The Dairy Hour Podcast
“Empowering Rural Moms, One Conversation at a Time”
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. 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 off course! Let's cultivate growth, nourish our minds, and embrace the journey together. This is the Dairy Hour Podcast – where every episode is a breath of fresh air and the inspiration you need to be your best self! Listen now on your favorite podcast player or watch on YouTube!
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Check out these recent discussions in the Ag industry and beyond on The Dairy Hour Podcast!
From Dairy Farmer to Photographer – A Chat with Andrea Haines
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.
Every Step Matters – Rachel Buford on Growth Grief and Rural Resilience
Host Val Lavigne sits down with Rachel Buford to talk about growth grief and rural resilience on this episode of The Dairy Hour Podcast.
Dairy Gal Val talks to her guest Emily Shaw Schaapman about Balancing Motherhood Fitness and Farm Life
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.
Highland Cattle and Agritourism: A Chat with Victoria Robinson on this episode of The Dairy Hour Podcast
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.
Farmwife Life: A Chat with Miranda Neville on Being a Small Farm Wife, Mom, and Advocate!
In this episode of the Dairy Hour podcast, host Val Lavigne (@DairyGalVal) sits down with Miranda Neville, a dedicated farmwife and mother, to discuss the realities of life on a small family farm in Pennsylvania and all about her Farmwife Life.
From Farm Girl to Dairy Leader: Rebecca Pfeffer on Career Growth and Community
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.
From Teacher to Dairy Farmer and Farm Camp Creator, how Natalie Berning put her Passion for Hands on Leaning into Agritourism
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.
How Courtney Feigl Built a Farmers Co-op & Found Passion in Agriculture
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.
Overcoming Challenges in Farming & Family: Lorilee Schultz’s Inspiring Story
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.