Forward Farming

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How did you handle your kid's first, first day of school vs when they were a little older? Does it get easier?

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Author of Land Rich Cash Poor, Brian Reisinger joins Amber to talk about his family's history that inspired his new book. Land Rich Cash Poor dives into the history of the American farmer while relating back to issues his own family was dealing with in every decade. This was a great read and would strongly recommend getting your own copy and one to share with a friend.

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Hello old friends. Have you missed us? Because we have missed you! Let's chat and catch up.

We are officially moving our episodes to Wednesday mornings! You can watch us on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast apps.

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There is so much to say but these are the only words that could come. Thank you for hanging around during the gap between episodes. Becca and I will be back soon with fun, new episodes. Until then, hugs to you all and cheers to brighter days ahead.

Trigger Warning: this episode involves talk about miscarriage. If this episode isn’t for you, please skip and we will see you next time.

Catch up on life with Amber and Becca! If you want to watch Becca and her family process their first batch of chickens, check out their video here:

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May is Mental Health Month. Listen to Becca's post partum journey and how Lexapro helped get her back on track.

If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, help is available

Call the National Mental Health Hotline free of charge: 866-903-3787

or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Don't forget to be nice to someone today.

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You may recognize Andrea from her social media pages, @thatfitagvocate or her keynote speeches, or her athletic clothing company, Simply Empowered, or her fitness boot camps, or one of the other 85 million things she has going on! Tune in to hear her story and how she juggles it all on and off the farm.

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You know those random texts that you get from your best friend that start like this and you just run to grab a bucket of popcorn to enjoy the hot tea? This is one of those texts, just in podcast form. Enjoy!

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Eighth generation farmer, Zoe Kent hops on to talk about how she wound up being part owner of her family's farm and so much more.

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Sabrina Servais is a third generation organic farmer on her family's dairy. Hear how Sabrina cares for her herd and land through organic farming practices!

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You might have wondered why Erin Holbert dropped off of your social media feed over the last year- let's see what she has been up to and find out if she's ready to start sharing her life with the internet again!

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Kaycee Sogard and her husband, Eric, lived a busy life traveling with the MLB before deciding to plant roots with their family and start their homestead. Hear how Kaycee is learning with her family on their family farm.

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Becca just wrapped up her year with the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute and is ready to talk about her experience!

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It’s ok to take a vacation from the farm every once in a while. But traveling with a 2.5 year old? That’s a different story.

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She can dance, she can weld, she’s one heck of a farmer! We are so excited to talk to Grayce and learn how she went from being a competitive dancer to owning and operating her own farm by the age of 23!

If you’re not already following her, check out her out on social media @thefarmergrayce

Thank you to Kentucky Venues and the National Farm Machinery Show for sponsoring this weeks episode! Get ready to attend the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY February 14-17! You'll get to explore over 800 booths and...

It's been one year since Becca left her job at the dairy. Join her in a solo episode to hear what she's learned in that time.

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If you're on the ag side of social media, you have probably seen today's guest pop up of your page with her amazing harvest videos and ag education videos. Emma sits down with us to talk about her life on and off the farm.

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Happy 2024! Let's kick off season 5 with a little chit chat! We're excited to be back and have a fun season planned for the new year. Let's roll!

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That's a wrap on 2023! We will be back in the new year with a new season and new adventures. Thank you all for being here and have a happy holiday season!

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Becca is on the road and driving into her feels this week

If you have a topic you would like us to talk about on an upcoming episode or would like to nominate someone to join us, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com

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Solo episode from Amber! Amber talks more about her post partum journey and ways she took control/continues to take care of her mental and physical self during and after baby.

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Host of Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen, joins us to talk about her huge career shift and how she took control over her health mentally and physically. Join us for a deep conversation with Peggy and make sure to check out her family farm hemp-based wellness products at www.pricbd.com and check out her podcast: Uplevel Dairy

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If you are a new hunter or a well seasoned deer camp veteran, this episode is for you. We reached out to the Wisconsin DNR to give our listeners a reminder of gun safety, procedures to follow after harvesting a deer, proper garments to wear, and how to introduce your child to hunting. Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz answers all of these questions and more! Make sure to check out the links we mention in today's episode if you have any questions this hunting season and good luck to all hunters!

DNR General Info:

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It's been a while since we had time to catch up! Hear how our harvests went, how bow season is going, and the story of the Butthole Buck. Oh, we also chat about how to know and appreciate your self worth too. Enjoy!

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Becca gives a solo update on her life and her transition from dairy farming to her new job!If you have a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode or you would like to be a guest/have a guest suggestion, shoot us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

[REBROADCAST]This week's guest is fresh off the MeatEater and Joe Rogan podcasts to talk about his conservation efforts and steps private land owners can take to better their properties. Doug Duren joins us to share some stories, talk about protecting our environments and answer the burning question: squeaky fresh or fried cheese curds?Make sure to check out www.sharingtheland.com www.dougduren.com and follow Doug on Facebook and Instagram @dougdurenYou can find us at @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @beccahilby

Mikayla came back home to work alongside her dad and grandpa on their family's dairy farm. Tune in to hear how she has brought new ideas and big improvements to their milking barn.Special thanks to our listener, Meghan, for sending us a guest request for Mikayla! If you have someone you would us to bring on as a guest, please send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow us here:Amber @cranberrychatsBecca @beccahilby

Let's talk about cranberry harvest! Amber is in full harvest mode and sits down to break down the process from start to finish. If you're not following us on social media, find us over @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca @ beccahilby

Grab your favorite drink and come chat with us! It's been a while since we had a random discussion and boy does this conversation take some twists and turns, so buckle up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Did you know the word's largest grower and processor of horseradish is right here in Wisconsin? We talk to President of Silver Spring Foods, Eric Rygg to find out everything revolving around the tangy food! Find Silver Spring Food products here: www.silverspringfoods.com or follow them on social media @SilverSpringFoods Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @Beccahilby

Just as a warning- the audio of this episode isn't....great BUT the conversation is one of the best! Amber is joined (in the car) by fellow cranberry grower/entrepreneur/author, Rochelle Hoffman. Tune in for a great conversation about food, cranberries, and hot cheese???Find Rooted In Red events/shop here: https://www.rootedinred.co/Find Rochelle's delicious cook book here:https://www.rootedinred.co/product/hardcover-cookbook-good-eats-and-gathering-by-rochelle-hoffmanFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Welcome back to season 4.5 of Forward Farming! We're back from our summer break and ready to get back into the swing of things. Let's catch up and re introduce ourselves because it's been so long since we talked last! Find us on social media: @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca @ beccahilby

Hi! This is our final episode before we take our annual summer break! Becca is starting her new job this week and Amber is going to be traveling at the end of the month so we will regroup again in August sometime! Until then, enjoy this chit chatty episode! While we're gone, we would love to rebroadcast some of your/our favorite old episodes. If you have a favorite you'd like to hear again/think new listeners NEED to hear, shoot us a DM!Have a happy and safe summer!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Okay okay, maybe it's not every day you hear about the birth story for some piglets, BUT it was Becca's first experience farrowing - and she tells us all about it!ALSO we are now on the new hot app, Threads! Go find us and let's have a fun chit chat about this episode, random life events, and anything else you want to talk about! It looks like it will be a great community to hang out with other listeners!Thanks for listening as always! :) We'd love if you left a review!Follow Amber - @cranberrychatsFollow Becca - @beccahilbySEE YOU...

Fresh cut flower farms are gaining popularity and we were so excited to find a new flower farm open up in Cashton, Wisconsin. Jen from Happy Hills Flower farm joins the show to talk about how she and her husband stumbled onto the property and turned it into their own little slice of heaven that they are opening up to the public this summer. Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram @happyhillsflowerfarm and make an appointment on their website: https://www.happyhillsflowerfarm.com/Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Choosing a puppy for your family is a big deal! Hear from a farmer who owes her life to her well trained farm pup and learn about the things to look for from breeders when choosing your farm dog.Follow Sonja here: Facebook group (Silver Spoon Aussies): https://www.facebook.com/groups/251531802204610Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/sonja.galley/Instagram: @silverspoondairyFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

This is a sensitive subject but we wanted to voice our opinions. If you have different thoughts than ours- that's ok! If you would like to keep the conversation going, shoot us a message on our Instagram account @forwardfarmingpodcastBe kind to yourselves and go get some sunshine, drink some water, and go hug your kids/cat/dog/chickens/whatever you've gotFollow us on social media & YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Ever think about water use on farms and how it gets recycled? We dive into how cranberries and dairy farms use water and how it gets reused throughout the farm!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby