AgKnowledge Podcast

In this episode, we walk through some of our favorite moments and episodes from our undergraduate journey with AgKnowledge.

In this episode, we talk with Wayne State College's Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion, Everette Oredein, about his life growing up in Mississippi and how he came to Wayne, NE. He also discusses his role as Director of Student Diversity and Inclusion and how he works with the international students on campus and the duties that come with his job.

In this episode, we discuss the recent reports of Avian (bird) flu in Nebraska and the surrounding states. We touch upon how to keep your flock healthy (and yourself), the spread between domesticated birds and migrating waterfowl and birds, as well as the dire impact Avian flu has on flocks. During this episode, we discuss how the war between Russia and Ukraine will/has affected agriculture in the U.S. and worldwide.

In this episode, Agnes and Whitney discuss their time as 4-H members during 4-H Month (February). They discuss how they got started in this organization as kids and how they still use the knowledge and skills learned in 4-H today. The four Hs stand for Head, Heart, Hands, and Health, and those are the main aspects  4-H youth learn to serve during their time in the organization. Agnes and Whitney were both involved in canning, baking, needlework, and photography. Whitney was involved in and out of the exhibit building in Clay County, Nebraska.

In this episode, Agnes and Whitney discuss their time as members of the National FFA Organization during FFA Week (Feb. 19-26). They discuss the infamous blue corduroy jacket and what it stands for as an FFA member versus as an alumnus. They talk about the degrees they have earned through the organization and how their time in the National FFA Organization has shaped their college career.

In this episode, we discuss the second half of the 50 states and their agriculture commodities as well as some current events happening near Wayne.

In this episode, we discuss the agriculture commodities for the first 25 states as well as some current events. Next week we will discuss the next 25 states and their ag commodities.

In this episode, we talk about corn ethanol, the uses of ethanol, and agriculture gag laws.

In this episode, we discuss taxidermy and how Whitney got into the profession. Taxidermy is the art of preserving wildlife which is often used for hunting trophies, conservation, and natural history museum displays.