Outstanding in their Field

How familiar are you with aquaculture? Florida has a large aquaculture industry, especially with ornamental fish. In this episode, you’ll hear from Eric Cassiano, Assistant Extension Scientist with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Eric discusses Florida’s aquaculture industry, including interesting facts and some historical context.

You’ll also hear from Broderic and Caroline Ogzewalla, who both teach agriculture at Haines City High School. They discuss their program’s farm, what types of aquaculture they’ve included, and how they incorporate other classroom subjects like math and reading into their hands-on agriculture activities.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn about the interesting world of aquaculture and how it can fit into classroom instruction. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Becky Sponholtz

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes

Thank you to our guests; Eric Cassiano and Broderic and Caroline Ogzewalla

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Pork production is an important part of Iowa agriculture. Iowa is the number one pork producing state, in part because of high levels of corn and soybean production, which is what pigs eat!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Jarrod and Shari Bakker, who have a farrow-to-finish pig operation alongside of a show pig operation.

You’ll also hear from Tara Norman, an elementary school teacher that uses agriculture regularly in her classroom, and also leads an Ag Club for her students after school.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn about pork production and how well the application of that science fits in the classroom. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Will Fett

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Jarrod and Shari Bakker and Tara Norman

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What do you know about cotton? Join guest host Melody Aufill of Oklahoma Agriculture in the Classroom this week to learn more about cotton production and education!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Brandon Varner, manager of CHS Cotton Gin in Frederick, Oklahoma.

You’ll also hear from Lisa Sizelove, a third-grade teacher in Frederick who incorporates cotton into regular classroom instruction.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn about the cotton production, the ginning process, and how well the application of that science fits in the classroom. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Melody Aufill

Sound editing by Audrey Harmon and Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Brandon Varner and Lisa Sizelove

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From omelets to cakes, eggs are an important kitchen staple. In this week’s episode, you will learn about egg production in Iowa from the perspective of an Iowa egg farmer and a high school family and consumer science teacher.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Denise Harmsen, an egg farmer and active member of the egg production community, about chickens, eggs, and how they go from farm to grocery store.

You’ll also hear from Megan Thorson, a high school family and consumer science teacher who incorporates agriculture regularly into her foods lessons.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn a little more about egg production and how to incorporate agriculture into the classroom. Subscribe to our podcast to hear more next week!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Will Fett

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Denise Harmsen and Megan Thorson

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Do you like getting new plants from box stores or local nurseries? You have maybe purchased something from Oregon! In this week’s episode, you will learn about nursery production in Oregon from the perspective of a nursery Plant Health Manager and an elementary school teacher.

In this episode, you’ll hear from Martha Sleeper, Plant Health Manager with Everde Growers, who works with her teams to provide safe and healthy plants to consumers across the country.

You’ll also hear from Marc Wildfang, a teacher at Chehalem Elementary who has worked with a team of teachers, parents, and outside organizations to provide hands-on plant experiences for his students.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn a little more about nursery production and how educators can incorporate these great scientific concepts into their classroom. Subscribe to our podcast to hear more next week!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Casey Blake

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Martha Sleeper and Marc Wildfang

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New York Agriculture in the Classroom is thinking spring in this episode all about flowers. The cut flower business is interesting because it can be hyper-local, or incredibly global – and everywhere in between. First we will meet Jess Beretz, owner of Farmhouse Floral Design, as we talk about the twists and turns in her path that helped her find her calling in agriculture.

Michaela Kehrer is the agriculture teacher at Berne Knox Westerlo. Michaela grows incredible dahlias, and these flowers are purchased and used by her neighbor Jess Beretz in weddings across the capital region of New York. Inside the classroom, Michaela uses flowers as the real-world teaching tool to give her students a taste of running their own business, and hopefully encouraging their own entrepreneurship.

Follow Farmhouse Floral Design on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/farmhousefloraldesign.

Show Credits:

Hosted by Katie Carpenter

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes

Thank you to our guests Jess Beretz and Michaela Kehrer

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Join us this week, where we learn about beef and soybean production in Iowa, and how the two industries work together!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Kent Musfeldt, an Iowa beef farmer and cattle nutritionist who helps cattle farmers balance their animals’ diets properly – oftentimes using soybean products!

You’ll also hear from Rhonda Osborn, an elementary teacher in the Des Moines metro area who incorporates agricultural concepts like beef, soybeans, corn, and turkey into her classroom. Osborn has also recently been awarded the Iowa Excellence in Teaching About Agriculture Award for her efforts in incorporating agriculture into the classroom!

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn a little more about beef and soybean production, how they work together, and how educators can incorporate these concepts into their classroom. Subscribe to our podcast to hear more next week!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Will Fett

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Kent Musfeldt and Rhonda Osborn

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Join guest host Becky Sponholtz of Florida Agriculture in the Classroom to learn more about horticulture!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Austin Spivey of Cherry Lake Tree Farm, who works with a team to provide Florida with trees and bushes best suited to ornamental use in the southeastern United States.

You’ll also hear from John Martinez, a teacher from Orlando, who has worked with a team of teachers to provide their students with hands-on learning through Eco Club.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn a little more about ornamental horticulture and how gardening can be incorporated into school subjects like science and math. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Becky Sponholtz

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Austin Spivey and John Martinez

For other episodes, visit @oitfpod

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Join guest host Jessica Jansen of Oregon Agriculture in the Classroom to learn more about our favorite pollinators: bees!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Carolyn Breece of Oregon State University Extension, who works with commercial and backyard beekeepers to keep their hives healthy.

You’ll also hear from Dawn Alexander, a 5th grade teacher who incorporates lots of agriculture into her curriculum, including one especially enjoyable honeybee unit.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn a little more about the importance of bees, their use, and how they can be connected to a teacher’s curriculum. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Jessica Jansen

Sound editing by Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Carolyn Breece and Dawn Alexander

For other episodes, visit @oitfpod

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Join guest host Audrey Harmon of Oklahoma Agriculture in the Classroom to learn more about wheat production and education in the Sooner State!

In this episode, you’ll hear from Marty Williams, a 5th generation farmer who produces wheat on his Oklahoma farm.

You’ll also hear from Tammy Will, a middle and high school science teacher, who incorporates wheat into her science curriculum.

Through these interviews, we hope you’ll learn about the science of wheat production and how well the application of that science fits in the classroom. Listen in to learn more!

Show Credits:

Hosted by Audrey Harmon

Sound editing by Audrey Harmon and Chrissy Rhodes.

Thank you to our guests; Marty Williams and Tammy Will

For other episodes, visit @oitfpod

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