Episode Summary:
In this inspiring episode of Pneu-Adventures, host Josh sits down with ninth-generation farmer, animal science graduate, and professional photographer Ashlyn Clemmer Kerns. From her deep Shenandoah Valley roots to founding a thriving photography business, Ashlyn shares her journey of balancing legacy and passion. Tune in as they discuss her early love for agriculture, her time at Virginia Tech, working in the university’s meat lab, and how Pneu-Dart remote delivery systems have been an essential tool for her family’s cow-calf operation. Ashlyn also opens up about her shift from aspiring veterinarian to full-time creative—and how she captures rural life through her lens.
Featured Guest:
Ashlyn Clemmer Kerns – Photographer, Ninth-Generation Farmer, Virginia Tech Grad
Key Takeaways:
- 00:45 – Introduction to Ashlyn and her agricultural roots
- 2:00 – Discovering photography through life on the farm
- 4:30 – Growing up on a multigenerational farm in the Shenandoah Valley
- 8:30 – Ashlyn’s path to Virginia Tech and animal science
- 17:00 – Working at the Virginia Tech Meat Lab and understanding the processing side of agriculture
- 23:00 – Transitioning from animal nutritionist to full-time photographer
- 25:00 – Building community through weddings, portraits, and rural storytelling
- 27:30 – How her family uses Pneu-Dart equipment for treating herd health issues like pinkeye
- 31:00 – The value of remote delivery systems for efficiency, animal care, and time savings
Resources & Mentions:
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https://www.instagram.com/ashlynclemmerphotography
https://www.facebook.com/ashlynclemmerphotography
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