Ashley Frazee

The Block Party

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Welcome to The Block Party , where we gather to explore the vibrant world of agriculture and the pressing topics that shape our industry. Each episode, we’ll engage in insightful conversations with staff experts and guest members, diving deep into the challenges and innovations that impact our farms, food systems, and communities. Join us as we not only unpack important issues but also get to know the passionate individuals behind the scenes who are driving change and fostering resilience in agriculture. Let’s cultivate knowledge and build connections—together! If you have additional thoughts...

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Ashley Frazee

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16. Ep 16 - Protecting 10 Million! 01.06.2024 14:50

Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Matt Kapp, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Government Relations Specialist, to introduce June’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this discussion spark a policy idea for you? Be s...

15. Ep. 15 - Emerging Issue: Artificial Intelligence 01.05.2024 16:39

Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Theresa Sisung, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Industry Relations Specialist, to introduce May’s discussion topic, Artificial Intelligence in agriculture, and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Interested...

14. Ep. 14 - All Aboard the MEMBERship! 01.04.2024 17:53

Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Lunceford, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Membership Development Manager, to introduce April’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Also, here is the online membership application...

13. Ep. 13 - Discussion Meets and Community Action Groups 01.03.2024 16:59

Join us at The BLOCK Party! This month’s episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Audrey Martin, Delta College Collegiate Farm Bureau and Beth Wernette, Mecosta County Farm Bureau, to introduce March’s discussion topic and get to know a little better. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 D...

12. Ep. 12 - Making a Good Story 01.02.2024 30:17

Join us at The BLOCK Party! The next episode of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Austin Large Senior Director of Membership and Organization Development at American Farm Bureau, to introduce February’s discussion topic and get to know. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this discussion...

11. Ep 11 - Long-term Viability of Agricultural Processing 01.01.2024 18:07

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Eleven of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Theresa Sisung, Tess VanGorder and Ernie Birchmeier, to introduce December’s discussion topic and get to know a little better. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this discussion spark a policy idea for you? ...

10. Ep. 10 - Local Government Involvement 01.12.2023 14:15

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Nine of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Matt Kapp, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Government Relations Specialist, to introduce December’s discussion topic and get to know him a little better. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, visit: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2134475 Did this discussion spark a policy...

9. Ep. 9 - Water Use Regulations and Jurisdiction 01.11.2023 15:03

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Nine of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Laura Campbell, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Agricultural Ecology Department, to introduce November’s discussion topic and get to know her a little better. You won’t want to miss this episode as if there are questions on water use regulations and jurisdiction, Laura is the person y...

8. Ep. 8 - Bringing Consumers Down on MI Farm 02.10.2023 23:09

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Eight of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Noelle Nachreiner, Executive Director and Michael Ceja, Outreach Specialist for the Michigan Ag Council. In this episode Noelle and Michael will introduce October’s discussion topic and get to know them a little better. Check it out! To listen to this episode and others, v...

7. Ep. 7 - Foreign Ownership of Agricultural Land 01.09.2023 16:39

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Seven of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with John Kran, Michigan Farm Bureau’s National Legislative Council, Theresa Sisung, MFB’s Industry Relations Specialist, and Loren Koeman MFB’s Manager of Industry Conservation and Regulatory Relations and Lead Economist. In this episode we will get to know John, Theresa, and Lo...

6. Ep. 6 - Fewer operations, more consolidation: What is farm’s future? 01.08.2023 24:13

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Six of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Mitch Galloway, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Associate Editor of Member Publications (Farm News). In this episode we will get to know Mitch a little more and have a brief introduction to August’s Discussion Topic “Fewer operations, more consolidation: What is farm’s future?” From me...

5. Ep. 5 - Discussion Meets and Community Action Groups – One in the same 01.07.2023 35:05

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Five of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Katie Eisenberger, Michigan Farm Bureau’s High School and Collegiate Program Specialist and Megan Sprague, Michigan Farm Bureau’s, Young Farmer Program Specialist. In this episode we will have a brief introduction to July’s Discussion Topic “Discussion Meets and Community Act...

4. Ep. 4 - What’s Happening, grass roots? 01.06.2023 40:27

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Four of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Jeremy Nagel, Michigan Farm Bureau’s Member Communications Specialist. In this episode we will have a brief introduction to June’s Discussion Topic aka the mother of all discussion topics “What’s Happening, grass roots?” and get to know Jeremy a little more. Check it out! T...

3. Ep. 3 - I Order Groceries Online 01.05.2023 29:40

Join us as we talk with Michigan Farm Bureau’s Promotion and Education Specialist, Amelia Miller. In this episode we will have a brief introduction to May’s Discussion Topic “I order my groceries online,” get to know Amelia a little more and learn about exciting opportunities coming for county Farm Bureaus. If you have additional thoughts or feedback on what you would like to hear at The Block P...

2. Ep. 2 - Basketball & Policy Development 31.03.2023 25:00

Join us at The BLOCK Party! Episode Two of The Block Party is live and ready for you to listen! Join us as we talk with Michigan Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Policy Outreach Specialist, Emily Reinart. In this episode we will have a brief introduction to April’s Discussion Topic “Basketball and Policy Development” and get to know Emily a little more. Be sure to check out the MFB and AFBF Policy Boo...

1. Ep. 1 - Who Was Your 5th Grade Teacher? 15.02.2023 17:21

Thank you for listening to the first episode of the CAG Podcast: The Block Party . This month we will be talking with MFB’s Promotion and Education Specialist Amelia Miller as we kick off March’s discussion topic of “Who was your 5th grade teacher?” We will consider tactics to connecting with schools, how to measure success and get to know Amelia better.