Forward Farming

By Amber & Becca

What's Forward Farming about?

Hi there! We are two farmers here to spread the good word about Wisconsin agriculture. From cranberries to cows, and everything in between. THIS is Forward Farming. Grab a drink and let’s hang out!

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Forward Farming episodes:

05.21.2024
Plucking Chickens and Kickin Soccer Balls
Catch up on life with Amber and Becca! If you want to watch Becca and her family process their first batch of chickens, check out their video here: https://youtu.be/S0nMHzDNXos?si=xmH_0XF4pmJrQ0Cv You can now watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChigPCFZzupWPD9tYE36YWQ...
05.14.2024
Lexapro Diaries
May is Mental Health Month. Listen to Becca's post partum journey and how Lexapro helped get her back on track. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, help is available Call the National Mental...
04.23.2024
85 Million Things ft Andrea Flemming
You may recognize Andrea from her social media pages, @thatfitagvocate or her keynote speeches, or her athletic clothing company, Simply Empowered, or her fitness boot camps, or one of the other 85 million things she has going on! Tune in...
04.09.2024
Can We Just Vent Real Quick?
You know those random texts that you get from your best friend that start like this and you just run to grab a bucket of popcorn to enjoy the hot tea? This is one of those texts, just in podcast...
03.26.2024
It's A Full Moon, You Know What That Means...
bless this mess Have a guest you want us to bring on the show or a topic you want us to cover? Send us an email [email protected] Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast or watch our episodes on...
03.19.2024
She Found Love in a Hopeless Place (Ohio) ft Zoe Kent
Eighth generation farmer, Zoe Kent hops on to talk about how she wound up being part owner of her family's farm and so much more. Give Zoe a follow on Facebook and Instagram : @farmwithzoe and on YouTube @farmwithzoekent and...
03.12.2024
The Tea Behind Organic Dairy ft Sabrina Servais
Sabrina Servais is a third generation organic farmer on her family's dairy. Hear how Sabrina cares for her herd and land through organic farming practices! Do you have a guest you would like us to have on an...
03.05.2024
Life with Ern! ft: Erin Holbert
You might have wondered why Erin Holbert dropped off of your social media feed over the last year- let's see what she has been up to and find out if she's ready to start sharing her life with the internet...
02.27.2024
Life Is Full of Curveballs ft Kaycee Sogard
Kaycee Sogard and her husband, Eric, lived a busy life traveling with the MLB before deciding to plant roots with their family and start their homestead. Hear how Kaycee is learning with her family on their family farm. Follow...
02.20.2024
Beef...It's What's For Dinner
Becca just wrapped up her year with the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute and is ready to talk about her experience! Have a guest you want to hear from this season or a topic you would like Amber &...
02.13.2024
It’s Time To Take a Break
It’s ok to take a vacation from the farm every once in a while. But traveling with a 2.5 year old? That’s a different story. Follow us! @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby
02.06.2024
Farmer Grayce
She can dance, she can weld, she’s one heck of a farmer! We are so excited to talk to Grayce and learn how she went from being a competitive dancer to owning and operating her own farm by the age...
01.30.2024
Things I've Learned Since I Quit My Job
It's been one year since Becca left her job at the dairy. Join her in a solo episode to hear what she's learned in that time. If you have a topic or guest suggestion you'd like to suggest, send us...
01.23.2024
Sorry Your Mom Doesn't Have a Basement ft: Eggs With Emma
If you're on the ag side of social media, you have probably seen today's guest pop up of your page with her amazing harvest videos and ag education videos. Emma sits down with us to talk about her life on...
01.16.2024
Back on Our Bologna
Happy 2024! Let's kick off season 5 with a little chit chat! We're excited to be back and have a fun season planned for the new year. Let's roll! Have a topic you want us to talk about or a...
12.19.2023
2023 Wrapped
That's a wrap on 2023! We will be back in the new year with a new season and new adventures. Thank you all for being here and have a happy holiday season! Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber...
12.05.2023
It's Never Too Late
Becca is on the road and driving into her feels this week If you have a topic you would like us to talk about on an upcoming episode or would like to nominate someone to join us, we'd love to...
11.28.2023
Post Partum is Hard, Man
Solo episode from Amber! Amber talks more about her post partum journey and ways she took control/continues to take care of her mental and physical self during and after baby. If you have a topic or guest you'd like us...
11.21.2023
Change Is A Good Thing: ft Peggy Coffeen
Host of Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen, joins us to talk about her huge career shift and how she took control over her health mentally and physically. Join us for a deep conversation with Peggy and make sure to check...
11.14.2023
[REBROADCAST] What You Need to Know Heading Into the Woods ft Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz
If you are a new hunter or a well seasoned deer camp veteran, this episode is for you. We reached out to the Wisconsin DNR to give our listeners a reminder of gun safety, procedures to follow after harvesting a...
11.07.2023
Do You Really Know Your Worth?
It's been a while since we had time to catch up! Hear how our harvests went, how bow season is going, and the story of the Butthole Buck. Oh, we also chat about how to know and appreciate your self...
10.31.2023
When The Dream Isn't THE Dream
Becca gives a solo update on her life and her transition from dairy farming to her new job!If you have a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode or you would like to be a guest/have...
10.17.2023
[REBROADCAST] It's Not Ours, Just Our Turn ft Doug Duren
[REBROADCAST]This week's guest is fresh off the MeatEater and Joe Rogan podcasts to talk about his conservation efforts and steps private land owners can take to better their properties. Doug Duren joins us to share some stories, talk about protecting...
10.10.2023
Don't Forget To Serve Yourself A Big Slice of Humble Pie ft Mikayla McGee
Mikayla came back home to work alongside her dad and grandpa on their family's dairy farm. Tune in to hear how she has brought new ideas and big improvements to their milking barn.Special thanks to our listener, Meghan, for sending...
10.03.2023
Cranberry Harvest Breakdown
Let's talk about cranberry harvest! Amber is in full harvest mode and sits down to break down the process from start to finish. If you're not following us on social media, find us over @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca...
09.26.2023
This Episode Has Nothing To Do With Farming
Grab your favorite drink and come chat with us! It's been a while since we had a random discussion and boy does this conversation take some twists and turns, so buckle up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca...
09.19.2023
Silver Spring Foods ft Eric Rygg
Did you know the word's largest grower and processor of horseradish is right here in Wisconsin? We talk to President of Silver Spring Foods, Eric Rygg to find out everything revolving around the tangy food! Find Silver Spring Food products...
09.12.2023
Carpool Podcasting ft Rochelle Hoffman
Just as a warning- the audio of this episode isn't....great BUT the conversation is one of the best! Amber is joined (in the car) by fellow cranberry grower/entrepreneur/author, Rochelle Hoffman. Tune in for a great conversation about food, cranberries,...
09.05.2023
Get To Know Us...Again!
Welcome back to season 4.5 of Forward Farming! We're back from our summer break and ready to get back into the swing of things. Let's catch up and re introduce ourselves because it's been so long since we talked last!...
07.18.2023
Summer Vacation!
Hi! This is our final episode before we take our annual summer break! Becca is starting her new job this week and Amber is going to be traveling at the end of the month so we will regroup again in...
07.11.2023
Peter + Petunia... their birth story!
Okay okay, maybe it's not every day you hear about the birth story for some piglets, BUT it was Becca's first experience farrowing - and she tells us all about it!ALSO we are now on the new hot app, Threads!...
07.05.2023
Happy Hills Flower Farm ft Jen Watkins
Fresh cut flower farms are gaining popularity and we were so excited to find a new flower farm open up in Cashton, Wisconsin. Jen from Happy Hills Flower farm joins the show to talk about how she and her husband...
06.27.2023
How to Find the Perfect Pup for Your Farm ft Sonja Galley
Choosing a puppy for your family is a big deal! Hear from a farmer who owes her life to her well trained farm pup and learn about the things to look for from breeders when choosing your farm dog.Follow Sonja...
06.20.2023
Our Thoughts on Sharing Our Kids on Social Media
This is a sensitive subject but we wanted to voice our opinions. If you have different thoughts than ours- that's ok! If you would like to keep the conversation going, shoot us a message on our Instagram account @forwardfarmingpodcastBe kind...
06.13.2023
How Farmers Use and Recycle Water
Ever think about water use on farms and how it gets recycled? We dive into how cranberries and dairy farms use water and how it gets reused throughout the farm!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca...
06.06.2023
Step By Step Guide for Selling/Buying Cows
Becca has been busy selling some of her cows and she breaks down the entire process of selling cull cows and dairy cows.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
05.30.2023
Hey! How Are Ya?
Quick little catch up after a long holiday weekend!Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby and @hilbyfamilyfarms on YouTube
05.23.2023
Everything But Milking Cows ft Emily & Avery
Emily & Avery join the show to talk about their busy lives as farmers, ag advocates, YouTubers, marketing gurus, beef salesmen, and tractor pullers! We are exhausted just listening to their lives! Check out all of Emily & Avery's links...
05.16.2023
How to Utilize Farmers Markets
Becca is back to give an update on her farmers market experience! Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
05.02.2023
What the Heck is Beef Tallow? Ft Megan Giles
How did eczema strike inspiration to start a tallow body line for Megan Giles? Tune in to find out how Megan started making lotion to help her children and now is selling her product in her community!Follow and order Megan's...
04.25.2023
Morgan The Midwest Lady
All great friendships begin at a Kwik Trip! We met Morgan Geyer at the Kwik Trip media day and we knew we had to have her come on the show! Hear how Morgan started out by sharing recipes on TikTok...
04.18.2023
Reprioritizing Your Priorities
If you have felt the influencer pressure a lot more on social media or just feel like you are being not authentic to your own self, this episode is for you. Thank you so much for being here. We appreciate...
04.11.2023
Boujee to Bull S#!t- ft: Victoria Mostardi
A former "boujee designer" turned homsteader in a blink of an eye! Hear Victoria's crazy story on how one dream flipped her and her family's life upside down and how they are thriving in their new lifeFollow Victoria on...
04.04.2023
HoLy CoW! We're Back Together Again
It's been awhile. Let's catch up!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
03.28.2023
Cran-Catchup ft: Dan
Dan is back to talk about what's going on in CranLand and answers some of your burning questions!Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby
03.21.2023
Do You Need a 4 Year Degree to Farm? Ft: Connor Domonoske
This week Connor Domonoske joins the podcast to talk about his experience at college and how he plans to use his degree to help his family's farm in the future! Give Connor a follow on Instagram @domonoske_farms Follow us on...
03.14.2023
Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center ft Abigail Winkel
We have found your next family day date over near Manitowoc, WI at the Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center. Hear from Program Manager, Abigail as she explains the center and some of their fun events they have coming up this spring!...
03.07.2023
Becca's Life Update pt 2
It's been just over a month since Becca left the dairy farm and she has been BUSY! Catch up with us and find out what she has been up to and what her plans are for the future! Keep up...
02.28.2023
Farmers and Mental Health. Let's Talk About It ft Scott Johnson
Did you know farmers are twice as likely to die by suicide compared to people in other occupations? Mental health needs to be a larger conversation topic in agriculture and Scott Johnson is here to talk about how he and...
02.21.2023
Saving Energy and Saving Money ft Jessica Mlsna
It's Wisconsin. It's cold in the winter and hot in the summer. If you don't have energy efficient products in your home/shop/barn, you're probably wasting money and wasting energy! Learn from Jessica about the basic swaps you can make to...

What's Forward Farming about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Forward Farming episodes:

Plucking Chickens and Kickin Soccer Balls

Lexapro Diaries

85 Million Things ft Andrea Flemming

Can We Just Vent Real Quick?

It's A Full Moon, You Know What That Means...

She Found Love in a Hopeless Place (Ohio) ft Zoe Kent

The Tea Behind Organic Dairy ft Sabrina Servais

Life with Ern! ft: Erin Holbert

Life Is Full of Curveballs ft Kaycee Sogard

Beef...It's What's For Dinner

It’s Time To Take a Break

Farmer Grayce

Things I've Learned Since I Quit My Job

Sorry Your Mom Doesn't Have a Basement ft: Eggs With Emma

Back on Our Bologna

2023 Wrapped

It's Never Too Late

Post Partum is Hard, Man

Change Is A Good Thing: ft Peggy Coffeen

[REBROADCAST] What You Need to Know Heading Into the Woods ft Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz

Do You Really Know Your Worth?

When The Dream Isn't THE Dream

[REBROADCAST] It's Not Ours, Just Our Turn ft Doug Duren

Don't Forget To Serve Yourself A Big Slice of Humble Pie ft Mikayla McGee

Cranberry Harvest Breakdown

This Episode Has Nothing To Do With Farming

Silver Spring Foods ft Eric Rygg

Carpool Podcasting ft Rochelle Hoffman

Get To Know Us...Again!

Summer Vacation!

Peter + Petunia... their birth story!

Happy Hills Flower Farm ft Jen Watkins

How to Find the Perfect Pup for Your Farm ft Sonja Galley

Our Thoughts on Sharing Our Kids on Social Media

How Farmers Use and Recycle Water

Step By Step Guide for Selling/Buying Cows

Hey! How Are Ya?

Everything But Milking Cows ft Emily & Avery

How to Utilize Farmers Markets

What the Heck is Beef Tallow? Ft Megan Giles

Morgan The Midwest Lady

Reprioritizing Your Priorities

Boujee to Bull S#!t- ft: Victoria Mostardi

HoLy CoW! We're Back Together Again

Cran-Catchup ft: Dan

Do You Need a 4 Year Degree to Farm? Ft: Connor Domonoske

Farm Wisconsin Discovery Center ft Abigail Winkel

Becca's Life Update pt 2

Farmers and Mental Health. Let's Talk About It ft Scott Johnson

Saving Energy and Saving Money ft Jessica Mlsna

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