In this episode of Grow Getters, Davis Michelsen talks with Katie Dotterer — former dairy farmer, Spanish teacher, and founder of Agvocate.com — about her unique path from the barn to becoming a leading voice in digital ag advocacy. Katie shares how her viral message, “Ask Farmers, Not Google,” reflects her mission to build trust and transparency in agriculture. Katie also dives into the importance of cross-cultural communication on farms, shaped by her background in language education and real-world experience. With insights on resilience, reinvention, and respect, she encourages listeners to embrace change, foster connection, and keep growing.

<p>In this episode of Grow Getters, Davis Michelsen talks with Katie Dotterer &mdash; former dairy farmer, Spanish teacher, and founder of Agvocate.com &mdash; about her unique path from the barn to becoming a leading voice in digital ag advocacy. Katie shares how her viral message, &ldquo;Ask Farmers, Not Google,&rdquo; reflects her mission to build trust and transparency in agriculture. Katie also dives into the importance of cross-cultural communication on farms, shaped by her background in language education and real-world experience. With insights on resilience, reinvention, and respect, she encourages listeners to embrace change, foster connection, and keep growing.</p>

Grow Getters explores “Agriculture’s most inventive side hustles.” Hosted by Davis Michaelsen and produced by Farm Journal Studios, Grow Getters takes a lively look at creative ways farmers are plugging into their passions and sometimes exploring new technologies to add revenue to their operations. In agriculture’s challenging economic climate, these resourceful “grow getters” are redefining what it means to be a farmer.

<p>Grow Getters explores “Agriculture’s most inventive side hustles.” Hosted by Davis Michaelsen and produced by Farm Journal Studios, Grow Getters takes a lively look at creative ways farmers are plugging into their passions and sometimes exploring new technologies to add revenue to their operations. In agriculture’s challenging economic climate, these resourceful “grow getters” are redefining what it means to be a farmer.</p>

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