Join the Women in Seed Production Network in a conversation with Dr. Magan Lewis. Dr. Magan joins us from Iowa with a passion in plant breeding and genetics, transformation, innovation, and education! She shares with us how her “why” has evolved, along with her family's love for STEM and their impact on the community. She brings vibrant energy and excitement to our listeners and shares tips on how we can get started living our own “why”! 

Disclaimer: This episode does contain a story around the fear of a potential pregnancy loss while working in the fields. If you would like to skip this section it starts at minute 32 and ends around minute 34. Thank you. 

Join the Women in Seed Production Network for our latest episode with our guest, Jason Wildman. Jason is currently a Unit Lead for the North America Row Crop Cotton business residing in Lubbock, TX with over 25 years of experience in a wide range of areas including NA Row Crops Corn, Soy, and Cotton, Supply Planning, Crop Protection Manufacturing, and Global Operational Excellence. He shares with us pivotal moments, his leadership brand and advice for how to achieve psychological safety in the workplace. Jason also talks to us about the empowerment model and how failure can be a path forward. Whether you are a new leader, looking to become a leader or have many years of leadership experience, listen along with us as Jason takes us on a thought-provoking conversation.   

Join the Women in Seed Production Network in a conversation with Jacqueline Benson McRoberts.

Join the Women in Seed Production Network for another installment of our A Day in the Life Series! In this episode we talk to 4 individuals from across our seed production sites. The group joining us in this episode has a focus on field and plant operations. Listen as we discuss the challenges they face, what they love about their careers, and the things they do every day to help keep seed production sites and field operations running smoothly. Join us as we talk to Tatum Davis about her experiences in cotton field production. Blaire Britten gives us a look behind the curtain of a foundation corn operation in Othello, Washington. Dani Hartford discusses summer plant operations and Nancy Holmes shares advice on being well rounded in both field and plant operations. Let’s jump right in with another installment of our A Day in the Life Series! 

Join the Women in Seed Production Network in a conversation with Lindsey Battle. Lindsey spent the first half of her career with a people focus in human resources. Currently, she leads new product launches and special projects for cotton and sugar beets. Lindsey has a passion for people and championing their success. She has been involved in diversity and inclusion initiatives since she started her career and is currently the US lead for her organization’s Women’s Network. In this episode, we celebrate National Women’s Equality Day, discuss and share stories highlighting the successes and importance of business resource groups, and remind ourselves that we rise by lifting others.

Join the Women in Seed Production Network for Part 2 of our A Day in the Life Series! In this episode we continue our conversations with 3 more individuals from across our seed production sites. Listen as we discuss the challenges they face, what they love about their careers, and the things they do every day to help keep seed production sites running smoothly. Join us as we talk to Mark Witt about his cotton experiences and the unseen tasks in both safety and quality that keep everything moving. Tiffany Arizmendi talks to us about how technology has changed throughout her time and reminds us not to be afraid of change. Wrap up this episode by listening to Laura Wheeler talk about the importance of knowing your people and working together to improve safety. This episode isn’t the last of our A Day in the Life series! We will be back in September when we will be joined by even more colleagues discussing their accomplishments and challenges throughout seed production. 

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we talk to 3 different individuals from across our seed production sites about a day in their lives. Listen as we discuss the challenges they face, what they love about their jobs, and the things they do every day to help keep seed production sites running smoothly. Join us as we talk to Lexie Howe about how she helps mitigate downtime by using automation, Angie Dickmann about how she uses action items to hold herself and others accountable and Sherry Miller about how technology has advanced and her approach to getting everyone involved in the quality space. This episode is just the start of our A Day in the Life series! Stay tuned for part 2 coming later this month where we will be joined by even more colleagues discussing their accomplishments and challenges throughout seed production. 

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we talk about parenthood and how to balance this role at and away from work. Our guest, Austin Thiel, brings a thoughtful perspective on how to be intentional with your time and being thankful for the ones closest to you. In this conversation, Austin gives us various angles and types of interactions he’s experienced as it relates to working and family. From being an employee without children, to a new parent, and adding additional children into the mix, Austin shares just how important intentionality and time management can be. Austin will leave you with a moving message on the importance of appreciating your loved ones. Join us as we dive into work-life integration! 

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we talk all things mental health with our special guest Carrin Carlson. Carrin has a diverse background in plant breeding and genetics, leading manufacturing operations, mentoring many different folks in all stages of life, all while supporting different BRGs and advocating for inclusion and diversity. In this episode, Carrin shares her journey with mental health, why it is so important to her, and tools she has learned and implemented in both her personal and professional life to create more balance, more mind/body experiences, and ensure she is managing her energy in the right places. Join us on this journey to mental health wellness!  

Join the Women in Seed Production Network as we talk with Lisa Gaines, Strategic Finance Business Partner. In this role Lisa is responsible for enabling new business models through the creation and analysis of business cases, monitoring of business and financial risks, and implementation of financial processes. Today she is shedding some light on the seed industry, giving us a financial perspective of the business. We talk about everything from the basics of business acumen to cyclicality, to business trends, to her learning mindset.