That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging and informative preview of the Premier Iowa State Fair scheduled from August13-23rd in Des Moines, Iowa... Specific Topics covered included: *Fair History *Fair Theme *The Giant Kick-off Parade *Focus on America 250 special exhibits *The VIP Area Activities*Grandstand Entertainment *Free En...

In this episode, Rene Carauso of ReneCaruso. Life and Pete Emmons of That's Agra-Tastic  provide a collaborative overview of cultivating a balanced, positive lifestyle on the Farm. Emmons covers factors on the farm causing mental health issues/key indicators of high stress and crisis resources. Carauso focuses on: *The importance and impact of nutrition and diet on wellbeing *Gut health*Energy...

In this episode, Trey Myers, National FFA Officers President and Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank provide a highly informative and engaging overview of the National FFA Officers January trip to Japan. Specific topics covered include: *Program overview *Interaction with Japan Future Farmers high school groups *Meeting with U.S. Embassy personnel *Visits at markets, visit to an Ag &...

In this episode, Katherine Harrison, Owner/Operator of The Harrison Farm in Groveport, Ohio provides a highly informative and engaging overview of The Harrison Farm. 'Specific topics covered include: *Farm History *Farm Mission  *Sustainability practices *Overview of the Farm Animals & the Farmland *Interesting characteristics of sheep, goats, chickens, Meat Rabbits *Farm Products: Eggs, T...

In this episode, Ann Weeks Marketing manager of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the upcoming Annual Steam Threshers show scheduled for July 16-19 at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific topics covered include: *Daily show Schedule *Admission Rates *Special Activities *Kids Pedal pull event *Signature Grant Parade *Demonstration Activiti...

In This episode, Kelsey Allan, Director of Operations and Co-Interim Executive Director of The Vancouver, Washington Farmers Market and Avery Reynolds, Market Manager provide a highly informative and capsulized overview of the Premier Vancouver Farmers Market Scene. Specific topics covered include: · Market mission and core values · Value-based market curation · Year-round market impact · New mark...

In this episode, Kathy Custer, manager provides a detailed overview of the Union County Ohio Farmers Market with special focus on Market startup on the May 16th 8:30am to 11:30am in Partners Park on 6th Street in Uptown Marysville. Topics covered include: * Market 40th Anniversary * Market Offerings & Diversity * Kids activities * Market Assistance for individuals of lower income levels * Nati...

In this episode, Arica Hamilton, Organization Director of The Ohio Farm Bureau who focuses on Union, Madison, Delaware and Franklin Counties, and Lauren Prettyman-Brown, President of The Franklin County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees and Director of Communications and Member Experiences for The Ohio Agribusiness Association provide a highly engaging overview of Farm Bureau activities in these Centr...

In this episode, Ceyla Glowacki, National FFA Manager of Advocacy, Literacy and Ag-Based Experiences and Kolton Stolba (Missouri FFA Vice President and FFA SpeakAg Pioneers and Lauren Argotts, Indiana FFA Secretary and FFA Speak Pioneer member provide a highly engaging overview of the FFA SpeakAg Program and their participation in the recent "National AG Day" in Washington, D.C.Specific...

In this episode, Joe L. Martin, National FFA Program Specialist, Advocacy, Literacy & Ag Based Experiences, Emma Hamilton, President of Virginia FFA and Weston Sondeno, Montana FFA State Sentinel provide a highly engaging and informative overview of their January International Leadership Seminar trip to Spain. You are taken inside this exciting program experience for State FFA Officers and giv...

In this episode, Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation and Marketing Director of FFA provides a highly informative and engaging update on the work of the National FFA Foundation. Specific topics covered include: *Historical background of the FFA Foundation Mission and core values The Upcoming "National FFA Week" of Feb. 22-28th The Feb. 26th FFA Day of Giving The new Chapt...

In this episode, Duane Stateler of Stateler Family Farms, Past President of The Ohio Pork Council and current President of the National Pork Producers Council provides a highly engaging overview of the current pork industry status. Specific Topics covered include: *The Stateler Family Farms Operation *History and scope of The Ohio Pork Council *Mission and major current major focus areas of the Na...

In this episode, Kristina Villa and Ian McSweeney, Co-Executive Directors of The National Farmers Land Trust organization provide an outstanding capsulized overview of the Program. Specific Topics covered include: *Organization history *Core values of The Farmers Land Trust *Overview of The Farmland Commons Model *The Blue Rock Farm transition to a Farmland Commons and “Love of the Land documentar...

In this episode, Miguel Villarreal, Interim Co-Executive Director of the National Farm to School Network provides a captivating overview of the outstanding work being done by the organization. Specific topics covered include: *History *Mission and core values *Services provided *Annual Farm to School Month *Free Individual and Corporate Memberships *Program goals  *Changing federal nutritional gui...

In this episode, six individuals connected with FFA provide an outstanding capsulized overview of the new innovative FFA Pilot Chapter Connect Program. Show guests include: Lloyd Daley-Graham, National FFA Belonging & Engagement Manager Corey Flourney, National FFA Executive in Residence Carrie Bossard, Agriculture Teacher and Penn Yan Academy FFA Advisor Claire Sandstrom, Penn Yan Academy Sen...

In this episode, Valerie Graham, Executive Director of the Ohio Christmas Tree Association and Gary Hite, Board President & owner of Scioto Prairie farms of Marion, Ohio, provide a highly informative overview of the Ohio Christmas tree industry. Specific topics covered include: * History of Christmas trees * Scope of Ohio Christmas tree Industry * Types of Christmas trees and their characteris...

In this episode, Christy Eckstein, Executive Director of The Ohio Grape Industries Committee and Director of Marketing for The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides a highly engaging and value-added overview of Ohio’s outstanding Wine Industry. Specific topics covered include: *History of Ohio Wine *Scope and impact of the industry *Interesting facts about Ohio Vineyards *The role of The Ohio Gr...

In this episode, Tracy Sprout, 2025 National Runner-up Ms. Agriculture USA shares her inspiring life journey. Specific topics covered include: • Early youth experiences in Rising Sun, Maryland • Integration into the field of agriculture • Work with 4-H and County Fair • Her career path in the medical field • Assisting the family farm • Royalty path in Maryland • Award winning participation in the...

In this episode, Leslee Oden, President and chief executive officer of the National Turkey Federation and Alex Davidson, Senior Director of Public affairs provide a highly engaging view of current happenings. Specific Topics covered include: Scope of the Turkey Industry Consumption and preparation of Turkeys Federation Resources The White House Turkey Pardoning Annual National Turkey Federation co...

Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter Officers Graden McCreary (Student Advisor), Katie Sargent (Secretary) and Madison Warrix (Reporter) share the Chapter’s activity at the National Convention & Expo including their exciting competition in Agra-Science as a top ten finalist, their other planned activities at the event, their personal plans and Chapter takeaways.

Jill Hampshire, Director of Undergraduate Admission the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences shares a highly informative, capsulized overview of the College’s outstanding AG Program and opportunities for FFA members as they explore higher education.

Seth Derner, Co-Founder and Senior Consultant of Vievayic shares his personal FFA involvement and his career path including teaching, serving on the National FFA staff and finally co-founding “Vievayic. An extensive description of their training process is provided and a 10 Year virtual learning labs process with FFA members is shared.

Neil Bentley, Vice President of Marketing Strategies Agricultural Solutions for BASF NA provides a highly informative capsulized overview of BASF NA and discusses relevant career pathway opportunities for FFA members.

In his episode, Brandon Larimore, Executive Vice President of United Rendering Operations of Darling Ingredients provides a capsulized overview of Darling Ingredients and their extensive partnership with FFA including their outstanding “Blue Jacket Program.

Amy Grantz, Head FFA Advisor of the Dewitt Iowa FFA Chapter and Officers Taylor Houser (Treasurer). Carlee Garrity (Secretary and Luca Burken (Sentinel)describe their Convention plans and goals. In addition, they share some of their fall Chapter activities including Soil Sampling competitions, fruit sale, and more.