Marianne Smukowski, Safety Applications Coordinator at Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research, discusses her career in food science and the path she took from government to private industry to academia.

Spark: Careers in Agribusiness

Marianne Smukowski, Wisconsin Center for Dairy Research

Cunningham shares how she went from Iowa farm girl to AVP communications for one of the nation’s leading checkoff programs.

Cindy Cunningham, National Pork Board

In her role as vice president of American Agri-Women, Stelmach connects with women in agriculture of all ages and interests. She talks with host Sara Steever about her childhood and career path.

Jenny Stelmach, American Agri-Women

Barcus discusses her career and current role at Agriculture Future of America, which builds bridges for young leaders to foster engagement and innovation in food and agriculture.

Nancy Barcus, Agriculture Future of America

Chism’s path to ag industry leader is unusual. She talks with host Sara Steever about how she became involved in agriculture and shares career advice.

Isabella Chism, Indiana Farm Bureau

Former South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture Walt Bones shares how growing up on a farm prepared him for public service and farming success.

Walt Bones, Farmer

Twenty-three years ago, Miller joined Grossman Software Solutions, which serves agribusiness, and rose through the ranks to become president. She discusses her interest in science and math, role models and the power of trust.

Gail Miller, Grossman Software Solutions

Head of Government Affairs at Aurora Cooperative in Aurora, Neb., Caldwell grew up on a farm and earned a degree in animal science. She discusses her career path, decisions made and lessons learned—and offers encouragement and advice for individuals beginning their careers.

Dawn Caldwell, Aurora Cooperative

Johnson grew up on a farm in southern Minnesota and studied marketing and communications in college. She shares how her farm background and education prepared her for a variety of jobs during her career.

Nancy Johnson, North Dakota Soybean Growers Association

A self-described mule advocate and horse enthusiast, Hughey is grazing manager at her family’s Red Angus beef ranch in southeastern Indiana and an author of children’s books. She visits with host Sara Steever about her unique career.

Liz Hughey, Blue Creek Cattle Company

As principal of her own consulting firm, Sweeten is involved in the quickly-growing business of food traceability and safety. She offers advice for young people starting careers in the food industry and agribusiness.

Pamela Sweeten, P. Sweeten Consulting

Co-founder of Brandt Consolidated, Inc., 94-year-old Evelyn Brandt Thomas is a businesswoman, philanthropist, community leader and force of nature. She discusses her company, involvement in various organizations and offers advice to women starting their careers.

Evelyn Brandt Thomas, Brandt Consolidated, Inc.

Rincker, who grew up on a cattle operation in Shelbyville, Ill., is the owner of Rincker Law, which specializes in food and agriculture law. She discusses her childhood, career path and how she used networking, blogging and social media to grow her firm.

Cari Rincker, Rincker Law, PLLC

Dincher is marketing manager for Doebler’s Hybrids, a historied regional seed brand based in Williamsport, Penn. She visits with host Sara Steever about her career path and passion for ag.

Pam Dincher, Doebler’s Hybrids

Listen to Spark: Careers in Agribusiness podcasts developed by Paulsen President Sara Steever to learn about the careers of successful men and women in ag.

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Spark: Careers in Agribusiness

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