That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Jenny Rhoads, Public Relations Chairperson of The 116th Circleville Ohio "Greatest Free Show On Earth Pumpkin Show and Giant Pumpkin Grower, Dawn Wagner of Circleville provide a highly engaging preview of the upcoming show scheduled for Oct. 17-21st. Specific topics covered include Show history, Giant Pumpkins and the special growing contest, parades, musical entertainment, p...

In this episode, The Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter is featured with President Libby Ramge, Treasurer Austin Bennett and Reporter Riley Karcher providing a highly engaging inside look at the Chapter during the fall months. Specific topics covered include: participation in the upcoming 96th Annual National Convention & Expo, Chapter state awards, "Top Ten in the nation Recognition," Memb...

In this episode, new Executive Director of the Farmers Market Coalition, Charisse McGill provides an outstanding and engaging overview of the work of The Farm Market Coalition and happenings of Farmers Markets. Specific Topics covered include mission, core values, advocacy efforts, membership, special farmers markets events including "National Farm Market Week, Capital Fly-in, future strategi...

In this highly engaging episode, 2023 National Elite Miss Agriculture Queen Brittany Ennis and 2023 National Miss Agriculture USA Queen Kayla Staffer share their stories and tell about their dynamic experiences in the Miss Agriculture USA Organization. Their passion and commitment to agriculture, and to the organization come thru strongly during this show. For more info on Miss Agriculture USA org...

In this episode, Scott Stump provides a highly engaging, informative and "behind the scenes" overview of major developments with the FFA organization. Specific topics covered include Membership and inclusion, The 2022 Three Year Strategic Plan, A brief look at the 96th Annual Convention & Expo on Nov. 1-4th, The Work of The FFA Foundation, Alumni involvement, Ways to engage with loca...

In this episode, Hannah Sterns, Farmers Market Manager at Stowe Vermont provides a highly informative and engaging overview of the end of Summer and Fall market seasons at the Stowe market. Specific topics covered include: spotlight on diverse market vendors, tips for first time attendees, total market entertainment experience, market schedule, social media sites and more! This is a great primer o...

In this episode, Joel Brandenberger, President and CEO of The National Turkey Federation provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the current outstanding work of The National Turkey Federation. Specific topics covered include: Turkey consumption and production, turkey exporting, industry myths, major issues including Salmonella, farm labor, as well as the 2023 Farm Bill, organization...

In this episode, FFA Washington Leadership Conference Facilitators Cass Valdez and Bel D'Acquisto provide an outstanding overview of the Premier 2023 FFA Washington Leadership Conference. Specific topics covered include: Conference background and history, mission, The 6 week program highlights, The Living To Serve Projects, program application process, and much more! This is a great primer for...

In this episode, Brett Tozer and daughters Madelyn and Joanna provide a detailed and engaging look at their Market Garden at the EOO Farm in Marysville, Ohio. Specific topics covered include: personal profiles, farm history, the growing process for root vegetables, herbs like basil and garlic, sweet corn, fall crops (pumpkins), advise for starting a family market garden and much more!

In this episode, Ann Weeks, Public Relations Chairperson provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of this summer's premier upcoming Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show scheduled for July 13-16 at Past Time Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific Topics covered include: event history, a walk thru of the schedule, special events including "Family Fun Night," "The Grand parade,&qu...

In this episode, Virgil Strickler, General Manager of The Ohio Expo Center and The Ohio State Fair provides a highly engaging, fun-filled and wealth added preview of this summer's 168th Ohio State Fair scheduled for July 26-August 6th. Specific topics covered include: special fair participation activities, grandstand entertainment, free entertainment, youth activities including the "Sale...

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Marketing Director, provides a highly engaging, fun and value-added inside overview of this summer's outstanding fair scheduled from August 10-20th. Specific topics include: fair history, fair hours, featured grandstand entertainment, free entertainment, special participation activities, "Thrill Zone" and amusement rides, unique fair food, ticketing...

In this episode, Andrea Akers, Associate Director of Operations for Foodwise of San Francisco and Lulu Meyer, Director of Operations provide an outstanding overview of the work of Foodwise in operating The World Renown Ferry Plaza Farmers Market and The Mission Community Farmers Market. Specific topics covered include: Organization Re-Brand, Markets Equity Program, 30th Year Anniversary Celebratio...

In this episode, Ashley Thompson of The Thompson Family Farm of Marysville, Ohio along with son Case and daughter Abby take us inside their farm operation. Specific topics covered include: farm history, their sheep operation, fun facts about sheep, a year cycle of raising sheep, growing hay, Case's new Enterprise of growing vegetables, Abby's Wildflower business and her Sunflower Garden, i...

In this episode, VIP Teresa Martens takes us inside the progressive, evolving Dewitt Iowa Farmers Market which just began its spring season on 5/18. Specific topics covered include: market vendors variety, market success, community collaboration, special events and the total market experience,, the market seasons, market WOWS, new market manager and more! This is a great primer that provides you w...

In this episode, Madison Bliss, our show intern provides a detailed overview of her experiences as an Ag communications Intern with That's Agra-Tastic. Specific topics covered include: internship skills, advise for those interested in becoming an ag communications intern, rewards and more. This is brief primer is a good intro for those intersted in any type of ag communications internship.

In this episode, Market manager Hannah Stearns provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the progressive Stowe Vermont Farmers Market which opens for the season on May 14th. Specific topics covered include market history, market collaboration, types of vendors, market schedule, special events, market assistance program, the market season offerings and much more! You will want to catch...

In this episode, Judy & Russ Dam of Ohio's Best Dam Alpaca Farm provide a highly engaging and detailed overview of raising alpacas. Specific topics covered include: interesting facts about Alpacas, physical characteristics, types, the use of their Fiber, products, scope of the industry, feed, health, lifespan, challenges, Alpaca communication, tips for folks interested in raising Alpacas,...

In this episode, Kathy Custer, Manager of The Union County Ohio Farmers Market provides a highly detailed and inside preview of the upcoming Union County Ohio Farmers Market which commences on May 20th and runs thru the first week of October. Specific topics covered include: market season offerings, new vendors, market special events including "Flash to the Past Farm and Work Trucks" exh...

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Arbuckle and 2023 Kansas Junior Miss Agriculture USA Emma Arbuckle provide an in depth and highly engaging overview of their individual life profiles and participation in the Miss Agriculture USA organization. Specific topics covered include: history of their Grenola, Kansas Farm, farm operation, educational backgrounds, community activities including involvement in 4-H...

In this episode, Joe Bliss of The Bliss Family Farm provides a highly engaging overview of the Bliss Farm. Specific topics include the following: farm history, farm transition from Dairy, Beef Heifers, their extensive Honey Bee Operation and much more! Be sure to check this out!

In this episode, Executive Director Ben Feldman provides a highly detailed informative overview of the work of the Farmers Market Coalition across the country. Specific topics include: organization history, mission, service provisions, challenges facing farmers markets, implications of the 2023 Farm Bill and Farmers markets, The organization 5 Year Strat plan, National Farm Market Week, Partnershi...

In this episode, Kristy Myer, Communication Manager, Marketing & Communication Services FFA and Melanie Bernds, Vice President-Public Relations Director at RaboAgriFinance provide an utra detailed and engaging overview of the field of Ag Communications in the non-profit and corporate sectors.  Specific topics covered include: College Prep, Ag Communications critical skills, important interpers...

In this episode, Tim Schact of the Ohio Till Farmstead provides a highly engaging overview of his farm operation. Specific topics covered include:  farm history, evolution into organic farming, Popcorn operation, market operation, resources, crops and more! You'll want to hear the story of this innovative new farm operation!  

In this episode, Tabitha Rogers, 2022 National Elite Ms. Agriculture, Macie Rogers, 2022 National Runner-up Junior Miss Agriculture and Brooke Anna, 2022Pennsylvania Runner Up Petite Miss Agriculture share their highly engaging stories and the impact of the outstanding Miss Agriculture USA Program on their lives. Be sure to catch this! For additional info on this program, you can also check out th...