That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Judy Noel, Executive Director and Carly Brock, Board President of the Lison, Ohio Chamber of Commerce provide a highly engaging and detailed overview of the upcoming 57th Annual johnny Appleseed Festival in Lisbon scheduled for September 20th and September 21st. Specific topics covered include: *festival history *overall festival hours and schedule *kick-off breakfast *Event Parad...

In this episode, Scott Stump, CEO of The National FFA andFFA Foundation provides an ultra-informative overview of the National FFAOrganization and The FFA Foundation. Specific topics covered include: *Membership growth in the last year *Highlights of the current FFA Strategic Plan includingadoption of “The Statement of Belonging, “The New Student Engagement TravelGrants, added partnerships involvi...

In this episode, Kara De Alvare, Marketing Director for the city of Holland, Michigan and Farmers Market Coordinator along with Seth Leutzinger, of Leutzinger’s Fruit and Veggies Farm of Shelby, Michigan provide an overview of the late summer/fall farmers market and the Leutzinger farm participation.  Specific topics covered include review of early summer market season, the late summer and fall ma...

In this segment, Brian Baldridge, Director of The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides an invaluable summary of the involvement of the Ohio Department of Agriculture at The Ohio State Fair and some of the Department’s on-going focus work areas. Specific topics covered include history of involvement in the fair, major related components (ride and amusement inspections, weights and measurement, T...

Andi Wolfe, a retired Scientist and renowned artist and sculptor shares her captivating fine arts story of work in the field and her initial start-up. Topics covered include her work in different types of fine art including sculpting, watercolors, acrylic, Plein art painting, her pieces on display at the fair, and more. Catch her story & view the exhibit!

All-Ohio Youth Choir and All Ohio Band at the Ohio State Fair provides a great overview of these important components of The Ohio State Fair. Ed Gallagher shares his personal story of involvement, the history of these groups, scope of participation, this year’s choir performance theme, the band’s repertoire, appearance info, member application requirements and more.!

Erin Reed, Executive Director of Recovery Ohio takes us inside the important quality of life work of their organization in providing invaluable assistance to individuals dealing with mental health challenges and with drug/alcohol issues. During “Mental Health Awareness Day @ The Ohio State Fair,” Erin provided an invaluable overview of the resource services that their organization covers including...

In this segment, Cheryl Day, Executive Vice President of The Ohio Pork Council shares a highly informative and interesting overview of the involvement of The Ohio Pork Council’s involvement at The Ohio State Fair. Specific topics covered include mission of the organization, her role, history of the Ohio Pork Council @ the Fair, areas of participation (The Rib-Off Competition, Swine Show, special c...

Professional One-Man Band Musician Eric Hines shares his entertainment involvement in a highly amusing and captivating manner. He covers his start-up story, performance highlights, instrument types, participation at The Ohio State Fair and more.!

Jason Fallon, Marketing, Social Media and Special Events Manager for The Ohio Department of Natural Resources shares a highly passionate and informative summary of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources 8-acre park at the Ohio State Fair. Special Areas covered include park popular attractions (“Smokey the Bear,” Fishing, Kayaks, Demonstrations, Log Rolling, role of the organization at the Fair,...

In this segment, Jess West, Public Relations & Marketing Director for the Ohio State Fair provides a highly engaging overview of the current fair. Specific topics covered include fair schedule, tickets, free entertainment, grandstand acts, unique fair food, junior fair, and much more! This is a great primer that you’ll want to catch before coming out to the fair!

Brett Martin, Junior Fair Exhibitor @ The Ohio State Fair, shares his interesting story of raising swine. He covers his early farm experiences, the extensive preparation for preparing his swine competition, the Junior Fair Judging process elements, tips for raising for competition and more!

Madeline Emrick, a Public Relations Intern at this summer’s Ohio State Fair takes us on a highly informative and interesting journey into her work. Specific topics covered include intern application, types of public relations duties performed, biggest skill lessons gleaned, advice for college students interested in becoming a public relations intern at the fair and much more!

A mega shoutout and thanks to all the sponsors who made the event possible @ The OHIO State Fair. Thank you for your ongoing support.!

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of The Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging and informative overview of this year’s premier event scheduled for August 7-17th in Des Moines. Specific topics covered include fair theme, fair hours, schedule and admission fees, unique contests, fair food (including food sticks), fair kick-off parade on August 6th, grandstand feature ac...

In this episode, Ashli Winerich, Program specialist, Advocacy, Literacy and Ag-Based Experiences, Program and events Division of the National FFA Organization provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the recent National FFA Next Gen Conference held in Philadelphia. Specific topics covered include 1. FFA selection Process 2. Special conference Ag field trips to Walter. B. Saul High Sc...

In this episode, Anne Weeks, Board member and Public Relations Coordinator for the Miami Valley Steam Threshers Association provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the upcoming 76th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show scheduled for July 17-20 at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific topics covered include event origins/steam thresher demonstrations/exhibits/ the Grand Frid...

In this episode, Adam Heffron, Executive Director of The Ohio Expo Center and State Fairgrounds provides a highly engaging “inside look” at this July’s premier Ohio State Fair. Specific topics covered include: Fair prices, gate admission times, free entertainment, special concerts at the Celeste Center, fair demonstrations, exhibits, fair amusement rides, The Junior Fair and Livestock Auction, Fin...

In this episode, Christine white, Chief Program Officer with the National FFA provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the innovative “Farmbeats for Students Program.”Specific topics covered include program definition, use of micro-bits technology, collaboration with program developer Microsoft, teacher orientation and on-going training on the program, curriculum content, success sto...

In this episode, Ohio Department of Agriculture Brian Baldrige and Chief Ride Inspector Ron Dean, of the Division of Amusement Ride Safety and Fairs provide a comprehensive overview of Ohio Fairs safety. Specific topics covered include overall scope of Ohio Fairs, major support avenues of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, inspection process steps of amusement rides, Medway activity inspection, t...

In this episode, Kelsey Allan, Director of Operations at The Vancouver Washington Farmers Market provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the Spring and Early Summer Market Seasons. Specific topics covered include market community impact, diversity of market products, market vendor success stories, operation at both Vancouver markets (Downtown and East Vancouver), market special even...

In this episode, Kara De Alvare, Holland MichiganMarketing Director and Hollard Farmers Market Manager provides a highlyengaging and informative overview of happenings at the Holland Farmers Marketthis spring and what the early summer season will bring. Specific topics covered include scope of spring/earlysummer produce items, new vendors, market special events & programs, specialmarket niche,...

In this episode, Brenda Ernzen, Co-Manager of the Dewitt Iowa Farmers Market and Kim Swhwarzkopf, a market vendor and co-owner of "A Spotted Apron" provide a highly informative overview of the market, specific topics covered include Scope & Diversity of the market products, theme weeks, market special events, schedules, new vendors, vendor involvement and much more!

In this episode, Molly. A. Ball, CRPF, President of the National FFA Foundation and Chief Marketing Officer of the National FFA provides a highly engaging overview of the work of the foundation. Specific topics covered include Foundation history, the yearly operation of the foundation, National Give FFA day, FFA Alumni Groups, Impact success stories, action plan and much more!

In this episode, Kathy Custer, Manager of the Union County Ohio Farmers Market provides a highly informative overview of the market including: * Market History *Diversity of Vendors *Market Schedule *Special Events *Customer Market tips and much more! You'll want to catch this show to hear how successful farmers market continues to evolve.