OFI 1250: Monica Wagner | Monica’s Menagerie | Replay of OFI #417

Re purposing vintage and scrap items is a growing hobby for many people today. Not only is today’s guest using old farm materials that might otherwise be burned or go to a landfill, she is creating unique artwork. This interview is a replay showcasing Monica’s ag background and how that led her to creating artwork using farm scrap materials

Notes from the original interview:

This interview is extremely interesting for a number of reasons. Our guest, Monica Wagner, was referred to us by long time listener, former guest and great friend – Garoleen Wilson. Monica lives in Smith Center, Kansas which is the geographical center of the lower 48.

In addition to those two tidbits, Monica lives on a farm with her husband where they raise cattle. He wanted a hand held, plasma cutter and convinced her that it would be a good investment. This led Monica to start creating artwork out of old farm materials, and her business, Monica’s Menagerie, was born. Now, she cannot keep up with demand, and really does not market her business because of this.

Also, Monica has a degree in elementary education. However, the high school chapter in Smith Center did not have an FFA advisor, and they were going to shut down the program……until Monica agreed to teach ag for them. This was supposed to be temporary, but one thing led to another and now Monica is the full-time ag teacher in Smith Center.

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