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In this episode of 'Ag Talk - Your Story Matters,' Venessa Wood interviews Judy Wagner, a trailblazer and legend in the agricultural and rodeo industries. Judy shares her journey from growing up in a ranching community in Avon, Montana as the eldest of eight siblings to becoming a prominent figure in the Western industry. She discusses her time as Chief Marketing Officer at Montana Silversmiths, her entrepreneurial success with Gator Ropes, and her philosophy on marketing and customer relationships. The conversation also covers the creation of the documentary 'Nice Job Cowgirl' by McFarland Productions, which honors Judy's remarkable career and influential mentorship. Judy emphasizes the importance of storytelling, faith, and community in her work and shares her future plans post-retirement.

Catch the trailer for "Nice Job Cowgirl" here: https://filmfreeway.com/NiceJobCowgirlTheJudyWagnerStory and you can catch the full documentary on Cowboy Channel Plus.

Connect with Judy here: https://jwjudywagner.com/

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Venessa Wood hosts a discussion on water conservation in agriculture, featuring an interview with Krysta, owner of the Rural Podcast Network, and later a detailed conversation with Senator Charles Perry. Key topics include the importance of new water supply developments, the economic impact of water scarcity on Texas and Arizona agriculture, and efforts to ban lab-grown meat in the state.

Senator Perry elaborates on his legislative work focusing on water supply through desalination, brackish aquifer developments, and interstate water agreements, as well as the broader challenges and opportunities in agricultural policy.

Catch it all in this episode!

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In this episode of Ag Talk, Venessa is sitting down with Erica Carduillo, a first-generation farmer and rancher from Colorado. Erica shares her transition from city life in the suburbs to farming on a 33-acre property in Wellington, Colorado. She discusses the unexpected emotional and spiritual journey of raising and processing animals, the importance of utilizing every part of the animal, and the support she's received from the agricultural community. Erica also talks about the benefits of value-added products like beef tallow for both cooking and skincare, and the power of social media in building community and business.

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Thank you for joining us at Ag Talk hosted by Ag Women Connect! America's Platform for Women in Agriculture. " Your Story Matters." We love recognizing our women in this industry! Go to www.agwomenconnect.com to find out a little more about us, and how you can connect with other women in agriculture! Want to be a speaker? You can reach us at AgWomenConnect@gmail.com

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