Sisters in Farms: Veterans and Farmers
In service of our country these women veterans and farmers share their experience in leaving the military and launching their farm business and how they have been healed along the way.
Read Moreart + ag: Mary Swander
We join Mary Swander, Iowa's Poet Laureate, distinguished professor and award-winning author at her kitchen table in an old Amish schoolhouse to discuss the intersection of art and agriculture. Listen for the sounds of Amish country - clip clops from the passing horse and buggy and the school bell that graces the entry to her home.
Read MoreBalancing Farming and Motherhood: Ellen Rosmann
Ellen Rosmann of Rosmann Family Farms in Iowa shares how she balances family, farm and her several farm business enterprises that include a food hub and a restaurant.
Read MoreFarm Enterprise: Lentils, Wheat and School Fundraisers
Shauna Farver of Farver Farms paints us a picture of her rural life and shares her fascinating farm enterprise where she took a commodity farm product and turned it into a local food value-add product. Now her product is sold all over Montana and has a unique marketing model you want to know about.
Read MoreBe Counted: Female Farmers and the 2017 Farm Census
We can close the gender gap by closing the data gap. A discussion with Barbara Rater, the Director of the Census and Survey Division at USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) on the importance of women farmers, farmers of color and indigenous farmers completing the upcoming census.
Read Moreart + ag: Kat Wright
We're kicking off our new series exploring the intersections of art and agriculture with Kat Wright. Kat is the farmer/artist behind our podcast logo and was inspired by some special farmers in creating our logo, plus we have an big announcement! Podcast Tees!
Read MoreFarm Enterprise: Farm-to-Table Restaurants
Farm-to-Table Restaurants - it seems like a natural extension. But is it just one step further to create a self-sustaining supply chain? Host Kate Doughty talks with two farmers who opened their own restaurants and discovers not only their motivations but also the challenges in being both farmer and restauranteur.
Read MoreWHAT ARE PEOPLE SAYING ABOUT THE PODCAST?
Press:
One of the top 19 Food Podcasts by Forbes
"This podcast deserves binge listening." - Real Food Films
"Founded by Audra Mulkern, founder of “The Female Farmer Project”--a documentary project that chronicles the rise of women working in agriculture around the world--this podcast is a natural way to explore these themes. Each episode features in-depth interviews with female farmers, thus far covering topics ranging from traditional growing methods, farming in arid environments, farm financing, and goat yoga. We recommend starting with Episode 1, which features San Xavier Co-op Farm in Arizona, a CNG farm on the Tohono O’odham Nation in Arizona." - Certified Naturally Grown
Podcasts for the Field: Recommendations from Women in Food and Ag
From iTunes:
"I'm loving this podcast so far. It's nice, as a female farmer, to hear other stories of different obstacles farmers face and how these women are finding their own unique solutions. I look forward to future episodes!
"A fun and interesting podcast for those interested in food production and the challenges of farming. As a male, I haven't found any "female focus" off putting; it's been light. Subscribed!"
"Thanks for this...great conversation for understanding the obstacles and opportunities for women in farming."
"Love this podcast for its fresh perspective on farming and food in general. Very approachable and great chemistry!"
From our guests:
"I was extremely honored to be asked to participate in an interview with Audra a while back for her Female Farmer Project. I was more than happy to share my own story, but what I couldn’t have expected, was that I would come away from the interview feeling so encouraged and supported in my ‘Woman in Ag’ role. Audra’s passion for her project is contagious, and the acceptance I found here for all types of ag and women in all positions in the industry was remarkable!" - Shauna Farver, Farver Farms
Farm Enterprise: Goat Yoga
Goat Yoga, its a fitness craze that is sweeping the nation, but what is the potential for farms to capitalize and diversify their income? Lainey Morse, founder of Goat Yoga 'ruminants' with host, Kate Doughty.
Read MoreFarm Enterprise: Bed & Breakfast at Circle M Farm
Kriss Marion, a staple in the Wisconsin agriculture community and her bed and breakfast farm enterprise
Read MorePodcast Episode 3 - Farm Financing: Traditional Models (part two)
Part two of a two-part series that focuses on farm financing.
Read MorePodcast Episode 2 - Farm Financing: Non-Traditional Models
Part one of a two-part series that focuses on farm financing. When farmers are looking to purchase land, expand operations and make capital improvements where do they turn? This episode focuses on the increasingly popular non-traditional routes; microloans and crowdfunding.
Read MorePodcast Episode 1 - Farming in the Balance
Joined by Debbie Weingarten, we interview those who farm in the balance. Our guests include Anastasia who ranches 160 acres in the Sulphur Springs Valley in Cochise county and is in the process of closing her operation. Also featured is Julie Pierson, a member of the Tohono O'odham tribe and San Xavier land allottee and board member. Joining her is Cie'na Schlaefli the San Xavier farm's food production manager.
Read MoreIt's here! Our preview episode with Amber Waves Farm
This preview episode features Female Farmer Project Founder, Audra Mulkern and co-host Kate Doughty discussing their plans for the upcoming season. Katie Baldwin and Amanda Merrow of Amber Waves Farm are our special guests. Dana Hubanks is our featured farmer/musician and Peconic Land Trust our featured non-profit.
Read MoreModern Farmer Feature
Thanks to Modern Farmer for talking with Audra about our upcoming podcast.
See the article here: Coming Soon: The Female Farmer Project Podcast
Coming Soon!
A podcast series that aims to serve as a platform for women to discuss agricultural issues, and give power to the traditional, cultural, and experience-driven knowledge.