Positivity in Ag
By Michelle Stangler
Positivity in AgMar 11, 2023
70: Conversations with People in Agriculture at a Discussion Meet - Jake Kinzer
While it’s a competition, it's also a place to have conversations about many topics in agriculture at the National Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet competitor Jake Kinzer. Hear how the experience connected him with fellow college students and his top takeaways.
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69: Many Farm Bureau Resources for Agriculture Advocacy - Patti Fischer
American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture has many resources for advocates and has helped leaders like Patti Fischer to grow her community in New York. Hear more about her background and the resources offered in today’s episode.
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68: Tomato Products Prices May Rise - Daniel Jones
If you might be seeing a rise of prices related to tomato products, listen to today’s episode about tomato production and why you might be seeing that from Daniel Jones, a Californian farmer.
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67: Tips for Agriculture Advocacy - Cody Lyon
How does Pixar and agriculture advocacy connect? Learn tips and tricks of how to connect with legislators about agriculture from the Managing Director, Advocacy and Political Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation Cody Lyon.
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66: How a College Student Chose to Major in Agricultural Business - Phil Ruch
Wanting to be more specific with a business major, college student Phil Ruch decided to add agriculture to his degree. Learn how this has helped him in today’s episode and what he has enjoyed about the agricultural community.
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65: How a Mushroom Business Began, and More - Aimee McAdams
Whether you like mushrooms or not, hear how Northwood Mushrooms began in an urban area, Minneapolis, and now connects consumers with the nutritious benefits of the food on today’s episode.
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64: 40 Year Study Looks at Organic and Conventional Practices - Nick Podoll
Farming practices across the nation are different and people like Nick Podoll see and hear from a lot of farmers. One tool he uses to talk with farmers is talking about the Farming Systems Trial, a 40 year study with organic and conventional practices. Tune in to today’s episode to hear more about the study and the Rodale Institute.
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63: Uncovering the Truth to Organic Food - Anne Ross
A previous attorney, now an organic investigator, Anne Ross looks into farms across the nation and shares more about her role and advice for young professionals in today’s episode.
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62: From MOSES to the Marbleseed Organization - Lori Stern
There’s a lot to know about organic food production and related areas. That’s why the Midwest Organic Sustainable Education Service, also known as MOSES was founded many years ago. With a recent name change to Marbleseed, Lori Stern, the executive director, shares more about the organization and why the name of “Marbleseed.”
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61: Growing a Community at The Mother Farm - Susan Nagel
Connecting with the community at her farm is what Susan Nagel is striving to do. Having other people grow their own food through a farm share is an approach she has been doing to engage with the public to show how agriculture is intertwined in an individual's life. Hear how she does it in today’s episode.
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60: There’s More To Perennials, and Peaches - Thaddeus McCamant
Strawberries, blueberries and peaches and much more is an expanding into agritourism. For Thaddeus, he’s been working in the industry for many years and now manages an orchard. Find out advice he has and how it may not be a good season for the peach industry on today’s episode.
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59: From the Military to Studying Sustainable Agriculture - Lenny LaCrosse
Find out how Lenny LaCrosse transitioned to the Navy to wanting to start a farm of his own and expanding his beekeeping businesses on today’s episode.
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58: Think Regeneration, A New Non-Profit Organization - Ryan Slabaugh
Striving to serve regenerative leaders with educational and personal development programs is what Think Regenerative strives to do. Hear more about the non-profit from founder Ryan Slabaugh.
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57: More to Producing Rice Then You May Think - Tawny Savage
How do canoes and harvesting a crop go together? Hear more from Tawny Savage about the business and how she works with her husband Bruce Savage.
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56: Leading a Team - Joel Barr
Especially on a small farm, Joel Barr recognized the need to lead a team effectively to sustain the operation for years to come. Hear how he does it and advice for farmers and people in agriculture who lead teams.
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55: Starting a Farm - Ryan Sullivan
After being in the military, Ryan Sullivan wanted to create a place for his family and the community to be part of it. Hear more about how he started a farm and where it is at today.
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54: Transitioning From First Job After College - Becca Hilby
A conversation that’s not talked about often; how to balance life and work with life changing since college graduation. Becca Hilby has been working at a dairy farm for over 10 years, and recently left the position. Hear more how she’s transitioned, and she’s been authentic about it on social media.
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53: Day in the Life of a Student Greenhouse Worker - Eileen Mullet
With spring nearing, there our many plant sales going on and a lot to look forward to. Although, Eileen Mullet has been working at her college’s greenhouse since last year, and has many enjoyable parts to her job. Listen in to hear more of what her daily responsibilities are, and Eileen's favorite part.
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52: Be Authentic on Social Media - Dan Venteicher, Also Known as the Iowa Dairy Farmer
With nearly 1 million followers on Facebook along many other platforms Dan Venteicher, also known as the Iowa Dairy Farmer, has grown his social media presence by being authentic. Hear more from his perspective, and advice to starting and growing on social media.
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51: Conservation Similarities and Differences in Hawaii - Jenni Scotti
There’s a lot to conservation, and today’s episode hears more of how Jenni Scotti of the Kauai Soil and Water Conservation Districts is connecting people in agriculture with conservation efforts in Hawaii.
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50: Celebrating FFA for More Than Just National FFA Week - Heidi Strey
A week to celebrate the National FFA Organization is year round for state FFA officers like Heidi Strey. Hear more about the organization from her perspective, and how it’s helped her develop skills for life after high school.
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49: Day in the Life of a Agricultural PhD Student - Grace Canny
The continuation of education may be daunting for some, but for Grace Canny, she was wanting more to continue in her career. Listen to what it may be like to be a PhD student and advice she has for young people.
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48: A Contest Helps Students Get Experience in the Dairy Industry - Dave Schroepfer
The Dairy Challenge is a way for students to get exposed the dairy industry, and Dave Schroepfer recently served as a regional judge for a nationwide contest. Hear not only more about how opportunities like these can help students, but tips when presenting.
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47: First Female President of the National Association of Conservation Districts (NACD) - Kim LaFleur
While Kim LaFleur makes strides for the association, she knows there are many dynamic women and men part of conservation that make the organization what it is today. Listen more to today’s episode to hear how her involvement with NACD led her to the current role of president.
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46: Student Perspective on Agricultural Sustainability Institute - Luke Altermatt
Recent event hosted by the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) in partnership with the National Association of Conservation Districts spotlighted sustainability. Hear how the event has impacted recent student leader of the organization, Luke Altermatt, in today’s episode.
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45: What to Know About Flowers for Valentine’s Day - Shelli Erck
Buying flowers for Valentine’s Day, or another holiday? Shelli Erck shares some tips on what to know when taking care of flowers and even how the soda, seven up, can help alongside how it takes many hands behind-the-scenes before they arrive at your house.
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44: How Sustainability and Oyster Shells Connect - Fiona Lightbody
After eating an oyster, the shell may be used for efforts to protect the coastal line in Louisiana. Fiona Lightbody from the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana shares more of the impact and how it's important to work with organizations dedicated to service like the Agriculture Future of America.
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43: Getting Involved as a Young Individual in Conservation Efforts - Wesley Gibson
Serving as the South Central Region Representative of the National Association of Conservation Districts Wesley Gibson has a passion for connecting young people with opportunities. Hear not only more about his role, but how majoring in agricultural business has helped him get to where he is at today.
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42: It’s Lambing Season - Lindsey Augustine
Behind-the-scenes with what it’s like during the lambing season is today’s episode hearing from Lindsey Augustine. Hear more about the process in addition to how she’s still planning to stay involved in agriculture, although she’s not majoring in agriculture during college.
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41: Passionate to Help People After his Experience - Jeff Ditzenberger
Mental health and resources are talked about more today, but not enough. Jeff Ditzenberger is putting towards more attention to helping both men and women with T.U.G.S.. Listen in to hear more about his passion, and how opening up is the first step to feeling better.
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40: From Outdoorsman to Working with Midwestern BioAg - Brooks Chandler
His start within the industry began asking questions and led to a career working with a company that connects agronomists and farmers alike. Listen in to hear more of his journey that has led him to his current role today, and advice for young people.
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39: What Biodiesel is All About - Lisa Pedderson
When filling up your vehicle at the gas station, you may be using biodiesel. Hear more from Lisa Pedderson of what you need to know about the industry, the process and how it’s helping grow the soybean industry.
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38: Drone Business Owner Shares Perspective on the Technology - Jeremy Williams
Year after year, drones continue to advance. Hear more on today’s episode on why Jeremy started the business with the newer technology and what the drone can do in addition to the crops it can help.
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37: Supreme Court Hearing of the Prop 12 Case Reflection, Impacting Pork Producers - AV Roth
With the decision of the Supreme Court hearing of Proposition 12 expected at the end of February into March, AV Roth reflects upon the hearing from October of 2022. While cautiously optimistic, the decision will have an impact on the agricultural industry. Hear more of what the experience was like to see and hear both sides arguments, and how it’s already affecting animal agriculture.
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36: Passion of Lobbying for Agriculture - Jordan Lamb
Jordan Lamb's background with over 20 years of experience advocating on behalf of agriculture comes with curiosity. Hear more of Jordan Lamb’s background and involvement with advocating state issues, advice and more.
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35: Promoting the Pork Product, And Industry in a Newer Way - Bill Even
Telling the story of pig farmers is what the National Pork Board strives to do, and they are trying to new ways to reach the consumer. Hear more from this episode of how they are promoting pork from CEO of the organization, Bill Even, and advice he has for young people connecting with executives like him.
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34: Managing Time Serving on Soybean Board and Farming - Sara Stelter
Farmer, mom, and serving the local, state and national community keeps Sara Stelter busy. Although, the value she receives from recently being named the president of her statewide’s soybean association has been fulfilling. Hear more how a conference has helped grown her as leader, Sara’s passion and how women has a space in this industry.
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33: Corn, Soybean and Pork Associations Come Together for a Conference - Mike Berget
For corn grower, and board member at the state and national level, Mike Berget has seen the value of statewide organizations of corn, soybean and pork come together for a conference. Specifically, the Wisconsin Corn Growers Association provided him a lot of value, and he shares the same it can be for young people. Hear his biggest takeaways serving these boards, the connection between the organizations and helpful advice.
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32: Agriculture Advocacy Advice from Journalist, and Now Executive Director - Andy Vance
A unique background has helped Andy Vance get to where he is at today serving as the Poultry Science Association executive director. Hear what advice he has for young people, especially in regards to agriculture advocacy.
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31: Protein PACT Spotlights Animal Protein - Kristi Block
Looking at metrics across the animal protein industry, the Protein PACT units organizations and companies together as the largest-ever effort to strengthen animal protein’s contribution to specific areas. Hear more from Kristi Block who assist members in their sustainability journey by their participation in Protein PACT.
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30: What You Need to Know About Food Packages - Erin Lamkin
From recycling to helping the food product stay on the shelf longer, there is more to the food processing industry including meat and many other agricultural products. Hear more from Erin Lamkin, the research and development manager at Amcor, how she’s looking at ways for the packages to be recycled more and many other topics alongside advice she has.
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29: Build a Personal Board of Directors - Maggie Smith
Reaching out to not only mentors, but people who can help grow you as a person and wanting to grow your skills is what a personal board of directors achieves. It’s helped Maggie Smith, Founder/Owner of Viand Group, LLC, build her business. Hear more what she means, how to approach the conversations with people who may want to support you and how it’s helped grow her business.
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28: Association on Poultry Welfare - Richard Griffiths
Bringing a group of poultry producers and processors together is what the International Poultry Welfare Alliance stands for. Listen to the episode to hear how they bring people together internationally, what animal welfare looks like overseas and how poultry production is different and similar in the United Kingdom from Richard Griffiths. He is serving as the association’s director and the chief executive at the British Poultry Council.
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27: Behind-the-Scenes of Chick-fil-A with Glen Husbands
Chick-fil-A has been named best fast-food restaurant by many, and I visited their support center (corporate headquarters) to have a conversation with someone I met at an airport one day. Connections and chickens - what better duo then them combined for this episode hearing from Glen Husbands more about how the values aligned with his purpose and advice for young people.
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26: Robot “Dog” Spot Helps Food Processors in Agriculture - Samuel Janes
Wanting to help grow the food industry, including the poultry processing industry, a robot like Spot can do many tasks. Listened to the episode what it can all do from Samuel Jones, senior robotics engineer at Gray Solutions, and even watch a video about it HERE.
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25: Bringing Poultry Organizations Together at IPPE - Ryan Bennett
25,000 poultry industry leaders come together at the International Production & Processing Expo, and many of which are members of the organizations Ryan Bennett serves as executive director. Listen to the episode hearing more about the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs and the International Poultry Welfare Alliance, IPPE and Bennett’s day to day tasks.
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24: Ever.Ag Insights President Says Cheese May be the Answer - Phil Plourd
If you had milk and cereal for breakfast, you may be one of the few. Milk consumption may be down, but there are still many opportunities for the dairy industry. Listen in to his predictions for dairy markets throughout 2023, and what he thinks about fluid milk consumption.
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23: Turning Manure into More - Karl Crave
Manure into what? Hear more from Karl Crave what farmers have been saying about a recent project collecting manure to capture methane and converting it to renewable natural gas alongside opportunities for young people in the biogas industry.
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22: On-Farm Visit Shows the Value Young People Bring with David Trimner
After visiting Miltrim Farms, one of the largest robotic dairy farms in the nation, there were many young people working on the farm including David Trimner. Listen in to hear more about the farm, what opportunities he took advantage of after graduating college and more.
Thanks to the Professional Dairy Producers (PDPW) for setting up the tour, and mentorship program!
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21: Farmer-Led Group Perspective - Duane Ducat
Founding member of a farmer-led watershed conservation group, Peninsula Pride Farms, Duane Ducat recognized the need as a dairy farmer at Deer Run Dairy LLC in Wisconsin to start a community in the area. Listen in to hear more about the organization, and what he means by the clip at the beginning.
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