I’m so excited to introduce our first Female Farmer! Brandi Buzzard Frobose is 33 years old and from Greeley, Kansas. She lives there with her husband, Hyatt, daughter, Oakley, along with their dogs, cat, horses, and cows. I’ve been a fan of Brandi’s for years! Hers was one of the first agriculture blogs I started following, and feel like we have a lot in common since we are both breakaway ropers! (Well, at least I was in my past life…) I love that through her blog, she not only shares the joys of farm life (like calving season), but also the tough parts (like death), and she doesn’t shy away from tough topics (like slaughter.) Please welcome Brandi as our first guest on Female Farmer Friday!
• Sara Beth

What type of farm do you have, and how long have you been farming?

We raise purebred cattle, grow hay and also sell freezer beef. I have 3+ years ranching, but we both come from an agriculture background. My husband is a 4th or 5th generation farmer/rancher.

Do you have an off-farm job?

Yes, I am the Director of Communications for the Red Angus Association of America .

Please share with us one of the biggest struggles you have with farming.

Finding time to get all the ranch work done around our full-time jobs and parenting.

What is something about your farm life that you think would surprise most people?

We are regular people. We eat the same food, have the same challenges and fears, and have the same minion kids as everyone else. We just live in the country instead of a city.

Can you share one of your long-term goals for your farm?

For our herd to eventually be large enough that I can stay home and ranch full-time.

If you had the chance to tell one thing to someone without any first hand knowledge of the farming industry, what would it be?

All cattle are not cows – there are steers, cows, bulls and heifers!

What do you think is the biggest misconception about agriculture?

Anything and everything to do with ‘big ag’ – big is not bad. A big farm/ranch is likely still owned by a family, just a farm or ranch that is a few acres and a few cows or sheep. Big is not indicative of bad behavior, bad actors make bad behavior and those unfortunately come in all shapes and sizes.

What is something you are deeply passionate about?

I’m extremely pro-vacc and pro-GMO. In 1930, the life expectancy for Americans was 58. Today, it’s 79 – we have *science* to thank for those extra 21 years and the decline in preventable diseases and world hunger.

What is one book you think everyone should check out?

For Women: Bossypants by Tiny Fey
For Everyone: Food: A Love Story by Jim Gaffigan
Food Police by Jayson Lusk

If people want to follow your farm journey, where can they find you? 

www.buzzardsbeat.com
FB: Buzzard’s Beat,
Instagram & Twitter: brandibuzzard

Thanks so much, Brandi, for being our first guest! I encourage you to follow her on social media, and if you’re new to her blog, go back and catch up on some of her past articles – trust me, it’s worth it!