Forward Farming
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
That's a Wrap for 2021
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What a year! What were our highlights and biggest lessons learned in 2021 and what do we have planned for 2022?Thank you all for joining us this year!...
Winter Time in CranLand
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi guys! This week we are talking about what life is like for a cranberry grower in the winter months. I don't know about you, but I am already missin...
This Episode is Just Our Highs, Lows, and Goals
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a few weeks but we are back together again and we have A LOT to catch up on! Come catch up with us on life on and off the farms and tell us-...
Thirty Flirty and Thriving
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
lolololol jk but I am turning 30 this week. Here's some advice/things I wish I could tell my 19 year old self about my 20's. What's something you wish...
Origins: Farming With the Hilbys
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Another story tiiiiime! Grab more snacks and another drink because it's time to hear Becca's story. It all started on a hot summer day....and almost e...
Origins: CranberryChats
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Story time! It's time to sit back and grab a snack and hear about Amber's coming of age story. Did she always want to work on the marsh? Why did she q...
How Are You, Like, Really? Q&A Time!
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, we answered- again! Let's sit down and chat. It's been a while! Did you know we are on YouTube? Tune in for unedited episodes over on our p...
Agvocating? Nah, We're Just Farmers Sharing Our Story!
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Interested in sharing your farm story but not sure where or how to start? Social media is a great tool to get started, but there's so much more to exp...
Jack Jack. Sweeeeet Jack Jack
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Not all birth stories are scary! Becca shares her experiences with all three of her kids (more like 2.5....sorry Joe!). Becca also talks about how her...
On The Front Porch with the Rural Housewives
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mary & Angela, from On the Front Porch, invited Amber onto their podcast as a guest back in July to talk about her highs and lows of working through p...
Wait...This Is Still a Farm Podcast, Right?
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Amber & Becca are back together again to give farm updates, work life balance, and parking lot heart breaks. Make sure to follow us on Facebook & Inst...
Don't Have Sex, Because You Will Get Pregnant and Die!
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just kidding...Kind of. Amber talks all about the birth of Porter and how she's adjusting to being a new mom. We will (hopefully) be back next week wi...
Pardon the Accent- Talkin Farmers Markets with Megan Harris
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What's an instant way for farmers to connect with the community? Farmers markets! Becca is joined by Megan Harris to talk about their experiences with...
Leaders of the Land ft Rachel Gerbitz
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HUGE thank you to Wisconsin Farm Bureau for sponsoring today's episode! For more information regarding the Leaders of the Land series, head on over to...
Reunited And It Feels So Good- What Have We Been Up To?
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Trigger Warning- We talk about a lot of pregnancy/labor/post partum things this episode. If you find that triggering, this might not be the best episo...
These Are A Few of My Favorite Things- CranberryChats Edition
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't know about you guys, but I love hearing what people are loving! Today I break down some of my favorite items for the marsh, what I'm loving at...
Reining In Your Passions ft Jenna Dempze
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Growing up as a farm kid, what do you do if you have passions that will take you outside of the farm? Are you brave enough to chase those passions or ...
A Cranberry Growers Least Favorite F Word...Flea Beetle ft: cranberry.pam
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's talk pests. bugs. creepy crawlies. the forbidden subject! Bugs are everywhere- even in your own garden! How do cranberry growers handle pests an...
Quick Lil Update
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There's going to be a few changes over the next few weeks on the podcast! If you want a special guest on the show, reach out and let us know! If YOU w...
Bless This Mess- One Year Later
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
HOLY MOLY WE MADE IT ONE WHOLE YEAR WITH FORWARD FARMING!!! Thank you to each and every one of you for listening to our show and showing us so much lo...
Forward Farming Fathers
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let's hear it for the boys!!! You heard the mom advice last week, now it's time to put the dad's in the spotlight to hear what advice they come up wit...
Modern Day Farm Mom Advice ft Annaliese Wegner
22 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As our pregnancies wind down, things are finally starting to feel real! As a first time mom, Amber is hitting the panic alarm and has ALL the question...
What's the Buzz About Honeybees- Matt & Sarah McLean
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the honeybees are busy working on the cranberry marsh, now is the perfect time to talk to beekeepers, Matt & Sarah McLean AKA @homesteadinthehood o...
A True Dairy Queen: Alice in Dairyland
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful tiiiiiime of the year! It's June Dairy Month! To help us kick things off, we welcome the 73rd AND 74th reigning Alice in Dairy...
MisCRANceptions
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered why cranberries grow in water or why cranberry growers have the easiest job ever? This is the episode for you! (SPOILER: they don't!) Jo...
Mooooosconceptions: Misconceptions Surrounding the Dairy Industry
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what really goes on at a dairy farm? We asked you to send in your assumptions about the dairy industry and Becca is here to clear the air....
MISCONCEPTIONS: Veal
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we tackle the topic of veal! Thank you to @newmexicomilkmaid @dairycarrie and @calfvet_ for bringing attention to this method of farming- we...
Corey from The 6ohwait....Wisconsin Clothing Co!
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Please give Corey a big warm welcome to the podcast! Corey is a Wisconsin native who built the Wisconsin Clothing Company from the ground up and conti...
Episode Swap! Farm Traveler Podcast- Trevor Williams
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by fellow podcaster, Trevor Williams, host of The Farm Traveler Podcast! We pick his brain on all things podcasting, his favor...
Preggie Probs: How We Deal With Pregnancy During The Busy Season
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hello and welcome to our therapy session! Being a pregnant farmer is TOUGH! Especially when you're in peak busy season. Find out how we are dealing wi...
The Ball Is In Your Court- How To Juggle It All
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been feeling overwhelmed and wondered how people appear to have everything under control? Spoiler alert! They probably don't and are struggli...
It's a Love Story, Baby Just Say "Sure"- How You All Met Your Significant Others
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We asked you to send us your love stories and boy, was it entertaining! As a hint, a lot of you met over beer and a tractor pull. Also, how does Quizn...
I'd Tap That! Danielle Buck
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we learn all about maple syrup from Danielle Buck, aka @nrs.maple.farmgirl on Instagram. Danielle and her family operate North Road Sugarworks a...
Spring Time on the Farm
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With warmer temperatures, dare we say it's starting to feel like spring!? Find out what new tasks come with the changing seasons and why we spend so m...
This Is How We Roll: Podcasting 101
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how/why we started our podcast? Are you thinking about starting your own podcast and have no idea where to start? Here's the rundown on wh...
Is It Spring Yet?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you would like to help Texas winter storm victims, here are some resources to check out: Houston Food Bank- test "ABC13" to 41444give.salvationarmy...
Oh Baby!
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You heard it here first! Make sure to follow us on Instagram: @forwardfarmingpodcast @cranberrychats & @farmingwiththehilbys
For Better or For Worse: Marrying Into the Family Business
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dan is back to ramble on about his experience marrying into the cranberry industry with no prior farm experience. Hear what he thinks about working wi...
Tessa From Ludwig Farmstead Creamery
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we welcome Tessa Pacion from Ludwig Farmstead Creamery to walk us through the cheese making process! We finally get answers on the difference be...
Let's Get CHEESY
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When you say Wisconsin.... you said it all- especially when it comes to cheese! Find out some cheesy facts, our favorite types of cheese, and the must...
Hello 2021. We Are BACK!
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
New year, new us!? Nahhhhh! We are back from our holiday break to talk about our goals (or lack thereof) for 2021 and what we have been up to! If you'...
And That's a Wrap on 2020
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020 was a year for the books! We want to thank all of you for your support with our little podcast dream and can't wait to come back in 2021 bigger a...
You're A Mean One...Mr. LINT LICKER
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's officially time to get into the Christmas spirit! We test our Christmas movie knowledge and play this or that holiday edition. We only have one m...
Baby It's Cold Outside
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of our favorite questions we get is, "so do you just go on vacation all winter?" WE WISH! Winter is one of our busiest seasons! Find out what we d...
You Know What Happens When You Assume... Answering Your Assumptions
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Happy post-Thanksgiving! We want to keep topics light over the holiday season while still having fun! This week we debunk some of your assumptions abo...
Make a Big Impact. Shop Small
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This holiday season it is so important to shop small businesses! We share some of our favorite shops and their Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals! Check ...
Could We Handle Each Other's Jobs? Q&A pt 2
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
You asked and we answered AGAIN! What's on our Christmas list? What's our favorite coffee drink? IS A HOT DOG A SANDWICH??? We answer all of these bur...
Cassie Sonnentag
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, we welcome Cassie Sonnentag, AKA @farmondrywoodcreek , and talk about her roll with the Wisconsin Farm Bureau, how much we lov...
Stop. Collaborate and Listen
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back after a week of technical difficulties! This week we talk about the importance of social media collaborations and try to cram in as many m...
These Are My Confessions
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We asked our listeners to send us their best and most embarrassing farm stories and they did not disappoint! Check us out on Instagram: @cranberrychat...
#BlessThisMess pt 2
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This may come as a surprise...but we had a difficult time coming up with a topic for this week's episode! We talk about some of our favorite podcasts,...
Just Keep Swimming- How We Deal With Busy Times
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Life gets crazy and hectic and sometimes it feels like you're drowning. We talk about how we deal with those times and what helps us. When in doubt......
Ag Talk With Alex
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Missouri farmer/rancher, Alex Templeton joins us to talk about her experience growing up and now working on her family's Angus beef ranch. We also hea...
Get to Know Your Farmer: Selling at the Farmer's Market
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Becca shares what it's like to be a farmer at a local farmer's market and all the struggles and joys that go along with it. Looking for more behind th...
You Asked, We Answered! Random Q&A
15 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We asked our audience to submit their most random questions and they did not disappoint! What would we be doing if we weren't farming? What kind of de...
Cranberry Harvest or Willy Wonka's Factory? You Decide.
08 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we talk all about cranberry harvest and answer some of the most requested questions! If you haven't yet, please don't forget to leave us a five ...
Ovaries to the Floovaries- Meet the Husbands
01 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dan and Joey join us this week to give us an insight into their lives, how they got into farming, and a lot of other weird things. #BlessThisMess
WhYs It SpIcY- Our Lives As Farmers And Wives
25 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bless this mess...today we talk about our lives on the farm before and after marriage and kids. We also offer a few bits of relationship advice and ho...
Modern Day Farm Chick- Social Media Friends IRL
18 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Please welcome Annaliese Wegner, AKA Modern Day Farm Chick, to the show! Not only was she our first guest, BUT we were all able to meet face to face t...
Don't Worry, Be Happy. How We Manage to Stay Positive
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Farming can be hard. Social media and farming can be harder. Listen to how we manage to stay on the sunny side of life and keep laughing (mostly at ou...
A Day In The Life
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder what a normal day is like on the cranberry marsh or dairy farm? So would we! Tune in to find out what our "normal" is like and stick aroun...
Just Do the Dang Thing
28 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Things get....juicy...this week as we talk about our lives on social media. We also share some of our favorite tips and tricks on how to start your ow...
Farming With The Hilbys
21 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's Beccas turn in the hot seat on this week's episode. Tune in to hear about her journey into farming and what life has been like since. We also dis...
Cranberry Chats
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our first official episode! Join in as we get to know Amber and her life on and off the cranberry marsh.
Bless This Mess
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Forward Farming