Solving For Why with Danny Leckie

On this episode of Solving for Why, Danny Leckie sits down with Jeff Simmons, CEO of Elanco, to explore the intersection of innovation, agriculture, and hunger relief. From leading one of the world's top animal health companies to tackling food insecurity, Jeff shares his journey, his "why," and how partnerships like ours are making a real difference. Jeff Simmons Social Media & Elanco Information...

On this episode of Solving for Why, Adam Putnam sits down with Danny Leckie to share more about his work supporting local growers, expanding nutrition programs, and driving innovation in food systems. https://instagram.com/adam.putnam/ https://x.com/adamputnam https://www.ducks.org/ What’s Hatchin’ Notes: Https://www.givingtuesday.org/participate/  https://Wish.org/illinois/our-events  https://www...

On this episode of Solving for Why, Danny sits down with Leslee Oden, President and CEO of the National Turkey Federation, to discuss her leadership journey, the role of NTF in championing the turkey industry, some behind-the-scenes details of the annual Thanksgiving turkey pardon, and more!  https://www.instagram.com/homelessnancy/ https://www.instagram.com/natlturkeyfed/ https://www.eatturkey.or...

In this episode of Solving for Why, Danny sits down with Mitch Frazier, CEO of AgriNovus Indiana, to discuss the intersection of technology and agriculture and how a new category, HungerTech, is changing how we approach food security nationwide. https://x.com/mitchdf https://x.com/agrinovusin https://agrinovusindiana.com What’s Hatchin’ Notes: Expiration of the 2018 Farm Bill and Extension for 202...

In this episode, Danny, Mark and Christine discuss the catalysts behind Mark and Christine's work in the development space, lessons learned from working with leadership in agriculture, balancing personal and professional growth, and more." Mark & Christine Jewell Instagram Pages: https://www.instagram.com/markjewell/ https://www.instagram.com/thechristinejewell/ Keep Up With HATCH For Hunger & Fol...

On this episode of Solving For Why, Danny welcomes Marshal Sewell, founder of Mind Your Melon, a nonprofit raising awareness for mental health in agriculture. In this episode, Danny and Marshal discuss Marshal's experiences growing up on his family farm, the events that served as a catalyst for his advocacy and the launch of Mind Your Melon, and what the future of farmer mental health and wellbein...

On this episode of Solving For Why, Danny welcomes Natalie Kovarik, a rancher, advocate, storyteller, and host of the top-ranked agriculture podcast, Discover Ag. In this episode, Danny and Natalie discuss common misunderstandings when it comes to our knowledge of where our food comes from, the importance of visibility into this space, and how marketing and storytelling can transform entire indust...

On this episode of Solving For Why, Danny welcomes Fred Glass, CEO of Gleaners Food Bank located in Indianapolis, Indiana. In the episode, Fred and Danny discuss how Fred's experience growing up at his Dad's bar formed his understanding of food insecurity and the path that led him to Gleaners, a nationwide leader in the fight against hunger. About Fred:  Fred Glass is a prominent Indianapolis atto...

On the first episode of Solving For Why, Danny Leckie welcomes MPS Egg Farm's Co-CEO Sam Krouse. Sam discusses the lessons learned in being a part of a six-generation family business, and how eggs are the perfect protein to feed people and tackle hunger nationwide   Stay Current On MPS Egg Farms: https://mpseggfarms.com/ INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/mpseggfarms/   Keep Up With HATCH For Hunger & Follo...

Welcome to the Solving for Why podcast, the show where passion meets purpose in the fight against hunger. In this podcast, we bring you conversations with leaders who are on a mission to put nutritious food on every table, from farmers to food banks and everyone in between. We'll dive deep into their stories, uncover their motivations, and explore the "why" behind their work in this critical space...