Brandy from Olive Branch, IL, redefines the image of a modern farmer. Facing the challenges of farming along the river, her resilience was put to the test when the levee break of 2016 forever altered her family's farming operation. In this episode, Brandy opens up about her mother's struggle with schizophrenia and the profound bond she formed with her father through their shared love of farming.
Up Next in Season 5
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Elizabeth Pratt | Rural Entrepreneur ...
In Sheffield, IL, Elizabeth is a believer in the power of relationships within rural communities. She opened Royal Super Mart, recognizing that a grocery store is vital to the social, physical, and economic well-being of her town. She and her husband, Tim, established Cornerstone, a hub designed ...
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Curt Sinclair | Extension Specialist ...
Curt, with farm family roots in Jasper and Fayette Counties, Illinois, is an avid hunter and fisherman. Passionate about outdoor safety and environmental education, he teaches 4-H shooting sports, motivated by witnessing several accidents in his youth. Curt believes lifelong passions begin with a...
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Amy Lister | Horticulture | A Shot of Ag
Amy Lister, a horticulture graduate from Iowa State, first set foot on a farm in college and later married an Iowa farmer. She now works at Hoerr Nursery Garden Center and was a self-employed gardener for 8 years. For Amy, gardening is all about color and offers a way to navigate life's challenges.
