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...

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...

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...

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...

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. | a...

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

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 |

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. | a...

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about competing priorities and forever trying to find that thing called balance in our lives. Join me as I discuss six strategies I use to help navigate this challenging terrain. To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through The Rural Woman Podcast. https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr14

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. ....

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...

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 | a...

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, you’ll hear Katelyn’s presentation from the Williams County Soil Conservation District's, 5th Annual Ladies Ag Night in Williston, North Dakota.To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through The Rural Woman Podcast. https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr13

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Lisa Miller.Lisa is the voice behind the two-acre homestead podcast. She was born and raised in the Silicon Valley. The area she grew up in was kind of an interesting mixture; it was part rural and part suburbia. Lisa was raised by two beautiful parents, and her mom has a farming background which played a significant role in her life.Lisa grew so much of her own food on her property, and she learned a lot about soil health, when to plant and when to harvest. They learned a lot about how to handle her harvest and how to preserve her own food. Lisa learned a lot in Phoenix, too, but Tucson really helped her. Eventually, they moved to this property where they are today on two acres, and it's their hope to teach other people some of the things that they have learned on the way so that their journey into homesteading doesn't have to be fraught with some of the mistakes that they have made.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/178. . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[09:47] Changing of Careers[16:57] Expanding Homesteads & Infrastructure[26:14] Lessons Learned Through the Journey of Homestead[37:08] All About the Two Acre Homestead Podcast. . .This week's episode is brought to you by AGvisorPRO . . .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 |

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Haley Ammann-Ekstrom.Haley is a 6th generation cattle farmer from southern Minnesota. She is the first female of those six generations to take over the family business. Haley loves being a part of the agriculture industry and helping younger females find their calling. Haley had many mentors growing up in school and 4-H. She wants to be able to do the same for the youth in her community, to help them find their voice and follow their passions, even if that is in a male dominant industry like agriculture. She thinks it’s important now more than ever that women show up in those industries and be proud of who they are.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/177 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[07:19] Finding the Passion and Sustainability in Agriculture[17:14] Current Operations on Haley’s Farm[20:30] Working with Older Generations on the Farm[24:13] The Importance of Mentorships[33:20] Challenges with Social Media in Agriculture. . .This week's episode is brought to you by AGvisorPRO . . .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. | a...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Arlene Hunter.Arlene and her husband Hugh own and operate Maple-Ain Farms Limited near Smiths Falls, Ontario. A 6th generation family farm, Maple-Ain is home to their herd of purebred Holsteins and one Jersey. They also grow corn, soybeans and hay and are raising their 4 children on the farm, ages 17, 14, 12 and 7.In 2021, Arlene was approached by her friend Caite Palmer with the idea for the Barnyard Language podcast. Their goal was to create a podcast and an online community for farming, ranching and homesteading parents. Being a parent is hard, but raising kids on the land brings unique challenges and opportunities that other families don’t face. They also wanted to talk to the diverse voices that exist in the parenting and agriculture world. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/176 . . .DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:[08:00] Becoming a more active member on the farm[18:00] Transitions of roles on the farm as kids get older[23:43] All about The Barnyard Language Podcast[29:17] Common struggles found in parenting and raising a family on the farm[38:45] What's next for Arlene & The Barnyard Podcast. . .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 |

On this episode of Maybe You Can Relate, I’ll be speaking about what is that secret sauce? I share my thoughts on almost 4 years of podcasting and what I’ve done over the years to make this podcast what it is today. But whether you have a podcast or just a desire for something in your heart…this episode is for you.To hear the full episode, head on over to Patreon.com and join the Patreon Community in supporting the stories of Women in Agriculture to be shared through the Rural Woman Podcast.https://wildrosefarmer.com/mycr12

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Jessica Mose.Jessica is the owner and maker behind Prairie Soap Shack - An all-natural skincare e-commerce business where she creates modern and eco-friendly products with wildcrafted and homegrown plants. A former nurse and now certified herbalist, Jessica is inspired by nature and the nostalgia of her roots when creating in her business. Connecting to the land is her family's way of life as Jessica and her husband, Adam, have a family generational grain farm as well as grow their own garden and forage for wild plants with their two young children in central Alberta. For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/175 . . .This Weeks Discussions:[07:14] Natural Prairie Plants[09:00] Discovering How To Make Soap & Other Body Products[13:29] Challenges Faced Being A Rural Entrepreneur[25:49] Key Advice To Starting Your Own Entrepreneurial Journey [29:04] Rapid Fire. . .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...

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Kendall Ballantine.At the age of 27, Kendall ditched the power suits of her corporate career, as Director of Operations in grocery supply chain, for a life in gumboots on the farm when she opened her business Central Park Farms.Fast forward eight years later, Central Park Farms employs a small team and is a growing direct-to-consumer producer of beef, pork, and chicken supplying the Metro Vancouver market.Through her business, Marketing For Farmers, Kendall provides mentorship and education to farmers and ranchers throughout North America, giving them the tools to grow their businesses online.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/174 . . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS:[15:00] Consumer Misconceptions[20:52] Sizing of Operations Between Different Provinces[24:34] Marketing & Pricing with Customers[35:14] All About “Marketing for Farmers” Give Back From Kendall[40:44] Rapid Fire. . .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. |

On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Elise Ferguson.Elise is a professional web developer, movie theatre manager, master gardener, homesteader, mom, candy store owner, beginning farmer, and a person with too many irons in the fire in southwestern Minnesota.For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/173. . .THIS WEEK'S DISCUSSIONS[17:35] Young Farmers Loan[40:10] All About Rural Retail Roundtable Podcast[44:25 ] Rapid Fire. . .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 | Learn More