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Roots: Episode 1 – Origins

29Apr

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Welcome to Roots. I’m your host, Abby Huie, and I’ll be walking with you through the story of my family’s farm and ranch outside of Beeville, South Texas.  We will dive into the origins of 1349 Food and Fiber, its struggles and successes, and the outlook for future generations. We’ll also explore the ways that agriculture has evolved for small production businesses like ours, gaining a deeper understanding of the realities an American farmer faces everyday.

James Riggle riding a horse with his grandson, Matt Huie, on the 1349 Food and Fiber ranch.

James Riggle riding horses with his grandson, Matt Huie.

In The Beginning

In episode 1, we will explore the origins of the 1349 Food and Fiber farm and ranch. We’ll date back to my great-grandfather and the origin of our roots, James Riggle, who handpicked cotton during the great depression. James and his wife, Frankie, would go on to build their own farm and ranch operation with all of the blood, sweat, and tears that this lifestyle demands. James, who was “Grandaddy” to us all,  embodied the spirit of the Texas cowboy. He embraced the land and it in turn bared the fruits of his diligent work. Though he and Frankie are not physically with us anymore, their legacy remains at the root of our family and our love for agriculture.

Our First Guests:

To get a first hand perspective of life growing up on the original family land, we will hear from Cherry Pichot, one of James’s three daughters, and her husband Claude Pichot, who in later days helped James with the finances and business aspect of his farming operation. Although James’s daughters never officially took over the operation, they were vital in its lasting success and in its continuity in the next generation. In speaking with Cherry and Claude, we will lean into stories of the old days, when pastures stretched to the horizon and $200 was a lot of money.

Side Profile of James Riggle, 2010

James Riggle, 2010

Farming and ranching are not for the faint of heart. This life requires faith, perseverance, and grit to be successful. It is these values and this story that shaped who I am today. It is my hope that through this podcast, you too will feel these roots. As Grandaddy always said, move forward in your life rooted in the past, but with steady eyes on the future.

 

The Stay-at-home vs. Working Mom

9Apr

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On episode two of “Mother Struggler”, special guest, Taylor, joins me. Taylor is the stay-at-home mother of two kiddos, ages 3 and 4. Taylor’s husband works a fulltime job that often requires late hours, so most all of the household and parenting duties fall on her shoulders. Although she does not hold a paid position, Taylor’s job never actually stops – there are no breaks or vacation time.

Taylor and I will discuss the struggles she faces as a stay-at-home mom, versus those I experience as a working mother. We’ll compare and contrast different experiences, beliefs, and situations that we’ve encountered in our two very different, but equally challenging day-to-day lives.

Are you a stay-at-home mama feeling like you no one appreciates how hard your job really is? Or maybe you’re a working mom who feels like you’re missing out on your child’s life? Come hang out with us, sometimes it helps to hear there is someone out there that is struggling with the same things you are.

You can listen to this episode on the Apple Podcast app or Spotify by searching AGCJ 489.

 

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