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It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! Natalie and Tara are back from traveling and are shaking things up for this weekly series. The candid conversation isn’t changing but some of the segments have changed. Take a look! Updates from Natalie and Tara Ag Fact: How big is a bale of cotton? Industry News: Follow Up on White House Nutrition Conference, China’s Fishing Habits and a Pledge to Sustainability Weekly Discovery: Gucci Last 3 Tabs   Natalie’s Last Three Search Tabs Successful Entrepreneurs Who Have Failed Goldie Lew Jewelry VRBO.com (To find their VRBO for Stagecoach next year. Don’t miss this part of the convo!) Tara’s Last Three Search Tabs Bill Gates Admitting That Not Eating Meat Won’t Save the Planet Flight for Natalie to Denver for a Conference (full explanation in the show) A Time Management Course Offered by Marie Forlio Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Elevate the Online Course launches on Monday, join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot! Follow the new Discover Ag on Instagram Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/040-is-ag-having-its-moment   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, Natalie and Tara typically cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things they are currently coveting, and community recipes, but today’s Candid Conversation is LIVE from Honor the Harvest USFRA in Nevada, Iowa! In this episode of Candid Conversations Natalie and Tara are excited to cover live updates from Honor the Harvest hosted by the US Farmers and Rancher in Action.   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.  Learn more about US Farmers and Ranchers in Action Listen to Jack Bobo’s episode about agriculture being part of the solution Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/036-honor-the-harvest   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Fast Food Goes Vegan we cover: Farm and Ranch Updates: Back to School! Tara’s Currently Coveting: Lone River Ranch-Ritas A Candid Conversation About Fast Food Going Vegan Community Recipe: Roast Beef Sliders from @emilyponwith   Resources and links mentioned in this episode Advocacy Resource Guide: A multipage document of resource/paper/article links for you to access and use in all your advocacy efforts. Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online: Not sure where to start your journey of sharing online? Start HERE with our Top 3 Tips for Sharing Online. Elevate Your Instagram Toolkit: This self-guided toolkit will help you elevate your presence on Instagram. Find tips on bio optimizations, stories, and more! Elevate the Online Course launches again in October, make sure to join the newsletter to stay up to date on the release to snag your spot.  Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/032-fast-food-goes-vegan   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: White House Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara Tara is currently coveting her favorite store in New Mexico, Turquoise by the Water. You can check them out via their website or follow them on Instagram. A candid conversation about the upcoming Conference on Hunger and the Food Compass Community Recipe: Tater Tot Hotdish: Make sure to visit Rural Soul for the full recipe and her notes through each step. Enjoy!   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Check out Nina Teicholz Book, “Big Fat Surprise” on Amazon Download the Instagram Tool Kit for Auditing Your Online Presence Join our monthly Book Club Visit our website, Elevate Ag Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/028-white-house-conference-on-hunger-and-the-food-compass-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen

Today, we are excited to have an Advocacy episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics around advocating for agriculture and interviewing changemakers in the industry who are passionate about ag. In this episode of GMOs, Organic Labeling, and Food Myths with the Food Science Babe, we cover several important topics including:  Debunking common myths in the food industry The lack of information about GMOs Food regulations and labels in the US vs Europe How to change from a defensive advocate approach to an offensive approach   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Connect with the Food Science Babe on Instagram or Facebook Visit our website, Elevate Ag Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram Sign up for our Newsletter  Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open!  Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/027-advocacy-gmos-organic-labeling-and-food-myths-with-the-food-science-babe   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Inflation Reduction Act and Agriculture we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara What Natalie and Tara are current coveting and this week it is the Wild West Kidz Books (discount below) A candid conversation about the recently passed Inflation Reduction Act and how it works with Agriculture Community Recipe: Homemade Butter Syrup   Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Sign up for our Advocacy Resource Guide Check out Wild West Kidz Books, use code: ELEVATE for 25% Off Your First Subscription Box Join our monthly Book Club Visit our website, Elevate Ag Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/026-inflation-reduction-act-and-agriculture-candid-conversations-with-natalie-kovarik-and-tara-vander-dussen Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

It’s Thursday, which means it’s time for a Candid Conversation! In these episodes, we’ll cover life updates from the ranch (Natalie) and the farm (Tara), things we are currently obsessed with, community recipes, or industry news. In this episode of Candid Conversations: Global Anti-Meat Narrative & the Benefits of Collagen we cover: Life updates from both Natalie and Tara What Natalie and Tara are current coveting, which happens to be collagen this week A candid conversation about the global anti-meat narrative Community Recipe: Zesty Potato Salad, created by Carley Smith aka the Fairy Gutmother, and Shared by Strohauer Farms Resources and links mentioned in this episode: Check out Modere Collagen Listen to Episode 021 with Caroline Nelson on her take on grass-fed meat. Sign up for our Newsletter Join our monthly Book Club Visit our website, Elevate Ag Connect with Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/024-global-anti-meat-and-the-benefits-of-collagen   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today is another Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general.    In this candid conversations episode, we cover: Life updates, Rural Rooted retreat, and solar panels  Our weekly obsession Industry news about Bill Gates and Chinese companies buying large amounts of farmland  Community recipe: Smoked Queso   Resources and links: Start with Why by Simon Sinek Find Your Why by Simon Sinek Join our email list to stay up to date on our docuseries, The Hands That Feed Us MP’s Smoked Queso recipe Listen to our Book Club episode with Mary Pat Sass: Episode 19 Sign up for the Book Club Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit  Sign up for our Newsletter  Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! Visit our website, Elevate Ag Connect with Elevate Ag, Natalie and Tara on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/020-candid-conversations-bill-gates-buying-farmland-smoked-queso Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today we have Jack Bobo with us for our first advocacy interview! Jack is the CEO of Futurity as well as the Director of Global Food and Water Policy for The Nature Conservancy. Jack is also the author of the book Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices. Jack works with food companies, farmers, and ranchers to think about what the future of food looks like.    In this advocacy conversation, we cover: Where consumer trends and attitudes are going The importance of how we approach the topic of food Consumer behavior, communication, and psychology The differences in how farmers think of sustainability vs. how consumers think of sustainability    Resources and links: Jack Bobo’s book, Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices: https://www.amazon.com/Smart-People-Make-Food-Choices-ebook/dp/B091V399X6/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?crid=1G1TD744EIAW5&keywords=why+smart+people+make+bad+food+choices&qid=1658204554&sprefix=why+smart+p%2Caps%2C1522&sr=8-2-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyWkJWTUQ0QlEwN0k3JmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMjEzNTIwS1ZSQ0xNRUZOS0JQJmVuY3J5cHRlZEFkSWQ9QTA5Njc0MjcyVU5UR0FNTzBGUjZQJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ== Connect with Jack on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackbobo/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/Jack_A_Bobo Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb Sign up for our Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a  Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course  Visit our website, https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/ Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the full show notes here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/017-advocacy-is-agriculture-the-problem-to-solve-or-is-it-part-of-the-solution-with-jack-bobo   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

Today is our first Candid Conversations episode! In these episodes, we’ll cover topics within agriculture, rural entrepreneurship, and life in general.   In this candid conversation, we cover: Updates in both of our personal lives and a funny story about cupcakes The Dutch farmer protests and the ripple effects that would impact all of Ag Tara’s mom’s famous quiche recipe   Resources and links: Apply to our Mastermind, Elevate the Summit: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/summit Sign up for the Book Club: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/627b212146c9ddac8218a2bb! Sign up for our Newsletter: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/61fe85456114df05454c559a  Sign up for our course waitlist to be the first to know when doors open! https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/course  Visit our website, Elevate Ag: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/ Connect with @nataliekovarik and @taravanderdussen on Instagram   Be sure to hit subscribe so you never miss an episode!   Find the complete show notes (including the quiche recipe!) here: https://www.elevateyouragstory.com/blogposts/016-candid-conversations-dutch-farmer-protest-cupcakes-quiches   Please note this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.