This RanchHER started her career outside ag, later falling back in love with the industry

FarmHer and RanchHer are gearing up for new seasons on RFD-TV.

FarmHER TV Host Kirbe Schnoor spoke with Quincy Atwood, a Specialty Risk Insurance agent, this year at NCBA Cattle Con to learn how she came back to work in the ag industry after starting her professional career outside agriculture.

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