Gatlin Didier is an actor, producer, and rancher - born and raised in rural western Oklahoma where he learned at a young age that to keep busy you have to entertain yourself and a lot of times others. Growing up on his family's ranch that has been around since 1902, he also wants to make content that highlights that way of life - country livin'. Tune in to the newest episode of Think Big, Do Good to hear Gatlin's story, built on family, faith and a whole lot of fun.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President

Guest: Gatlin Didier, Actor/Producer/Rancher

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

This week, President Hawkins invited Sen. Lincoln Hough to join him on the podcast. Hailing from Greene County, Hough is a first-generation rancher with the hopes to become the next Missouri Lieutenant Governor. Currently serving in the Missouri Senate and chairing the Appropriations Committee, Hough has used his experience and background to deliver results. As a cattleman, father, and MOFB member, Hough says he will keep rural Missouri values at the front of his mind when making decisions if elected Lieutenant Governor.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President

Guest: MO Sen. Lincoln Hough

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Last Monday, the MOFB Political Action Committee (PAC) voted to endorse Andrew Bailey for a full term as Missouri’s Attorney General. Following that time, Bailey joined MOFB President Garrett Hawkins to talk about his background, history during his time as the incumbent attorney general, and his goals for the state of Missouri as he looks to the future.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President

Guest: MO Attorney General Andrew Bailey

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

The passion for both agriculture and journalism were developed in Sara Wyant from a young age. Having grown up as an Iowa farm girl, she blazed her own career path, which later led to establishing a well-known news source for agriculture policy and industry updates: Agri-Pulse Communications. Listen in as Sara tells us her story and imparts her advice on remaining true to your roots.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Sara Wyant, Owner of Agri-Pulse

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Join President Garrett Hawkins as he hosts this week's Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau podcast, featuring special guest Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe. Together, they explore Lt. Governor Kehoe's background, his deep affection for rural Missouri and the path that led him into politics. Listen in as the MOFB PAC-endorsed gubernatorial candidate shares valuable insights on property rights, infrastructure, broadband expansion and fostering the next generation's involvement in agriculture.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, MOFB President

Guest: Lt. Governor Mike Kehoe

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

May is Beef Month! To celebrate, we sat down with MOFB member Tanner Clark, who raises cattle with his family in Douglas County. Clark shared how he got started in the beef business and gives us some insight to his current operation. He is also running for a position on the Missouri Beef Industry Council to help continue laying the groundwork for generations to come.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy

Guest: Tanner Clark, MOFB Member & Missouri Beef Producer

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

It's National Teacher Appreciation Week! We all have a teacher who helped shape our lives, and within the agriculture industry, it is likely that was an ag teacher. Joining us on the podcast this week are former agriculture teacher and Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator Pam Proffitt-Rowland, as well as Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public Schools.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy

Guests: Pam Proffitt-Rowland, Missouri Teach Ag Coordinator & Tiffany Rouse Kauffman, Agriculture Teacher and FFA Advisor at Nixa Public Schools

Producer: Natalie Fifer, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) was identified in U.S. dairy cattle for the first time in March 2024. Although a case has not been detected in Missouri, Missouri State Veterinarian Dr. Steve Strubberg joins us on the podcast this week to talk about the implications it has on the dairy industry, and what this means for dairy producers and exhibitors moving forward.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy

Guest: Dr. Steve Strubberg, Missouri State Veterinarian

Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

How does a small town farm boy make it to the big city? Larry Case will tell you it happens when opportunity meets preparation, in addition to a strong faith and supportive family. The former National FFA Advisor, shares his journey from Stet, Missouri, to Washington, D.C., all while making an incredible impact on his students, fellow agriculture teachers, and members of the National FFA Organization.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs

Guest: Larry Case, Former National FFA Advisor

Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Megan Richner, a Missouri Farm Bureau Member, recently graduated from the American Farm Bureau's Partners in Advocacy Leadership Program (PAL). The two-year program provides participants with executive-level skills through unique opportunities to represent agriculture through the media, public, and government. Megan shares her experiences from the program on this week's podcast, and leaves a little call to action for all listeners at the end.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs & Advocacy

Guest: Megan Richner, Missouri Farm Bureau Member and AFBF PAL Graduate

Producer: Natalie Ayers, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist