02: Pull Up A Bale with Jen Miller!

Powered by the 1st American Dairy XPO! November 5th and 6th  at the Champlain Valley Exposition in Vermont .  Grab a free breakfast, tour the 200 company dairy innovation tradeshow, meet Olympian and dairy producer Elle St. Pierre and take in the Dairy Delivers Classroom.   Full details, discount coupon and pre-XPO tickets at Americandairyxpo.com     Let's Pull Up A Bale with Jen Miller! @HearthStoneHillFarm on IG @Jennifer (Dubina) Miller on LinkedIn     Host: Val Lavigne    @DairyGalVal www.pullupabale.com   Summary In this episode of the Pull Up A Bail podcast, host Val Lavigne reconnects with Jennifer Miller, who shares her journey from a childhood on a family farm to her current life as a mother, working in the dairy industry, and flower farmer. The conversation explores themes of resilience, grief, and personal growth, highlighting Jen's experiences in the dairy industry, her transition into motherhood, and her passion for flower farming. Through laughter and heartfelt moments, Jen reflects on the challenges and joys of rural life, emphasizing the importance of mental health and finding beauty in everyday experiences.   Takeaways Val introduces the podcast and guest Jennifer Miller. Jen shares her background and current life on the family farm. The conversation touches on the impact of technology in education. Jen discusses her journey from hating farming to loving dairy cows. The importance of mental health and finding peace through gardening is highlighted. Jen reflects on her college experience and the fun times she had. The discussion shifts to the tragic loss of her fiancé and how it shaped her resilience. Jen talks about her transition into motherhood and the challenges it brings. The conversation explores Jen's flower farming business and its evolution. Jen shares her future plans for her flower business and personal growth.   Sound Bites "It's a labor of love." "I just had to figure it out." "Everything will work out."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rural Life and Podcasting 04:14 Growing Up on the Farm 09:14 College Days and Early Career 19:09 Navigating Grief and Resilience 26:18 Building a Life and Family 31:51 The Journey into Flower Farming 38:55 Future Aspirations and Business Growth