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The Rural Woman Podcast The Rural Woman Podcast ™ is a weekly podcast celebrating the stories of Rural Women. Created and hosted by Katelyn Duban.

Hear stories from women in farming, ranching, homesteading, agriculture, entrepreneurship, leadership and more.

Farm transition is one of the hottest topics in Agriculture.This week's guest, Brigitte Franzen, provides insights into ...
05/01/2025

Farm transition is one of the hottest topics in Agriculture.

This week's guest, Brigitte Franzen, provides insights into farm transition planning, the significance of communication between generations, and encourages proactive planning to avoid future conflicts.

Ep. 210 - From Intern to Innovator: Breaking Barriers in Agriculture with Brigitte Franzen on The Rural Woman Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Music, and Youtube or wherever you listen to podcasts.

It's been one hell of a year!We have had a great year celebrating a couple of big milestones - our 5th anniversary, the ...
31/12/2024

It's been one hell of a year!

We have had a great year celebrating a couple of big milestones - our 5th anniversary, the 200th episode, and surpassing the 3/4 of a million downloads.

Your stories matter - probably now more than ever. It's an honour and privilege to get to share them.

And we have SO many more great episodes heading your way in 2025. I CAN'T WAIT!

We continue to share the stories of Rural Women and Women in Agriculture with the help from our great sponsors. A big th...
30/12/2024

We continue to share the stories of Rural Women and Women in Agriculture with the help from our great sponsors. A big thanks to each and every one of you for continuing to prioritize our stories!

If you're interested in learning more about how you can support The Rural Woman Podcast, shoot us a DM!

26/12/2024

This is the kind of advice I’m bringing with me into 2025! 👏

Be sure to listen to Emily Reuschel's story in A Look Back: Inspiring Stories from Rural Women, Part 14, where she’s joined by nine other incredible women sharing their experiences.

Stream anytime on WildRoseFarmer.com

Wishing you the happiest of Holidays and a very Merry Christmas!From all of us at The Rural Woman Podcast ❤️
25/12/2024

Wishing you the happiest of Holidays and a very Merry Christmas!

From all of us at The Rural Woman Podcast ❤️

This week’s throwback episode has it all! Revisit my conversations with Iron Horse Animal Health Products on turning pas...
23/12/2024

This week’s throwback episode has it all! Revisit my conversations with Iron Horse Animal Health Products on turning passions into careers, National Women In Agriculture Association on blazing trails for women in agriculture, Flaghill Ranch Grass Fed Beef on building community through regenerative practices and Emily Reuschel - Gather in Growth Podcast on how to stop putting yourself dead last.

We also dive back into chats with Lazy D C Bar Ranch on investing in your ideas, Happiness By The Acre on transitioning from tech to ag, and Restorative Strides on the healing power of Equine Gestalt. Plus, Diane McKenzie talks women’s inclusion in agriculture, growing grass and community with Homegrown Small Town, while Serena Donovan shares insights on micro-cultivation and the educational opportunities in the cannabis industry.

Listen at www.wildrosefarmer.com!

"Some of our strongest holiday memories aren’t about the gifts we opened or whether the turkey turned out perfect. They’...
21/12/2024

"Some of our strongest holiday memories aren’t about the gifts we opened or whether the turkey turned out perfect. They’re about the people we shared the season with—and those who are no longer here to celebrate with us."

Thank you to the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance for asking me to share a piece on holiday traditions. Read my submission and find other great mental health resources for agriculture through their website.

21/12/2024

Part 14 of our throwback series is here and it's a good one!

This week, we revisit ten truly inspiring women all with different stories in Agriculture — Available on Spotify or Apple Podcasts or stream any episode, anytime at WildRoseFarmer.com.

This week we're revisiting:
Ep. 161 - Turning a Passion for Horses into a Career with Sierra Seidner
Ep. 162 - Blazing Trails for Women in Agriculture with Dr. Tammy Gray-Steele
Ep. 163 - Building Community through Regenerative Agriculture with Justine Berry
Ep. 164 - How to Stop Putting Yourself Dead Last with Emily Reuschel
Ep. 165 - Investing In Your Ideas with Megan Callahan
Ep. 166 - From Tech to Regenerative Agriculture with Sarah Riedner
Ep. 167 - Growing Grass and Community with Lindsay Hamilton
Ep. 168 - Women's Inclusion in Ag with Diane McKenzie
Ep. 169 - Equine Gestalt: A Path Towards Healing with Alli Caraveo
Ep. 170 - Micro Cultivation, Processing & Cannabis Education with Serena Donovan

Enjoy!

18/12/2024

Growing success! 🫛

Kim is a proud fifth-generation farmer cultivating a stunning 130,000-square-foot no-till garden. Dedicated to sustainable agriculture, she grows and sells nutrient-rich vegetables to both food producers and consumers, creating a meaningful connection between her farm and the community. Her innovative no-till methods harness the natural ecosystem, eliminating the need for irrigation and significantly reducing w**ds. This approach not only lowers physical inputs but also keeps her produce highly competitive in the market.

Beyond farming, Kim is a master photographer, a certified master gardener, and holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate with dual specializations in fruit and vegetable production and greenhouse management. Her diverse skills and deep expertise make her a true leader in sustainable farming and horticulture.

To hear more of Kim's story, listen to Episode 209 - The Power of No-Till Gardening with Kim Ross on The Rural Woman Podcast.

Have you ever considered converting your garden to no-till?Kim Ross shares how she transformed her 130,000-square-foot g...
17/12/2024

Have you ever considered converting your garden to no-till?

Kim Ross shares how she transformed her 130,000-square-foot growing space into a no-till garden and successfully provides produce to her community. By minimizing the physical inputs typically required for growing food, she ensures her vegetables remain highly competitive in a challenging marketplace.

Episode 209 - The Power of No-Till Gardening with Kim Ross available now on The Rural Woman Podcast

15/12/2024

Cheers to the power of plants and soil! 🌿

This week on The Rural Woman Podcast, Kim Ross, a fifth-generation farmer from Alberta, shares her journey from growing up on a family farm to pursuing genetics and returning to agriculture. She highlights how no-till gardening transformed her approach, brought unexpected success, and bridged generations through teaching. Kim also reflects on gardening's mental health benefits and the surge in interest during COVID, emphasizing sustainability and family connections in farming.

Tune in on Apple Podcast, Spotify, and YouTube.

A big thank you to Farm Credit Canada for sponsoring the latest episode of !Help celebrate women in Ag by joining FCC's...
14/12/2024

A big thank you to Farm Credit Canada for sponsoring the latest episode of !

Help celebrate women in Ag by joining FCC's free virtual series hosted by yours truly. Join us January 7 for the next session on HR.

Women have an important role to play when managing HR on the farm. In this session, Viktoria Schuler will share effective Human Resource Management (HRM) strategies and tools to help you balance buisness goals with family dynamics for long-term success. Learn how to address work-life balance, equitable workload distribution, legal compliance, conflict management, and succession planning issues.

Head to the link in my bio to register or fcc.ca/events

13/12/2024

Today, I want to introduce you to Kim Ross of Rossdale Farms - No Till Gardening

Kim is a proud fifth-generation farm girl cultivating a remarkable 130,000-square-foot no-till garden. With a passion for sustainable agriculture, she grows and sells her vegetables to both food producers and consumers, fostering a deep connection between her farm and the community. Her innovative approach embraces the natural ecosystem, eliminating the need for watering her plots and significantly reducing w**d pressure. This method not only minimizes physical inputs but also ensures her produce remains highly competitive in a demanding marketplace.

In addition to her farming expertise, Kim is a master photographer and a master gardener. She also holds a Prairie Horticulture Certificate with dual specializations in fruit and vegetable production and greenhouse management. Combining her skills and knowledge, Kim brings a unique perspective to sustainable farming and horticulture.

Enjoy this week's episode friends and don't forget — Before you hit play this morning, grab your fresh cup of coffee on me. Happy Friday! 🫶

Coffee's on me, friend!We're wrapping up our 5th anniversary of The Rural Woman Podcast in a couple of ways. First, cont...
12/12/2024

Coffee's on me, friend!

We're wrapping up our 5th anniversary of The Rural Woman Podcast in a couple of ways. First, continuing to share amazing stories of Rural Women - obvi.
Second, we have a $250 giveaway happening now until Dec 20 (see the pinned post on our profile for more info).

Last but CERTAINLY not least, we're buying you a coffee in what we are calling THANK YOU Fridays!

Every Friday in the month of December - we are sharing digital gift cards to different coffee shops for you to use and enjoy a cup of coffee on me. take a peek 👀 this Friday to see where you can grab a coffee!

Oh, and on your way to the ol' coffee shop to grab a cup of jo, make sure you download the new episode of The Rural Woman Podcast available wherever you listen!

THANK YOU for your continued support of The Rural Woman Podcast

11/12/2024

We all wear many hats - in and out of the fields. Our skill sets are vast and we take a lot of pride in our work.

We'd love to hear your thoughts! Let's continue the convo below

Hear more of Dana and Katelyn's conversation on Episode 208 – For Farmers Movement: Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide on The Rural Woman Podcast

Dana DiPrima is doing her part in helping take care of the farmers who grow our food.Dana founded the For Farmers Moveme...
10/12/2024

Dana DiPrima is doing her part in helping take care of the farmers who grow our food.

Dana founded the For Farmers Movement to support small American farmers by sharing farmer stories, dispelling myths, and awarding grants. The For Farmers Movement aims to bring farmers and non-farmers together on common ground where it connects the dots between issues we all care about -- health, community, the environment, and our economy.

Hear more about Dana's work on episode 208 of The Rural Woman Podcast. Head to wildrosefarmer.com/208

09/12/2024

WE👏 DON'T 👏KNOW 👏WHAT 👏WE 👏DON'T 👏KNOW! 👏
I loved my conversation with Dana on episode 208 about bridging the gap and how we all have a responsibility - no matter what side of the conversation you're on!

Hear more of our conversation on the latest episode of The Rural Woman Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

A big thank you to Pinning by Bad Gringa for sponsoring episode 208 of . ✨Whether you want to build your website traffi...
08/12/2024

A big thank you to Pinning by Bad Gringa for sponsoring episode 208 of . ✨

Whether you want to build your website traffic, increase your email list or sell more products, Shreene Johnson with Pinning by Bad Gringa is an experienced strategist and an avid Woman of Agriculture that is ready to help. Email [email protected] to get started!

And if you or someone you know would like to support the podcast and sponsor an episode, visit www.wildrosefarmer.com or send us a message!

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