In this episode, Joel Brandenberger, President and CEO of The National Turkey Federation provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the current outstanding work of The National Turkey Federation.

Specific topics covered include: Turkey consumption and production, turkey exporting, industry myths, major issues including Salmonella, farm labor, as well as the 2023 Farm Bill, organization membership, special promotions and events during the year across the country (July "National Grilling Month, June's "Turkey Lovers Month,") the Membership Sept Leadership Conference and Membership Turkey recipes, Animal care, The Annual White House Turkey program, organization social media and more!

This is a great, concise primer on The National Turkey Federation that you will want to catch on Spotify, Apple, Google and other platforms.

In this episode, FFA Washington Leadership Conference Facilitators Cass Valdez and Bel D'Acquisto provide an outstanding overview of the Premier 2023 FFA Washington Leadership Conference. Specific topics covered include: Conference background and history, mission, The 6 week program highlights, The Living To Serve Projects, program application process, and much more!

This is a great primer for info about this program that you will want to catch!

In this episode, Brett Tozer and daughters Madelyn and Joanna provide a detailed and engaging look at their Market Garden at the EOO Farm in Marysville, Ohio. Specific topics covered include: personal profiles, farm history, the growing process for root vegetables, herbs like basil and garlic, sweet corn, fall crops (pumpkins), advise for starting a family market garden and much more!

In this episode, Ann Weeks, Public Relations Chairperson provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of this summer's premier upcoming Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show scheduled for July 13-16 at Past Time Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific Topics covered include: event history, a walk thru of the schedule, special events including "Family Fun Night," "The Grand parade," kids activities, Steam Exhibits, Model Tee Exhibit, Ohio Vintage Truck Collectors, General and special admission, "Dark Spark Show," Kiddie Tractor Pull, Truck and Track Pull, On-site camping and more!

In this episode, Virgil Strickler, General Manager of The Ohio Expo Center and The Ohio State Fair provides a highly engaging, fun-filled and wealth added preview of this summer's 168th Ohio State Fair scheduled for July 26-August 6th. Specific topics covered include: special fair participation activities, grandstand entertainment, free entertainment, youth activities including the "Sale of Champions," tips for attendees, ticket prices and discounts, fair food, fair daily hours, The Land and Living Exhibit, The Dairy Building and Butter Sculpture, The Natural Resource Park and much more!

This is A "Must Listen to" episode Primer on the Ohio State Fair that will give you a great overview.

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Marketing Director, provides a highly engaging, fun and value-added inside overview of this summer's outstanding fair scheduled from August 10-20th.

Specific topics include: fair history, fair hours, featured grandstand entertainment, free entertainment, special participation activities, "Thrill Zone" and amusement rides, unique fair food, ticketing and discounts, best fair social media sites, tips for first year guests, kids activities, exhibits and much more!

This is "A Must Listen to" episode that shares a wealth of practical and interesting info on The Iowa State Fair. Enjoy!

In this episode, Andrea Akers, Associate Director of Operations for Foodwise of San Francisco and Lulu Meyer, Director of Operations provide an outstanding overview of the work of Foodwise in operating The World Renown Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and The Mission Community Farmers Market. Specific topics covered include: Organization Re-Brand, Markets Equity Program, 30th Year Anniversary Celebration of Ferry Plaza Farmers market, 3rd Annual Juneteenth on the Waterfront Event, Market "Pop-ups on the Plaza Series, Markets schedules, Seasonality, Customer Market Tips, Market Vendors, Overview of The Mission Community Market, and more!

This show is loaded with great info on these markets and is a must listen to episode!

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In this episode, Ashley Thompson of The Thompson Family Farm of Marysville, Ohio along with son Case and daughter Abby take us inside their farm operation. Specific topics covered include: farm history, their sheep operation, fun facts about sheep, a year cycle of raising sheep, growing hay, Case's new Enterprise of growing vegetables, Abby's Wildflower business and her Sunflower Garden, interesting things about sunflowers and other wildflowers.

This show will give you an excellent look at the daily operations of a small family farm. (160 acres)

In this episode, VIP Teresa Martens takes us inside the progressive, evolving Dewitt Iowa Farmers Market which just began its spring season on 5/18.

Specific topics covered include: market vendors variety, market success, community collaboration, special events and the total market experience,, the market seasons, market WOWS, new market manager and more!

This is a great primer that provides you with key details about this farmers market. You'll want to check it out!

In this episode, Madison Bliss, our show intern provides a detailed overview of her experiences as an Ag communications Intern with That's Agra-Tastic. Specific topics covered include: internship skills, advise for those interested in becoming an ag communications intern, rewards and more.

This is brief primer is a good intro for those intersted in any type of ag communications internship.