06: Pull Up A Bale with Heather Young!

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   This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum shop.wondercow.com/DAIRYGALVAL or Use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$     Let's Pull Up A Bale with Heather Young! LinkedIn @Heather Young, PHD    Host: Val Lavigne    @DairyGalVal http://www.pullupabale.com   Takeaways Heather Young shares her journey from a dairy farm to academia. Teaching agriculture helps students connect with their food sources. Growing up on a farm instills valuable life skills and work ethic. Public speaking can be daunting, but it's a vital skill to develop. Experiential learning enhances understanding in agriculture education. Connecting with students through relatable experiences is key. Confidence in oneself can lead to unexpected opportunities. The importance of critical thinking in education and agriculture. Farming is not just a job; it's a way of life and passion. Every problem has a solution; persistence is essential.   Summary In this episode of the Pull Up a Bale podcast, host Val Lavigne welcomes Heather Young, a  instructional assistant professor at the University of Florida that grew up on a dairy farm in New York. They discuss Heather's journey from growing up on a multi-generational dairy farm in New York to her current role in academia. The conversation explores the importance of teaching agriculture, the impact of experiential learning, and the skills gained from farm life. Heather shares her insights on public speaking, confidence, and the critical thinking necessary in education. The episode highlights the connection between agriculture and everyday life, emphasizing the need for better communication about food sources and farming practices.   Sound Bites "I love growing up on the farm." "Farming is not just a job; it's a way of life." "The importance of critical thinking in education."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Rural Life and Agriculture 02:42 Heather's Journey in Agriculture 05:31 Teaching and Impacting Students 08:35 Growing Up on the Dairy Farm 11:27 Experiences and Skills from Farming 14:14 Transitioning to Higher Education 17:01 Lessons from Dairy Farmers 19:59 Career Reflections and Future Aspirations 22:34 Public Speaking and Communication Skills 25:32 Personal Growth and Confidence 28:14 Connecting Agriculture to Everyday Life 30:54 Final Thoughts and Advice