Michigan AF Podcast

Going the distance and the addiction of doing better


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Meet Ashley Messing-Kennedy, a dairy farmer who is raising her family on the farm where she grew up, and using new technologies to do so! Find out what’s on a modern farmer’s mind including:

  • Having a baby in November while farmers are in the field
  • What makes up a cow casserole
  • The struggle of standing in front of the fridge waiting for inspiration
  • How it’s working to be married AND be co-workers
  • Cheeseburgers in paradise
  • Running for Team Chocolate Milk
  • Covering the bills and making assessments in business as new, young farmers
  • Charitable giving to local and regional food pantries in the 10 Gallon Challenge
  • Themed weddings and nurseries
  • Making time to blog…and go to doctor appointments
  • Raising strong willed children on the farm…with daycare assistance

Sites mentioned in this podcast:

  • Messy Kennedy: http://www.messykennedy.com/
  • Team Chocolate Milk: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/team-chocolate-milk/
  • 10 Gallon Challenge: https://www.dairyherd.com/article/dairy-friendly-social-media-challenge-10gallonchallenge

Connect with Michigan GROWN, Michigan GREAT:

  • Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
  • Checkout our website at MichiganGrown.org
  • Want to be featured as a Michigan AF business? Email us!

Thanks for listening and come back soon to hear about more people, foods and places that are Michigan AF!


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