Moose Valley Ranch located in Springdale WA. They built the business to diversify the family ranch beyond traditional agriculture and to create growth in her local economy. Jessica creates community with rural w…

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S3 Ep 10 - Leading the Way 32:44

4M ago32:44

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Being a farmer often means being your own boss. It can involve long days spent alone. Given that, it’s very easy to stay in your own lane. Jamie Pepper’s ‘lane’ is sheep and cattle farming in Victoria. But he’s stepped outside his comfort zone in many ways. He’s a leader in the industry, with a place on the National Farmers Federation Young Farmers…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 5 30:33

4M ago30:33

30:33

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Becky Doherty, Alicia Parsons Lushington, Alli Fender, Dana, Jenna, and Nikki of The Prairie Farm Project, Star Hoerauf, Sara Beth Johnson, Sarah Sache, Naomi De Ruiter, Nicole Wren and Kyle Brisendin. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefar…

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The Importance of Relationship Building in Agriculture with Paige Stewart 43:35

4M ago43:35

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Paige Stewart. As of Spring 2023, Paige farms full time with her husband and the crew at Four Mile Partnership in Fillmore, SK. After a 15-year career on the "other side of the desk" as an Account Manager for multiple companies, lastly in a National role with a small-medium size crop p…

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S3 Ep 9 - Outback Ringer 23:54

5M ago23:54

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Mum, wife and bull catcher are roles you don’t often see on the same resume. But my guest today does all three in the Northern Territory. Liz Cook is an outback ringer, which means she wrangles feral cattle for a living. Bull catching can be a lucrative business with hundreds of thousands of wild bulls and buffalo wandering remote properties across…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One About the F Word 8:12

5M ago8:12

8:12

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about the F word…but it's not what you think. On this episode, I am sharing something that happened to me recently and how I worked through the feelings it left me with. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in…

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Women's Impact through Mentorship in Agriculture with Bridgette Readel 50:20

5M ago50:20

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Bridgette Readel. Bridgette, farm kid extraordinaire, NDSU grad, and passionate agronomist is from Wishek ND and now lives in Hunter. She is a very active FFA alumnus and past state officer. Bridgette and her husband Randy, are both heavily involved in ag where he is a Dairyland Seed r…

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S3 Ep 8 - Working Dogs 23:57

5M ago23:57

23:57

If you’re a dog lover, you’d be no stranger to the impressive intelligence, agility and loyalty of working dogs. But these special animals gained a whole new fan club with the hit TV series Muster Dogs. Today I speak with the owner of star pup Gossip. There is a lot to breeding these amazing canines that are so highly sought after on farms that som…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 4 35:07

5M ago35:07

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Andrea Elias, Caiti Pierce, Tiffany Duncan, Kelly Sidoryk, Tammy Thielman, Mel Gallup, Kate Estrade, Kim Goodling, Richelle Barrett, Kristen Primrose, Deanne Frieders and Leslie Svacina. Join us again this week for another special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podc…

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Regenerative Farming and Culinary Collaboration with Arlie Laroche 38:49

5M ago38:49

38:49

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Arlie Laroche. From a small mixed farm to pioneering regenerative agriculture, Arlie's journey has been about growth, sustainability, and a passion for food. A native of eastern SK, her roots are deeply intertwined with the farming culture. For Arlie, Farm One Forty is more than a busi…

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S3 Ep 7 - Citrus For Days 27:08

6M ago27:08

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The humble orange finds its way into most fruit bowls at some stage during the year. We know it’s a powerhouse for immune boosting Vitamin C. But there’s so much more to citrus than many of us know. What better way to find out than with a farmer who grows 14 different varieties. And for a fruit that is usually purchased for its flesh, not its skin,…

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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 3 39:20

6M ago39:20

39:20

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Stine, Courtney Williams, Amy VanderHeide, Katie Dotterer-Pyle, Andrea Durham, Brook Hickle, Kristen Primrose, Nicole Masters, Kristin Graves and Amanda Griffey. Join us for this special episode as we celebrate 5 years of The Rural Woman Podcast!! We are starting something a lit…

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S3 Ep 6 - Just A Farmer 26:56

6M ago26:56

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** Trigger Warning** In this episode, we do talk about suicide, which can be distressing. If you need resources or support go to beyondblue.org or for 24 hour free counselling in Australia, the number for Lifeline is 13 11 14. Leila McDougall wears many hats – not just an Akubra. As well as being a farmer, she’s a mother, a teacher, a writer, produ…

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Building a Sustainable and Profitable Farm Model with Amy Hill 53:14

6M ago53:14

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amy Hill. Amy was born and raised in the suburbs of Dartmouth Nova Scotia but spent her summer vacations on a mixed farm in Prince Edward Island where she dreamed of one day living that lifestyle. Snowy River Farms is comprised of woods and pasture rotated hogs, broiler chickens and la…

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Maybe You Can Relate: The One About Getting Over Your Own Shit 8:04

6M ago8:04

8:04

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate we’re doing a DEEP DIVE into catching up on all the things, including getting over our own shit (hence the title), showing up as we are, a recap of my travel season, and some really exciting updates re: The Rural Woman Podcast that you don’t want to miss. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com …

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S3 Ep 5 - KimchiME 31:13

7M ago31:13

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The humble cabbage may not often receive the kudos it deserves. But for one couple who swapped the hustle and bustle of Sydney for the pristine pastures of Tasmania, these cruciferous vegetables are a hero ingredient. Tom and Sue Glynn might be new to farming but the art of turning cabbage into kimchi is something that’s been passed down for genera…

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Building a Diversified Farm Business with Katie Steere 41:01

7M ago41:01

41:01

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Katie Steere. Katie Steere is an entrepreneur and co-owner of Wild Earth Farm in Vermont. In addition to raising grass-fed beef and lamb with her husband, she's busy re-imagining how we as humans can live well on this earth. Her current obsessions are women and wool and the magic that …

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S3 Ep 4 - Smile Like a Crocodile Farmer 37:32

7M ago37:32

37:32

Not all farm animals are soft like woolly sheep or docile like grazing cows. Some in fact, would eat you, if given the chance. Crocodile farming is not for the faint-hearted and today we’re catching up with the family who established Queensland’s first commercial crocodile farm in 1981. Croc leather, meat and tours are growing in popularity. But th…

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Tilling Trust: Fostering Honest Dialogue in Farming Families with Sherri Pauls 45:12

7M ago45:12

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Sherri Pauls. Sherri Pauls was born and raised in Manitoba, Canada with half of her childhood living on a Mennonite colony in Mexico. Sherri was saved by grace and loves big. She married a 3rd gen farmer when she was 19 and 10 months later they had their first kid. Sherri has dedicated…

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S3 Ep 3 - The Cut & Dried of Food Waste 24:18

8M ago24:18

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Where do all those marked, undersized, scratched and cracked pieces of fruit and vegetables end up? Most shops and consumers won’t even look at them. But my guest today is turning second-grade produce into top-notch snacks, meals and garnishes. It’s amazing how with a dehydrator, aesthetics suddenly aren’t all that important. The magic of turning f…

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Championing the Value of Rural Women with Lauren Van Ewyk 50:05

8M ago50:05

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On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lauren Van Ewyk. Lauren Van Ewyk is a speaker, social worker, foster mom, and mental health advocate in agriculture. Featured in media on adoption, foster care, and mental wellness. CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance, she and her husband raise sheep in Ontario, working t…

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Featured: Empowering Women in Agriculture with TD Agriculture Services, Amie Evans 29:26

8M ago29:26

29:26

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amie Evans. Amie Evans is a District Manager with TD Agriculture Services in the Manitoba and Saskatchewan regions and leads a team of Relationship and Account Managers who provide banking solutions, services, and support to primary producers, agriculture businesses, and other operatio…

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S3 Ep 2 - A Country Calling 32:52

8M ago32:52

32:52

You could describe my guest today as a country girl trapped in the city. Growing up in Adelaide, there was always a country calling for Meridie Jackson. But it certainly hasn’t come easy. She’s had to take the long road to get there – from a corporate career, to the job of being a mum. Only in the last few years has her dream come true. She’s offic…

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