Spring 2021 Advocate's to Follow Round Up
Join us for our spring 2021 advocate round up of those on social media that are doing an outstanding job of promoting and encouraging questions about ranching, farming, rodeo, and the western way of life! If you have a favorite, comment on this post to have them featured for our next season!
One of the most important components of being in the western lifestyle and subsequently having a social media following is to share the truths behind the western way of life. There are many advocates with both micro influencing accounts and macro influencing accounts that are changing the world and helping to showcase the lifestyle and our heartfelt passion for this industry.
If you don’t see your favorite agricultural, ranching or rodeo advocate, comment below their links and we will share them in our next feature of advocates!
Courtenay DeHoff aka The #FancyLadyCowgirl
You might remember Courtenay DeHoff from our episode 46 of the That Western Life podcast with hosts Katie Schrock and Rachel Owens-Sarno! Coining the phrase “Fancy Lady Cowgirl,” her entire life has taken off but it wasn’t an overnight success. Jumping deep into the nitty gritty of finding her way of loving media, broadcasting, rodeo and ranching, Courtenay is telling the tales of more than just “Cowgirl Problems” (aka the name of her podcast).
Girls Eat Beef Too aka Markie Hageman
When it comes to the perfect combination of humor, sass and fact - Girls Eat Beef Too is the page you want to make sure you’re following. Markie Hageman is a freelance agricultural writer and has worked with a variety of crops before finding her stride and passion in the beef industry. Promoting women as grillers, beef chefs and ranchers, Markie was featured on our podcast multiple times regarding Girls Eat Beef Too and co-commentating during the first ever National Finals Breakaway Roping.
Ashley Alderson
If you are looking to start a business, specifically a boutique, in the western industries than Ashley Alderson is your go-to! Not only is she knowledgeable about building an empire, scaling a boutique, and more, she’s also a ranch kid and rodeo mom. P.S. She’s also a former Miss Rodeo America featured in our “Way are they now” campaign!
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New York Farm Girls
Much Anticipated, Farm Bill is Released (Dec. 2018)
The much anticipated Farm Bill was released on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018. The plan passed by the narrowest of margins, receiving no Democrat votes. What does it mean? Here’s a breakdown of some of the best articles we’ve seen.
Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Washington, D.C. (December 11, 2018) - The much anticipated Farm Bill was released on the evening of Monday, December 10, 2018. The plan passed by the narrowest of margins, receiving no Democrat votes. What does it mean? Here’s a breakdown of some of the best articles we’ve seen. Tell us your thoughts in the comments below!
Quick Facts on the Farm Bill
Republicans and President Trump wanted stricter rules for SNAP but those changes are out.
The legislation will cost $867 billion over the next 10 years.
Industrial Hemp will be legalized.
Specific forest thinning projects ranging from 3,000 to 4,500 acres will be exempt from the public comment period - this topic was brought into light in due part by the recent devastating California wildfires.
There is hope the bill could be passed by this Friday. It passed in the Senate on Monday night 87-13.