
Proactive Advocacy in the Age of AI | Michele Payn
In this episode of the Next Generation podcast, Lauren Moylan interviews Michele Payn, an advocate for agriculture, author, and speaker. They discuss the intersection of AI and agriculture, the import...
3 Feb 202558min

Planning for the Future of Agriculture with Non-Familial Succession | Ashlee Westerhold
In this episode, Lauren Moylan interviews Ashlee Westerhold, the director of the Office of Farm and Ranch Transition at Kansas State University. They discuss the importance of succession planning in a...
27 Jan 20251h

From Suburbs to the Cattle Industry | Meredith Volquardsen
In this episode, Lauren Moylan interviews Meredith Volquardsen, a graduate student in Ag and Applied Economics at the University of Wyoming. Meredith shares her inspiring journey from a suburban upbri...
20 Jan 20251h 5min

Rural By Choice | Jackie Mundt
In this engaging conversation, Jackie Mundt shares her journey from a successful career in agribusiness to returning to rural Kansas to continue her family's farming legacy. She discusses the challeng...
13 Jan 20251h 6min

Influencing Agriculture Through Social Media | Michelle Miller
In this episode of the Next Generation podcast, Lauren Moylan interviews Michelle Miller, known as The Farm Babe, who shares her journey from a city girl to a passionate advocate for agriculture. Mich...
6 Jan 202556min

24 Things I Learned in 2024
In this episode, Lauren reflects on 24 key lessons learned throughout 2024, encompassing both personal and professional growth. She emphasizes the importance of trusting the timing of one's journey, t...
30 Des 202433min

From Loss to Growth in Farming | Matt and Janna Splitter
Matt and Janna Splitter share their journey of taking over a family farming operation, highlighting the challenges and triumphs they faced along the way. From navigating the emotional transition after...
23 Des 20241h 12min

Revitalizing Rural Communities as Ag Professionals | Alissa Kirchhoff
In this episode, Alissa Kirchhoff shares her journey from growing up in Wichita to becoming a veterinarian in rural Kansas. She discusses the challenges and rewards of serving a small community, the i...
16 Des 202457min



















