Feeding Kids and Fueling Dreams: The GENYOUth Story with Ann Marie Krautheim
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This week on The Dairy Hour Podcast, Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth, for a heart-filled conversation about nutrition, advocacy, and building a healthier future for kids across the country.
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. This week on The Dairy Hour Podcast, Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth, for a heart-filled conversation feeding kids and fueling dreams – about nutrition, advocacy, and building a healthier future for kids across the country.
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 28 May 2025 · 50 minutes
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This week on The Dairy Hour Podcast, Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Ann Marie Krautheim, CEO of GENYOUth, for a heart-filled conversation about feeding kids and fueling dreams – nutrition, advocacy, and building a healthier future for kids across the country. From cafeteria lines to Capitol Hill, Ann Marie and her team at GENYOUth are leading the charge to combat food insecurity and promote physical activity in schools.
With 30 million kids in the U.S. affected by food insecurity each day, the role of school meals has never been more critical. In this episode, Val and Ann Marie dive into how GENYOUth creates partnerships and programs—like Taste of the NFL—to raise funds and awareness for student nutrition. They also discuss how dairy plays a key role in balanced school meals and how engaging youth voices can spark meaningful change in health and wellness programs.
But the conversation isn’t all stats and strategy! Ann Marie opens up about her personal journey into nutrition and her passion for community engagement. From favorite ice cream flavors (spoiler: we’re team dairy!) to bucket list travel destinations, this episode is packed with both inspiration and personality. Listeners will enjoy stories about hiking, family holiday traditions, and the importance of nature, nostalgia, and connection in shaping our values.
This episode reminds us that the future of farming, nutrition, and health isn’t just in our fields—it’s in our voices. And when we come together, we can do so much more.
Listen now to hear how GENYOUth is fueling dreams—one student, one school, and one meal at a time.
This episode wears @4D Ag Fashion — shop now and enjoy free shipping for the month of June!
This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum — use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$ on colostrum for calves and wellness support!
Connect with GENYOUth on social: Instagram | X | Facebook | LinkedIn → @GENYOUthNow
In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne uncovers Becca Hilby’s story as she came from the suburbs to the farm, and it is one of breaking barriers in Ag, growth and grit!
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Listen now to hear how GENYOUth is fueling dreams—one student, one school, and one meal at a time.
This episode wears @4D Ag Fashion — shop now and enjoy free shipping for the month of June!
This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum — use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$ on colostrum for calves and wellness support!
Connect with GENYOUth on social:
