Safety Glasses Required-From Shop to Farm

In this episode we get to talk to Charlie Abee.  Charlie is currently teaching at College of the Sequoias (COS) in the area of agriculture mechanics and specializes in ag irrigation.  Charlie has been in the teaching profession for 15 years and taught high school before moving into his current role.  Charlie was in the neighborhood working with some local farmers so we took the opportunity to get...

In this free for all episode we talk about anything but our normal topics.  Topics range from sports, fantasy teams, books, GRE, and who knows what else.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out...

Coming out of CATA there was some discussion on Facebook about the Ag Mechanics Curricular Code.  We talk about some points that were brought up and how John and myself read the code.  We also offer our suggestion on what should be done going forward in the future.  If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also...

In this episode we dicuss the week of CATA summer conference, what we are looking forward to and share some clean funny stories about past conferences.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out o...

This episode Johnny and I wrote up 10 questions each and then quizzed each other.  This was really fun and you can play along too and see how you would have scored against us.   If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired....

In this 103rd episode we talk about the importance of graduation and what is means for your students.  Johnny also gives us a history lesson on education over the years.  If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.c...

In this episode Daniel Peden.  Daniel is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Plant Science and soon will start the Masters program in Plant Sicence.  Daniel comes to use from Turlock High School and like most of our guest was involved the the FFA program taking full advantage of that program.  Daniel is somebody that is always working on something from the reasearch projects or project...

In this episode we let the students (Nick, Ayden, and John) run the show.  This may be the last time we let this happen, but let us know how you think they did. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Che...

Finally hit episode 100.  We look back at the start of this fun little adventure we started two and half years ago.  Remembering some of the best moments and guests that we have had.  We are looking forward to the next 100.  Thank you to all of listeners and guest that have made this podcast a success. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check ou...

In this episode we talk about experts.  What is an expert, do you consider yourself an expert and how we feel like you can become an expert.  If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube p...

In this episode we recap the FFA Field day and how things went, issues/problems and how much we enjoy putting them. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

In this episode Ayden Garcia.  Ayden is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Agrcitultural Mechanics.  Ayden comes to us from Chowchilla High School were his was active in the FFA program.  We have had the pleasure of not only having Ayden as a student, but also get to work with him across the yard where he is a student assistant in the maintain...

In this episode Johnny and I discuss midterms, unit tests and the value they provide to us as teachers.   Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full len...

In this episode Johnny and I talk about CATA Regional meetings and some changes that we believe need to happen to help beneift our members. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also chec...

In this episode John Rowe.  John is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Agrcitultural Mechanics.  John is from the Merced area and was a very invovled in the agriculture program at Merced High when he was student.  He has been taking lots of Mechanics classes to further his eduction and with his knowledge and enthusiasm we know John will make a...

In this episode Johnny and I talk about the World Ag Expo and our experience there, new technologies and other information we gathered from the show.  I apologize for my audio we had some technical difficulties and I did my best to get the my audio for you to hear. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have...

In this weeks episode we talk about the old school vs new school and the pros and cons of both.  This topic may stir up some debate so feel free to let us know if you agree or disagree with what said. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@g...

In this episode we have a moment of silence for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers.  We also talk about the perceptions and duties of a Ag Mechanics teacher.  Why so many are getting burned out and how we can help each other to get through the ruff patches in this career. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcas...

We are chaning the format slightly and with the full episodes and tailgate combined we are officially on our 90th episode.  We are still going to be having tailgate and full episodes just not always one right after the other.  In this weeks episode we talk about how we troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise and the different approaches that you can take.   Our Pateron account will sta...

In this episode Darrel Chang.  Darrel is currently working in the MAG program at Reedley College.  Darrel may be new to this profession, but he speaks like he has been teacher for years.  Darrel has had the opportunity to work in a few different industries which allows him to bring in a wealth of experience that makes him a great teacher.  We have enjoyed getting to know him and are happy that we...

In this tailgate we talk about the new score card for the Mechanized Agricultural Technology (MAT) contest.  This is all for the new juding tabs program Judging Card that all State Finals contest will be moving to.  It was also Johnny's 40th birthday the other day. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also...

This weeks episode is part 3 of our discussion on the Mechanics CDEs.  This week we talk about the Fabrication Contest and the Ag Mechanics Fair CDE.   If you are looking for information about the Fabrication Contest contact Jeff Kirby jkirby@yosemiteusd.org  or Brian Donovan bdonovan@kingsburghigh.com If you are looking for information about the Ag Mechanics Fair CDE contact Dan Crookham DCrookha...

In this tailgate we talk about the annoying fads and genral things that students do. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   Check out our YouTube pages: John   Chris  

This weeks episode is part 1 of our discussion on the Mechanics CDEs.  This week we talk about the Farm Power and Agriculture Mechanics contests.  We talk about the pros and cons and give some advice to help coach these teams. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full leng...

In this tailgate we talk about John's bad, but not so bad day.  We talk about how we can aviod issues with setting up labs and how we handle when things go wrong. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is  SGRpodcast@gmail.com   Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link  https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/   C...