Artwork for podcast Dirt Diaries
From the Farm to Advising Fortune 500s with Emily French, CEO of Global Ag Protein
18th December 2025 • Dirt Diaries • FarmHER + RanchHER
00:00:00 01:00:39

Share Episode

Shownotes

Today we’re taking a broader look at agriculture — how what happens on farms here at home connects to markets, policies, and decisions being made around the world — with one of the most respected voices in global commodity markets and agricultural strategy

My guest today is Emily French, CEO of Global Ag Protein. Emily grew up on a farm in Idaho, giving her a front-row seat to the realities of ag production — something that still shapes her perspective today, even as she advises Fortune 500 companies, producers, and policymakers around the world.

In this episode, Emily shares her incredible journey from the fields to the forefront of international trade. We talk about the fear of failure and the courage it takes to lead, the importance of authenticity in business and in life, and the evolving role of women in shaping agriculture’s future. She also sheds light on how global trade policy impacts everyday farmers—and why relationships and trust still matter more than ever in this business.

Emily’s insight is unmatched, but what I love most is her humility, her humor, and her belief in the power of community.

Let’s get dirty with Emily.

_________________________________________

Like the Dirt Diaries podcast? Subscribe to our YouTube Channel and wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every Thursday! Please also rate and review to help us continue growing. We want to hear your feedback, favorite moments and dream guests for the show!

Resources

Mentioned in this episode:

John Deere

See what’s happening now and make better decisions with all your data.

John Deere

Find a farm agent today with Nationwide.

Nationwide

Find a farm agent today with Nationwide.

Nationwide

John Deere

See what’s happening now and make better decisions with all your data.

John Deere

Follow us on social media

Follow us on social media

Links

Chapters

Video

More from YouTube

More Episodes
From the Farm to Advising Fortune 500s with Emily French, CEO of Global Ag Protein
01:00:39
BTS of Making FarmHER + RanchHER with Producers and Videographers Jonny Clark and Zach McCann
01:01:16
Buzzing with Brandi Buzzard: Ranching, Raising Girls and Agvocating for our Industry
00:55:45
Rooted in Wealth with Farm Finance Mom Jenny Weg
00:53:44
Shea Fisher Durfey on Rodeo Life, Western Fashion, Country Music and Following your Calling
00:56:16
Shark Tank, FarmHER and Finding Sweet Success with Katey Jo Evans, The Frozen Farmer
00:53:49
TrailBlazHERs Jan and Erin Johnson on Entrepreneurship, Legacy and Letting Go
00:53:14
Discovering Ag with Tara Vander Dussen and Natalie Kovarik
00:50:47
The Future of Farming with Taryn Fischels, John Deere Product Marketing Manager
00:38:47
Behind the Scenes of SharkFarmer with Emily Sharkey
00:48:16
Ag’s Okayest Farm Girls Annaliese Wegner and Courtney Feigl at Farm Progress
00:43:30
The Future of Agriculture with National FFA Foundation President Molly Ball
00:52:14
Ag Talk with Alex Templeton on Farming, Ranching and Raising Strong Women
00:51:53
The Rural Woman Podcast’s Katelyn Duban on the Power of Storytelling and Community in Agriculture
00:50:03
Farm with Zoe’s Zoe Kent on Working with Family, Succession Planning and Social Media
00:46:36
Fifth-Gen Alabama Farmer Christina Woerner McInnis on Agriculture, Entrepreneurship and Running for Office
00:47:21
Getting Down to (Agri)Business with Krista Soda
00:50:01
Jenna Paulette on Music, Ranching and Motherhood
00:50:24
bonus Empowering Women in Agribusiness with Svitlana Synkovska
00:36:07
Dirty Martinis, Cattle Science and Consumer Connection with Anna Kobza
00:52:14
From Raising Chickens to Changing Agriculture with Dana DiPrima, Founder of the For Farmers Movement
00:47:38
The Wild Ride of Raising Ranch Kids, Writing Books and Traveling the Rodeo Trail with Paige Murray
00:53:01
Hats Off to Tradition: Inside the Western World with Sadie Noblitt
00:48:07
EP 4: Digging In With Kait Thornton aka Apple Girl Kait
00:49:30
EP 3: Digging In With Megan Shanley Warren
00:46:32
EP 2: Digging in With Mary Heffernan
00:50:12
EP 1: Digging in With Janie Johnson Finlay
00:50:05
trailer Catch Dirt Diaries Thursdays
00:00:30