Pull Up A Bale Podcast
🎙️ Welcome to the Pull Up a Bale Podcast
Hosted by Val Lavigne | www.pullupabale.com
Pull Up a Bale is where real stories from rural life meet bold, unfiltered conversations about the future of agriculture. Hosted by dairy farmer, homeschooling mom, and agvocate Val Lavigne, this podcast invites farmers, ranchers, educators, and everyday rural changemakers to pull up a bale and share what’s really going on — the challenges, the purpose, the grit, and the heart behind the work.
From legacy and leadership to motherhood, mental health, and the power of storytelling, this show is a seat at the table for voices that often go unheard — and it’s all about building community through conversation.
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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
New Jersey isn't all city and beaches!! On this week's show, we head to a dairy farm in New Jersey to visit with Sarah Lyness! We talk about how she ended up falling in love with cows at a young age (even though she didn't live on a farm), Holsteins vs. Jerseys, having a milk processing plant, BEING AN ATTORNEY, and everything in between! You can find her on social media at @springrun.dairy (Instagram) or @SpringRunDairy (Facebook)
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
Wednesday Jul 12, 2023
On this week's show, we head to the Badger State of Wisconsin! This week we visit with the one and only Annaliese Wegner of Modern Day Farm Chick and talk about all of the things including being a mom on the farm, twin life, and a whole bunch of FUN! You don't want to miss this episode! You can find her on social media at @ModFarmChick (Instagram) or @ModernDayFarmChick (Facebook)
Please, if you like this episode, please share it on social media or with friends and tag @DairyGalVal !
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
Wednesday Jul 05, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Northern NY and a Masters Degree Student in Minnesota! This week we visit with Kathryn Bosely about being involved in her family's small grazing herd and going above and beyond as a student in science, all while educating consumers about dairy farming! You can find her on social media at @CowNerd
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
Wednesday Jun 28, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Maine! This week we head to the Pine Tree State and visit with Isabel Mullin where we talk about everything from her Political Science degree to her tiny house and how she ended up going from working in the capitol of Maine to being a dairy farmer! You can find her on Instagram at @IsabelOnTheFarm
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
Wednesday Jun 21, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in New Mexico! Enjoy this week's fun conversation with Daniel Vander Dussen of @The Milkman and Milkmaid about farming in New Mexico, being married to the one and only New Mexico Milkmaid and the fun adventures of his life.
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
Wednesday Jun 14, 2023
On this week's show, we explore being a dairy farmer in Maryland! Join Alice Crothers of @HeelsandHolsteins and myself as we talk about how Alice grew up to be a dairy farmer with her husband and kids on a multigenerational farm in Maryland!
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
Wednesday Jun 07, 2023
On this week's show, we explore why does she like milk! In this episode with Hailey Pipher, the face behind @ShelikesMilk on Instagram and Facebook, we dive into her farming roots, why she likes milk, and how she got to where she is today... plus some other fun along the way!
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You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
Thursday Jun 01, 2023
On this week's show, explore what it is like to be a Florida dairy farmer and some of the unique challenges that come along with farming in the sunshine state with Brittany Nickerson- Thurlow, a multi-generational dairy farmer and co-op leader!
You can find me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube @DairyGalVal and you can contact me via www.dairygalval.com
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Wednesday May 31, 2023
Welcome to the Dairy Hour Podcast, where every farmer has a story! Here is my story and how I got to where I am today. Please come along for the ride with me.
You can find more information about me on most major social media platforms @Dairy Gal Val as well as on my website www.dairygalval.com
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Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
Join me on an adventure, talking to farmers all over the United States and around the globe!