The Rural Woman Podcast

Katelyn Duban

Do you find yourself feeling alone living your Rural life? Are you searching for a community to be a part of? Have you been in the agriculture industry all your life or are you just starting out? Do you feel passionate about agriculture and have the spirit of a rural entrepreneur? Are you looking to be inspired by gutsy and resilient women in agriculture? The Rural Woman Podcast™ is a storytelling podcast that shares interviews from women with a passion for agriculture and rural life. These women may not farm, ranch, or homestead the same but their passion and pride for the Ag industry builds a special bond. City-slicker turned Farmer & Entrepreneur, host Katelyn Duban created The Rural Woman Podcast to celebrate and amplify the voices of Women in Agriculture. Katelyn brings a unique perspective to the table and strongly believes in the power of our stories. You can expect to hear honest conversations from Rural Women who grow food, tend livestock, raise families, run companies and so much more. Tune in every Friday to hear a wide range of topics such as mental health in agriculture, advocacy, innovation, and leadership in Ag. Learn more and connect with us at WildRoseFarmer.com The Rural Woman Podcast is a proud member of the Positively Farming Media Podcast Network. read less
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A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 3
6d ago
A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women Part 3
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 little bit new but we are going to take a look back and share some of the stories that have been told to us on The Rural Woman Podcast. In these throwback episodes we will be highlighting these incredible, resilient women in agriculture. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/tbpt3 . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone Farms. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Coaching | Learn MorePositively Farming Media | a hub for creators in the food & agriculture space |
Building a Sustainable and Profitable Farm Model with Amy Hill
Mar 15 2024
Building a Sustainable and Profitable Farm Model with Amy Hill
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 lay hens raised on fruits, vegetables and nonGMO grains, a family dairy cow, too many barn cats to count and an ecological market garden that includes 5 greenhouses.  Amy believes that keeping her farm diverse is not only smart from a business risk management point of view but that it also creates the least wasteful operation that benefits her land, livestock and consumers.She not only grows produce, meat and eggs for the community, but she also adds value to many items by hand mixing their own sausages, making bone broth, lard, and pesto and has branched into offering on farm workshops for those who are interested in small scale farming and homesteading.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/193 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:09:43 - Starting and Growing a Small Farm18:10 - Transitioning to a Sustainable and Profitable Farm Model25:49 - Marketing Products in the Community and Accessibility of Products33:10 - Experiencing Farming as the Sole Female Farmer42:50 - Future Plans for the Farm46:23 - The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Katie . . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot...
Building a Diversified Farm Business with Katie Steere
Mar 1 2024
Building a Diversified Farm Business with Katie Steere
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 happens when the two of them come together. She has recently taken a step back from the day to day of farming to start a wool sponges business and start planning women and wool retreats that will be happening on her farm.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/192 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:01:23 - All About Katie07:05 - Katie’s Pro’s and Con’s of Going Vegan21:46 - USDA Loans and Financing28:00 - Working with sheep and wool33:06 - National Family Farm Coalition - Advocating for On-Farm Slaughters 38:48 - What’s Next for Katie on the Farm39:52 - The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Katie. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive...
Tilling Trust: Fostering Honest Dialogue in Farming Families with Sherri Pauls
Feb 16 2024
Tilling Trust: Fostering Honest Dialogue in Farming Families with Sherri Pauls
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 her life to helping people feel less alone in everything from mental health to being a married in farmer. Sherri acts first, and thinks later. Forgive big, and she says exactly what she’s thinking. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/191. . .THIS WEEKS DISCUSSIONS12:20 - Growing as an in-law over the years21:21 - Advice for someone starting out in their in-law journey on the farm22:15 - Setting boundaries with in-laws 31:43 - Sharing stories online to help others41:14 - The most rewarding part of being a rural woman for Sherri. . .This week's episode is brought to you byAdvancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness...
Championing the Value of Rural Women with Lauren Van Ewyk
Feb 2 2024
Championing the Value of Rural Women with Lauren Van Ewyk
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 to support farmers and their families in Canada and the US.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/190. . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS[02:01] Lauren’s Background into Agriculture [08:11] Lack of Support in Farmers Experiencing Mental Health Struggles[15:15] Barriers to Mental Health for Women in Agriculture[25:31] Setting Boundaries for your Well-Being[46:00] Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone Farms. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Coaching |
Featured: Empowering Women in Agriculture with TD Agriculture Services, Amie Evans
Jan 26 2024
Featured: Empowering Women in Agriculture with TD Agriculture Services, Amie Evans
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 operations and businesses within the agricultural industry. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/td-agriculture-services. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:10:50 Bigger challenges for women in 202417:35 Farmers feeling optimistic or stressed for the future years?19:40 Succession planning22:45 Advice for the younger generations 24:30 Tips for farmers starting out27:25 The most rewarding part of being a rural woman. . .This week's episode is brought to you by . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone Farms. . .More with KatelynOne on One Podcast Coaching |
High Country Farming with Noel Cole
Dec 22 2023
High Country Farming with Noel Cole
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Noel Cole.Noel Cole, a biology graduate, co-manages a small-grain crop farm in Idaho with her husband, in-laws, and two sons, actively engaging in day-to-day operations. As a crop insurance agent, she passionately connects with the agricultural community, leveraging her love for data collection to experiment and enhance the farm's success. Outside farming, Noel indulges in dirt biking and flower cultivation.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/189. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[09:30] Growing Into Roles on the Farm[15:56] Challenges Faced with Elevation [20:40] Lessening Stress Over Things we Cannot Control  [25:35] Kids Jobs on the Farm[30:10] Sharing the Farm Life on Social Media [36:00] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Noel. . .This week's episode is brought to you by FCC Events . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. |
Cultivating Success: The Mentorship Movement in Women in Ag with Melody Garner-Skiba
Dec 8 2023
Cultivating Success: The Mentorship Movement in Women in Ag with Melody Garner-Skiba
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Melody Garner-Skiba.Melody Garner-Skiba, a versatile leader in agriculture brings 23 years of diverse industry experience, including recent roles as the ED of the Alberta Sugar Beet Growers and President of the Canadian Sugar Beet Producers. Now dedicated to managing her family ranch and running "Garnering Results," a consulting firm, she is also the President of the Lethbridge Therapeutic Riding Association and a recipient of the 2023 AFSC Women in Ag Award, driven by her passion for building strong communities and fostering growth in the agricultural industry.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/188. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[17:30]  Transferable Skills and The Importance in Them[24:10] Challenges Producers Face for Sugar Beet Growers [31:38] Why it Was so Important to Be a Mentor for Women in Ag[37:00] Advice for Someone Looking to Get More Involved in the Ag Industry Off the Farm[41:10] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman. . .This week's episode is brought to you by FCC Events . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive...
A Season in Flower Farming with Janis Harris
Nov 24 2023
A Season in Flower Farming with Janis Harris
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Janis Harris.From a young age, Janis was always drawn to pretty flowers; flowers may be in her blood. After going away to post-secondary education and having a successful optical career, she returned to her roots and is re-kindling her love for flowers. Harris Flower Farm is a 6 acre seasonal cut flower farm that provides beautiful flowers for local farmers markets, weddings and events. This is their 15th growing season. Flowers are produced from March to October, in November and December, wintergreens are used in arrangements. They grow a large variety of annual, perennial, bulb and woody stem flowers.Janis was the past Canadian Regional Director for the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/187. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[07:56] Biggest Transitions in the Flower Farming Industry[12:56] Expanding the Business into a Full-Time Job[17:06] All About the Growing Season[30:30 ] Advice for Flower Farming [34:30] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman . . .This week's episode is brought to you by FCC Events . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co...
How to Grow Dahlias with Kylie Gray-Eilers
Nov 10 2023
How to Grow Dahlias with Kylie Gray-Eilers
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kylie Gray-Eilers.Kylie Gray-Eilers is the owner and founder of Gray Girl Farms a 1st generation flower bulb farm in Royal City. A 4th generation farm girl who didn't have the chance to return to a family farm, Kylie always dreamed about raising her kids in agriculture just like she was. She often speaks on the power of an idea, and the reality of that one idea changing your entire life if you'll let it. Kylie believes small farms can be profitable, but it takes thinking outside of the box and being willing to try something different.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/186 . . .THIS WEEKS DISCUSSIONS[1:50] Kylie’s Journey in Agriculture and Starting Her Own Flower Bulb Farm[10:00] Starting over as a First-Generation Farmer[17:58] The Growing Interest in Gardening and Flower Growing During Covid-19[21:05] How Kylie Has Grown Her Business and Business Model[36:10] The Importance of Being Open-Minded and Constantly Learning[45:30] The Most Rewarding Part About Being a Rural Woman. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Navigate 2024 . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co...
Farming Realities: Beyond the Instagram Filter with Laurel Ysebaert
Oct 27 2023
Farming Realities: Beyond the Instagram Filter with Laurel Ysebaert
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laurel Ysebaert.Laurel Ysebaert is a first-generation cattle rancher living in Southern Ontario with her husband and two children. She is passionate about using her platform to advocate for agriculture, mental health, and social justice. She operates her farm store, The Mercantile, at Ysebaert Acres on her ranch and online. She is also a photographer and host and creator of The Chore Beer Chats Podcast.. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[09:45] Exploring Different Career Paths to Landing into Farming[18:36] Upfront Costs and Challenges of a First-Generation Farmer[26:34] Biggest Challenges Faced in Growing an Operation[28:50] Romanticization in Agriculture[41:54] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Laurel. . .For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/185 . . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. |
Classroom to Countryside: A Teacher's Journey to Full-Time Farming with Laura Jane Boville
Oct 13 2023
Classroom to Countryside: A Teacher's Journey to Full-Time Farming with Laura Jane Boville
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Laura Jane Boville.Laura Jane is a teacher turned farmer who loves to share her love of gardening, preserving and cooking with everyone!After years of searching, Laura Jane, her husband, and four kids moved to their property just north of Winnipeg in 2019. Bovilles Barnyard grew into a business out of their own desire to be more connected to their food and teach others how to do the same.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/184 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[8:10] Deciding to Leave the City and Start a Farm [16:28] The Start of Bowville Barnyard[21:50] The Need for Cooking Classes within The Community[30:00] Transitioning Kids to Farm Life and the Adjustments[32:14] Advice for Starting a Farm[35:15] The Most Important Part of Being a Rural Woman for Laura Jane. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. |
Blooms and Balance: Navigating Business, Family, and Self-Care in Flower Farming with Rechelle Day
Sep 29 2023
Blooms and Balance: Navigating Business, Family, and Self-Care in Flower Farming with Rechelle Day
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Rechelle Day.Farming has always been near and dear to Rechelle, as her mother and father’s families have been farming for decades, and the spectrum has been broad (strawberries, potatoes, watermelons, alfalfa, corn, wheat, peaches, cherries, apples, pears, and the list goes on). While experimenting with her own yard, Rechelle would reminisce about the memories she shared in the garden with her mother and Grandma, Kahler, and her interest in how different flowers grew. As each season passed, Rechelle’s little garden squeezed in between Christmas Trees and became larger and larger, she soon became interested in all the different plants, and her free time (although small) was filled with learning more about the various flowers she could grow. Each season she would try to grow something new, sharing her harvest with friends and family. When COVID-19 flipped their worlds upside down, Rechelle found the greatest peace in her garden, pulling weeds and cultivating beauty through flowers. It was at that moment she decided she needed to share this beauty and happiness with others, and thus Freckled Bloom Flower Farm was born!For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/183 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[06:14] The Benefits of Supporting Flower Farming[16:40 ] The Value of Collaborating with Local Businesses within the Community[20:40] Trying to Find a Work-Life Balance to Avoid Failure [25:40] The Rewards and Challenges of Starting a Flower Farm[36:15] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman for Rechelle. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on
Featured: Advancing Women in Agriculture with Iris Meck
Sep 15 2023
Featured: Advancing Women in Agriculture with Iris Meck
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Iris Meck.Iris Meck was raised in Sapton, Manitoba, on a mixed farm and attended the University of Manitoba, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and earned a Certificate in Management at the University of Manitoba while working at Cargill. Iris started her career at Cargill and, for over 10 years, held management positions that included marketing and sales.Iris then moved into Account Management for prominent agricultural marketing agencies in Regina and Calgary.In 1999, Iris started her own business delivering marketing tactics for domestic and international agricultural corporations. She organized numerous forums, conferences, workshops, product launches, facility openings and social gatherings for clients in the agriculture and food industry.Among her successes, in 2014, Iris created the Advancing Women Conferences ‐ a Life Skills for Leadership Program for Women in Agriculture positioned across Canada. Since 2014 and through 10 years of hosting AWC conferences, over 7000 women have joined the community to listen, learn, network and grow.In late 2019 Iris joined Glacier FarmMedia and continues to host AWC and other events in agriculture. Iris lives in Calgary, Alberta.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/awc-2023. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[09:50] Challenges and Progress Made with Women in the Agriculture Industry[19:20] The Start of Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference [28:53] Investing in Yourself, Building Confidence, Networking and Connecting with Industry Leaders[39:12] Upcoming Conferences for the 2023/2024 Year. . .This week's episode is brought to you by Advancing Women Conference . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon |
Growing Together: Partnering for Success in Student Agriculture with Anna Bowen
Sep 1 2023
Growing Together: Partnering for Success in Student Agriculture with Anna Bowen
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Anna Bowen.Anna Bowen is a dairy farmer, farm business consultant, and freelance writer living in West Wales (UK). She and her partner are in a contract farming agreement milking 300 spring-calving dairy cows managed on a grass-based system. Anna's off-farm work focuses on low-input dairy farms but also covers other dairy systems, beef, sheep, and soil science. She writes for the farming and rural press and on her own website. In 2020 Anna was awarded a Nuffield Farming Scholarship to research how the dairy industry can rear calves in a more ethical way - looking at the best ways to use sexed semen and breed dairy beef and the feasibility of keeping cows and calves together. Her scholarship also looked at lessons the dairy industry can learn from horseracing about social licence. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/182 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[13:20] Traditional and Progressive Farming[16:15] The Dairy Industry in the UK[22:30] Contract Farming Agreements[30:35] All About Nuffield Scholarships[41:00] The Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. |
Cultivating Connections: The Power of School Gardens and Community Engagement with Michelle Johnsrude
Aug 18 2023
Cultivating Connections: The Power of School Gardens and Community Engagement with Michelle Johnsrude
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Michelle Johnsrude.Michelle is a senior high science teacher from Chilliwack, BC. She is the proud granddaughter of dairy farmers in Abbotsford, BC. Michelle started teaching in 2006 and has always been passionate about gardening. She started an after-school garden club with a colleague, in collaboration with the University of the Fraser Valley, that eventually grew to become a course in the school timetable. She wanted to see a school garden established and kept working to find money and space for it. Currently, the school garden has raised beds, a compost center, a native plant garden, as well as berry crops and fruit trees. She is super excited to be able to teach in the new greenhouse that was built in the summer of 2022. Collaboration is the key to this program; connections with UFV and educators at other Chilliwack schools, as well as Agriculture in the classroom and enthusiastic local farmers, have made all the difference in helping kids know how complex agriculture is and where their food comes from.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/181 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK[8:50] Starting a Garden Club at School[15:00] Expanding During Growing Season [20:48] Working in Agriculture with Students[25:40] Partnerships and Giving Back Within Their Community[28:40] What the Future Looks Like for the Schools Programming. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. ....
Farming The Future: Bridging the Gap in Agricultural Education with Amanda Burzynski & Erin Golden
Aug 4 2023
Farming The Future: Bridging the Gap in Agricultural Education with Amanda Burzynski & Erin Golden
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Amanda Burzynski & Erin Golden.Amanda and Erin are moms that both have worked in childcare and education. While home with small children, they started an Instagram account to build connections and share the ups and downs of motherhood. From there, they created a magazine called Sapling. Sapling is a child-focused magazine that includes a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, agriculture-based reading material, seasonal crafts, and fun farm facts. They hope their magazine helps encourage today’s young learners to explore nature and inspire curiosity about agriculture. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/180 . . .THIS WEEKS DISCUSSIONS:[11:41] Transitioning From City Life to Rural Life[15:16] Teaching to Farming: Disconnects in the School System with Agriculture [24:30] Isolation in Rural Living[30:00] The Starting of Sapling Magazine. . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team | Kim & Co OnlinePatreon Executive ProducersSarah R. | Happiness by The AcreKarri MV. | Leystone...
The Harvest of Resilience: Stories of Perseverance After Divorce with Karen Dean
Jul 21 2023
The Harvest of Resilience: Stories of Perseverance After Divorce with Karen Dean
On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Karen Dean.Karen is a Canadian bestselling author, motivational speaker, coach, entrepreneur, and proud single mother of three. With a background in dairy farming, Karen embarked on a new chapter of her life after selling her farm following the end of her marriage 11 years ago. Now a completely solo parent, she finds solace and rejuvenation in her hobby farm, which she lovingly refers to as her therapy farm.Karen's motivational speaking engagements are marked by her incredible resilience, positivity, and genuine storytelling. Her own life experiences serve as a foundation for her messages, emphasizing the importance of living one's best life. Through her work as a speaker, coach, and entrepreneur, Karen is dedicated to helping individuals reach their full potential and find fulfillment in both personal and professional realms.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/179 . . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS:[11:22] Divorce in Agriculture [18:01] Persevering and Moving Forward After Divorce[28:20]  Karen’s “We Are Unbreakable” Best-Selling Book[42:18] Karen's Most Rewarding Part of Being a Rural Woman. . .This week's episode is brought to you byAGvisorPRO . . .Let's get SocialFollow The Rural Woman Podcast on Social MediaInstagram | FacebookSign up to get email updatesJoin our private Facebook group, The Rural Woman Podcast Community Connect with Katelyn on Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest. . .Support the ShowPatreon | Merch | PayPal | Become a Show SponsorShop our Show SponsorsLeave a Review on Apple Podcasts | Take the Listener SurveyScreenshot this episode and share it on your socials!Tag @TheRuralWomanPodcast + #TheRuralWomanPodcast. . .Meet the TeamAudio Editor | MixBär.Admin Team |