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RanchHER is gearing up for a season on RFD-TV, and host FarmHER TV Kirbe Schnoor is helping spread the news from NCBA Cattle Con!

FarmHER and RanchHER are gearing up for new seasons on RFD-TV, and FarmHER TV host Kirbe Schnoor is helping spread the news.

She talks with Traci Rodemeyer of CaseIH as she describes her career journey as well as advice for young women trying to get their foot in the door.

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