OFR_S2_E12 This week we talk with Ramiro Ruiz Jr., wrench turner for Dole. @ram628 on Instagram. We talk about social media in agriculture, life as an ag mechanic, his perspective on the state of ag labor and don't miss his amazing attitude. Infectious.

OFR S2 E11 In this episode we talk with, good friend, Tom Fitschen from Bard Date Company. Cool conversation about things I knew very little about. Dates and date farming. Much more than meets the eye. And besides that, Tom's the nicest guy you'd ever want to meet.

OFR S2 E10 In this episode we talk with Maurice Kemp Phd. of Arizona Desert Shrimp in Gila Bend, Arizona. Tons of cool insight and information. Science and engineering abound. This is nothing like growing sea monkeys.

OFR S2 E9 Great interview with super nice guy Wes Murack of the Oregon Grain Growers Brand Distillery, Pendleton, Oregon. So much cool info on not just distilling but also the agriculture that goes into every drop of their products.

OFR S2 E8 In this episode we talk with Robert Sakata, Sakata Farms Brighton, Colorado. He talks about his family history as Asian immigrants to American, 70 plus years of family farming, growing up to work the farm and a whole lot more. Great episode!

OFR S2 | E7 In this episode we talk with Susan Koehler from the Northwest Arkansas Land Trust. This is an amazing organization working to help farmers succeed in Arkansas as well as partnering with other organizations to help streamline the connectivity between the farmer and the local/regional marketplace. Don't miss this inspirational show.

OFR S2 E6 In this episode we talk with Robert Chang, American Truffle Company. Great conversation about the science and technology behind the growing truffle industry in North America.

OFR S2 | E5 In this episode we talk with American dowser LeRoy Bull. A fascinating conversation about the science and the un-science of this age old craft. Is it an art? A skill? A gift? LeRoy talks about all of it and it's direct connection to agriculture.

OFR S2 | E4 Who knew pumpkins grew in west Texas! Floydada, Texas to be exact. And the man to wrangle all of it? Tim Assiter, Assiter Punkin Ranch. Once again, true Americana.

OFR S2 | E3 What do you do when dad hands you the keys to the farm...and you're just a kid? In this episode we talk with Lance Sensenig, American Farmer. It's that simple. What started out as an interview about his farm and his business etc. turned into a great story of learning to be a kid farmer. Amazing integrity and dedication.