Farmside Chat

Oregon farmer and YF&R Chair Jon Iverson and Indiana farmer Allison McKain join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions around agriculture. From climate to animal care, they do a little myth-busting as they share stories directly from their farms.

National 4-H Council CEO Jennifer Sirangelo chats with AFBF President, and 4-H alum, Zippy Duvall about how 4-H is channeling Gen Z's passion for change to boost innovation and continue to drive agriculture forward.

Dick Peixoto, first generation farmer and founder of Lakeside Organic Gardens in California, shares with AFBF President Zippy Duvall how growing his business from the soil up with a focus on cultivating a spirit of family has yielded a fruitful harvest on the farm and beyond.

Trevor Bales, 6th generation Arizona hay farmer, joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss the changes his family farm has seen in its long history, the challenges facing Western farmers today and the opportunities through social media to connect with farmers and consumers around the country.

Florida watermelon grower Kevin Sanchez joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to chat about all that goes into sustainably growing one of America's favorite summer treats.

Pollinators are critical workers on America's farms, and farmers across the country are taking steps to promote healthy habitats to keep pollinators thriving. In the first half of this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill discusses how efforts across the Midwest are preserving Monarch butterflies. Then, North Carolina farmer Kamal Bell shares his beekeeping knowledge and how Sankofa Farms is supporting the local community and getting the next generation excited about sustainable agriculture.

National FFA President Doster Harper and Secretary Anna Mathis share the exciting pathways for the next generation of agriculturalists and discuss with AFBF President Zippy Duvall how the future of agriculture is being shaped today.

Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss how communities have come together over the last year to ensure food is getting from the farm to those who need it most.

Innovators and entrepreneurs play a key role in helping farmers find solutions to help keep their businesses efficient and sustainable. AFBF President Zippy Duvall chats with Andrew Rose of MidAtlantic Farm Credit on how investments can drive this innovative work on and off the farm, and then with 2021 Farm Bureau Entrepreneurs of the Year, Riley Clubb and James Christopher Hall, who developed Harvust, a software platform that helps farmers successfully hire, train and communicate with employees.

What will be the greatest opportunities and most pressing challenges facing agriculture and the food supply chain as we head into 2021? Land O' Lakes CEO Beth Ford joined AFBF President Zippy Duvall for a fireside chat at the 2021 AFB Virtual Convention to discuss what's on the horizon and how agriculture can move forward stronger together.