Episode Summary:
In this heart-opening episode of Unmasking the Heart for Change, host Tammy Winstead sits down with Lauryn Tacker, Vice President of Ag for Autism, to explore how agriculture and advocacy are coming together to transform lives across rural Arkansas.
From funding communication iPads that give nonverbal children a voice, to creating sensory-friendly classrooms and community events that unite families, Ag for Autism is sowing seeds of change and compassion where they’re needed most.
Lauryn shares her personal journey as a mom raising a child with autism — the challenges, the triumphs, and the “why” behind her mission to ensure that no family feels left behind just because of where they live. Together, Tammy and Lauryn unmask how community, faith, and determination can turn acres of farmland into fields of hope. 🌻
Listen in to hear:
💚 How Ag for Autism grew from three ag companies into a community-wide movement
💚 Lauryn’s story of motherhood, advocacy, and faith through her son’s autism journey
💚 The life-changing moment when a sister said, “I can’t wait to talk to my sister for the first time”
💚 The power of sensory rooms, iPads, and inclusive events in small towns
💚 What’s next for Ag for Autism — including a podcast, safety partnerships, and expansion into rural
Delta communities
Connect with Ag for Autism:
🌐 Website: agforautism.org
📘 Facebook: facebook.com/AgForAutism
Connect with Tammy:
🎧 Unmasking the Heart for Change Podcast
💬 Facebook + Instagram: @UnmaskingChange
Quote from the Episode:
“Kindness doesn’t have to be complicated to make a difference. Sometimes one conversation is the gift that changes everything.” — Lauryn Tacker