In this episode we have our very first guests, Dr. Tommy Henderson and Dr. Ben Swan.  They give you a little bit of their background and how they got to their respective Universities.  We also focus on Agriculture Mechanics and some issues we face with new technology and how to implement that into curriculum as well as misconceptions that students have about Ag Mechanics.

Dr. Tommy Henderson  Assistant Professor, California State University, Chico.  

Dr. Ben Swan Associate Professor & Student Teaching Experience Coordinator, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

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In this Tail Gate we are finally at the end of the semester and we want you to remember that there is a huge community that is here to support and help you along your way.

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In this episode we talk about some good things that came from this semester, things that went bad and a few ugly things.  

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In this tailgate Chris talks about the podcast making YouTube videos and some personal goals.  Hopefully some of you can find some inspiration to go after your own goals both professional and personally.

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In this episode Johnny and I talk about what we like about Thanksgiving, the food, what we typically have done and stories from the past.  We also talk about some the Christmas traditions that come after Thanksgiving.

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On this tailgate, Chris and John talk about their passion and what drives them in the teaching profession

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In this episode Johnny and I talk about hobbies and the importance of them.  We also go off and talk about other topics not directly related to hobbies, but things that can help keep your sanity while teaching in the grueling world that is Ag Education.

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Johnny talks about the tools the he feels is valuable in an engine shop and gives some advice on what tools and quality of tools you should think about getting for your shop.

We are currently working on getting some SGR stickers and other goods.  We would like to know if the interest is high enough so please let us know.  Also if you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] 

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On this episode, Chris and John talk about machinery in the fields, and the shop.  

The vineyard removal equipment takes only 2 days after going through the field to replant not the week or month that we discussed on the podcast.

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On this Tailgate episode, Chris discuses his favorite tool in the shop.

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