Farmside Chat

American Farm Bureau Federation
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Farmside Chat

Conversations with farmers, leaders, and lawmakers around the country on what it takes to grow a safe and sustainable food supply. These monthly chats are hosted by American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall.

  1. 12/18/2023

    The Flower of the Season: All Your Poinsettia Questions Answered

    Poinsettias are a staple for many homes and businesses throughout the holidays. On today’s Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Alabama poinsettia grower, Hank Richardson about all things poinsettias and why they have become synonymous with the holiday season.

    27 min

  2. 12/04/2023

    What Makes This New York Town the Onion Capital of the World

    Onions are a staple in many kitchens, but what goes into growing the perfect onion?  On this episode of Farmside Chat, President Duvall speaks with 12th generation farmer Molly Torres about her family farm operation and what makes Elba, New York the ideal location to grow some of the world’s best onions.

    47 min

  3. 11/20/2023

    Everything You Need to Know About Cranberries with Amber Bristow

    Do cranberries really grow in water? What are the different varieties? We answer all of your cranberry questions on this episode of Farmside Chat. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with 5th-generation Wisconsin cranberry farmer Amber Bristow about her passion for growing cranberries and how she shares her farm story on social media through her @cranberrychats Instagram account and the Forward Farming podcast.

    39 min

  4. 11/06/2023

    Veteran Shares How Military Service Prepared Him for Life on the Ranch

    Honor, duty and sacrifice are just some of the life lessons that service members learn first-hand while serving their country. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Montana rancher and veteran Nick Courville about his time in the military and how it prepared him for a career in agriculture.

    35 min

  5. 10/16/2023

    Let the Gourd Times Roll: Pumpkin Grower Shares Her Passion for Agritourism

    The memories and connections consumers make when visiting a farm have a lasting impact. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Arizona farmer Sharla Mortimer of Mortimer Farms. Sharla discusses her passion for ag education, why her farm prioritizes agritourism, the impact that has made on her community and why other farmers should consider opening their farms to the public.

    22 min

  6. 10/02/2023

    Football Player Turned Farmer Shares Story of Persistence and Determination

    Whether you are a football player or a farmer, preparation and determination is part of the job. On the latest episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with former Iowa Hawkeye and New York Jets football player turned farmer Matt Kroul. He shares about his journey from the football field to the farm and how his years as a football player prepared him for a career in agriculture.

    28 min

  7. 09/18/2023

    Why Idaho Is Famous for Its Potatoes

    Idaho is known for potatoes. But what makes Idaho an ideal state to grow a potato? On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Idaho potato farmer Klaren Koompin about why Idaho is uniquely positioned to grow potatoes, the process of growing and harvesting potatoes and its many nutritional benefits.

    31 min

  8. 09/04/2023

    How PepsiCo Partners with Farmers on Sustainability Efforts

    Sustainability is at the heart of what farmers and ranchers do—it is simply just what they do. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with PepsiCo Vice President of Sustainable Agriculture, Global Sustainability, Rob Myers and PepsiCo Senior Director of Government Affairs, Dan Christenson about their collaboration with farmers to help further sustainability efforts on farms across the nation.

    46 min
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Conversations with farmers, leaders, and lawmakers around the country on what it takes to grow a safe and sustainable food supply. These monthly chats are hosted by American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall.

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  • Creator
    American Farm Bureau Federation
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2023
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Farm Bureau Federation
  • Show Website
    Farmside Chat

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