Articles tagged under: Agricult-HER
Agricult-HER: An Interview with Betsy Jensen
Published March 19, 2024
Betsy Jensen and her husband, Brian, farm near the Canadian border at Stephen, Minnesota. "If you had told 16-year-old Betsy this was her life, she would have laughed at you pretty hard. That’s probably what makes it the most hilarious…Agricult-HER: A Practical Passion
Published March 18, 2024
As a student at the University of Minnesota Crookston, Kristie Sundeen planned to pursue equine management and agriculture business. While she loved horses, Sundeen soon realized she had another passion that was maybe a bit more practical. “I kind of…Agricult-HER: Relationships Matter
Published March 17, 2024
Carolyn Olson farms at Cottonwood, Minnesota and is the first female vice president of the Minnesota Farm Bureau Federation. “For a long time, I struggled with imposter syndrome and felt like I didn't have what it took,” Olson told RRFN.…Agricult-HER: Say ‘Yes’
Published March 17, 2024
Minnesota Farmers Union Vice President Anne Schwagerl believes the policies made in St. Paul and Washington, D.C. have a real-life impact on the ability to farm. “This is work that I find very valuable. I continue to do that work,…Agricult-HER: Grounded in the Agriculture Community
Published March 13, 2024
For the past 17 years, Bev Durgan has led the Extension program for the University of Minnesota. She took on the role when Extension was going through a reorganization. “There were a lot of people concerned about the future of…Agricult-HER: Leah Halverson With a Nod to the Past & a Look to the Future
Published March 11, 2024
Leah and her brothers are the fourth generation of her family growing potatoes. This legacy began with Leah’s great grandfather, Hallie Halverson, in 1928 with ten acres outside of Forest River, North Dakota. Black Gold Farms now grows potatoes throughout…Agricult-HER: Creating Footsteps to Follow
Published March 8, 2024
Wheaton, Minnesota farmer Jamie Beyer wanted to set an example for her daughters and show them that there was an opportunity to be involved in the family farming operation. “I realized that if I didn't get involved in the farm,…Agricult-HER: A Lifelong Passion
Published March 7, 2024
A life in agriculture was never a question for North Dakota FSA Executive Director Marcy Svenningsen. Growing up on her family cattle operation only fueled the passion she had for the industry and the people in it. “You know, some…Agricult-HER: Lift Each Other Up
Published March 6, 2024
When asked, Minnesota Farm Service Agency State Director Whitney Place was reluctant to give advice. However, Place said it is important for women in agriculture to lift each other up. “There are people willing to be your mentor, be your…