Farm Traveler Podcast

Ep. 33: Supplying seeds to small scale farms - Johnny's Selected Seeds Nov 06, 2019

Have you wondered where exactly get their seeds from? Today our guest, Blake Thaxton, is a sales rep for Johnny's selected seeds. Blake will explain the importance of building relationships with customers, what Johnny's Selected Seeds has to offer, and much more!

https://www.johnnyseeds.com/Johnny's Selected Seeds

https://www.instagram.com/blake_johnnys/

Blake on Twitter

Ep. 32: Ranching, Farming, and Family - JaTanna and Natalie of Ranch Wives Beef Co. Oct 30, 2019

JaTanna and Natalie are the brains behind Ranch Wives Beef Company. They also have some of the hardest jobs out there, working on a ranch and being mothers. JaTanna and Natalie will talk to us today about their life ranching in Nebraska and Montana, using social media to educate consumers, and much more!

https://www.ranchwivesbeefco.com/

Ranch Wives on Instagram

Ep. 31: Dr. Kevin Folta - Discussing Genetic Engineering and the Matoke Banana to solve vitamin deficiencies Oct 23, 2019

Our guest today is THE Dr. Kevin Folta from the University of Florida. Dr. Folta is a professor in the Horticultural Sciences Department and spends his spare time advocating for genetic engineering and bridging the gap between science and consumers. Dr. Folta will tell us about his research, how exactly scientists make GMO crops, issues facing genetic engineering, and the dangers of misinformation with genetic engineering. This is a GREAT episode full of valuable lessons we all should take when it comes to battling misinformation.

http://www.talkingbiotechpodcast.com/home/podcast-episodes/

Ep 30: Local produce delivered straight to your door - Shuan Lee of Farmhouse Delivery Oct 16, 2019

Shuan Lee is the President and Co-Founder of Farmhouse Delivery in Austin, Texas. Farmhouse Delivery is a food delivery service that offers a wide range produce, meats, and meal kits to their customers. Farmhouse currently focuses their efforts on the Austin, San Antonio, Houston, Dallas, and Waco markets with hopes to grow across the Lone Star state. In our interview, Shaun will talk to us about the start of Farmhouse, how they partner with local farmers, how they come up with recipes for meal kits, and much more!

Farmhouse Delivery Website

Farmhouse Instagram

Ep 29: Dairy farming, Tillamook, and fighting internet trolls with Derrick Josi Oct 09, 2019

Our guest today is Derrick Josi, but you might know him best as tdf_honest_farming on Facebook and Instagram. Derrick is a fourth generation dairy farmer in Tillamook County, Oregon. Derrick is super active on social media showcasing the life of a dairy farmer and constantly fighting misinformation surrounding dairy production. Check out our great conversation and be sure to check out Derrick's content at the links below.

Derrick's Facebook Page

Derrick on Instagram

Derrick's website: Tillamook Dairy Farmer

Ep 28: Interviewing an Astro-Botanist and other cool guests from the Future of Agriculture Podcast with Tim Hammerich Oct 02, 2019

Tim Hammerich is host of the popular podcast, The Future of Agriculture. In our interview today, Tim will tell us about his guests, his Ag background and more! Be sure to check out his podcast as well for more great interviews from Tim.

https://aggrad.com/

https://aggrad.com/tag/future-of-agriculture/

Ag 101: Hydroponics Sep 27, 2019

The future of sustainable agriculture is...hydroponics? Let's find out more about hydroponics on this second episode of Ag 101.

Ep 27: The future of urban agriculture across the world with Henry Gordon-Smith Sep 25, 2019

Our guest today is Henry Gordon-Smith of Agritecture. Agritecture offers consulting services for entrepreneurs, companies, and cities, including feasibility studies, farm design, recruiting, and local food system planning. Some topics we will discuss include how architecture changed in the last few decades in agriculture, examples of international partners and what are their plans for urban agriculture and much more!

https://www.agritecture.com/

https://www.instagram.com/agritecture/

https://thefarmtraveler.com/blog/

Ep 26: The job of a Horticulture Extension Agent with Daniel Leonard Sep 18, 2019

Today's guest is another old friend, Daniel Leonard. Daniel is an Extension Agent with the University of Florida. He worked in Walton County, Florida as a Commercial and Residential Horticulture Extension agent and recently took the position of Extension Director in our home county of Calhoun County, FL. Daniel will tell us about his upbringing in the Florida panhandle, the responsibilities of a horticulture extension agent, and much more!

BONUS Episode: Life as a Hollywood filmmaker with Ben Hall Sep 13, 2019

Today is a bonus episode with my good friend and Hollywood director, Ben Hall.

Ben Hall is a writer, director, producer, (and countless other job titles) in Hollywood, California. Ben has worked with film legends like Own Wilson, Zach Galifiankis, Amy Adams, Jake Gyllenhaal, Andrew Garfield, Tom Ford, and Sandra Bullock. Films and television shows he has worked on include Lady Bird, Pixels, Bosch, Cosmos, Nocturnal Animals, Straight Outta Compton, and even the new Lion King movie. Ben has filmed two films during his time in Hollywood, The Man from Outer Space (available on Amazon) and the upcoming movie Night into Day. Perhaps coolest of all, he has somehow been patient enough to be my best friend of 28 years.

Ep 25: Teaching small scale vegetable production in Canada Sep 10, 2019

Our guest today is Jared Regier. Jared is the creator of Vegetable Academy in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. Vegetable Academy is designed to teach urban farming and small scale vegetable production. We will discuss how the academy started, the impact they hope to have with sustainable agriculture, and more!

Check them out at the links below:

Vegetable Academy Website

Vegetable Academy Instagram

Ep 24: The Florida timber industry with Will Leonard Sep 04, 2019

Today our guest on the podcast is an old friend, Will Leonard. Will is a forester in North West Florida and will talk to us about what all his job encompasses, how timber is harvested and much more. Will is also going to touch base on the impact that hurricane Michael has had on the timber industry since it made landfall back in October of 2018.

Ep 23: The day in the life of a High School Ag Teacher with Jenna Blankenbaker Aug 28, 2019

Our guest today is a friend from my time at University of Florida - Jenna Blankenbaker is a high school agriscience teacher here in Florida. Jenna will talk to use about the day in the life of an Ag teacher, what it's like teaching a diverse group of kids, and the MANY other aspects of being an Ag teacher AKA a jack of all trades.

More info on Agriculture Educaiton

National Association for Agricultural Educators

https://www.naae.org/whatisaged/

National FFA information on Ag Ed

https://www.ffa.org/agricultural-education/

Ag 101: The Food Supply Chain Aug 23, 2019

Have you ever wondered how the carrots you bought the other day traveled from the farm to your table? Or maybe you've wondered how that juicy steak made its way from a ranch in Texas to the table at your favorite steak house? Well today on the Farm Traveler Podcast, we are going to begin a new series titled: Ag 101. Each month we will cover a different topic in the agriculture industry. For this inaugural episode of Ag 101,we will be covering the Food Supply chain.

Ep 22: Custom built vertical farms in the UK Aug 21, 2019

Hello and welcome to the Farm Traveler Podcast. With the trend of urban agriculture on the rise to help create more sustainably and locally grown produce, one company based in the United Kingdom is leaving their mark on the industry. V-Farm creates custom built vertical farms that can be used in restaurants, businesses, and markets. Today our guest from across the pond is Jonny Reader of V-Farm. Jonny will explain how V-farm started, how their custom built vertical farms work using hydroponics, and some example businesses and restaurants that put their systems to use. V-Farm Website: https://v-farm.co.uk/ V-Farm Instagram: https://v-farm.co.uk

Ep 21: Life and Ranching in Wyoming with Kacy Atkinson Aug 14, 2019

Our guest today knows a thing or two about cattle ranching in Wyoming and all that that entails. Kacy Atkinson is a rancher, speaker, and agriculture advocate that will talk to us about her experience ranching in secluded Wyoming and what farmers can do to improve their relationship with consumers. Website: https://kacyatkinson.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/10milespast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/10milespastnowhere/

Ep 20: A milk vending machine in the UK with Vine Farm Dairy Aug 07, 2019

Vending machines are cool, right? You can get almost whatever kind of drink or snack you want. Well, ever hear about a milk vending machine?! Today our guests today are Charlotte and James from Vine Farm Dairy and have a unique milk vending machine at their farm. We will also talk about the UK agriculture industry and the local impact their dairy has had. Check them out at the links below. Website: http://www.vinefarmdairy.co.uk Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vinefarmdairy/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinefarmdairy/

Ep 19: The basics of hydroponics with Michael Newton of Panhandle Hydroponics Jul 31, 2019

Hope you're as excited as I am! Today we are going to talk about all things hydroponics! Michael Newton owns a hydroponics store in Panama City Beach, FL. Michael will talk to us about the basics of hydroponics, how it's exploding in the urban agriculture industry, and much more. Panhandle hydroponics Website - https://www.panhandlehydroponics.com/?fbclid=IwAR2067vfaMKCn8pXuz1mH8l2SvOr0neYivZLtv3MYvjjNGQZtaYKAInTv-g Panhandle Hydroponics Facebook Page - https://www.facebook.com/Panhandlehydroponics/ Article explaining different hydroponic systems - http://www.nosoilsolutions.com/6-different-types-hydroponic-systems/

Ep 18: First generation cattle ranchers with Moravec Cattle Co. Jul 24, 2019

Paul and Kendra Moravec are first generation beef cattle ranchers in Grand Bay, Alabama. They will talk to us about their beef cattle operation, animal health, and how they are using social media to help the farmer/consumer relationship. https://www.instagram.com/bar_m.beef/

Ep 17: Large scale farming, working with H2A Visa's at Tom Farms Jul 17, 2019

Our guest today is part of a third generation farm in Northern Indiana. Kassi Tom Rowland is from Tom Farms and will talk to us about their farm, the history behind it, how they deal with employment with H2A Visa's, and much more! https://www.instagram.com/tomfarms/ https://www.tomfarms.com/

Ep 16: Feminism/Sexism in Ag, California Wildfires, and Heritage Pork Jul 10, 2019

Today's guest is going to cover a ton of topics. Megan Brown is a 6th generation cattle farmer in Northern California who also raises heritage pork. Megan and the family farm also went through the Cherokee and Campfire Wildfires back in 2017 and 2018. She will also talk about her fight in promoting feminism and bring to light some sexism that occurs in the industry. Website: http://thebeefjar.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thebeefjar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MegRaeB

Ep 15: Growing the most important part of beer, Hops! With Anthony and Brian of Live Wire Hops Jul 03, 2019

Let's talk about beer. Or rather one of the most important components of beer, hops! Today our guests are a pair of cousins who started their own hop farm in Illinois. Anthony Welty and Brian Dallam of Live Wire Hops will tell us about their journey of starting a hop farming business, various ways to create contracts with breweries, and more! https://www.instagram.com/livewirehops/

https://www.facebook.com/livewirehops/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/livewirehops/

Ep 14: Joe Lamp'l - Home Gardening and "Growing a Greener World" Jun 26, 2019

Our guest today is a man that knows a thing or two about gardening. Joe Lamp'l is the creator of joegardener.com and the creator, producer, and host of the TV show, "Growing a Greener World". Today, Joe will give us some of his best advice on starting a home garden and how he got started in the world of home gardening.

GrowingAGreenerWorld.com

joegardener.com

Facebook.com/joegardener

facebook.com/GGWTV

twitter.com/joegardener

twitter.com/GGWTV

instagram.com/joelampl

Ep 13: Turning a backyard into a farm with Josh Sattin - Sattin Hill Farm Jun 19, 2019

Josh Sattin is a farmer from North Carolina that turned his backyard into a small farming operation. Today Josh will tell us why he got into farming, what he has learned in his two seasons, and how he goes about selling his produce. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHynVrKVZtTXf3hndd2ZR4A/featured https://www.instagram.com/sattinhillfarm/

Ep 12: AgMoves.com, Ag children's books and cookbooks Jun 12, 2019

Luella Fischer Gregory is a farm mom, wife, director of Agmoves.com, and has authored agriculture focused children's books as well as cook books. Today, Luella will talk to use about her Ag background and how she started writing books to help spread the word about agriculture.

Ag Moves: https://www.agmoves.com/ CookBook: https://luellasfp.com/

Ep 11: Bringing together Ag entrepreneurs to innovate the industry with The Modern Acre Podcast Jun 05, 2019

A podcast on another podcast?! What is this?! Today our guests are Tim and Tyler Nuss, creators and hosts of The Modern Acre Podcast. Tim and Tyler will talk to us about what it's been like to bring together farmers and Ag entrepreneurs in hopes of innovating agribusiness. The Modern Acre Podcast - https://themodernacre.co/ Podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/modern-acre-agriculture-for-next-generation-farm-business/id1344108573?mt=2

Ep 10: The environmental stewardship of farmers - This Farm CARES May 29, 2019

Cacee Hilliard is the CARES coordinator with Florida Farm Bureau. In our episode today, Cacee will explain what the CARES program is, how it go started, and how farmers can be eligible to be recognized as part of the program designed to give highlight Florida's oldest environmental stewards. This Farm CARES: https://www.thisfarmcares.org/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisfarmcares/

Ep 9: Dairy farming, "Ask a farmer not Google", and the state of the industry May 22, 2019

Our guest today is Katie Dotterer-Pyle, a Maryland Dairy Farmer. Katie will tell us about her dairy operation, issues she and other dairy farmers face, and much more! Instagram-https://www.instagram.com/cowcomfortinndairy/?hl=en

Ep 8: Maryland agriculture, environmental regulations, and more Paul Goeringer - Maryland Extension Agent May 15, 2019

Today on the Farm Traveler Podcast, Paul Goeringer, a Maryland Extension Agent, will walk us through Maryland Agriculture, Legal issues facing farms, as well as environmental regulations farmers must follow. Paul will also talk to us about what farmers can do to pass their farm on to the next generation.\ Maryland Extension - https://extension.umd.edu/ Paul Goeringer Twitter - https://twitter.com/aglawpaul?lang=en Maryland Ag Law Education - http://umaglaw.org/

Ep 7: Vegetable farming in Florida and trying to go "organic" May 08, 2019

Today our guest is Austin Accursio. Austin is a vegetable farmer in Homestead, FL. Austin is going to tell us about what all goes into growing vegetables, his experience with growing organic, and some issues he as seen in the Ag industry.

Ep 6: Texas agriculture and the booming olive industry May 01, 2019

Today's guest is Stephen Janak, a Texas A&M Extension Program Specialist in Colorado County. Stephen will tell us about his experience with the Texas Ag industry as well as the booming Olive industry in the Lone Star state.

Ep 5: Honey production in Florida and benefits of bee pollen with Register Family Bee Farm Apr 24, 2019

Ever wonder if honey can actually spoil or what exactly goes into honey production? Today our guest is Joseph Register of Register Bee Farm in Freeport, FL. Today, Joseph will talk us through the honey production process, how and why bees make honey, and interesting ways you can add bee pollen to your diet. Register Family Bee Farm Website - https://registerfamilyfarm.com/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/registerfamilyfarm/

Ep 4: Teaching the next generation of Ag Teachers with Dr. Eric Rubenstein Apr 17, 2019

If you've ever had an Ag class, you can probably recall how much fun it was and all the fantastic knowledge you gained in that class. Or maybe you never took an Ag class but remember seeing those Ag students out working with plants or animals, practicing public speaking, and maybe you even saw them wearing those blue corduroy jackets. Well those Ag classes were taught by hard working Ag teachers that wear many hats throughout their career. Today we are going to talk to one of those Ag teachers, who is now educating the next generation of Ag Education students. Dr Eric Rubenstein is an assistant professor at the University of Georgia's College of Agricultural Leadership, Education, and Communication. In today's episode, Dr Rubenstein will discuss his experiences teaching middle, high school and college agriculture education students, experiential learning, and some growing trends in the Ag Ed world.

UGA Ag Ed - http://alec.caes.uga.edu/

Ep 3: Peanut production and starting a beef cattle operation with Emmanuel Bankston Apr 10, 2019

Every wondered how peanuts go from the shell to the creamy peanut butter in your PB&J? Our guest today, Emmanuel Bankston, works in the peanut industry in Alabama. Emmanuel will talk to us about his start in the agriculture industry, peanut processing, goods procurement, and what it's like to have a small beef cattle operation.

Ep 2: Fighting misconceptions, benefits of agrotourism, and farmers using social media Apr 05, 2019

If you've ever wondered what some major misconceptions consumers have of agriculture, or rural Ag community struggles, our guest today works with the University of Florida to find out just that. Our guest is Ashley McLeod Morin who is the communications coordinator for the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Center for Public Issues Education also known as the PIE Center. Today we will talk about Agritourism, social media usage of farmers, and something called "The Rural Braindrain."

UF PIE Center- http://www.piecenter.com/

PIE Center Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thePIECenter/

Ep 1: Dairy farming, cheese production, and robot milkers Apr 02, 2019

Our first guest is Mary Lyndal Harrison the marketing director for Sweetwater Valley Farms in Philadelphia, TN. Sweetwater Valley Farms is a dairy farm that makes their own cheese and uses robotic milking techniques. Today, Mary will wall us through their process as well as showcase some ways they have use agrotourism to grow their business. We will also discuss cow health and happiness and how no one cares for cows as much as a dairy farmer.

Sweetwater Valley Farms Website - https://sweetwatervalley.com/

Episode 0: Intro for the Farm Traveler Podcast Mar 31, 2019

The intro episode to the Farm Traveler Podcast. We've got two goals for this podcast: 1: Inform consumers on how their food is made. 2: Provide a resources for farmers to share their stories.

If you or someone you know would be interested in being on the podcast, drop us an email: farmtravelerseries@gmail.com.

Check us out at the following links:

Farm Traveler Website - https://thefarmtraveler.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFarmTraveler/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/farm_traveler/

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