In this episode, Darlene Wolnik, Senior Project Manager of The Farmers Market Coalition provides a highly engaging overview of the current work of the Farmers Market Coalition.

Special focus is on collaborative research efforts including work with The University of Wisconsin-Madison and USDA, Research of Emory University, and The World Farmers Market Coalition. Also addressed are the strategic plan for the next 3-5 years, and more.

In this episode, Scott Stump, CEO of FFA and The FFA Foundation provides a highly engaging and value-added overview of current happenings in FFA and the FFA Foundation.

Specific topics covered include: FFA Record membership growth, Major Goal Areas of the FFA Strategic Plan, The 97th Annual Convention & Expo on Oct 23-26th and the current work focus areas of The important FFA Foundation.

This is a must primer on FFA that you will want to catch!

In this episode, Dr. Karla Hauersperger, Lead Physician at Nationwide Childrens Marysville Ohio Close to Home Center, Kent Weakley, Site Director at Marysville and Dublin Ohio Nationwide Childrens Close to Home Centers and Wayne Dellinger, CCA, Extension Education, Agriculture and Natural Resources for the Union County Ohio State University Extension provide a highly engaging and informative overview of youth farm injuries, interventions and positive, proactive measures that parents/guardians on the farm can implement, This is an excellent primer that you will want to catch!

In this episode, Payton Carter, Program Specialists, Program & Events Division of FFA provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of the 2024 Summer FFA Washington, D.C. Conference.

Specific topics covered include program history, scope of involvement, highlights of the weekly schedule, The Living To Serve Plans, program mission and core values, program development, the 2025 Conference and much more!

This is an excellent primer of this outstanding conference!

In this episode, Austin Courson, Ag Teacher, FFA Advisor and now incoming Principal of J.M. Tate High School in Cantonment, Florida provides an inspiring overview of his personal and professional journey.

Special topics include: Austin's youth on the farm, initial involvement in 4-H and FFA, his educational path and his career path. Special focus is shared on his developing a cutting edge aviation curriculum for his high school students as well as recently being named a "Community Influencer" by The Blue Angels and getting a unique flight ride. Also covered is his leadership in developing an extensive award winning FFA Chapter.

You will want to catch this show!

In this episode, Kara de Alvare, Marketing Director for the city of Holland, Michigan and the Holland Farmers Market along with Cindy Vesser of Vesser Farms and Andy Rozendaal of Eighth Day Farm provide a highly engaging and informative overview of the outstanding Holland, Michigan Summer Farmers Market and their involvement as vendors. Specific topics covered include: market summer schedule, seasonal offerings, National Farmers Week, Customer produce tips, produce available. Andy and Cindy also share additional info about their farm operations.

In this episode., Brian Baldridge, Director of The Ohio Department of Agriculture and a Seventh Generation Farm Operator along Erin Dillon, Program Manager of The Ohio Historic Farm Program provide a highly engaging and informative overview of the Ohio Historic Farm Program.

Specific Topics Covered include: program history, a look at a 7th Generation Farm, program participation requirements, recognition, scope of historic farms in Ohio, levels of historic farms and more!

This is a great primer that gives a very clear picture of this important program!

In this episode, Anne Weeks, Board Member and Public Relations Chairperson for The Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association provides a highly engaging and informative overview of this summer's 75th annual event scheduled for July 18-21st at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific topics covered include event history, overall schedule, admission, kids activities, The Grand Friday Night Parade, evening special events, spotlight on John Deer Tractors, special demonstrations, concessions, ceremonies, attendee tips and much more!

In this episode, new Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) Executive Director, Khara Strum and Reilly Wright Communications Director provide a highly engaging and detailed overview of the latest happenings with their organization. Specific topics covered include: an overview of new director Khara's background, OEFFA mission and core services, major goals for the year and strategic plan tie-in, summer farm tours and virtual programs, organization membership, The Annual major Conference in Feb, volunteer support avenues, social media info sites and more!

You'll want to listen to this show to learn all about the exciting things happening in the organization.

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Communications Director of the Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging, fun and detailed overview of the 2024 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines scheduled for August 8-18th.

Specific topics covered include: Fair Theme, hours, Elwell Family Park Free events, Heritage contests, Livestock Exhibits by FFA & 4-H, Free Concerts, Featured Grandstand Entertainment, the diverse array of food treats, Fairgoer accommodations, attendee tips, best social media sites about the fair & much more!

This is a must listen too primer on the Iowa State Fair that you'll want to catch!