Farmside Chat

What does it take to grow the "perfect" Christmas tree? Johnny Wishon, owner of Wishon Evergreens in Sparta, North Carolina, joins AFBF President Duvall to discuss what happens the other 364 days a year to grow our favorite holiday centerpieces.

What are the key issues facing farm country leading up to the election? What is the importance of the rural vote? Sara Wyant, president of Agri-Pulse Communications, and Cody Lyon, AFBF's managing director of advocacy and political affairs programs, join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss.

Farm strength takes many forms and our rural communities are stronger when we come together to prioritize our mental health. AFBF President Zippy Duvall sits down with California farmer Tara Beaver Coronado and Colorado Farm Bureau Executive Vice President to discuss what tools and outlets are available to address rural stress and prioritize mental health.

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employee safety and the security of the food supply have been top priorities of farmers and food companies as the challenges of this crisis have unfolded. FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin and South Carolina farmer Chalmers Carr chat with AFBF President Duvall about what's next as the food chain adapts to major shifts in demand, as well as efforts on the farm a...

Farmers can't do the work of sustainability alone but rely on partnerships with innovative researchers and companies to provide the latest tools and technology for reducing their environmental footprint. Bayer crop scientist Dr. Calvin Treat and OptimaBio engineer Mark Maloney chat with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about the latest projects and cutting-edge technology from their companies.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at the newest book from Feeding Minds Press, "Chuck's Ice Cream Wish" with American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture executive director Daniel Meloy and illustrator Ward Jenkins.

Illinois Farm Bureau President Richard Guebert and Texas Farm Bureau President Russell Boening join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to share on-the-ground efforts from their members and staff to get food from the farm to those who need it most in this crisis.

AFBF President Zippy Duvall is joined by Minnesota beef producer Peter Bakken and AFBF Economist Michael Nepveux to discuss the challenges facing livestock markets during COVID-19.

Come rain or shine, farmers are caring for their land and resources, leading the way in agricultural sustainability. AFBF President Zippy Duvall gets down to the numbers on impact and greenhouse gas emissions with Chief Economist John Newton and talks with Washington apple grower April Clayton about how her family farm stays green.

As America's farmers rise to address challenges with the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, AFBF President Zippy Duvall and Executive Vice President Dale Moore discuss what agriculture faces moving forward and how farmers are doing their part to protect our food supply.

In agriculture, we talk about the disconnect between consumers and the farm. Most consumers are further removed from how their food is produced than generations before. Martin Otto, Chief Operating Officer of H-E-B and Arizona vegetable grower John Boelts join American Farm Bureau's Vice President of Communications Terri Moore to talk about the opportunity to share our story and connect with peopl...

The future of farming is bright with the opportunities technology and broadband bring to agriculture and rural America. In this episode, AFBF President Zippy Duvall chats with New York Farm Bureau President David Fisher and AFBF Program and Education Committee Chair Patti Fisher about their family farm in upstate New York, the importance of connecting with consumers, and their hopes for the future...

In this special episode of Farmside Chat, AFBF President Zippy Duvall reflects on the centennial of the America Farm Bureau and chats with Hall of Fame farm broadcaster Orion Samuelson about the history and future of American agriculture.

California Farm Bureau President Jamie Johansson and state board member Jenny Holtermann chat with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about the challenges and opportunities facing farmers across the Golden State.

Tennessee first-generation farmer and family nurse practitioner, Matt Niswander chats with AFBF President Zippy Duvall about his work to address the opioid crisis in rural America, and Illinois member Connie Gyorr shares her daughter Marisa's story in the hope of raising awareness and bringing healing to those struggling with addiction.

Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue about his mission in serving America's farmers and ranchers, the challenges and opportunities of modern farming, and what they both see on the horizon for U.S. agriculture.