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
110 episodes
Advocating for the American Farmer and Rancher With Amanda Radke
In this episode of 'Ag Talk,' Venessa Wood interviews Amanda Radke, an advocate for the agriculture industry from South Dakota. They discuss various issues affecting the agriculture community, including the impact of the American Angus Associat...
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Episode 111
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Empowering Youth in Agriculture Through 4-H with Lizzie- Elizabeth Shurley
In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters,' Venessa interviews Elizabeth 'Lizzie' Shurley, a young agricultural advocate from Florida. Lizzie shares her journey from growing up on a family farm in Center Hill, Florida, to becoming a passi...
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Episode 110
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Balancing Life, Motherhood & Barrel Racing with Mandi Tapp
In this episode of 'Ag Talk,' Venessa Wood welcomes Mandi Tapp, a long-time member of Ag Women Connect. They discuss her background, growing up in Southern California, and her journey to Texas. Mandi shares her experiences in agriculture, inclu...
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Episode 109
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Navigating Bankruptcy on the Farm with Brooke Belicek + Special Announcement on 2nd Annual AWC Conference
In this episode of Ag Talk, host Venessa Wood sits down with Brooke Belicek to discuss building Rockin B Farms from the ground up, navigating Chapter 12 bankruptcy, and raising three daughters rooted in faith, hard work, and agricultur...
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Season 2
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Episode 108
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Importance of Ag Policy and Mental Health with the Ladies of Millennial Ag, Katharine Lotspeich, and Valene Lickley
On this episode of Ag Talk with Venessa Wood, the hosts of Millennial Ag, Katharine Lotspeich, and Valene Lickley, share their journey from ag students to podcast hosts and industry voices. They discuss dairy and beef backgrounds, mental health...
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Season 3
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Episode 107
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Starting a Launching a Farm Based Preschool with Amber Bruckner + Bonus Segment with CEO Venessa Wood and Krysta Paffrath
Venessa Wood of Ag Talk, hosts Amber Bruckner, an entrepreneur who runs Pine Row Preschool and Childcare, an agriculture-based school on a 17-acre farm. Amber shares her journey from intending to go to vet school to discovering her passion for ...
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Episode 106
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From Pageants to Pastures: Jeana Curtis' Journey in Agriculture
In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters,' Venessa interviews Jeana Curtis from Missouri, who shares her multifaceted involvement in agriculture. Jeana discusses her background, growing up in a rural community, her educational journey, a...
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Connecting Agriculture and Law with Tiffany Lashmet
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood sits down with Tiffany Lashmet, an agriculture lawyer based in West Texas. Tiffany shares her background in agriculture, having grown up on a family farm and ranch operation, and discusses her journey in...
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Episode 104
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Walking in Faith: Cara's Journey Through Love and Loss
In this episode of Ag Talk, hosted by Venessa Wood, longtime friends Venessa and Cara Wilson explore Cara's journey of faith, her life with her late husband Chris Wilson, and the incredible work and mission he left behind. Chris, who started th...
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From Fields to Finances: The Journey of Katy Davis
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, Venessa Wood talks with Katy Davis, Senior Loan Officer at Ag Trust Bank, about her rural roots, career in ag lending, and the power of personal connections. They discuss balancing work a...
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Episode 102
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A true trailblazer in Equine Media: Sami McGuire, High Call Media
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Sami McGuire, the owner of High Call Media. Sami shares her background, discussing her upbringing in the equine industry and her journey into horse sale photography, social media marketing, an...
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From Miss America to Faith-Based Nutrition: Chelsea Constantino's Journey
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa welcomes Chelsea Constantino to discuss her journey from small-town Midwest upbringing to becoming Miss Iowa and her current work in nutrition based on biblical principles. Chelsea shares her background, grow...
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How to Stand out as a Professional in the Ag Industry with Lauren Perez
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews Lauren Pez from Canyon, Texas. Lauren shares her journey from growing up in the Flint Hills of Kansas to establishing her own cattle operation in Texas. The discussion covers key topics such a...
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Episode 99
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Faith, Family, and Farming: Cassie's Story of Resilience
In this episode of 'Ag Talk: Your Story Matters,' Venessa Wood interviews Cassie Schultz, a new ambassador for Ag Women Connect from Liberty Hill. Cassie shares her deeply moving and inspiring story of growing up on a farm, experiencing signifi...
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Episode 98
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The Ag Advocate: Amanda Carl on Agriculture Law and Advocacy
In this episode of Ag Talk, host Vanessa Wood chats with Amanda Carl, a Florida agriculture lawyer. They discuss self-care in the ag sector, Amanda's journey from aspiring vet to ag lawyer, and her family's deep roots in Florida agriculture. Am...
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Episode 97
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A Behind the Scenes Look at Farmhouse Vineyards
In this episode of ACT Talk, host Venessa Wood interviews Traci Ferguson and Katy Jane Seaton from the Farmhouse Vineyard. They discuss their origins, backgrounds, and the unique business they have built in the Texas panhandle. Traci, a former ...
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Episode 96
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From Adversity to Advocacy: Sharon Beach Sharing her story
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa interviews Sharon Beach, who shares her journey from pharmaceuticals and private equity to agriculture. She recounts surviving a traumatic kidnapping, emphasizing resilience, faith, and self-advocacy. Sharon ...
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Episode 95
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Save the Date for the West Texas Ranch Rodeo
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa Wood interviews the event committee hosting the annual, West Texas Ranch Rodeo. They discuss how they took over the rodeo, its association with the Working Ranch Cowboys Association (WRCA), and the various ev...
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Episode 94
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Navigating the Pivots of Life with Lacy Jones
In this episode of AgTalk, host Venessa Wood speaks with mother and business owner Lacy Jones. Lacey shares her journey from being a rodeo athlete at Texas Tech to managing a diverse farm and running Wild West Vintage Decor. They discuss transi...
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Episode 93
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51:00
A Better Kind of Wellness with Dr. Hannah Dodson, Founder of Leadline Wellness
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, host Vanessa Wood interviews Dr. Hannah Dodson, a family nurse practitioner from North Carolina with a rich background in both primary care and health informatics. Dr. Dodson's journey...
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Episode 92
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From Fort Worth to Lubbock: Katy Rush's Inspiring Story in the Western Industry
In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa sits down with Katy Rush from Lubbock, Texas. Katy shares her diverse career journey from growing up in Fort Worth, attending college in Tennessee, and moving back to Texas for various roles in Western retail...
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Episode 91
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Planting Seeds: Annie Bradley's Inspiring Ag Story
In this episode of 'Ag Talk, Your Story Matters,' Venessa interviews Annie Bradley from North Georgia, who shares her unique journey into agriculture. Annie's story begins in seventh grade when her interest in chickens led her to explore more a...
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Episode 90
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Diving Into the Chronicles of Kayla with Kayla Wieczorek
In this episode of Ag Talk: Your Story Matters, the Venessa interviews Kayla Wieczorek, a farmer from Missouri and creator of the 'Chronicles of Kayla' YouTube channel. Kayla shares her background and experiences growing up on a family farm, he...
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Episode 89
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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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