Forward Farming

Have you been feeling overwhelmed and wondered how people appear to have everything under control? Spoiler alert! They probably don't and are struggling too. How do we handle the pressure to juggle everything and what advice do we have for you? Thank you to our listeners for the topic suggestion this week! If you have a topic you'd like to hear us cover, head over to our Facebook and Instagram and leave us a message @forwardfarmingpodcast

We asked you to send us your love stories and boy, was it entertaining! As a hint, a lot of you met over beer and a tractor pull. Also, how does Quizno Subs play into this? We don't know either. Enjoy.

If you want to be included on the behind the scenes action, search for our Bless This Mess private group on our Forward Farming Podcast Facebook page, or send us a message on Instagram and we will get you added: @forwardfarmingpodcast

Today we learn all about maple syrup from Danielle Buck, aka @nrs.maple.farmgirl on Instagram. Danielle and her family operate North Road Sugarworks and you can shop all of their tasty maple treats at www.northroadsugarworks.com

PS sorry about Danielle's audio during the first half of the audio. I think we had a bad connection, but don't worry, it improves in the second half! #blessthismess

With warmer temperatures, dare we say it's starting to feel like spring!? Find out what new tasks come with the changing seasons and why we spend so much time talking about opossums. Find us on Facebook and Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @farmingwiththehilbys & @cranberrychats

Ever wonder how/why we started our podcast? Are you thinking about starting your own podcast and have no idea where to start? Here's the rundown on what we do every week! Give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram:@ forwardfarmingpodcast

If you would like to help Texas winter storm victims, here are some resources to check out:

Houston Food Bank- test "ABC13" to 41444

give.salvationarmytexas.org

redcross.org

feedingtexas.org

houstonfoodbank.org

operationkindness.org

Venmo Options:

@austinmutualaid

@feedthepeopledallas

@mutualaidhou

@Trinitymutualaid

You heard it here first! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys

Dan is back to ramble on about his experience marrying into the cranberry industry with no prior farm experience. Hear what he thinks about working with family, why he's a Bears fan, and if he had to save Bear or Winnie from a fire, who would he pick and why!? All that and more!

Today we welcome Tessa Pacion from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery to walk us through the cheese making process! We finally get answers on the difference between a butter and cheese cloth and why some cheese is orange vs yellow! Make sure you give Tessa a follow on Instagram @ludwigfarms_tessa and order some of Tessa's delicious cheese here: www.ludwigfarmsteadcreamery.com

When you say Wisconsin.... you said it all- especially when it comes to cheese! Find out some cheesy facts, our favorite types of cheese, and the must know question: fried or fresh cheese curds!? Need more Forward Farming? Make sure to give us a follow on Facebook and Instagram