Our thought leader is Joe Koss, CEO of Culver’s

Food News of the Week:
•Cover crops could help protect our Food from the climate’s Severe Weather
•Tough planting season offers lessons for the future
•New grain could be a step forward for eco-friendly Agriculture

Farmer of The Week: Bo Stone, a North Carolina farmer from P&S Farms

Today's Thought Leader is Dr. Jim Wetzel, an aquaculture researcher / instructor for Lincoln University as well as a member of the research technical committee for the North Central Regional Aquaculture Center.

The news YOU need to know:
• Researchers study Super-Repellent surfaces for Safer Fruits & Vegetables.
• California’s Central Valley is helping shape the future of American Agriculture.
• 1 in 4 consumers discuss responsible food sourcing online.

Our farmer is Jeff Howell, who together with his family, started Triple J Farms, which raises shrimp in an indoor controlled environment in the Midwest.

Our Thought Leader for today is Dr. John Newton, Chief Economist from the American Farm Bureau Federation. 

News You Need To Know
• For Climate-Smart Farmers, Carbon Solution is in the Soil.
• Reducing Farm Emissions may plant the seed for a Cooler Planet.
• Is it possible to raise a carbon-neutral cow?

Today's farmer is Megan Dwyer, a 4th generation farmer from Illinois who is a Certified Crop Adviser and Precision Agronomist by trade. 

Our Thought Leader is Jill Wheeler, Head of Sustainable Productivity for Syngenta in North America, where she oversees U.S. and Canadian implementation of the company’s Good Growth Plan – a series of six measurable, global commitments designed to improve food security, rural prosperity and environmental sustainability by 2020. 

The stories YOU NEED to know:
1. Recent USDA Report sees dire Climate-change Impact on U.S. Crops.
2. How to Feed the World and Preserve the Environment.

Today's farmer is Pat Duncanson is owner of Duncanson Growers and Highland Family Farms, a diversified farming operation in southern Minnesota. 

The thought leader for today is John Piotti, CEO at American Farmland Trust

The stories you need to know:
• Are young farmers the new starving artists? 
• Farmers are Earning revenue from YouTube.

Our farmer interview is with Kaleb J. Hill, Owner & Farmer at Oakvue Farms

Today's Thought Leader is Michele Payn, author of Food Bullying: How to avoid buying BS. 

The stories you need to know:
•  There’s a New Produce Warehouse in Los Angeles that aims to Prevent millions of pounds of Food Waste.
• Rodale Institute Launches New Organic Research & Training Center in Georgia.

Our farmer is Jocelyn Schlichting Hicks, the 2019 Good Steward Recognition Award from the National Corn Growers Association

Today's thought leader is Erin Fitzgerald, USFRA CEO who discusses the new short film, 30 Harvests.

The stories you need to know:
•  University Scientists call for unconventional Collaboration in Agriculture. 
• The Meat Industry is working Together on Sustainability.

Jasper Claus from 1Camera, the filmmaker responsible for the short film 30 Harvests.

This week's thought leader is Julie Shapiro, Facilitator for Honey Bee Health Coalition.

The stories you need to know:
•  U.S. Vertical Farms are rising and Producing More
• The Agricultural Outlook for the Coming Decade

Today's Farmer is Ben King Owner of Pacific Gold Agriculture

This week's thought leader is Ben Feldman, Executive Director at Farmers Market Coalition

The stories you need to know:
• Organics are still showing a surging Demand.  
• What can be done to utilize “Ugly Produce” and minimize Food Waste?

This weeks farmer is Jodi Gauker, Executive Director at Lundale Farm Inc. and Local Food advocate.