Dirt Diaries

Today’s guest is someone you may not always see front and center, but I promise you’ve felt the impact of her work in a big way.

Emily Sharkey is the creative force behind the SharkFarmer brand—serving as Executive Producer of SharkFarmer Radio on SiriusXM Rural Radio Channel 147 and Producer of SharkFarmer TV on RFD-TV. She’s the heart and the hustle behind the SharkFarmer operation—and she also happens to be married to the S...

Today I’ve got not one, but two amazing guests (and two girls I always love grabbing a beer with) — Annaliese Wegner and Courtney Feigl, hosts of Ag’s Most Okayest Farm Girls.

Annaliese is a Wisconsin dairy farmer, Courtney is a cattlewoman with a heart for rural storytelling, and together they’ve built a platform where women in ag can laugh, vent, and feel a little less alone.

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Today’s guest is someone whose work is shaping the future of agriculture in the most powerful way—by investing in our youth.

Molly Ball is the President of the National FFA Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer for the National FFA Organization. She’s a proud former FFA member from Vicksburg, Michigan, whose journey has truly come full circle—from wearing the blue jacket herself, to interning with FFA, to now leading its strat...

I was so excited for this conversation, because today’s guest is also one of my favorite episodes on the new TV season of FarmHER + RanchHER. She’s also one of my favorites to follows on social media, sharing her day-to-day life a way that makes you feel like you’re right there in the cab with her. 

Alex Templeton is a third-generation farmer and rancher from northwest Missouri who runs cattle and crops with her family across m...

Today’s guest is someone who has dedicated her voice, her platform, and heart to celebrating women in agriculture.

Katelyn Duban is a first-generation grain farmer in southern Alberta, Canada, and the host of The Rural Woman Podcast. After marrying into her husband’s multi-generational farm in 2016, Katelyn traded city life for rural life—learning how to drive tractors, run equipment, and fall in love with the land. But along the wa...

Today’s guest is proof that you can be both a powerhouse behind the wheel of a tractor and a force on social media.

Zoe Kent is an eighth-generation grain farmer from Crawford County, Ohio—and at just 26 years old, she took over the family operation. Since then, she’s built not only her farm, but also a wildly popular online presence as the face of “Farm With Zoe.” Zoe gives her followers an honest, family-friendly, and often h...

Today’s guest is a woman who knows what it means to wear a lot of hats—and wear them all really well.

Christina Woerner McInnis is the founder and CEO of AgriMarketing Solutions, a full-service agency helping ag brands tell their stories in ways that truly connect. She’s also a fifth-generation farmer, part of the Woerner family legacy in Alabama, and a fierce advocate for the people who grow, raise, and produce the food and fiber w...

Today I’m talking with someone who has been a champion for agriculture for nearly two decades—she’s also someone I’ve gotten to spend a lot of time with in the last few years and has become a good friend of mine — Krista Soda.

Krista is a Senior Consultant at Nationwide Agribusiness, where she helps bridge the gap between financial services and the farming community. She’s the kind of person who doesn’t just...

I am so excited for this episode and so honored to call today’s guest a friend. On top of being incredibly talented, she is smart, gritty, and beautiful inside and out.

It’s country sensation Jenna Paulette!

I’ve known Jenna for years and have loved watching her grow as an artist, get married, go through life changes, all while staying the same humble and kind cowgirl she’s always been. Jenna is the perfect example of what it looks l...

I wanted to put out a BONUS episode this week to make sure you all know about a particularly special event coming up in September:  Women in Agribusiness. It’s an annual summit that brings together women to network, share knowledge and empower each other to be leaders and changemakers in the industry. I’ll be heading to the 2025 summit in September and would love to see you there! 

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Today’s guest is someone I first met at last year’s CattleCon in San Antonio. I got to speak with her on the FarmHER+ RanchHER Making an Impact panel at NCBA, and I now can’t wait to introduce you to intelligent, warm and witty Anna Kobza!

Let me tell you, if you think you’ve had a busy year, wait ‘til you hear what Ana’s been up to. Spoiler alert: she planned a wedding, got married, tackled a major research trial, and is mid-h...

Today’s episode is one that really speaks to the heart of why we do this show.

I’m so excited to introduce you to Dana DiPrima—an “accidental farmer” turned full-blown ag advocate who’s now leading a nationwide movement to support small and mid-sized farms. Dana’s story starts in New York City, takes a detour through a backyard chicken coop, and lands on a mission to uplift the farmers who feed our communities—and hon...

Paige Today I’m sitting down with a friend of mine who I greatly admire as someone who brings a whole lot of heart to everything she does.

Paige Murray is a RanchHER, author, and mom who’s built a beautiful life out in Texas on a working cattle ranch with her husband—none other than nine-time World Champion cowboy Ty Murray—and their daughter Oakley. Born and raised in South Carolina, Paige has always had a deep love for the land, a...

Today I’m sitting down with someone who truly embodies the modern-day cowgirl—bold, brilliant, and not afraid to shake things up in the Western world.

Sadie Noblitt grew up with deep roots in both California and Texas, raised in a rodeo and ranching family where horses and horsepower were just part of everyday life. These days, she’s channeling that same grit and passion into the Western fashion industry as the Brand Manager for Cha...

I was so excited this week to talk to someone I’ve only known previously through social media – Kait Thornton, aka Apple Girl Kait!

If you don’t follow her already, Kait is a fourth-generation orchardist from Washington State who’s quickly become a notable advocate for agriculture. Kait helps run her family’s apple and pear farm, but she’s also building her personal wealth through social media, sharing real and relatable content abo...

Today’s guest is someone I’ve had the pleasure of getting to know both on and off the screen. I filmed with her for the first episode of FarmHER Season 6 and now I call her a friend — Megan Shanley Warren.

Megan is the CEO and co-owner of Shanley Farms, a specialty fruit farm on California’s Central Coast that started as the retirement project of her late father, Jim Shanley. Megan worked closely with her dad to develop Shanley...

I cannot wait for you to hear today’s episode because it’s with someone I’ve admired for a long time — Mary Heffernan.

You’ve probably seen Mary’s name pop up again and again, and for good reason. She’s the force behind Five Marys Ranch, where she and husband Brian raise cattle, hogs, and sheep as well as four daughters.

In this episode, Mary opens up about her journey from Silicon Valley to full-time ranch life, and what...

Kicking things off with a bang (and a little baby talk), my friend Janie Johnson Finlay joins me for the very first episode of Dirt Diaries!

After catching up about our latest bachelorette party adventure, we dive into the big news: Janie’s now a mom! She and husband Jake Finlay welcomed daughter Olivia in January. Janie talks all about motherhood, filming the last season of RanchHER while pregnant, being about ready to pop while re...