Finding Her Voice: Kathryn Christie’s Story of Farming, Parenting, and Writing

This episode wears @4D Ag Fashion!  Shop at 4DAgFashion.com and enjoy free shipping for the month of June!   This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum shop.wondercow.com/DAIRYGALVAL or Use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$   Title:  Finding Her Voice: Kathryn Christie’s Story of Farming, Parenting, and Writing   Host: Val Lavigne @DairyGalVal www.dairygalval.com     Guest: Kathryn Christie Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/an.ear.full.of.agriculture?igsh=MmxnYzZ2bXl5ZnBn&utm_source=qr TikTok  https://www.tiktok.com/@anearfullofagriculture?_t=ZP-8xB3yS5DRqo&_r=1 Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/share/18wVBqJdRU/?mibextid=LQQJ4d Website  https://www.anearfullofagriculture.com   Summary In this episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne speaks with Kathryn Christie, a fifth-generation farmer from Michigan. They discuss Kathryn's upbringing on the farm, her experiences as a female in agriculture, and her journey into adulthood and farming. She shares her passion for writing, particularly her children's book 'The Hibernating Combine,' which aims to educate kids about agriculture. The conversation also touches on the importance of social media in promoting agricultural education and the challenges of balancing farming with family life. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal personal insights and preferences.   Takeaways Kathryn is a fifth-generation farmer and a mother. She started her own Charolais herd at the age of 13. There is a significant disassociation between people and agriculture. Kathryn wrote a children's book titled 'The Hibernating Combine.' Social media can be a powerful tool for agricultural education. She aims to be transparent and relatable on social media. Taking breaks is essential for mental health and parenting. Parenting challenges are temporary phases that will pass. The smell of the barn is comforting and nostalgic for farmers. Kathryn dreams of traveling to Australia.   Sound Bites "I'm a fifth generation farmer." "I would go to Australia." "I need to take a break."   Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 Growing Up on the Farm 05:41 Early Agricultural Interests 08:26 Transitioning into Adulthood and Farming 11:20 The Journey of Writing a Children's Book 13:54 Social Media and Agricultural Education 16:46 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights