Farm Traveler

My favorite topic, GMOs! Today we talk with Michael Stebbins of GMO Answers. GMO Answers is a fantastic website that thoroughly explains the science and research behind GMOs. Michael will explain the GMOs available today and how several government agencies like the USDA, FDA, and EPA all have regulations in place to ensure GMOs are not only safe for consumption but also safe for the environment. W...

On this episode of the Monday Show, friend Brent Williams and I talk about what he has learned and a cool business in Jackson County, FL. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! https://thefarmtraveler.com/ Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcas...

Our guest today is Jim Blome, CEO of Calyxt. Calyxt is a plant-based technology company that is working on developing plants to not only be healthier for consumers, but also healthier for the planet. Through gene-editing, scientists at Calyxt are able to create plants with healthier oil levels, completely remove trans fats, and create crops with higher yields. In our interview today, Jim will expl...

In this AG 101 episode, I'll tell you some information about Carbon Farming and how it can reduce agriculture's impact on the environment. Podcast interview with Mitchell Hora: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/43-making-row-crops-more-sustainable-field-work-podcast/id1458246439?i=1000463960906 Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Be sure to check out...

Mike Jackson is the founder of Kentucky Greens in Louisville, Kentucky. With Kentucky Greens, Mike is growing hydroponic micro-greens, lettuce, and other produce. Not only is he venturing in the hydroponic industry, Mike is also trying to change a huge problem many of us are completely unaware of, the lack of fresh, nutritious food in corner stores. Many low income families rely on these convenien...

Earl Herrick is the founder of Earl's Organic Produce, a California based produce distributor located in San Francisco. In our interview today, Earl will explain how he started the company at the Golden Gate Park, his thoughts on how organic can feed the world, how they are working around the Coronavirus, and how he works with both growers and consumers to better the organic produce market. https:...

Ep 5 of the Monday show. Some of my random thoughts on the podcasting process. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The host of Booze Traveler is our guest today (trying to contain excitement) Jack Maxwell! Jack and I will talk about his start and how he landed a Booze Traveler.  He also has a new project, The High Road with Jack Maxwell, in which he explores the booming hemp industry and the many ways people are using it. Sit back and get ready for an awesome episode. And if you like, feel free to crack open a...

On the Monday Show, I talk with Ryan Goodman, aka the Beef Runner, about COVID-19's impact on the Beef Industry. Beef Runner Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beef-runner-podcast-running-and-travel-fueled-by-beef/id1088344935 Beef Runner on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AgricultureProud Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler i...

Michelle Miller, aka the Farm Babe, is a farmer, Ag speaker, advocate, myth-buster, and the list pretty much goes on a country mile. In our interview today, Michelle will talk to us about how her path lead her from Los Angeles to farming in Iowa and becoming one of the most popular agriculture influencers out there. Michelle will also touch base on fear-mongering labels, Glyphosate, and her though...

Ep 3 of the Monday Show features the Three Amigos: Matthew Warren, Ben Hall, and yours truly, Trevor. We three best friends talk about what we've learned from the podcast and what we would like to learn about in the future of Farm Traveler! Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network fo...

Behind Google, the largest search engine in the world is YouTube. People love learning and watching other people. Whether it's learning to fix a stove, or watching a new dance craze. And when it comes to farming, people love learning from actual farmers on what goes on behind the scenes. Our guest today is Zach Johnson, possibly the biggest farming personality on YouTube with almost half a million...

Today we chat with the most patient person who also proofreads everything on Farm Traveler, Allie! Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Farm Traveler is part of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective, the Podcast Network for the Outdoors-man. Checkout all of the Waypoint Outdoor Collective Podcasts HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

Season 2 is here! Our first guest is April Clayton, Ph. D., with Red Apple Orchard. With season 2, we will be learning more about the differences and similarities between organic and conventional agriculture. April just so happens to do both types of production with her apple and cherry operations. In our interview today, April and I will chat about her background, the orchards organic and convent...

Welcome to the start of season 2! As mentioned in the episode, check out the links below for more information on helping farmers during COVID-19 and how you can get farm fresh produce! Subscribe to the Newsletter. Receive a free guide on how YOU can help farmers! Head over to the link below for all the links mentioned in this episode! https://thefarmtraveler.com/2020/04/20/update-how-to-help-farme...

When you hear Tennessee you might think about Gatlinburg, the "moonshine" tastings, and the Great Smokey Mountains. Or maybe you're a huge college football fan and picture Neyland Stadium, aka Rocky Top, and the mascot, Smokey. Whatever you might picture is probably not agriculture, despite it being the largest industry in the state. Our guest today is Matthew McClanahan, an Ag Lawyer, Advocate, a...

Our guest on the show today is Jason Medows, pharmacist, rancher, and podcaster of the show Ag State of Mind. Jason started his podcast to help start the conversation on mental health in agriculture and how it is impacting farms across the country. Be sure to check out Jason's Podcast on your podcast app of choice as well as www.agstateofmind.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ag-state-of-m...

Dr. Jack Payne is the University of Florida’s Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources and the leader of the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, known as IFAS. Dr. Payne previously held positions at Iowa State, Utah State, Texas A&M, and Penn State. He also served as the national director of conservation for Ducks Unlimited. He has led IFAS for nearly 10 years. He ha...

Former National FFA Advisor, Dr. Larry Case was appointed by the United States Department of Education in 1984 as the education specialist for agriculture, agribusiness, and natural resources education, one of his many responsibilities included his time spent as the National Advisor. During his tenure, FFA membership grew a tremendous amount, the organization's named changed, and numerous educatio...

Row cropping isn't easy. Neither is pork production. Motherhood surely isn't a walk in the park either. Now imagine doing all three!   Kylie Epperson is a row crop farmer, pork producer, and mother on their family farm. She is also a fellow podcaster with Midwest Farm Wives podcast which shares advice on farm life and motherhood. On top of all that, Kylie is also an avid agriculture advocate! Subs...

Our guests today are David Plummer and Michael Ferguson from Illinois based Aerial Influence. David and Michael will both explain how drone technology has changed in recent years, the many uses of drones in the agriculture industry, and what regulations drone pilots must follow. They will also tell us how police and fire departments are starting to use drones by aiding in search and rescue operati...

Our guest today is Mark Stock, who along with his brother Ron, co-founded BigIron Auctions, which focuses on large equipment auctions and offers both weekly onsite and online auctions. Mark will explain the journey he and his brother took from growing up on a farm to becoming successful entrepreneurs and how their auctions take advantage of the internet to bring potential buyers equipment from all...

Paul Hoff is THE most interesting man in the world. Enjoy a look into his mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going viral can lead to some pretty neat opportunities like going on talk shows or even just having your message reach millions of people. Our guest today went viral just a few months ago (Sept 2019) in an attempt to fight some popular false claims about the agriculture industry. Amanda Radke is an Agriculture Speaker, Beef Blogger, pretty much a jack of all trades. Amanda has a background in Ag C...

Our guest today is Ryan Lefers is the co-founder of Red Sea Farms located in Saudi Arabia. He is now putting his experience to work by doing his part to help develop technologies that help feed the world. In our interview today, Ryan will explain the process of growing plants in saltwater and what the farmer/consumer relationship is like in Saudi Arabia. https://www.redseafarms.com/ Subscribe to t...