In Ohio Country Today

This episode celebrates the Ohio Agricultural Council 2021 Hall of Fame Class.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Barry Ward, Leader for Production Business Management and Director of OSU Income Tax School for OSU Extension.

Stories from Farm Science Review that include Adam Sharp from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and Glen Arnold Field Specialist, Manure Nutrient Management.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jodi Willeke who along and her husband Michael own and manage Crimson Lane a wedding and event center on their farm in Ada, Ohio.  She appears courtesy of one of our sponsors Dye Real Estate & Land Company. crimsonlanevenue.com dyerealestate.com

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tom Fontana, Director of Research and Education with the Ohio Soybean Council to discuss GrowNex Gen - designed to work with teachers to make the connection of science and agriculture in their classrooms. soyohio.org grownextgen.org

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Farm Science Review Manager Nick Zachrich as they discuss the 2021 show, what to expect, what's new and how the show comes together every year. for.osu.edu 

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Jane Timken, former Chair of the Ohio GOP and current candidate for the U.S. Senate seat in 2022 to replace Rob Portman. https://janetimkenforohio.com

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tom Fontana from the Ohio Soybean Council to discuss GrowNextGen that brings agriculture science to the classroom by providing real-world educational tools to engage the next generation workforce. Also Brent Maas from Wilson Trailers to discuss their goose-neck stock trailer products and the history of the company as well as their relationship with Midway Trailers &amp...

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Dave Smith from Freshwater Farms in Urbana, Ohio to talk about Aquaculture here in Ohio and the annual Fish and Shrimp Festival held at his farm. Dan is also joined by Kent Holmes Marketing Manager from Apple Farm Service to discuss their annual Combine Clinics. 

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Andrea Gillespie from Republic Mills, Incorporated is a family owned and operated manufacturing facility specializing in various agricultural and non-agricultural capacities.

Host Dan Wilson is Joined by Co-Host Gary Jackson Tom Fontana fort he Ohio Soybean Council talking about "Grow-Next-Gen" and John Sites from Great Plains talking about tillage equipment.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dan Hilfinger from Central State University Extension Educator discussing incubator farms in underserved communities in Ohio.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. James Uphouse from Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio to discuss the new Agricultural Program there and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service about the upcoming Combine Clinics.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Natalie Monroe Communications Director from the Farmer Veteran  Coalition -  the nation’s largest nonprofit organization assisting veterans–and currently serving members–of the Armed Forces to embark on careers in agriculture. Join our mission of mobilizing veterans to feed America.  

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kyle Koehler, Chair of the Agriculture and Conservation Committee in the Ohio House - Kyle represents the 79th District and discusses the 2022-2023 Budget Bill and what is in it for Agriculture.

Host Dan Wilson and Co-Host Gary Jackson are joined by Ashley McDonald from Ohio Proud,  Kirk Merritt form the Ohio Soybean Council - Dan Corcoran talks about High oleic soybeans - and Kent Holmes from Apple Farm Service to discuss their "Auction Services" 

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Brad Reynolds Director of Communications from the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association  - Anthony Bush a Corn, Wheat and Soybean grower from Morrow County and a board member of the OCWGA  - Janie Weisman discussing the Ag Pack and the Ag Rally &   Kelly Potoczny with Spitzer Motors in Mansfield home of the 2021  Ohio Ag Rally.

Host Dan Wilson talks with Anthony Barwick program leader for Community and Economic Development at Central State University and Chris Henney form the Ohio Agribusiness Association.

Host Dan Wilson talks with Ty Higgins Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations, to discuss Mental Health Awareness Month and The Yvonne Lesicko Memorial Fund;  Pat Driscoll President & CEO Certified Agriculture / AgPack regarding changes to the Ag Pack program and Ag Rally in June 2021, and Dan Recker Agronomy Division Manager Mercer Landmark with a Crop Update and Spring Planting...

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Kelly Burns Executive Director, Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation to discuss their grants, scholarships and innovative programming.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Tony Rieman - Regional Sales Manager for Rodoc Leasing Sales and Service and Midway Trailers - a family owned and operated business with locations in Delphos, Dayton and St. Marys, Ohio - They are Ohio's only Authorized Timpte Hopper dealer and top trailer and plow provider for utility trailers, cargo/enclosed trailers, equipment trailers, livestock trailers, car...

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Andrea Gillespie - Republic Mills, Inc./Farrier's Magic to discuss the various products they produce- a family owned business specializing in the manufacturing of livestock feed, organic fertilizer and garden products, custom pellets, blending, and toting as well as a premium line of supplements, and complete performance feeds.

Host Dan Wilson is joined by Dr. Prosper Doamekpor, 4-H Youth development leader at Central State University to discuss 4-H programs, summer camps and more.

Co-Host Alan Davis discusses updates to the H2Ohio Program and the recent incentive payments distributed to farmers in Northwest Ohio. Alan is joined by Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda and participating farmers in the program Mark Siebeneck and Jeff Duling .

Host Dan Wilson welcomes Frank Burkett, President the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as they discuss Ag Week an annual event that sets the tone for OFBF policy work. Topics include property rights, broadband access to our rural communities, water quality and more.