AgricultHER
This podcast celebrates women and their contribution to Arkansas agriculture by sharing their story.
Episodes
35 episodes
Episode 35 - Chloe Martin
Today on AgricultHER, we’re visiting with Chloe Martin, the owner of Margie’s Market in Velvet Ridge, Arkansas. Chloe didn’t grow up in agriculture — she married into it — but she’s embraced rural life and turned her creativity and passion for ...
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Episode 34 - Carson McFatridge
Today on the AgricultHER podcast, we’re featuring Carson McFatridge—a senior at Mississippi State University majoring in Wildlife, Fisheries, and Aquaculture. Originally from Searcy, Arkansas, Carson has made her mark as President of the Missis...
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Episode 34
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Episode 33 - Mattye Davis
Today on the AgricultHER Podcast, we’re visiting with Mattye Davis — a dedicated cattle producer who’s turning passion into purpose. Mattye and her family run a successful beef cattle operation and a thriving freezer beef business in Pleasant P...
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Episode 32 - Kylee Francis
Today on AgricultHER: Kylee Francis—a third-generation farmer from Berryville, AR, Senior Manager of Food Innovation at Tyson Foods, and co-founder of Evergreen Pasture & Provisions, a local farm store connecting neighbors to pastu...
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Episode 31 - Maggie McDonald
Today on AgricultHER, we’re excited to feature Maggie McDonald from Magnolia, Arkansas. She is a junior at Oklahoma State University, majoring in Animal Science. Maggie grew up deeply involved in the livestock industry. She ...
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Episode 30 - Ashlyn Ussery
Ashlyn Ussery grew up in North Little Rock, Arkansas, without a direct tie to the ag industry. But when she started showing hogs through 4-H alongside her cousins, she discovered a passion that would shape her future. That experience sparked a ...
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Episode 29 - Brittney Schrick
Today we are joined by Dr. Brittney Schrick, Associate Professor and Family Life Specialist with the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service.Dr. Schrick works closely with farm families across Arkans...
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Episode 29
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Episode 28 - Ruth Pepler
Today we’re taking you to the beautiful Ozark Mountains of Arkansas to visit Dogwood Hills Guest Farm. Ruth Pepler is the visionary woman behind this incredible destination. She has combined her passion for sustainable farming, farm-to-table di...
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Episode 28
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Episode 27 - Arkansas 4-H State Champion Livestock Skill-a-thon Team
In today's episode, we introduce you to the Arkansas 4-H State Champion Livestock Skill-a-thon Team. They’ve mastered everything from livestock breeds to feed rations, equipment identification to meat cuts, and they’ve done it all with dedicati...
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Episode 26 - Ellie Ferren
Ellie Ferren is a White County Master Gardener and was honored as Master Gardener of the Year last year for her outstanding dedication and service. This fall, she’ll begin her studies at Southern Arkansas University, majoring in plant science w...
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Episode 26
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Episode 25 - Kacie Clark
Kacie Clark is a student at ASU-Beebe and has spent her summer learning firsthand what it means to serve agriculture through Extension. She’s passionate, curious, and eager to make a difference in the ag community. We’re thrilled to have her wi...
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Episode 24 - Abby Stockton
Abby Stockton is a senior majoring in Ag Business at Southern Arkansas University. This summer, she is completing an internship with the Cooperative Extension Service in White County. Visit the link to listen to our podcast at all o...
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Episode 23 - Angelia Hudson
Today’s guest is someone whose hands are always in the dirt and heart always in the right place—Angelia Hudson. She is the Arkansas Master Gardener of the Year! From flower beds to community projects, Angelia’s passion for pl...
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Episode 23
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Episode 22 - Elizabeth Walker
Elizabeth Walker is a full-time farmer located in Southwest Arkansas. She and her husband raise broilers and cattle. She talks about the importance of the broiler industry in her family, the challenges of agriculture, and what it's like to be a...
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Episode 22
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Episode 21 - Amy Burton
In this episode, we're shining a light on a vital part of the local food system -- the farmer's market. Our guest today is Amy Burton, a passionate advocate for local growers and fresh, healthy food. Amy is a familiar face at the Searcy Farmer'...
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Episode 20 - Melissa Donner
Melissa Donner and her husband live in Manila, Arkansas, where they raise a variety of crops including cotton, beans, corn and peanuts. Melissa doesn't work on the farm full-time, but she still has an important role in agriculture. In today's p...
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Episode 19 - Searcy FFA Horse Judging Team
In Episode 19, we sat down with the Searcy FFA Horse Judging Team to chat about their recent success at the Arkansas FFA State Career Development Event Contest in Fayetteville, AR. The all-female team took home first place at the state contest ...
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Episode 18 - Caitlin Cooper
Caitlin Cooper is a White County 4-H Member and an Arkansas 4-H Officer. She is active in various 4-H activities and shows livestock at the county fair. She is a senior this year, Sherri sat down with her to learn more about her and her future ...
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Episode 17 - Susan Scott
Susan Scott is a crop insurance adjuster, and she lives in Cabot, AR. Sherri sat down with her to learn more about her role in agriculture and to get Susan's advice for the future generations of women in agriculture.Visit the link ...
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Episode 16 - Madalyn Johnson
Madalyn Johnson is a junior at White County Central School and a member of the White County 4-H and WCC FFA. She shows livestock on the county, district, state and national level and competes in 4-H/FFA competitions. Visit the link...
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Episode 15 - Farley Schweighart
Farley Schweighart is a lifelong cowgirl and a trained physical therapist. She makes her home in Birdeye, located in Cross County, Arkansas. She is combining her love of horses and her dedication to farmers and ranchers by providing a new way t...
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Episode 14 - Lynnlee Morrison
Lynnlee Morrison is a sophomore at Rose Bud High School and a member of White County 4H and the Rose Bud FFA. She is active in 4-H and FFA activities and shows dairy and beef cattle. She lives a busy life and even at her young age is a dynamic ...
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Episode 13 - Sarah Shelton-James
Sarah Shelton-James is the owner of BWG Herbal Teas based in Casscoe, Arkansas. A former vet tech, she decided to try herbal tea to relieve her stress. Fast forward five years, and now she farms her own herbs and blends over 30 varieties of tea...
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Episode 12 - Madison Scarbrough
Madison Scarbrough is a junior at Searcy High School and a member of Searcy FFA. She is active in FFA activities and recently competed in the Prepared Public Speaking competition. Her topic was on the decline of the dairy industry. She wa...
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Episode 11 - Celeste Corona
Celeste Corona is a junior at Searcy High School and a member of the Searcy FFA. She recently competed in the Prepared Public Speaking competition, and her topic was women in agriculture. Sherri sat down with her to learn more about her a...
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Episode 11
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