Appalachia Meets World Episode 89 - Breaking the Mold with Miss West Virginia Elizabeth Lynch

In this episode Neil and Will sit down with Miss West Virginia and 3rd Runner-Up in the Miss America Pageant, Elizabeth Lynch.  Beyond the "pageantry", however, Ms. Lynch is utilizing her national platform to advocate for Agriculture, more specifically Appalachian Agriculture!  Set to pursue a PhD in Parisitology in the fall, she is currently utilizing her time representing the Appalachian region through her "Growing Up, Growing Ag: Advocating for American Agriculture" social impact initiative...spreading the Appalachian gospel everywhere she goes.  Take a listen as she dispels the misconceptions of the pageant industry and speaks to her motivation of pursuing Miss America in the first place -- hint, it was for the money y'all!  You might also hear Neil's top (gun) pick for best picture at the upcoming Oscars - and hear Ms. Lynch educate him on his own poultry industry challenges.  Also, don't forget the #AppBiz(s) of the week: Red Hawk Rise Organics; and Sprouting Farms!

Elizabeth Lynch (Miss America Platform): www.missamerica.org/2023-candidates/2022-miss-west-virginia/ 

Elizabeth Lynch - Farmer Friday: www.youtube.com/channel/UCidoccwJlghZ06ozumQ2sAg 

Red Hawk Rise Organics: www.redhawkriseorganics.com 

Sprouting Farms: www.sproutingfarms.org 

"King Coal" Teaser (Elaine McMillion Sheldon): www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5YEbyKo9KU