“Whether you do it alone or have help, just do it. The opportunity wouldn’t be put in front of you if it wasn’t meant to be.”
Cedar Creek Livestock — Union Bridge, Carroll County Md
What inspired you to pursue a career in agriculture, and what keeps you passionate about it today?
Pursuing a career in agriculture came easy with it being my husbands passion. Raising pigs for kids to show all over the United States keeps me passionate. From watching them learn life lessons in raising and caring for the animal to getting to watch the effort they put in at all level of livestock shows makes it all worth while and puts a smile on your face.
What is the biggest challenge you've faced as a woman in farming, and how did you overcome it?
Not just a woman but also a mom to 3 has been the biggest struggle. There is no set time frame no schedule to follow. Animals need to eat everyday, pigs needs to farrow lambs need to lamb. It all need attention. But what a better way to teach your children that lesson in life and include them in it all.
Are you a first-generation farmer, or are you carrying on a family legacy?
I'm a second generation farmer. My grandparents on both sides owned farms. My husbands family is also farmer. But together my husband and I started our new business in selling and breeding show pigs and lambs."
What is one piece of advice you would give to the next generation of young women entering the agricultural field?
It's gonna be tough and you're gonna have struggles. Whether you do it alone or have help, just do it. The opportunity wouldn't be put in front of you if it wasn't meant to be. Work hard.
What is the most rewarding part of your day-to-day life on the farm?
Seeing new life come into the world. We farrow multiple sows during the winter time. I seeing multiple babies in the crate with the sow and knowing you helped with that is the best.
