On today's episode, we're welcoming back our friend and former GTA co-host...Angie Setzer! Angie shares an update of what she's been up to, how she organized the virtual event "Breaking Ground: Unearthing Mental Health in Agriculture," and how you can take part in Angie's online grain merchandising class. Tune in!Follow Angie Setzer on Twitter - @GoddessofGrainFollow the "Girls" on TwitterJennifer Campbell - @plowwife Karen Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13
No doubt technology plays a big role in our daily lives. In this episode, I talked with Dane Kuper and Justin Sexten to learn more about Performance Beef and how the technology makes things easier for cattle feeders. We talk about the specifics of how the technology works, the way it is improving the quality of life for cattle feeders, and some on farm "gamification" that has sprung up among users of this technology. https://www.performancelivestockanalytics.com/performance-beef/Sponsor:Performance Livestock Analytics
Part 3 of our "Across the River" Series. Today we speak with Kate Niemeier about her and her family's experience with suicide. A few years ago, Kate lost her brother to suicide. As hard as that was for Kate and her family, she decided to not be a victim and to begin to spread awareness. We talk to her in detail about her brother and how his death affected her. We then transition into what she is doing to raise mental awareness for the ag and rural population. Check her out at "Hope In The Hollow" on Facebook. Also, in the intro, I mention my upcoming Webinar "Breaking Ground." It is a virtual panel for farmers to attend via Zoom to talk freely about mental health in agriculture. Find link to register for that webinar at https://bit.ly/brkground
We talk our first dances which occurred in the '90's at churches, so you can just imagine what that all leads to. And of course, more corona virus stuff. But it's funny because it's true.
Allan Crockett is a ranching consultant with many years of experience helping people work through their problems. He is also an instructor for the Ranching For Profit school put on by Ranch Management consultants. He joined me to talk about managing the people problems on your ranch. We talk a lot about passing the ranch assets and management on to the next generation as well as creative ways to get started with a ranch business.
Farming is tough no doubt and with added effects from COVID-19, unpredictable weather, trade war, etc. farmers are facing challenging situations and difficult decisions more than ever.Adrienne DeSutter, behavioral health consultant with Sow Hope, Grow Hope, joins the girls to discuss mental health and why we have to shift our mentality and be transparent about the realities farmers, ranchers, and growers are going through. We discuss if social media escalates the problem, the comparison game, and more. Tune in!Follow Adrienne and Sow Hope Grow Hope on Facebook and TwitterFollow the girls on Twitter -Jennifer Campbell - @plowwifeKaren Corrigan - @weedgirl24Kelsey Litchfield - @klitchfield13"Like" Girls Talk Ag on Facebook and "follow" on Twitter!
Welcome to part 2 of our "Across the River" Series. Today we talk to Deanne Frieders. Deanne is a farm wife from Illinois who, out of her own curiosity and willingness to learn, began "This Farm Girl Cooks." It is a website and blog devoted to helping feed the farmers who feed the world. It began as a place to share recipes, but has evolved into a sort of lifestyle site devoted to farm wives and all women in agriculture. We talk about her journey through the creation of this business and how it has opened up many opportunities for her. Check Deanne out on-line at https://www.thisfarmgirlcooks.com/
Part 1 of our "Across the River" Series. Today we feature friend of the show Adrienne DeSutter. Adrienne is a farm wife and former counselor from Illinois who has become an outstanding advocate for mental health in agriculture. We talk about her background and how she felt compelled to begin working on mental health advocacy in ag. Check her Facebook page out at
