Part 2: Farming, Family, and Fostering: A Conversation with Dr. Erin Masur

In this episode, Dr. Erin Masur joins us to share her unique perspective as a veterinarian, sheep farmer, and adoptive parent. We dive into the science and heart behind raising livestock, the challenges and joys of fostering and adopting children, and the realities of balancing farm life with family. Erin opens up about building strong relationships with vets, navigating the emotional landscape of both animal and human care, and finding community support. With plenty of humor and honesty, this conversation offers valuable insights for anyone interested in agriculture, parenting, or rural living.Catch Part 2 on our Patreon and skip the wait! This episode is brought to you by ChopLocal University About ChopLocal and ChopLocal UniversityMeat buyers want convenience and variety, and meat farms need a better way to market their products. That's where ChopLocal comes in.Founded by farmers, ChopLocal features high quality products from butcher shops and meat farms near you. They are dedicated to building a more resilient supply chain for meat that benefits everyone involved, and we're certain you'll be able to taste the difference!Want to learn more about selling on ChopLocal as a producer? Visit their website below!https://www.choplocaluniversity.com/ (Education For Producers)https://choplocal.com/ (Sell or Buy on ChopLocal)We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two) and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at [email protected].