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E277 From Farm Boots to Facebook Fame: How Annaliese Wegner is Changing the Face of Dairy


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Discover how Wisconsin dairy farmer Annaliese Wegner built 100,000+ social media followers and multiple revenue streams by challenging conventional agricultural advocacy. Learn why authentic storytelling trumps technical education when connecting with consumers, and how one farm mom's vulnerability-first approach is revolutionizing the way dairy farmers communicate with the public.

Key Topics Covered

The Accidental Influencer Journey

  • From dairy science graduate to social media success
  • The pivotal mastitis post that changed everything
  • Building authentic connections vs. technical education

Content Strategy That Works

  • The 4:1 lifestyle-to-education content ratio
  • "Sliding in the vegetables" approach to ag advocacy
  • Connection-before-curriculum methodology

Monetizing Authenticity

  • Multiple revenue streams from social media presence
  • Farm + Grow Co. business model
  • Speaking engagements and brand partnerships

Family Dynamics in Public Platforms

  • Managing boundaries while sharing farm life
  • Tom's evolution from reluctant participant to supporter
  • Respecting comfort levels while building brand

Empowering Other Agricultural Voices

  • "Ag's Most Okayest Farm Girls" podcast
  • Farm + Grow Co. workshops and masterminds
  • Overcoming confidence barriers in storytelling

Handling Controversial Topics

  • Positive approach to myth-busting
  • Building trust through personal relationships
  • The class reunion conversation that changed perspectives

Read the full article here https://www.thebullvine.com/breeder-profiles/from-farm-boots-to-facebook-fame-how-annaliese-wegner-is-changing-the-face-of-dairy/

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