Hi! This is our final episode before we take our annual summer break! Becca is starting her new job this week and Amber is going to be traveling at the end of the month so we will regroup again in August sometime! Until then, enjoy this chit chatty episode! While we're gone, we would love to rebroadcast some of your/our favorite old episodes. If you have a favorite you'd like to hear again/think new listeners NEED to hear, shoot us a DM!Have a happy and safe summer!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Summer Vacation!

Okay okay, maybe it's not every day you hear about the birth story for some piglets, BUT it was Becca's first experience farrowing - and she tells us all about it!ALSO we are now on the new hot app, Threads! Go find us and let's have a fun chit chat about this episode, random life events, and anything else you want to talk about! It looks like it will be a great community to hang out with other listeners!Thanks for listening as always! :) We'd love if you left a review!Follow Amber - @cranberrychatsFollow Becca - @beccahilbySEE YOU NEXT WEEK!

Peter + Petunia... their birth story!

Jen Watkins

Fresh cut flower farms are gaining popularity and we were so excited to find a new flower farm open up in Cashton, Wisconsin. Jen from Happy Hills Flower farm joins the show to talk about how she and her husband stumbled onto the property and turned it into their own little slice of heaven that they are opening up to the public this summer. Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram @happyhillsflowerfarm and make an appointment on their website: https://www.happyhillsflowerfarm.com/Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Fresh cut flower farms are gaining popularity and we were so excited to find a new flower farm open up in Cashton, Wisconsin. Jen from Happy Hills Flower farm joins the show to talk about how she and her husband stumbled onto the property and turned it into their own little slice of heaven that they are opening up to the public this summer. Follow Jen on Facebook and Instagram @happyhillsflowerfarm and make an appointment on their website: <a href="https://www.happyhillsflowerfarm.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.happyhillsflowerfarm.com/</a>Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Happy Hills Flower Farm ft Jen Watkins

Choosing a puppy for your family is a big deal! Hear from a farmer who owes her life to her well trained farm pup and learn about the things to look for from breeders when choosing your farm dog.Follow Sonja here: Facebook group (Silver Spoon Aussies): https://www.facebook.com/groups/251531802204610Facebook profile: https://www.facebook.com/sonja.galley/Instagram: @silverspoondairyFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Choosing a puppy for your family is a big deal! Hear from a farmer who owes her life to her well trained farm pup and learn about the things to look for from breeders when choosing your farm dog.Follow Sonja here: Facebook group (Silver Spoon Aussies): <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/251531802204610" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/groups/251531802204610</a>Facebook profile: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sonja.galley/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/sonja.galley/</a>Instagram: @silverspoondairyFollow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

How to Find the Perfect Pup for Your Farm ft Sonja Galley

This is a sensitive subject but we wanted to voice our opinions. If you have different thoughts than ours- that's ok! If you would like to keep the conversation going, shoot us a message on our Instagram account @forwardfarmingpodcastBe kind to yourselves and go get some sunshine, drink some water, and go hug your kids/cat/dog/chickens/whatever you've gotFollow us on social media &amp; YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Our Thoughts on Sharing Our Kids on Social Media

Ever think about water use on farms and how it gets recycled? We dive into how cranberries and dairy farms use water and how it gets reused throughout the farm!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

How Farmers Use and Recycle Water

Becca has been busy selling some of her cows and she breaks down the entire process of selling cull cows and dairy cows.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Step By Step Guide for Selling/Buying Cows

Quick little catch up after a long holiday weekend!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby and @hilbyfamilyfarms on YouTube

Hey! How Are Ya?

Emily &amp; Avery join the show to talk about their busy lives as farmers, ag advocates, YouTubers, marketing gurus, beef salesmen, and tractor pullers! We are exhausted just listening to their lives! Check out all of Emily &amp; Avery's links below:Badger State Website: https://bstponline.comEmily's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emilymatzke/Beef Page: https://www.facebook.com/PrairieRaisedBeefPulling Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066267294835YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMt-IMQCxtNRYxa9ahruUMQMy Website: https://emilymatzke.com

Emily &amp; Avery join the show to talk about their busy lives as farmers, ag advocates, YouTubers, marketing gurus, beef salesmen, and tractor pullers! We are exhausted just listening to their lives! Check out all of Emily &amp; Avery's links below:Badger State Website: <a href="https://bstponline.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://bstponline.com</a>Emily's Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/emilymatzke/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/emilymatzke/</a>Beef Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PrairieRaisedBeef" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/PrairieRaisedBeef</a>Pulling Page: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066267294835" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100066267294835</a>YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMt-IMQCxtNRYxa9ahruUMQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMt-IMQCxtNRYxa9ahruUMQ</a>My Website: <a href="https://emilymatzke.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://emilymatzke.com</a>

Everything But Milking Cows ft Emily & Avery

Becca is back to give an update on her farmers market experience! Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

How to Utilize Farmers Markets

Hi there! We are two farmers here to spread the good word about Wisconsin agriculture. From cranberries to cows, and everything in between. THIS is Forward Farming. Grab a drink and let’s hang out!

How did eczema strike inspiration to start a tallow body line for Megan Giles? Tune in to find out how Megan started making lotion to help her children and now is selling her product in her community!Follow and order Megan's products through her Instagram @meganreneegilesFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

What the Heck is Beef Tallow? Ft Megan Giles

All great friendships begin at a Kwik Trip! We met Morgan Geyer at the Kwik Trip media day and we knew we had to have her come on the show! Hear how Morgan started out by sharing recipes on TikTok and Instagram and how her page has evolved over time.Make sure to follow Morgan: @morganthemidwestladyFollow us! @forwardfarmingpodcast or email us forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

All great friendships begin at a Kwik Trip! We met Morgan Geyer at the Kwik Trip media day and we knew we had to have her come on the show! Hear how Morgan started out by sharing recipes on TikTok and Instagram and how her page has evolved over time.Make sure to follow Morgan: @morganthemidwestladyFollow us! @forwardfarmingpodcast or email us <a href="mailto:forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com">forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com</a>Follow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Morgan The Midwest Lady

If you have felt the influencer pressure a lot more on social media or just feel like you are being not authentic to your own self, this episode is for you. Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate you all so much!Make sure to follow us on soicial media! We promise not to over influence you!@forwardfarmingpodcast@cranberrychats@beccahilbyEmail us! forwardfarmingpodcast@gmail.com

Reprioritizing Your Priorities

A former "boujee designer" turned homsteader in a blink of an eye! Hear Victoria's crazy story on how one dream flipped her and her family's life upside  down and how they are thriving in their new lifeFollow Victoria on Instagram @victoria.mostardiFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Boujee to Bull S#!t- ft: Victoria Mostardi

It's been awhile. Let's catch up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

HoLy CoW! We're Back Together Again

Dan is back to talk about what's going on in CranLand and answers some of your burning questions!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Cran-Catchup ft: Dan

This week Connor Domonoske joins the podcast to talk about his experience at college and how he plans to use his degree to help his family's farm in the future! Give Connor a follow on Instagram @domonoske_farmsFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

This week Connor Domonoske joins the podcast to talk about his experience at college and how he plans to use his degree to help his family's farm in the future! Give Connor a follow on Instagram @domonoske_farmsFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Do You Need a 4 Year Degree to Farm? Ft: Connor Domonoske

We have found your next family day date over near Manitowoc, WI at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Hear from Program Manager, Abigail as she explains the center and some of their fun events they have coming up this spring!For more information on the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, check out their website: https://farmwisconsin.org/Keep up with them on all social media platforms: IG: @farmwisconsinFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/FarmWisconsin/Make sure to give us a follow @forwardfarmingpodcast on Facebook, IG, TikTok, and sometimes YouTubeFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

We have found your next family day date over near Manitowoc, WI at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Hear from Program Manager, Abigail as she explains the center and some of their fun events they have coming up this spring!For more information on the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center, check out their website: <a href="https://farmwisconsin.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://farmwisconsin.org/</a>Keep up with them on all social media platforms: IG: @farmwisconsinFacebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FarmWisconsin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/FarmWisconsin/</a>Make sure to give us a follow @forwardfarmingpodcast on Facebook, IG, TikTok, and sometimes YouTubeFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center ft Abigail Winkel

It's been just over a month since Becca left the dairy farm and she has been BUSY! Catch up with us and find out what she has been up to and what her plans are for the future!Keep up with us on social media and sometimes YouTube! @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

It's been just over a month since Becca left the dairy farm and she has been BUSY! Catch up with us and find out what she has been up to and what her plans are for the future!Keep up with us on social media and sometimes YouTube! @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Becca's Life Update pt 2

Scott Johnson

Did you know farmers are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to people in other occupations? Mental health needs to be a larger conversation topic in agriculture and Scott Johnson is here to talk about how he and all of his collegues at Farmers Mutual Hail Crop Insurance are trained as QPR professionals. Scott often sees farmers at their lowest and is passionate to help farmers from getting into a worse position. This is a must listen episode!Send Scott an email for more information and resources: scottjohnsonqpr@gmail.comor visit the website www.qprinstitute.comFollow us on social media! @forwardfarmingpodcastAmber: @cranberrychatsBecca: @beccahilby

Did you know farmers are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to people in other occupations? Mental health needs to be a larger conversation topic in agriculture and Scott Johnson is here to talk about how he and all of his collegues at Farmers Mutual Hail Crop Insurance are trained as QPR professionals. Scott often sees farmers at their lowest and is passionate to help farmers from getting into a worse position. This is a must listen episode!Send Scott an email for more information and resources: <a href="mailto:scottjohnsonqpr@gmail.com">scottjohnsonqpr@gmail.com</a>or visit the website <a href="http://www.qprinstitute.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.qprinstitute.com</a>Follow us on social media! @forwardfarmingpodcastAmber: @cranberrychatsBecca: @beccahilby

Farmers and Mental Health. Let's Talk About It ft Scott Johnson

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Hi there! We are two farmers here to spread the good word about Wisconsin agriculture. From cranberries to cows, and everything in between. THIS is Forward Farming. Grab a drink and let’s hang out!

Forward Farming

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