In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen interviews Heidi Montag, a finalist in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way program in Minnesota. They discuss Heidi's background in dairy farming, her experience in the Princess Kay program, and the unique journey of having her head carved in butter. Heidi shares her passion for promoting agriculture through social media, her involvement in multiple agricultural boards, and the challenges faced by modern dairy farmers. The conversation provides insight into the life of a young woman dedicated to both her family's dairy operation and broader agricultural advocacy.

00:00 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism

00:19 Meet Heidi Montag

01:17 The Princess Kay Program

03:36 Life on a Dairy Farm

09:44 Butter Head Sculptures

12:04 Promoting Agriculture and Dairy