Podcasts about agriscience

Alethea Dunn of the Stewarts Creek FFA Chapter is the 2025 Tennessee FFA State Star in Agriscience. She was announced as the winner at the 97th annual Tennessee FFA Convention. Dunn explains what it means to win this award and describes her SAE on researching hypotonic produce.

Vic Verchereau welcomes Tony McCaul, who is the Executive Director at Critter Barn. The story began in 1984. The founder of the Critter Barn, Mary Rottschafer, explained "With the excitement of moving out in the country, came the hope of a larger garden and a do-it-yourself lifestyle. A surprise party planned by a group of friends changed the course of our lives forever. With a freshly painted barn and a few animals, our farm experience began unexpectedly. In just six years children from area schools were on our farm for school field trips, and today our educational farm is a West Michigan attraction to over 100,000 people. Today a dedicated leader continues the learning and fun! Before joining Critter Barn, Tony McCaul worked with the Ottawa County ISD for 14 years as an Ag Tech teacher. Tony is a graduate of Michigan State University and Colorado State University with Bachelors and Masters degrees in Agriscience, Agriculture Education, and Biology. In this edition of Michigan Corners, host Vic Verchereau gets the scoop (or a shovel full!) from Tony. Grab the kids and head west! The Critters are ready to greet you and tell you all about the farm! » Visit MBN website: www.michiganbusinessnetwork.com/ » Subscribe to MBN's YouTube: www.youtube.com/@MichiganbusinessnetworkMBN » Like MBN: www.facebook.com/mibiznetwork » Follow MBN: twitter.com/MIBizNetwork/ » MBN Instagram: www.instagram.com/mibiznetwork/

As farmers plan out their weed management strategies, Corteva Agriscience Market Development Specialist Scott Pringnitz says preparing an effective strategy for controlling early emerging weeds is a key to success this year. He tells Brownfield a full program approach will help growers keep fields clean all season long. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Para conocer las bondades de la innovación en nanotecnología con Agriscience, conversamos con su director Comercial, Juan Pablo Zúñiga.

We talk with Lizzie Schafer of the Taylorville FFA Chapter, who is a National FFA finalist for American Star in Agriscience.We learn about Bayer's Take Care, Now initiative. Michael Bernhard from the Kendall-Grundy Farm Bureau details his "Leaders to Washington" experience.  Paul Otto from Freese-Notis Weather discusses this week's mini-heatwave.

The National FFA Organization announced the 16 finalists for its 2024 top achievement awards: American Star Farmer, American Star in Agribusiness, American Star in Agricultural Placement, and American Star in Agriscience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nikki and Breanna share how to be a judge for National Chapter, Agriscience, and Proficiency Awards. Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/12RWU_xkgmUjCPDT0XuWinLcmY2i6XMsr?usp=drive_link Like Here by the Owl podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or wish to be a guest on the show? Message us on social media. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/nikki-fideldy-doll/support

This week on AgweekTV, the USDA is making a huge investment in ag conservation programs. A North Dakota woman finds success in selling her beef and some very unusual eggs straight off the farm. Some aspiring chefs develop award winning recipes using soy. And we'll show you how some FFA students are using science and technology to solve real problems for farmers.  

Anyone who has spent time in a classroom can tell you about the value of student engagement. According to a recent Gallup poll, students who are engaged in their learning are 2.5 times more likely to say that they get excellent grades and do well in school. With 150 students now participating in the Stamford Agriscience Program, we learned why this type of instruction is so effective for local high schoolers. We spoke with Kyle Rogers, a sophomore in the program, as well as Virginia Cipolla, an Agriscience Teacher and the Program Coordinator for the Stamford Agriscience Program. IMAGE CREDIT:  iStock / Getty Images Plus

Sec. Arthur previews her upcoming interview before playing a game of "This or That" (00:00). Eliana Timmons of Stillwater FFA and Corbin Robbins of Chattanooga FFA join the show to talk about their recent ag honors. Corbin has been involved with the FFA Creed, while Eliana has competed in Agriscience (5:10). Sec. Arthur and ODAFF PIO Lee Benson react to the interview before Sec. Arthur provides an OYE wrap up (33:15).

As we step into 2024, the food industry is poised to be at the cusp of transformative changes, shaped by evolving consumer preferences, technological advancements and a growing emphasis on sustainability. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about the top food industry trends to look out for in 2024. She interviewed Are Traasdahl, founder and CEO of Crisp; Brian Wenngatz, CEO of Sentera; Pat McCullough, CEO of ProducePay; and Michael Lines, CEO and President of Wellness Natural Inc., which owns SimplyProtein. After discussing each trend, the team weighs in to provide further insights.Traasdahl predicts that 2024 will mark a new era for the food industry, characterized by advanced demand sensing, smarter data use for sustainability and availability and more nimble supply chains amid consumer preference shifts. Wenngatz foresees an accelerated adoption of generative AI in agriculture. McCullough's predictions focus on key areas of innovation and sustainability. Lastly, Lines says 2024 will see the continued rise in demand for plant-based products, the importance of nutritious yet flavorful snacks and the focus on sustainability.Read the full article here:2024 Food Industry Trends: Navigating the Future of Tech, Sustainability and NutritionFor more food and beverage industry content, visit the Xtalks Vitals homepage.Follow Us on Social Media Twitter: @XtalksFood Instagram: @Xtalks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Xtalks.Webinars/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/xtalks-webconferences YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/XtalksWebinars/featured

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Welcome to the weekend!This is Stephen Colbert from the Gazette Digital News Desk, and I'm here with your update for Saturday, November 4th, and Sunday, November 5th, 2023.According to the National Weather Service, Saturday mostly sunny, with a high near 55, cooling to a low of 35 Saturday night.Sunday will be partly sunny, with a high near 61, cooling to a low of 53 Sunday night.Iowa woman one of 4 finalists for top National FFA award in agriscienceUniversity of Iowa sophomore Jasmyn Hoeger is being recognized Friday as one of four finalists for a 2023 top achievement award from the National FFA Organization for her work developing an alternative treatment for livestock using UV light.Hoeger is the only finalist in Iowa for The American Star Award in Agriscience. This week, she was interviewed by a panel of judges and one of the finalists will be selected as the winner of the award at the 96th National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis.Arab American caucus asks Iowa Democratic Party to apologizeA day after Iowa Democratic Party leadership condemned University of Iowa student Democrats for an “antisemitic” social media post, the chair of the state party's Arab American caucus accused his party leadership of misquoting the students and called for an apology.“The Iowa Democratic Party's statement misquotes and misconstrues the original statement,” according to an email that Newman Abuissa, of Iowa City, sent Friday morning to state party Chair Rita Hart.“We call on Rita Hart to correct the quote, and we stand with the IDP's Progressive Caucus in calling for Rita Hart to apologize to University Democrats at Iowa.”Democratic state party leadership did not respond Friday to The Gazette's request for comment.Vivek Ramaswamy launches $8M ad buy in Iowa, rents apartment in Des MoinesOhio biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy is launching a multimillion-dollar ad buy in Iowa and New Hampshire as the 38-year-old Republican presidential candidate trails key primary rivals in recent polling.Ramaswamy's campaign said so far it plans to spend $8 million in Iowa and $4 million in New Hampshire on an ad buy that will include broadcast, cable, radio, digital and direct mail.The first ad in the series, “Truth,” begins airing Saturday, according to the campaign.Ramaswamy has rented an apartment in Des Moines for him and his family. The Washington Post first reported on the apartment, as the entrepreneur and author prepares for more frequent visits and tries to build momentum ahead of Iowa's first-in-the-nation GOP caucuses on Jan. 15. The campaign said it plans to shift resources to the state after next week's Republican presidential primary debate.Have a good weekend, everyone.

Olivia Pflaumer is an Agriscience teacher, former American Star Finalist, former FFA member and three time guest of the Off-Farm Income Podcast.  On today's show she returns to give us an update on her career.  Olivia first appeared on the show in 2016 when she was a junior in high school.  Three years later she was back as an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.  Today, Olivia has completed college and student teaching, and she is an Agriscience instructor at the Global Impact Stem Academy in Springfield, Ohio.  Today, we get to catch up on all she has done and is doing.

On tomorrow's Ag Business Episode we are catching up with Olivia Pflaumer who is now an agriscience teacher in a STEM Program in Ohio.  This will be Olivia's third appearance on the show as she has been a high achiever for years now.  Olivia's first appearance was back in 2016, and as a nice tie in for tomorrow I decided to replay that interview today.  This will make for a great before and after picture of Olivia.

Hadley Steifvater is an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.  She has grow up around her father's veterinary practice, raising livestock of her own and also helping to solve problems in the production agriculture world in her region of South Dakota. Hadley was homeschooled for the entirety of her primary school career, and her pathway into the FFA and agriscience research are a bit different than normal.  Hadley was actually recruited by the FFA Advisor for McCook Central High School, Terry Reickman, as her father had been the FFA and Terry had been his advisor too.  This recruitment took place her 7th Grade year, but it was not until 8th Grade that her parents allowed it. In the first year, another of Hadley's FFA Advisors, Tracy Chase, encouraged her to do an agriscience research project.  Hadley went on to win both state and national awards with that project in just the 8th Grade!  This set her on a course of seeking research projects, and soon she was researching the best methods of farrowing pigs and caring for newly born pigs on behalf of her father and for one of his customers. This led to Hadley researching block chains in the beef industry and assessing whether or not the origins of a steak could be traced back to the farm the calf was born on - a topic of particular interest to me. Hadley is now at South Dakota State University, majoring in Animal Science, and she is looking at a future career in the veterinary field as either a veterinary nurse or veterinarian.  

Audrey Pinger is a 2023 American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.  This all began in the 9th Grade with her adamantly refusing to the join the FFA as her friends tried to get her to sign up.  Finally, after a lot of peer pressure (the good kind), she relented and became a member to join what would later become a nationally competing parliamentary procedure team. During this time Audrey was encouraged to do an agriscience research project by her FFA Advisor.  She ended going to and winning her state with the project, and this lit a fire.  Soon, she was running four separate agriscience research projects, and obviously those projects stood out as she has become one of only four finalists in the category out of over 800,000 FFA students in the nation! Audrey is currently studying to become an agriculture teacher at The Ohio State University, and she will also be receiving her American Degree this year.

Welcome to Episode 142 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. This episode features cybersecurity tips for farmers and the story of an Iowa student who was inspired to pursue innovative cattle research following a near-death experience on her family's farm.   Resource mentioned in this episode: Iowa's Jasmyn Hoeger named a finalist for National FFA's American Star in Agriscience award

Join as National Meat Judging Champion Jake Bagby shares about his time on the Texas Tech University Meat Judging team and how that's set him up for success in the future. For a full episode transcript, visit our website at https://www.justinboots.com/en/kick-your-boots-up.html.

Some pretty strong  words from the board chair of Wisconsin Farm Technology Days, Inc.  Mel Pittmann, farmer and board chair, visits with Bob Bosold about the future of the show.  He's particularly vocal with his criticism of UW-Extension support in the state. Henry Koerner from the Big Foot FFA had no exposure to agriculture until his agriculture education class.  That began to turn a page for the young man that's ushered him into the spot as Wisconsin's Star in Agriscience who will be competing on the national scene in October.Wisconsin is still hazy and it's not because of heat.  The state is feeling the effects of wildfires in Canada.  Stephanie Hoff talks about the situation with Craig Czarnecki from the DNR's Air Management Program. He says it's going to impact pets and livestock breathing the same as it does humans.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More coverage from last week's 95th Illinois FFA Convention, including conversations with IDOA Director Jerry Costello and Lt. Governor Julianna Stratton. We hear from new Illinois FFA Secretary Riley Kessler from Staunton and Discovery Star in Agriscience winner Henry Waters from the Pleasant Plains FFA Chapter. We also highlight the Jasper County Fair with fair board member Connie Elliott and preview a new market week with Comstock Investments Joe Camp.

FFA members in Wisconsin have a chance to apply for a Star Award across four categories. One of the categories is Star in Agriscience. Charitee Seebecker speaks to this year's winner -- Henry Koerner of the Big Foot FFA. With Henry's Supervised Agricultural Experience, Henry wanted to find solutions for hot issues in a variety of AFNR pathways. In regard to the plant science realm, Henry analyzed the effects of natural antimicrobials on plant tissue growth, finding that the cultures with honey and no added antimicrobials produced the most growth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast Bryan Gibson, Farmers Weekly Managing Editor, talks to Hamish Marr, 2019 Nuffield Scholar about his Nuffield research on glyphosate, New Zealand's use of it as a strategic farming tool, and some of the challenges arable farmers are facing today.To read more about Hamish's work, head to: https://ruralleaders.co.nz/nuffield-scholars/2019-nuffield-scholar-profile-hamish-marr/

Grand challenge in this episode: Invasive Species - The Ultimate Challenger About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Melanie Berndtson is a 15 year Agriscience teacher from Wellsboro, Pennsylvania.  She teaches in a single teacher department with courses including animal science, plant science, natural resource management, environmental science, introduction to agriscience, and leadership courses.  She teaches 100 students a year and directs the Grand Canyon FFA chapter.  Melanie is passionate about curriculum development and has worked on several projects creating new educational materials in the small animal science field.  She enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband Greg and her beagles Sonny and Ivan when she is not teaching. 

Georgette Pyoos knew early on that a career in science, which ultimately led to agricultural science and research was her calling. As a junior researcher in animal breeding, genetics, and reproductive physiology at the Agricultural Research Council she joins us in this edition to share some advice for new and developing agriculturalist, specifically for livestock producers. We also get to know the woman behind her research and some inspiration for others who wish to follow in her footsteps…

Grand challenge in this episode: Food Banks About the Challenge The purpose of this project is to leverage a preexisting online professional development resource and its large following of SBA educators to create a more effective model of professional development where teachers engage in immersive experiences in agriculture, capture those experiences via the formats already used by Owl Pellets, and share them with their peers to develop an ever-growing community of practice around grand agricultural challenges founds within teachers' local communities and FANH careers. One of the primary goals of this project is to re-engage SBA educators in the challenges, technology, and work of their local agricultural community – making grand challenges local. Visit the Teach Grand Challenges website. About the Guest Lindsey Garner completed a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University in Environmental Studies and Agriscience in 2015 and then completed a Master of Arts Degree from Michigan State University in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources Education in 2020. Lindsey started her journey as an agriculture, food and natural resource teacher in Michigan in 2016. She currently teaches at an urban career and technical center where she sees the impact of food inequity everyday with her own students and wanted to develop teaching resources for those who wondered where all of their donated foods came from to help raise awareness of those who go hungry.

During the 95th Tennessee FFA Convention, five state stars were announced. Hear from the State Star in Agriscience and the State Star Greenhand. Amy Beckham: FFA Stars. Hello there and welcome to Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, I'm Amy Beckham. Lillie Cagle: I'm just really grateful for this opportunity not only to represent my chapter of Bledsoe County and East Tennessee, but the entire state as the star in agriscience. Amy Beckham: During the 95th Tennessee FFA State Convention, five state stars were announced, and Lily Cagle of Bledsoe County was named the State Star in Agriscience. She explains what this award is all about. Lillie Cagle: Star awards would technically be whoever has the best proficiency and the best SAE. So, agriscience is really just understanding and researching more about the agriculture industry and finding solutions to that, and just compared to everybody else in the state, which I know the other candidates that are applying for this were just as amazing and I'm just very grateful for this opportunity. Amy Beckham: Lillie provides some insight into the research she has completed during her time in the blue jacket. Lillie Cagle: So I've completed three projects through agriscience research. The first one was comparing how high fat and low fat diets affect your brain. The second one was comparing the safety and effectiveness of ozone cleaning and the last one was the effects of acid precipitation on the environment and how we can reverse those. Amy Beckham: The state star greenhand is Cannon Wilhoit of the South Greene FFA chapter who is a freshman in high school and has already competed in several contests Cannon Wilhoit: I've competed in every contest that I could. I've been in soil judging, livestock, I've competed in creed. I've done multiple different CDEs and competed across the country with my Boer goats. Amy Beckham: And Cannon explains a little about what this prestigious honor means to her. Cannon Wilhoit: For me, that's just a way for me to be able to get the Boer goat name out there, especially in Tennessee because it's not a big name, but also to me, it just means that I'm able to promote the agriculture industry, which is what I'm all about. It's what I want to do with my future. Amy Beckham: And although just in her first year of FFA, Cannon has already seen an impact from being involved in the organization. Cannon Wilhoit: I've always loved agriculture and I knew I wanted to do something in it, and now I've been able to compete across the country and learn so much about FFA and the agriculture industry. Amy Beckham: Congratulations to those state stars and stay tuned for more of the award winners. For Tennessee Home and Farm Radio, I'm Amy Beckham.

Host and American Family Farmer, Doug Stephan www.eastleighfarm.com begins with news about how the war between Russia and The Ukraine war is affecting our American farmers, new laws that enforce distance between cars and farm equipment, Illinoi's Clover Hill Farm was destroyed by a recent tornado and local town folk and farmers are helping them to rebuild. Next, we meet Melanie Berndtson, Grand Canyon Pennsylvania FFA Advisor, and Agriscience Teacher at Wellsboro Area High School. https://www.wellsborosd.org/ Melanie grew up splitting her time between a suburban community in New Hampshire and the small farm her father owned. While her friends and classmates were preparing for careers in nine-to-five office jobs, Melanie was most excited about her weekends on the farm and working with animals. Over the course of her 15 years at Wellsboro, she has become passionate about helping students and other teachers understand how sustainable agriculture can help build strong and vibrant communities. Finally, Farmer Doug opines about Tax time and the need to plan ahead for next year's Taxes.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3010081/advertisement

In this episode, we hear from North Dakota State University assistant professor Dr. Brooke Thiel on how agriculture teachers implement and engage in agriscience research in the classroom.

Hello, this is Titus Montgomery from the Red Oak FFA Chapter wishing you guys a very happy welcome back to the Brag On Ag Podcast. For the first official episode of 2023 I knew I needed to go above and beyond with this episode. My guest is one of my best friends, and someone I call a brother. Caleb Horne is the current Oklahoma FFA Northwest Area Vice-President, the 2022 National FFA Prepared Public Speaking Champion, a former National FFA Creed Speaking finalist, a four time state champion in prepared public speaking, a state champion in the Agriscience fair, and a state proficiency award finalist. He is a graduate from the Morrison FFA Chapter in the Northwest area of Oklahoma and is currently a freshman in college at Oklahoma State University. You can find him on Instagram @caleb_horne_11

Welcome to Episode 8 of the BioHackers Podcast!In this episode, David and Alex welcome inspirational bioinformatics professor Tyesha Farmer from Alabama A&M University. Together, they discuss the importance of academic mentorship, the global impact of agriscience, and the power of enabling everyone with the opportunities of a science-based education.  Watch the Podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/bPrLkt07cPo Here is a list of topics: Welcome to Episode 8 (00:00)The Open-Source Movement (1:28)Connecting Marginalized Students to the Right Tools (4:31)Welcome Tyesha to the Show (7:33)How Dr. Farmer Expanded Research Opportunities (9:45)The Story of Dr. Farmer's Journey to a Science Career (10:57)Dr. Farmer Finding Her Identity in STEM (22:27)Providing Access to STEM Opportunities Through Virtual Research (29:51)Scaling Mentorship Opportunities (31:27)Building an International Community of Researchers (34:40)Digital Credentials (37:40)Educating after a PhD (44:00)  The Importance of Agriscience Education (46:00)How Alex Started His Science Career in Agriscience (51:24)  What is a BioHacker to You? (58:40)  Closing Thoughts (59:59) Enjoy the Show! 

Leaundre Delonia is the state runner up in the OKFFA Chapter Secretary contest, a competitor in the Tulsa State Fair with both indoor and livestock exhibits, a state competitor in the Agriscience fair, a competitor in both meats and livestock judging and a competitor in public speaking. He is the president of the Okmulgee FFA Chapter which is the national model of excellence Chapter here in Oklahoma. You can find him on Instagram @thatboydre14

In the 1980's the "Future Farmers Of America" changed their name to simply the "FFA" because they knew that they were helping to create opportunities for students, inside and outside of agriculture, that went beyond traditional farming.  What a move by this organization!  Looking at the results they are getting in 2022 with their top achieving students, you can see just how much further the influence of the FFA has been able to spread since making that move. Today's guest, Marin Lonnee, is a perfect example of the results of this decision.  Marin was introduced to the FFA through a middle school agriculture class when she was in the 6th Grade.  That class exposed her, not only to the FFA, but to agriculture, research and her own, innate talents.  The spark that lit the fire with that first class has resulted in years of research by Marin.   Marin's research has not always been solely focused on projects that fit within the parameters of the FFA, but most of the time it has been.  Regardless of where it fit, her research has always included a social component with a practical impact on people and the betterment of their lives.   Today, Marin is an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.  In speaking with her about what she has done, the reasons she has chosen her research project and her vision for their applications it is no mystery at all why she has been nominated for this prestigious award! SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agriscience Research HIGH SCHOOL: Oconee County High School; Watkinsville, Georgia MASCOT: Warriors FFA ADVISOR: Chelsea Bengaud CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MARIN LONNEE: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Oconee County High School Website: Marin's FFA Advisor's Email Address: cbegnaud@oconeeschools.org Oconee County High School Telephone Number: 706.769.6655 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America's youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America's youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”.U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

Our guest today has an amazing story of becoming involved in agriscience research, not limiting his research interests to one aspect of agriculture and of doing good in the community.  He also has an amazing story of legacy.  Ryan Hess is part of the Stephenville FFA Chapter, and as an American Star Finalist in Agriscience Research he not only is the third finalist from Texas in three years, but he is the third finalist from Stephenville High School in three years! As if his contributions and findings in research were not enough, Ryan has been very involved in both the FFA and his community.  He was pivotal in the town of Stephenville in getting funding for and installation of calisthenics equipment along their river trail.  Also, he has served in many officer roles over the years, including that of Texas State Officer. Ryan is not studying Ag Communications at Texas Tech University, along with his preceding American Star Finalists from Stephenville High School.  He hopes to continue his research in the area of social interaction and find new and better ways to share the message of agriculture with the world. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agriscience Research HIGH SCHOOL: Stephenville High School; Stephenville, Texas MASCOT: Honey Bees FFA ADVISOR: Ryan Best CONTACT INFORMATION FOR RYAN HESS: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Stephenville High School FFA website: Ryan's FFA Advisor's Email Address: ryan.best@sville.us Stephenville High School's Telephone Number: (254) 968-4141 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America's youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America's youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:    

Lexie Zuniga is a State competitor in the Agriscience fair and Ag Comm.CDE, a competitor in numerous other CDE's such as livestock judging and cattle grading , and competes in public speaking. She will be an incoming senior at Fairview this fall and is the president of the Fairview FFA Chapter. You can find her on Instagram @lexie_zuniga

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For any new farmer grasping your seasonal crop rotation cycle is vital to stay adrift. Plus, it helps to diversify your farming operation and this week we share a winter crop guide for beginner farmers. And while I have you attention crop farmers, this week's AECI Plant Health segment focuses on downy mildew on broccoli and cauliflower. Simon Lowe, technical advisor at AECI Plant Health joins us to identify it and ways to treat this common threat, especially if you're a new farmer.   Our book of the week is, Permission to Screw Up: How I Learned to Lead by Doing (Almost) Everything Wrong by Kristen Hadeed. And, our farmer tip of the week comes from Dr Ethel Phiri, lecturer at Stellenbosch University's Faculty of Agriscience.

Today my guest is Courtney Blagg from Oologah, Oklahoma. Courtney is a goat showman, a multiple time State Champion in the Agriscience fair, a competitor in Prepared Public speaking, and is a Junior from the Oologah FFA Chapter in the Northeast Area of Oklahoma. She is currently the Chapter Reporter, owns her own cake making business, raises show goats as part of her SAE, and has competed multiple times in the Agriscience fair. You can find her on Instagram @court_blagg_

In this episode of the Indiana Pioneer Agronomy podcast, hosts Ben Jacob and Brian Shrader discuss Enlist, burndown recommendations and priorities and overall optimization of crop protection. Joining this episode is Brad Burkhart, Market Development Specialist at Corteva Agriscience.

Listen to part one of this two-part podcast here: https://pioneer-agronomy-indiana.simplecast.com/episodes/history-of-plant-breeding-in-the-eastern-corn-belt

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In this, the last episode for 2021, our hosts Chris Scuse, Territory Manager in DelMar, Va, and Emily Allegar, Territory Manager in Pennsylvania, reflect back on the year and look forward to 2022.

Have you always wanted to try Agriscience Fair projects but are hesitant to take that first step? In this episode, Jason shares ways to "tame the beast". Resources for this episode can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1JnqijQQqGy1a7Tv3_F-2JupSM_Kv83V3?usp=sharing Like Here by the Owl Podcast on Facebook and Instagram. Have a future topic idea or wish to be a guest on the show? Message Here by the Owl Podcast on social media.

Young talent finding their way to the agbioscience sector doesn't just happen – it takes boots on the ground and effort in spreading awareness about the career opportunities available. On this week's episode, Gerry Dick with Inside INdiana Business is joined by Sylvia Harris, a Field Atlas Ambassador and senior at Huntington University.  They dive into Huntington's fast-growing agriculture program, connecting students to the agbiosciences through Field Atlas and what it's like for soon-to-be college graduates searching for their first career.   Want to learn more about Field Atlas? Visit myfieldatlas.com. 

Today's guest, Chase Krug, first appeared on the Off-Farm Income Podcast in episode #203 when he was a freshman in high school in 2016.  Back then he was already doing research and had been awarded an SAE Grant to study the Colorado Potato Beetle as well as blight in potatoes.  Over the past five years he has continued his passion for both research and plant breeding, and has added 13 more research projects for a total of 15 (he had one before the potatoes). If you are wondering, this is not the norm, this is exceptional.  So exceptional in fact that right after Chase graduated from high school he was sent to India, by himself, to work on plant breeding and research new varieties of mung beans through an internship he had been granted.  Chase has continued to be recognized and be awarded internships and jobs such as working for the the USDA - ERS and publishing recommendations for countries like Egypt.  And now, he has been nominated as an American Star Finalist in the category of Agriscience Research.

Ever wondered what you could see if you were a fly on a wall. Pollination Robots are a new thing being introduced into the Agriculture realm when technology meets insects to increase pollination tactics. While this is could be a win for AgriScience, what is your opinion on privacy issues if this technology could get into the wrong hands? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/blackmantel/support

Did you know that Wisconsin Farm Technology Days actually started as a plowing contest back in the 50's?  Bob Bosold talks with two retired western Wisconsin farmers that were part of the grand event when it first began. U.S. Ag Secretary, Tom Vilsack, announced millions of dollars in federal aid that's pointed toward expanding meat and poultry processing capacities.  The announcement was made on Friday in Iowa, along with 3 Wisconsin counties being declared as primary disaster areas due to drought. Finally, a school district in Sharon, Wisconsin is looking to add agriculture curriculum to their K-8 line up!  Dr. Sara Andrus, district administrator explains their $700,000 grant reward from the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction for the creation and expansion of the Virtual Academy of Agriscience and Technology (VAAST) charter school. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eden Research PLC's (LON:EDEN) Sean Smith joins Proactive London about their 'big news' of an agreement with Corteva Agrisciences for its seed treatment application. He says this deal has been in the works for a number of months and means providing the US giant with exclusive commercialisation, supply and distribution rights covering the EU, UK and Serbia. It followed the successful 2019 evaluation of the Eden product, which is based on its Sustaine encapsulation technology, natural, plastic-free, biodegradable microspheres.

Lia Biondo handles the day-to-day operations for the Western Skies Strategies Washington, D.C. office. She manages the premier public policy portfolio and engages on a daily basis with Congress, Federal Agencies and the White House, helping associations and individuals successfully navigate Capitol Hill and build relationships with key Administration officials and industry leaders. Ms. Biondo directs the WSS Washington, DC fellow and intern program and presents regular lobbying educational workshops. She also co-chairs one of the leading national natural resource policy advisory committees. Ms. Biondo has contributed to pieces that have been spotlighted by CNBC, The Washington Post, the BBC, and RFD-TV. Ms. Biondo is a native of the “Mitten State,” she graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Environmental Studies and Agriscience. When she’s not in the District, you’ll find her at the barn, in the woods, or on the water. This episode is hosted by Dr. Shawn Baker MD. Find him at https://shawn-baker.com

INTRODUCING MATTHEW GRAB: You may wonder how we can produce so much food in the United States on an ever-shrinking footprint of ground with fewer and fewer people being involved in production agriculture.  The answer is the natural curiosity of the American Farmer coupled with a passion for agriculture and an innovative mind. These characteristics that have made the American Farmer great are evident throughout the spectrum, from the 80-year-old farmer who is trying hard not to retire to the 16-year-old who is dreaming of how they can become a farmer. In today's interview, I am lucky enough to interview one of these farmers.  At age 18, Matthew Grab is already accomplishing amazing things in the FFA and in agriculture.  He lives on his family's grain farm in Freeburg, Illinois and one of the crops they grow is soybeans.  As part of Matthew's supervised agricultural experience, he and a friend decided to see how hail damage would impact the yield on soybeans. The two of them set up a test plot of soybeans to experiment on, but the question was, how were they going to replicate hail?  A very fun and innovative solution was thought up.  They would shoot the soybean plants with a shotgun from a distance to simulate hail stones comes down and ripping the soybean leaves. Their initial hypothesis was that hail damage would decrease yield.  This is a very natural hypothesis.  However, they ended up demonstrating that at the stage of development that they simulated the damage the yield wound up increasing.  This was very interesting, so the next year they replicated the experiment on a larger scale using a herbicide at a very low rate.  This also increased the yield.  They entered this experiment into the FFA's National Agriscience Fair, and they won! It is this type of natural curiosity and love for what they do that has always led the American Farmer to produce more with less.  And it is this type of innovation and spirit in Matthew's generation that gives me the confidence to know that we will find a way to continue to feed the world as our world's population continues to grow.

Subscribe To Our Weekly Email INTRODUCING MATTHEW GRAB: You may wonder how we can produce so much food in the United States on an ever-shrinking footprint of ground with fewer and fewer people being involved in production agriculture.  The answer is the natural curiosity of the American Farmer coupled with a passion for agriculture and an innovative mind. These characteristics that have made the American Farmer great are evident throughout the spectrum, from the 80-year-old farmer who is trying hard not to retire to the 16-year-old who is dreaming of how they can become a farmer. In today's interview, I am lucky enough to interview one of these farmers.  At age 18, Matthew Grab is already accomplishing amazing things in the FFA and in agriculture.  He lives on his family's grain farm in Freeburg, Illinois and one of the crops they grow is soybeans.  As part of Matthew's supervised agricultural experience, he and a friend decided to see how hail damage would impact the yield on soybeans. The two of them set up a test plot of soybeans to experiment on, but the question was, how were they going to replicate hail?  A very fun and innovative solution was thought up.  They would shoot the soybean plants with a shotgun from a distance to simulate hail stones comes down and ripping the soybean leaves. Their initial hypothesis was that hail damage would decrease yield.  This is a very natural hypothesis.  However, they ended up demonstrating that at the stage of development that they simulated the damage the yield wound up increasing.  This was very interesting, so the next year they replicated the experiment on a larger scale using a herbicide at a very low rate.  This also increased the yield.  They entered this experiment into the FFA's National Agriscience Fair, and they won! It is this type of natural curiosity and love for what they do that has always led the American Farmer to produce more with less.  And it is this type of innovation and spirit in Matthew's generation that gives me the confidence to know that we will find a way to continue to feed the world as our world's population continues to grow. SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE:  Agriscience Research, Ag Mechanics & Repair HIGH SCHOOL: Freeburg Community High School, Freeburg, IL MASCOT: Midgets FFA ADVISOR:  Dusti Ingles CONTACT INFORMATION FOR MATTHEW GRAB: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Freeburg Community High School website: Missy's FFA Advisors' Email Address: inglesd@fchs77.org Freeburg Community School's Telephone Number: FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - FFA students can start small businesses through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% and the rest of the world.  FFA provides the needed education, training, and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and ensure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers, and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the food search is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue   More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald:  

Have you ever thought about where your food comes from? Have you thought about the processes and the people involved with getting it to your plate? In our Season 2 premiere, CareerTech Horizon takes a dive into Oklahoma agriculture, the challenges the industry faces and the new opportunities for people to get involved in it. State Agriculture Secretary Blayne Arthur gives us a look at the industry and how it fared during the pandemic. John Patrick Lopez of Lopez Foods tells us about food processing. Some things changed with technology, but he still needs hard-working people, too. OSU's Cynda Clary takes us through the many jobs available in agriculture, many of which don't involve farm work. CareerTech's Scott Nemecek explains how they are training the next generation of ag workers. Nikki Snider of the Oklahoma Pork Council works to bridge the gap between farmers and consumers. You can subscribe to our podcast on Apple, Spotify, Google, TuneIn or Stitcher or ask your smart speaker to play "CareerTech Horizon.” Also, don’t forget to follow us on Twitter @CT_Horizon, or on Facebook to stay up to date with this ongoing project. Visit our website for show notes, episode trailers and bonus content "Beyond Your Horizon" at http://cthorizon.org Beyond Your Horizon: Articles, Videos, and Related Stories Trends and Employment Opportunities in Oklahoma Agriculture -- Full Panel Discussion with CareerTech Horizon's Rob McClendon Inside the Food Industry at Shawnee Mills -- CareerTech Horizon's Blane Singletary shows how STEM and food go together like peanut butter and jelly! My Oklahoma FFA Story -- Students interested in agriculture share how their experiences changed their lives. Classic Horizon Stories Hal Clark: Ag Environmental Stewardship [2017] -- Hal Clark has spent a lifetime raising cattle in the wide-open spaces and bitter extremes of our state’s panhandle. Rural Physician Shortage [2017] -- From Blue Coats to White Coats, FFA students are sought out to fill the medical needs of their rural communities. Devon Energy Invests in Agriscience [2015] -- FFA members bridge the gap between agriculture and STEM.

Intimidated by initiating a chapter-wide agriscience fair? Looking for ways to make your students' agriscience fair projects less overwhelming? Megan Moorman, agriculture teacher at Westfall High School, Ohio provides listeners in this episode with tips and tricks on how she helps her students achieve success in the Agriscience Fair at the state and national level. Resources from this episode: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1dF1jA2B9ZRtF8AI4_Oky7uajtvJjqNiB?usp=sharing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

For the first time ever- Oklahoma FFA had three National Finalists in the National FFA American Stars Competition- and at the 2020 National FFA Convention- two of them- again for the first time ever- were called out as the winner in their category. Host Ron Hays talked after the Stars announcement with Will Shelby of Madill FFA, the American Star in Ag Placement and Nicole Stevens of Yukon FFA, the American Star in Agriscience. Today's Podcast is powered by BancFirst.

SHOW NOTES INTRODUCING NICOLE STEVENS!  Since I left my public service career and ventured into entrepreneurship I have become an astute observer of things.  Now that I no longer have a public service type job with tons of security built into it, I live in the world of providing real value and performance in order to continue receiving a paycheck.  It is this new reality that has caused me to really start looking at people who succeed and take measure of what makes them stand apart. It is these observations that really make this time of year fun for me.  As you know, I am privileged to be able to interview all of the FFA's American Star Finalists every year.  I usually do pretty good and am able to interview almost all of them.  These students are the best of the best, and I always find myself surprised hearing their stories and realizing just how much they have done to reach this level. Our guest today is one of those students.  Nicole Stevens is one of the four finalists for the title of American Star in Agriscience Research.  Now there are a lot of different types of research projects out there.  Some are complex and some are simple.  They all count towards a supervised agricultural experience.  In this episode, Nicole will even tell you about one of her very first research projects and just how simple that it was. By the time we finish our interview with Nicole she will have told you that she has conducted 22 research projects over the past 10 years in the FFA.  That is more than 2 per year in addition to everything else she had been doing.  When I asked her how she got all of this done she replied that sometimes she had to sacrifice sleep to make it happen. Imagine being so devoted to researching something that you sacrificed sleep to find out the answers.  It is work ethic like this that sets American Star Finalists and National Proficiency Winners apart.  If you ever want to know just how highly successful people achieve those results, look no further than the 16 students nominated for this prestigious award over four categories every year! SUPERVISED AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCE: Agriscience Research HIGH SCHOOL: Yukon High School; Yukon, Oklahoma MASCOT: Millers FFA ADVISOR: Scott Stevens CONTACT INFORMATION FOR NICOLE STEVENS: Click on the picture below to be taken to the Yukon High School Website: Nicole's FFA Advisor's Email Address: scott.stevens@yukonps.com Yukon High School Telephone Number: (405) 354-2587 FFA LINKS: National FFA Organization Supervised Agricultural Experiences (SAE's) Support FFA  Donate to FFA - One way that FFA students are able to start small businesses is through an FFA grant of $1,000.  In 2014, 141 FFA students received these grants.  With your donations, more students can get this head start - pay it forward. REASONS TO DONATE TO FFA: Only 2% of Americans grow and raise most of the food and livestock consumed by the other 98% as well as the rest of the world.  FFA is providing the needed education, training and resources to Americans that will carry that torch forward and insure that America continues to have inexpensive, quality food. Rural Communities will rely on entrepreneurship in the future for population growth and job creation.  The FFA is a major catalyst to that entrepreneurial growth. Farmers, ranchers and those working in agriculture give the rest of America incredible amounts of freedom because the search for food is as simple as going to the grocery store: “The future of American agriculture depends on the involvement and investment in America’s youth, In order to prepare for the population of tomorrow, we need to encourage America’s youth today, and show that careers in agriculture are profitable, rewarding, and vital.”. U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, Sonny Perdue Where Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald Can Be Heard:   Member Of The National Association Of Farm Broadcasters

From singing opera to embracing technology and diving into drones, meet Dr. Magan Lewis, a STEM loving FarmHer. Join in the discussion about how she is helping implement new technology to agriculture across the globe. We’ll also dive in to why she is passionate about introducing STEM to young girls and how she is getting that done

Gregory Clifton SmithBecoming an educator was a natural transition after being a City Planner with the NYC Parks Department Street Tree Division and the Supervisor of Horticulture at the Bronx Zoo. The most logical transition into education was becoming a Career and Technical Education instructor at the Philadelphia School District’s W. B. Saul High School of Agricultural Sciences. Additionally, I've worked in the food and wine service industry at the acclaimed Standard Hotel’s Standard Grill in New York City and Robert Mondavi's Woodbridge Estates in California. Currently, I am a Career and Technical Education teacher with a focus on Natural Resources Management and Food Science at the largest secondary Agriscience program in the United States, which also houses the largest single-school chapter of the FFA. I'm a multifaceted educator who likes to bring everything to the table when educating and influencing my students’ involvement in learning. I believe learning can be both educational and entertaining, which is why I construct multimedia STEAM-based lessons that employ creativity, real-world experiences, and active learning opportunities that are coherent, cohesive, and connected to 21st Century skills. The foundation of my teaching pedagogy is to create engaging project-based learning experiences, rooted in real-world experiences and focused on developing essential skills like communication, research, critical thinking, and problem-solving in order to prepare my students for life after graduation. My educational background includes a Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from Hampton University, a Master of Environmental Studies from the Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Science, and I am currently working on a Career and Technical Education certification and a second Master at Temple’s School of Education. Additionally, I have been recreationally trained in photography, video production, and multimedia at Delta College in Stockton, California. As evident by my academic past and present, I truly enjoy learning, and subsequently through my current experiences as Saul High School, I have learned I am a great instructor. In 2020, I was acknowledged by the School District of Philadelphia as a 2020 Lindback Award winner for Distinguished Teachers.To learn more about what I am doing to actualize this mission, please visit www.gregclifsmith.com and follow me on IG @smith.at.saul.Today's episode is SPONSORED by Mateo Records. Be sure to purchase Joshua Mateo's new single, "Let's Dance Together" on iTunes HERE and album "In Session" wherever you buy music.Individual Sponsors:Adriane Birt, MDJames J. RollinsWant to support the show through a monetary donation? Feel free to donate via PayPal.ALSO, we are stoked to welcome sponsorship at the Corporate, Community Partner or Individual levels. Please use the email below to connect us to any potential opportunities. Thank you. More Please, in advance.Thank you for listening! Share your thoughts and follow Klay on your favorite social media: @PlanAwithKlay and use the hashtag #PlanA101. Want more Plan A? Subscribe to Klay's website: KlaySWilliams.com. Support the show (https://paypal.me/PlanAEnterprises?locale.x=en_US)

Because of COVID 19, the 2020 Oklahoma State FFA Convention was not held in downtown Oklahoma City this spring- and it was early June until the Oklahoma FFA was able to name their 2020 Stars in the four traditional categories. In today's Road to Rural Prosperity- we introduce you to two of them- the 2020 Star in Agriscience, Jentry Squires of Kingfisher and the 2020 Star in Ag Placement, Landri Chaplin of Weatherford. KC Sheperd zoomed with them to give you a chance to learn about their award winning programs- and their love for the Blue and Gold. A future Podcast will feature our other two stars. Today's Podcast is powered by OPRSC- the Oklahoma Public School Resource Center.

Ensuring you are consuming clean cannabis is an important factor to consider when utilizing cannabis for health and wellness as well as medicinal purposes. We brought Frank Traylor, CEO of Agriscience Labs, the oldest ISO-accredited cannabis testing lab in the nation on our show to discuss cannabis testing rules and regulations. Frank discusses the new heavy metal testing requirements in Colorado which now require testing to determine if there are traces of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in the product. Traylor also provides insight into testing requirements that may be in the pipeline for hemp. We dive into the details around how a cannabis product gets tested and approved to be sold at a licensed dispensary. If you are interested in learning more about this important process keeping consumers safe check out the latest episode of Lit & Lucid! #CannabisTestingLab #ColoradoCannabis #HeavyMetalsTesting #CleanCannabis #Agriscience --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/lit-and-lucid/support

Amelia Hayden is the WI National Officer Candidate as well as the only star finalist from WI, in the category of AgriScience.  Find out more about her path to get to this point. Farm Aid was this past Saturday, and some farmers, like Sarah Lloyd were able to share their story and message with artists on the main stage. Bryce Knoor, commodities specialist shared his insight into how the markets are doing and why. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

At the 91st Tennessee State FFA Convention state winners are announced and one of those is the state Star in Agriscience – this year that star is Kaitlin Taylor of the Oakland FFA Chapter. The post FFA Shining Stars appeared first on Tennessee Farm Bureau.

Polk County Public Schools intern Madison Dvorak sits down with the President of the Polk County Youth Fair Paul Webb to discuss the Youth Fair and what it's all about.  

It's time to meet Carrie Preston! Carrie shares with us about lessons learned on the farm and through teaching about agricultural science. Topics include: What interests people most about her farm How Carrie chose to become an agriscience educator Transitioning into farming What sports teams her household roots for An activity that is a relief from camo and guns A surprising destination their family is looking forward to The secret ingredient to cooking an animal we're not sure how to classify One of the most beautiful places she's seen Resources mentioned in this podcast: United Dairy Industry of Michigan grants: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/ FFA: http://www.michiganffa.com/ 4-H: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/ MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator program: https://www.mimilk.com/membership/member-involvement/young-cooperators/ Farm Bureau: https://www.michfb.com/mi/

It’s time to meet Carrie Preston! Carrie shares with us about lessons learned on the farm and through teaching about agricultural science. Topics include: What interests people most about her farm How Carrie chose to become an agriscience educator Transitioning into farming What sports teams her household roots for An activity that is a relief from camo and guns A surprising destination their family is looking forward to The secret ingredient to cooking an animal we’re not sure how to classify One of the most beautiful places she’s seen Resources mentioned in this podcast: United Dairy Industry of Michigan grants: https://www.milkmeansmore.org/ FFA: http://www.michiganffa.com/ 4-H: https://www.canr.msu.edu/4h/ MMPA Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperator program: https://www.mimilk.com/membership/member-involvement/young-cooperators/ Farm Bureau: https://www.michfb.com/mi/

The third installment of ACTE’s Career Exploration in Middle School podcast series features Agriscience Teacher and FFA Advisor, Dr. Robin C. McLean. Dr. McLean opens up about what it means to teach agriculture to middle school students and how to use the classroom to promote career exploration. You can follow Dr. McLean on Twitter.

Listen in as Dr. Hock from Kansas State University eases the fear often associated with the Agriscience Fair. Yes, you and your students can succeed in this contest!

Vance Crowe has a fascinating agricultural success story. Although he grew up in Central Illinois, he did not grow up on a farm or study agriculture in college. However, through a series of unique experiences he is now the Director of Millennial Engagement with Monsanto. Most of you have probably heard of Monsanto, and may even hold strong opinions about the work that they do. Listen to Vance. He is a thoughtful, articulate, intelligent ambassador for the future of agriculture. I am honored to have him on the podcast. In addition to discussing AgVocacy (advocacy + Ag….apparently spell check acknowledges it as a word...Cool!), we discuss dedicating your career to solving problems and seeking truth. Enjoy this fascinating interview. Follow Vance on Twitter @vancecrowe. Thanks for listening! We really appreciate you taking the time to listen to the Future of Agriculture Podcast. The response has been outstanding. Please feel free to leave a note in the comment section below. The best way to spread the word about our Podcast is to share your favorite episode using the social media share buttons in the podcast player you are using. You can also leave a review on iTunes. This helps us spread the word about the people, perspectives, and innovations that will provide our future food, clothing, fuel, shelter, and natural resources.