Episode 177 - Corporate Cowgirls: On Kicking Ass in Agriculture with Bec Pfeffer

In today’s episode, we are discussing corporate cowgirls and the importance of community for dairy women. We know that finding a supportive community to network and have important discussions with can be challenging within the dairy business as many dairy women live in rural areas. That’s why our guest, Bec Pfeffer and the Dairy Girl Network, are working to fill the evolving needs of women in the industry. Bec is sharing her experience and insight on the importance of networking for community and career advancement, how Dairy Girl Network is working to improve inclusiveness for women and young families in the industry, what you can expect to see from DGN at the World Dairy Expo, and the importance of embracing early career experiences for new corporate cowgirls.    Bec Pfeffer has always revolved her life around the ag industry. Helping on family farms, 4-H, FFA, Holstein Association… you name it. Her enthusiasm grew as she studied at the Pennsylvania State University, where she graduated with a degree in agribusiness management and a minor in international agriculture. While there, she participated in the Dairy Science Club, Alpha Zeta co-ed fraternity, THON Dance Marathon and the dairy Judging team. Through connections made at school and internships she has found opportunities to work at Cargill as a U.S. Dairy Marketing Specialist, Bader Rutter as a Senior Account Executive and then Account Supervisor for the Zoetis dairy and cattle accounts, Zinpro as their Global Content Marketing Manager, and most recently at Maola Local Dairies, owned by MDVA, as a Brand Manager.   Resources & Links: Our sponsor, Peacock Technology Mark your calendars for the Dairy Girl Network National Conference, Nov 5th-7th, 2024   Connect with Bec: Follow her on Instagram: @dairygirlnetwork Follow Dairy Girl Network on Facebook  Follow Dairy Girl Network on LinkedIn Check out the Dairy Girl Network website   Connect with Valene & Katharine: Follow us on Instagram @millennial_ag Check out our website Email us at [email protected] Follow us on X/Twitter @millennial_ag   Make sure to hit subscribe/follow so you never miss an episode!