In this heartfelt episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) chats with Jamie Derr—a passionate dairy farmer turned flower entrepreneur – about how she went from cows to cut flowers. Jamie opens up about her roots in agriculture, starting her own dairy with her husband, and the deeply personal evolution of her farm journey.
In this heartwarming episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Andrea Haines (@ALHwordandimage), a Maryland-based agriculture photographer and dairy farmer, to talk about life, legacy, and capturing the beauty of farm living. Listen to hear how she went from dairy farmer to photographer.
Host Val Lavigne sits down with Rachel Buford to talk about growth grief and rural resilience on this episode of The Dairy Hour Podcast.
In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with Emily Shaw Schaapman, the powerhouse behind Dairy Girl Fitness about balancing motherhood, fitness and farm life.
In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Victoria Robinson, a first-generation farmer from Maryland who has built a thriving business centered around Highland cattle and Agritourism. Victoria shares her inspiring journey from working a traditional job in agriculture to creating her dream role as an event host on her farm.
In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Rebecca “Bec” (Shaw) Pfeffer (@cowgirltalk), a passionate advocate for the dairy industry, to talk career growth and community and her inspiring journey from growing up on a dairy farm to becoming a successful brand manager for a regional dairy cooperative.
In this episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Natalie Berning, a former teacher without a background in agriculture who has gone from teacher to dairy farmer and turned her passion for hands-on learning into life on a 500-cow dairy farm, launching an agritourism business, and running a successful farm camp.
In this episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Courtney Feigl, a former healthcare worker turned farmer and podcaster who found passion in Agriculture. Courtney shares her inspiring journey from the emergency room to raising Texas Longhorns and co-founding a farmers co-op. Her story is a testament to the power of community, adaptability, and following unexpected passions.
Farming is often more than just hard work—it’s a journey of resilience, personal growth, and constant challenges. In the latest episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, Val Lavigne sits down with Lorilee Schultz, a dedicated dairy farmer from Orangeville, Illinois about overcoming challenges. Lorilee’s inspiring story takes us through her unexpected journey into agriculture, from non-farming roots to becoming the owner of her grandparents’ dairy farm.
In this episode of The Dairy Hour Podcast, Paul Hansen, a leader in ag development, discusses his journey from growing up on a small Iowa farm to becoming a key figure at Land O’Lakes, where he focuses on nurturing future agricultural leaders. As a leader in ag development, Paul emphasizes the importance of leadership in agriculture and shares his experience in helping young farmers build the skills and confidence necessary for success in the evolving ag industry. He highlights mentorship, education, and real-world experience as critical components in preparing the next generation of farmers and agribusiness professionals. The episode underscores how developing leadership skills in agriculture can drive growth and innovation in rural communities.