Wednesday Nov 05, 2025

08: Pull Up A Bale with Abby Shipley!

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Let's Pull Up A Bale with Abby Shipley!

@thegingerhillfarmer

www.thegingerhillfarmer.com

Host: Val Lavigne

@DairyGalVal

http://www.pullupabale.com

Summary

In this episode of the Pull Up a Bale podcast, host Val Lavigne speaks with Abby Shipley, a farmer, mom, and entrepreneur. Abby shares her journey from childhood in a farming community to becoming a business owner with her brand, Ginger Hill Farmer. The conversation explores the challenges and joys of rural life, balancing family and work, and the importance of community and social media in agriculture. Abby emphasizes the value of doing what you love and the lessons learned along the way, including the idea that everything is figureoutable. The episode concludes with rapid-fire questions that reveal more about Abby's personality and interests.

Takeaways

Abby Shipley is a farmer, mom, and entrepreneur.

She runs a business called Ginger Hill Farmer, focusing on farm-themed apparel.

Abby's journey includes a strong involvement in 4-H and FFA from a young age.

She transitioned from a corporate career in retail to running her own business.

Family involvement in agriculture is a key theme in Abby's life.

Social media plays a significant role in connecting with customers and sharing farm life.

Abby emphasizes the importance of doing what you love and loving what you do.

She believes that everything is figureoutable and encourages others to seek help when needed.

Balancing family life and business is a challenge but rewarding.

Abby enjoys sharing her experiences and connecting with the farming community.

Sound Bites

"Do what you love, love what you do."

"Everything is figureoutable!"

"I had no clue how to build a website."

Chapters