That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Communications Director of the Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging, fun and detailed overview of the 2024 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines scheduled for August 8-18th. Specific topics covered include: Fair Theme, hours, Elwell Family Park Free events, Heritage contests, Livestock Exhibits by FFA & 4-H, Free Concerts, Featured Grandstand Entertainment, the...

In this episode, Christy Pence of the Pickaway County Fair provides a highly engaging preview of the upcoming Pickaway County Ohio Fair scheduled for June 15-22nd in Circleville, Ohio. Specific topics covered include fair history, the overall fair schedule, grandstand events, The Junior Fair segment, tips for fair attendees, "Pickaway's Perfect People Ag-Straganza special food drive, fair theme da...

In this episode, Renown Professional Butter Sculptor Sarah Pratt along with her daughters Hannah and Grace take us inside the world of butter sculpting for fairs and other events around the country. Specific topics include Sarah's start-up/ history of butter sculpting, Making the Famous Butter Cow, Tools, Interesting facts about butter, Butter Sculpting themes for fairs & other events, sculpti...

In this episode, 2023 National Teen Miss Agriculture USA Queen Mary Grace Menuey of Loudon County, Virginia shares her story. Specific topics covered include: school activities, 4-H Teen Honor Council, Mock Trial Team, School Choir, extensive involvement in 4-H and "Superintendent of her Youth Fair., hobbies and more. She goes extensively into her role with the Miss Agriculture USA organizati...

In this episode, Katelyn Packard of The Horning Farms of Manchester, Michigan provides a highly engaging and informative capsulized overview of the Horning Farms operation and her multiple important roles. Specific topics covered include: interesting guest profile, The large Dairy operation, Cattle, environmental efforts, agri-tourism special events during the year, future plans, Horning Retail pr...

In this episode, Kathy Custer, Farmers Market Manager of the Union County Ohio Farmers Market provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of the 2024 Union Co. Ohio Farmers market. Specific Topics include: Market schedule, spring market produce, customer tips, market special events, Volunteers and much more! Be sure to check out this preview!

In this episode, Melinda Lee, Organization Director for the Central Ohio Farm Bureau of Union, Madison, Delaware and Franklin Counties provides a highly engaging overview of current happenings with the organization. Specific topics covered include: Membership, special events including "Ice Cream With A Farmer," "Member Appreciation Day @ The Columbus Clippers," "Benefit in...

In this episode, Kara De Alvare, Marketing Director for the Holland, Michigan Farmers Market and Downtown Holland provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the reknown Holland Michigan Farmers Market. Specific topics covered include: market history, The winter Farmers Market, The Spring & Summer Market Seasons, special market events, market participation methods including SNAP, ma...

In this episode, Jamie Hadji, Board Chair of The Ohio Farmers Market and member of multiple boards and related organization committees locally and nationally provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of The Ohio Farmers Market Network. Specific topics covered include: organization history, mission & core values/Membership types & benefits, 2024-26 Strategic Plan/ Annual Conference/s...

In this episode, Tara East, Executive Director of the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the Cheff Center. Specific topics covered include: Mission/history/ horses /Instructor Training/Volunteers/scope of therapeutic horseback riding worldwide/ types of specialized programs provided and much more! You'll want to catch this show!

In this episode, Tim Moffett, alias, "Tim The Dairy Farmer" presents a highly engaging and fun overview of the world of Ag Comedy and his over 22 years involvement. Specific topics covered include: his Dairy Farm, start-up into Ag Comedy, biggest Wow moments, advice for aspiring Ag Comedians, some very special rewarding stories, scope of ag comedy and more! You'll want to catch this...

In thi episode, a detailed and highly engaging update of the Award Winning Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter is provided by Chapter FFA Vice President Cooper Woodson and Student Advisor, Nathan Drumm. Specific topics covered are reflection on past fall major activities including participation in the National Convention & Expo, Fall Career Development Experiences including Forestry, Parliamentary Pro...

In this episode, Fred Yoder, Ohio Ag Hall of Fame Famer and Co-Chair of The Solutions for the Land provides insightful and engaging information on several major United States Ag issues as a global perspective. Specific topics covered include update on 2023 Farm Bill & its components, Farm Labor Issues, Climate change impacts, Land Acquistion by Foreign Governments of United States Farm Land,,...

In this episode, MolliLynn Petro, Rabbit Champion provides a highly engaging and informative overview of training rabbits and shares her numerous outstanding accomplishments both in this field and in other areas. (Cheerleading, Dance, Civil War Enactor, etc.) Specific topic areas include start-up into rabbits, types of rabbits, rabbit stages, her other Ag adventures including being the 2022 Teen M...

In this episode, Reilly Wright, Director of Communications for The Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Association and Jim Embry, Founder & Director of The Sustainable Communities Network and Conference Keynote Speaker provide a highly engaging preview of the upcoming OEFFA Conference scheduled for Feb. 15-17 at The Cherry Hill Hotel and Conference Center in Newark, Ohio. Specific Topics covered i...

This is a mini promotional piece all about "That's Agra-Tastic," which highlights the mission of the program , content and accessing shows.

In this episode, 2023 Ohio Junior Miss Agriculture USA Kayla Mullet and 2023 Florida Teen Miss Agriculture USA Isabella Seng share their exciting stories and involvement in the Miss Agriculture USA organization. Specific topics covered include: Kayla's life on a hobby farm with miniature donkeys, goats, rabbits, chickens, cats, guineafowl and an Austrian Shepherd named "Payton," Isab...

In this episode, Melinda Lee, Organization Director for The Central Ohio Farm Bureau provides a highly engaging overview on major happenings in 2023 and looks ahead to 2024. Specific topics covered include: Membership, "Benefit in The Barn," other county farm bureau events, The 2023 Farm Bureau and advocacy efforts, 2024 Discussion Meet, Annual Ohio Farm Bureau Meeting on 12/7 & 12/8...

In this episode, Dawn Combs, Owner of Soda Farm provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of the evolution of the Farm. Specific topics covered include: Farm Mission & layout, Healthy Remedy creations, Bees, Apprenticeship, Membership, December special holiday events (including some free educational activities), Plans for the year ahead and beyond, healthy soda creation and more. You&#3...

In this episode, President and CEO of the National Turkey Federation, Joel Brandenberger provides a highly engaging and informative overview on interesting " turkey happenings." Specific topics covered include Fun Facts about turkeys, consumer turkey production myths, tips for cooking that "perfect bird," The White House Turkey Tradition, top accomplishments of the last year, A...

In this episode, Morgan Anderson, the newly elected Eastern US Vice President of FFA shares her exciting life journey into FFA and her new role. Specific Topics covered include her home background, events, high school FFA experiences, state officer, and now Eastern US Vice President (role, goals, special projects, and much more) Ava Pratt, our show intern does a great job on covering these areas a...

In this episode, Megan Taylor, Family & Consumer Sciences, 4-H Youth Development Educator with the Ohio State University Extension in Union County, Ohio provides a highly engaging overview of the 4-H and Family Consumer Science Programs in Union County. Specific topics covered include membership scope, The Cloverbud Program, Teen Leadership, SPIN, "Active Parenting," Food Preservatio...

In this episode, Bill Carpenter of Deer Run Created provides an engaging overview of custom woodworking. Specific topics covered include start-up, woodworking tools, types and differences of wood, creation of charcuterie boards and other products, craft trends, and advice for those interested.

Very pleased to announce our new show intern, Ava Pratt from The University of Findlay. In this interview, Ava shares interesting things about her background and engagement into the field of Ag. She is going to be an excellent addition to the show at the present time. Be sure to check out this interview!

In this episode, Kristy Myer, Communications Manager with the National FFA provides a highly engaging and informative preview of the upcoming 96th Annual Convention & Expo scheduled for Nov. 1-4th in Indianapolis. Specific topics covered include convention schedule, General Sessions, Delegate Sessions, Teacher Sessions, Proficiency Awards, Chapter Gold Star Awards, Premier Chapter Recognition,...