The SeconDairy Podcast

Sam Wilder is a retired high school teacher of 35 years. Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Mr. Wilder and his wife now resides in Southeastern Ohio. Sam earned a Geology degree from the University of Kentucky and then earned a teachers certificate in education at George Mason University. After Sam was diagnosed with prostate cancer, he decided to try an alternative route for treatment. Sam had...

Dr. Blake Watson is a veterinarian from Frisco, Texas and attended Texas A&M University for his undergraduate in Animal Science and then his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Watson spent his first years of practice in a livestock-based mixed animal practice where he worked on animals of all shapes and sizes. He then moved on to exclusively small animal medicine with a heavy emphasis on em...

Our friend Kyle Daughtery, robotic dairy farmer from Fresno, Ohio stopped by to give us an update since Episode 78. Kyle talks about his new feeding system, the Lely Vector along with some exciting changes to his family operation. Make friends with Kyle on Facebook.

Dr. Meredyth Jones is a veterinary clinician, specializing in large animal internal medicine with food animal emphasis, from The College of Veterinary Medicine at Oklahoma State University. After receiving her Degree in Veterinary Medicine from Oklahoma State University, Dr Jones served in private practice before returning to OSU for her residency. From there she has taught at veterinary colleges...

The Cronebagh brothers are back and they brought a young listener, Steve's youngest daughter Sybil. Sybil is enrolled in the Tuscarawas Central Catholic School District. In addition to responsibilities on the farm and her 4-H projects, Sybil is also active in competitive penmanship, sports including basketball and trap shooting.

Tom Corcoran or other wise known as Farming Sumbitch on social media, is a father, husband, first generation farmer from Western New York. His other credentials also include: Channel Seedsman along with a John Deere/Chevy/Peterbilt driving Sumbitch. Check out the Farming Sumbitch on Instagram and on his YouTube channel call The Way We Farm.

Dr. Michelle Schack has been a predominately dairy veterinarian from Arizona since 2015.  A native from California, Michelle began practicing near Phoenix, Arizona aftergraduating from the University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine.  Since 2019, Dr. Michelle and her partners developed an animal welfare training company called Dairy Kind.  Dr. Schack is on social media sites such...

Dr. Homerosky graduated in 2020 from THE Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine and earned her Bachelors of Science in Agriculture from OSU in 2016. Erin is large animal doctor at Orrville Vet Clinic. A native to South Webster, Ohio, she grew up raising cattle and horses and participating in 4-H. In addition, she has a special interest in swine, small ruminants, poultry, and all othe...

Derrick Josi or also known as the Tillamook Dairy Farmer is a 4th generation dairy farmer, Ag-Vocate and social media influencer from Tillamook, Oregon. He and his family milk Jerseys and sell their milk to the Tillamook Creamery. Check out Derrick Josi on social media: Facebook: TDF Honest Farming, Instagram: tdf_honest_farming, YouTube: TDF Honest Farming, www.https://tdfhonestfarming.com

Annaliese Wegner, The Modern Day Farm Chick is a major social media influencer and AG-Vocate for the Dairy Industry and Agriculture. Her and her husband Tom are the 2nd generation to farm at his family's operation Wegnerlann Dairy, LLC in Ettrick, Wisconsin. Annaliese Wegner is the 5th generation to be raised on her family’s 1,500-cow dairy in Baldwin, Wis. She earned her Bachelors of Sciences...

Erin Grawe and Megan Daluge, also known as the Milkin Mammas, are sisters from Janesville, Wisconsin. The Milkin Mammas are not only dairy farmers, but they are also business entrepreneurs, life coaches, mental and physical health advocates along with social media influencers for agriculture. Be sure to check their Instagram pages: erin.grawe; megandaluge; milkin_mammas; frayededgesboutique. Faceb...

Daniel E. Evans Jr., D.V.M. was born in Mineral Ridge, Ohio. He attended Northern Michigan University and Youngstown State University before serving in the U.S. Army as a combat medic. He received his D.V.M. degree from The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 1975. Dr. Evans was co-owner of a small animal hospital in northeast Ohio. He joins us on the podcast today to talk abou...

Stephanie Nash is a dairy farmer, AG-Vocate, business entrepreneur, singer and media/political contributor from Chapel Hill, Tennessee. Stephanie earned her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture majoring in Dairy Science at Fresno State University. Majority of the milk produced from her family's 1200 cows goes to Krogers, the rest is used to produce ice cream and cheese curds at the Nash Family C...

Chris Zoller is an Extension Educator and Interim Assistant Director of OSU Extension of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Chris has been contributed to the Agriculture Extension in Tuscarawas County for 32 years now. He received his Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Education and his Masters in Agriculture Economics from THE Ohio State University. zoller.1@osu.edu; 330-827-0249. David Marrison...

Olivia Orf is an Agricultural Sales Representative for Ohio Ag Equipment in Millersburg, Ohio. Olivia is currently working towards her Associates Degree in Ag Communications from THE Ohio State University ATI and Bachelors Degree in Communications and Applied Policy from Ohio University. Check out Olivia on Instagram at Farmherliv; For Ohio Ag Sales 419-261-4885.

Dr. Charles Curie is a retired veterinarian of 45 years of practice, from Ashtabula County, Ohio. He started his business out of his parent's basement 2 years after graduating from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in 1978. He soon started The Country Doctor Veterinary Clinic in a small building and now owns 4 clinics in the Ashtabula County where collectively the call themselves th...

Scott Higgins is President and CEO of both the American Dairy Association Mideast along with Ohio Diary Producers Association. Mr. Higgins grew up on a dairy farm in Licking County, Ohio. Scott enrolled at THE Ohio State University and earned his Bachelors of Sciences in Agricultural Economics. Scott Higgins has dedicated over 30 years of service to the dairy industry in Ohio and West Virginia. Dr...

We are Fingering It Out with Jeff and "Scuba" Steve Cronebaugh! Thank you for your support!

Dr Kevin Lahmers is a native from Tuscarawas County, Ohio. Dr. Lahmers received a Bachelor in Science in Animal Sciences from THE Ohio State University. He then received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from The College of Veterinary Medicine at THE Ohio State University. Dr. Kevin then earned his PhD after enrolling in a combined veterinary anatomic pathology residency and PhD program at The Col...

Dr. Scott Pendleton from Heritage Veterinary Care and Episode 70 is back to give the Ohio Veterinary World an update on the State of the Industry. www.ovmlb.ohio.gov

Lacie M Evans is a social media star who uses her cows for entertainment and to educate people about Agriculture. Before she became an influencer, Lacie earned two Bachelor Degrees at Wilmington College, majoring in Animal Sciences and Chemistry. Ms. Evans participated in 4-H and then FFA where she showed beef cattle, which are the the stars of her social media platform. You can find her on Facebo...

Zoe Kent is back and with her better half, her fiancé, Mr. Tanner Bachelor. Tanner is from Pataskala, Ohio and met Zoe while attending THE Ohio State University where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in Visual Communication Design. He is a UX Designer and currently is with Amazon helping governments build better digital products and services that serve their citizens. Check out Zoe on Instagram,...

David Mello is a veteran of the U.S. Army and a native of California. After he served our country, David eventually found a career in the petroleum industry. After establishing himself in Sherrodsville, Ohio, Mr Mello self taught himself how to work with leather and eventually started OC Leather. Check out OC Leather LTD on Instagram, www.ocleatherltd.com, ocleatherltd@gmail.com, 916-296-2381.

Matt Demattio is a the owner and operator of Sugarcreek Ag Lime, LLC. Matt grew up in Tuscarawas, Ohio where he has farmed his whole life. He attended The Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute and earned his Associates Degree in Agronomy in 2012. For any inquires for agriculture lime or soil analysis consultation, contact Matt 330-795-0816; sugarcreekaglime@gmail.com.

Cody is back and with his better half, Franny. Fran grew up in Avon, Ohio and attended Hiram College where she earned her Bachelors degree in Accounting and Financial Management. Both Cody and Franny started there relationship by meeting each other on Farmersonly.com.