Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Patio Pondering, I sit down with longtime Ag Twitter friend and powerhouse Corteva territory manager Emily Flory Carolan. From cold calls in cornfields to designing homes during a sabbatical from ag, Emily’s path has been anything but linear.We dig deep into:

• Her ag roots and how a childhood moment in a grain truck shaped her early view of the industry
• Lessons learned from her dad, Chip Flory, without walking in his shadow or relying on his influence
• Building a career in ag sales as a woman, mother, and high achiever
• An unexpected shift into residential construction and what ultimately pulled her back to agriculture
• The weight of replant decisions, succession planning, and helping growers carry emotional loads
• Why Crop Tour matters, even when the data stings
• And how a grain cart mishap led to the infamous “Emily Clause” in the Grain Cart Safety Protocol on Chris Barron’s farm

This episode is filled with humor, heart, and a powerful reminder: sometimes stepping away is what it takes to rediscover where you truly belong.Whether you’re in sales, farming, or navigating your own crossroads in ag, Emily’s story will hit home.

Tune in and join the conversation about perseverance, perspective, and the people who make agriculture feel like family.