That's Agra Tastic Show

In this episode, Union County Ohio Fair Manager and Secretary of the Union County Agricultural Society provides a detailed and highly engaging  overview of the continuing evolution of the Union County Fairgrounds.  Specific topics covered include:  history, review of 2022 activity, major events for '23, organizational goals, community partnerships, community event facility and much more! Be sure t...

In this episode, Mike Schnell, Fair Manager of The Union County Ohio Fair and Secretary of The Union County Ag Society provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the continuing evolution of  the  progressive Union County Fair and its grounds into more of a total Year-round hub of ag and educational activity. Specific topics covered include: Fair history, evolution of fairs in the Unite...

In this episode, Brian and Connie Skinner of Hardscrabble Farms of Delaware  County, Ohio  provide a detailed  and engaging overview of winter on their farm. Specific topics  covered  include:  Jan, Feb. and March major farm projects, winter professional development, priority planning goals, equipment inventory, seed ordering, community ag messaging, special winter moments, goals for '23 and more!...

In this episode, The upcoming Feb. 16-18th  44th Annual Ohio Ecological Food & Farm Conference & Expo is spotlighted with special guest, Reilly Wright, Communications Director.  Specific topics covered include:  conference history, conference location, conference schedule, Farm and Land  School,  Heartland Farm Link  Mixer . The Expo, Book Resource Area, Kids mini conference, special keyno...

In this episode, Market Manager Hannah Stearns provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of the 2022 Burlington Vermont Farmers Market. Topics covered include the spring, summer, fall and winter markets, market planning cycles,  consumer market tips, recommendations for start-ups, resources and more. This show provides a fun and engaging capsulized look at farmers markets and has an added f...

In this episode, Melinda Organization Director, provides a highly informative and detailed overview of major developments at the Central Ohio Farm Bureau in 2022 and discusses plans for 2023. Specific topics covered include membership, special Ag Awareness and Charity Events held, Youth, The Young Ag Professionals Winter Conference, Policy Focus, the 2023 Farm Bill, Bureau, County Annual Meetings...

In this episode, Ken Gordon of Purple Plains Farm LLC, provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of "value-added small farm agriculture" and shares the story of his farm. Specific topics include overview of small value-added agriculture, the Purple Plains Farm operation of growing Lavender, Mushrooms, producing of hickory syrup, future trends in the field and much more! You will want to cat...

In this episode, 2022 National Teen Miss Agriculture USA Queen Mollilynn Petro and 2022 National Miss Agriculture USA Queen Maci Wehri share their inspiring stories and roles in the Miss Agriculture USA organization.  Specific topics  covered  include:   profiles, start-up involvement in Miss Agriculture USA, Ag messaging and actions in their role, memorable moments, life lessons thru Miss Agricul...

In this episode, Stefonie Sebastian, Education Specialist in the Local Engagement Community Programs & Events of FFA, provides a highly engaging overview of the Community Service Component of FFA. Specific topics covered include: "Days of Community Service" at this week's 95th Annual Convention & Expo in Indy including "Travel Book Pillows," service projects during the Convention around In...

In this episode, Ceyla Glowacki, FFA Manager of Advocacy, Literacy and Ag Based Experiences provides a highly engaging overview of these components in the FFA organization.  Specific topics covered include:  "The SpeakAG" at the National Convention as well as other activities on the Student Stage Area including Agra-Science project talks, Supervised Ag presentations, The States Virtual Exhibit Are...

In this episode, Kristy Meyer, Communications & Marketing Manager with the FFA provides a highly in-depth and engaging inside preview of the upcoming 95th Annual Convention & Expo slated for Oct. 26-29th in Indianapolis.  Specific topics include: a review of the daily schedule of events, the opening Ceremony, Community Days of Service, Alumni Convention Activity, the giant Expo, Proficienc...

In this episode, Keith Summers, Treasurer and Trustee of the Circleville Ohio Pumpkin Show and renown giant pumpkin grower Bob Liggett provide an engaging and detailed overview of this outstanding show and the giant pumpkins. Specific topics covered include schedule overview of Oct 19-22, parades, Show kickoff on Oct 18, musical entertainment, special exhibits, demonstrations, They Royal Court, ve...

In this episode, Darlene Wolnik, Program Director for The Farmers Market Coalition provides a highly engaging overview of the Farmers Market Coalition. Specific topics covered include:  Coalition history, mission, services provided to farmers markets across the country, growth of farmers  markets,  farm market challenges, positive impacts of the Coalition, focus on the 2023 Farm Bill, Tips for sta...

In this episode, officers of the Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter, including Libby Ramge (Secretary, Meghan Morey (Sentinel) and Cooper Woodson (Treasurer) take us inside the Marysville Chapter. Specific topics covered include: Officer roles, The Gold Star Chapter requirements, The Fall schedule and The National Convention & Expo, and more!  

In this episode, Kathy Custer, Union County Ohio Farmers Market manager gives a highly engaging and detailed overview of the Fall Market Scene.  Topics covered include Fall market produce of Herbs, Root Vegetables, Flowers, special events, fall market customer tips, the remaining schedule, forecasting to next year and beyond, and much more!  This is a great primer for getting the real scope of thi...

In this episode, Ella Byrne, FFA Member of Seacoast School of Technology in Exeter, New Hampshire shares her unique and exciting story and FFA Adventures including operation of the FFA Chapter at Seacoast School of Technology, her leadership committee FFA experience, her Supervised AG Experience of lobstering, Fun facts about lobsters, Personal and Chapter action plans for the year, post high scho...

In this episode, Scott Stump, Chief Executive Officer of The National FFA and FFA Foundation provides a dynamic and highly engaging overview of FFA in the last year and looks ahead to the future. Specific topics covered include Inclusion & membership, reflection on last year's 94 Annual National Convention & Expo, The Oct. 26-29 upcoming 95th Annual National Convention & Expo, major ac...

In this episode, Beth Breeding, VP of Communications & Marketing with The National Turkey Federation provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the Federation. Specific topics covered include federation history, mission, scope & impact of the turkey industry, overview of some major issues including Avian Flu, labor, and supply chain, membership levels, consumer turkey recipes a...

In this episode, the spotlight feature is on 2022 National Junior Miss Agriculture USA Queen Kayson McAfee of Caddo Mills, Texas and 2022 National Mrs. Agriculture Danielle "Dani" Shapiro of East Hartford, Connecticut. The inspiring profiles of both of these Queens is shared along with their experiences with the Miss Agriculture USA Organization, their Ag platforms and action plans during their cu...

In this episode, Virgil Strickler, General Manager of The Ohio Expo and The Ohio State Fair provides a highly engaging "inside look" at this summer's Ohio State Fair  scheduled for July 27th thru August 7th. Specific topics covered include fair history, special events, major entertainment, The Junior Fair and Sale of Champions, Special Fair Food, Ohio State Fair Choir and Band, Creative and Fine A...

In this episode, Mike Schnell, Union County Ohio Fair Manager and Secretary of the Union County Ohio Agricultural Society provides a highly engaging and detailed overview of this summer's 176th progressive county fair. Specific topical areas include fair history, fairground enhancements, grandstand activity, The Junior Fair, Medway, Fair Food, Open community events, demonstrations, Admission Fees,...

In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Communications Director at The Iowa State Fair presents a captivating inside look at this summer's 2022 Iowa State Fair on August 11-21st. Specific topics covered include history of the fair, opening parade, grandstand features, free exhibits and demonstrations, Fair Food, Amusements, Youth Farm to Fair activity, unique contests, ticket info, fair campground, soc...

In this episode a detailed and highly engaging overview of the progressive Michigan Farmers Market Association is provided by staff Communications Manager Hailey Lamb and Program Manager Jenny Radon. Specific topics covered include: Association history, scope of farmers markets in Michigan, seasonal spring harvest, Association services, "Capital Days," Association Membership and more!

In this episode, Hannah Stearns, Market Manager of The Burlington Farmers Market provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the progressive Burlington Vermont Farmers Market. Specific topics covered include:  Market history, diversity of vendors, market schedule, the market experience, seasonal harvest schedule for spring, summer and fall, the WOWS of this market, market growth, making...

In this episode, Teresa Martens, Market Manager for The Dewitt Iowa Farmers Market provides a detailed, highly engaging update of the evolving Dewitt Iowa Farmers Market. Specific topics covered  include: Market history, vendor diversity, seasonal produce cycles, evolution of farmers markets, customer probes for market vendors, community collaboration, market schedule, market social media sites,  ...