The Dairy Hour Podcast
Welcome to the Dairy Hour Podcast, where rural charm meets personal growth! Join us as we milk every moment for wisdom, self-improvement, and mental wellness. I’m your host, Val Lavigne, a rural dairy farming mom with a passion for filling hearts while never forgetting to fill my own cup. Get ready for insightful conversations, empowering tips, and a splash of fun and laughs off course! Let’s cultivate growth, nourish our minds, and embrace the journey together. This is the Dairy Hour Podcast – where every episode is a breath of fresh air and the inspiration you need to be your best self! If you love this podcast, please leave a review and share with a friend! To be considered as a guest on the show, please email at Dairygalval@icloud.com or inquire on www.dairygalval.com
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Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
Wednesday Sep 20, 2023
This kicks off a mini series of small Ag businesses that are doing great things! Elizabeth has a fascinating story about growing up in the Netherlands and eventually finding herself residing in Texas with not just one, but TWO great Ag Businesses with her husband and son! 4-D Ag Fashion provides awesome calf jackets, waterproof clothing, pouches, safety vests, and more, while 4-D Ag World provides barn rubber, headlocks, stall loops, curtains, fans, and more! You can find them on social media at @4d_ag_fashion (Instagram) or @4-D Ag Fashion (Facebook) and their website www.4dagfashion.com
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
What an honor to have this guest on for our Season 1 Finale! On this week's show, we head to Vermont and visit with the one and only Elle St. Pierre (and her new baby, Ivan!)! We talk about growing up on a dairy farm, how she ended up being an Olympian and world class Track Athlete, as well as how she plans to make her comeback to competition after having her son! You can find her on social media at @elleruns_4_her_life (Instagram) or @Elle St Pierre (Facebook)
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
Wednesday Jul 26, 2023
On this week's show, we head to the Sunshine State of Florida and visit with David Hafner (Farmer Advocate), an advocate for ALL Ag! We talk about finding your true calling, returning to your roots, and giving back to the community that helped to shape you into the person you are today. This is a great episode about how life steers you in the right direction, even if you don't realize it at the time. Tune in and give it a listen, you won't regret it! You can find him on social media at @Farmer_Advocate (Instagram) or @Farmer Advocate - David Hafner (Facebook)
Please, if you like this episode, please share it on social media or with friends and tag @DairyGalVal !
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
New Jersey isn't all city and beaches!! On this week's show, we head to a dairy farm in New Jersey to visit with Sarah Lyness! We talk about how she ended up falling in love with cows at a young age (even though she didn't live on a farm), Holsteins vs. Jerseys, having a milk processing plant, BEING AN ATTORNEY, and everything in between! You can find her on social media at @springrun.dairy (Instagram) or @SpringRunDairy (Facebook)
Please, if you like this episode, please share it on social media or with friends and tag @DairyGalVal !
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
On this week's show, we head to the Badger State of Wisconsin! This week we visit with the one and only Annaliese Wegner of Modern Day Farm Chick and talk about all of the things including being a mom on the farm, twin life, and a whole bunch of FUN! You don't want to miss this episode! You can find her on social media at @ModFarmChick (Instagram) or @ModernDayFarmChick (Facebook)
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Northern NY and a Masters Degree Student in Minnesota! This week we visit with Kathryn Bosely about being involved in her family's small grazing herd and going above and beyond as a student in science, all while educating consumers about dairy farming! You can find her on social media at @CowNerd
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Maine! This week we head to the Pine Tree State and visit with Isabel Mullin where we talk about everything from her Political Science degree to her tiny house and how she ended up going from working in the capitol of Maine to being a dairy farmer! You can find her on Instagram at @IsabelOnTheFarm
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in New Mexico! Enjoy this week's fun conversation with Daniel Vander Dussen of @The Milkman and Milkmaid about farming in New Mexico, being married to the one and only New Mexico Milkmaid and the fun adventures of his life.
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Maryland! Join Alice Crothers of @HeelsandHolsteins and myself as we talk about how Alice grew up to be a dairy farmer with her husband and kids on a multigenerational farm in Maryland!
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
On this week's show, we explore why does she like milk! In this episode with Hailey Pipher, the face behind @ShelikesMilk on Instagram and Facebook, we dive into her farming roots, why she likes milk, and how she got to where she is today... plus some other fun along the way!
Please, if you like this episode, please share it on social media or with friends and tag @DairyGalVal !
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com