Millennial Ag, where agriculture is always on tap and no topic is off limits.
Hi listeners! We know it's been a few weeks. In this episode, we share where we've been, and what our plans for summer and fall are, both in our personal lives and what we've got planned for the podcast. Thanks so much for being loyal listeners....we've got great content coming your way! Love, Val and Katharine
In our last episode with Dr. Nora Feldpausch, we brought up the idea of Mental Health Moments. It's been awhile since we've checked in in that department, so this week's episode is about taking a moment and checking in with ourselves. We share some of the ways we each take stock of our own moods and frames of mind, and some things that help us get back on track when we notice we're slipping. Maybe there's something in here that will speak to your heart and help you ask some questions of yourself if you feel like you're drifting. Thanks for listening!
This week, Valene gives an overview of what she's been hearing from producers in the countryside. She talks about how some producers are looking to expand, but can't get the necessary feed delivered. It's not an issue of supply or demand, but rather labor. We're heading into a droughty crop season and there's lot of speculation on whether there's going to be enough water to get farmers through the year. At the end, we remind each other how important it is to have a support system, and the value of taking a step back, a deep breath, and maybe a cocktail on the back porch to let perspective gain a little ground.
This week, we're joined by Angie Setzer, or, as she goes by on Twitter, @GoddessofGrain. She gives us the rundown of what in the world is going in with global grain markets. She discusses the Ukraine/Russia situation, talks about how grain marketers now have to be geopolitical watchers as well as marketers, drought in the US and South America, and what producers can do to somewhat insulate themselves from the crazy ups and downs. She also discusses how Black Swan events have upended grain trading as it was long known. Jump into this episode for a bird's eye view of today's grain markets.
This week, Katharine and Val are back in the same space, recording together. We take a look at how we are and aren't involved in our agricultural organizations, and discuss how they may be struggling to speak to our generation. We walk carefully, because these organizations are institutional and have served vital purposes over the years, but also ask the question of how can they be more? How can we be more through them? As noted several times in the episode, we don't have answers, and so come to you, our audience, for your perspective and thoughts on this topic. Get in touch with us! You can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and directly at talktous@millennialag.com. Thanks as always for listening, and we look forward to the conversation this episode will start.
This week, we're joined by Brittany and Bonnie, who together form Peters Family Farms. These ladies started out with a U-Pick strawberry venture which has morphed into a fully fledged diversified vegetable and cut flower operation. They talk about how they got started, challenges they've overcome in four seasons, and what's next for them. They share how their families are an integral part of their operation, and how it's important to do things even if you're scared. Great conversation with some awesome guests! Tune in this week.
This week, we're joined by a guest with a deep background in global ag. Dr. Kelly Wilson is the Assistant Director of the University of Missouri Center for Regenerative Agriculture, and brings us what she calls the definition-defying nature of regenerative ag. She doesn't give us a specific definition, because she believes that regenerative can mean different things in different places to different people, but does give us an overview of what her research covers and what the Center does. She also regales us with tales of her agriculture experiences in sub-Saharan Africa, where she worked with subsistence farmers and saw a very different mode of agricultural production that was focused mainly on feeding the people who farmed the land. This is an excellent interview with a great guest in our series on regenerative agriculture. Don't miss it! This episode was brought to you by FMC. The Center for Regenerative Agriculture can be found at:https://cra.missouri.edu/about/
Kara Smith, co-owner and operator with her husband Jeff of Colorado Craft Beef, explains that sustainability is doing right by everyone today to make sure the future will be bright as well. She helps us dive into the three legged stool of sustainability, economic sustainability, and what it means for the beef industry as a whole on this week's episode. You definitely won't want to miss this episode with Kara!
This week, we're joined by Tanya Oldham of the Idaho Dairymen's Association. We continue our series on regenerative ag, with Tanya detailing practices being used by dairymen to enhance sustainability and create more with less. This is a great episode talking about regenerative ag in an area where it hasn't been heard as much, but with producers still doing the work to achieve higher levels of sustainability.
This week, we keep it short and sweet. We talk about our New Year's goals that we're still figuring out, how you can always start again, and trying to be present in our lives.
What is regenerative agriculture? Much like sustainability, this new buzzword has become popular in the last several years. Also like sustainability, it can sometimes seem like it's defying definition. Matt Craighead, a former employee of a soil conservation agency and current agricultural educator joins the podcast this week to kick off our series about regenerative agriculture. Matt gives us his definition of the phrase, and walks us through a 30,000 foot view of what his perspective is regarding regenerative ag. Our conversation doesn't just touch on soil and crop practices, but on livestock and the success and succession of family farms. You don't want to miss this episode! Tune in!
This week, we lead with a returning guest to the podcast. Dr. Nora Feldpausch first joined us when we thought the COVID pandemic would be over in a couple months. She is a psychiatrist and wife to a dairyman and shares with us how mental health has changed since the pandemic started. Nora talks about how telehealth has really expanded to offer especially rural communities more resources and mental health services. The conversation touches on how burnout has increased, how we are collectively tired from the trauma that COVID has wreaked on our global community, and shares critical resources for those who may be struggling or those who want to help someone in need. She says that you won't hurt anyone by caring, and we couldn't agree more. Mental Health Resources: National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255), available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The service is available to anyone. All calls are confidential. http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-HELP (4357), (also known as the Treatment Referral Routing Service) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889 is a confidential, free, 24-hour-a-day, 365-day-a-year, information service, in English and Spanish, for individuals and family members facing mental and/or substance use disorders. This service provides referrals to local treatment facilities, support groups, and community-based organizations. Callers can also order free publications and other information.Also visit the online treatment locator.https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Bo Stevenson, a random Idaho Farmer (as his tiktok would say), joins us to talk about what it is like as a sixth generation farmer in Southern Idaho. We dive into what 2021 was like and the outlook for 2022. In addition to farming full-time, Bo is also a part time pastor and shares how he integrates farming and faith together by trying to love everyone and help provide light into the farming community! You won't want to miss this fun/dynamic conversation with Bo!
As we are finishing out 2021, Millennial Ag reflects on the whirlwind the last two years have been. In a real and raw conversation, Valene and Katharine discuss how it has been hard to start writing their goals for 2022. With some discussion, they land on setting goals of being present and embracing the plans that are already in place for 2022! Tune in to this episode and let us know what your goals are for 2022! Happy New Year!!!
Merry Christmas from Katharine and Valene! A short and sweet episode, we discuss what's most important at Christmas to us.
As we near the end of the year, it is a great time to reflect on the year and start strategizing and planning for next year. This week Bill Lickley joins us to about his end of year tax planning strategies for their operation, what he has seen over the years as an agricultural lender, and how to start planning for next year. Taxes are complicated, especially in agriculture and it is better to start early! Tune in!
This week, we're joined by Bailee Woolstenhulme with the Utah Department of Ag. She dives into price increases faced by consumers in grocery stores caused by hiccups in the supply chain from COVID. She shares about programs that the Department is implementing to help producers market their products locally, and shines light on the labor and supply shortage issues that are causing the upheaval. This episode is a great follow up to last week's episode where we discussed how supply chain issues are affecting agriculture producers.
This week, we're joined by a guest from Utah. Maria Nye lays out how backups in the supply chain are affecting her dairy's business, from cow feed to toilet paper. She also discusses how labor is becoming a major issue both within the supply chain and on agricultural operations. Maria shares how her operation has had to get creative and find new ways to approach these challenges.
This week, we're joined by Amy Shipley, a marketing and innovation specialist in the beef industry. She shares insights about keeping beef on the menu, the demand to reimagine the versatile protein, and preserving sustainability in agriculture communities. Tune in for this great guest!
Last weekend was daylight savings for most of the United States. This week Katharine and Valene reflect on the impact the shorter days and colder temperatures have on mental health. It's actually called seasonal depression. We hope we can shed a light on the importance it is to check in with yourself, your family, your friends and your neighbors this season. We also are here to offer a listening ear, we are not experts (and please seek out a professional if needed), but want to be here for you and your family.
This week, we're joined by two bright FFA stars. Brock and Jaymie White of the Platte Valley FFA Chapter in Colorado join the podcast to highlight their experiences at the 2021 National FFA Convention which wrapped up last week. The siblings competed in the Parliamentary Procedure career development event, attended inspiring general sessions where they heard words of wisdom from the National FFA Officer team, toured local agriculture facilities and much more. The future is bright with these students coming into their own. Tune in to hear their favorite memories and highlights!
Kara Smith, co-owner and operator with her husband Jeff of Colorado Craft Beef, explains that sustainability is doing right by everyone today to make sure the future will be bright as well. She helps us dive into the three legged stool of sustainability, economic sustainability, and what it means for the beef industry as a whole on this week's episode. You definitely won't want to miss this episode with Kara!
With the news this week of former Secretary of State Colin Powell's passing, we thought it would be a great time to honor his leadership ideals. We discuss his 13 rules for leaders and what they mean to us.
This week, we were delighted to welcome Katie Pinke of Agweek to our studio. Katie shares with us her background in agriculture media, why she believes rural America's stories need to keep being told, and the importance of speaking up and out about mental health in the rural and ag communities. She ends with some advice (and accolades for Millennials that these two Millennial hosts were delighted to hear) for young people in ag. Her enthusiasm is evident in every word, and reminds us that the most important things in life aren't titles on business cards, but family.
With the news this week of Idaho's lieutenant governor using her acting status while the governor is away to force through her own political agenda, we thought it was timely to re-air the conversation we got to have with him about ag in Idaho, his support for it in all its facets, and what he thinks is on the horizon. This is a great conversation with a great guest. Tune in!
This week, it's just the girls! Val (bless her heart) loves listening to Katharine nerd out about milk quality so we decided to bring the same nerdy love to you this week! Katharine talks about the ins and outs of milk quality, and why the consuming public can be secure in knowing that America's dairy producers work hard to bring the safest, purest, most delicious dairy products to market every day!
Ever wonder what it is like to encounter wolves where you run sheep and cattle. This week Kim Kerns joins us to talk about the wolf packs they have experienced and the damage it has done to their flocks and herds in Oregon. She walks us through what she feels like is a well written but poorly executed wolf plan for Oregon. With more states talking about re-introduction and migration of the wolves from state to state, where do we go from here? What are the lasting impacts on ranchers? Let us know your thoughts!
This week, we reflect on the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. And then we ask ourselves and you, what's one kind thing we can put into the world each week?
Welcome to Episode 100! Sometimes life gets in the way, and you've got to plan around it. Cut to our show this week, where we throw it back to our very first episode. Listen to our intro to see how we feel about 100 episodes, and what we were thinking when we started this passion project of ours. Thank you for being our listeners, and for tuning in!
This week, we're joined by BLM Wildfire Mitigation and Education Specialist Kelsey Brizendine. We talk about why it seems like the whole West is on fire, how this much wildfire is becoming the new "normal", good and bad aspects of wildland fires, and of course, the part we can all play in making sure recreational fires are out. Tune in!
This week we are joined by Tanner Beymer a lobbyist for the National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA). Tanner gives us insight as to what Cory Booker, Senator from New Jersey, had proposed in his farm system reform act. We also learn about the policies and bills being proposed in Washington DC right now and even get a live auction at the end! Don't miss this educational, entertaining, and enlightening episode!
Jessie Jarvis ranches with her husband along side her parents in Southern Idaho. Besides chasing her two beautiful children, she is also the co-founder of Of the West, working to bring job seekers and employees together across the western and agriculture industries. This episode we dive into all things ranching, working and fashion. Yes fashion! An industry Jessie found while working at the state capital. Tune in for some fun conversation, and check out ofthewest.co.
Clay Conry, a fellow podcaster on the Working Cows podcast, joins us to talk about his family's operation, his role as a rural pastor and what the Working Cows podcast is all about. Join this fun conversation where we dived into Mission and Visions and how balancing life's many tasks is like a wagon wheel! Don't miss this episode and make sure to check out the Working Cows Podcast as well!
As grain harvest is wrapping up in Southern Idaho, Valene brought on her boyfriend, John E. Cauhorn to talk through what it takes to grow barley, water and what goes into making a decision for next years crop rotation. As a young producer, John reminds us to look to those around us that are senior and have some wisdom in the industry. We have so much to learn!
Who doesn't love a fresh bouquet of flowers? Erica Louder joins us this week to share how she started Cowgirl Flower Farm (cowgirlflowerfarm.com) and what it takes to farm flowers. It is a lot more than rows of beautiful colors and smells. She explains why she chose flowers over other crops, what harvest looks like, how she gets them to market and so much more! Erica also shares how she is involved in the local Farm Bureau and how life isn't necessarily about balance but about priority. Tune into this fun filled/educational episode!
Meet Dr. Phil Bass, meat science professor and enthusiast of the University of Idaho. We asked him about his research projects, and went off the rails about dry aging beef and everything you can think of around that topic. We had a blast, our guest is both knowledgeable and fun, and this is one episode about beef that you don't want to miss!!
Rancher. Agriculture advocate. Ninja? Yep, ninja. This week we're stoked to welcome Lance Pekus, American Ninja Warrior competitor and rancher to the show. Lance shares some backstage knowledge with us, and how he approaches his role as inadvertent Ag advocate to try and have conversations with people from all walks of life. Tune into this great episode with an incredible athlete and be ready for some Cowboy Ninja wisdom.
This week, we talk about how the Colorado Supreme Court struck down the PAUSE Act ballot initiative that would have decimated production animal agriculture in Colorado. We also discuss our concerns with how it was done, as the Supreme Court gave a 27-page briefing as to how the Act would have to be written to become a ballot initiative. We speculate on what this could mean for Colorado and other states, particularly as Oregon has a similar measure up for the citizens to vote on the next time they hit the polls.
Happy Fourth of July from Millennial Ag!
This week, we're once again joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Sara Place. A few weeks ago, Bloomberg featured an article that talked about putting gas filter masks on dairy cows to cut greenhouse gas emissions. We talk over this new technology with Dr. Place and dive into if it's really a useful technology, as well as talk about how much greenhouse gas livestock agriculture is truly responsible for. We also discuss who the largest emitters out there are, and why focusing on livestock ag can be misleading in the greenhouse gas narratives. Tune in for an excellent episode with an outstanding return guest!
We've been here before. Direct Action Everywhere (DXE) is hosting a rally in Denver to protest and try to shut down slaughterhouses. Millennial Ag has covered such activism before, and so we bring you our previous work on how activists are trying to sabotage and ultimately shut down production animal agriculture. Watch out animal ag. They're coming for us.
This week, we're pleased to be joined by Dr. Derrell Peel, an ag economist and professor at Oklahoma State University. Dr. Peel gives us an overview of what happened when JBS was the victim of a cyber attack in the first week of June, what it means for the company and the beef sector as a whole, and what we can expect moving forward. Don't miss this episode with a highly knowledgeable guest with great information.
This week, we discuss what June Dairy Month means to the industry and to consumers. Tune in to listen to our comments, and to find out what our favorite dairy treats are! What are yours? Let us know in the comments! Cheers to June Dairy Month!
This week, we're thrilled to be joined by Brandi Buzzard, creator at the blog Buzzard's Beat. Recently, recipe magazine Epicurious announced that they would no longer be featuring recipes with meat, particularly beef, in order to focus attention on what they called livestock's large contribution to climate change and greenhouse emissions. Brandi walks us through why this is nonsense, accompanied by her straight-shooting commentary about how all of agriculture, regardless of sector, can contribute to our positive effects on the climate and our surrounding communities. Don't miss this straight-talk episode with a one of a kind guest.
Have you ever wondered what would happen if you just...DID the thing? Let the excuses go, no holds barred, and dove straight into something? Whatever it may be - weight loss, starting a business, becoming an astronaut....let your dreams take hold and steer? Kiah Twisselman did just that...and she changed her life. Kiah is a generational ranch lady from California (yes, really), life coach, and beef advocate extraordinaire. Two years ago, she said to hell with the excuses that were holding her back in her life, and made some radical changes. Tune in to this episode to hear exactly where it all started but be ready for one wild ride - she's smart, she's funny, she's sassy, and she's exactly what this world needs right now. She talks about love - for yourself and for whatever you're passionate about (hey, agriculture!) and how the first must happen in order for the second to truly fly. She's warm, inspiring, and the friend you need for whatever challenge you're staring in the face right now. We're so excited to welcome this rockstar to the show, and even more excited for you to listen to her. You can find Kiah at www.coachkiah.com Follow Millennial Ag online: www.millennialag.com www.facebook.com/millennialag www.instagram.com/millennial_ag www.twitter.com/millennial_ag
This week, we're joined by Delaney Howell and Ashtyn Carr. Cohosts of the Ag Daily Podcast and the brains behind the Global Ag Network, the ladies share with us how the Network came to be and what their daily podcast focuses on. Tune in to learn about these incredible women and all the balls they keep in the air daily.
This week, we talk about self care and giving ourselves grace, especially when it seems hardest. In honor of May Mental Health Month, we discuss how self-talk impacts our mental health, and how to give ourselves grace, even when it seems hardest. Follow Millennial Ag online:www.millennialag.comwww.facebook.com/millennialagwww.instagram.com/millennial_agwww.twitter.com/millennial_ag
This week, we're joined by guest JC Olson, with Scoular. JC walks us through the new technology his company has developed and is working to take mainstream by being able to capture protein in barley. This episode is packed with new information and exciting advances in the animal feed and byproduct space. Don't miss it! Follow Millennial Ag online: www.millennialag.com www.facebook.com/millennialag www.instagram.com/millennial_ag www.twitter.com/millennial_ag
This week, we are excited to be joined by a huge champion for agriculture, Idaho Governor Brad Little. Governor Little comes from an agriculture background, and knows what he's talking about. He's excited about all the opportunities agriculture is seeing in the state, and even more vocal about how young people are key to some of the changes coming. He even says that Millennials get a bad rap (!!!) and sheds some light on why he thinks that. Join us for a fun conversation with an engaging guest. Follow Millennial Ag online:www.millennialag.comwww.facebook.com/millennialagwww.instagram.com/millennial_agwww.twitter.com/millennial_ag
This week, we were honored to be joined by Dr. Nora Feldpausch, a board certified psychiatrist, mom, and dairywoman. Nora has many years of experience helping people through their mental health journeys. She lays out what mental illness really is and maybe more importantly, what it isn't. She shares how we can help ourselves and each other (hint: grace), how compassion for self and others is the key to navigating mental health struggles, and brings love and joy to a topic that can be very hard to talk openly about. She talks about how important it is to build a team of professionals while you're seeking help for mental health challenges, and breaks down what each of those professionals looks like. Dr. Feldpausch hits this episode out of the park, and we're so excited to bring this third installment in our rural mental health series to you. Dr. Feldpausch shared the following resources for those seeking help with mental health:https://www.nami.org/About-NAMI National Alliance on Mental Illness - this is a great place to start if you want more info on support for yourself or a loved one who is suffering with a mental illness - lots of links to good information on diagnosis, treatment and support.https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ 1-800-273-TALK National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - they also have a link to chat online on their website.www.SAMSHA.govSAMHSA Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - is a good place to start if you are looking for statistics/information on mental illness.https://www.samhsa.gov/data/report/2020-national-directory-mental-health-treatment-facilities This is a list of federal, state and local public and private facilities that provide mental health treatment.https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cdhs/find-behavioral-health-help a link to state of Colorado behavioral health resources/services - something similar exists in all states - consider going to your state website and searching for "behavioral health".
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