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Forward Farming

Hi there! We are two farmers here to spread the good word about Wisconsin agriculture. From cranberries to cows, and everything in between. THIS is Forward Farming. Grab a drink and let’s hang out!

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Episodes

Back To School Blues

How did you handle your kid's first, first day of school vs when they were a little older? Does it get easier? Follow us on Facebook and Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast OR watch us on YouTube Follow Amber: @cranberrychats Follow Becca: @beccahilby or check out their family YouTube @hilbyfamilyfarm

Sep 11, 202432 minSeason 5Ep. 19

Land Rich Cash Poor ft Brian Reisinger

Author of Land Rich Cash Poor, Brian Reisinger joins Amber to talk about his family's history that inspired his new book. Land Rich Cash Poor dives into the history of the American farmer while relating back to issues his own family was dealing with in every decade. This was a great read and would strongly recommend getting your own copy and one to share with a friend. You can purchase the book on Amazon here: https://tinyurl.com/58sm9nts Or on Brian's website here: https://www.brian-reisinger.c...

Sep 04, 202430 minSeason 5Ep. 18

We're Back

Hello old friends. Have you missed us? Because we have missed you! Let's chat and catch up. We are officially moving our episodes to Wednesday mornings! You can watch us on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast apps. Have a guest suggestion for us? We'd love to hear it! Send us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber: @ cranberrychats Follow Becca: @beccahilby and their YouTube @hilbyfamilyfarm...

Aug 07, 202446 minSeason 5Ep. 17

Cheers To Better Days

There is so much to say but these are the only words that could come. Thank you for hanging around during the gap between episodes. Becca and I will be back soon with fun, new episodes. Until then, hugs to you all and cheers to brighter days ahead. Trigger Warning: this episode involves talk about miscarriage. If this episode isn’t for you, please skip and we will see you next time.

Jul 19, 202410 minSeason 5Ep. 16

Plucking Chickens and Kickin Soccer Balls

Catch up on life with Amber and Becca! If you want to watch Becca and her family process their first batch of chickens, check out their video here: https://youtu.be/S0nMHzDNXos?si=xmH_0XF4pmJrQ0Cv You can now watch full episodes on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChigPCFZzupWPD9tYE36YWQ Follow us on social media: @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby...

May 21, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 15

Lexapro Diaries

May is Mental Health Month. Listen to Becca's post partum journey and how Lexapro helped get her back on track. If you or someone you love is struggling with their mental health, help is available Call the National Mental Health Hotline free of charge: 866-903-3787 or dial 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Don't forget to be nice to someone today. Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber: @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby...

May 14, 202427 minSeason 5Ep. 14

85 Million Things ft Andrea Flemming

You may recognize Andrea from her social media pages, @thatfitagvocate or her keynote speeches, or her athletic clothing company, Simply Empowered, or her fitness boot camps, or one of the other 85 million things she has going on! Tune in to hear her story and how she juggles it all on and off the farm. Make sure to give Andrea a follow on social media and on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcoa6hndcZ7e5a_hMSB0NqA Check out her website: https://www.thatfitagvocate.com/ Follow us on soci...

Apr 23, 202454 minSeason 5Ep. 13

Can We Just Vent Real Quick?

You know those random texts that you get from your best friend that start like this and you just run to grab a bucket of popcorn to enjoy the hot tea? This is one of those texts, just in podcast form. Enjoy! If you have something you want to vent about, shoot us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast While you're there, give us a follow! Follow us on our personal pages too: Amber @cranberrychats Becca @beccahilby or @hilbyfamilyfarm...

Apr 09, 202431 minSeason 5Ep. 12

It's A Full Moon, You Know What That Means...

bless this mess Have a guest you want us to bring on the show or a topic you want us to cover? Send us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast or watch our episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby or on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@hilbyfamilyfarm...

Mar 26, 202443 minSeason 5Ep. 11

She Found Love in a Hopeless Place (Ohio) ft Zoe Kent

Eighth generation farmer, Zoe Kent hops on to talk about how she wound up being part owner of her family's farm and so much more. Give Zoe a follow on Facebook and Instagram : @farmwithzoe and on YouTube @farmwithzoekent and check out her podcast on YouTube @SisterFriendsShow Have a guest or topic suggestion for an upcoming episode? Email us forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast Watch us on YouTube! Forward Farming Podcast Follow Amber @cranberryc...

Mar 19, 202439 minSeason 5Ep. 10

The Tea Behind Organic Dairy ft Sabrina Servais

Sabrina Servais is a third generation organic farmer on her family's dairy. Hear how Sabrina cares for her herd and land through organic farming practices! Do you have a guest you would like us to have on an upcoming episode or a topic for us to talk about? Email us! forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber: @cranberrychats Follow Becca: @beccahilby

Mar 12, 202451 minSeason 5Ep. 9

Life with Ern! ft: Erin Holbert

You might have wondered why Erin Holbert dropped off of your social media feed over the last year- let's see what she has been up to and find out if she's ready to start sharing her life with the internet again! Follow Erin on YouTube, Instagram @ernholbert Keep up with us on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Mar 05, 202450 minSeason 5Ep. 8

Life Is Full of Curveballs ft Kaycee Sogard

Kaycee Sogard and her husband, Eric, lived a busy life traveling with the MLB before deciding to plant roots with their family and start their homestead. Hear how Kaycee is learning with her family on their family farm. Follow Kaycee on Instagram and give her some cow advice @ kayceesogard Follow Forward Farming Podcast on Facebook and Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @ beccahilby & YouTube @hilbyfamilyfarm...

Feb 27, 202448 minSeason 5Ep. 7

Beef...It's What's For Dinner

Becca just wrapped up her year with the Wisconsin Beef Leadership Institute and is ready to talk about her experience! Have a guest you want to hear from this season or a topic you would like Amber & Becca to cover? Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Find us on social media & YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby and on YouTube @hilbyfamilyfarm

Feb 20, 202424 minSeason 5Ep. 6

It’s Time To Take a Break

It’s ok to take a vacation from the farm every once in a while. But traveling with a 2.5 year old? That’s a different story. Follow us! @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Feb 13, 202423 minSeason 5Ep. 5

Farmer Grayce

She can dance, she can weld, she’s one heck of a farmer! We are so excited to talk to Grayce and learn how she went from being a competitive dancer to owning and operating her own farm by the age of 23! If you’re not already following her, check out her out on social media @thefarmergrayce Thank you to Kentucky Venues and the National Farm Machinery Show for sponsoring this weeks episode! Get ready to attend the National Farm Machinery Show in Louisville, KY February 14-17! You'll get to explore...

Feb 06, 202433 minSeason 5Ep. 4

Things I've Learned Since I Quit My Job

It's been one year since Becca left her job at the dairy. Join her in a solo episode to hear what she's learned in that time. If you have a topic or guest suggestion you'd like to suggest, send us an email: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on social media: @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby and on YouTube: Hilby Family Farm

Jan 30, 202426 minSeason 5Ep. 3

Sorry Your Mom Doesn't Have a Basement ft: Eggs With Emma

If you're on the ag side of social media, you have probably seen today's guest pop up of your page with her amazing harvest videos and ag education videos. Emma sits down with us to talk about her life on and off the farm. Follow Emma on YouTube and your favorite social media platform: @agwithemma Follow Forward Farming @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @ cranberrychats Follow Becca @ beccahilby & @hilbyfamilyfarm...

Jan 23, 202449 minSeason 5Ep. 2

Back on Our Bologna

Happy 2024! Let's kick off season 5 with a little chit chat! We're excited to be back and have a fun season planned for the new year. Let's roll! Have a topic you want us to talk about or a guest you'd like us to bring on the show? Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on social media and watch on YouTube by searching for Forward Farming Podcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby and on YouTube @hilbyfamilyfarm...

Jan 16, 202425 minSeason 5Ep. 1

2023 Wrapped

That's a wrap on 2023! We will be back in the new year with a new season and new adventures. Thank you all for being here and have a happy holiday season! Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Dec 19, 202333 minSeason 4Ep. 39

It's Never Too Late

Becca is on the road and driving into her feels this week If you have a topic you would like us to talk about on an upcoming episode or would like to nominate someone to join us, we'd love to hear from you! Email us: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and sometimes YouTube @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Dec 05, 202316 minSeason 4Ep. 38

Post Partum is Hard, Man

Solo episode from Amber! Amber talks more about her post partum journey and ways she took control/continues to take care of her mental and physical self during and after baby. If you have a topic or guest you'd like us to bring on the show, shoot us an email: forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com or find us on Facebook & Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Nov 28, 202338 minSeason 4Ep. 37

Change Is A Good Thing: ft Peggy Coffeen

Host of Uplevel Dairy Podcast, Peggy Coffeen, joins us to talk about her huge career shift and how she took control over her health mentally and physically. Join us for a deep conversation with Peggy and make sure to check out her family farm hemp-based wellness products at www.pricbd.com and check out her podcast: Uplevel Dairy Follow us on social media:forwardfarmingpodcast Send us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow Amber: @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby...

Nov 21, 202354 minSeason 4Ep. 36

[REBROADCAST] What You Need to Know Heading Into the Woods ft Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz

If you are a new hunter or a well seasoned deer camp veteran, this episode is for you. We reached out to the Wisconsin DNR to give our listeners a reminder of gun safety, procedures to follow after harvesting a deer, proper garments to wear, and how to introduce your child to hunting. Conservation Warden, Steve Swiertz answers all of these questions and more! Make sure to check out the links we mention in today's episode if you have any questions this hunting season and good luck to all hunters!...

Nov 14, 202326 minSeason 4Ep. 35

Do You Really Know Your Worth?

It's been a while since we had time to catch up! Hear how our harvests went, how bow season is going, and the story of the Butthole Buck. Oh, we also chat about how to know and appreciate your self worth too. Enjoy! If you have a guest or topic suggestion for us, send us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.com Follow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcast Follow Amber @cranberrychats Follow Becca @beccahilby

Nov 07, 202346 minSeason 4Ep. 34

When The Dream Isn't THE Dream

Becca gives a solo update on her life and her transition from dairy farming to her new job!If you have a topic you would like us to cover on an upcoming episode or you would like to be a guest/have a guest suggestion, shoot us an email forwardfarmingpod@gmail.comFollow us on social media @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow Amber @cranberrychatsFollow Becca @beccahilby

Oct 31, 202327 minSeason 4Ep. 33

[REBROADCAST] It's Not Ours, Just Our Turn ft Doug Duren

[REBROADCAST]This week's guest is fresh off the MeatEater and Joe Rogan podcasts to talk about his conservation efforts and steps private land owners can take to better their properties. Doug Duren joins us to share some stories, talk about protecting our environments and answer the burning question: squeaky fresh or fried cheese curds?Make sure to check out www.sharingtheland.com www.dougduren.com and follow Doug on Facebook and Instagram @dougdurenYou can find us at @forwardfarmingpodcast @cra...

Oct 17, 20231 hr 4 min

Don't Forget To Serve Yourself A Big Slice of Humble Pie ft Mikayla McGee

Mikayla came back home to work alongside her dad and grandpa on their family's dairy farm. Tune in to hear how she has brought new ideas and big improvements to their milking barn.Special thanks to our listener, Meghan, for sending us a guest request for Mikayla! If you have someone you would us to bring on as a guest, please send us a DM on Facebook or Instagram @forwardfarmingpodcastFollow us here:Amber @cranberrychatsBecca @beccahilby

Oct 10, 202329 minSeason 4Ep. 32

Cranberry Harvest Breakdown

Let's talk about cranberry harvest! Amber is in full harvest mode and sits down to break down the process from start to finish. If you're not following us on social media, find us over @forwardfarmingpodcast Amber @ cranberrychats Becca @ beccahilby

Oct 03, 202327 minSeason 4Ep. 31
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