The Story of a FarmHER
The Story of a FarmHER
with Marji Guyler-Alaniz
Des Moines, Iowa
Marji Guyler-Alaniz, President and Founder of FarmHer will share her story of inspiration and finding her passion with FarmHer. From the start of the project to where it is today, Marji will take you along with her on the FarmHer journey, introducing you to the strong, amazing women she has met along the way. Their stories are told through still photographs of everyday work on the farm, mixed with heartfelt videos from her TV show, FarmHer. Through the women of FarmHer you will laugh, shed a tear and most importantly, will leave knowing your place in the culture of agriculture.
Wednesday, September 2 - Online Meeting
3:20 - 4:25 p.m. Presentation with Q&A Session
Those not enrolled in SUSAG 600 may request to attend. Please send an email to kellis@iastate.edu
Marji Guyler-Alaniz, President and Founder of FarmHer, is a lifetime Iowan and lover of photography. That love, combined with Graphic Design, Journalism and Photography degrees from Grand View University, an MBA from Drake University and an 11-year career in corporate agriculture working for a crop insurance company led her to launch FarmHer in the spring of 2013. Through FarmHer she is bringing the stories of women to the forefront of agriculture, food and rural communities. Marji has expanded the FarmHer brand to include a weekly award-winning national cable television show, a weekly SiriusXM radio show and podcast, a diverse array of digital and print media and a line of merchandise for women. Her work for FarmHer has been featured in an expanse of arenas ranging from an Emmy-winning documentary, SiriusXM and RFD-TV to O the Oprah Magazine.