Welcome to The Dairy Hour Podcast, where rural charm meets personal growth! Join us as we milk every moment for wisdom, self-improvement, and mental wellness. Farming is often more than just hard work—it’s a journey of resilience, personal growth, and constant challenges. In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne chats with Amanda Freund about cow pots and courage.
I’m your host, Val Lavigne, a rural dairy farming mom with a passion for filling hearts while never forgetting to fill my own cup. Get ready for insightful conversations, empowering tips, and a splash of fun and laughs, of course!
Posted on 30 Apr 2025 · 55 minutes
Watch Dairy Gal Val talk to Amanda Freund about Cow Pots and Courage, Farming, Innovation, and Shark Tank
Cow Pots & Courage: Amanda Freund on Farming, Innovation, and Shark Tank
Hosted by Val Lavigne | The Dairy Hour Podcast
In this episode of The Dairy Hour, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Amanda Freund (@cowpotsgirl), a third-generation dairy farmer and the powerhouse behind Cow Pots — biodegradable planting pots made from cow manure. Amanda shares her inspiring journey from growing up on the family farm to launching an innovative agri-product that landed her on Shark Tank and even featured on Dirty Jobs.
Amanda opens up about the evolution of her family’s Connecticut-based farm, which now includes robotic milking, a florist shop, and the Cow Pots enterprise. She gives listeners an inside look at the hard-earned path to entrepreneurship, describing how Cow Pots went from a sustainable idea to a nationally distributed product — despite skepticism in the early days.
One of the episode’s highlights is Amanda’s Shark Tank experience. From the emotional rollercoaster of waiting to hear back from producers, to a Shark Tank employee donning a cow suit for her pitch, Amanda shares the behind-the-scenes reality of preparing for national TV. Her story reveals how creativity, preparation, and family support helped her navigate high-stakes moments and stay true to her mission of sustainability.
Listeners will also hear Amanda reflect on the mental hurdles of running a business — including imposter syndrome — and how community support and customer engagement remain critical to long-term success.
This episode is full of laughs, lessons, and actionable insights for anyone in agriculture, entrepreneurship, or sustainability.
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Listen now and get inspired by Amanda’s journey of turning poo into a purpose-driven product.
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Instagram @cowpotsgirl and @cowpots and cowpots.com.
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