Send us a textIn this episode of Patio Pondering, I sit down with longtime Ag Twitter friend and powerhouse Corteva territory manager Emily Flory Carolan. From cold calls in cornfields to designing homes during a sabbatical from ag, Emily’s path has been anything but linear.We dig deep into:Her ag roots and how a childhood moment in a grain truck shaped her early view of the industryLessons learned from her dad, Chip Flory, without walking in his shadow or relying on his influenceBuilding a career in ag sales as a woman, mother, and high achieverAn unexpected shift into residential construction and what ultimately pulled her back to agricultureThe weight of replant decisions, succession planning, and helping growers carry emotional loadsWhy Crop Tour matters, even when the data stingsAnd how a grain cart mishap led to the infamous “Emily Clause” in the Grain Cart Safety Protocol on Chris Barron’s farmThis episode is filled with humor, heart, and a powerful reminder: sometimes stepping away is what it takes to rediscover where you truly belong.Whether you’re in sales, farming, or navigating your own crossroads in ag, Emily’s story will hit home.Tune in and join the conversation about perseverance, perspective, and the people who make agriculture feel like family.

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