Nurse to Farmer: Saving Lives on the Farm | Roanoke News

Award-winning dairy farmer Katie Hammock is turning her dual worlds of ER nursing and farm life into life-saving innovation—creating emergency kits specifically designed for rural farms. After a winding path from suburban Canada to Virginia’s fields, she spotted a critical gap: existing first-aid solutions were either too basic or too expensive for farmers. Fueled by personal experience and a deep love for agriculture, she launched The Dairy Wife, selling thousands of kits across 26 states and Canada. Her impact has earned her top honors from the Virginia Farm Bureau, including Young Farmers Excellence and Distinguished Farm Bureau Woman Awards. Beyond her products, she’s committed to empowering the next generation of farmers—especially women—while raising her own kids on the land, finding profound joy in the everyday rhythm of farm life. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6a17bfae01cbbc1e