In this episode of Grow Getters, Davis Michelsen talks with Katie Dotterer — former dairy farmer, Spanish teacher, and founder of Agvocate.com — about her unique path from the barn to becoming a leading voice in digital ag advocacy. Katie shares how her viral message, “Ask Farmers, Not Google,” reflects her mission to build trust and transparency in agriculture. Katie also dives into the importance of cross-cultural communication on farms, shaped by her background in language education and real-world experience. With insights on resilience, reinvention, and respect, she encourages listeners to embrace change, foster connection, and keep growing.

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In this episode of Grow Getters, host Davis Michelson sits down with Maren Beard of Luna Valley Farm in Decorah, Iowa. Maren and her husband, Tom, raise cows, pigs, and sheep using regenerative farming practices—but they’re best known for their incredible wood-fired pizza, made with ingredients from their farm and other local producers. Maren shares how their farm-to-table pizza nights have become a beloved community tradition, earning recognition from Better Homes and Gardens, The New York Times, AARP Magazine, and Cosmopolitan.

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Chris Riggers came back to the family farm when his uncle retired. But then his dad, Nate, had a serious health issue, pushing Chris into the leadership role sooner than expected. Not only did he take the reins of the fifth-generation Idaho farm, he led the effort to establish Cold Stream Malt & Grain Company, which sells grains directly to breweries and distilleries in the Pacific Northwest. True grow getters, Chris and Nate join Davis on this episode to tell their powerful story.

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