Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen

Natalie Kovarik and Tara Vander Dussen are the founders and creators of Discover Ag, a female-led multimedia company, top-ranked podcast, and television series committed to making agriculture relevant and compelling once more. Through their platform, the two creative entrepreneurs seamlessly integrate themes of food, farming, western culture, and pop culture to highlight the remarkable diversity of modern agriculture, featuring stories from oyster farmers and vanilla growers to cattle ranchers, dairy families, and beyond.With a combined decade of experience in online agricultural advocacy, Natalie and Tara launched the acclaimed podcast Discover Ag: Agriculture Meets Pop Culture, which has achieved more than 1.8 million downloads. They have since extended the brand with the video series Discover Ag On The Road, a groundbreaking cinematic adventure hosted by a quick-witted, millennial cattle rancher and dairy farmer. The series transports viewers directly into agricultural settings, exploring the origins of everyday food, introducing the dedicated people who produce it, and revealing the intricate processes behind familiar products.Natalie and Tara serve as co-hosts and have cultivated a dedicated community of over 360,000 followers across digital platforms. Their expertise has also taken them to speaking stages throughout the United States and internationally. Focused on cultural relevance, authentic human narratives, and curiosity-driven inquiry rather than conventional agricultural reporting, their work fosters greater trust in the food system and inspires the next generation of agricultural leaders.