AgriCulture

Arkansas Farm Bureau
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AgriCulture

AgriCulture, a national award-winning production, is not a podcast about raising crops or cows but how farmers navigate challenges and cultivate meaningful lives. They tell their stories, struggles and satisfactions from the farm in Arkansas.

  1. Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Cattleman – Part 2

    12/31/2024

    Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Cattleman – Part 2

    An event-filled life gives 92-year-old James Ragland endearing stories. The retired extension agent still ranches near Leslie on family property purchased in the 1800s. He reclines on the porch and relays some adventures on this episode of AgriCulture.

    21 min
  2. Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Mountain Cattleman

    12/17/2024

    Testimonies from an Iconic Ozark Mountain Cattleman

    An event-filled life gives 92-year-old James Ragland endearing stories. The retired extension agent still ranches near Leslie on family property purchased in the 1800s. He reclines on the porch and relays some adventures on this episode of AgriCulture.

    15 min
  3. Sacrificial Love Part 2

    11/26/2024

    Sacrificial Love Part 2

    Few face challenges like North Arkansas cattleman Larry Blasdel’s family. Hear how non-stop sacrificial love for a child with special needs helps them thrive on the farm.

    16 min
  4. Sacrificial Love

    11/19/2024

    Sacrificial Love

    Few face challenges like North Arkansas cattleman Larry Blasdel’s family. Hear how non-stop sacrificial love for a child with special needs helps them overcome overwhelming odds in marriage and on the farm.

    23 min
  5. Delta Delight

    08/27/2024

    Delta Delight

    She earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees, but more important to Beverly Scott Chapple are her son and living near him on a family farm. Hear her heritage and joy while shelling purple hull peas in the shade just outside the dwindling delta town of Cotton Plant.

    18 min
  6. Hope Watermelon Festival

    08/06/2024

    Hope Watermelon Festival

    Before Bill Clinton or Mike Huckabee, Hope was known for world-record watermelons and its annual festival returns this weekend offering a “slice of the good life.” Lifelong resident Paul Henley and his wife Dolly share interesting farmer and entertaining festival stories on this episode of AgriCulture.

    14 min
  7. Pride and Soy

    07/23/2024

    Pride and Soy

    A tick bite causing temporary blindness and a permanent allergy to meats and dairy, opened Dr. Karen Ballard’s eyes to what was right in front of her. Hear the Jackson County farmer passionately share her discovery while cooking surprisingly delicious, soy-based dishes on this episode of AgriCulture.

    13 min

  8. 07/09/2024

    Young Hands Needed

    Fewer youths are pursuing farming careers. The average age of American farmers is 58 (20 years older than the citizen average). Anna Sweat, a 17-year-old raised on Sweat Farms in Southwest Arkansas, admits she has considered other lifestyles but plans to earn a degree in ag business. Hear her story and her dad’s tips on keeping the next generation farming on this episode of AgriCulture.

    12 min
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AgriCulture, a national award-winning production, is not a podcast about raising crops or cows but how farmers navigate challenges and cultivate meaningful lives. They tell their stories, struggles and satisfactions from the farm in Arkansas.

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  • Channel
    Arkansas Farm Bureau
  • Creator
    Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Arkansas Farm Bureau Federation
  • Show Website
    AgriCulture

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