For this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Erika Slinker. She is a Senior Research Scientist for Elanco Animal Health. She specializes in Pet Health Clinical Development, as well as Vaccines & Biologics. Listen in as we learn about animal science research and how it affects agriculture and the world we live in.  

This week we are joined by Ted McKinney, current CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Join us as we discuss supply chains, trade organizations, and foreign affairs in agriculture! 

Join us this week as we discuss agricultural policy and the upcoming Farm Bill with our guest Brantley Seifers, a National Affairs Coordinator for Indiana Farm Bureau!

Join us this week as we meet with Caroline Patrick of Indiana Grown to discuss how Indiana agriculture is diversifying the corn belt. We also discuss how Indiana Grown supports Indiana producers and how producers can become a part of the program. 

Join us as we discuss entomology and forest ecology with professor Dr. John Couture. We discuss how knowing insects and plants can better our understanding of the world and better conserve our forests and our fields.

Dr. Paul Brown, who is a professor within the Forestry and Natural Resources department at Purdue, has worked in aquaculture for over 30 years. Join us as we discuss current research surrounding aquaponics and how it will continue to play a role in the future of agriculture. 

Dr. Chantel Simpson is an assistant professor in the agriscience and agribusiness department at NC A&T and also the 2021-2022 national historian for MANRRS. Join us as we discuss MANRRS involvement and other aspects of diversity in agriculture!

Join us as we discuss controlled environmental agriculture with Cary Mitchell. Cary is a horticulture professor at Purdue University. Since the 1970s, Prof. Mitchell has worked with NASA on a variety of projects 

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On this week's episode, we have Lori Hoagland, a Purdue professor of soil microbial ecology, discussing urban agriculture. Join us as we discuss principles and benefits of urban ag!

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Join us as we discuss mental health in agriculture with Abigail Heidenreich. Abby is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator in Orange County, and a member of the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team. The Purdue Farm Stress Team offers resources to farmers, farm families, and farm employees to help address day-to-day stresses and difficulties which come with owning and operating a business which is subject to many challenges and uncertainties. For more information check out the Farm Stress team website and podcast, Tools for Today's Farmers. 

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