Hands-on experience is the best teacher in any profession, but companies like John Deere are taking it to the next level.

For episode 2 in season 2, we're welcoming Troy Leith with Kansas Prairieland Partners to chat about the John Deere Technician Training program. This curriculum, ongoing since 1992, is designed for college students to kickstart their careers with hands-on learning and mentorship. Troy is committed to helping students across the state find their niche with a local John Deere dealership.

Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.