Virginia's Young Farmers Podcast

Where is VA ranked nationally in Christmas Tree production? What livestock animal has been domesticated for thousands of years? Where do oysters fall in your holiday traditions? Get insight on holiday ag facts and see what traditions you have in common with Morgan and Ashley; you may even get new ideas on traditions to start! Share your thoughts on our social media at vafbyoungfarmers or email us...

Each year, more people die while farming than while serving as police officers, firefighters, or other emergency responders. While farm safety is not the most glamorous topic to chat about, its an important one. Joining Ashley and Morgan for this episode is Dana Fisher with Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. He's a wealth of knowledge when it comes to safety resources, tips, and ways agricultur...

Have you noticed changes in the behavior of a friend? Do you feel like you have more and more stress in your life daily? Are you experiencing physical pain and unhappiness continuously? Do you have questions about what therapy is or where to get it? No matter where you are or how you are, we have tips on how to reduce stress and a multitude of resources to connect with from Jeremy Dubart, VA Coope...

It's been fun getting this podcast up and going, but the time has come for Austin and Kyle to pass the baton or torch, as they say.  In this podcast, we meet the two new Virginia  Young Farmers Podcast hosts: Ashley Kuhler & Morgan Slaven.  Thanks to all who have listened over the last several months. We can't wait to see the exciting new direction this podcast goes.  Share your thou...

Welcome to this Months episode. Join Austin McNett and Kyle Sturgis as they speak with Lauren Rhodes, a state officer with the Virginia FFA Association. She tells Austin and Kyle about the FFA and her family's Maple Syrup operation. You are not going to want to miss this one.  Share your thoughts on our social media at vafbyoungfarmers or email us at vayoungfarmerspodcast@gmail.com

     Austin and Kyle sit down with Jonathan Grimes who is a High School Ag teacher and owner of a shop safety curriculum program called Safety First.  The website is www.getshopsafe.com. Jonathan talks about his company and where he sees the future of high school agriculture going. Join us as we talk to Jonathan about all the exciting things he has going on.  I can guarantee you will learn somethi...

Have you ever thought about getting into farming but didn't know how to go about it, or are you already farming but looking to pick up more land or expand your farming operation? If you said yes to either of those questions then this episode is for you. While at the 95th Virginia Farm Bureau state convention, we sit down with Stefanie Taillon and Abby Hemby to talk about the Virginia Farm Lin...

On this months podcast we are joined by a special guest. Lindy Fimon is the current chair of the Virginia Farm Bureau's Young Farmers Committee. Listen in as Lindy talks about the Young Farmers Committee and program. I guarantee you will learn something new about the Young Farmers committee or the program.   We would love to hear from you please reach out to us at youngfarmerspodcast@gmail.co...

Join Austin and Kyle for this month’s podcast as we sit down and talk to Robert Harper the grain division manager with Virginia Farm Bureau. Robert joins us from his office at the Virginia Farm Bureau’s home office in Richmond Virginia. This is the first-ever guest to appear on the podcast and we couldn’t think of a better one to have. Come along as Robert gives us some insight into marketing our...

Weather, money and family these are just some obstacles that affect people in the agriculture industry.  In this episode we talk about and discuss  these obstacles that face young farmers.  Hopefully talking about these obstacles may help you find a way around them if you are dealing with them. We would also love to hear from you as to how you were able to overcome some of your obstacles you have...

This is our first ever Podcast! Come along as we introduce ourselves and tell you what motivated us to start an agriculture related podcast.  Rome wasn't built in a day as they say so be patient and enjoy our very first episode. This may be history in the making. Share your thoughts on our social media at vafbyoungfarmers or email us at vayoungfarmerspodcast@gmail.com