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What's going on in the ag department of Indiana?  Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and is a second-generation farmer who has produced popcorn, corn, soybeans and seed wheat.Don describes some of the chaos happening in the ag department and the unknowns associated with the budget cuts and the challenges that have occurred as a result of that.  You'll learn more about how the Department of Agriculture works with some of Indiana's regulatory agencies and how tariffs are impacting the agriculture industry.  Sal, Jeff, and Don will tackle tough topics like the urban sprawl, increased wages for H-2A workers, and what's happening with the idea to create a water pipeline to move water to Boone County, Indiana.  “We're in a very, very interesting time, and I think the people that would say, ‘Here's where we're going' don't really know.  We're all a little bit riding the waves right now…”

What's going on in the ag department of Indiana?  Don Lamb joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett in the podcast room for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies.  Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and is a second-generation farmer who has produced popcorn, corn, soybeans and seed wheat.Don describes some of the chaos happening in the ag department and the unknowns associated with the budget cuts and the challenges that have occurred as a result of that.  You'll learn more about how the Department of Agriculture works with some of Indiana's regulatory agencies and how tariffs are impacting the agriculture industry.  Sal, Jeff, and Don will tackle tough topics like the urban sprawl, increased wages for H-2A workers, and what's happening with the idea to create a water pipeline to move water to Boone County, Indiana.  “We're in a very, very interesting time, and I think the people that would say, ‘Here's where we're going' don't really know.  We're all a little bit riding the waves right now…”

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Last week, we told you that your state lawmakers cut the general fund for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) by five percent. However, the Indiana Grain Buyers Licensing Warehousing Agency (IGBLWA) saw its budget trimmed in half! C.J. Miller talks with Governor Mike Braun (R-IN) to discuss those budget cuts, and to get his response to news that Indiana's farmland owners will only see about one-tenth of the savings that Hoosier homeowners will see with the recent Property Tax Relief Bill that Braun has now signed into law. You'll also hear from Indiana State Veterinarian Kyle Shipman, as he lays out a plan for poultry projects and dairy cattle judging at the county fairs if there is a positive test for avian influenza in or near that county. Plus, you'll meet Ashley Stockwell, an Indiana Dairy producer from Steuben County, who is also this year's Indy 500 Rookie Milk Person! All that—plus Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Your state lawmakers in the Indiana General Assembly have officially wrapped up the 2025 legislative session, but not without passing a new two-year state budget that will have an immense impact on the state's agriculture sector. Eric Pfeiffer reports how the general fund for the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) was cut by five percent, and cuts to funding for the Grain Buyers Agency brings the total revenue lost to around 12-to-13 percent. You'll also hear from Megan VanLiew with Hackman Family Farm Market in Jackson County, as she shares the struggles that her family has faced with the H-2A farm labor program. Plus, if your son or daughter is in high school and they're interested in a career in agriculture, then they'll want to be at Huntington University's Agbioscience Academy this summer! Nate Perry with Huntington University's Department of Agricultural Studies shares more about this hands-on, week-long camp, that's only $250 per student! All that—plus Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. That's part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!  

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed Senate Bill 1 this week, which would provide property tax reductions to many Hoosier homeowners and farmland owners. Braun signed the legislation despite a message from Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith last weekend saying, “we can't let this become law” and “the Gov needs to VETO this thing.” In a conversation with Hoosier Ag Today on Monday, Beckwith said "I'm sorry" to Hoosier farmland owners for the little relief provided for them in Senate Bill 1, as the focus remains on tax relief for homeowners. You'll also hear from Don Lamb, the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, who provides planting safety tips as Hoosier farmers prepare for another Spring planting season. Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting previews the grain markets for Monday. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine how Indiana's 94,000 farmers are preparing for the spring planting season amid uncertain crop prices and potential tariffs. With China as the top importer of Hoosier soybeans and Mexico leading in corn imports, how will trade tensions impact Indiana's $35 billion agriculture economy? We get insights from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and Purdue agricultural economist Chad Fiechter on the economic pressures facing farmers. Plus, The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, headquartered at the Hoosier Cancer Research Network, unites 16 universities to conduct collaborative clinical trials. With the addition of West Coast schools like UCLA and Washington, the initiative is expanding its reach, accelerating the development of life-saving treatments and offering new hope to cancer patients nationwide. Also in this episode: Hoosier farmers navigate rising costs: From fertilizer and fuel prices to inflation and high interest rates, why many farmers can't project a profit this season and how they're adapting. Gary's pitch for a convention center: With Hard Rock Casino leading the charge, we explore how the city is positioning itself to become a regional convention hub. Rural Indiana's education challenges: A new documentary highlights the struggles of North Putnam schools, from teacher shortages to limited access to healthcare and internet. A major international business conference lands in Indy: Mark Cuban headlines the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, bringing investors and innovators from around the world to Indiana. West Lafayette biotech breakthrough: A Purdue-founded life sciences startup secures FDA clearance for an innovative pancreatic cancer test. Join us for an in-depth look at Indiana's agriculture sector, economic development, and the future of education in rural communities.

In this episode of Inside INdiana Business with Gerry Dick, we examine how Indiana's 94,000 farmers are preparing for the spring planting season amid uncertain crop prices and potential tariffs. With China as the top importer of Hoosier soybeans and Mexico leading in corn imports, how will trade tensions impact Indiana's $35 billion agriculture economy? We get insights from Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb and Purdue agricultural economist Chad Fiechter on the economic pressures facing farmers. Plus, The Big Ten Cancer Research Consortium, headquartered at the Hoosier Cancer Research Network, unites 16 universities to conduct collaborative clinical trials. With the addition of West Coast schools like UCLA and Washington, the initiative is expanding its reach, accelerating the development of life-saving treatments and offering new hope to cancer patients nationwide. Also in this episode: Hoosier farmers navigate rising costs: From fertilizer and fuel prices to inflation and high interest rates, why many farmers can't project a profit this season and how they're adapting. Gary's pitch for a convention center: With Hard Rock Casino leading the charge, we explore how the city is positioning itself to become a regional convention hub. Rural Indiana's education challenges: A new documentary highlights the struggles of North Putnam schools, from teacher shortages to limited access to healthcare and internet. A major international business conference lands in Indy: Mark Cuban headlines the Global Entrepreneurship Congress, bringing investors and innovators from around the world to Indiana. West Lafayette biotech breakthrough: A Purdue-founded life sciences startup secures FDA clearance for an innovative pancreatic cancer test. Join us for an in-depth look at Indiana's agriculture sector, economic development, and the future of education in rural communities.

Don Lamb is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, re-appointed by Governor Mike Braun on Dec. 23, 2024. He reports directly to Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith, who serves as Indiana's Secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development.Don is a second-generation farmer for Lamb Farms in Boone County where, alongside his father, brother, and nephews, they produce corn, popcorn, seed soybeans and seed wheat. They also own two other enterprises, including AgRecycle which is a composting business and Lamb Farms Agronomy which provides neighboring farmers with agronomy products and services. Don stays involved in management aspects of the farm and joins in operations whenever he can.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: We dive deeper into an Indiana Senate bill that would strip the Lt. Governor of his oversight of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. We spoke with both Lt. Governor-elect Micah Beckwith and State Senator Susan Glick, the co-author of the bill, to get their feedback on the legislation. A positive case of bird flu has been identified at a commercial turkey farm in Jay County in East-Central Indiana. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Denise Derrer Spears with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health about the measures being used to stop the spread of the virus. You'll also hear about a new survey from Purdue that asks farmers how they feel about the state of the economy following the election last November. AND you'll meet this year's newly-crowned Indiana State Fair Queen for 2025, Pilar Bravo from Marion County. You'll hear about her all-time favorite food item at the Indiana State Fair, which may come as a surprise! We'll feature those stories—plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading joins us to review the USDA's monthly WASDE Report for January and discuss the impact it had on Friday's grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including comments from Don Lamb as he and his team get set to continue at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in the new year and an important farmer update on the corporate transparency act. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will take a look at Indiana's Christmas week forecast, and the corn and soybean markets worked higher Friday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Brian Basting provides market insights. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Hoosier Ag Today was first to report last week that Don Lamb will return as director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture when Mike Braun becomes governor of Indiana next month. Lamb shares his vision for ISDA going forward and how this opportunity presented itself back in 2023. The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance with support from Indiana Farm Bureau.

On this special "Christmas Edition" of Hoosier Ag This Week: In an exclusive news story published this week by Hoosier Ag Today, Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), has been asked by Governor-elect Mike Braun to continue in that role in Braun's new administration. Eric Pfeiffer chats with Lamb about the significance of continuing to serve as ISDA Director. You'll also hear from Randy Kron, who has reelected to another three-year term as President of Indiana Farm Bureau. C.J. Miller reports how USDA is working now to prevent a pest called the New World Screwworm from making a comeback to harm U.S. cattle herds. All that—plus Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. It's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast Eric Pfeiffer, C.J. Miller and Sabrina Halvorson have the news including no change at the top of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture in the new Braun administration and the challenge of raising the perfect Christmas tree. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin details a clipper system that has some snow in parts of Indiana, and finally Thursday the soybean market moved higher after the slow roll to oversold. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and Mike Silver provides market insights. It's all part of the #HATPodcast, made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - experience banking built on heart, grit, and agriculture. Visit FFBT.com to learn more or stop by your local branch to talk about your ag operation today.

Brownfield's Erin Anderson visited with Kelli Werling, of the Indiana State Department of Animal Health, at the Midwest Pork Conference in Noblesville, Indiana.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brownfield's Erin Anderson interviews Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, at the 2024 NASDA Annual Meeting.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

New funding for Indiana food banks was recently granted by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Indiana's three candidates for lieutenant governor are taking the debate stage Tuesday. Data analysis shows that having a satisfactory romantic relationship leads to better physical and mental health for breast cancer survivors. A new Indianapolis high school will give students a chance to see sustainable building practices in their own classrooms. Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts. Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer sits down with Indiana Farm Bureau Vice President Kendell Culp and their Executive Director of Public Policy Andy Tauer to discuss the recent report from the Indiana State Department of Agriculture on lost farmland in Indiana and to discuss what will likely be the number one issue at the Indiana Statehouse this upcoming legislative session- property taxes! The Indiana Ag Policy Podcast is presented by the Indiana Corn Growers Association and the Indiana Soybean Alliance.

What does the Indiana State Department of Agriculture actually do?  To answer that question, special guest Don Lamb joins host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.  In addition to being a farmer, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.  Today, you'll hear about Don and his career path including the history of his family farm which his father started from scratch.  He'll share more about the various happenings in the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, how it's helped him better appreciate farmers, and the various functions within the department.  Don will also share about how Indiana differs from other states in both budget and regulatory functions, what we should be aware of in the current farm bill, and how Indiana Grain Buyers functions and helps protect farmers.  “If I'm not gonna be a farmer, I can't think of a better job I could have than to just be an advocate for agriculture.” 

What does the Indiana State Department of Agriculture actually do?  To answer that question, special guest Don Lamb joins host Sal Sama in the podcast room for this episode of The High Ground, powered by Premier Companies.  In addition to being a farmer, Don is the Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.   Today, you'll hear about Don and his career path including the history of his family farm which his father started from scratch.  He'll share more about the various happenings in the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, how it's helped him better appreciate farmers, and the various functions within the department.  Don will also share about how Indiana differs from other states in both budget and regulatory functions, what we should be aware of in the current farm bill, and how Indiana Grain Buyers functions and helps protect farmers.  “If I'm not gonna be a farmer, I can't think of a better job I could have than to just be an advocate for agriculture.” 

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer chats with Indiana Pork Board Director Todd Rodibaugh who recently met with Indiana's congressional delegation to express the ag policy concerns of Indiana's pork producers—including the negative impacts of Prop 12. Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. Also, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets following the release of the USDA's April WASDE Report. Plus, you'll hear from Don Lamb, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, as he stresses the importance of sharing the road with large, slow-moving farm equipment as Hoosier farmers make their way to farm fields to begin spring planting. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

Community Connection Tuesday, April 2, 2024 Open lines to start on today's edition of Community Connection! Join us as we dive into the communities' most concerning topics. Then, in our second hour, Director of the Office of Minority Health Antoinette Holt updates us on the Indiana State Department of Health's plans during National Minority Health Month. Finally, City County Council Majority Leader stops by with a recap of the council's monthly meeting!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Lamb is winding up his first year as director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture with a renewed optimism about the state's role in the global ag space. The second-generation Boone County farmer talks about his passion for the family farm, the critical role of precision agriculture and an eye-opening trip to Cuba.

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer reports how the wildfires in the Texas panhandle have destroyed many cattle ranches and ag production facilities. Eric also has information on how you can donate to Texas Farm Bureau, who has a fund set up specifically for cattle producers who have been impacted by the wildfires. C.J. Miller chats with Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to Cuba as part of a trade mission with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and whether opportunities exist to export Indiana's ag products to Cuba. You'll also hear from Sean Smith, the General Manager of Indiana-based Culver Duck, how the company is looking to grow their exports by sending more of their duck products to India. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets following the release of the USDA's March WASDE report on Friday. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

On this edition of Hoosier Ag This Week: Eric Pfeiffer reports how the wildfires in the Texas panhandle have destroyed many cattle ranches and ag production facilities. Eric also has information on how you can donate to Texas Farm Bureau, who has a fund set up specifically for cattle producers who have been impacted by the wildfires. C.J. Miller chats with Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, about his recent trip to Cuba as part of a trade mission with the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) and whether opportunities exist to export Indiana's ag products to Cuba. You'll also hear from Sean Smith, the General Manager of Indiana-based Culver Duck, how the company is looking to grow their exports by sending more of their duck products to India. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets following the release of the USDA's March WASDE report on Friday. All of that and much more are coming up on Hoosier Ag This Week!

Dr. Jerome Adams, MD, MPH, FASA ( https://www.purdue.edu/provost/health/adams.html ) is Presidential Fellow, Executive Director of Purdue's Health Equity Initiatives, and Distinguished Professor of Practice in the Departments of Pharmacy Practice and Public Health, at Purdue University. As the 20th U.S. Surgeon General and a prior member of the President's Coronavirus task force, Dr. Adams has been at the forefront of America's most pressing health challenges. A regular communicator via tv, radio, and in print, Dr. Adams is an expert not just in the science, but also in communicating the science to the lay public, and making it relevant to various audiences. Dr. Adams is a licensed anesthesiologist with a master's degree in public health, and ran the Indiana State Department of Health prior to becoming Surgeon General. In the State Health Commissioner role he managed a $350 million dollar budget and over 1,000 employees, and led Indiana's response to Ebola, Zika, and HIV crises. Notably, Dr. Adams helped convince the Governor and State Legislature to legalize syringe service programs in the state, and to prioritize $13 million in funding to combat infant mortality. As Surgeon General, Dr. Adams was the operational head of the 6,000 person Public Health Service Commissioned Corps ( https://www.usphs.gov/ ), and oversaw responses to 3 back to back category 5 hurricanes, and to a once in a century pandemic. In addition to his recent COVID19 work, Dr. Adams has partnered with and assisted organizations as they navigate the opioid epidemic, maternal health, rising rates of chronic disease, the impacts of rising suicide rates in our Nation, and how businesses can become better stewards and stakeholders in promoting community health. His new book, Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against COVID-19, came out on October 24, 2023 ( https://www.amazon.com/Crisis-Chaos-Lessons-Against-COVID-19/dp/B0C28RRHFJ ) Support the show

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: C.J. Miller talks with Jackson County farmer Tom Hackman with Hackman Family Farm Market about the lack of available ag labor and the changes he says are needed to the H-2A Visa Program. Eric Pfeiffer also talks with Cass County farmer Kevin Wilson about the benefits of growing high oleic soybeans. Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, discusses his new role on the Board of Directors of NASDA—the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from this past week. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: C.J. Miller talks with Jackson County farmer Tom Hackman with Hackman Family Farm Market about the lack of available ag labor and the changes he says are needed to the H-2A Visa Program. Eric Pfeiffer also talks with Cass County farmer Kevin Wilson about the benefits of growing high oleic soybeans. Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, discusses his new role on the Board of Directors of NASDA—the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the grain markets from this past week. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

Pam Pontones, Deputy Health Commissioner of Local Public Health Services for the Indiana State Department of Health, shares Indiana's plan to invest in local health departments to address community health needs; Ioana Ungureanu, ASTHO's Senior Analyst for Public and Behavioral Health Integration, says youth need access to holistic mental health services; a new ASTHO blog article reviews data and messaging around vaccine policy; an ASTHO blog article explains how pharmacists are overcoming stigma in the fight against HIV; and ASTHO is hiring multiple positions.    Indiana State Department of Health: A state investment in local public health ASTHO Webinar: Meeting the Kids Where They Are: How the Education Sector Implements School Behavioral Health Systems ASTHO Webpage: Using Data and Effective Messaging to Support Strong Vaccine Policy ASTHO Webpage: Expanding Pharmacist-Prescribed HIV PrEP ASTHO Webpage: Careers at ASTHO

Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, and entered public service as a means to help her community feel more connected with local and state government. She's served as County Auditor, County Commissioner, State Auditor, State Representative for House District 78, and now Lt. Governor. Her portfolio in this role includes overseeing the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Indiana Housing and Community Development Authority, Office of Defense Development, Office of Community and Rural Affairs and Office of Tourism Development, among myriad other responsibilities as chairwoman of several councils and tasks forces. When asked recently whether she enjoys running as a means of fitness, she promptly answered, “Yes. For office.” Get to know more about Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch here in the Leadership Life series.

On the HAT Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including a wrap up of storm activity from the weekend, and meet the new deputy director at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's Indiana Farm Forecast includes a muggy week with hit and miss thunderstorms late week. Grains and oilseeds were mixed but there was strength in the soy complex Monday. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and analyst John Zanker has comments - all coming up on the #HATPodcast made possible by First Farmers Bank & Trust - proudly serving local farms, families, and agribusiness for over 135 years. Visit them online at FFBT.com to learn more.

On the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast: You'll hear Boone County farmer Don Lamb–who's also Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. He recently returned from a USDA trade mission to Japan and talks about how international trade makes Indiana's ag products more valuable. Also, Indiana Pork producer Heather Hill talks about the checkoff investments made by the National Pork Board during her time as board president. Indiana FFA President Seth Ariens previews this week's Indiana FFA State Convention at Purdue. Plus, Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews Friday's grain markets. All of that and more as part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller have the news including director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Don Lamb speaking about his recent trip to Japan and an update on soybean exports. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin's farm forecast includes a chance of rain. Monday was a strong day for corn futures. Andy Eubank has the closing numbers and John Zanker has analysis - all coming up on the #HATPodcast!

As we emerge from the COVID public health emergency, it is a critical time to think about the future of public health. The next generation of public health workers will be charged with leading through the challenges that lie ahead. In this episode, we speak with Anna Heilers and Dr. Antoine Denis, two public health students who are preparing to meet these public health challenges of tomorrow. Anna is currently an MPH candidate at Indiana University, Purdue University Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health. She works with the Indiana State Department of Health while in school, and during her schooling has had broad professional experience through research, internships, data collection and supporting infectious disease investigations. Antoine is an MPH student at the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. In 2022, he launched an effort to improve health safety in New York City by strengthening a network of hand sanitation stations in subway stations and other transportation nodes around the city. This month's episode is hosted by Dr. Judy Monroe, president and CEO of the CDC Foundation. For full episode transcription, visit Contagious Conversations.   Key Takeaways: [1:24] How did Anna get interested in public health? [2:28] Dr. Denis shares how he got involved in public health. [4:18] Why is engaging in the public health world important? [6:33] What is driving schools of public health to so actively support the work of health departments across the country? [8:20] Anna talks about the reasons for collaboration between the schools of public health and health departments. [10:03] Antoine talks about the goals of the RISE project. [12:35] What was the biggest surprise during the RISE project? [14:48] Antoine speaks of Academic Immersion in Health Care, a nonprofit organization he founded. [17:28] Anna shares her experience at the Department of Health and her current role as a Covid 19 epidemiologist on the CDC reporting team. [20:03] How does Anna balance the workload of study while engaging in active public health work? [21:55] Where are organizations strongest and weakest in providing public health students opportunities to interact with their communities? [24:20] How does Anna think her experiences will shape her future career in public health? [25:19] Antoine shares how he believes his experience will shape his future career in public health. [27:00] What does Antoine see as the most significant challenges ahead in public health? [28:38] Anna shares what she believes are the biggest challenges ahead in public health.   Mentioned in This Episode: Academic Immersion in Health Care Learn more about the CDC Foundation's Public Health work    

The agbioscience economy is the only economy that touches every person on the Planet given that it centers on food. It's necessary for life; and for generations, Indiana farmers have served a critical role in the global food supply chain. Now the state has a farmer leading the charge to shape the next chapter of the state's ag economy and he joins us today. Don Lamb, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture (ISDA), talks with us about always wanting to be a farmer and the season of life being right for him to lead ISDA. Like many Indiana natives, he talks basketball as a metaphor for the role of production agriculture in the agbiosciences. He also gets into farmer adoption of new innovations, his advice to innovators that want to bring a product to market and the role of farmers when it comes to helping companies develop new innovations. He highlights soil conservation, mental health of the farmer and ISDA's Indiana Grown initiative as three things he sees as big opportunities for the organization in the future. 

This morning's AgriTalk is bursting at the seams with content. First, we have a thorough download from Dan Basse of AgResource Company about global events and their impacts on trade. Then U.S. Meat Export Federation president and CEO Dan Halstrom joins us to discuss the relationships USMEF maintains and opportunities they pursue to expand the meat export market. And finally a Farmer Forum regular, Don Lamb, was recently appointed to be the director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture – he tells us about his new role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Indiana State Department of Agriculture wants to know if we're losing farm, to whom and what for... Mayor Winnicke says he will veto an ordinance that would effectively kill plans for pickleball courts in Wesselman Park if it crosses his desk... An arrest warrant has been served on a wounded teen accused of murder and attempted murder...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast – Weekend of March 4—5, 2023: 1.) Boone County farmer Don Lamb has been named Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. C.J. Miller met with Lamb for an exclusive in-person interview at the Shelby County Ag Promotion banquet in Shelbyville to discuss his new role as one of the state's top advocates for Indiana agriculture. 2.) American Soybean Association directors from Indiana made their way to Washington, D.C. this week to meet with lawmakers regarding the Farm Bill. Eric Pfeiffer reports on the policy priorities they are discussing with lawmakers. 3.) We'll also bring you the story of a 97-year-old Shelby County farmer who recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award. 4.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana Farm Forecast for the coming week. 5.) AND Brian Basting with Advance Trading reviews the ag markets talks about the impact of the soybean crops in South America on grain prices here in the U.S. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

On the HAT Podcast, Eric Pfeiffer and C.J. Miller report on news and introduce you to the new director at the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, and you'll hear soybean farmers' message to DC on farm bill priorities. HAT Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin breaks down how storms may spread through Indiana, and the ag markets Thursday were mixed as soybeans rallied again. Andy Eubank has ag market settlements and analysis with Mike Silver - all coming up on the #HATPodcast!

Indiana Grown is part of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and do a lot of really great and interesting things. We were really excited to get to chat with them. Enjoy!

Listen to seasoned immunization pro, Dave McCormick, who serves as the director of the Immunization Division at the Indiana State Department of Health. Dave shares heartwarming stories of the impact public health has had on the people in his state. Learn how he has worked to reframe vaccine catch-up with new messages and vaccine touchpoints in this episode of AIMing to Inform. About Dave:  Dave McCormick is the director of the Indiana Immunization Division at the Indiana State Department of Health. In this role, Dave leads a team of public health professionals committed to eliminating vaccine-preventable diseases. His department works with approximately 900 health care providers to deliver over $80 million of a publicly funded vaccine. In July 2015, Dave was elected to the executive board of the Association of Immunization Managers. Dave has worked in public health for the past 28 years. Before joining the Indiana Immunization Program in January 2012, Dave spent five years working on lead and healthy-homes issues at the state level, including lead poisoning prevention and radon, and lead certification, enforcement, and remediation through grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development. In November 2009, Dave was appointed to CDC's Advisory Committee on Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention. Dave and his college sweetheart have been married for 27 years and have two sons. Links:  WEBSITE: https://www.in.gov/health/immunization/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/statehealthin

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022: 1.) C.J. Miller caught up recently with Ted McKinney in Washington D.C. The former director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture is now serving as CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). McKinney talks about “climate-smart agriculture” and what he's doing to help direct climate-related policies that benefit Indiana farmers. 2.) Eric Pfeiffer has a report why plant-based milk substitutes are no longer as popular as they once were with the public. 3.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin has your Indiana farm forecast – and John Zanker with Risk Management Commodities in Lafayette reviews the very bearish day Monday in the grain markets. That's coming up – on your Tuesday Hoosier Ag Today Podcast!

What can a home-grown lawyer offer to rural healthcare? This week we are having a conversation with Elizabeth Burrows, the owner of Burrows Consulting Inc. A lawyer turned health consultant, she provides a unique perspective on rural health and policy.  What scares me the most about our future is finding providers or signing providers that are going to embrace living in rural areas -Elizabeth Burrows  Elizabeth is an alumnus of North Vermillion High School and graduated magna cum laude from DePauw University with a degree in Political Science and Communications where she studied abroad at Oxford University.  She went on to receive her Doctor of Jurisprudence from Indiana University Maurer School of Law.  Elizabeth worked at the Indiana State Department of Health as the Director of the State Office of Rural Health, where she more than tripled the amount of federal funding for critical access hospitals. Elizabeth then returned to Cayuga, her hometown, to start up and serve as the founding Chief Executive Officer of the Valley Professionals Community Health Center (previously the Vermillion-Parke Community Health Center), which grew over 1000% in the eight years she served as CEO.  During that time, Elizabeth started the first mobile school-based health center with leadership from Senator Lugar and his staff to serve rural schools. She was selected as a leader in the CMS Practice Transformation project leading her health center to become nationally accredited as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home. In 2014, Elizabeth started her own business, Burrows Consulting, Inc. where she has assisted numerous rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, institutions of higher education, critical access hospitals, rural health associations, and other non-profits attain over $92,000,000 in grant funding and over $100,000,000 in enhanced Medicare and Medicaid reimbursement and 340B Shared Savings.  She has worked with health care facilities in 28 states and created over fifteen new federally qualified health center entities.  Through her consulting business, she has also served as an Interim CEO for entities seeking FQHC designation.   She graduated from the Lugar Series for Excellence in Public Service, received the Governor's Award for Tomorrow's Leaders, is a 2011 National Rural Health Association Rural Health Fellow, and was given the DePauw University Alumni Community Leadership Award.  Elizabeth was named a Fellow for the National Leadership Academy of Public Health and is a member of the Indiana State Bar Association.  Elizabeth resides near her family farm in Vermillion County, Indiana, and enjoys spending time with her husband, Steve, and daughters, Eleanor age 12, and Amelia age 10.  Together, the four enjoy traveling, visiting Indiana and national historic sites, and competing at sheep shows. 

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Monday, Aug. 8, 2022: 1.) Congratulations to Hoosier Ag Today's Chairman Gary Truitt and Dr. Karen Plaut, Dean of Purdue University's College of Agriculture. They were both honored late last week by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture with the state's highest agriculture honor, the AgriVision Award – You'll hear from both Gary and Dr. Plaut – and learn more about their passion for agriculture and their contributions to Indiana's ag industry! 2.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan's Martin's has your next chance for showers and storms in his forecast. 3.) AND Bob Utterback with Utterback Marketing Services reviews Friday's grain markets and previews the markets for the week ahead. That's all part of your Monday Hoosier Ag Today Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast – Aug. 6-7, 2022: 1.) Rep. Jackie Walorski is being remembered for being passionate about serving Hoosiers in her district, as well as representing Indiana's farmers and having a heart for helping others. We have team coverage from Hoosier Ag Today's Eric Pfeiffer and Andy Eubank as we remember Rep. Walorski – and what she meant to Indiana's ag community. 2.) Congratulations to Hoosier Ag Today's Chairman Gary Truitt and Dr. Karen Plaut, Dean of Purdue University College of Agriculture! They were both honored this week by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture with the state's highest agricultural honor, the AgriVision Award, during a ceremony at the Indiana State Fairgrounds! You'll hear what the award means to both Gary and Dr. Plaut. 3.) We also have coverage from the Indiana State Fair as we feature the Grand Champion Winners of the 4-H Barrow and Gilt Drive, as well as a chat with Indiana State Fair Queen Alyssa McKillip about her journey that started when she was a Wabash County 4-H member. 4.) Bob Utterback with Utterback Marketing Services reviews Friday's grain markets and previews the markets for the week ahead. 5.) AND Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will have his full Indiana Farm Forecast for the week ahead. That's all part of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag Today Podcast for Monday, Aug. 1, 2022: 1.) Andy Eubank and Eric Pfeiffer both report from the opening weekend at the Indiana State Fair!  Andy chats with Cindy Hoye, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair Commission.  Also, Eric talks with Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, as they discuss the connection between the State Fair and Indiana's ag industry. 2.) Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin also joins us to talk about your rain and storm chances this week. 3.) And after a week-long rally for soybeans – could strong moves continue into THIS week!  Bob Utterback will break down the grain and livestock markets coming up. That's all part of Monday's Hoosier Ag Today Podcast!

The Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast – July 30-31, 2022:   1.) Andy Eubank and Eric Pfeiffer both report from opening ceremonies at the Indiana State Fair! Andy chats with Cindy Hoye, Executive Director of the Indiana State Fair Commission. Also, Eric talks with Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture as they discuss the connection between the State Fair and Indiana's ag industry.   2.) You'll also meet Mark and Sheryl Sibe of Posey County. Not only did they first meet at the Indiana State Fairgrounds in 1976, but Mark proposed to Sheryl in the Hog Barn! You'll also hear how they plan to celebrate their anniversary again this year at the Indiana Dairy Bar!   3.) Bob Utterback with Utterback Marketing Services talks about the grain markets and the rally for soybean futures that continued over the course of last week.   4.) AND Chief Meteorologist Ryan Martin will have his full Indiana Farm Forecast for the week ahead.   That's all part of the Indiana State Fair edition of the Hoosier Ag This Week Podcast!

As the 20th U.S. Surgeon General and a prior member of the President's Coronavirus task force, Dr. Jerome Adams has been at the forefront of America's most pressing health challenges. A regular communicator via tv, radio, and in print, Dr. Adams is an expert not just in the science, but also in communicating the science to the lay public, and making it relevant to various audiences.Dr. Jerome Adams was appointed as a Presidential Fellow and the Executive Director of Purdue's Health Equity Initiatives on October 1, 2021. He is also a Distinguished Professor of Practice in the departments of Pharmacy Practice and Public Health.Dr. Adams is a licensed anesthesiologist with a master's degree in public health, and ran the Indiana State Department of Health prior to becoming Surgeon General. In the State Health Commissioner role he managed a $350 million dollar budget and over 1000 employees, and led Indiana's response to Ebola, Zika, and HIV crises. Notably, Dr. Adams helped convince the Governor and State Legislature to legalize syringe service programs in the state, and to prioritize $13 million in funding to combat infant mortality. As Surgeon General, Dr. Adams was the operational head of the 6,000 person Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, and oversaw responses to 3 back-to-back category 5 hurricanes, and to a once in a century pandemic.In addition to his recent COVID19 work, Dr. Adams has partnered with and assisted organizations as they navigate the opioid epidemic, maternal health, rising rates of chronic disease, the impacts of rising suicide rates in our Nation, and how businesses can become better stewards and stakeholders in promoting community health.

Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture shares his experiences over 30 years in the ag industry. His experiences with stressful situations and how people react bring up good points and remind us to slow down and take a deep breath in a world that is primarily reactive to stress.

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, August 11th, 2021. Later in the program, WFHB News speaks with Bruce Kettler, Director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture, about grant funding for farmers impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. That's coming up in today's feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, we …

42 states saw an increase in Covid-19 cases between last week and the week before, and Indiana is no exception. According to the latest Indiana State Department of Health Covid-19 update, from July 9th, Indiana's Covid-19 positivity rate rose to 3.2% last week from its 2.1% low in June. Indiana State Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina …

“Modern agricultural businesses have and are changing to become more efficient as technologies and marketing needs change and drive more profitability.” –Andrew Carty What are the implications from the unforeseen logistical situations such as the Suez Canal blockage and the Mississippi River shut down? Why does this affect international trade, and how is the agricultural […]

Klaudia Wojciechowska is the director of the Indiana State Department of Health's Drug Overdose Prevention Program. As such she is in the unique position of getting funding to a number of different programs which work to battle addiction across the state. She tells us how funding is dispersed, the special set of circumstances that come with these funds, and how they are used in the community to improve the lives of those who live there. IPE 10x10 is sponsored by the Indiana University Interprofessional Practice and Education Center. It's produced by Alex Buchanan and Dave Plough.

Humbled Hoosiers! We caught up with Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch and Director, Bruce Kettler from the Indiana State Dept of Ag. On episode #36, we continue our chats with state agriculture departments to find out what they are doing in their neck of the woods. These Indy folks are not only focused on the Indiana Grown program, but also soil conversation and FFA leadership.

ISA Board Member and host, Kevin Cox interviews Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Bruce Kettler.

Join us for this episode of the Corduroy Connect as Derick and Julia talk with Director Bruce Kettler of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. Listen in as we discuss his work, the future of Indiana agriculture, and how we would sell hot chocolate in Florida.

The spotlight has shined brightly on Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box. She would prefer being behind the scenes working with her team and digging into the numbers but accepts the upfront role as part of dealing with COVID-19. The “overwhelming negative response to being asked to wear masks” has been surprising, she says, and the uncertainty – “the only guarantee with this pandemic is it's going to change” – has been challenging. She talks about the team effort, the early influence that led her to a medical career and areas of progress in other important areas of health care. Learn more:Indiana State Department of Health (www.in.gov/isdh)BizVoice magazine feature story (www.bizvoicemagazine.com/interactive/2020/11/#p=30)See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The spotlight has shined brightly on Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Kristina Box. She would prefer being behind the scenes working with her team and digging into the numbers but accepts the upfront role as part of dealing with COVID-19. The “overwhelming negative response to being asked to wear masks” has been surprising, she says, and the uncertainty – “the only guarantee with this pandemic is it’s going to change” – has been challenging. She talks about the team effort, the early influence that led her to a medical career and areas of progress in other important areas of health care. Learn more:Indiana State Department of Health (www.in.gov/isdh)BizVoice magazine feature story (www.bizvoicemagazine.com/interactive/2020/11/#p=30)

Indiana crossed 200,000 confirmed COVID-19 cases as it set yet another record-breaking daily case total Friday. While the number of tests the state has done has steadily increased, new cases outpace it. It’s hard to compare Indiana’s cases and testing from March to November – it’s not an apples to apples comparison because of the nationwide struggles to expand testing capacity. But it is a more fair comparison from now to Sept. 6 – when the state crossed 100,000 confirmed cases. From that point, the increase in the number of new cases cannot be explained solely by the increase in the number of tests – testing only increased by about 48 percent. And its seven-day moving average has quadrupled from when we hit 100,000 cases to now. In that same time, the state went from 771 Hoosiers hospitalized with COVID-19 to 2,001 – the most since the Indiana State Department of Health started releasing that data. The seven-day average for people hospitalized with the virus has now increased every

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The state’s infant mortality rates are the lowest they’ve been since Indiana started recording the data, according to new numbers released by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH). This is the third year numbers have trended downward.

The Indiana State Department of Health and IUPUI will begin the third phase of its COVID-19 tracking study on Sept. 29. This round of the study is set to include children as participants for the first time.

Local News Brief 623 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Tuesday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. That’s almost 300 less than the state’s moving average, which is at about 900 newly diagnosed cases a day. Yesterday, there were 11 new deaths in the state, while Monroe County saw 24 …

This is the WFHB Local News for Friday, September 4th, 2020. Later in the program, WFHB Correspondent Aaron Comforty reports that Indiana University’s Covid-19 data has not been included in the Indiana State Department of Health’s coronavirus dashboard. Also coming up in the next half hour, Better Beware, your weekly consumer-watchdog segment. But first, your …

Over the weekend, the Indiana State Department of Health reported its 3,000th confirmed COVID-19 death since March 15. More than half of those deaths occurred before mid-May. And nearly 60 percent come from long-term care facilities .

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Good afternoon. This is the Local Brief for Tuesday, July 14th. Your Daily Covid-19 Briefing 662 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Monday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. The new cases represent a 35 percent increase in average positive cases over the past week. The state department of health …

560 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Sunday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health, which also confirmed two new deaths in the state. Monroe County reported 8 new positive cases on Sunday while today, Brown County reported one new positive case of Covid-19. Wait-times for test results in Indiana may …

Good afternoon. This is the WFHB Local News Brief for Wednesday, July 8th, 2020.  Today’s Covid-19 Briefing Nine new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Monroe County yesterday. Statewide, the number was 455. That’s according to the Indiana State Department of Health, which also attributed two new deaths in the state due to COVID-19. The …

This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, May 27th, 2020. In today’s show, Sydney Foreman and Kade Young provide an update on the Bloomington hospital site. Indiana State Department of Health reported 370 new positive cases and 21 new deaths from Covid-19. Also coming up in the next half hour your weekly consumer-watchdog segment, …

Your local headlines: Indiana saw 7 new deaths reported on Monday. 505 new positive cases are confirmed, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. Total deaths are at 569 people. Total numbers are at 11,686 cases. Total tests are at about 65,000 people. Total numbers are likely an underestimation due to a lack of …

Good afternoon. Welcome to the WFHB Local News Brief for Tuesday, April 14th, 2020. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, there are 331 new positive cases of coronavirus between April 11th & April 12. Indiana saw 7 deaths between April 10th & April 12th. Overall, 350 died from coronavirus in Indiana. There’s over …

Good evening. This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, April 6th, 2020. Your local headlines: Indiana State Department of Health reports the total number of covid-19 cases rises to almost 5000 people. 139 deaths were reported this morning at 10 a.m. This is out of over 26,000 people tested. 20 percent of positive cases …

Good afternoon. This is the WFHB Local News for Friday, April 3rd, 2020. Headlines: There are almost 3500 reported cases of Covid-19 in Indiana. 102 total deaths have been confirmed. This is out of almost 1800 people tested by the Indiana State Department of Health. There are 40 positive cases in Monroe County, with zero deaths, …

Good evening. Welcome to the WFHB Local News for Monday, March 30th, 2020. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, 1,786 people tested positive for coronavirus in Indiana. 35 people died from Covid-19 out of 11,685 people tested. These numbers were updated at 11:59 p.m. on March 29th. The Indy Star reports that the …

Good afternoon. Welcome to your WFHB Local News Brief for Thursday, March 26th, 2020. As of March 25th at 11:59 p.m., Indiana State Department of Health reported 645 total positive cases of coronavirus. 17 people died from Covid-19 in Indiana. This is out of 4,651 people tested. There are six reported cases in Monroe County, …

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick is joined by Rob Hays, Director of FFA Association, Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

Host Kristopher H. Bilbrey begrudgingly opens episode #086 talking about the Covid-19 virus... again (and hopefully for the last time, unless something worse or better happens). BUT THIS IS A CONVERSATION YOU WILL NOT WANT TO MISS... because he welcomes to the show, Christine Stinson - Executive Director of the Wayne County, Indiana Board of Health, to talk about Covid-19 in FACTUAL TERMS rather than rehashing information that "Crackhead Bob" is telling everyone at the gas station or that "Karen" has posted on Facebook (you knew Karen's sister, has a best friend that lives next door to the HEAD GUY OF THE WHO... wait! I'm being told it isn't the W.H.O., meaning the World Health Organization, but rather the lead singer for a "The Who" tribute band... OH, well, isn't that embarrassing Karen)... YOU ALL BETTER JUST LISTEN TO CHRISTINE - she is on the front lines of this thing! Then in the second half of the show... Bilbrey talks about the 2, completely different, on-going, Federal Investigations into Officials in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana! And the most recent arrests that have occurred in those investigations! YOU WON'T WANT TO MISS THIS CONVERSATION EITHER! Episode Time Line: 00:00:00 - 00:47:49 : Covid-19 Conversation & Christine Stinson... 00:47:50 - 01:30:00 : Fed Investigation 1: Corruption (Arrests of: Phil Nichols & Jess Neal). Fed Investigation 2: Police Use of Force Issues (Arrests of: Chase Winkle, Jeremy Gibson & Joe Krejsa). To visit the website that Christine mentioned in the interview (the Indiana State Department of Health website) click the following link: https://www.in.gov/isdh/ To get some PERCEPTION-GEAR in your life, check out the "Merch IS Reality" Store at the following link: https://merchisreality.square.site. Also, this episode was sponsored by: "Fruit of the Bean Coffee Company" check them out at the following link: https://fruitofthebean.com/ (enter: PERCEPTION as the "promo code" for 25% off). Perception IS Reality w/Kristopher H. Bilbrey & Special Guest: Christine Stinson 03.14.20 (Produced by: The Vulgar Poets) Special Guest: Christine Stinson.

On the last episode of Talking Hoosier History, we talked about Indiana teen Ryan White, who advocated for AIDS education while battling the disease in the 1980s.  On this installment of Giving Voice, we interview Jeremy Turner, Director of the HIV/STD Viral Hepatitis Division of the Indiana State Department of Health, about where we are today in the fight against HIV/AIDS and what it will take to eliminate the disease in America by 2030.  Read transcripts and show notes here. 

Episode 68 of Quality Talk details the success of a recent Transitions of Care project involving a number of Indiana EMS providers, long-term care facilities, and small hospitals. The Center for Patient Safety, a Primaris affiliate, worked with the Indiana State Department of Health/State Office of Rural Health and the Indiana Hospital Association as part of a the grant-funded project.

This week Inside INdiana Business Host Gerry Dick speaks with Bruce Kettler, Indiana State Department of Agriculture, Director

On this episode, we interview Scott Rudd, who works for Indiana's Lieutenant Governor's office as the Director of Broadband Opportunities. We discuss how Indiana is leading the country in driving innovation with broadband access. As well, we interview Scott's work in Brown County got the attention of the state, where he's been hired to help transform the broadband accessibility in our state. Scott wworks closely with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture to work with farmers and farm businesses within the community on ways to make sure they are keeping up with the advancing technology that will keep the agriculture industry thriving. Scott also works closely with the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs to collaborate with communities and identify the best ways to attract reliable, affordable, high-speed Internet to rural Indiana. As a part of the task set forth for the director of broadband opportunities, Rudd is working with OCRA on their Broadband Readiness Plan in the Community Development Block Grant Planning Grants program. Special Guests: Nik Thomas and Scott Rudd.

Maybe the saying is true: you don’t know what you had until it is gone. For the families in this episode, the absence of public health laboratories turned their worlds upside down and negatively impacted both the present and future. These families represent us all and highlight the vulnerabilities that would exist if there were no public health laboratories working continuously to keep our communities and populations safe. This is the second episode in the series produced by members of the Emerging Leader Program cohort 10.  Emerging Infectious Disease Response: APHL’s Infectious Disease Program Laboratory Response Network (LRN) Interviewer: Kate Wainwright, PhD, D(ABMM), HCLD (ABB), MPH, MSN, RN, deputy director, Public Health Protection and Laboratory Services, Indiana State Department of Health Expert: Peter Shult, PhD, director, Communicable Disease Division; associate director, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison   Newborn Screening: APHL’s Newborn Screening Program NewSTEPs Baby’s First Test Interviewer: Josh Rowland, MBA, MT(ASCP), manager, Training and Workforce Development, Association of Public Health Laboratories  Expert: Miriam Schachter, PhD, research scientist 3, New Jersey Department of Health, Newborn Screening Laboratory   Foodborne Illness: APHL’s Food Safety Program 5 Things You Didn’t Know (but Need to Know) About Listeria Interviewer: Samir Patel, PhD, FCCM, (D)ABMM, clinical microbiologist, Public Health Ontario; Toronto, Canada Expert: Vanessa Allen, MD, MPH, medical microbiologist, chief of microbiology, Public Health Ontario; Toronto, Canada   Narrator:  Erin Bowles, B.S., MT(ASCP), Wisconsin Clinical Laboratory Network coordinator and co-biosafety officer, Communicable Disease Division, Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison Contributor: Emily Travanty, PhD, scientific director, Laboratory Services Division, Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment Special thanks to Jim Hermanson at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene for his help in recording this episode.

This week, we discuss a plethora of pediatric and adolescent mental health issues. Dr. Sneha Pampati begins with health news related to the management of ADHD. She then discusses eating disorders as well as gun safety. Dr. Sarah Tarai closes our podcast with a discussion on dental health, particularly during the infant and toddler years. Dr. Nina Hu was pivotal in the development of this week's content. Enjoy! Topic Times! Health News- ADHD and Fidgeting 1:16 Eating Disorders 4:40 Parenting Tips- Gun Safety 10:56 Dental Health 13:56 Trivia 18:10 Links  - Indiana State Department of Health   This podcast was recorded in April of 2015.

Indiana Arts Education Network (IAEN) founder, former NAMM Chair, and Owner of Paige’s Music Mark Goff explains how he remains “relentlessly positive” in his advocacy efforts with the Indiana State Department of Education to ensure that all children in his state reach their full potential, which includes music education as part of the school day.

An Indiana native, Anne Hazelett is currently the Assistant to the USDA Secretary for Rural Development. She has worked on agriculture and rural issues for over fifteen years. Working in both the U.S. House and Senate, Hazelett has most recently served as Republican Chief Counsel for the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry where she was an advisor on many issues impacting rural America from Farm Bill programs to broadband and child nutrition. In addition to her public service in Washington, Hazelett was the Director of Agriculture for her home state where she managed the Indiana State Department of Agriculture and was an advisor to Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels on agriculture and rural issues.Doug gets to the bottom of what exactly the Rural Development Agency of the USDA does, as well as tackling the issues of what role the agency plays in working with small rural farms, how Rural Development is helping with the Hurricane Harvey disaster and how the UDSA RD is trying to tackle the national opioid epidemic which is most prevalent in rural areas and farming communities.

Episode 15 brings a fun-filled podcast of candid answers and lively folks. Courtesy of AgriGold, the crew explores the latest issues in Ohio agriculture. Joel Penhorwood, Dale Minyo, and Bart Johnson visit with the Niese Family, winners of Feeding Farmers. Jerry Niese has a unique view on farming and what it takes to make it — no opinions are held back in this one. Ty Higgins talks Lake Erie water with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director David Daniels, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development Director Jamie Clover Adams, and Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Ted McKinney. The team also looks ahead to the 50th Sale of Champions later this year as Matt Reese and Joel have a lively conversation with the legendary auctioneer Johnny Regula.

Many illnesses are now very rare in the United States because of the success of vaccinations. Vaccinating your child provides protection from many childhood diseases. Along with many school systems around the country, the Indiana State Department of Health Immunization Program has recently updated the required immunizations for school entry.Listen as Dr. Tony GiaQuinta, explains the importance of vaccinations for your children and why, by vaccinating them, you are protecting them from vaccine-preventable diseases that can be very serious, may require hospitalization, or even be deadly - especially in infants and young children.

Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director, Ted McKinney, and Karen Sue Blaize joins me to discuss the Indiana Grown program and I Pick Here's involvement. http://evansvillepodcast.com/indianagrown/  

Pontones is the State Epidemiologist with the Indiana State Department of Health. She demonstrates in the picture one of the best ways you can avoid mumps - wash your hands! Often! Also, make sure you are vaccinated, though it is only 88-percent effective. That's why we are seeing some cases of mumps in IN.

The Fantastic Food Fest is sponsored by the Indiana State Department of Agriculture's "Indiana Grown" initiative. It happens Saturday and Sunday featuring celebrity chefs like Carmel's own Ted Allen, with participating restaurants, breweries, wineries, vendors, tastings, cooking classes and demonstrations. GUESTS today: David King, Indiana Grown initiative; Leslie Swathwood, co-producer of the Fantastic Food Fest; Loreal Gavin, celebrity chef known as the Butcher Babe.

A discussion of how Flu and other contagions are hitting Hoosiers hard this winter with guests Indiana State Department of Health Commissioner Dr. Jerome Adams and Indiana's Chief Medical Consultant Dr.Joan Duwve.

Women's Health - guests include St. Vincent nurse practitioner Julie Schneiders, Katie Jones with the Indiana State Department of Health and Julie Petr with the American Heart Association.