Farmside Chat

Poinsettias are a staple for many homes and businesses throughout the holidays. On today’s Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Alabama poinsettia grower, Hank Richardson about all things poinsettias and why they have become synonymous with the holiday season. 

Onions are a staple in many kitchens, but what goes into growing the perfect onion?  On this episode of Farmside Chat, President Duvall speaks with 12th generation farmer Molly Torres about her family farm operation and what makes Elba, New York the ideal location to grow some of the world’s best onions.

Do cranberries really grow in water? What are the different varieties? We answer all of your cranberry questions on this episode of Farmside Chat. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with 5th-generation Wisconsin cranberry farmer Amber Bristow about her passion for growing cranberries and how she shares her farm story on social media through her @cranberrychats Instagram account and the Forward Farming podcast.

Honor, duty and sacrifice are just some of the life lessons that service members learn first-hand while serving their country. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Montana rancher and veteran Nick Courville about his time in the military and how it prepared him for a career in agriculture.

The memories and connections consumers make when visiting a farm have a lasting impact. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Arizona farmer Sharla Mortimer of Mortimer Farms. Sharla discusses her passion for ag education, why her farm prioritizes agritourism, the impact that has made on her community and why other farmers should consider opening their farms to the public.

Whether you are a football player or a farmer, preparation and determination is part of the job. On the latest episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with former Iowa Hawkeye and New York Jets football player turned farmer Matt Kroul. He shares about his journey from the football field to the farm and how his years as a football player prepared him for a career in agriculture. 

Idaho is known for potatoes. But what makes Idaho an ideal state to grow a potato? On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Idaho potato farmer Klaren Koompin about why Idaho is uniquely positioned to grow potatoes, the process of growing and harvesting potatoes and its many nutritional benefits.

Sustainability is at the heart of what farmers and ranchers do—it is simply just what they do. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with PepsiCo Vice President of Sustainable Agriculture, Global Sustainability, Rob Myers and PepsiCo Senior Director of Government Affairs, Dan Christenson about their collaboration with farmers to help further sustainability efforts on farms across the nation.

There are many species of crawfish located throughout the United States and it is often thought of as primarily bait, but in certain areas of the country it is used in many other ways. On this Farmside Chat episode, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Louisiana crawfish farmer Joey Olivier about his farm and the ins and outs of crawfish farming. 

Grazing on public lands has many benefits—it helps reduce the risk of devastating wildfires, slows the spread of invasive weeds, and increases the health of wildlife habitats. On this episode of Farmside Chat, President Duvall chats with 5th generation cattle rancher, Ben Menges about the importance of grazing and why it is a vital practice on his ranch.