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At the heart of Dylan Martinez's work lies the striking H2O/SiO2 series, inspired by the artistic tradition of Trompe L'œil—the technique that deceives the eye into perceiving three-dimensional objects on a flat surface. Each sculpture is meticulously hot-sculpted and hand-molded by Martinez, capturing the fluid movement of rising bubbles and the delicate form of what appears, at first glance, to be bags of water. These pieces transcend objecthood; they are immersive experiences that invite stillness, inspection, and recalibration of the senses. Martinez reflects, “Our vision has the greatest effect on our understanding of the world. Through my artwork, I create scenarios where viewers must question their ability to navigate between reality and illusion.” Blending classical craftsmanship with contemporary conceptual inquiry, Martinez uses glass as both material and metaphor. His work explores how perception constructs truth—how desire and expectation often override what is actually seen. In his latest series, Martinez introduces vibrant color for the first time in years, signaling a shift influenced by pop art. Sculpted forms inspired by Pac-Man ghosts and hyperrealistic water balloons appear light, buoyant, and playful, yet reveal an intense precision beneath their surface charm. Also central to this new body of work is a group of hard-edged, geometric sculptures rooted in optical art. These pieces employ sharp lines, layered transparency, and refraction to produce illusions of shifting depth, bending geometry, and visual vibration. As viewers move around them, the forms seem to flicker, realign, or dissolve—forcing perception into motion. These optical works expand Martinez's inquiry into the unstable boundary between what is there and what is seen. Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, Martinez earned his degree in science from the University of Wisconsin–River Falls in 2008. It was during his junior year, upon visiting the university's glassblowing studio, that he discovered a profound connection to glass—drawn to how the material responded to physical forces he had studied in physics, chemistry, and geology. He recalls, “I tried it out, and it really resonated with me—in the way you move the material and how it reacts to heat and physical forces.” He later earned his MFA from Ball State University in 2017. Martinez honed his craft through an apprenticeship with Sam Stang at Augusta Glass Studio (2010–2012), evolving from functional glassware and vases into sculptural and installation-based work. He currently lives and works in his studio in Bingen, Washington. Martinez's work has earned global acclaim, appearing in public and private collections worldwide. International publications such as Elle Decoration (UK, NL, Germany), American Craft Magazine, Interior Design Magazine, and Aesthetica have celebrated his contributions to contemporary glass. His accolades include the Enrico Bersellini Award (Miano Vetro, Milan, 2018), the Stanislav Libensky Award (Prague, 2017), full scholarships to Pilchuck Glass School and Pittsburgh Glass Center (2017), and numerous Best in Show and Juror Awards. In 2021, he received Best in Show, OP ART/Glass, from the Imagine Museum in St. Petersburg, FL. In 2025, Martinez's work will be featured in More Than Meets the Eye at Belger Arts, Kansas City, MO (June 6 – September 6), as well as in a solo exhibition titled, Glass Reimagined, at Square One Gallery, St. Louis, MO (June 6 – August 1). Through a fusion of light, form, and material truth, Martinez's sculptures prompt a quiet confrontation with the limits of perception. As he states of his waterbag series, “The trapped movement of rising bubbles and the gesture of the forms convince the eye that the sculptures are exactly as they appear. What fascinates me is how our desires often override our true perception, leading us to believe what we see as the absolute truth.”  

Discover the woman who brought Greek mythology to America… Today Anya is joined by Victoria Houseman to discuss the life and legacy of Edith Hamilton, the American Classicist who brought Greek mythology and ancient cultures to a vast new audience.Her books remain beloved classics in their own right, and illuminate not only the Greeks and Romans, but also how the ancients can help us understand the tumultuous twentieth century.Victoria Houseman is a historian and associate professor in the Department of History and Philosophy at the University of Wisconsin–River Falls.You can buy “American Classicist: The Life and Loves of Edith Hamilton” by Victoria Houseman here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0691236186/?bestFormat=true&k=american%20classicist&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_di_k0_1_19&crid=3FOD5P0ESZB2JHosted by Anya Leonard of Classical Wisdom. To learn more about Classical Wisdom, and sign up for our free newsletter, please go to https://classicalwisdom.substack.com/

Do some of these stressors sound familiar? Are you tired of not getting what you need from your supervisor? Are you frustrated that your team isn't doing things the right way? Are you and your team rushing from meeting to meeting without time to think? And finally, do you and your team simply have too much to do on a regular basis? In this episode, I'm revisiting my interview last fall with Karen Smolarek, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at University of Wisconsin – River Falls and current President of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA). During our conversation, she talks about how she's upgraded how she supervises her team and changed her mindset around a few key areas that have made her and her team more impactful and less stressed. The spring term is almost done! That means it's almost time for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute! We start on Tuesday, May 27th and run through July 22nd just in time to prep for the fall term. This is a great opportunity to hobnob with your fellow higher ed professionals while learning to better harness your talents, manage your stress, and upgrade your supervisor skills. You get... 9 - Group cohort Success & Accountability Calls 8 - Online leadership modules with lifetime access 1 - Individual Success & Accountability Call Your CliftonStrengths for Managers Report featuring your Top 10 Register for the Summer Supervisor Strengths Institute - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute If you've been waiting for the right time to invest in training for yourself or your team, this is it! Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Sustainability is becoming an increasingly popular topic, and there's been growing support for sustainability efforts in the St. Croix Valley in particular — and in River Falls specifically, where Earth Fest will be held for the fourth year in a row on April 26th.On this week's episode of St. Croix Stories, we're joined by Mark Klapatch-Mathias, the sustainability coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls (his alma mater) and the co-chair of Earth Fest. He share more about why sustainability is so important to him, what attendees can expect from Earth Fest this year, and how those listening can practice sustainability in their everyday lives.You can find more information about Earth Fest, including a full lineup for the day, at www.hopeforearth.org/earthfest.Send a message to the hostFollow St. Croix Stories on Facebook and Instagram, and hear all episodes at stcroixstories.com.

Gini Beran from CLEP shares insights on how the College Level Examination Program helps students earn college credit through exams, making college more accessible and affordable.  Highlights-

Meet Cindy:International Faculty Cindy Goldade, M.Ed, is an interactive adult educator and “graduated” homeschooling mother who brings a playful, yet balanced, whole brain approach to her teaching. She has been using Brain Gym® as a mom and teacher for over 20 years. She lives and breathes this work every day whether teaching a homeschool coop class, volunteering at 4-H or working with clients and family. Her gifts include expanding one's noticing skills while keeping the concepts simple for replication and repetition. Additionally, Cindy is an adjunct professor at University of Wisconsin-River Falls where she teaches Alternative Methods of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood (Montessori) Literacy Foundations.Links & Resources:WebsiteFacebookYouTubeAcuityMemberVaultGrab my free resource, How To Get More Sales From Your Email List On Autopilot at laurakamark.com/emailReady to take back your time with sales funnels and evergreen systemsthat sell on your behalf.  Let's hop on a call and see if working together is a fit.

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Joseph Rein, author of the book Youtopia. Joseph is the author of the Youtopia series (Youtopia, Youtopia Reborn, Youtopia Infinity). His short story collection Roads without Houses was nominated for numerous literary prizes. His short fiction has appeared in over twenty journals, magazines, and anthologies worldwide, and has twice been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. He is also a screenwriter and critical essayist. His second feature-length film, Who Killed Cooper Dunn? (2022), was featured on Showtime and other streaming platforms. He wrote, produced, and acted in multiple other short festival films. He is currently a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. When not writing or reading, he can be found hiking with his wife Jessica, playing cribbage, or recovering from various small injuries inflicted by his four children. In my book review, I stated Youtopia is a techno-thriller that still has me thinking. Anabel Downer is an FBI agent assigned to find a murderer. However, this isn't an ordinary murder but one that happened in cyberspace. Youtopia is a place where one can live in a perfect world of their own choosing - every single day - in a virtual reality environment. People tired of life with all its up and downs and disappointments can choose to immerse themselves into Youtopia, living out the rest of their days without pain, discomfort, or disease. As you can imagine, some people love the idea and others abhor it. But who hates it enough to murder? This book is fast-paced and has plenty of twists and turns, especially as we see Anabel's past and her connection to Youtopia. Mostly, it will make you think. What would you give up to have a perfect life? And is perfect really what you want after all? Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1 Join the Novels N Latte Book Club community to discuss this and other books with like-minded readers: https://www.facebook.com/groups/3576519880426290 You can follow Author Joseph Rein Website: https://josephrein.com FB: @JosephReinAuthor X: @Joseph_Rein1 IG: @Joseph_Rein1   Purchase Youtopia on Amazon: Paperback: https://amzn.to/3SpjvDc Ebook: https://amzn.to/4c3pSmw   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   #josephrein #youtopia #thriller #technothriller #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

It's been almost a year since a suicide cluster hit the University of Wisconsin-River Falls community. Four students died in the span of two months. It was a difficult time for the campus community, which is committed to making sure it never happens again. On Tuesday, school officials are outlining a “suicide postvention” plan. Laura King is the vice chancellor for student affairs and strategic enrollment and she's been overseeing this plan. She joined Minnesota Now to talk about how she's seen last year's deaths affect campus and what the university plans for the future.If you or someone you know is struggling, please know trained help is available. Call or text 988 to get connected with a counselor or visit 988lifeline.org to start a chat.

Tuesday night is the first and only scheduled presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. How might it influence Minnesota voters in a tight race? We took a look and heard perspective from an expert on the art of the debate.Nearly a year after a cluster of suicides at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, school officials are forming a path forward. On a new Minnesota Now and Then segment, historians remember a Minnesota doctor who made groundbreaking strides in Tuberculosis detection and treatment.A new art exhibition aims to help us process grief, loss and hope after a pandemic, social uprising and wars across the world.

It can be challenging to give yourself permission and space to invest in yourself. But you cannot effectively supervise your team, if you don't have what you need. In today's episode of My Circus, My Monkeys, I interview Karen Smolarek, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at University of Wisconsin – River Falls and incoming President of the Educational Opportunity Association (EOA). Karen has gone through our Supervisor Strengths Institute, and we just recently did three training sessions for her team. I talked to Karen about how the Institute and those team trainings gave her the tools and support she needed to maximize her team and herself. If you found this episode helpful, I'd like to invite you to continue your journey with us. Strengths University's mission is to empower supervisors and their teams, so you can create an environment where everyone can be engaged and succeed. Join us for the fall Supervisor Strengths Institute, September 18th – November 13th. If you want to learn how to better manage your energy, your stress, and your team, there's no better investment you can make. You'll get nine group calls, 8 weeks of online content with lifetime access, one individual coaching call, and your CliftonStrengths Managers Report with your Top 10 Talent Themes. You can get more information here - https://learn.strengthsuniversity.org/Institute. If you have questions about the institute or doing a team workshop, just reach out to me at anne@strengthsuniversity.org. Have questions? Email Anne at anne@strengthsuniversity.org or set up a meeting with her HERE. Want more information about Strengths University? Check out our website at https://www.strengthsuniversity.org/

Focus on Energy helped over 600 Wisconsin dairy operations save $3.8 million on utility bills through operational improvements. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Jessica Mlsna, lead agriculture energy advisor at Focus on Energy, discuss the five assessment areas, time commitment and financial incentives. If you're not from Wisconsin, contact your local utility and see what is offered. Joanna and Jessica discuss the following topics: First assessment lighting Second assessment variable frequency drives Third assessment fans Fourth assessment dairy operation equipment Fifth assessment heating equipment General maintenance best practices Time commitment and what to expect Financial support Special thanks to Focus on Energy for sponsoring this episode. About the guest: Jessica Mlsna is the Lead Agriculture Energy Advisor at FOCUS ON ENERGY®, serving customers in Southwest and Central Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor's in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University. With over nine years of experience in the energy efficiency field, Jessica is also a Certified Energy Manager accredited by the Association of Energy Engineers.  Resources: Must have a Focus on Energy participating electric or natural gas utility provider: https://focusonenergy.com/about/participating-utilities  Agribusiness propane offering: Offered in partnership with Wisconsin's Office of Energy Innovation.  Electric provider must participate in Focus on Energy.  Must use propane to fuel incentivized equipment.  Visit focusonenergy.com/business/propane for full details.  Energy Best Practices guide: Download a free copy at https://focusonenergy.com/business/ee-best-practice-guides  https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness Contact Focus on Energy at 800.762.7077 or visit https://focusonenergy.com/  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

The Dairy Streamlet is a condensed version of a long Dairy Stream episode and covers the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, then listen to the full episode on Aug. 28. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza and guest Jessica Mlsna, lead agriculture energy advisor at Focus on Energy talk through the five assessment areas: Lighting, variable frequency drives, fans, dairy operation equipment and heating equipment. Focus on Energy helped over 600 Wisconsin dairy operations save $3.8 million on utility bills through operational improvements! Special thanks to Focus on Energy for sponsoring this episode. About the guest: Jessica Mlsna is the Lead Agriculture Energy Advisor at FOCUS ON ENERGY®, serving customers in Southwest and Central Wisconsin. She holds a Bachelor's in Animal Science from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's in Agricultural Education from Iowa State University. With over nine years of experience in the energy efficiency field, Jessica is also a Certified Energy Manager accredited by the Association of Energy Engineers.  Resources: Must have a Focus on Energy participating electric or natural gas utility provider: https://focusonenergy.com/about/participating-utilities  Agribusiness propane offering: Offered in partnership with Wisconsin's Office of Energy Innovation.  Electric provider must participate in Focus on Energy.  Must use propane to fuel incentivized equipment.  Visit focusonenergy.com/business/propane for full details.  Energy Best Practices guide: Download a free copy at https://focusonenergy.com/business/ee-best-practice-guides  https://focusonenergy.com/business/agribusiness Contact Focus on Energy at 800.762.7077 or visit https://focusonenergy.com/      This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com. 

One of the last USDA crop progress report updates before harvest, yield and in-the-field updates from the Pro Farmer Crop Tour, how agriculture was included at the Democratic National Convention, an update on an ongoing Canadian rail worker strike and global market expectations for crop resources including Nitrogen, Phosphate and Potash are some of this week's headlines. This week, we're welcoming a new Ag News Daily team member and recent University of Wisconsin-River Falls undergraduate Michelle Stangler. We hear what she's looking forward to at the Farm Progress Show next week, what started her love for agriculture and storytelling on her family's dairy farm and how she's creating ways to share resources and opportunities for young people in agriculture on the Positivity in Ag podcast. You can connect with Michelle and send her ideas at michelle@agnewsdaily.com! Follow us daily with agriculture content on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and YouTube in addition to our weekly videos!

In episode #48 of the Eastmans' Journal Podcast, host Ike Eastman sits down with Jason Bast from Forever Barnwood. Jason served in the United States Navy for 6 years as a Nuclear Reactor Operator aboard the Nimitz Class Nuclear Air Craft Carrier, USS Carl Vinson. He completed 2 tours including serving in and during the first Gulf War. After completing service in the US military, Jason attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, earning degrees in Economics and Math and then an MBA in 2009. Jason has been involved in his family's real estate business and the residential and commercial construction industry for almost 25 years. He resides in Stillwater, Minnesota with his wife Carrie and their four children. Watch all of the EHJ Podcast episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Eastmans' Journal Podcast Sponsors Kryptek - https://kryptek.com/ Silencer Central - https://www.silencercentral.com/ Team Lodge - https://team-lodge.com/ Sawyer - https://sawyer.com/ Hornady - https://www.hornady.com/ FoldAR - https://foldar.com/ Eberlestock - https://eberlestock.com/

Hello there!In this episode of The Dairy Podcast Show, Dr. Amber Progar explores critical topics like pest bird management, early detection of digital dermatitis, and effective employee training strategies. Dr. Progar shares practical solutions and insights, emphasizing the importance of adaptability in the ever-evolving dairy industry. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and actionable tips for improving dairy operations. Listen now on all major platforms!"We know from our research we're actually looking at about $55 per cow per day in losses due to pest birds."What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:45) Introduction (02:57) Dr. Amber Progar's educational journey(05:59) Pest bird management challenges(08:43) Strategies for pest bird control(16:05) Employee training and communication(24:05) Early detection of digital dermatitis(33:19) Final three questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Amber Adams Progar is an Associate Professor at Washington State University with over a decade of experience in dairy management and animal behavior. Dr. Progar completed her Ph.D. in Animal Sciences at Texas A&M University, her M.S. in Zoology/Animal Biology at Oklahoma State University, and her B.S. in Animal Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Her research focuses on improving dairy cattle welfare through innovative solutions.The Dairy Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Adisseo- Trouw Nutrition- dsm-firmenich- Volac- Diamond V- Berg + Schmidt- Natural Biologics- ICC- Acepsis- SmaXtec- ProtektaAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

Andy King is in his 11th year with the Giants and his fourth as Coordinator, Minor League Strength & Conditioning. Prior to this role, he spent the previous three years with Triple-A Sacramento. He also had stops with Richmond, San Jose and with short-season Salem-Keizer. He previously spent a year and a half as the Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he worked with all 19 NCAA teams. King has his B.A. in Exercise & Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy from Hamline University and a Master's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) through the NSCA. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Daniella, and their twins, son Morgan and daughter Raegan.Topics covered in this episode:-Being a Minor League Strength and Conditioning Coordinator-Finding quality new hires-Continuing education resourcesQuotes:-"I think adversity is beautiful" (1:27)-"We want you to get your hands-on coaching experience because that's the best way to learn" (3:13)-"This is an area we're passionate about because staff development is player development. If our staff are continuing to get better then ultimately our players are gonna get better, too" (16:40)If you'd like to learn more from Andy, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachAK15Instagram:@CoachAK15If you'd like to learn more about the camp discussed in the previous episode, you can follow the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1qxXoPfUA

Andy King is in his 11th year with the Giants and his fourth as Coordinator, Minor League Strength & Conditioning. Prior to this role, he spent the previous three years with Triple-A Sacramento. He also had stops with Richmond, San Jose and with short-season Salem-Keizer. He previously spent a year and a half as the Athletic Performance Graduate Assistant at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls where he worked with all 19 NCAA teams. King has his B.A. in Exercise & Sports Science with a concentration in Physical Therapy from Hamline University and a Master's Degree in Kinesiology from the University of Central Missouri. He is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) and Registered Strength & Conditioning Coach with Distinction (RSCC*D) through the NSCA. He currently resides in Phoenix with his wife, Daniella, and their twins, son Morgan and daughter Raegan.Topics covered in this episode:-Spending over a decade with the San Francisco Giants organization-His best professional baseball moments-San Francisco Giants Minor League Strength and Conditioning Camp in San FranciscoQuotes:-"When the players have success, we all have success" (12:14)-"But what I've always appreciated is the process of getting better, whatever better means for that individual. It's not always cute, but consistency is key" (13:41)-"We've gone throughout the city to give them an experience of being in the city of San Francisco. But also they play catch, take ground balls, hit BP on the field because it's a Major League stadium, and no matter how many times you're there, it's one of the coolest things you're ever gonna do" (26:36)If you'd like to learn more from Andy, you can follow him on social media:Twitter:@CoachAK15Instagram:@CoachAK15If you'd like to learn more about the camp discussed in the episode, you can follow the link below:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1qxXoPfUA

On this episode, Coach Matheson joins the show! Coach Matheson is the offensive coordinator at University Wisconsin River Falls. We discuss his coaching journey. His offensive scheme. And much more! Twitter: CoachJMath Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Coach Matheson joins the show! Coach Matheson is the offensive coordinator at University Wisconsin River Falls. We discuss his coaching journey. His offensive scheme. And much more! Twitter: CoachJMath Please like, subscribe, review, and share out! https://linktr.ee/thecoachsteveshow Check out belly up sports podcast network! https://bellyupsports.com/ Head to www.guardiansports.com/guardian-caps and use the code: “15OFF” – good for 15% off Guardian Caps to help the impact for football players Get back to the basics with Coach Stone: https://www.coachstonefootball.com/ Get the best sunglasses in the game today! Use for any activity! Go to https://www.yeetzofficial.com/ use the code CSS for 10% off Looking for the cleanest nutrition drink? Looking for the cleanest drink to give you energy without the crash? Head to https://www.swiftlifestyles.com/ and use the code: coachsteveshow to get 15% off! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sinikka Waugh and Melissa Worrel Johnson discuss 4 Reasons Emotional Intelligence is Critical to Our Teams, Organization and Self.   Reflection Tool Download: Click Here!    Over her 20-year career, Melissa has focused her efforts in leadership, talent development and business strategy. Her diverse background includes entrepreneurial startups as well as significant leadership roles in large corporations.   Worrel-Johnson's experience in developing leaders, growing teams and implementing initiatives within organizations are key competencies and experience she brings to Your Leadership Group. Her professional career has included multiple management and leadership roles involving broad collaboration and partnering with all levels of leadership.   Areas of focus have included executive & leadership coaching and development, career advancement, succession planning, individual and organization development, team culture, franchising, work-life integration, customer experience implementation, and employee engagement.   Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broad Field Science from University of Wisconsin – River Falls, an MBA from Capella University and her Professional Certified Coach credentialing (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation. She and her husband Alan and their two dogs live outside Des Moines, Iowa.

Conservative activists say they've collected enough signatures to trigger a recall election in an attempt to remove Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office. Two hospitals in northern Wisconsin are closing their doors ahead of schedule. Hope Kirwan will have the details. And, University of Wisconsin-River Falls are addressing a mental health crisis on campus, after four student deaths in two months. Corrinne Hess visited the university to see how students are managing.

Exploring corn byproducts presents a crucial opportunity for the pet food industry to advance in both nutrition and sustainability. In this episode, Dr. Logan Kilburn-Kappeler discusses the potential of corn byproducts to improve pet food nutrition and sustainability. Through his detailed research and innovative methods, listeners will gain important insights into the future of pet diets. Make sure to listen to this intriguing discussion on your preferred platform to discover more about the progress in pet nutrition."Corn byproducts offer nutritional benefits and sustainability for pet food."What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:12) Introduction (06:27) Exploring corn byproducts in pet food(07:37) Sustainability and consumer demands in pet food (11:14) Nutritional composition and benefits of corn byproducts(20:30) The role of yeast in pet nutrition(23:31) Sustainability contributions of corn fermented protein(31:14) The final questionsMeet the guest: Dr. Logan Kilburn-Kappeler is an Assistant Professor in Animal Science at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls, with expertise in companion animal nutrition. His journey from aspiring veterinarian to leading academic in pet food innovation is marked by notable research on alternative protein sources, including cricket meal and corn-fermented proteins. Dr. Kilburn-Kappeler's work contributes significantly to understanding and improving pet nutrition, making him a pivotal figure in the field. The Pet Food Science Podcast Show is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kemin* Trouw Nutrition- Innovafeed- ProAmpac- Wilbur-Ellis Nutrition- ICC- ADMAre you ready to unleash the podcasting potential of your company? wisenetix.co/custom-podcast

Sinikka Waugh and Mel Worrel-Johnson discuss 4 Factors of a Coaching Mindset and Why It Matters. Over her 20-year career, Melissa has focused her efforts in leadership, talent development and business strategy. Her diverse background includes entrepreneurial startups as well as significant leadership roles in large corporations. Worrel-Johnson's experience in developing leaders, growing teams and implementing initiatives within organizations are key competencies and experience she brings to Your Leadership Group. Her professional career has included multiple management and leadership roles involving broad collaboration and partnering with all levels of leadership. Areas of focus have included executive & leadership coaching and development, career advancement, succession planning, individual and organization development, team culture, franchising, work-life integration, customer experience implementation, and employee engagement. Melissa holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Broad Field Science from University of Wisconsin – River Falls, an MBA from Capella University and her Professional Certified Coach credentialing (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation. She and her husband Alan and their two dogs live outside Des Moines, Iowa.

The state Senate is voting on a bill that Republicans say would create an "Iowa-style" redistricting process in Wisconsin. Some of Wisconsin's federal lawmakers want to prevent the state's lake sturgeon from being listed as an endangered species. And, University of Wisconsin-River Falls students are grappling with how to address a mental health crisis after four students died by suicide in less than two months. Corrinne Hess will have more on the situation.

Are you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful? Are you looking for marketing tips and tricks that will help bring in more customers and generate more revenue? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Kristen Pechacek, the Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuXe, shares marketing secrets she's learned over the years throughout her successful career. Kristen Pechacek (CFE) is the Chief Growth Officer of MassageLuXe where she is responsible for consumer marketing and franchise growth. She was recently named as one of the Top 50 Game-Changing CMOS in 2023 by Entrepreneur Magazine and Top 50 Era Defining Women to Watch in 2023 by Global Franchise. Prior to MassageLuXe, Kristen was with Self Esteem Brands as a leader in franchise and consumer marketing for over 5,000 global locations. She has also held roles in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings and as an adjunct professor of marketing at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. Be prepared to take your marketing to the next level with Kristen's inspiring tips! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

In this episode of Small Talk, we're joined by a grandfather-grandson duo in Dylan Parker, a current member of the men's basketball team at Wisconsin-River Falls, and Bob Parker, a UWRF Hall of Famer. The two talk about the changes around campus over the years, their favorite stories and more.

Today's guest is Logan Herlihy. He is the Senior Exercise Physiologist and General Manager at Discover Strength in Draper, Utah. Discover Strength is one of the fastest growing boutique fitness concepts in the world. Logan has personally supervised over 20,000 resistance training sessions in his 6 year fitness career. He is also the author of “How 2 Look Good Naked” and he'll have a second book launching in mid 2024. As a speaker, Logan has given lectures nationally and internationally on health and fitness. He holds a degree in Communications from the University of Central Florida. He also has a Masters degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Wisconsin River Falls. He has been the host for Discover Strength podcast for the past two and a half years but has a new podcast coming out called Exercise is BS. Connect w/ Logan: Instagram: @loganemmettherlihy Website: https://www.discoverstrength.com/ ************************* ➡️ JOIN OUR FREE 5-DAY CHALLENGE: https://official.purephysique.com/5-day FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL:  ➡️ IG:  @corriebeth.lipowski | @mike_lipowski | @pure.physique ➡️ YouTube: PURE PHYSIQUE 

Mason Huppert was nominated as a Beck's Player with Heart for his commitment and passion on and off the field. His favorite part about high school sports is how they can make you grow as a person. Being involved in sports has taught him many life lessons. He also enjoys all the memories created while competing. To Mason, agriculture is much more than just farming; it is about advancement. His family constructed a greenhouse which allows them grow food all year long. Mason is involved in football, FFA, and helps out in church. His future plans are to join the Air Force to serve the people of the United States and then pursue his dream of majoring in agriculture business and minoring in agronomy at the University of Wisconsin River Falls.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John J. Miller is joined by Victoria Houseman of the University of Wisconsin-River Falls to discuss Edith Hamilton's book, 'Mythology.'

Tara Phillips is a speech/language pathologist and has run her own communication based classroom for 25 years. She was at the early elementary level for the first part of her career, and at the early childhood level for the last 10 years.Tara earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Communicative Disorders at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Her minor was in Early Childhood Education. After working exclusively with autistic children at the elementary level for several years, she went on to obtain an Autism Certificate from Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota.Check out Tara's PodcastTara's InstagramTara's Facebookhttps://autismlittlelearners.comwww.autismlittlelearners.com/visualsWe'd love to answer your questions on the podcast! Fill out this form -> https://harkla.typeform.com/to/ItWxQNP3Brought To You By HarklaThis podcast is brought to you by Harkla.  Our mission at Harkla is to help those with special needs live happy and healthy lives. We accomplish this through high-quality sensory products, & child development courses.Podcast listeners get 10% off their first order at Harkla with the discount code "sensory". Head to Harkla.co/sensory to start shopping now.LinksAll Things Sensory Podcast Instagram Harkla Website Harkla YouTubeHarkla Instagram

Students and faculty of the University of Wisconsin River Falls are mourning the loss of four members of the campus community. In September, a professor of journalism died unexpectedly by natural causes. But the obituaries of three students suggest they died by suicide all within a month of one another. Two of these students were from Minnesota. Last year, 43% of the student body came from this state. In a recent letter to students, University chancellor Maria Gallo said the school is providing grief counseling and plans to host conversations about mental health on campus. The campus also extended its Thanksgiving break to a full week to give students more time to recover.Erich Mische is Executive Director of Suicide Awareness Voices of Education, or SAVE. It's a national non-profit based in Minneapolis. He joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about school response to student tragedy and mental health issues.

Three students have died by suicide within the last month at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, and the university will extend its Thanksgiving break as students continue to grieve. We talked about how schools can respond to such a tragedy. We waded through the thousands of submissions for the next Minnesota state flag, from serious, to satirical. Listen for a deep dive into the trends behind them. Minnesota Celebrity Chef Ann Kim joined Minnesota Now to talk about opening day for her newest venture, simply named "Kim's."Stopping for gas in Cloquet Minn. is a real treat for history buffs. Listen for the story behind it.

Early, often and transparent was a common theme in the conversation on succession planning and generational wealth. Jud Snyder and Brad Guse of BMO share insight on competing in the new normal, basic succession planning conversations, “killer D's,” generational wealth process, liquidity, adding new family members and advice. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza dives into the topics below with Jud and Brad: 1:55: What succession planning used to look like and what we are seeing now 3:19: Can your farm compete in the ‘new normal' 4:54: Basic succession planning conversations 7:15: Emotions involved in succession planning 8:46: Perfect time to exit 10:50: Ideal time to end the farm with no successor 13:20: Keep an eye on macroeconomics    14:01: Considerations when selling to a third party 15:25: Preparing for the unexpected, ‘Killer D's' 18:15: Process of generational wealth and how it's generated 20:36: The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act doubled the lifetime estate and gift tax exemption and set to expire Jan. 1, 2026, how does this impact succession planning 22.19: Who should be involved in succession planning 24:01: What is liquidity and why is it important 26:04:  Considerations with marriage and new family members 27:14: Multiple siblings but only select few taking over the farm, what about the other non-farming children 29:54: When does life insurance play a role 32:10: How to keep the older generation involved 34:48: Final advice on succession planning Special thanks to BMO for sponsoring this episode. About the guests Jud Snyder Jud Snyder is Regional President of the Midwest with BMO Wealth Management and BMO's Senior Executive for Southeast Wisconsin.  Jud oversees the strategic development and delivery of BMO Private Bank's personal wealth management platform to high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including closely-held and family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Midwest. Jud joined the Bank in 1994 and has over 28 years of experience in financial services.  Prior to taking his current role, he spent much of his career in Commercial Banking. He was responsible for leading the growth and development of M&I's Equipment Finance Company. This included strategic and managerial responsibility for sales, operations, underwriting and equipment management capabilities within Equipment Finance. In 2010, he was named M&I's Head of Specialized Industries. In this role he was responsible for Equipment Finance, Global Trade, Health Care, Dealer Finance, Agribusiness and Sponsor Finance. Following the BMO acquisition in 2011, he moved back into the head role at BMO Equipment Finance with the mandate to leverage the business across BMO and grow the business to scale.  Jud obtained his BA in Russian and Economics from UW Madison ('94). He serves on the Board of Directors for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (Trustee), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Milwaukee World Festival, Froedtert Health Systems (Chair), and Teach for America Milwaukee. He was previously a Director and Chair of the Milwaukee Ballet (2012-2019) and a past Chairman and Officer of the ELFA (Equipment Leasing and Finance Association) (2010-2020).  Jud lives in River Hills, Wisconsin with his wife, Amy and their children.  Brad Guse As an agricultural banking officer for BMO Commercial Bank - Marshfield, Brad Guse manages a portfolio of diverse production agricultural relationships made up of primarily dairy farm accounts. Guse has ten years of experience in the dairy nutrition field and over twenty - eight years of experience in agricultural banking. He was appointed by Wisconsin's Governor to serve on the Dairy 2.0 task force as well as to serve on the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) board of directors. He's very involved in the Ag community serving as the school director and an instructor for the Wisconsin Bankers Association agricultural lending schools as well as serving on the American Bankers Association's Ag and Rural Banking conference committee to name just a few. Brad served 21 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring in 2004 after his unit's successful deployment to Afghanistan. Guse holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 16-18 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gain firsthand inspiration and discover the challenges and solutions experienced by other farmers when implementing sustainable practices. Gain practical knowledge and motivation to implement practices that will make a positive impact on the environment and farms. Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

For decades now, rural populations have been shrinking. Much of that is attributed to young people who leave their hometowns to go to college and never return, a phenomenon known as “the brain drain.” But post-pandemic, those trends are poised to reverse. Thank to remote work, students today say they can envision a future where they can stay in rural America and build a career. But is higher education ready to train this workforce?That's the topic MPR News host Kerri Miller took to the University of Wisconsin River Falls last month for a Rural Voice town hall. There, she heard stories, suggestions and frustrations as students, faculty and community leaders discussed how to prepare the next generation of workers who want to start and stay in rural America. Rural Voice - Education For A Nimble and Knowledgable Rural WorkforceThis is the final installment in a four-part series featuring conversations from the Rural Voice project — a series of town halls hosted by Miller in communities across the state about the rewards and challenges of making a home in rural America.Past conversations include how to support rural entrepreneurship, how to create more affordable housing and the crisis of mental health care in rural areas.

The Dairy Streamlet is a new, condensed version of Dairy Stream that takes the long episode and covers just the high-level points of the conversation. If this topic interest you, we encourage you to listen to the full episode on Nov. 8. Dairy Stream host Joanna Guza talks with Jud Snyder and Brad Guse of BMO about competing in the new normal, succession planning conversations, perfect time to exit, process of generational wealth, importance of liquidity, future planning advice and more. Special thanks to BMO for sponsoring this episode. About the guests Jud Snyder Jud Snyder is Regional President of the Midwest with BMO Wealth Management and BMO's Senior Executive for Southeast Wisconsin.  Jud oversees the strategic development and delivery of BMO Private Bank's personal wealth management platform to high net worth individuals, families and organizations, including closely-held and family-owned businesses, endowments and foundations throughout the Midwest. Jud joined the Bank in 1994 and has over 28 years of experience in financial services.  Prior to taking his current role, he spent much of his career in Commercial Banking. He was responsible for leading the growth and development of M&I's Equipment Finance Company. This included strategic and managerial responsibility for sales, operations, underwriting and equipment management capabilities within Equipment Finance. In 2010, he was named M&I's Head of Specialized Industries. In this role he was responsible for Equipment Finance, Global Trade, Health Care, Dealer Finance, Agribusiness and Sponsor Finance. Following the BMO acquisition in 2011, he moved back into the head role at BMO Equipment Finance with the mandate to leverage the business across BMO and grow the business to scale.  Jud obtained his BA in Russian and Economics from UW Madison ('94). He serves on the Board of Directors for The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee (Trustee), United Way of Greater Milwaukee & Waukesha County, Milwaukee World Festival, Froedtert Health Systems (Chair), and Teach for America Milwaukee. He was previously a Director and Chair of the Milwaukee Ballet (2012-2019) and a past Chairman and Officer of the ELFA (Equipment Leasing and Finance Association) (2010-2020).  Jud lives in River Hills, Wisconsin with his wife, Amy and their children.  Brad Guse As an agricultural banking officer for BMO Commercial Bank - Marshfield, Brad Guse manages a portfolio of diverse production agricultural relationships made up of primarily dairy farm accounts. Guse has ten years of experience in the dairy nutrition field and over twenty - eight years of experience in agricultural banking. He was appointed by Wisconsin's Governor to serve on the Dairy 2.0 task force as well as to serve on the Wisconsin Housing and Economic Development Authority (WHEDA) board of directors. He's very involved in the Ag community serving as the school director and an instructor for the Wisconsin Bankers Association agricultural lending schools as well as serving on the American Bankers Association's Ag and Rural Banking conference committee to name just a few. Brad served 21 years in the Wisconsin Army National Guard, retiring in 2004 after his unit's successful deployment to Afghanistan. Guse holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls.  This podcast is co-produced by the Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative, sister organizations that fight for effective dairy policy in Wisconsin and Washington, D.C.  Become a sponsor, share an idea or feedback by emailing podcast@dairyforward.com.  Attend Dairy Strong on Jan. 16-18 in Green Bay, Wisconsin to gain firsthand inspiration and discover the challenges and solutions experienced by other farmers when implementing sustainable practices. Gain practical knowledge and motivation to implement practices that will make a positive impact on the environment and farms. Learn more and register at dairystrong.org.

The University of WIsconsin - River Falls is continuing to develop its agricultural education facilities. River Falls College of Agriculture, Food, and Environmental Sciences (CAFES) just opened the brand new Wuetrich Family/Grassland Dairy Center of Excellence. This center will provide state of the art technology and education for students pursuing careers in dairy. Bob Bosold speaks with CAFES Dean Michael Orth and donor Trevor Wuetrich about what this facility will offer students.  There are many headwinds facing the dairy industry including volatile markets, rising production costs, unstable feed supplies, and weather events. Senator Tammy Baldwin worked with Senate colleagues to create the Organic Dairy Assistance, Investment, and Reporting Yields (O Dairy) Act of 2023 to address those concerns. Senator Baldwin shares with Nate Zimdars what else this act will do to support organic dairy farmers. There's a new tractor coming to market, and you won't be taking a look under the hood. That's because the hood doesn't open. And if it did, there's not much to see – just batteries and an electric motor. This is just one of the differences between your traditional diesel utility tractor and the all-electric T4 by New Holland. Stephanie Hoff speaks with Lena Bioni, product marketing manager, about the industry's first all-electric tractor with autonomous features is coming to market in 2024. There are specific geographies and farms where she says this tractor serves farmers best.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conversation with Phyllis Jaworski about the benefits in herbal medicine and tips to harvest and process local plants. Topics of Discussion:-How to process harvested plants at home-Safety within harvesting including cleaning and prepping the plant-The spiritual element within harvestingAs an herbal clinician, Phyllis Jaworski supports her clients in having pain-free menstrual cycles, and being energized and to live their best life every day of the month. Her career started out with a degree in Animal Science from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and she worked as a scientist for 13 years. After a diagnosis of endometriosis in 2015 Phyllis turned to her new hobby of herbalism for support. Within 6 months she was pain and surgery free. In 2019 Phyllis obtained her Master of Herbalism certification from Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine. Phyllis focuses on using whole plant preparations to address symptom relief, as well as whole plant nutrition and energy and thought blockages to create lasting healthy patterns. When not supporting clients you can find her out collecting plants, creating herbal products or traveling with her family.Phyllis's website: https://www.sacredibisbotanicals.com/Ep 84 Herbs for Painful Periods with Phyllis Jaworski: https://wellconnectedtwincities.com/podcasts/ep-85-herbs-for-painful-periods-with-phyllis-jaworski/How to make herbal tinctures: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/guide-tinctures-extractsHow to make herbal oils: https://blog.mountainroseherbs.com/making-herbal-oils?hs_amp=trueOnline herbal courses for beginners: https://learningherbs.com/online-herbal-courses/Phyllis's favorite books: Alchemy of Herbs by Rosalee de La Foret or anything by Rosemary GladstarSome of Phyllis's favorite foragers/herbalist: @blackforager on Instagram and https://www.foragersharvest.com/Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

Logan Herlihy is a Senior Exercise Physiologist and General Manager at Discover Strength Draper opening this fall in my back yard here in Utah! Discover Strength is one of the fastest growing and highest revenue producing boutique fitness concepts in the world. They specialize in both 1-on-1 and small group training, with the understanding that busy people don't have time to waste on Exercise that doesn't work. They deliver twice per week, 30-minute workouts with an expert trainer, that will help people look and feel their best in a fraction of the time of conventional workouts. Logan has been in the fitness industry for over 6 years, and has personally supervised over 20,000 resistance training sessions. He is the author of the book How 2 Look Good Naked, which is available now on Amazon. He's hoping to have a second book launched sometime in 2024. As a speaker, Logan has given lectures nationally and internationally on health and fitness. Logan is also the host of the fantastic Discover Strength Podcast, where real experts in the field of evidence-based exercise discuss current research and dispel common fitness myths and misconceptions. He holds a degree in communications from the University of Central Florida. He also has a Master's Degree in Strength and Conditioning from the University of Wisconsin River Falls.Find Logan at-Logan@discoverstrength.comhttps://www.discoverstrength.com/Find Boundless Body at- myboundlessbody.com Book a session with us here!

Cory Hogue and Riley Zayas preview three games, including Trinity at St. John's, The Labor Day Classic between Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern, and Mary Hardin-Baylor's battle against Wisconsin-River Falls. The guys also pick winners for nine Week 1 games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, my guest is someone I met through supporting bodybuilding shows. I had a client competing at the Showtime Classic in Ponte Vedra, Florida, where I had the opportunity to meet and talk with Jacob Pomroy. As he shared some of his stories with me, I knew I wanted to get him on the show to share with others. Jacob is a Full Time Online Coach who champions Grand Mal Seizures, now known as Tonic-Clonic Seizures. According to https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/epilepsy/tonic-clonic-grand-mal-seizures, here are some things to know about these types of seizures: they involve a tonic (stiffening) phase and a clonic (twitching or jerking) phase. Jacob points out that if you are with someone with one of these types of seizures, you do NOT want to place anything in their mouth. You want to turn them to the side, clear space, and time the seizure. You must let it play out. Jacob served in the US Army National Guard as a Mechanized Infantryman from 2014 to 2017, when he was medically discharged. He has competed in bodybuilding since 2016 and recently competed in 2022. he graduated from the University of Wisconsin - River Falls with a Bachelor's Degree in Exercise & Sports Science. He is also certified as an Exercise Physiologist through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM).I want to acknowledge Jacob for his vulnerability and for educating those who don't deal with this type of life. For those who do, I commend you, and I hope Jacob's story inspires you to know you are worthy of all things and unique to those around you. Share this episode with others, and let's continue to grow everything together!Would you like to get a shout-out on the show? Contact me today at jodi@jodiwatkins.com for our sponsorship package options!Make sure to join the Breaking Barriers Now Interactive Group at https://jodi-watkins.convenecommunities.com/guest/905. Check out your host, Jodi Watkins, at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.The beginning and ending track was made when my daughter was seven. She is why I do everything and why my mission is vital. Here's to the youth as we continue to support them on their journeys. Support the show!Breaking Barriers Now is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and 1st Approved Financial.Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to. All glory goes to God. He gave me the vision and allows me to continue this no matter what life brings. Please share the podcast with everyone you know, and if you are interested in being a sponsor or gueThis track was made by my daughter, Jasmine. She is my why for everything I do. Support the showBreaking Barriers Now is sponsored by Convene Connections Corporation and 1st Approved Financial. Are you looking to invest in an all-in-one platform looking to expand and grow and help others do the same? Join us at Convene Communities! Go to https://convenecommunities.com/invest/ to show your interest today! You are under no obligation. All we desire to know is that you are willing to learn more. Are you a business owner or someone who desires to own a business and gain funding through other investors and creditors? Contact 1st Approved Financial or fill out the no-obligation free business scan here and let us help you start your journey: https://member.1stapprovedfinancial.com/agent/JWatkins. Thank you all for being a part of this mission and for allowing me to facilitate these stories in ways I never imagined being able to. Please share the podcast with everyone you know, and if you are interested in being a sponsor or guest, please get in touch with Jodi Watkins through her link at https://linktr.ee/jodiwatkins.

Michelle Klieger and Dr. Peter Konjoian interview Eileen Mullet, a recent graduate from University of Wisconsin River Falls, on her research involving soils and her time working in a greenhouse. We learn how her experience in a university greenhouse was similar and different to a production operation. This researcher is able to apply her classroom knowledge to her real life experience that is invaluable to our small growers, who listen to this podcast.

Guests: Dairy Challenge Organizers, Producers, Coaches & Student WinnersThe North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge Contest is a two day event that brings together students from around the world to gain real life, hands-on experience and learn from industry experts. Gathering together to discuss the 21st Annual Dairy Challenge are organizers, Amy tePlate-Church, Dr. Mike Van Amburgh, Kristi Fiedler and Barry Putnam.  Fielder, Dairy Sales Manager for Cargill and Board Chair for the Dairy Challenge Committee began the conversation, explaining the value of Dairy Challenge as a networking opportunity for the next generation. (3:29)Each team has four students and this year there were 31 competing teams. In addition, 142 students participated in the 10th Anniversary of the Academy, an intensive training program in conjunction with the Dairy Challenge contest. The Dairy Challenge is all about the next generation, Church mentioned. She said she believes it's one place where students get the chance to meet many dairy leaders from various sectors, while growing and developing their skills at the same time. (3:58)Host producers also joined in for the National Dairy Challenge Conversation, including Maxwell Chittenden from Dutch Hallow, Liam Hanahan from Turning Point Dairy and Kyle Getty from Ideal Dairy. As host farms, Hanehan shared that each producer opens up their operations for two hours during Dairy Challenge for students to take tours and analyze their facilities, cows and even records. He went on to say that bringing a fresh set of eyes is a bit scary, but the students think big picture and usually are able to point out great strengths and weaknesses. (12:13)Not only do the students learn, but so do the producers. Getty said oftentimes students point out things they've missed or even offer feedback that turns into a simple fix. (16:50)Stuart and Jessica Ziehm with Tiashake Farm were the 2023 Dairy Challenge Academy Host Dairy Producers. Sharing a few stories from the Academy, Jessica said they recently renovated a 200 year old barn into a farm store as an opportunity to not only sell their beef and pork products, but also other local products. She mentioned having students visit was a great opportunity that they hope to continue into the future. (25:09)Also joining around the pub are National Dairy Challenge coaches Dr. Shaun Wellert, Dr. Joe Domecq and Dr. Lauren Mayo.  Selecting just four students for each team is not an easy task, but Dr. Domecq said the process is simple as students develop new skills fairly quickly. As coaches, they figure out who works best together and their individual strengths. 33:29Dr. Wellert shifted the conversation briefly, sharing a few changes he's seen over the last decade. He mentioned that ten years ago each student was from an agricultural background, but now trends show only one student out of seven is from a dairy or has any industry background. (35:61)Closing the conversation, Dr. Jeff Elliot, podcast co-host and technical service specialist for Balchem mentioned the 2023 four first place teams, students and their individual studies of interest. Placing first at the Dairy Challenge was four students from the University of Guelph including Madeline McClennan (Animal Biology), Allison Visser (Honors Agriculture), Carine Bateman (Food and Agricultural Business) and Johnathan Koot (Animal Science). In addition, Emily Ockerman (Animal Science), Kevin Jess (Ag Science and Animal Science), Blake Wadsworth (Animal Science) and Caroline Lafferty (Agricultural Business) all students at Cornell University placed second. The University of Wisconsin River Falls team also won and included Alison Wagner (Dairy Science), Grace Haase (Agricultural Business), Ben Stone (Chemistry) and Haley Kirchoff (Agribusiness). Lastly, was Purdue University. Team members included Lane Bollenbach (Animal Science), Chad Patterson (Agriculture Systems Management), Tobyn Smith (Animal Science), Miriam Cook (Agriculture Economics). Congratulations to all participating teams from the 2023 North American Intercollegiate Dairy Challenge! Please subscribe and share with your industry friends to bring more people to join us around the Real Science Exchange virtual pub table.  If you want one of our new Real Science Exchange t-shirts, screenshot your rating, review, or subscription, and email a picture to anh.marketing@balchem.com. Include your size and mailing address, and we'll get a shirt in the mail to you.

Ethan Meissner of the Marshfield FFA chapter has been employed at a local meat processing facility ever since asking to work Saturdays at age 15. The skills he learned on the job helped him to become a national proficiency winner in the area of Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship/Placement.  We spoke with Ethan about how he started from the ground floor, cleaning the facility and assisting customers, where he is now, and what he hopes to do in the future.  He is currently a sophomore studying agricultural engineering at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and hopes to stay involved in the processing side of the industry since there are many processing-related careers such as creating new equipment and machinery. We can't wait to see what the future has in store for him. Working from the ground floor up, Meissner's responsibilities started with cleaning the facility and assisting customers in loading up their purchased products. His on the job performance has lead to more hours and obtaining experience of mixing, stuffing, and grinding the product as well as cutting fresh product for retail sale. Meissner also engaged in the smoking, curing, packaging and labeling processes. Meissner said at first he was new to interacting with customers and over time gradually improved his communication skills. Since meat processing takes many years of experience, he is looking forward to continuing to learn the trade, he said.

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, Deanna Shimota.Deanna Shimota is the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, a B2B marketing agency that helps companies achieve growth through marketing strategies and programs. Deanna has over 20 years of progressive marketing management experience and has built marketing functions and departments from scratch at multiple organizations. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's Degree in marketing and communications from Metropolitan State University.Deanna is known for her innovative thinking, strategic planning, and exceptional leadership skills, which have helped multiple technology companies achieve high-growth mode. She stays current with technology trends and social media changes while maintaining a solid foundation in traditional marketing principles. Companies can tap into her wealth of knowledge and experience by connecting with Deanna to develop effective marketing strategies and programs that align with their growth goals. Whether they need help building a marketing plan, creating a lead generation engine, or establishing themselves as a known brand and thought leader, Deanna, and her team can provide the additional bench strength and expertise needed to succeed.About Deanna Shimota: She is an experienced marketing executive and the CEO of GrowthMode Marketing, a B2B marketing agency. With over 20 years of progressive marketing management experience, Deanna has built multiple organizations' marketing functions and departments from scratch. She has a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and a Master's Degree in marketing and communications from Metropolitan State University. Deanna is passionate about marketing and strives to stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements. She has a strong foundation in traditional marketing principles and combines them with the latest technology trends and social media changes to achieve her clients' goals.Deanna has developed exceptional skills in marketing strategy, content marketing, and demand generation throughout her career. She specializes in demand generation, lead generation, content marketing, digital marketing, client marketing, loyalty and retention programs, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), technology marketing, marketing automation, global marketing strategies, and international and multinational programs. Deanna has used her skills and expertise to catapult multiple technology companies into high-growth mode. Now, she leads GrowthMode Marketing intending to help other organizations achieve similar success. She is a respected B2B marketing industry figure known for her innovative thinking, strategic planning, and exceptional leadership skills.About GrowthMode Marketing: They are a B2B marketing agency dedicated to helping companies grow. They focus on understanding their client's goals and developing marketing strategies and programs that align with them. They have been there and marketed that experience. Their approach is centered on three core principles: building a marketing foundation, generating leads, and establishing their clients as an industry thought leaders. Their team has worked with many company leaders, marketing executives, and sales teams to build foundational B2B marketing programs, increase lead volumes, and establish their clients as leaders in their respective industries. They understand that marketing results are crucial to the success of high-growth companies, and they provide flexible solutions to help their clients achieve their goals.Their services include building marketing plans and...

"That was the beginning of me working with a homeless women's choir. As someone who grew up doing music my whole life, it was just part of my DNA. This broke open everything I had ever thought or experienced about music, and it gave me some really new opportunities and new ways to look at the power and purpose of singing. For the people I was working with, it was part of what would get them through a day or week, and that was really powerful." Amanda Weber currently serves as Director of Worship and the Arts at Westminster Presbyterian Church in downtown Minneapolis, where she oversees a wealth of arts programming. Her work explores the intersections of art, spirituality, and justice and their impact on community. With a deep love for teaching, Weber has served as adjunct professor for Concordia University St. Paul and the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She co-facilitated a Social Justice and Music January-term course at St. Olaf College and was a Vocal Instructor for theology students at Yale Divinity School. Weber also taught high school at the Greater Hartford Academy of the Arts in Hartford, CT.Weber is the Founder and Artistic Director of Voices of Hope, an organization that builds choral singing communities in correctional facilities in the state of Minnesota. Weber's doctoral dissertation, which focused on this work, was awarded the Julius Herford Dissertation Prize in 2018. She has presented on the topic of incarceration and choral singing at numerous conferences and was also invited to speak for a TEDx Minneapolis Salon in 2016.Weber's interest in using music as a tool for social justice grew through her work at Luther Place Memorial Church in Washington, DC, where she founded Bethany's Women of Praise, a choir for homeless women.  Weber received a Doctorate of Musical Arts from the University of Minnesota in 2018, a Master of Music Degree in Choral Conducting at the Yale School of Music and Institute of Sacred Music in 2013, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Art at Luther College in 2008.  You can find out more about Amanda by visiting amandakateweber.com and learn more about Voices of Hope at www.wearevoicesofhope.org. You can also find Amanda on Facebook (@amanda.weber.731) or Instagram (@we6er).Choir Fam wants to hear from you! Check out the Minisode Intro episode from September 16, 2022, to hear how to share your story with us. Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson from Pexels

Dr. Michelle DeBoer, first time guest to the program, and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shares the data she has collected on the effects of blanketing on hay intake, body weight and hair length.  We also discuss the age old question - do they really need blankets?  And we tackle a bit of question - do they really want to have blankets on!

Our coverage of Wisconsin Corn-Soy Expo continues featuring conversations with Mike North of ever.ag on wrestling with volatility, Heidi Peterson, vice president at the Sand County Foundation, and Brenda Boetel, professor and department chair of Agricultural Economics at the University of Wisconsin River Falls. We also hear from Pat Mullooly of the Wisconsin Soy Marketing Board and Ryan Ripp of the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If culture is the substance of your program, then branding is the style. Today we share insight from 6 coaches plus a branding expert on why branding is important to your program, unit, or position group and how to successfully create branding that represents who you are as a collective. Shownotes: Rob Pomazak, head coach at st Charles north in IL. In this segment, he talks about how he gets the message out about his program and why it's an important part of what he does as a head coach. When we spoke with Kareem Reid in this segment from USA Football's National Conference, he was the head coach at West Lake High School in Atlanta, Ga. He is now a quality control and defensive line coach for the Florida Gators. In this segment, he relates how in the programs he took over it was very important to establish a brand in order to create excitement, recruit his hallways, and get the student body excited. he shares his approach to branding his team and some of the specifics that he recommends. The covid shutdown was good for Marco Regalado. He was able to create his own brand on TikTok impersonating different types of coaches. What became entertainment for us during a tough time led to an opportunity for coach Regalado as he became director of recruiting at Washington state and then Rice. He now has the title of Executive Director of Player Personnel & Recruiting Innovation. In this segment, he talks bout what he learned about the power of social media in creating a brand. Joe Matheson, offensive coordinator at the University of Wisconsin - River Falls joins us to talk about their Top Gun Offense which was #2 in NCAA Division 3 in total yards in 2021 at 544.3 yards per game. He talks about how used his education in marketing to create a brand that his offensive unit took pride in. Matt Guerrieri is an analyst at Ohio State and previously the co-coordinator at Duke. In this segment, he talks about the brand and identity created for the blue devil defense and how they used the branding in what they did. John Weaver is the receivers coach at Madison ridge land academy in Mississippi. They just won their 4th straight state championship in Mississippi. They will be joining us on the podcast in the near future, but here is a preview of why he branded his receivers group and what it does for them. We finish with Matthew Glick an expert in branding and the CEO of Gipper, a fast-growing platform used around the country by high school and college programs. He talks about consistency in branding and why it is important. Episodes: Rob Pomazak: Kareem Reid: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/your-call-building-branding-a-program-coach-joseph-shakur-kareem-reid Marco Regalado: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/branding-your-program-with-tiktok-marco-regalado-lb-coach-stc-psja-memorial-hs-tx Joe Matheson: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/top-gun-offense-joe-matheson-offensive-coordinator-uw-river-falls-11322-825-am Matt Guerrieri: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/setting-up-your-meetings-for-effective-learning-matt-guerrieri-co-dcsafeties-duke-university Matthew Glick: https://soundcloud.com/user-804678956/tell-your-programs-story-through-a-branded-social-media-experience-matthew-glick-ceo-gipper Presentations: Rob Pomazak: https://coachtube.com/users/robpomazak?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Matt Guerrieri: https://coachtube.com/course/football/creating-culture-and-teaching-methods/11755892?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 Marco Regalado: https://coachtube.com/course/football/recruiting-high-school-players-today/16743078?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 John Weaver: https://coachtube.com/users/pilot?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763 https://coachtube.com/course/football/building-unit-identity/15892174?a=ddd391c93af2433281656b763

Phyllis Jaworski (Juh-wore-ski) is the founder of Sacred Ibis (Eye-bis) Botanicals in Hudson, WI. As an herbal clinician she supports her clients in having pain-free menstrual cycles, and being energized and to live their best life every day of the month. Her career started out with a degree in Animal Science from University of Wisconsin-River Falls and she worked as a scientist for 13 years. After a diagnosis of endometriosis in 2015 Phyllis turned to her new hobby of herbalism for support. Within 6 months she was pain and surgery free. In 2019 Phyllis obtained her Master of Herbalism certification from Green Wisdom School of Natural & Botanical Medicine. Phyllis focuses on using whole plant preparations to address symptom relief, as well as whole plant nutrition and energy and thought blockages to create lasting healthy patterns. When not supporting clients you can find her out collecting plants, creating herbal products or traveling with her family. Find out more at www.sacredibisbotanicals.comHere is a link to the Healthy Hormone Strategy Session:Link to her event page that is updated often for free offerings and other events:Well Connected Twin Cities is connecting you with local health and wellness professionals in your community. Discover what's possible by surfing the directory, taking a class, or attending the next event. http://wellconnectedtwincities.com/Follow us on instagram https://instagram.com/wellconnectedtwincities

The Context of White Supremacy welcomes Dr. Neil Kraus. A professor of politics, geography and international studies at the University of Wisconsin River Falls, Dr. Kraus is Department Chair, Pre-Law Advisor, as well as Chair of the International Studies Program. He pays particular attention to race and politics. Since the White Terrorist slaughter at an east Buffalo Tops grocery store, where 10 black people were killed, Gus has devoted substantial time and energy to studying the history of White Terrorist violence in Buffalo. While digging at the University of Washington library, Gus found Dr. Kraus's book, Race, Neighborhoods, and Community Power: Buffalo Politics, 1934 - 1997. This work provides a comprehensive history of west New York, and the many ways Whites have deliberately maintained and refined the System of White Supremacy in all areas of people activity. However, it fails to mention the 22 Caliber Killer, Joseph G. Christopher and his butchering of numerous black males in Buffalo. The killings occurred in the middle of the time frame this book explores and further evidence some of the major themes of his book. We'll ask Dr. Kraus if this this was a willful omission or personal ignorance. Interestingly, Dr. Kraus's White brother dialed in and stated that Gus put his brother "on the defensive" about his failure to include the .22 Caliber Killings. We'll also discuss the 1995 death of Cynthia Wiggins - a black teen mother killed by a dump truck. #RickJames #GhettoLife #YouLie4th #LetsGoBuffalo #TheCOWS13 INVEST in The COWS – http://paypal.me/TheCOWS Cash App: https://cash.app/$TheCOWS CALL IN NUMBER: 720.716.7300 CODE: 564943#