The Breakdown with INFB

One of Indiana Farm Bureau's priority issues is bolstering rural viability throughout the state. Among  the many ways to keep rural communities thriving is to support the need for quality child care.  This episode features interviews with Adam Alson, Jasper County farmer and president of Appleseed Childhood Education, and Carlos Vasquez, vice president and COO of Franciscan Health Rensselaer,...

A conversation about conservation with Jerry Raynor, director of financial assistance programs at the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and former Indiana State Conservationist.

Interview with Ted McKinney, chief executive officer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). McKinney grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Tipton, Indiana, and is the former under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the former director of the Indiana State Department of Agriculture. In this episode, he...

Interviews with Lee Humberg, Indiana state director of wildlife services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture , and John Hardin, cattle producer and INFB member from Scott County. We revisit the increase of black vultures in Indiana in recent years and how livestock producers have been impacted.

Recorded in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention. Interviews with two start-up companies headquartered in Indiana:  Anu , whose mission is “Empowering people to grow their own fresh, locally grown produce right at home”, and  ReproHealth Technologies , which describes itself as bringing the “IVF lab to the farm.” Both companies were among the top 10...

Conversation with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse. President Smallhouse provides insight on the water quantity issues they’ve dealt with in Arizona and offers advice for Indiana farmers to be proactive in water conversations happening in the state.

In an industry that is so ripe with technology advancement and opportunity, some farmers still find it challenging to change the way they operate. As a preview to the upcoming Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention on Dec. 14 – 16, 2023, in Fort Wayne, we interview speakers Aidan Connolly and Willie Vogt about their predictions and recommendations for adapting to new technology in agriculture.

Interviews with two Indiana Christmas tree farmers. The owner of Dull's Tree Farm in Boone County and the owners of Z&C Farms in Miami County talk about their experience growing Christmas trees, creating a fun agritourism destination and tips for caring for your tree this holiday season. Dull's Tree Farm: https://dullstreefarm.com Z&C Farms: https://www.facebook.com/ZandCFarms

Interview with Marguerite Bolt , Purdue University hemp specialist. We dig into the state of hemp production in Indiana since it became legal and all the unique uses for the newer crop. Where is the trend of hemp production going in the next few years and what are the obstacles for growth?

Interview with Mitch Frazier, president and CEO of AgriNovus. Mitch talks about the ag bioscience economy, the future of production agriculture in Indiana and how innovation and research are growing in the ag industry. 

Interviews with Anna Whelchel, Indiana State Fair chief marketing and sales officer, and with Isabella Chism, INFB 2nd vice president. Anna highlights the rich history of the Indiana State Fair and all the main attractions Hoosiers can experience when they attend this year. Isabella shares more about the INFB Women's Leadership Committee and their 30th annual event at the fair, Taste From Ind...

Interviews with leaders from Indianapolis City Market (Keisha Harrison and Mandy Wright-Jarrett) and the Indiana Farmers Market Community of Practice (Christina Ferroli). Find out more about the history of the Original Farmers Market in downtown Indianapolis, some of the challenges that market managers face, and opportunities for producers and communities to create and maintain quality farmers mar...

Interview with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Director Lamb was appointed as the new leader of the ISDA by Governor Eric Holcomb on March 1, 2023. He talks through what he's learned so far on the job and what his aspirations are for agriculture in Indiana.

Celebrate the month of May and the Indy 500 with us as we interview Brooke Williams, director of communications at  American Dairy Association Indiana, Kerry Estes, the 2023 Veteran Milk Man, and Alex Neuenschwander, the 2023 Rookie Milk Man. Learn about the historic winner's drink of milk at the race and what it does for the dairy industry on a national stage.

Interview with Sarah Beth Aubrey, the founder and CEO of IN-CLIMATE. Sarah Beth explains the mission of IN-CLIMATE and how they're engaging others in the ag space to have bigger conversations about climate solutions.

Interview with Shannon Anderson, educator and author of the 2023 Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year, I LOVE Strawberries! She shares about how her love of growing her own food and teaching first grade led her to begin writing children's books. Shannon also recounts how some of her unique classroom activities got noticed by "Good Morning America" and the "TODAY Show".

Interview with Caroline Patrick, director of Indiana Grown. We talked with Caroline about how producers can get involved in the Indiana Grown program, what consumers need to know about buying local and how her culinary background led her to work with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.

Interview with Indiana's Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. We talked with Lt. Gov. Crouch about her rise through the ranks of public service, the state of Indiana agriculture in 2023 and the need for more mental health awareness.

Interview with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. We talked with President Duvall about his experience at the helm of a national ag organization, his thoughts on Supreme Court cases impacting farmers across the country and his advice for young farmers just starting their careers.

Get a feel for what Indiana Farm Bureau's new podcast will be like, launching Jan. 4, 2023!