The Heart of Rural America

by Amanda Radke

Welcome to the Heart of Rural America podcast. I’m your host, Amanda Radke ​-- a South Dakota cattle rancher, wife, mom of four, children’s book author, and motivational speaker.

I started this show with a simple goal in mind -- to share the untold stories of the often-overlooked independent farmer and rancher. On this program, We’ll discuss the challenges that face rural America and the anti-animal agriculture agenda  ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Foster Care On The Farm with Margo Saatmann

    Foster Care On The Farm with Margo Saatmann

    Farmers and ranchers are natural caregivers and stewards, and my guest today, Margo Saatmann, has extended that love to foster children. Learn how Margo’s family takes in teens and teaches them the value of faith, family, hard work, responsibility, grace, and never giving up on each other, no matter what. Presented by Bid on Beef | CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond RealSalt

  • Promoting Beef Coast To Coast

    Promoting Beef Coast To Coast

    In today’s fast-paced episode, we travel from Iowa, to Pennsylvania, to North Dakota to learn how cattle women Devan Cress, Lydia Grant, Kathy Tokach, and Kaitlyn Swope are promoting beef cattle in schools with my children’s books. Be inspired by their hard work and creativity, and perhaps there’s an idea that may come to mind for your area this May Beef Month. Presented by CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond RealSalt

  • Redmond Real Salt for People & Livestock with Karson Rippstein

    Redmond Real Salt for People & Livestock with Karson Rippstein

    Healthy land. Healthy cattle. Healthy people. That’s the focus of today’s show with podcast partner, Redmond Real Salt. I’m joined by Redmond’s Karson Rippstein to talk all things cattle, soil, and steak. Presented by CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond RealSalt

  • Opening Up A Farm Store with Lillie Beringer

    Opening Up A Farm Store with Lillie Beringer

    With a baby on her hip, Lillie Beringer raises cattle and crops while chasing big dreams. Learn about her direct-to-consumer Angus beef business, her on-farm store, how she’s curated locally-sourced items from other growers and makers, and what’s next for this agricultural entrepreneur. Presented by CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond RealSalt

  • Big Dreams In Small Town USA with Scott and Christy Taylor

    Big Dreams In Small Town USA with Scott and Christy Taylor

    Entrepreneurs Scott and Christy Taylor own multiple businesses in the small town of Laurel, Nebraska — Knuckleheadz Bar, Baileyz BBQ Sauce, T&H Meat Co and Fine Spirits, The Scoop, and Scott Taylor Photography. With each venture, they are pouring life and opportunities into their community, providing goods, services, and jobs along the way. This inspiring interview will remind you about what the heart of rural America is all about. Presented by CK6 Consulting | CK6 Source | Real Tuff Livestock Equipment | Meats by Linz | Linz Heritage Angus | Redmond RealSalt