# Heidi Montag on Butter Heads, Farming Challenges, and Ag Advocacy

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Podcast: [Rooted Agritourism](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rooted-agritourism-6069338)
Published: 2025-10-06T19:38:55+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of 'Rooted Agritourism,' Dr. Liz Fiedler Mergen interviews Heidi Montag, a finalist in the Princess Kay of the Milky Way program in Minnesota. They discuss Heidi's background in dairy farming, her experience in the Princess Kay program, and the unique journey of having her head carved in butter. Heidi shares her passion for promoting agriculture through social media, her involvement in multiple agricultural boards, and the challenges faced by modern dairy farmers. The conversation provides insight into the life of a young woman dedicated to both her family's dairy operation and broader agricultural advocacy. 00:00 Introduction to Rooted Agritourism 00:19 Meet Heidi Montag 01:17 The Princess Kay Program 03:36 Life on a Dairy Farm 09:44 Butter Head Sculptures 12:04 Promoting Agriculture and Dairy 14:26 Heidi's Involvement in Agriculture 15:52 Joining FFA and Becoming a Dairy Princess 16:44 Passion for Politics and Agriculture 17:18 Family Farming Backgrounds 19:39 Challenges in Modern Farming 20:52 Farm Stand and Baking Ventures 21:39 Radio Segments and Public Speaking 22:41 Agritourism and Zoning Issues 25:38 Sustainability and Generational Farming 30:00 Rapid Fire Questions and Closing Remarks Podcast Website: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/rootedagritourism Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rootedagritourism/ Business Coaching: https://www.sunnymarymeadowcoaching.com/ Farm Website: www.sunnymarymeadow.com FarmerstoFlorists: https://www.farmerstoflorists.com/ Farm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunnymarymeadow/ Podcast Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/888196709178852

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