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- Episode 024: Lawyer, Farmer, and Mayor James DeckerWe’ve got a fascinating conversation with lawyer, farmer, and mayor James Decker of Stamford, Texas (pop. 3,124) this week on the podcast. You may recognize James from his weekly Monday Musing essays posted on the Rural Revival blog, or from recently being named to the inaugural Ruralist. James is setting an example we can all learn from when it comes to the revitalization of and commitment to our rural communities - and you’re about to find out why.26 min
- Episode 023: Trey and Shandy Pearson of Rowe Point RanchWe’re sitting down with Trey and Shandy Pearson, owners of Rowe Point Ranch in Hedley, Texas (pop. 329). Rowe Point Ranch is located on the former site of Rowe, Texas, a historic ghost town that is now being transformed into a beautiful West Texas event venue. Trey and Shandy talk about their love for this place that overflows with character, how they’ve built this new business from the ground up, and the ranch’s historic past - including an unexpected connection to the Titanic.38 min
- 23 | Trey and Shandy Pearson of Rowe Point Ranch
We’re sitting down with Trey and Shandy Pearson, owners of Rowe Point Ranch in Hedley, Texas (pop. 329). Rowe Point Ranch is located on the former site of Rowe, Texas, a historic ghost town that is now being transformed into a beautiful West Texas event venue. Trey and Shandy talk about their love for this place that overflows with character, how they’ve built this new business from the ground up, and the ranch’s historic past - including an unexpected connection to the Titanic.
SHOW NOTES:
Rowe, Texas
Alfred Rowe
Pearson Construction
Neil Koetting
JoAnna Robertson Photography
Rowe Point Ranch Facebook
Rowe Point Ranch Instagram38 min - 23 | Trey and Shandy Pearson of Rowe Point Ranch
We’re sitting down with Trey and Shandy Pearson, owners of Rowe Point Ranch in Hedley, Texas (pop. 329). Rowe Point Ranch is located on the former site of Rowe, Texas, a historic ghost town that is now being transformed into a beautiful West Texas event venue. Trey and Shandy talk about their love for this place that overflows with character, how they’ve built this new business from the ground up, and the ranch’s historic past - including an unexpected connection to the Titanic.
Check out more on the blog.
SHOW NOTES:
Rowe, Texas
Alfred Rowe
Pearson Construction
Neil Koetting
JoAnna Robertson Photography
Rowe Point Ranch Facebook
Rowe Point Ranch Instagram38 min - Episode 022: Shellie Hughes and Bobby Bertram of Old Glory SchoolhouseThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Shellie Hughes and her dad Bobby Earl Bertram with Old Glory Schoolhouse in Monticello, Kentucky. You’re going to love hearing about all the creative ways they’re repurposing this old schoolhouse - and their fun connection to Magnolia in Waco, Texas. Plus a few fun stories from Bobby to keep us all entertained!You’ll love hearing how family is at the heart of everything they do and how their values of hard work and hospitality run deep. Their fall market is happening this Saturday, September 22, and their Holiday Market is on November 30. And remember how they said they like to have a lot of irons in the fire? Well Shellie’s husband Ryan just started a new project called 1801 Inc. that we’ll be sharing more about with you in the future.1 hr 6 min
- 22 | Shellie Hughes and Bobby Bertram of Old Glory Schoolhouse
This week on the podcast we’re talking with Shellie Hughes and her dad Bobby Earl Bertram with Old Glory Schoolhouse in Monticello, Kentucky. You’re going to love hearing about all the creative ways they’re repurposing this old schoolhouse - and their fun connection to Magnolia in Waco, Texas. Plus a few fun stories from Bobby to keep us all entertained!
You’ll love hearing how family is at the heart of everything they do and how their values of hard work and hospitality run deep. Their fall market is happening this Saturday, September 22, and their Holiday Market is on November 30. And remember how they said they like to have a lot of irons in the fire? Well Shellie’s husband Ryan just started a new project called 1801 Inc. that we’ll be sharing more about with you in the future.
SHOW NOTES:
Monticello, Kentucky
Magnolia
Fixer Upper
Jimmy Don
Precious Princess Parties
Renfro Valley
The LeFevre’s
Martha Carson
Monticello Historical Society
Schoolhouse Celebration Project
The Galilean Home
Bread of Life Cafe
Old Glory Schoolhouse Facebook
Old Glory Schoolhouse Instagram
Email: [email protected]1 hr 6 min - 22 | Shellie Hughes and Bobby Bertram of Old Glory Schoolhouse
This week on the podcast we’re talking with Shellie Hughes and her dad Bobby Earl Bertram with Old Glory Schoolhouse in Monticello, Kentucky. You’re going to love hearing about all the creative ways they’re repurposing this old schoolhouse - and their fun connection to Magnolia in Waco, Texas. Plus a few fun stories from Bobby to keep us all entertained!
You’ll love hearing how family is at the heart of everything they do and how their values of hard work and hospitality run deep. Their fall market is happening this Saturday, September 22, and their Holiday Market is on November 30. And remember how they said they like to have a lot of irons in the fire? Well Shellie’s husband Ryan just started a new project called 1801 Inc. that we’ll be sharing more about with you in the future.
Check out more on the blog.
SHOW NOTES:
Monticello, Kentucky
Magnolia
Fixer Upper
Jimmy Don
Precious Princess Parties
Renfro Valley
The LeFevre’s
Martha Carson
Monticello Historical Society
Schoolhouse Celebration Project
The Galilean Home
Bread of Life Cafe
Old Glory Schoolhouse Facebook
Old Glory Schoolhouse Instagram
Email: [email protected]1 hr 6 min - 21 | Becky Wilber of Wilber Fertilizer Service
This week on the podcast we’re talking with Becky Wilber of Wilber Fertilizer Service in Cherokee, Oklahoma (pop. 1,630), where she helps run the family business and volunteers as an EMT and firefighter.
If you’re thinking about moving back to rural America, this episode is for you. This is a really important discussion where Becky shares openly and honestly about her decision to move back to her hometown and help run the family business, and why she says it was one of the hardest - but best - decisions of her life. We also touch on important topics in agriculture (everything from insecticides, organic, and GMOs to the tariffs and China) and what it means to be a single female in rural America.
Becky talks about so many things that are legitimate concerns for a lot of our audience and if you’re contemplating a move to rural America, this will be a big help to you in your decision-making process.
Check out more on the blog.
SHOW NOTES:
Wilber Fertilizer Service
Cherokee, Oklahoma
Becky Wilber Facebook
Becky Wilber Instagram1 hr 6 min - Episode 021: Becky Wilber of Wilber Fertilizer ServiceThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Becky Wilber of Wilber Fertilizer Service in Cherokee, Oklahoma (pop. 1,630), where she helps run the family business and volunteers as an EMT and firefighter.If you’re thinking about moving back to rural America, this episode is for you. This is a really important discussion where Becky shares openly and honestly about her decision to move back to her hometown and help run the family business, and why she says it was one of the hardest - but best - decisions of her life. We also touch on important topics in agriculture (everything from insecticides, organic, and GMOs to the tariffs and China) and what it means to be a single female in rural America.Becky talks about so many things that are legitimate concerns for a lot of our audience and if you’re contemplating a move to rural America, this will be a big help to you in your decision-making process.1 hr 6 min
- Episode 020: Scott Stebner of Scott Stebner PhotographyScott Stebner of Scott Stebner Photography is a nationally published agricultural photographer and videographer. Or, to put it more simply, Scott creates photos and videos of people with grit. Scott’s sharing about some of the amazing projects he’s been involved with, why he has started to focus more on video, and why he’s not afraid to fail. Plus you’ll learn how an unlikely ag background led to where he is today and has given him a really unique perspective. It’s a great - and fun - conversation.38 min
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From farming and agriculture to amazing restaurants, vintage markets, and even tech start-ups, people are thinking outside the box, taking risks, and bringing life back to the hometowns and small…
communities we love. Our hope is this will be a place where you can be inspired to do the same. So jump in, hear the stories of people who are doing life in rural America and loving it, and start dreaming. And then let us know what you're up to so we can share your story, too!