Meet Addison Stoddard: Sharing the Stories Behind Agriculture Through All Things Ag Gal

Addison Stoddard

Agriculture is woven into the fabric of northwest Kansas. Whether you're driving past fields along I-70, stopping at a local farmers market, or enjoying a meal with family and friends, agriculture touches all of our lives. That's why we're excited to spotlight someone who is helping tell the stories behind the people who make it all possible—Addison Stoddard, creator and host of the All Things Ag Gal podcast.

For Addison, agriculture has always been a part of life. Growing up, her family spent 18 years selling fresh produce at their local farmers' market. Together they planted, weeded, harvested, and sold everything from cucumbers and onions to zucchini and winter squash. It was hard work, but those experiences became some of her favorite childhood memories.

She also stayed involved through 4-H and later found her passion in FFA during high school, eventually deciding to pursue agriculture in college.

It was during her first year of college that Addison realized agriculture looks different for everyone. While many classmates came from large commercial farming operations, her

Addison as a Toddler @ Farmers' Market

background centered around local food production and farmers' markets. At first, she wondered if her experience was enough. But after completing an internship, she discovered just how valuable her unique perspective truly was.

That realization inspired the creation of All Things Ag Gal.

The podcast is built around one simple belief: agriculture is for everyone. Every person relies on agriculture every single day, and every story within the industry deserves to be heard.

Through her podcast, Addison highlights the incredible women shaping agriculture in countless ways. Her guests range from flower farmers and food producers to potato chip companies, agricultural communicators, and social media creators. She also shares solo episodes discussing topics she's passionate about, including mental health, farm broadcasting, current agricultural trends, and honest conversations about life in the industry.

Her goal is simple—to make agriculture more welcoming, relatable, and understandable for everyone, regardless of their background.

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Whether you've spent your life on a farm, enjoy visiting local farmers' markets, or simply want to learn more about where your food comes from, All Things Ag Gal offers conversations that are educational, inspiring, and authentic.

As visitors travel through northwest Kansas, they're often greeted by miles of golden wheat, expansive fields, grain elevators, and the hardworking families who help feed communities across the country. Agriculture isn't just an industry here—it's a way of life that shapes our towns, our traditions, and our hospitality.

A trip to Colby offers more than a stop along I-70. It's an opportunity to experience the heart of Kansas agriculture. Explore our local farmers' market, meet the people behind small businesses, visit our museums that preserve our agricultural heritage, and take in the wide-open landscapes that make this region so special. Every season tells a different story, and every visit offers a new appreciation for the people who call this place home.

If you're looking to learn more about modern agriculture beyond your visit, Addison's podcast is the perfect place to continue the journey. I encourage you to support her by listening to All Things Ag Gal on your favorite podcast platform or watching episodes on YouTube.

Showcasing her Podcast

You can also follow her journey on social media:

🌾 TikTok: @addison.stoddard

🎙️ Podcast: All Things Ag Gal (available on Spotify and all major podcast platforms)

📺 YouTube: @addistoddard

📸 Instagram: @allthingsaggal and @addison.stoddard

💻 Website: allthingsaggal.com

Here at the Colby Convention & Visitors Bureau, we love celebrating the people who make rural Kansas extraordinary. Addison's story is a reminder that agriculture isn't just about what grows in our fields—it's about the people willing to share their experiences, build connections, and inspire the next generation. We invite you to discover those stories for yourself, whether that's through a conversation with a local producer, a stroll through the farmers market, or by tuning in to All Things Ag Gal as you continue your travels across the Sunflower State.