In this heartfelt episode of Just a Farm Wife, Tara sits down with Elena Longtin—a farm wife and food truck owner of Bourbon Barrel—whose journey from Oregon to North Dakota shows the courage it takes to start over. Elena shares how she went from being the “new girl” in a tight-knit rural community to running a beloved food truck and finding her place on the farm. Together, Tara and Elena talk about creating off-farm income and learning to say “no” so you can show up where it matters most. This episode is a reminder for every rural woman that the “small” things you do are often the most important—and that you are never just anything. You’ll hear how a TEDx talk helped Elena finally embrace that she’s never just a farm wife—and why setting boundaries created space for a smoother harvest and stronger marriage. Follow Elena at @elenascasa and check out her BBQ business at @bourbonbarrelbbqnd or bourbonbarrelbbqnd.com.