Farmside Chat

Running a Christmas tree farm isn't for the faint of heart. It can take over a decade of hard work and uncertainty before a tree is ready to be sold, but there is a lot of joy that comes along with it as well. Tree farms often provide lasting memories for families with activities such as cutting your own tree and sleigh rides - even Saint Nick can make an appearance!   On this episode of Farmside...

Farmers and ranchers across the country work tirelessly every day to produce food for the U.S. and the world, but there can be a disconnect between what consumers hear about their food and the facts. Through social media, there is a growing opportunity for farmers and ranchers to connect directly with consumers to dispel misconceptions about food and share agriculture's story.   On this episode of...

There is a long history of soldiers going back to the farm dating back to George Washington. For Veterans, the transition from soldier to farmer is a natural one: the outdoor lifestyle, the long hours working rain or shine, the unpredictability and knowledge that people are depending on you.   On today's Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Laura and Chris Varhola two Veter...

Young Farmer and Rancher Committee Chair Alisha Schwertner chats with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about training and empowering the next generation of farmers and ranchers to tell agriculture's story.

Oklahoma dietician and farmer Sheri Glazier chats with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about the misconceptions when it comes to food and nutrition and the importance ag education.

Connecticut farmers Terry and Jamie Jones chat with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about their direct marketing efforts and how focusing on agri-tourism on the farm has resulted in a deep connection with their suburban community.

Dr. Marcus Bernard, President of MANRRS (Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources and Related Sciences) and Associate Professor at Kentucky State University chats with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about empowering minority youth and enhancing opportunities to shape the future of agriculture.

Four brothers Ben, David, Daniel and Andrew Volleman chat with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about life on a dairy farm and how their family operation delivers its products straight to consumers using innovative and sustainable technology.

Fourth-generation cotton and alfalfa grower Nancy Caywood of Arizona chats with Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall about the impact of the drought out west, her farm's conservation story and her ag literacy efforts.

Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Beth Crandall, the owner of the 2020 Farm Dog of the Year and Utah Rancher, and Nicole Postin, Nestle' Purina Pet Care Representative, to discuss the Farm Dog of the Year Contest as it enters its fifth year.

Shannon Anderson, author of Feeding Minds Press latest book "I Love Strawberries", chats with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about her book which chronicles the journey of a young girl determined to grow her own strawberries.

The American Connection Project's goal is to bridge the rural digital divide. We discuss the importance of broadband access to rural America and the vital role it plays in supporting and sustaining those communities around the country with Patrick Garry, an American Connection Corps Fellow, and Bruce Tiffany, a Minnesota Farmer and Lead for Minnesota Board Member.

US Farmers and Ranchers in Action CEO Erin Fitzgerald chats with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about agriculture's sustainability gains and how farmers and ranchers are partners in addressing the challenges of a changing climate.

Description: Alaskan goat dairy farmer, Kelli Foreman, chats with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about how she built her dairy business from the ground up and has become a local staple for education and fresh ice cream.

Poinsettia and fresh-cut flower grower Frank Arnosky of Texas chats with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about the joys and challenges of growing the centerpiece bloom of the holidays.

Oregon farmer and YF&R Chair Jon Iverson and Indiana farmer Allison McKain join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to unpack some of the biggest misconceptions around agriculture. From climate to animal care, they do a little myth-busting as they share stories directly from their farms.

National 4-H Council CEO Jennifer Sirangelo chats with AFBF President, and 4-H alum, Zippy Duvall about how 4-H is channeling Gen Z's passion for change to boost innovation and continue to drive agriculture forward.

Dick Peixoto, first generation farmer and founder of Lakeside Organic Gardens in California, shares with AFBF President Zippy Duvall how growing his business from the soil up with a focus on cultivating a spirit of family has yielded a fruitful harvest on the farm and beyond.

Trevor Bales, 6 th  generation Arizona hay farmer, joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss the changes his family farm has seen in its long history, the challenges facing Western farmers today and the opportunities through social media to connect with farmers and consumers around the country.

Florida watermelon grower Kevin Sanchez joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to chat about all that goes into sustainably growing one of America's favorite summer treats.

Pollinators are critical workers on America's farms, and farmers across the country are taking steps to promote healthy habitats to keep pollinators thriving. In the first half of this episode, Iowa Farm Bureau President Craig Hill discusses how efforts across the Midwest are preserving Monarch butterflies. Then, North Carolina farmer Kamal Bell shares his beekeeping knowledge and how Sankofa Farm...

National FFA President Doster Harper and Secretary Anna Mathis share the exciting pathways for the next generation of agriculturalists and discuss with AFBF President Zippy Duvall how the future of agriculture is being shaped today.

Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot joins AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss how communities have come together over the last year to ensure food is getting from the farm to those who need it most.

Innovators and entrepreneurs play a key role in helping farmers find solutions to help keep their businesses efficient and sustainable. AFBF President Zippy Duvall chats with Andrew Rose of MidAtlantic Farm Credit on how investments can drive this innovative work on and off the farm, and then with 2021 Farm Bureau Entrepreneurs of the Year, Riley Clubb and James Christopher Hall, who developed Har...

What will be the greatest opportunities and most pressing challenges facing agriculture and the food supply chain as we head into 2021? Land O' Lakes CEO Beth Ford joined AFBF President Zippy Duvall for a fireside chat at the 2021 AFB Virtual Convention to discuss what's on the horizon and how agriculture can move forward stronger together.