Beyond the Jacket

By Lacie Evans, Rachel Zumbach, Paige Cruse

Connecting with FFA members & uncovering their journeys beyond the blue corduroy. Stories of passion, purpose & growth in ag. New episodes weekly!... more

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The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.

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December 26, 2025 HO HO HO Christmas with the Beyond the Jacket Girlies
Paige, Lacie & Rachel are wrapping up the year Beyond the Jacket style 🎁 Sharing their favorite Christmas traditions and wishing you a Merry Christmas—straight from the podcast mic.
#BeyondTheJacket #AgPod #HolidayEpisode #FFA #AgCommunity #ChristmasTraditions Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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36min
December 19, 2025 From SAE to Career Path
This week, we sit down with Cole Daufeldt from Iowa—National Finalist for the Turf Management SAE. Cole shares how dedication, industry knowledge, and a commitment to growth can turn an SAE into a career path. His journey reflects the future of agricultural innovation and leadership. Tune in to learn from his story.
#FFA #AgricultureEducation #SAE #TurfManagement #YouthInAg #FutureFarmers #AgLeaders #AgricultureInnovation #NationalFinalist #InspiringStories Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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33min
December 12, 2025 Breaking Barriers with Jackson Jarvias: Innovation Meets Agriculture
This week we’re talking innovation and breaking barriers. Jackson Jarvias is rethinking what’s possible by building 3D-printed dirt bikes and proving that the future of ag and engineering belongs to the people willing to create what doesn’t exist yet.
If you’ve ever been told your idea is too different, too big, or too bold—this one’s for you.
#YouthInAg #InnovationInAg #BeyondTheJacket #FrontPaigeAg #3DPrinting #AgPodcast #FutureOfAg #Farm4Profit #AgricultureCommunity Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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31min
December 05, 2025 Growing Against the Odds: Agriculture at the Edge of Alaska
This week we’re heading north—way north—and stepping into a story that proves agriculture can flourish anywhere. Alyssa Sullenberger joins us to share what it really looks like to pursue ag in one of the most challenging environments in the country. From subzero temps to limited resources to carving out community in remote places, Alyssa reminds us that agriculture isn’t defined by your zip code—it’s defined by your grit, your passion, and your willingness to build something that matters.
Her journey is a powerful example that whether you’re learning SAE skills in a small town, advocating for ag in a big city, or working cattle and crops in the middle of Alaska, there’s a place for you in this industry. The future of ag is wide open, and it needs voices, innovators, and leaders from everywhere.
Join us as we dig into her story, the lessons she’s carrying forward, and why “growing something that lasts” looks different—but just as meaningful—no matter where you call home. 🌱
#FFA #WomenInAg #YouthInAg #BeyondTheJacket #FutureOfAg #FrontPaigeAg #AgPodcast #AlaskaAg #LeadersInAg #AgEducation #Farm4Profit #AgricultureCommunity Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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31min
November 28, 2025 The newly crowned National Poultry Production SAE Winner
Today, we sit down with Cael Daufeldt, the newly crowned National Poultry Production SAE Winner. His hard work, curiosity, and commitment to high-quality poultry care prove what’s possible when passion meets purpose. Tune in to hear his journey, his challenges, and how he rose to the top of the nation. ✨
#BeyondTheJacket #FFA #PoultryProduction #NationalWinner #SAESuccess #NextGenAg #BlueAndGoldProud Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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30min
November 21, 2025 Shining a Light: How One FFA Member Is Supporting Farmer Mental Health
This week, we sit down with California FFA member Samantha Selliers, whose Ag Communications SAE is making a powerful impact across her community. Through her project, she’s shining a light on farmers’ mental health, the challenges they often carry quietly, and the strength it takes to speak up when times get tough.
Samantha is using her voice—and her passion for storytelling—to support the people who feed the world. Her work reminds us that checking in, offering support, and breaking the stigma around mental health matters now more than ever.
Tune in to hear her story, her mission, and the difference one student can make.
#BeyondTheJacket #FFA #AgCommunications #MentalHealthInAg #FarmStrong #Agriculture Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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38min
November 14, 2025 Service in Action: How Blake Van Der Kamp Turned His FFA Project into a Lifelong Mission
This week on Beyond the Jacket, we chat with Blake Van Der Kamp, an FFA Alumni who credits his success to his FFA Service Project. 💙 From community impact to career growth, Blake shares how service shaped his leadership, purpose, and future.
🎧 Tune in now and get inspired by how one project turned into a lifelong mission to serve others!
#BeyondTheJacket #FFAAlumni #ServiceThroughFFA #LeadershipInAction #BlueAndGoldForever #AgEducation #FFAInspires #SAEProject #AgLeadership #FutureFarmersOfAmerica Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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35min
November 07, 2025 Summit Browning: S Bar B Cowboy Coffee
This week on Beyond the Jacket, we’re sitting down with Summit Browning — a cowboy-turned-entrepreneur proving that the FFA jacket doesn’t just build students, it builds CEOs. From raising livestock to roasting coffee, Summit’s journey shows how ag skills and passion can turn into a thriving business. Tune in to hear how agriculture shaped his purpose—and how he’s paying it forward through innovation rooted in tradition.
#BeyondTheJacket #Farm4Profit #AgPodcast #FFAAlumni #AgEntrepreneur #CowboyCoffee #LeadershipGrowsHere #FFA #FarmLife #SupportAg #AgBusiness #RuralSuccess #AgLegacy Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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38min
October 31, 2025 Blue Jacket Memories: Reflecting on the National FFA Convention & Expo
This week, it’s a host-only special as Rachel, Lacie, and Paige dive into everything happening at the National FFA Convention & Expo in Indianapolis! 🇺🇸💙 From sessions and stage moments to the expo floor and unforgettable memories, we’re talking all things blue and gold.
Tune in as we reflect on what makes this event the pinnacle of FFA excellence and the heartbeat of agricultural education! 🌾✨
#BeyondTheJacket #NationalFFAConvention #FFA #BlueAndGold #AgEducation #FFAMemories #LivingToServe #FFAExpo #AgLeadership #FFAWeekEveryWeek Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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49min
October 24, 2025 Built on Hard Work: Macy Philipp’s Journey Through Equine Agriculture
On this episode of Beyond the Jacket, we’re chatting with Macy Philipp from Iowa! 🐴 Her Equine SAE highlights the dedication, skill, and passion it takes to work with horses. Tune in to hear her story and the lessons she’s learned through FFA! 💙💛
#BeyondTheJacket #FFA #SAE #EquineScience #IowaFFA #AgEducation #FutureFarmers Be sure to follow us on social media to stay up to date!
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35min

FAQs about Beyond the Jacket:

How many episodes does Beyond the Jacket have?

The podcast currently has 28 episodes available.