The Power of Community: Jenna Facer on Farming, Family, and Finding Support

This episode runs on @WonderCowColostrum shop.wondercow.com/DAIRYGALVAL or Use code DAIRYGALVAL to save $$ Title: The Power of Community: Jenna Facer on Farming, Family, and Finding Support Host: Val Lavigne @DairyGalVal www.dairygalval.com Guest: Jenna Facer @its.jennafacer  Email is [email protected] Book Link: https://www.amazon.com/Barn-Guide-Group-Housing-Calves/dp/1963502809/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3IXFNUZKZXP5N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.jVZYwNZUk5H8dTCMhIXn4w.xcDZYB1HNr30rSdPgJpsI7CUAy9N9WK-RUBYetEuewg&dib_tag=se&keywords=jenna+facer&qid=1750864964&sprefix=jenna+facer%2Caps%2C119&sr=8-1 Summary In this episode of the Dairy Hour Podcast, host Val Lavigne sits down with Jenna Facer, a dairy farmer and social media consultant. They discuss Jenna's journey into agriculture, the challenges of balancing work and family life, and the importance of mental health and self-care in the farming community. Jenna shares her experiences transitioning back to dairy farming, building an online community, and the lessons learned along the way. The conversation also touches on personal insights, rapid-fire questions, and the significance of showing up in the agricultural industry. Takeaways It's important for people to show up and talk about agriculture. Jenna has a background in dairy farming and social media consulting. Balancing work and family is a challenge for many in agriculture. Mental health is a crucial aspect of farming life. Transitioning back to dairy farming was a significant decision for Jenna. Building a community online helps farmers share their stories. Self-care practices like journaling and exercise are vital for mental wellness. Jenna emphasizes the importance of training others to ensure farm operations continue smoothly. The journey of motherhood and farming can be intertwined and challenging. It's okay to seek help and support in both personal and professional life. Sound Bites "I had to hire out childcare." "I love a good home cooked burger." "It's just a bad moment." Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:52 Journey into Agriculture and Dairy Farming 05:39 Career Development and Industry Insights 08:07 Balancing Work and Family Life 11:09 Mental Health and Self-Care in Farming 13:27 Transitioning Back to Dairy Farming 16:13 Building a Community and Online Presence 18:53 Rapid Fire Questions and Personal Insights