Get Popping | Gage Valley Produce | Zach Hirschman
The Engler Journey
"Connecting with people and going out there and getting your hands dirty is really the best part." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Zach Hirschman! He grew up in St. Paul, Nebraska on a family farm and found a love for agricultural education. He is the owner of a popcorn business and partnered with agricultural education programs where the students sell the popcorn. Tune into this episode to discover how Zach is providing opportunities for students and learning how to teach others through Engler.
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Building A Lasting Legacy | Benes Livestock Services LLC | Braden Benes
The Engler Journey
"I remember coming out of that class every day and Tom would have you ready to run through a brick wall!" Braden has loved his time in Engler and especially all he has learned in the Engler 101 course to grow his business. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Braden Benes! Braden grew up in Albion, Nebraska He is the owner of Benes Livestock Services LLC where he works to find the best cattle for your operation, while he also fits cattle to look their best for the showring. Tune into this episode to hear how Braden is continuing his family legacy and bringing some of the things...
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Keep Running Towards Entrepreneurship | FanPlex | Nate Freyhof
The Engler Journey
"Running is the biggest sport that is the best for entrepreneurship, because there is one winner and one loser." Nate explains how running teaches you to be resilient and keep running towards your goals in entrepreneurship. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Nate Freyhof! Nate grew up on a small farm in Michigan and has found a home away from home here in Nebraska. He is the owner and founder of FanPlex which is a Shopify agency that empowers business owners through optimizing their storefronts. Tune into this episode to hear how Nate started his business and some of his...
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Leave nothing on the table | Grassland Goods | Leah Christen
The Engler Journey
"If I was home right now, and I was wishing I was right here. What is something I wish I would do." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Leah Christen! Leah grew up in Steinauer, Nebraska as the 6th generation of her family ranch and has found a love for serving others in the agricultural industry. As a state FFA officer and aspiring agricultural educator she is well on her way. In the Engler program Leah has started Grassland Goods after using beef tallow as a lotion helped cure her eczema condition. Tune into this episode to hear how Leah is continuing to make an impact on...
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The Value of a Story |The KP Collective| Kendall Prior
The Engler Journey
"How is your business going? What are you excited about? What is your dream job?" Building others up and making an impact is what this weeks guest does best. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler senior, Kendall Prior! Kendall grew up around entrepreneurship because both of her parents are entrepreneurs. After cleaning houses for an entrepreneur and working as a day of coordinator at a vineyard in Palmyra, NE she has taken what she has learned to launch her own business: The KP Collective for event and wedding coordination. Tune into this episode to hear how Kendall is continuing her...
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Clipping Away | Prime Lawn Service | Carson Mau |
The Engler Journey
What do you get when you combine an educator, business owner, and an artist? Educating people about agriculture and mowing lawns in an artistic way is what this weeks guest does best. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler junior, Carson Mau! Carson grew up in Sutton, Nebraska and saw an opportunity to bring his lawn mowing business to life. He loves providing a service for people in his community and hopes to expand his business in the future. Even as a dedicated business owner he still takes the time to give back to Engler as a member of the recruitment team. Tune into this episode to...
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Never Stop Counting Stars | Golden Prairie Exchange | Reagan Choat
The Engler Journey
Good food is one thing that we can all agree on, and brings us together. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler sophomore, Reagan Choat! He has started his own direct to consumer pork business and wants to make an impact on others through good quality food. Reagan has loved getting involved in Engler and the summer build program really helped him get started. He has always enjoyed agriculture especially by being a member of the Nebraska FFA state officer team. Tune into this episode to hear how Reagan is continuing to create stronger connections in agriculture as a leader in the...
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Fiercely Following Her Dreams | Farm Fierce | KaytLynn Lemely
The Engler Journey
Pretty Little Liars and sheep? What a combo! Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming Engler Senior KaytLynn Lemely! She has created her own business that helps keep sheep hair looking its best for the show ring. KaytLynn sews leg wraps in different colors for exhibitors who want to take their lambs hair to the next level. Outside of her business KaytLynn has found a love of communicating agriculture and the industry that shaped her life. Now, she is a new member of the Engler Communications team taking pictures of the moments that Engler students will remember for years to come. Tune into this...
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From pigtails to living out a dream | ExtraORDinary Pork and Grateful Adventures | Vickie Ference
The Engler Journey
"Ever since I was little in pigtails I wanted to own a business downtown. I wanted to have a place where people could come together." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming recent Engler graduate, Vickie Ference! She grew up in Ord, Nebraska and fell in love with the pork industry and feeding the community she cares about. Vickie has such a compassionate spirit and has led many young people in agriculture through all of her experiences especially in Engler. Vickie is a educator through every aspect of her life and will continue teach others about agriculture. Now, Vickie will be opening up a...
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Finding Strength in Community | Strong Towns Lincoln | Sam Otte
The Engler Journey
"Loved the small town life and being able to bike everywhere as a kid having freedom in a rural place." Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming recent Engler graduate, Sam Otte! He grew up in York, Nebraska and fell in love with small communities and the people that live in them. Through his experience at UNL and in the Engler program he decided to take his love for small communities and work to make all communities even better through his non profit Strong Towns Lincoln. Sam is a recent graduate, father and leader in his community and is continuing to make lasting impacts through his many...
info_outlinePay attention to the details of your craft and your life. Join Olivia Vanderford in welcoming current Engler junior, Sydney Wellsandt! She is the owner and founder of Double U Silver and through her business she creates handmade sterling silver jewelry. Sydney enjoys making jewelry especially because it becomes such an important part of people's lives. Tune into this episode to hear how Sydney found the Engler community, to now bringing together two of her passions of agriculture and jewelry.
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