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This story is pretty darn cool. Luke is a student who saw a need for more students getting involved in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) careers. To fix that problem, Luke started his own business, AgTechSteam, which creates agriculture and science-themed experiment boxes! How cool is that?! Luke saw a problem and built a solution. In our chat today, Luke and I talk about his inspiration behind the boxes, why he believes these boxes should be FREE, and who he looks up to.

AgTechSteam Website

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My guest today is Rob Stone, a 4th generation farmer in Saskatchewan, Canada. Rob also worked as the director of the Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) which works at helping grow the Saskatchewan wheat industry. In our chat today, Rob and I talk about his family's history in farming, no-till and glyphosate usage on the farm, environmental issues, and much more!

Rob on Twitter

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What is the future of investing in farmland? And can crowdfunding be a huge tool for both farmers and investors? My guest today is Brandon Silveira, a fourth-generation farmer, real estate investor, and expert in farm management who founded FarmFundr. Brandon and I will chat about the start of FarmFundr, how farmland investment has changed in years past, and if the agriculture industry can take advantage of crowdfunding.

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When you think Iowa agriculture you probably think corn and pigs, which would be right! But, one farmer is stepping up the state's leafy greens and microgreen production and has started an awesome direct-to-consumer model. My guest today is Steve Strasheim from Twisted River Farm. In our interview today, Steve and I chat about why he started the farm, his production methods, and what his delivery model looks like.

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Steve's Background

start of Twisted River Farms

Production methods

Growing in hoophouses vs growing in rows

Thoughts on farmer/consumer relationship

Selling at farmers markets, resturants, stores, AND home delivery. Man...Steve is a busy guy!

"CONTROL THE ENTIRE PROCESS FROM SEED TO STORE”

Delivery process

DIRECT to Consumer model

Greens in North Iowa

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To watch this Farm News Friday episode, head over to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/farmtraveler

Our Coverage of the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference

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Clarksons Farm Returns

https://www.the-sun.com/entertainment/tv/4446690/clarksons-farm-first-look-season-two-jeremy-diddly-squat/

Fertilizer Prices are up, will they come down?

https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/fertilizer-prices-will-come-down-soon-but-how-much/

https://brownfieldagnews.com/news/near-record-high-fertilizer-prices-projected-for-2022/

Space Cotton

https://www.agriculture.com/crops/growing-cotton-in-space-helps-identify-sustainable-production-practices

Farm Dog of the Year

https://www.fb.org/newsroom/farm-bureau-names-2022-farm-dog-of-the-year

Latest Farm Traveler Farm Visit

https://youtu.be/zdqPlA3hYZw

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Ashish Malik is with Bee Vectoring Technology, a company revolutionizing how fungicide can be delivered to crops. In our interview today, Ashish and I chat about his background, how BVT's creation works with bees to help crops, and how this can be used to help address sustainability in agriculture.

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Ashish's Background

BVT - Bee Vectoring Technologies

What was the development process like?

How does this affect bee health?

Difference between Bumble Bees and Honey Bees

The inspiration behind BVT?

Issues facing bees and using them to help with crops

How does this technology help address sustainability?

Can you still use the bee honey after it uses this fungicide?

Your thoughts on "Bee drones" technology

Can this be used on all crops around the world?

What's the future of BVT?

What long-term impact can this have on crops and farmers?

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To bring in the new year, the first episode of 2022 is a great one. Today, I'm interviewing KC Cattle Company CEO and Owner, Patrick Montgomery. Before starting KC Cattle Co, Patrick spent time as an Army Ranger. Many of the members of the KC Cattle Co family are veterans and have brought what they learned in the service to the company that specializes in wagyu beef. In our chat today, Patrick and I will chat about how he started KCCC, what makes Wagyu so wonderful, how their hotdog was voted "Best Hotdog in the WORLD", and how they deliver straight to consumers.

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Reflecting on 2021 and looking forward to amazing things in 2022! And as always, THANK YOU for listening and supporting this show!

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Canada, a neighbor to the North is home to countless amazing farmers, ranchers, and restaurants. Our guest today is Rheannon Green from Alberta on a Plate, which is dedicated to celebrating farmers and restaurants throughout the province. What was first inspired by Alberta Farm Days has transformed into a huge resource for farmers, consumers, and restaurant owners who all want to support local food. Check them out at the links below.

Check them out at the links below

Website: https://www.albertaontheplate.com/

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Have you ever been to a flower farm? I sure haven't! It's an often overlooked part of the agriculture industry, but flowers are a huge part of horticulture and account for billions of dollars every ear across the US. Today on the show, I'm interviewing Sarah Shoffner with Sweet Thistle Farms, a cut flower and pumpkin farm in the Central Valley in California. In our interview, Sarah and I chat about her background, how she grows flowers and pumpkins, the fall rush with customers, and a loooot more!

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