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Find Shelby here: https://entomology.unl.edu/person/shelby-memeti/In this episode I speak with Shelby, a master's student at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, about her journey into the world of honeybees and entomology. Shelby shares her childhood fascination with insects, her experiences in beekeeping through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and her transition into higher education. The conversation delves into her current research projects aimed at improving beekeeping practices, the significance of bee wax production, and the various products that bees create, including honey and propolis. She discusses her future aspirations in education and research, her upcoming community engagement through beekeeping tours, and her passion for insects and art.Join our community on Patreon! https://patreon.com/Lildudes?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkLil Dudes Insect Academy is a non-profit dedicated to teaching the world about the amazing world of Insects (Entomology). We do this through workshops, classes, courses, resources, and online content! We have a free, family-friendly Podcast where Bradon talks with Entomologists, and we also have a Bug of the Week Series on YouTube!Website: lildudesinsectacademy.comDonate to the Academy: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/donate.htmlFind our free Podcast here: https://www.lildudesinsectacademy.com/media/podcast.html✌️Follow us on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lildudesinsectacademyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lil.dudes.insect.academy/Twitter: https://twitter.com/lildudesacademyYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDJx_th0guulNsJPE_75sDgLil Dudes Insect Academy is proud to be registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Our mission is to educate anyone and everyone about the amazing world of Entomology, which is the gateway to all the sciences. Contributions to Lil Dudes Insect Academy are tax deductible, to the extent permitted by law. Our Tax ID is: 86-1976172honeybees, entomology, beekeeping, research, honey production, bee wax, FFA, education, pollinator conservation, insect academy, honey, beekeeping, raw honey, honey harvesting, bee education, bee research, honeycomb, bee tours, insect art, future of beekeeping

"Learning to do, doing to learn"   Phil, alongside guest host Jamie Thibodeau, is joined by Dr. Travis Park to explore the National FFA Organization's mission and its connection to experiential education. Travis discusses the importance of agricultural education in developing leadership, personal growth, and career success among students. The discussion highlights the role of experiential learning in FFA programs, the leadership development opportunities available to students, and the empowerment of youth through peer leadership. The conversation concludes with insights on collaboration between FFA and experiential education organizations. FFA is an agricultural leadership organization for students. The mission of FFA is to develop leadership and career success. Experiential education is integral to FFA's teaching methods. Students engage in supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs). Peer leadership is a key component of FFA's structure. FFA chapters empower students to lead their peers. Leadership development occurs through conferences and workshops. FFA provides opportunities for networking and mentorship. Agriculture teachers play a crucial role in student development. Collaboration between FFA and experiential education can enhance learning. Learn more about the FFA - https://www.ffa.org/ Connect with Phil; Email - podcast@high5adventure.org Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/verticalplaypen/ Donate to the podcast - verticalplaypen.org Music and sound effects - epidemicsound.com  

In this episode of the AgNet News Hour, hosts Lorrie Boyer and Nick Papagni discuss the USDA's approval of permanent line speed increases for poultry and pork sectors, based on a successful pilot program since November 2021. The National Pork Producers Council and National Chicken Council support the decision, citing no increased risk to food safety or worker injuries.  However, the Retail, Wholesale, and Department Store Union opposes it, fearing higher injury rates. The USDA will update regulations to ensure safety, including ergonomic program guidelines. The segment also highlighted the increasing automation in agriculture and the importance of maintaining food supply as the population grows. On the second segment, Lorrie and Nick discuss the Smoke Exposure Research Act, a bipartisan bill introduced by US Senators Alex Padilla and Jeff Merkley, and Representatives Mike Thompson and Doug LaMalfa. The bill aims to protect wine grape growers from wildfire smoke damage by allocating $32.5 million annually for five years to research smoke taint and develop risk management methods. es 4,800 wineries and nearly 6,000 growers. Thew final segment of todays program is Brought to you by the Almond Board of California. Kiki Sandrini, Regional Sales Manager at Chandler Automation, discussed her positive experience in the Almond Leadership Program 2025, emphasizing the program's comprehensive orientation and industry networking. She co-chairs the annual golf tournament on May 15 at the Dragonfly Golf Club, which supports Future Farmers of America (FFA) and agriculture education. The event offers various sponsorship opportunities and encourages industry connections. Additionally, the segment highlighted the extension of the public comment period for the monarch butterfly's threatened species listing until May 19, 2024, with previous comments still under review. The discussion also touched on the butterfly's significance and the potential impact on agricultural practices.

Did you eat something today? Did you put clothes on before you left the house? If you did either of these things, you should thank a farmer! It's no secret that agriculture is one of the top job sectors in South Dakota, and the Sioux Falls School District is proud to be preparing students for a future in the industry! Agriculture classes at the Career and Technical Education Academy (CTE) have been offered for a few years now, and every year the program continues to grow and expand. Recently, plans were announced to greatly expand ag course offerings and even expand the building at CTE with the addition of a barn! This is big news for all students who are looking to enter the world of ag after they graduate. Future Farmers of America (FFA) has also been expanding over the last few years. Kimmie Martin, who teaches agriculture at CTE, started the program and has been helping students get involved with agriculture at all kinds of different levels. Her passion for agriculture inspires students, and that inspiration is sure to help cultivate the next generation of leaders in one of South Dakota's number one industries.

Joey did (Future Farmers of America) FFA competitions as a kid. Nancy's dad thinks it is going to snow 9 inches, but Heather Haley says it won't. Daycare workers were arrested for giving kids melatonin to make them sleep. Joey is taking piano lessons and Karly is learning to sew. Hot Tea- Kenny Chesney is doing a residency at The Sphere in Vegas, Tim McGraw is headlining a show at the Field of Dreams, a huge benefit concert is planned to benefit victims of the LA fires, and a girl is going viral for her Dolly audition. Nancy is chaperoning and DJ-ing a middle school dance. Lucky 7. Karly talks with a therapist about her sadness because of the TikTok ban. Jobs people can't believe they were paid to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joey did (Future Farmers of America) FFA competitions as a kid. Nancy's dad thinks it is going to snow 9 inches, but Heather Haley says it won't. Daycare workers were arrested for giving kids melatonin to make them sleep. Joey is taking piano lessons and Karly is learning to sew. Hot Tea- Kenny Chesney is doing a residency at The Sphere in Vegas, Tim McGraw is headlining a show at the Field of Dreams, a huge benefit concert is planned to benefit victims of the LA fires, and a girl is going viral for her Dolly audition. Nancy is chaperoning and DJ-ing a middle school dance. Lucky 7. Karly talks with a therapist about her sadness because of the TikTok ban. Jobs people can't believe they were paid to do.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special episode, released under the Water for Fighting as well as the Florida Specifier banner, Brett gets to sit down with Bartow's favorite son, Adam Putnam. At the time he served, Putnam was the youngest person ever to be elected to the Florida House of Representatives at barely twenty-two years old. He would go on to serve as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for five terms, becoming the 3rd ranking member of that body, and he was elected statewide as Florida's 11th Commissioner of Agriculture where he served two terms. He is now the CEO of Ducks Unlimited but still splits time between Tennessee and Florida. They discuss his deep roots in Imperial Polk County; growing up in the family's citrus and cattle business; his long-term, successful participation in the 4H Club and Future Farmers of America (FFA) and the leadership tools he developed there; how he drifted into politics at such a young age; how he brought the character and challenges of his community to Tallahassee and Washington, D.C. as he pursued fresh perspectives on old problems; his appreciation for the expansion of the Rural and Family Lands program; his frustration with the federal government's opaque and overbearing nature as it relates to Waters of the U.S.; and what it's like to have one of the coolest jobs you can imagine. This episode has plenty to capture the attention: a story about how his grandparents kept truck tires inside with them because they were so vital to their livelihood; some incredible stats on what Ducks Unlimited is accomplishing; a University of Florida shoutout (if you're into that sort of thing); flashbacks to the citrus freezes from the 80s that captured hearts of area communities; a solid Alexis de Tocqueville reference; a simultaneously optimistic and realistic view on the future of citrus in Florida; and how he has no plans on getting back into politics again (see above re: coolest job ever). To visit the Ducks Unlimited website, go here. To learn more about Florida's Rural and Family Lands Protection Program, go here. This episode is brought to you by my friends at Resource Environmental Solutions (RES) RES is the nation's leader in ecological restoration, helping to restore Florida's natural resources with water quality and stormwater solutions that offer communities guaranteed performance and outcomes. Check them out at www.res.us This episode is also brought to you by my friends at Sea and Shoreline. Sea and Shoreline is the Southeast's leading innovator in protecting coastal communities from devastating storms and restoring ecosystems that once faced ecological collapse. Visit their website at www.Seaandshoreline.com. Please be sure to check out the Florida Specifier Podcast hosted by Ryan Matthews and Brett as part of the environmental news and discussion brought to you by the Florida Specifier. To learn more about our flagship print publication, weekly newsletter and more, visit The Florida Specifier. You can follow the show on LinkedIn and Instagram @flwaterpod, and you can reach me directly at FLwaterpod@gmail.com with your comments and suggestions for who I should be talking with. Production of this podcast is by Lonely Fox Studios. Thanks to Karl Sorne for making the best of what he had to work with. And to David Barfield for the amazing graphics and technical assistance. And finally, a very special thank you goes out to Bo Spring from the Bo Spring Band for giving permission to use his music for this podcast. The song is called Doing Work for Free, and you should check out the band live, or wherever great music is sold.

In our latest Trap Talk Podcast Episode 93, Ricky and Zach sit down with TJ Main, an elite trap shooter whose journey in the sport has been nothing short of inspiring. Starting his shooting career at age 17 through the Future Farmers of America (FFA) program, TJ's rise to prominence came with a lot of hard work and dedication. Today, he is a part of Team Kolar and proudly shoots with a Kolar TA Max 750 bore 34/32 Combo. Known for his skill and his passion for growing the sport, TJ, along with his wife Tina, travels across the U.S. promoting trapshooting in areas where the sport has seen a decline.TJ's resume is packed with impressive accolades, including 2021 Washington State High All-Around Champion, 2022 Grand American Husband and Wife Champion, and numerous wins in Idaho, Utah, and Wyoming. He is also passionate about community, serving as a lineman and first responder in his local area, demonstrating the values of respect, safety, and integrity both on and off the field.==Trap Talk is brought to you by Krieghoff....and these awesome sponsors! Wenig Custom Gun Stocks - https://wenig.com/- Winners shoot Wenig custom stocks! Remington Ammunition - https://www.remington.com/shotshell/- Makers of the world famous Nitro 27 & STS shotgun shells! Game Masters II - https://www.gamemasters2.com/- Email or Call Ricky for all your shotgun buying needs! White Flyer - https://whiteflyer.com/The best trap targets in the industry! Whether it is trap, skeet, sporting or international targets, we ensure every target manufactured meets the highest standards.  You throw them we smoke them!Outlaw Engineering - https://www.outlaw-engineering.com/- Western USA Engineering, surveying, development and MORE!Shot Tracker - https://takeaimtech.com/- Get a coach on your barrel with this amazing tech! Shotguns West - https://shotgunswest.com/- Where are you getting your Pillas?  Should be from the guys at Shotguns West! SOS Clays - https://www.sosclays.com/- Email Greg at greg@sosclays.com for the best shoot software out there!Gun and Trophy - https://www.gunandtrophy.comInsure your guns and trophies with Gun and Trophy! Great prices and Great people to work with! Mid State Precious Metals - Ron Prescott - https://www.midstatepreciousmetals.comThe ONLY place to get your gold and silver! Support Ron and Mid State they are supporting trapshooting! 73 Pointers Ranch - www.73pointers.comChukar, Pheasant, Quail hunts at 73 Pointes located northeast of Jonesburg, MO.  ...and of course!RM Shooting Clinics - https://richardmarshalljr.com/- Let Ricky take your game to the next level!Zach Nannini Financial -  https://www.northwesternmutual.com/financial/advisor/zachari-nannini/- Get your finance, retirement and investments on point with Zach!ShotCo Productions - https://shotcopro.com/- Shoot your shot with ShotCo online marketing & production services.Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show!Follow & Subscribe to Trap Talk! It really helps the show! YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@traptalk27 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/traptalkfromthebackfence/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/traptalk27 TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@trap.talk.podcast *** Email us your listener questions to askus@traptalkpodcast.com *** *** Visit TrapTalkPodcast.com for all our links! ***

On this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, hosts Chuck and Sam are joined by Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen, who has filed 56 lawsuits against the Harris-Biden administration, challenging policies such as an unlawful voter registration scheme and calling for the removal of Biden's education secretary. Later, investigative reporter Matthew Foldi from The Spectator examines the Afghanistan disaster, highlighting the U.S.'s ongoing lack of a policy to evacuate its citizens overseas and the administration's failure to provide accountability. Plus, stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, covering the FBI indictment of Matthew Farrwell for the killing of Sandra Birchmore and her unborn child, and Jenna's Sunshine Moment, bringing a bit of positivity to your day.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Matthew Foldi is an investigative reporter at the Spectator and is joining us today to discuss his series of articles on the withdrawal in Afghanistan. You can follow him on X @MatthewFoldi-Attorney General Austin Knudsen grew up just outside of Culbertson, in the northeast corner of Montana, where his family has farmed and ranched for five generations. Austin grew up participating in 4-H, raising steers to show at the fair, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) throughout high school. In fact, Austin met his wife, Christie, while they both served as FFA State Officers during their freshman year at Montana State University-Bozeman.Austin put himself through college in Bozeman working jobs at the local butcher shop and a hardware store, and returning each summer to work on the family farm and ranch, growing wheat and sugar beets, and raising angus cattle. Austin and Christie were married shortly after graduation and moved to Missoula where Austin earned his law degree from the University of Montana.After law school, Austin and Christie moved their young family back to the farm and ranch where Austin worked at a law firm in Plentywood before opening his own practice in Culbertson. As a private attorney, Austin represented just about every kind of legal case imaginable, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, land use, oil and gas, and real estate transactions.In 2010, Austin defeated a two-term incumbent and was elected to serve as the Representative for House District 34. While serving in Helena, Austin quickly noticed the extent of the disconnect between Helena bureaucrats and the political insiders and the rest of the people across Montana, so he pursued leadership roles in his caucus and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore during his second session. During his third and fourth sessions in 2015 and 2017, Austin was elected by all 100 members of the House of Representatives to lead them as Speaker of the House. Austin was one of the youngest people to serve as Speaker in Montana history — and in the nation. Austin was also the only two-term Speaker since term limits were imposed.The Knudsen family lived just about as far from Helena as any other legislator, so during the sessions Austin and Christie and their three kids — Leah, Connor, and Reagan — would move as a family to Helena. As a Legislator and Speaker, Austin worked to ensure his constituents had a voice, and that taxpayers were getting the most out of the hard-earned money they send to the state. In addition to his maximum four legislative sessions, Austin presided over a 2017 Special Session in which he led a united Republican caucus to defeat multiple tax increase attempts by the Governor.Back in Culbertson as a private attorney, Austin was astounded by the lack of prosecutions coming out of the County Attorney's office, and the illegal drugs and related crime that was devastating his community. Following a drive-by shooting outside of their kids' school, Austin and Christie knew they had to do more to make their community safe, and in 2018 Austin was elected Roosevelt County Attorney.As a county prosecutor, Austin worked hand-in-hand with the full range of law enforcement personnel, including on the Fort Peck Reservation, to ramp up prosecutions and put violent offenders behind bars. In 2020, Austin ran for Montana Attorney General because the illegal drug pandemic and resulting violence are a statewide problem. In fact, violent crime has increased more than 30% in just over a decade.As Attorney General, Austin has made combating the drug pandemic and supporting law enforcement a main focus — ensuring that Montana is a safe place to live and raise a family. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Stockdale Future Farmers of America (FFA) invites the community to their community service event at the Agriculture Science Building at 503 S. 4th St. in Stockdale on Thursday and Friday, June 27 and 28, from 8 a.m. to noon. This will be a great opportunity to give back and connect with friends and the FFA community. Some of the tasks needed are: •Removing litter and debris •Tidying up gardens and landscaping •Organizing and decluttering shared spaces. Refreshments and snacks will be provided. Community service hours available for students. Permission slips must be signed by the parent and sent with the...Article Link

Join us as we dive into the world of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) and its alignment with conservation efforts. We explore the vast opportunities FFA provides in animal science, plant science, and environmental science, helping students build successful careers. Hear from dedicated teachers like Lexi, who share the rewarding experience of guiding students towards their futures, and passionate FFA members like Aiden, who are making tangible impacts in fish habitat restoration. Discover how FFA's focus on students inspires the next generation of conservation leaders. #tnwildlife #gooutdoorstennessee #tnwildcast

The Stockdale Chapter of the Future Farmers of America (FFA) installed its 2024-25 officer team at their annual banquet on May 4. The newly elected officers are Mya Sanchez, president; Emily Hrubetz, vice president; Kierstyn Fey, secretary; Joshua Scribner, treasurer; Conner Hajovsky, reporter; McKenzie Mays, sentinel; Monroe McGuffin, historian; and Brooke Stahl, chaplain. Greenhand degrees were awarded to Conner Hajovsky, McKenzie Mays, and Brooke Stahl. Brooke was also awarded the Outstanding Greenhand award. Chapter degrees were presented to Emily Hrubetz, Kierstyn Fey, and Monroe McGuffin. Kierstyn was also presented with the Chapter Star award. The Stockdale FFA Booster club awarded...Article Link

Season 12, focusing on Rural Education, begins with a close look at the recent surge of interest in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and its benefits for students in urban and rural areas. Host Toni Myers welcomes Nicole Merchant and Bibiana Gifft, longtime teachers of Agricultural Sciences and Future Farmers of America (FFA) advisors at Baker High School, who explain what CTE can offer all students, not just those planning to enter the work force immediately after high school. They describe the breadth of CTE courses, extending far beyond the four walls of a classroom, into greenhouses, welding shops, construction shops, whatever fits the needs of the surrounding community.  The two educators view CTE courses as a balance for the entire curriculum, showing students the practical applications of what they learn in other classes. The skills and habits they acquire in the CTE curriculum, such as learning how to be good employees, will transfer to any career path they follow. These courses are ideal for students who may not feel comfortable in a traditional classroom by giving them a purpose and building a community of learners. As all three educators this week agree, CTE courses create a sense of family that endures: “You never get rid of your Ag teacher.”    Resources Nicole Merchant and Bibiana Gifft awarded 2021 Outstanding Middle/Secondary Agricultural Award  Baker FFA Greenhouse Plant Sale will take place on May 10th this year (it sold out in one day last year, so come early!)   The National FFA Organization OEA Grow is a proud member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network

Jason Cutler developed a love for trees at an early age. As a freshman in high school, he was invited to be a part of a Forestry Career Development Event team through the Future Farmers of America (FFA), and has been pursuing his love of trees ever since. He spent nine years as a high school agriculture teacher and FFA advisor, teaching over a thousand students various agriculture topics. Jason has been actively involved in helping many students and teachers learn the basics of forestry. The 2011 Joplin Tornado and subsequent recovery efforts led him to a local community forestry group, and a Certified Arborist prep course. Jason has been an ISA Certified Arborist since 2012, TRAQ qualified since 2019, is a 2022 American Society of Consulting Arborists (ASCA) Consulting Academy graduate, and a Board Certified Master Arborist (BCMA) since 2022. He left the classroom in 2019 to pursue an opportunity of working with some awesome arborists at All About Trees in Springfield, Missouri. Jason was the Plant Health Care Manager, as well as a member of various-sized tree crews. He has competed or judged multiple tree climbing competitions since 2019. As a teacher of a Certified Arborist prep course, he has helped arborists prepare for the ISA Certified Arborist exam. In 2022, Jason started Arbor Cutler LLC, a consulting and tree care company._________________________________________________________________________Patreon: http://patreon.com/TheMunicipalArboristInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_municipal_arborist/Questions or comments?themunicipalarborist@gmail.comLearn more about PlanIT Geo's tree canopy data subscriptionsCheck out PlanIT Geo's urban forest resource libraryArbsessionWinkler Tree & Lawn Care

In this week's episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we're honored to host Carla Sands, former U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark and current Vice Chair at the America First Policy Institute. She brings unparalleled insights into pressing global issues, including ambassadors' advocacy for Israel and the dynamic role of ambassadors in conflicts similar to those in Israel and Ukraine. Join us for a comprehensive discussion on the risks associated with Biden's energy plan, featuring facts and figures that shed light on it all. Later in the show, we welcome back Attorney General Austin Knudsen, addressing his recent reelection bid for Attorney General, the constitutional implications of Hawaii's gun ban, and the support for a mother suing a school district for hiding her child's gender transition. Wrapping up, we have a special podcast feature with labor law and policy expert Vinnie Vernuccio, exploring deceptive salting loopholes in unions and their impact on the workforce. Plus, don't miss Kiley's Corner, where Kiley provides updates on the Idaho 4 murder case and reports on the suspicions surrounding the suicides of four Los Angeles Sheriff Department deputies within a 24-hour span on Monday. It's a power-packed episode you won't want to miss!-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-About our guestsAmbassador Carla Sands is currently the Vice Chair, the Center for Energy & Environment, America First Policy Institute, and also leads AFPI's Pennsylvania Chapter. She previously served as U.S. Ambassador to the Kingdom of Denmark which includes Greenland, and the Faroe Islands from 2017-2021.During her tenure, she and her team increased U.S. exports to Denmark by 45% according to MIT's Observatory of Economic Complexity.  Her number one goal as ambassador was to increase U.S. national security by establishing a consulate in Greenland. By working with the inter-agency and Congress, her goal was realized in 2020.Additionally, she successfully executed trade and cooperation agreements with Greenland and the Faroe Islands to counter Russian and Chinese malign influence. In 2021 she was awarded the Department of Defense's highest civilian honor, the Medal for Distinguished Public Service.In 2015-2017 Carla served as Chairman of Vintage Capital Group and its subsidiary company Vintage Real Estate which specialized in the acquisition and development of regional malls and shopping centers across the country.Before an orderly wind-down of the company starting in 2018, Vintage Real Estate had a portfolio that included 13 properties with 4.3 million square feet invested in underperforming assets. The team was vertically integrated with in-house leasing, development, and property management.Early brief careers included film acting and practice as a 3rd generation Doctor of Chiropractic. Carla pursued her undergraduate education at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Elizabethtown College where she studied pre-med and earned her Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College.Carla is currently a board member of the Parliamentary Intelligence-Security Forum and serves on the advisory boards of Krach Institute for Tech Diplomacy at Purdue, and the International Women's Forum. She has served on many charitable and philanthropic boards.-Attorney General Austin Knudsen grew up on his family farm and ranch just outside of Bainville (in the far northeast corner of Montana) where they grew wheat, sugar beets and raised angus cattle. Austin was a 4-H kid, raising steers to show at the fair, and volunteering at community events. He participated in Future Farmers of America (FFA) throughout high school. In fact, Austin met his wife, Christie, while they both served as FFA State Officers during their freshman year of college at Montana State University-Bozeman.Austin put himself through college in Bozeman working jobs at the local butcher shop and a hardware store, and each summer he returned to work on the farm and ranch. Austin and Christie were married shortly after graduation and moved to Missoula where Austin earned his law degree from the University of Montana. Their oldest daughter Leah was born in between Austin's first and second years of law school and they were later blessed with a son, Connor, and their youngest daughter, Reagan.After law school, Austin and Christie moved their family back to the farm and ranch where they knew they could instill in their children strong Montana values. Austin worked at a law firm in Plentywood before opening his own practice in Culbertson.In 2010, Austin was elected to serve as the Representative for House District 34, defeating a two-term incumbent Democrat in what was one of the most expensive State House races in Montana history. Having quickly noticed the extent of the disconnect between Helena bureaucrats and political insiders and the rest of the people across Montana, Austin took on leadership roles within his caucus and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore (deputy Speaker) in just his second session of service.-F. Vincent Vernuccio, president and co-founder of Institute for the American Worker, brings over 15 years of expertise in labor law and policy. Vernuccio holds advisory positions with several organizations, including senior fellow with the Mackinac Center. Vernuccio served on the U.S. Department of Labor transition team for the Trump Administration and as a member of the Federal Service Impasses Panel. Under former President George W. Bush, he served as special assistant secretary for administration and management in the Department of Labor. He has advised state and federal lawmakers and their staff on a multitude of labor-related issues, and testified before the United States House of Representatives Subcommittee on Federal Workforce, Postal Service and Labor Policy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Mojo Up Live: Diverse + Talented Season 4, Episode 4 ➡️ The Business Of Business Development & Company Culture  Bryan Kelley – Vice President of Business Development, ML Talent Strategies & TrueU Welcome to Mojo Up Live! Join us in this episode of the diverse and talented podcast, hosted by Travis Brown. Today's guest is Brian Kelly, the VP of Business Development at ML Talent Strategies and TrueU. They engage in an insightful conversation about business development, personal journeys, leadership, and the importance of company culture. Travis and Brian discuss the evolution of Brian's career, from his accidental entry into the world of business development to his passion for helping people and solving problems. Brian shares his experiences working with Future Farmers of America (FFA) and delves into the significance of representing oneself and fostering a strong sense of identity. As their conversation deepens, they explore the Indiana Black Expo and its role in the community, as well as the challenges and opportunities facing organizations in the evolving landscape. Brian then transitions to his current role at ML Talent Strategies and True, where he emphasizes the vital components of talent, HR, and culture strategies. He breaks down the essence of building a remarkable company culture and the integral role of diversity, equity, and inclusion within it. Join Travis and Brian on this engaging journey of self-discovery, leadership, and the intricate art of crafting a meaningful and impactful company culture. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe to Mojo Up Live for more thought-provoking discussions and inspiring stories!

For years, the driving force behind the organization of the annual Skagit County Fair has been Fair Manager Aric Gaither. In the time that I've worked with Aric, I've never stopped marveling at his energy and dedication to making the fair a cherished venue for bringing together friends and neighbors from all over the Magic Skagit. What few people appreciate about Aric's accomplishments is the fact that he has overseen the transition of the fair into a self-sustaining enterprise. This year, Aric was able to hire an assistant manager -- one whose credentials go all the way back to her high school years in Future Farmers of America (FFA) and showing animals at the Santa Clara County Fair in California, where she went on to become part of its staff doing educational outreach. Meet Frances Negranza. In this TMS podcast episode you'll learn about Frances' background and experience in fair management, and her philosophy about the role that county fairs play in educating children on the importance of agriculture while providing a memorable entertainment experience for families from all walks of life. I think you'll agree that short of cloning himself, it would be hard to imagine Aric Gaither recruiting a more energetic and able cohort than Ms. Negranza. The future of the Skagit County Fair looks bright indeed.

In this episode, we meet four impressive members of the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) who were awarded scholarships this year by The Almond Board of California (ABC). Since 2016, ABC's fundraising efforts have been led by the Almond Leadership Program who has helped to raise more than $250,000 through donations, an annual golf tournament, and a live and silent auction during The Almond Conference every year. In 2023, sixteen FFA members were awarded these scholarships, including the four you will hear from in today's episode: Olivia Bruns, Brannan Elszy, Christina Moitozo and Heather Hodges. “These scholarships are really allowing people to get their foot in the door and have the opportunity to get that higher learning and really bring back more value than what's being put into them into the actual industry.” - Brennan Elszy In Today's episode:Meet the 2023 ABC Scholarship Recipients including Olivia Bruns from Woodland, Brannan Elszy from Hanford, Christina Moitozo from Gustine and Heather Hodges from Kerman.Discover their backgrounds and what the future holds for these up-and-coming industry leadersAlmond industry members interested in partnering with the Almond Board in donating to the California FAA Foundation can visit calaged.org/AlmondLeadershipProgram to learn more or to make a donation. To learn more about the Almond Leadership Program, please visit Almonds.com/AlmondLeadershipProgram or contact Rebecca Bailey at rbailey@almondboard.com.The Almond Journey Podcast is brought to you by the Almond Board of California. This show explores how growers, handlers, and other stakeholders are making things work in their operations to drive the almond industry forward. Host Tim Hammerich visits with leaders throughout the Central Valley of California and beyond who are finding innovative ways to improve their operations, connect with their communities, and advance the almond industry.ABC recognizes the diverse makeup of the California almond industry and values contributions offered by its growers, handlers, and allied industry members. However, the opinions, services and products discussed in existing and future podcast episodes are by no means an endorsement or recommendation from ABC. The Almond Journey podcast is not an appropriate venue to express opinions on national, state, local or industry politics. As a Federal Marketing Order, the Almond Board of California is prohibited from lobbying or advocating on legislative issues, as well as setting field and market prices.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Austin Knudsen, Republican Attorney General for Montana. Later in the show, Michael McKenna of the Washington Times calls into the show.-Austin Knudsen grew up just outside of Culbertson, in the northeast corner of Montana, where his family has farmed and ranched for five generations. Austin grew up participating in 4-H, raising steers to show at the fair, and Future Farmers of America (FFA) throughout high school. In fact, Austin met his wife, Christie, while they both served as FFA State Officers during their freshman year at Montana State University-Bozeman.Austin put himself through college in Bozeman working jobs at the local butcher shop and a hardware store, and returning each summer to work on the family farm and ranch, growing wheat and sugar beets, and raising angus cattle. Austin and Christie were married shortly after graduation and moved to Missoula where Austin earned his law degree from the University of Montana.After law school, Austin and Christie moved their young family back to the farm and ranch where Austin worked at a law firm in Plentywood before opening his own practice in Culbertson. As a private attorney, Austin represented just about every kind of legal case imaginable, including estate planning, probate, civil litigation, land use, oil and gas, and real estate transactions.In 2010, Austin defeated a two-term incumbent and was elected to serve as the Representative for House District 34. While serving in Helena, Austin quickly noticed the extent of the disconnect between Helena bureaucrats and the political insiders and the rest of the people across Montana, so he pursued leadership roles in his caucus and was elected Speaker Pro Tempore during his second session. During his third and fourth sessions in 2015 and 2017, Austin was elected by all 100 members of the House of Representatives to lead them as Speaker of the House. Austin was one of the youngest people to serve as Speaker in Montana history — and in the nation. Austin was also the only two-term Speaker since term limits were imposed.The Knudsen family lived just about as far from Helena as any other legislator, so during the sessions Austin and Christie and their three kids — Leah, Connor, and Reagan — would move as a family to Helena. As a Legislator and Speaker, Austin worked to ensure his constituents had a voice, and that taxpayers were getting the most out of the hard-earned money they send to the state. In addition to his maximum four legislative sessions, Austin presided over a 2017 Special Session in which he led a united Republican caucus to defeat multiple tax increase attempts by the Governor.Back in Culbertson as a private attorney, Austin was astounded by the lack of prosecutions coming out of the County Attorney's office, and the illegal drugs and related crime that was devastating his community. Following a drive-by shooting outside of their kids' school, Austin and Christie knew they had to do more to make their community safe, and in 2018 Austin was elected Roosevelt County Attorney.As a county prosecutor, Austin worked hand-in-hand with the full range of law enforcement personnel, including on the Fort Peck Reservation, to ramp up prosecutions and put violent offenders behind bars. In 2020, Austin ran for Montana Attorney General because the illegal drug pandemic and resulting violence are a statewide problem. In fact, violent crime has increased more than 30% in just over a decade.As Attorney General, Austin has made combating the drug pandemic and supporting law enforcement a main focus — ensuring that Montana is a safe place to live and raise a family.-Michael McKenna, a columnist for The Washington Times, is the president of MWR Strategies. He was most recently a deputy assistant to the president and deputy director of the Office of Legislative Affairs at the White House. He can be reached at mike@mwrstrat.com.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

We met Hannah after interviewing her mom Laurel on the family farm. Having grown up here, it's really all she's ever known as a home.  A country girl through and through, she became involved with Future Farmers of America (FFA) a group of 800,000 members spread across America. FFA does phenyl farming, an organic compound found naturally in livestock waste and decomposing organic materials. There's a regional, state, and national leadership positions held by young volunteers. Hannah shares her story of working in the industry, as well as her spiritual journey. She was raised in the church as a child, but when she went to university she was exposed to other ways of thinking which challenged her beliefs. She found herself in between two worlds as she developed a rather unique skill. She explains how she goes through everyday life with the ability to hear spirits on the other side talk to her. Her mediumship journey has taken her to new depths in understanding the world, herself and how she fits into it. (11:45) - Hannah talks about her transition from christianity to mediumship(34:50) - Hannah describes how she would spend the last day of her life with For behind the scenes content of the making of The Jar, meet the guests, see some footage of unreleased podcast episodes and more visit : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaTqB1dhDvl0Oh505ysdxTgTo be a guest on the show email us at thejarguest@gmail.com or visit our webpage : https://www.thejar.live/Follow The Jar on Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thejar_podcast/Follow The Jar on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/podcast.thejarDisclaimer: The views stated in this episode are our guest's opinions and do not represent the views, beliefs or opinions of The Jar Podcast. Our goal is to provide a platform for everyone no matter what they believe, and we would like to continue to do that while making it clear our guests are not a representation of The Jar Podcast. 

How can we purposefully enhance soil life? Lydia Fitzgerald is an integrated cropland agronomist with Virginia's USDA - Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and Virginia Tech. Lydia grew up on a family farm in Nelson County, Virginia, and was inspired by her family to take active participation in Future Farmers of America (FFA) in high school to dream of and pursue a career in agriculture and natural resources. In her outreach and education role, Lydia uses hands-on soil health demonstrations and research to encourage farmers, ranchers, market gardeners, and land managers to take an integrated approach to soil, crop, and natural resource management. Lydia shares that purposeful cover cropping and no-till systems that enhance deep root development and minimize disturbance are essential for enhancing soil life and resilience.To learn more about educational and technical assistance programs as well as possible career opportunities with Virginia USDA-NRCS, please visit https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/wps/portal/nrcs/site/va/home/ For additional soil health resources and information, please visit the Virginia Soil Health Coalition website at https://www.virginiasoilhealth.org/resources-1. To make your pledge towards improving soil health and to become an ambassador, please visit https://www.4thesoil.org/take-the-pledge.html

We packed a lot into this episode! We're highlighting a few of our BWHS student clubs including, the German Language Club with Dillon and Isaiah, Future Farmers of America (FFA) with Mallory, Robotics Club with Matthew and Tony, Art Honor Society with Sydney, and Mock Trial with Nick.We have so many more amazing student clubs at BWHS! Reach out to a high school guidance counselor if you'd like more information on all we offer.

“If you don't have the next generation of kids going back to their family business or starting new farming operations, we're going to have a problem in 20 or 30 years.”   Walt Dasher (20:24-20:35)   Walt Dasher is the proud owner of third-generation, family-owned G&R Farms where they do more than just grow delicious Vidalia and Preuvian onions, they are fostering the Future Farmers of America (FFA) through a program Walt started called Growing America's Farmers. G&R Farms has always hired local kids in or just out of high school to do additional work during the summer, like driving tractors, for example. But in 2015, not one single application came Walt's way when in years prior they'd always have an immediate and great response.   On top of it, many of the applicants that Walt interviewed had time restrictions, couldn't work the hours required, and weren't seeing this work as the great opportunity it is. Walt reached out to Katrina Jones, Executive Director of The Georgia FFA Foundation, and asked if she could help connect him to local high schoolers and teachers. Her response? Walt's search was like looking for a needle in a haystack.    “We're seeing that the kids who grew up on a farm or are associated with a family farm aren't choosing to go back into the family business. They are electing to move out into other careers. Nobody wants to do what you do anymore,” said Katrina.    Walt experienced this first hand when visiting a local high school to speak and a high school boy who could inherit his family's (very successful) local farm wanted to go into a career in accounting. Walt was stunned to find out this boy believed that “true American farming companies are going to be a thing of the past because the retail industry could care less where the product comes from, whether it's from America or Asia or somewhere else”. Walt had to explain that the reason companies buy products in other countries is because they can't source enough of the product domestically! If they could find everything locally in America, they would buy everything that's available.   “I'm sitting here thinking to myself that other kids in his same position around the country have the same mindset that they feel like the American retail industry or American consumers don't truly support American agriculture.” Walt Dasher (30:00-30:17)   Inspired, Walt shared this information with one of his retail partners and wanted to do something to change the overall perception of retailers and farms in America. Walt started Growing America's Farmers in 2015 to raise awareness through the retail industry. They created their own packaging and point-of-sale material, put it in stores, and embarked on a fundraising program to raise awareness and help young American farmers continue on legacies that are becoming a thing of the past.    In 2015 the average age of an American farmer was 58 years old. Today it's 60, which shows the average age of an American family farmer is still declining because grandchildren in their 20s and 30s aren't coming back to the farm.    The majority of larger retail companies east of Texas have embraced Growing America's Farmers, which brings FFA kids into retail locations to interact with customers. Oftentimes there are lines of 15-20 consumers waiting to talk to the FFA students, ask them questions about their family's history, the farm's history, their future plans, facts about growing and more. A large percentage of the kids Growing America's Farmers was able to financially back are now continuing on into the field.   COVID-19 changed the way Growing America's Farmers had to operate – from packing, to shipping, to transportation, to how products were being displayed, because retailers and consumers alike were terrified of what the coronavirus might bring. Walt used this as an opportunity to change their core marketing message and further drive home the point of needing to be informed of where your food is sourced and is coming from, especially with the heightened concerns COVID-19 brought us.    “You're dealing with a pandemic that nobody's ever even imagined. If you're concerned about the safety of the food stores, this is why it is so critical to know more about your food source and where it comes from.” Walt Dasher (40:27-40:51)   What would you rather eat? A piece of produce grown in a country you aren't familiar with, have no idea when it was harvested or any of the safety procedures taken when transporting it here, or a piece of produce grown right here in America, where you know the date it was harvested and from what field, and where you can meet the kids or the family who grew it?   There's a need for the American consumer to be comfortable and know where their food source comes from and the Growing America's Farmers program can help you with that. Their onion program is on shelves now and will be operating in three retailers east of Texas from May to June, and then west Texas from June to July. Consumers can go to their local retailer, enjoy the customized packaging which tells a story about where their food came from. Growing America's Farmers also has the goal of getting FFA kids back into stores in front of consumers (which was ceased because of COVID-19 restrictions) so they can interact with one another and educate buyers on their farm and produce.    Find out more about G&R Farms' delicious onions by visiting www.grfarmsonions.com and where to connect with Growing America's Farmers next at www.growingamericasfarmers.com.    How to get involved Join The Produce Moms Group on Facebook and continue the discussion every week!  Reach out to us - we'd love to hear more about where you are in life and business! Find out more here.    If you liked this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a quick review on iTunes. It would mean the world to hear your feedback and we'd love for you to help us spread the word!

French Horn freelancer and educator Annie Chapman Brewer shares how she enjoys the outdoors with her involvement with 4-H and Future Farmers of America (FFA), fishing, and historical re-enacting. Follow Annie at www.anniechapmanbrewer.com; Instagram @anniechapmanbrewer, @chapmannie. Support this podcast at www.patreon.com/haydnmusicstand and follow us on social media @haydnmusicstand Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1mJVam8s0zJ91JhhC7Dpd0?si=03f919267eaf4a11 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/haydnmusicstand/support

Certified Farm Market Coordinator for Farm Bureau Georgia Kelly Henry is in the studio for the Around Atlanta segment of the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to share the various programs they offer and talk about the Farm Passport and the Certified Farm Market program, as well as Kelly's best tips for visiting Georgia farms. Listen in as Kelly shares how the organization connects the public to farmers and agriculture with co-hosts Carol Morgan and Todd Schnick. During her childhood, Henry grew up on a Northeast Georgia farm where her family raised beef cattle. She was also involved in Future Farmers of America (FFA) during her time in school, where she became more passionate about agriculture. In college, Henry studied agricultural business, and after graduating, she went on to find a position with Farm Bureau. Established over 80 years ago, Farm Bureau was created to be a leading agricultural organization to voice the needs of farmers in legislation. As Farm Bureau has grown, the organization now provides a variety of programs to offer educational resources for farmers, children and the general public. Programs offered by Farm Bureau include Young Famers and Ranchers, Ag in the Classroom, Women's Committee, Public Policy and the Certified Farm Market program. “My job is connecting consumers directly to farmers. You don't have to be a Farm Bureau member in order to visit a farm,” said Henry That's what I'm getting at, for people to have that experience of visiting a farm and connecting with a farmer to have that face-to-face experience.” For three years, Henry has coordinated the Certified Farm Market program, which connects consumers to farmers to provide them with a deeper understanding of modern Georgia agriculture. This year, 83 farms across Georgia are participating in the program where visitors can discover where their food comes from and meet the farmers that grow the food. To help guide visitors as they're visiting different farms, Farm Bureau provides a Farm Passport, as well as recommended routes around north, middle and south Georgia with more routes to be added throughout this year. Guests can visit any farm at any time, but Farm Bureau recommends checking ahead on the farm website or social media to ensure the farm is open on the planned day of visitation. “They've had enough visitors now with the Farm Passport that they're all familiar with this. So, they're excited to see you walk in with your Passport, said Henry. “A lot of times when they know you've been traveling around the state and visiting other farms they're so much more apt to talk to you.” Visitors can receive a Farm Passport from any participating Certified Farm Market or at county Farm Bureau offices, which they can use to get a stamp from each farmer to mark their visit. Upon visiting more farms and receiving a stamp during each visit, visitors are eligible to win amazing prizes including a limited edition t-shirt, ball cap, the choice of a free product from a participating farm, a full access pass farm tour with a small group accompanied by a Farm to Table meal and more! For the chance to win, Passports must be sent back by the first week of January 2022. To learn more about Farm Bureau Georgia and the programs it offers, be sure to listen to the full interview above. You can also visit www.gfb.org for more information. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episode on the Radio page. Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding and Farm Bureau Georgia are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of the products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010. (May/2021)

Hadden Sayers Interview: The serendipity of his journey and how opportunities opened up for him, learning to play house concerts, growing up in east Texas & enjoying Future Farmers of America (FFA), the attraction of the blues, losing some close friends and the impact this had, his cool vintage Strats, a great Billy Gibbons story, and other interesting stuff, great convo: Hadden Sayers Interview: Hadden Sayers has released 10 LPs and does a lot of session work on national jingles. He’s a soulful songwriter with a wonderful voice, and when he lets go on the guitar, he tears it up. He’s played with Ruthie Foster for 10 years, Lucky Peterson, Miss Molly & The Whips, and has toured around the world and nationwide, with his own trio Support this Show: http://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/support  Subscribe https://www.everyonelovesguitar.com/subscribe/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EveryoneLovesGuitar/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everyonelovesguitar/ 

In this week’s episode, Jenni and Kylene talk about Earth Day and conservation, the anniversary of the Oklahoma Land Run, and stories from the April 20th print edition of High Plains Journal. Kylene has a chat with Dr. R.C. Trotter, MD, who serves as the Physician Advisor for the Ford County Health Department in Dodge City, Kansas. Dr. Trotter discusses his thoughts on COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its effects.  All that and markets too! #RideWithUs P.S. - During the month of April 2020, High Plains Journal is donating 25% of all subscription revenue to your local Future Farmers of America (FFA) program. Go to hpj.com/subscribe for more info and to start your subscription today! 

Jessie Allen is a sixth-generation Wyoming outdoorswoman whose mission is to create connection and community in the mountains. Living off the grid for half the year at 9,200 feet, Jessie manages Allen’s Diamond 4 Ranch, located in the heart of the Wind River Mountains and Wyoming’s highest elevation guest ranch. A multifaceted woman, Jessie served as a state officer for Future Farmers of America (FFA) while she was attending the University of Wyoming, which sparked inspiration to compete for (and win) the title of Miss Wyoming in 2014. Now the full-time manager of her family’s guest ranch, Jessie leads a variety of folks into the wilderness for horseback adventures. Each summer, she guides week-long women's wilderness yoga retreats. She also brings families and groups into the mountains to ride, fly fish, and hike. In the fall, she guides archery and rifle hunters. During her off-seasons, she leads students into the wilderness for National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). She’s an avid adventurer and lives life with curiosity and an explorer’s mindset. Jessie pursued her yoga teacher training in Thailand, worked as a handler for the Yukon Quest (a thousand-mile dog sled race in Alaska), and spent four months traveling solo in New Zealand, working on dairy farms, horse-trekking operations, and sheep stations. As a guide, teacher, and leader, Jessie creates transformational opportunities in the mountains where her clients learn to bridge gaps, find common ground, and overall, build a broader human connection. Portraits and Podcast by Lindsay Linton Buk, Women in Wyoming. © 2019, All Rights Reserved.

Agriculture. It’s important not only in the West Tennessee area, but also for the rest of the world. Lindsey Parham, the supervisor of Career Technical Education for the Weakley County school district, stresses the importance of teaching students about agriculture. She and Scott discuss the benefits to students of Future Farmers of America (FFA), her new role in teaching education in Weakley County, and how she plans to make sure the students in this area are equipped to be successful, no matter the field they choose after high school. And later, learn all about the planting and picking of cotton in West Tennessee.

*** Were joined in the studio by the top female auctioneer in the Nation (Morgan Hopson), as she talks about how she became interested in the auction business. We also discuss the International Auction Championship and a surprising new program that the National Auctioneers Association is working on with the Future Farmers of America (FFA). This is another fun filled episode with an amazing girl that has taken the auction industry by storm. Enjoy the show.

In this sixty-first (61st) edition of the TigerTalk podcast presented by Northeast Mississippi Community College, host Will Kollmeyer welcomes NEMCC head football coach Greg Davis to the podcast to talk about National Signing Day and how he thought the Tigers did in the recruiting ranks. Davis addresses the needs of offense, defense and special teams. Davis talks about the new recruiting rules in the state that hold coaches to their home counties until the second weekend in November and then the state opens for recruiting and also how those rules allowed for the Tiger football coaches to have a better recruiting period than in the past. Davis also talks about the rule on signings -- teams can only sign what they lose -- and how the Tigers are looking for an open tryout in late February to add to their ranks for the fall. In the second half of the podcast, Associate Vice President for Career Technical Programs and Division Head of Business and Engineering Technology Jason Mattox to the podcast to help celebrate National Career and Technical Education Month. Mattox talks about all the visits that his division has been involved in from the TSA district conference two weeks ago, to helping with the FBLA Northern District Conference last week and this week, helping to host the local Future Farmers of America (FFA) district competition on Friday, February 15. Kollmeyer wraps up the podcast with a new addition to the publication -- an extended version of what is coming up on campus that details events happening on and around the Northeast campus in a daily breakdown. It contains one of the most comprehensive lists of events and happenings on campus -- so if you have an event or happening on campus and want it mentioned on the podcast, please reach out. If you haven't subscribed to the podcast, now would be a good time to subscribe to stay up-to-date on all the happenings on the Northeast campuses and hear in-depth interviews with guests each week. Don't forget to follow the Northeast TigerTalk podcast on Facebook at http:.//www.facebook.com/nemcctigertalk, on Twitter at @nemcctigertalk or listen to all of our past episodes at http://nemcctigertalk.simplecast.fm

In this episode, Dr. Jeck has a conversation with two special guests about the skills students develop through their involvement in Future Farmers of America (FFA). Guests include Claire Ledbetter and McKenzie Hurley, two officers in Fauquier High School's FFA.

Well, since it’s mosquito season I thought I would replay my interview with Rockstar Millennial Brandi Stupica.  I am super excited to introduce Brandi Stupica from the . (https://www.brownbreadmozzie.com/) And Bonus she’s a Rockstar Millennial! Tell us a little about yourself. Since you mention me being a millennial, we all have side gigs and my day time gig is I live in Alma, Michigan, and I teach developmental psychology at the college here. I have just enough free time to start this side business of  Brown Bread Mozzie  organic mosquito control (https://www.brownbreadmozzie.com/) I was just looking for something to help us all not have so many mosquito bites. Tell me about your first gardening experience? I grew up in Ohio, central Ohio.  My first gardening experience, I was a child who thought I was an adult, a Teenager. (https://www.ffa.org/home) I was in Future Farmers of America (FFA) (https://www.ffa.org/home) I chose tomato gardening, and my dad tilled up like a 1/4 acre of our yard in town.  I planted 32 tomato plants but they all died! How did they die? On purpose like it was part of an experiment or that was an accident? Idk if I want to call it and accident I just didn’t water them. Well I can totally understand that. There are days in the middle of the summer or I won’t see the garden for 5 days. I just get busy like that, I can understand that. I know you have to make time to water. Do you just want to tell listeners real quick is FFA Future Farmers of America? (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) it used to stand for Future Farmer’s of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) we were told many times it doesn’t stand for that anymore. They were working on a new thing.  from the FFA website:  (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. We were told it encompasses more then farming.  It’s kind of like 4H or Girlscouts or something? Yeah but you get class credit for it I learned how to weld raised rabbits food science That was something new and cool. And the you have to water tomato plants was something I learned! So you took it in high school? Yeah I took it in high school all four years I lived in town. I lived in rural Ohio.  everyone took it it was worthwhile It started my interest in gardening and really understanding where my food came from. I guess I grew up outside of NY City so we didn’t have, who knows it could be there and I just down’t know about it. I was interested in gardening back then. I don’t think all schools offer it. So tell us about the Brown Bread Mozzie. I was reading it’s called the Brown Bread Mozzie because there’s brown bread in the bottom. I would love to do that! I always try to be cute and funny and come up with a name Brown Bread means cockney (london ) slang. If you’re in a certain part of London.  I get a lot of people from Australia means mosquito to them So Brown Bread Mozzie just means dead mosquito this came about product BTI it’s in the ground everywhere. It was found in Israel initially in gutters or ditches that had run off for water. They isolated this bacteria and it ended up being all over the world. But this bacteria when it’s in the water where the mosquitos lay their eggs, the eggs will ingest the bacteria and make their guts explode and they die.  usually people use it when you already have standing water you... Support this podcast

I am super excited to introduce Brandi Stupica from the . (https://www.brownbreadmozzie.com/) And Bonus she’s a Rockstar Millennial! Tell us a little about yourself. Since you mention me being a millennial, we all have side gigs and my day time gig is I live in Alma, Michigan, and I teach developmental psychology at the college here. I have just enough free time to start this side business of  Brown Bread Mozzie  organic mosquito control (https://www.brownbreadmozzie.com/) I was just looking for something to help us all not have so many mosquito bites. Tell me about your first gardening experience? I grew up in Ohio, central Ohio.  My first gardening experience, I was a child who thought I was an adult, a Teenager. (https://www.ffa.org/home) I was in Future Farmers of America (FFA) (https://www.ffa.org/home) I chose tomato gardening, and my dad tilled up like a 1/4 acre of our yard in town.  I planted 32 tomato plants but they all died! How did they die? On purpose like it was part of an experiment or that was an accident? Idk if I want to call it and accident I just didn’t water them. Well I can totally understand that. There are days in the middle of the summer or I won’t see the garden for 5 days. I just get busy like that, I can understand that. I know you have to make time to water. Do you just want to tell listeners real quick is FFA Future Farmers of America? (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) it used to stand for Future Farmer’s of America (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) we were told many times it doesn’t stand for that anymore. They were working on a new thing.  from the FFA website:  (https://www.ffa.org/about/what-is-ffa) The official name of the organization is the National FFA Organization. The letters “FFA” stand for Future Farmers of America. These letters are a part of our history and our heritage that will never change. But FFA is not just for students who want to be production farmers; FFA also welcomes members who aspire to careers as teachers, doctors, scientists, business owners and more. We were told it encompasses more then farming.  It’s kind of like 4H or Girlscouts or something? Yeah but you get class credit for it I learned how to weld raised rabbits food science That was something new and cool. And the you have to water tomato plants was something I learned! So you took it in high school? Yeah I took it in high school all four years I lived in town. I lived in rural Ohio.  everyone took it it was worthwhile It started my interest in gardening and really understanding where my food came from. I guess I grew up outside of NY City so we didn’t have, who knows it could be there and I just down’t know about it. I was interested in gardening back then. I don’t think all schools offer it. So tell us about the Brown Bread Mozzie. I was reading it’s called the Brown Bread Mozzie because there’s brown bread in the bottom. I would love to do that! I always try to be cute and funny and come up with a name Brown Bread means cockney (london ) slang. If you’re in a certain part of London.  I get a lot of people from Australia means mosquito to them So Brown Bread Mozzie just means dead mosquito this came about product BTI it’s in the ground everywhere. It was found in Israel initially in gutters or ditches that had run off for water. They isolated this bacteria and it ended up being all over the world. But this bacteria when it’s in the water where the mosquitos lay their eggs, the eggs will ingest the bacteria and make their guts explode and they die.  usually people use it when you already have standing water you want Most people have standing water because they don’t want to empty it.  If you have horses  standing water... Support this podcast