Lindsey Holtzclaw
Communications Specialist
Hometown: Damascus, AR (currently live in Huntsville, AR)
Briefly describe your role:
As a Communications Specialist, I help create and coordinate communication and marketing efforts across our association. Farm Credit of Western Arkansas provides financing for farmers, ranchers, and rural homeowners across 41 western Arkansas counties. I support each of our 24 branch locations, and no two days are alike. My responsibilities include managing social media channels, designing marketing materials, participating in outreach events, and sharing the stories of our members.
Q: Is what you’re doing now what you always pictured you would do?
A: My career path has taken me down a road I didn’t expect as a child or even as a high school student. I grew up on a small cow-calf operation and was drawn to the farm but never imagined I would pursue agriculture as a career. My passion for agriculture grew as I joined FFA, and I later realized my true calling in agricultural communications.
Q: What do you see as the greatest challenges for women in your chosen industry? What are the greatest opportunities?
A: Women in agriculture often face the challenge of proving themselves in a male-dominated industry. However, as the number of female producers and agriculturists continues to grow, there are more opportunities than ever. The agricultural industry offers a wide range of career paths, and women have unlimited potential in any area, whether farming, business, communications, or science.
Q: Who has inspired you in your life/career?
A: My grandparents have had a huge impact on my career. My grandmother was a strong woman who balanced farm work with raising a family, while my grandpa showed me the importance of hard work and resilience. Their values and encouragement continue to inspire me in both my professional and personal life.
Q: What advice would you give to an aspiring professional?
A: Get involved in organizations that align with your passions, such as Arkansas Women in Agriculture or Arkansas Farm Bureau. Build meaningful relationships and never underestimate the value of the connections you make. Agriculture is a small community, and you never know how those connections may influence your career in the future.
Q: What’s been your secret to success?
A: I attribute my success to the support of those around me—my family, peers, coworkers, and mentors. My high school ag teacher pushed me to step out of my comfort zone and helped me discover my passion for public speaking and showing livestock, which eventually led me to the career path I’m on today.
