Monday, March 4, 2024
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FarmHers and RanchHers share their journey to becoming strong leaders in agriculture. Janie Johnson and Kirbe Schnoor host from CattleCon 2024 in Orlando, Florida, featuring three remarkable women – Brandi Buzzard, Quincy Atwood, and Macey Hurst – who come from different backgrounds, but are united by their passion for agriculture.
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