Rural Revival
269 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 60 ratingsFrom 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!
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109 | Abby Roleau of The Gateway Farm
November 19, 2020 21:23 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Abby Roleau of The Gateway Farm in Bristol, Vermont (pop. 3,894). Abby’s talking about how she and her husband are building their dream farm from scratch and starting a business with four kids in tow. She shares how they have gradually built and diversified their farm, including the farm fresh meats they raise and sell and how they’re bringing maple and birch syrup from their trees to your table. Plus you’ll learn how they’re carrying on the family legacy of s...
Episode 108: Tammy Pate of Art of the Cowgirl
November 12, 2020 19:34 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Tammy Pate of Ryegate, Montana (pop. 234), creator of Art of the Cowgirl. Art of the Cowgirl is a gathering to celebrate cowgirls and their contributions to western lifestyle and culture, and to raise funds to support up and coming artists to expand their knowledge and skills. Tammy shares about growing up in the rodeo world and the inspiration behind Art of the Cowgirl. We also talk about overcoming fear, the important role of mentorship, and preserving the w...
108 | Tammy Pate of Art of the Cowgirl
November 12, 2020 19:34 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Tammy Pate of Ryegate, Montana (pop. 234), creator of Art of the Cowgirl. Art of the Cowgirl is a gathering to celebrate cowgirls and their contributions to western lifestyle and culture, and to raise funds to support up and coming artists to expand their knowledge and skills. Tammy shares about growing up in the rodeo world and the inspiration behind Art of the Cowgirl. We also talk about overcoming fear, the important role of mentorship, and preserving the w...
Episode 107: Stacy Bannor of Bannor Toys
October 22, 2020 06:59 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Stacy Bannor of Bannor Toys in Madrid, Iowa (pop. 2,543). Stacy’s sharing how what started as her husband’s creative outlet to support her daycare quickly turned into a popular wooden toy business. From moving their business from their garage to the city and then to a small town, plus expanding their business line to later refining that into a core line, it’s been quite an exciting journey. We also talk abut what it means to have a family business and advice f...
107 | Stacy Bannor of Bannor Toys
October 22, 2020 06:59 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Stacy Bannor of Bannor Toys in Madrid, Iowa (pop. 2,543). Stacy’s sharing how what started as her husband’s creative outlet to support her daycare quickly turned into a popular wooden toy business. From moving their business from their garage to the city and then to a small town, plus expanding their business line to later refining that into a core line, it’s been quite an exciting journey. We also talk abut what it means to have a family business and advice f...
106 | Nevada Miller of Nevada Watt Brand
October 08, 2020 05:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we’re talking with Nevada Miller of Nevada Watt Brand in Frenchglen, Oregon (pop. 12). Nevada creates eclectic silver jewelry that incorporates traditional Western design with cultural elements on her ranch in Oregon. She’s talking with us today about what it was like growing up in an artistic, entrepreneurial family, how she developed her own style, why she shares her craft with others, and how she balances her work with ranch life. She also shares some encouragement for other makers ...
Episode 106: Nevada Miller of Nevada Watt Brand
October 08, 2020 05:35 - 28 minutes - 26.4 MBToday we’re talking with Nevada Miller of Nevada Watt Brand in Frenchglen, Oregon (pop. 12). Nevada creates eclectic silver jewelry that incorporates traditional Western design with cultural elements on her ranch in Oregon. She’s talking with us today about what it was like growing up in an artistic, entrepreneurial family, how she developed her own style, why she shares her craft with others, and how she balances her work with ranch life. She also shares some encouragement for other makers ...
105 | Justine Sindt of East of Omaha
September 24, 2020 06:24 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today’s podcast we’re with Justine Sindt of East of Omaha, a live music venue in Griswold, Iowa (pop. 1,036). Justine shares about how she and her family are bringing live music to Griswold and how that was inspired by some time spent in Nashville. Plus, we’re talking about her heart for her hometown, and how important it is to save our stages and live music venues from the devastating effects of COVID. You’ll love Justine and her family’s vision and perspective on their hometown and wha...
Episode 105: Justine Sindt of East of Omaha
September 24, 2020 06:24 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBOn today’s podcast we’re with Justine Sindt of East of Omaha, a live music venue in Griswold, Iowa (pop. 1,036). Justine shares about how she and her family are bringing live music to Griswold and how that was inspired by some time spent in Nashville. Plus, we’re talking about her heart for her hometown, and how important it is to save our stages and live music venues from the devastating effects of COVID. You’ll love Justine and her family’s vision and perspective on their hometown and wha...
104 | Mindy Crook and Darin Smith of Arch Icon Development Corporation
September 10, 2020 21:38 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Mindy Crook and Darin Smith of Arch Icon Development Corporation in Woodbine, Iowa (pop. 1,459). Arch Icon specializes in historic renovation and community development projects, and it all started with a Main Street restoration in their hometown. Darin and Mindy share how they, along with Mindy’s husband Dustin, built their business and started a revitalization movement in Woodbine. We also talk about why it’s important to save our historic ...
Episode 104: Mindy Crook and Darin Smith of Arch Icon Development Corporation
September 10, 2020 21:38 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode of the podcast, we’re talking with Mindy Crook and Darin Smith of Arch Icon Development Corporation in Woodbine, Iowa (pop. 1,459). Arch Icon specializes in historic renovation and community development projects, and it all started with a Main Street restoration in their hometown. Darin and Mindy share how they, along with Mindy’s husband Dustin, built their business and started a revitalization movement in Woodbine. We also talk about why it’s important to save our historic ...
Episode 103: Ed Roberson of Palmer Land Trust and Mountain & Prairie Podcast
August 27, 2020 19:52 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain & Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at Palmer Land Trust in Colorado. We’re talking about Ed’s journey from real estate and the business world into land conservation, the podcast community that he’s built, and the important work of conservation and how to get involved with conservation in your area. We also touch on the unique opportunities rising up in rural America as a result of COVID. You’ll love hearing about the...
103 | Ed Roberson of Palmer Land Trust and Mountain & Prairie Podcast
August 27, 2020 19:52 - 48 minutes - 44.1 MBToday on the podcast we’re with Ed Roberson, host of the Mountain & Prairie podcast and Conservation Director at Palmer Land Trust in Colorado. We’re talking about Ed’s journey from real estate and the business world into land conservation, the podcast community that he’s built, and the important work of conservation and how to get involved with conservation in your area. We also touch on the unique opportunities rising up in rural America as a result of COVID. You’ll love hearing about the...
102 | Maartje Murphy of Duchessa Gelato
August 13, 2020 20:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBCarrington, North Dakota Gelato University Immersion Course - Chicago Van Bedaf Dairy Cows and Co Creamery APUC Grant Facebook: /duchessagelato Instagram: @duchessagelato Instagram: @cowsandcocreamery duchessagelato.com
Episode 102: Maartje Murphy of Duchessa Gelato
August 13, 2020 20:22 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBCarrington, North Dakota Gelato University Immersion Course - Chicago Van Bedaf Dairy Cows and Co Creamery APUC Grant Facebook: /duchessagelato Instagram: @duchessagelato Instagram: @cowsandcocreamery duchessagelato.com
101 | Lukas Fricke of ChorChek
July 30, 2020 20:07 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Lukas Fricke of ChorChek in Ulysses, Nebraska (pop. 171). Lukas is a sixth generation farmer at Union Farms and the inventor of the new ChorChek technology that’s creating a lot of buzz in the ag world. ChorChek streamlines farm operations and data collection, allowing subscribers to keep digital records in a simplified, secure way and giving producers more time to focus on the animals. We’re talking about how this new technology helps tell the story of wh...
Episode 101: Lukas Fricke of ChorChek
July 30, 2020 20:07 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Lukas Fricke of ChorChek in Ulysses, Nebraska (pop. 171). Lukas is a sixth generation farmer at Union Farms and the inventor of the new ChorChek technology that’s creating a lot of buzz in the ag world. ChorChek streamlines farm operations and data collection, allowing subscribers to keep digital records in a simplified, secure way and giving producers more time to focus on the animals. We’re talking about how this new technology helps tell the story of wh...
Episode 100: Allison Ryan of Explore Ranches
July 23, 2020 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Allison Ryan of Explore Ranches — a web platform of ranch rentals that Allison and her friends Jay and Jesse created that features incredible private properties and experiences and helps people connect to the outdoors. As someone who has always had a passion for the outdoors, Allison is sharing how Explore Ranches is providing a service to both land owners and visitors, and how they are creating interest in conserving and protecting some incredible wild pl...
100 | Allison Ryan of Explore Ranches
July 23, 2020 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Allison Ryan of Explore Ranches — a web platform of ranch rentals that Allison and her friends Jay and Jesse created that features incredible private properties and experiences and helps people connect to the outdoors. As someone who has always had a passion for the outdoors, Allison is sharing how Explore Ranches is providing a service to both land owners and visitors, and how they are creating interest in conserving and protecting some incredible wild pl...
Episode 099: Greg Roskos and Rob Grover of Winghaven Pizza Farm
July 16, 2020 18:09 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Greg Roskos and Rob Grover of Winghaven Pizza Farm in Galesville, Wisconsin (pop. 1,481). Greg, who grew up always in the kitchen, and Rob, who was looking for a way to bring a new kind of business to his family farm, put their entrepreneurial minds together and created Winghaven Pizza Farm, where you’ll find stone-fired pizzas, local beer and wine, live music — all on the family farm. We’re talking about the importance of supporting local businesses in ou...
99 | Greg Roskos and Rob Grover of Winghaven Pizza Farm
July 16, 2020 18:09 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Greg Roskos and Rob Grover of Winghaven Pizza Farm in Galesville, Wisconsin (pop. 1,481). Greg, who grew up always in the kitchen, and Rob, who was looking for a way to bring a new kind of business to his family farm, put their entrepreneurial minds together and created Winghaven Pizza Farm, where you’ll find stone-fired pizzas, local beer and wine, live music — all on the family farm. We’re talking about the importance of supporting local businesses in ou...
Episode 098: Shane Riley of J Bar D Canvas and Leather
July 09, 2020 18:09 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Shane Riley of J Bar D Canvas and Leather in Oreana, Idaho (pop. 7, or maybe 8). Shane is sharing how he and his wife Amy started their business with $135 and a Facebook post. We’re talking about how they’ve built their business, what it means to have a quality, American-made product, and keeping the cowboy way of life alive. You’ll love the principles that Shane and Amy have built this business on and their heart for giving and investing in the next gene...
98 | Shane Riley of J Bar D Canvas and Leather
July 09, 2020 18:09 - 44 minutes - 40.9 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Shane Riley of J Bar D Canvas and Leather in Oreana, Idaho (pop. 7, or maybe 8). Shane is sharing how he and his wife Amy started their business with $135 and a Facebook post. We’re talking about how they’ve built their business, what it means to have a quality, American-made product, and keeping the cowboy way of life alive. You’ll love the principles that Shane and Amy have built this business on and their heart for giving and investing in the next gene...
97 | Dan Jurek and Jeff Bajek of True North Basecamp
June 25, 2020 05:13 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Dan Jurek and Jeff Bajek of True North Basecamp in Crosby, Minnesota (pop. 2,386). Dan and Jeff are friends and, more recently, business partners after they saw an opportunity to create a better camping experience for visitors to the Cuyuna Recreation Area. This increasingly popular destination for mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts, where local abandoned mine pits have been transformed into a recreational playground. Dan and Jeff are sharin...
Episode 097: Dan Jurek and Jeff Bajek of True North Basecamp
June 25, 2020 05:13 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Dan Jurek and Jeff Bajek of True North Basecamp in Crosby, Minnesota (pop. 2,386). Dan and Jeff are friends and, more recently, business partners after they saw an opportunity to create a better camping experience for visitors to the Cuyuna Recreation Area. This increasingly popular destination for mountain bikers and outdoor enthusiasts, where local abandoned mine pits have been transformed into a recreational playground. Dan and Jeff are sharin...
96 | Nicolle Fugere of Missouri River Outfitters
June 11, 2020 05:52 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Nicolle Fugere of Missouri River Outfitters in Fort Benton, Montana (pop. 1,443). Nicolle’s started as a guide for Missouri River Outfitters when she was 19, has worked for them every summer since, and always dreamed of someday owning the company. That dream came true four years ago and she has created a great life around this very special part of Montana. She’s sharing how she’s bringing in new ideas and taking the company even further and bringing a true...
Episode 096: Nicolle Fugere of Missouri River Outfitters
June 11, 2020 05:52 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Nicolle Fugere of Missouri River Outfitters in Fort Benton, Montana (pop. 1,443). Nicolle’s started as a guide for Missouri River Outfitters when she was 19, has worked for them every summer since, and always dreamed of someday owning the company. That dream came true four years ago and she has created a great life around this very special part of Montana. She’s sharing how she’s bringing in new ideas and taking the company even further and bringing a true...
95 | Darren and Meagan Orsag of Leeco Honey
June 04, 2020 22:39 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Darren and Meagan Orsag of Leeco Honey in Lexington, Texas (pop. 1,178). What started out as a hobby has grown into a beekeeping and honey business with products that fly off the shelves and continues to grow. Darren and Meagan are sharing about teamwork, the importance of knowing your beekeeper, and their annual honey harvest and adopt-a-hive program. You’ll love Darren and Meagan’s focus on community and how they are helping other beekeepers by sharing ...
Episode 095: Darren and Meagan Orsag of Leeco Honey
June 04, 2020 22:39 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Darren and Meagan Orsag of Leeco Honey in Lexington, Texas (pop. 1,178). What started out as a hobby has grown into a beekeeping and honey business with products that fly off the shelves and continues to grow. Darren and Meagan are sharing about teamwork, the importance of knowing your beekeeper, and their annual honey harvest and adopt-a-hive program. You’ll love Darren and Meagan’s focus on community and how they are helping other beekeepers by sharing ...
94 | Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery
May 22, 2020 00:29 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery in Brooten, Minnesota (pop. 743) where you will find ridiculously good, farmstead artisan cheese, made by Alise herself. After working out of state for other cheesemakers, Alise brought what she learned back to her family dairy farm and started Redhead Creamery — something that has been her dream since she was 16. She’s sharing about the cheesemaking process, the agritourism part of the farm that includes tours, dinners, ...
Episode 094: Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery
May 22, 2020 00:29 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Alise Sjostrom of Redhead Creamery in Brooten, Minnesota (pop. 743) where you will find ridiculously good, farmstead artisan cheese, made by Alise herself. After working out of state for other cheesemakers, Alise brought what she learned back to her family dairy farm and started Redhead Creamery — something that has been her dream since she was 16. She’s sharing about the cheesemaking process, the agritourism part of the farm that includes tours, dinners, ...
93 | Andrea Stordahl of Minnesota Rust
May 14, 2020 22:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Andrea Stordahl of Minnesota Rust in McIntosh, Minnesota (pop. 625). Andrea’s sharing her story of how she and her family are giving back to a community that gave so much to her and her family when they needed it most - by restoring main street and bringing in a handful of new businesses. And it’s turning this town of 625 into a destination that both serves the locals and is drawing crowds from all around. You’ll love Andrea’s story and how her unexpecte...
Episode 093: Andrea Stordahl of Minnesota Rust
May 14, 2020 22:40 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with Andrea Stordahl of Minnesota Rust in McIntosh, Minnesota (pop. 625). Andrea’s sharing her story of how she and her family are giving back to a community that gave so much to her and her family when they needed it most - by restoring main street and bringing in a handful of new businesses. And it’s turning this town of 625 into a destination that both serves the locals and is drawing crowds from all around. You’ll love Andrea’s story and how her unexpecte...
92 | Building Official Nick Sorensen
May 01, 2020 01:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with City of Jefferson, Iowa Building Official Nick Sorensen. Nick has played a key role in saving and restoring a number of historic buildings in Jefferson (pop. 4,345), and he’s sharing the strategies that have worked to make these projects successful. This episode is jam packed full of information and resources, so if you have dreams of fixing up a historic building in your rural town, get ready to take some notes! You’ll love hearing Nick break down these ...
Episode 092: Building Official Nick Sorensen
May 01, 2020 01:17 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re with City of Jefferson, Iowa Building Official Nick Sorensen. Nick has played a key role in saving and restoring a number of historic buildings in Jefferson (pop. 4,345), and he’s sharing the strategies that have worked to make these projects successful. This episode is jam packed full of information and resources, so if you have dreams of fixing up a historic building in your rural town, get ready to take some notes! You’ll love hearing Nick break down these ...
91 | Dirt Road Dietitian Sheri Glazier
April 23, 2020 22:02 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Dirt Road Dietitian Sheri Glazier from Loyal, Oklahoma (pop. 79). Shari was just named Oklahoma's Outstanding Dietitian of the Year and is helping us better understand where our food comes from, making the connection between farm life and nutrition. She’s sharing how there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, plus food myths, shopping your pantry, and more. Her perspective is refreshing and needed. ...
Episode 091: Dirt Road Dietitian Sheri Glazier
April 23, 2020 22:02 - 30 minutes - 28 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Dirt Road Dietitian Sheri Glazier from Loyal, Oklahoma (pop. 79). Shari was just named Oklahoma's Outstanding Dietitian of the Year and is helping us better understand where our food comes from, making the connection between farm life and nutrition. She’s sharing how there is no one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition, plus food myths, shopping your pantry, and more. Her perspective is refreshing and needed. ...
90 | Josh Scheutzow of The Kilbourne Project
April 16, 2020 20:22 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Kilbourne, Ohio (pop. 139) with Josh Scheutzow of The Kilbourne Project. The Kilbourne Project is the story of four Ohio families who are helping preserve the historic town of Kilbourne for future generations. These families are risking it all on this passion project as they seek to restore 11 historic buildings and bring 40 new jobs to the town — including their own businesses. It’s a story of restoration, community, and hope. You’ll love how this group is...
Episode 090: Josh Scheutzow of The Kilbourne Project
April 16, 2020 20:22 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Kilbourne, Ohio (pop. 139) with Josh Scheutzow of The Kilbourne Project. The Kilbourne Project is the story of four Ohio families who are helping preserve the historic town of Kilbourne for future generations. These families are risking it all on this passion project as they seek to restore 11 historic buildings and bring 40 new jobs to the town — including their own businesses. It’s a story of restoration, community, and hope. You’ll love how this group is...
89 | Lindsy Trotter of Chilled
April 10, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Lindsy Trotter of Chilled in Center Point, Iowa (pop. 2,421). Chilled provides freezer meals and menu planning with options for paleo, keto, whole 30, gluten free, vegetarian, and more. What started out of necessity due to Lindsy’s daughter’s food sensitivities has quickly turned into a booming business. Lindsy’s sharing about her jump into entrepreneurship, how she used a local coffee shop to help build her business after hours, overcoming the f...
Episode 089: Lindsy Trotter of Chilled
April 10, 2020 01:00 - 30 minutes - 27.7 MBThis week on the podcast we’re talking with Lindsy Trotter of Chilled in Center Point, Iowa (pop. 2,421). Chilled provides freezer meals and menu planning with options for paleo, keto, whole 30, gluten free, vegetarian, and more. What started out of necessity due to Lindsy’s daughter’s food sensitivities has quickly turned into a booming business. Lindsy’s sharing about her jump into entrepreneurship, how she used a local coffee shop to help build her business after hours, overcoming the f...
88 | Liz Feldkamp of Liz's Bridal & Formal Wear
April 03, 2020 01:46 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Seneca, Kansas (pop. 1,991) with Liz Feldkamp of Liz's Bridal & Formal Wear. Liz’s business all started with her buying a building in downtown Seneca, not really knowing what she wanted to do with it. She soon bought out a local bridal shop and moved it to her building, and now has a second building that is an event space. Liz is sharing her story and how a main street building unexpectedly led to her finding her passion. It’s incredible how she has grown ...
Episode 088: Liz Feldkamp of Liz's Bridal & Formal Wear
April 03, 2020 01:46 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Seneca, Kansas (pop. 1,991) with Liz Feldkamp of Liz's Bridal & Formal Wear. Liz’s business all started with her buying a building in downtown Seneca, not really knowing what she wanted to do with it. She soon bought out a local bridal shop and moved it to her building, and now has a second building that is an event space. Liz is sharing her story and how a main street building unexpectedly led to her finding her passion. It’s incredible how she has grown ...
87 | Farmer Hannah Borg
March 26, 2020 21:58 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Wakefield, Nebraska (pop. 1,451) with Hannah Borg. Hannah is a sixth generation farmer who decided to come home to the family farm after college to make her own path — raising poultry. As someone who didn’t know anything about chickens until the day 60,000 arrived at her barn, Hannah is sharing her story and teaching us all a thing or two she’s learned along the way! You’ll love how Hannah has worked hard to learn a completely new industry and how much she ...
Episode 087: Farmer Hannah Borg
March 26, 2020 21:58 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Wakefield, Nebraska (pop. 1,451) with Hannah Borg. Hannah is a sixth generation farmer who decided to come home to the family farm after college to make her own path — raising poultry. As someone who didn’t know anything about chickens until the day 60,000 arrived at her barn, Hannah is sharing her story and teaching us all a thing or two she’s learned along the way! You’ll love how Hannah has worked hard to learn a completely new industry and how much she ...
86 | Matt Floyd of Matt's Bat and Floyd Farmstead
March 19, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Choctaw, Oklahoma (pop. 11,146) with Matt Floyd of Matt’s Bat, where he makes handcrafted custom wood bats. Matt’s sharing how he and his family moved from downtown Oklahoma City to their farm in Choctaw, where he has grown his bat business and started a farmer’s market. They even have a ball diamond in the back yard, where they host team bat making parties that bring kids into the process and give them a hands-on look at skilled trades. Matt talks about th...
Episode 086: Matt Floyd of Matt's Bat and Floyd Farmstead
March 19, 2020 22:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Choctaw, Oklahoma (pop. 11,146) with Matt Floyd of Matt’s Bat, where he makes handcrafted custom wood bats. Matt’s sharing how he and his family moved from downtown Oklahoma City to their farm in Choctaw, where he has grown his bat business and started a farmer’s market. They even have a ball diamond in the back yard, where they host team bat making parties that bring kids into the process and give them a hands-on look at skilled trades. Matt talks about th...
85 | Haley Miles of Sandhills Blue
March 06, 2020 02:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Ainsworth, Nebraska with Haley Miles of Sandhills Blue. Haley is a small town love wedding photographer serving rural and ranch couples. Beyond photography, she has a heart for entrepreneurship and a passion for creating opportunity in small towns. You will love Haley’s focus on serving her clients and appreciate her perspective on small towns and seeing the opportunities our rural communities hold. SHOW NOTES: Ainsworth, Nebraska Engler Agribusiness Entre...
Episode 085: Haley Miles of Sandhills Blue
March 06, 2020 02:54 - 28 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week on the podcast we’re in Ainsworth, Nebraska with Haley Miles of Sandhills Blue. Haley is a small town love wedding photographer serving rural and ranch couples. Beyond photography, she has a heart for entrepreneurship and a passion for creating opportunity in small towns. You will love Haley’s focus on serving her clients and appreciate her perspective on small towns and seeing the opportunities our rural communities hold. SHOW NOTES: Ainsworth, Nebraska Engler Agribusiness Entre...