104 Sadie Lackey: Politics and Philanthropy

Written By Jonathon Haralson

Sadie Lackey is a University of Georgia graduate, political junky, agriculture advocate, and stage 4 Hodgkin Lymphoma survivor. Her day job is working for a commodity trade association, but in her free time, she serves as the executive director for the 118 Foundation. 118 serves young people, ages 18-39, who are overcoming cancer by providing them financial assistance, grants and other support. 118 Foundation is committed to young people's comeback from cancer and leading them to the restoration, refuge, and freedom they desperately desire.

In this episode we discuss:

  • Importance of ranchers and farmers being involved in the political process. 

  • Your voice makes a difference and is heard, make that call!

  • Navigating a cancer diagnosis at a young age

  • All about the 118 Foundation 

  • How to navigate cancer or other tough situations with your friends or family.

Jonathon Haralson

Jonathon Haralson, a sixth generation farmer by heritage, and he started farming his own operation from scratch in 2009.

Growing up, Jonathon’s family raised cattle, wheat, hay, and grew pecans. He grew up, alongside his brother, watching his Grandfather and Dad work from sun-up to sun-down on the family farm and grow yard. As time passed by, the market volatility became greater and the banking stress became greater, and Jonathon witnessed the fall of his family’s farming operation when he was just a child. He saw his dreams of continuing to build his family’s farming empire disappear as he watched his family’s equity and land auctioned off piece by piece. It’s something Jonathon never wanted to see happen to another family.

By the grace of God, Jonathon now educates farmers and ranchers about commodities, so they can spend more time out in the field and with their families.

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