{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65cbb3f2e2c7920016878adb/69efe4fafd19588ed704f4a6?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"BigSky Cowgirl Gathering 2026","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65cbb3f2e2c7920016878adb/1777321721903-4eed7f81-e6a9-4a38-9ccc-3811791966f2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h5>Celebrating Women in Agriculture: Insights from Kylie Walker and the Big Sky Cowgirl Gathering</h5><p>In this episode, we chat with Kylie Walker about her inspiring initiative, the Big Sky Cowgirl Gathering—an empowering, women-only livestock event in Montana designed to foster confidence, education, and camaraderie among women in the livestock industry. Kylie shares her journey, what makes this event unique, and the powerful impact she hopes it will have.</p><p>Main Topics:</p><ul><li>The origins and purpose of the Big Sky Cowgirl Gathering</li><li>How the event promotes confidence and education for women in livestock</li><li>Details about the two-day format, activities, and hands-on opportunities</li><li>The importance of community, friendship, and support among women farmers and ranchers</li><li>Future plans, sponsorships, and ways to get involved</li></ul><p>In this episode:</p><ul><li>Kylie discusses what sparked her idea for this event after attending a branding and noticing women’s limited involvement</li><li>Highlights the variety of hands-on stations, including cattle handling, hoof care, genetics, and pasture management</li><li>Insights into the event’s growth, sponsorships, and local community engagement</li><li>Tips for women new to livestock or feeling hesitant to join industry gatherings</li><li>Details about logistics, including date, location, tickets, and accommodations</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Get your tickets before May 1st! </p><p>kowsminicows@gmail.com</p><p><a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/events/727916776668521/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">BigSky Cowgirl Gathering</a> FB page</p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"lilhoovespodcast@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Email us</a>  with questions, show ideas, and anything else you want to talk to us about </p><p>Please like, follow, and share the show! </p>","author_name":"Kelly Anderson"}