Hey there, I'm so glad you are here!
This space was created for farm women who are navigating the beautiful, messy, and often unseen realities of life on the farm. Here you'll find honest conversations about modern agriculture, motherhood, personal growth, and the everyday experiences that connect us as women living and working in agriculture. Because no one should have to do it alone.
Let's grow together.
I’m Emily.
Minnesota Farmer, Mother, and Educator
Together my husband and I grow corn, soybeans, kids, and cattle on our sixth generation family farm in southern Minnesota. In 2021, I traded in my elementary classroom for the farm and I haven’t looked back since.
Stepping away from my career in education was one of the hardest, while simultaneously one of the most freeing things I have ever done.
I loved my job, but my family and our farm had to start coming first. While taking the leap was a big and scary decision, once I had finally stepped away after the last day of school, I realized I was right where I needed to be. Since then, I have been navigating this 'new' life I am living; each day fine tuning what my roles are. No two days are the same on the farm. I didn’t realize how much I would appreciate the variety. Every day I find myself in the midst of different tasks. Whether it is snuggling our children, learning how to drive a tractor, making meals, sharing on social media, organizing family logistics, or anything in between...no two days are the same. Just the way I like it.
Girl, let go of the guilt.
Upon deciding to make a change to my career and lifestyle, I found myself feeling guilty. Guilty because it felt as if I was letting go of my lifelong dream and the years of education I navigated to get to my classroom. I have earned my Bachelors in Elementary Education as well as my Masters in Teaching and Learning. Even though I am not in a traditional classroom anymore, I have discovered I am able to use my education and talents as a teacher to educate an entirely different group of 'students'.
Feel the heart, soul, and passion rooted in the American farm family.
On our farm you will find Ryan and I working together with our four young children by our sides. Passion is at the heart of everything we do on our farm. Our family is deeply rooted in the land and the community in which we farm. Ryan and I are the sixth generation, and our children the seventh. The roots in which our farm has grown on have fostered a passion for soil health, forward thinking, as well as ongoing learning and education. I'm passionate about sharing the real story of farming, encouraging women to embrace their role in agriculture with confidence, and creating a community where farm women feel seen, understood, and supported.
Choosing my joy.
Farming hasn’t always come naturally to me, and if I'm being completely honest, there are many days I still struggle. I didn't grow up on a farm which can present its own unique set of challenges when 'adjusting' to this lifestyle. In spite of it all, each day I open up my mind and my heart to the beauty around me and CHOOSE to deepen my understanding. I have discovered unexpected joy in sharing my journey and our modern day life on the farm with my online communities. I hope you'll take a look around and hang out for a while. I'd love it if you'd join me over on socials so I can get to know YOU.