Fresh From The Field Podcast

Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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This podcast from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development interviews Michigan companies, farmers, and MDARD divisions about Michigan Food and Ag news. Subscribe to stay updated with the newest food and ag info.

  1. Protecting Food Safety

    02/11/2022

    Protecting Food Safety

    Food safety. Public health. These are the partnership pillars between MDARD and the Michigan Association for Local Public Health.  “I think people might be surprised about the local public health’s role in protecting food safety." - Norm Hess, MSA, Executive Director.  In this episode of the Fresh From the Field Podcast, discover how MDARD and The Michigan Association for Local Public Health work behind the scenes to keep your food safe and healthy.

    17 min
  2. All About Michigan Soil

    12/02/2021

    All About Michigan Soil

    World Soil Day is Dec. 5th! To celebrate the importance of soil in our everyday lives, we sat down with well-known soil scientist, Karl Hausler, for an in-depth conversation about the origin of Michigan's State Soil, Kalkaska Sand. Kalkaska Sand was chosen as Michigan's state soil in 1990. It occurs in 29 of Michigan's 83 counties in both the lower and upper peninsulas.

    17 min
  3. Swine Health and Feed

    11/22/2021

    Swine Health and Feed

    In this episode, we sit down with Cheryl Collins, Swine Program Manager and Emergency Coordinator for Animal Industry Division at MDARD and Stevie Glaspie, Feed Safety and Fertilizer Field Supervisor, with the Pesticide and Plant Pest Management Division. They discuss the role MDARD plays in ensuring animal health and safety. They also share tips on how farmers can maintain good swine health.

    12 min
  4. Bovine Tuberculosis

    11/12/2021

    Bovine Tuberculosis

    In this episode, we sit down with Nancy Barr, Assistant State Veterinarian with MDARD's Animal Industry Division and Emily Sewell, Wildlife Health Specialist, for Northern Lower peninsula with Michigan DNR. They discuss what bovine tuberculosis is and what is currently being done to combat the disease.  Learn more here: Bovine TB  Find your nearest TB Testing Dropbox: TB Testing

    20 min
  5. Michigan Wheat

    10/28/2021

    Michigan Wheat

    Michigan is home to a little over 500,000 acres of wheat in 75 of Michigan’s counties. The economic impact of wheat in Michigan is $180 million. Michigan farmers produce over 35 million bushels of wheat annually. In this episode of, Fresh From the Field, we sit down with Jody Pollok-Newsom, the Executive Director of the Michigan Wheat Program and Todd C. Wright, Vice President of Sales and Grain Purchasing at Knappen Milling Company. They share an inside look into Michigan’s wheat industry. Learn more about the Michigan Wheat Program here --> https://miwheat.org/ Learn more about Knappen Milling Company here --> https://knappenmilling.com/

    17 min
  6. Halloween Food Safety

    10/21/2021

    Halloween Food Safety

    Even though it’s not an official holiday, Halloween is much beloved by children and adults alike. Trick-or-treating, games, and costume parties are fun, but parents need to make sure treats are safe for their children. In this episode of, Fresh From the Field, we sit down with Michael Lally, Senior Food Safety Inspector with MDARD to share Halloween food safety tips with parents.

    8 min
  7. Emergency Preparedness Tips

    09/27/2021

    Emergency Preparedness Tips

    September is Emergency Preparedness Month. To celebrate we sat down with, Brad Deacon, Emergency Management Coordinator with MDARD and Elizebeth Weier, Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator with MDARD to discuss how to prepare for emergencies and keep your family and pets safe during emergencies.

    14 min
  8. Food Safety Awareness Month

    09/20/2021

    Food Safety Awareness Month

    September is National Food Safety Month. To celebrate we sat down with James Padden, Food Program Manager, with the Food & Dairy Division at MDARD to discuss proper food preparation, how MDARD inspectors keep the public safe and best practices for eliminating food borne illness.

    20 min
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This podcast from Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development interviews Michigan companies, farmers, and MDARD divisions about Michigan Food and Ag news. Subscribe to stay updated with the newest food and ag info.

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  • Creator
    Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2022
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development
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    Fresh From The Field Podcast