Women Farmers In Focus Pt. 5 with Brittany Conover
From For the People by For the People
May 25, 2026 · 17 min
About this episode
The episode features an interview with Brittany Conover discussing her dairy farm and the challenges faced by dairy farmers.
We're continuing our celebration of 2026 - the International Year of the Woman Farmer - by introducing Brittany Conover who runs Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery in Easton. We'll talk about her farm operation, why dairy farmers are being especially hard-hit these days, and her take on committed Connecticut subsidies aimed at keeping dairy farms like hers alive and sustainable.
People in this episode
Guest: Brittany Conover
Topics covered
- women in agriculture
- dairy farming
- sustainability
- Connecticut subsidies
- farm operations
Keywords
- women farmers
- dairy industry
- sustainability
- Connecticut
- agriculture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Shaggy Coos Farm & Creamery
Places: Connecticut
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