On this week's episode of The Rural Woman Podcast™, you'll meet Madeline Pranaitis.

Madeline is a first-generation farmer from Connecticut with a passion for animals, sparked by childhood visits to her aunt’s farm. She earned a degree in livestock and draft power, gaining experience with draft horses and oxen. Now in upstate New York, Madeline manages a calf program on a dairy farm, runs her homestead, and has realized her dream of owning a team of draft mules.

For full show notes, including links mentioned in the show, head over to wildrosefarmer.com/218

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DISCUSSIONS THIS WEEK:

04:32 The Impact of 4-H and Early Experiences in Agriculture

07:17 Educational Path and College Experiences in Animal Science

10:22 Becoming a Gypsy Farmer: Diverse Agricultural Experiences

13:43 Passion for Draft Animals and Their Role in Agriculture

16:37 Training and Working with Draft Animals

19:43 Future Aspirations with Draft Animals and Mules

30:07 Growing From Small to Large Dairy Operations

40:33 Building Community in Agriculture

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