In this episode, Sara Hill, Executive Director and Andrew Rome, Board President of The Ohio Farmers Market Network provide a highly informative overview of their organization.

Specific topics covered include:

*History

*Core Values and Mission

*Organization Strategic Plan

*Advocacy Service

* Market Manager Support and Training

*Market Vendor support

*Organization Membership

*Market Consumers

This is an extremely value-added show that takes you inside the Ohio Farmers Market Network and shows how the organization is making these markets operate so efficiently.

In this episode, Scott Stump, National FFA CEO and National FFA Foundation CEO provides an outstanding and highly engaging reflection on major accomplishments of the organization and foundation over the last year.

Specific Topics covered include:

*Membership growth

*Alumni Chapters

*Accomplishments of the recently completed three-year Strategic Plan

*Special Leadership and Career Exploration Events

*Looking at major issues that will be addressed in the new plan

*The  upcoming 99th Annual National FFA Convention & Expo on Oct. 21-24th in Indianapolis

*The supportive work of the National FFA Foundation including scholarships, "Gift of Blue," The FFA Ventures, "National FFA Week," National Days of Service.

This is a "must listen to" episode to get the real inside scope on the FFA program and Foundation...!

In this extended episode, Pete Emmons of That's Agra-Tastic takes you inside the Ohio State Fair to spotlight major highlights of the current fair. Special guests from Fair Management, Junior Fair Exhibitors, Fine Arts, Interns, OCALI, Dairy/Band & Choir Operation/ Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Ohio History Connection, and more provide a highly engaging overview of the part of the fair that they are involved with. Special focus is given to the new fair buildings including The Ohio Agriculture Center, The Ohio Showcase Building, and The Renovated Dairy Pavilion.

You will want to catch this show!

In this episode, Ashli Weinrich, FFA Program Specialist, Advocacy, Literacy and Ag Based Experiences provides a highly engaged capsulized overview of the recent Chicago Next Gen FFA Conference. Specific Topics covered include:

*Background on the FFA Nex Gen Confrence Programs and overall program goal *Selection Process off FFA Members

• Conference sites including the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences and Invenergy
• Conference interactive and hands-on Activity
• The daily schedule of the Chicago event
• Future Next Gen Conference Plans
• FFA member application process 

This episode provides a clear overview of the Chicago Next Gen Convention while showing what a typical event consists of. You'll want to check this out!

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging and informative preview of the Premier Iowa State Fair scheduled from August13-23rd in Des Moines, Iowa...

Specific Topics covered included:

*Fair History

*Fair Theme

*The Giant Kick-off Parade

*Focus on America 250 special exhibits

*The VIP Area Activities*Grandstand Entertainment

*Free Entertainment 

*Fair Food

*Thrill Ville, Thrill Zone, Thrill Seekers

*Evening acts including Demolition Derby, Tractor/Tractor Pull, The New Rodeo

*Fair Goers Competition Events

*Fair social media info sites

*General Admission

*Tips for Fair Goes

This episode is a "must catch" to get an outstanding overview of the Iowa State Fair!

In this episode, Rene Carauso of ReneCaruso.Life and Pete Emmons of That's Agra-Tastic  provide a collaborative overview of cultivating a balanced, positive lifestyle on the Farm. Emmons covers factors on the farm causing mental health issues/key indicators of high stress and crisis resources. Carauso focuses on:

*The importance and impact of nutrition and diet on wellbeing

*Gut health*Energy Level

*Strengthening the immune system

• Cognitive health
• personal fitness
• And more!

You will want to catch this show!

In this episode, Trey Myers, National FFA Officers President and Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank provide a highly informative and engaging overview of the National FFA Officers January trip to Japan. Specific topics covered include:

*Program overview

*Interaction with Japan Future Farmers high school groups

*Meeting with U.S. Embassy personnel

*Visits at markets, visit to an Ag & Life Lab

*Wagyu Beef

*Visits to organic farms

• Other interesting Ag operations including a large Radish Farm, Fruit Sorting
• Agro & Life Solutions Research Lab
• and much more!

You'll want to catch this episode to go inside a fascinating Ag Adventure of the National FFA Officers!

In this episode, Katherine Harrison, Owner/Operator of The Harrison Farm in Groveport, Ohio provides a highly informative and engaging overview of The Harrison Farm. 'Specific topics covered include:

*Farm History

*Farm Mission 

*Sustainability practices

*Overview of the Farm Animals & the Farmland

*Interesting characteristics of sheep, goats, chickens, Meat Rabbits

*Farm Products: Eggs, The Meat Stand and more! 

*Interactive Farm Activities including popular Goat Yoga, camping, Sunday Farm Activity

*Farm Internship program and collaborations with universities & public schools.

This is an excellent capsulized overview of an outstanding farm operation in Central Ohio. You will definitely want to catch the show!

In this episode, Ann Weeks Marketing manager of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the upcoming Annual Steam Threshers show scheduled for July 16-19 at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio.

Specific topics covered include:

*Daily show Schedule

*Admission Rates

*Special Activities

*Kids Pedal pull event

*Signature Grant Parade

*Demonstration Activities

and much more.!

In This episode, Kelsey Allan, Director of Operations and Co-Interim Executive Director of The Vancouver, Washington Farmers Market and Avery Reynolds, Market Manager provide a highly informative and capsulized overview of the Premier Vancouver Farmers Market Scene.

Specific topics covered include:

· Market mission and core values

· Value-based market curation

· Year-round market impact

· New market vendors

· Market Wows!

· Downtown and East Market

· Market community special programs

· Tips for market attendees

· Market schedules

· The new roll-out of a special 2-year USFA market promotion grant

· New Executive Director Search

· *market schedules

· Best social media sites for markets info

You will want to catch this show to get the latest scoop on the outstanding Premier Vancouver Farmers Market Scene.