There's something about small town life that's hard to explain until you've lived it. In this episode, Billie and Heather swap stories about leaving North Dakota, coming back, and why they wouldn't trade rural living for anything.

From seminars in small towns to a trip to Washington D.C. and an international experience, Katie breaks down what RLND is, who it's for, and why showing up might be the most important leadership skill of all.

Billie Lentz and Heather Schneider sit down with Melinda Goodman of Edible North Dakota, to talk about the stories that connect us to the farmers, makers, and neighbors who shape our state's food culture and why North Dakota's agricultural roots deserve to be celebrated.

Heather and Billie talk grocery shopping strategy, creative food prep tips, and ingredient pairings, as well as where they do - and don’t - get their inspiration for cooking and eating.

Heather and Billie talk with Sarah M. Tee, MPH, RDN, LDN, owner of Inspire Nutrition, about GLP-1 medications.

Heather talks with Billie about what farmers do during the winter months. Billie shares how farmers spend their time after harvest, from planning and equipment maintenance to preparing for the next growing season.

Heather and Billie talk about beating the winter blues and navigating the long North Dakota winter.

A new season begins with conversation about finding common ground, building connections, and setting the tone for the season ahead.

From growing up in the city to ranching full time-hear how Jen Meyer's view of food and farming was transformed by life on the land.

Amanda Olson shares how she connects kids to agriculture through farm-to-school lunches, classroom gardens, and everyday life on her family farm.

Jenn and Heather head to Wahpeton, ND, where they talk weeds and seeds with a sixth-generation farmer, Kayla Miller, who’s growing our food with precision and efficiency.

Pull up a chair for this episode about North Dakota grown flowers! Theresa Dessonville teaches us about taking the leap of faith, winter flower farming… in North Dakota, and what it takes to put flowers on the table.

In this episode, sugarbeet farmer Julie Helm shares her unique farm perspective, from moving to the farm and balancing farm and family life to the simplicity of sugar. Part of the Common Ground North Dakota Podcast, brought to you by the North Dakota Corn Council.

Join us as we hear about the global reach of North Dakota agriculture with guest Jean Henning. Discover how initiatives like NDSU's milling school in Tunisia and innovative export practices connect North Dakota farmers to tables worldwide. Learn about the international influence of North Dakota's corn, beef, and ethanol, and hear firsthand about Jean’s experiences fostering agricultural relationships across the globe. From North Dakota to Tunisia and beyond, see how local farms make a global difference.