That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Madison Corbi, of The Ohio Soybean organization gives an extensive overview regarding the current status of the Soybean industry in the state of Ohio. She shares information regarding this year’s harvest, industry challenges and resources that Ohio Soybean can provide.

In this episode, Morrow Harbarger of The Antique Farm Equipment program at The Ohio Farm Science Review provides an extensive overview of the diverse types of equipment collected and donated to the organization. He provides an informative talk about the detailed display at the Farm Science Review.

In this episode Jill Hampshire, Director of Undergraduate enrollment at the Ohio State College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences discusses the current enrollment and shares current student high interest ag pathways. In addition, she shares some of the related projects underway and ways students can explore the college more.

In this episode, Christy Eckstein, Director of Marketing/Executive Director, Marketing Division of The Grape Industries Committee of The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides an update on the current scope of the grape industry in Ohio. She also discusses the current growth in Ohio, challenges and available resources.

In this episode Ryan Matthews, the new “Director of Communications and Media Relations for The Ohio Farm Bureau shares his professional background in the field. In addition, he discusses the important work of the Farm Bureau.

Ty Higgins discusses his seven-year tenure as Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations at the Ohio Farm Bureau and shares the important work done in the efforts of farmer insurance benefits and mental health. He also talks about his upcoming new role as General Manager of The Ohio Ag Net, Country Journal and preliminary goals.

In this episode Nick Zachrich, Manager of the Farm Science Review provides a capsulized overview of the event.

In this episode, Judy Noel, Executive Director and Carly Brock, Board President of the Lison, Ohio Chamber of Commerce provide a highly engaging and detailed overview of the upcoming 57th Annual johnny Appleseed Festival in Lisbon scheduled for September 20th and September 21st. Specific topics covered include: *festival history *overall festival hours and schedule *kick-off breakfast *Event Parad...

In this episode, Scott Stump, CEO of The National FFA andFFA Foundation provides an ultra-informative overview of the National FFAOrganization and The FFA Foundation. Specific topics covered include: *Membership growth in the last year *Highlights of the current FFA Strategic Plan includingadoption of “The Statement of Belonging, “The New Student Engagement TravelGrants, added partnerships involvi...

In this episode, Kara De Alvare, Marketing Director for the city of Holland, Michigan and Farmers Market Coordinator along with Seth Leutzinger, of Leutzinger’s Fruit and Veggies Farm of Shelby, Michigan provide an overview of the late summer/fall farmers market and the Leutzinger farm participation.  Specific topics covered include review of early summer market season, the late summer and fall ma...

In this segment, Brian Baldridge, Director of The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides an invaluable summary of the involvement of the Ohio Department of Agriculture at The Ohio State Fair and some of the Department’s on-going focus work areas. Specific topics covered include history of involvement in the fair, major related components (ride and amusement inspections, weights and measurement, T...

Andi Wolfe, a retired Scientist and renowned artist and sculptor shares her captivating fine arts story of work in the field and her initial start-up. Topics covered include her work in different types of fine art including sculpting, watercolors, acrylic, Plein art painting, her pieces on display at the fair, and more. Catch her story & view the exhibit!

All-Ohio Youth Choir and All Ohio Band at the Ohio State Fair provides a great overview of these important components of The Ohio State Fair. Ed Gallagher shares his personal story of involvement, the history of these groups, scope of participation, this year’s choir performance theme, the band’s repertoire, appearance info, member application requirements and more.!

Erin Reed, Executive Director of Recovery Ohio takes us inside the important quality of life work of their organization in providing invaluable assistance to individuals dealing with mental health challenges and with drug/alcohol issues. During “Mental Health Awareness Day @ The Ohio State Fair,” Erin provided an invaluable overview of the resource services that their organization covers including...

In this segment, Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President of The Ohio Pork Council shares a highly informative and interesting overview of the involvement of The Ohio Pork Council’s involvement at The Ohio State Fair. Specific topics covered include mission of the organization, her role, history of the Ohio Pork Council @ the Fair, areas of participation (The Rib-Off Competition, Swine Show, special c...

Professional One-Man Band Musician Eric Hines shares his entertainment involvement in a highly amusing and captivating manner. He covers his start-up story, performance highlights, instrument types, participation at The Ohio State Fair and more.!

Jason Fallon, Marketing, Social Media and Special Events Manager for The Ohio Department of Natural Resources shares a highly passionate and informative summary of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 8-acre park at the Ohio State Fair. Special Areas covered include park popular attractions (“Smokey the Bear,” Fishing, Kayaks, Demonstrations, Log Rolling, role of the organization at the Fair,...

In this segment, Jess West, Public Relations & Marketing Director for the Ohio State Fair provides a highly engaging overview of the current fair. Specific topics covered include fair schedule, tickets, free entertainment, grandstand acts, unique fair food, junior fair, and much more! This is a great primer that you’ll want to catch before coming out to the fair!

Brett Martin, Junior Fair Exhibitor @ The Ohio State Fair, shares his interesting story of raising swine. He covers his early farm experiences, the extensive preparation for preparing his swine competition, the Junior Fair Judging process elements, tips for raising for competition and more!

Madeline Emrick, a Public Relations Intern at this summer’s Ohio State Fair takes us on a highly informative and interesting journey into her work. Specific topics covered include intern application, types of public relations duties performed, biggest skill lessons gleaned, advice for college students interested in becoming a public relations intern at the fair and much more!

A mega shoutout and thanks to all the sponsors who made the event possible @ The OHIO State Fair. Thank you for your ongoing support.!

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of The Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging and informative overview of this year’s premier event scheduled for August 7-17th in Des Moines. Specific topics covered include fair theme, fair hours, schedule and admission fees, unique contests, fair food (including food sticks), fair kick-off parade on August 6th, grandstand feature ac...

In this episode, Ashli Winerich, Program specialist, Advocacy, Literacy and Ag-Based Experiences, Program and events Division of the National FFA Organization provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the recent National FFA Next Gen Conference held in Philadelphia. Specific topics covered include 1. FFA selection Process 2. Special conference Ag field trips to Walter. B. Saul High Sc...

In this episode, Anne Weeks, Board member and Public Relations Coordinator for the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the upcoming 76th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show scheduled for July 17-20 at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific topics covered include event origins/steam thresher demonstrations/exhibits/ the Grand Frid...

In this episode, Adam Heffron, Executive Director of The Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds provides a highly engaging “inside look” at this July’s premier Ohio State Fair. Specific topics covered include: Fair prices, gate admission times, free entertainment, special concerts at the Celeste Center, fair demonstrations, exhibits, fair amusement rides, The Junior Fair and Livestock Auction, Fin...