The SeconDairy Podcast

Roy Klick is a retired farmer from Richville, Ohio who has seen every thing from steam engines and thrashing machines to the advanced combines harvesting in the fields today. Roy started milking cows after he had returned from the service. Today his son Jim and grandson Ben now grain farm over 2,000 acres and raise 500 head of cattle for beef.

Dr Stan Soehnlen from Episode 43 is back and talks about bovine embryo transfer. Follow Soehnlen Embryo Services on Facebook or directly contact Stan on his cell phone 330-312-1147.

Kyle and Kurtis Croft are second generation grain farmers from Coshocton County, Ohio. Kyle received an Associated Degree in Agronomy from THE Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute. Kurtis received his Associated Degree for Agriculture Business from ATI. Together with their dad Neil, they farm a little over 2,000 acres of crops and hay.

Don Jones is the State Representative of House District 95 of Ohio. At this time he represents Harrison, Noble and parts of Belmont, Guernsey and Washington Counties of Ohio. Issues 1 and 2 will be on the ballot for the state of Ohio on November 7th. Don informs us on the up coming issues along with other concerns for education and agriculture. Facebook: Don Jones; Phone: Office 614-644-8728; Cell...

The Cronebaugh Boys from Angel Valley are back. We talk about everything from drug residues at the county fairs, methane from cows and cars, electric tractors along with everything else that happens in Stonecreek, Ohio and the rest of THE Buckeye State!

Kristen Zwick is a Patriot, Former Teacher now Full Time Power Mom from Jackson Township, Ohio. During the Covid Pandemic, Kristen stood up for her child's rights to fight against over reach from the Jackson School District. Kristen received a Bachelors of Arts in French from Ohio University. She then received her Masters in Secondary Education with a Spanish Endorsement from The University of Akr...

Dr. Andy Niehaus is a clinical professor at THE Ohio State University Veterinary College. He recently wrapped up a 12-year period as the Farm Animal Medicine Section Head for the veterinary college. He has recently stepped into more of an administrative role with the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at OSU. His credentials include a Bachelors of Sciences in Chemical Engineering from West...

Kyle Daughtery is the 6th generation to be apart of his family farm in Fresno, Ohio. Kyle and his family milk around 240 Holstein Cows with 4 Lely, A5 robots. Mr. Daughtery graduated from THE Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute in 2018 with an Associates Degree in Dairy Management. Kyle is on Facebook.

Cody Heilman is a 7th generation farmer from Medina County, Ohio and a mechanic for Sterling Farm Equipment from Sterling, Ohio. Cody attended the Wayne County Vocational School where he studied Agriculture Mechanics. He then attended THE Ohio State University Agriculture Technical Institute where he received his Associated Degree in Crop Management. He and his father crop farm around 300 acres an...

Dris Abraham is a wild life conservationist, agriculturalist, former Belgian horse breeder, former horse timber specialist, former agriculture lime hauler, former milk hauler, former Ohio Wildlife Officer from Navarre, Ohio. All of his experiences brings him back to a little farm in Southwestern Stark County, Ohio on Hudson Drive and Shepler Church Avenue. Become friends with Dris on Facebook! Nic...

Allison Rapp is a 3rd year veterinary student at THE Ohio State University Veterinary College. Allison grew up on a small hobby farm in Xenia, Ohio and was a member of 4-H. Soon to be Dr Rapp attended OSU and received her Bachelors in Sciences in Agriculture majoring in Animal Sciences. Allison will be graduating in 2025. She is currently the President of The OSU Food Animal Club. Elizabeth Porteu...

David Hyde is a retired industrial electrician and now full time beef producer from Bloomingdale, Ohio. He is the representative of R-Calf USA which is a national, non-profit organization dedicated to ensuring the continued profitability and viability of the U.S. cattle industry. www.r-calfusa.com, David Hyde is on Facebook.

"The Wall" Spirit of America's Story: Ronald Smith and Patricia Sexton; www.spiritofamericasstory.com Terry Klick: Executive Director of OWTDA from Episode 4; director@twdfo.com; www.twdfo.com Dr. Leeza Bercaw, DVM: Epidemiology Officer of USDA/APHIS of Ohio; Pickerington, Ohio 614-856-4735; www.aphis.usda.gov Shawn Schafer: Executive Director of North American Deer Farmers Associati...

Scott Pennell is a Hereford cattle breeder and show cattle judge of Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York. Scott has been involved in showing different species of livestock ever since he was involved in 4H. He and his brother Andy have built a great reputation with their pedigree of Herefords. Check out his cattle on Facebook: Pennell Brothers Cattle.

Marlene Eick is the Director of Marketing and Communication at The Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. Marlene grew up in Hancock County, Ohio on a crop farm. She went to THE Ohio State University and earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Education in 2006. Marlene then went on to The University of Florida where she earned a Masters in Agricultural Education in 2008. meick@ohio...

Dr. Scott Pendleton is a veterinarian and owner of Heritage Veterinary Care of Hopedale, Ohio. He received his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in 1989. He has served in the Harrison and Jefferson Counties of Ohio for the past year as a mixed animal veterinarian for the past 38 years. He has served for the Ohio Veterinary Medical Board and curr...

Dr. Brittany Rizzo, the Akron Zoo veterinarian, is back with her better half and business partner, Mark McMahon. Check out Episode 55 for Brittany's credentials. Mark McMahon is a paramedic for The City of Cleveland Division of EMS. He earned a Bachelors of Arts in Sociology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2006. He then received his Technical Diploma in Emergency Medical Technology/Tec...

He's back and Don Jones updates us on Issue 1 on the ballot on August 8th, 2023. Check out Episode 63 for his previous podcast.

Reverend Phyllis Sortor is a 3rd generation missionary who has worked in Nigeria, but more specifically, with the Fluani people. She has helped to build several schools and a non goverment organization called Schools For Africa. She has written several books, including "The Kiddnapping of an American Missionary" where she accounts 12 horrific days where she was abducted and then finally released....

Brian Wise is Chief of the Dairy Division for the Ohio Department of Agriculture, overseeing the day-to-day operations to ensure safe, wholesome dairy products for the consumer.  Brian joined ODA in 2003 as a Sanitarian Program Specialist. He was promoted to the Dairy Farm Section Head within the division in 2007, Assistant Chief in 2012 and appointed Chief in 2019. Growing up in the heart of Amis...

Bill and Marcia Shearer have been married for 50 years and both have been involved in education within the Northeast Ohio area for over 30 years. After retiring from the education system, they started the Whispering Grace Horses and the Freedom Farm. Their vision has been to provide resources to rescue the equine, mentor the family and individuals seeking availability. The ability to offer hope fo...

Jennifer White is the Urban Educator at The Start County Ohio State University Extension office. She holds degrees in Environmental Studies and Field Biology from Ohio Northern University and has spent over 20 years working in conservation and environmental education, including work at Portage Soil and Water Conservation District and Portage Park District. Jen grew up on a farm in Nimishilllen Tow...

Don Jones is the State Representative of House District 95 of Ohio. At this time he represents Harrison, Noble and parts of Belmont, Guernsey and Washington Counties of Ohio. Before Don started his career at the House of Representatives in Ohio, he Graduated from Ashland University with a Special Education Degree and then taught as an Agriculture Education teacher in the Harrison Central School Di...

Marsha Freeland is the Programming/Education Manager of "TuscParks" The Tuscarawas County Commissioners and Park Department. Marsha received her Bachelor's In Educations from THE Ohio State University. She then earned her Master of Education of Integrating Technology in the Classroom/Outdoors from Walden University. Facebook: Norma Johnson Center; Tuscarawas County Park Department. w...

Sue Davis is an Agriculture Teacher from Ridgewood High School located in Coshocton County, Ohio. She has lead the Future Farmers of America program there for nearly 20 years. She graduated from THE Ohio State University with a Bachelors in Sciences in Agriculture in 2002 and then received her Masters in Sciences in Agricultural Education at the University of Illinois in 2003. Logan Pyers is also...