220 | Young Leaders: Kiley Pagel and Megan Abeyta
In this episode of the Uplevel Dairy Podcast's Young Leaders series, Peggy and Kiley Pagel from Pagel’s Family Businesses welcome Dr. Megan Abeyta, an independent dairy nutritionist with GPS Dairy Consulting. Dr. Abeyta shares her unique journey from growing up in a non-agricultural background in Fort Collins, Colorado, her unforgettable experiences with sheep during lambing season, and landing in her role today, helping dairy cows and farmers be their best. Listeners will hear about her work at Pagel Family Businesses and her role as a nutritionist servicing farms across Wisconsin. Megan offers insights into the challenges and rewards of her career, the importance of mentorship, and valuable advice for young professionals entering the agriculture sector.
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00:00 Introduction to the Young Leaders Series
00:40 Meet Kiley and Her Role at Pagel’s Family Businesses
01:41 Introducing Dr. Megan Abeyta
02:43 Dr. Megan's Journey into Dairy Nutrition
07:00 Challenges and Triumphs in the Dairy Industry
08:47 Advice for Aspiring Dairy Professionals
12:25 Resources and Mentorship
17:00 Final Thoughts
