Processing the Good and the Hard of Farm Life & Motherhood

Farming on Purpose

“What you feel like in the moments when it is a hard season is real and even in your mind you know in a few years it’s going to be easier but that’s a few years away. I feel like I try to let myself feel those feelings and for me, writing is how I process a lot of that and remembering that it’s ok to feel hard but just know it’s not going to last forever.”

In this episode, I had the pleasure of talking to Stacy Bronec. While not having an ag background, Stacy has taken to farm life and raising a family on the farm. Stacy shared about what she loves about farm life and some of the struggles she has encountered, like loneliness as a mother and farm wife. Stacy uses writing as an outlet, a way to process aspects of life, and to find community. Be sure to check out some of her essays and listen to the end of the episode to hear about Stacy’s wild third birth story!

About our guest: Stacy Bronec - Minnesota

Stacy Bronec is a freelance writer who lives in rural Montana with her husband and their three kids on their family farm and ranch. Years ago, she dreamt of big city life, but then she fell in love with a farmer and moved to the middle of nowhere. Now, she uses stories to make sense of the beauty and challenges of rural life. She writes for a local magazine and her personal essays have appeared in various publications online.

You can connect with Stacy on her website or Substack, where she writes a monthly newsletter.

At a glance:

• Non-ag background to farm life in the middle of nowhere.

• Roles on the farm and the loneliness that can come with farm life and motherhood.

• Writing as an outlet and a way to process things.

• Stacy’s off-script birth story.

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About the Host of Farming on Purpose, Lexi Wright:

I’m your host, Lexi Wright. I started the Farming on Purpose Podcast from a passion for sharing the future of production agriculture. I’m so glad you’re here and I hope you’ll take a moment to join the conversation with me and other listeners on social media.

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