Rural Realities
Hosted by Karen Endres · Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
5.0from 1 ratings
- 55
- Episodes
- 13
- Transcribed
- 1
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 255K
- YouTube views
About Rural Realities
Given the ongoing challenges facing the agriculture industry – low prices, uncertain markets, trade uncertainty, and inclement weather - it’s no surprise that farmers and farm families are experiencing more stress. “Rural Realities” focuses on helping farmers tap into their resilient nature by presenting advice from experts that can help reduce stress, improve a farm’s financial situation, implement good farm family communication skills, and more. ***The department is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of department policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the department. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by department employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the department or any of its officials. If you have any questions about this disclaimer, please contact our Department’s General Counsel.
- Publisher
- Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection
- Category
- business · education · health & fitness
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 22 Jun 2020
- Latest episode
- 16 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
13 of 55 episodes have a transcript.
16 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Beginning Farming, Part 2: Guidance If You Don’t Have Land Access
28 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
Beginning Farming, Part 1: When the Land is Already in the Family
23 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
Talking Farm Transition with WI Farm Center Staff
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Beginning Farming, Part 2: Guidance If You Don’t Have Land Access
Published 16 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Being just even aware or having access to the information of land available or opportunities to maybe be that farm successor that's not family, they're simply just not available. It's really interesting, and as we look in our rural communities, you can definitely see that, right? […]
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- Jace D Young
- Katy Schultz
- Kayla Easland
- Michelle Reinen
- Tom Moos
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- YouTube views
- 254,953
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 37 / 100
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- Quality
- 30
- Social presence
- 0
- YouTube
- 82
- Engagement
- 27
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Who hosts Rural Realities?
Karen Endres host the show. Published by Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection.
How often do new episodes come out?
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Does Rural Realities take guests?
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