Dirt Road Discussions

Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
Dirt Road Discussions

We are all about agriculture all the time. This podcast will surprise you! It is not your ordinary farm podcast. These are fascinating stories, from technology to human interest, where we talk to captivating people who are changing the landscape of the world around us. Hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.

  1. 5天前

    Rulon Gardner: Farm Kid Who Shocked The Olympics

    Send us a textThose who witnessed the 2000 Olympics will remember the David vs Goliath wrestling upset of a Wyoming farm boy, Rulon Gardner, over Russia's historic dominator Aleksandr Karelin. What most people don't know is that Rulon did not grow up as an early wrestling prodigy. There were many times in his life where he faced forks in the road to determine what he might become. In this podcast, Rulon talks about the journey from his childhood farm life to a world stage in Sydney, Aust...

    52 分钟

  2. 11月26日

    The Fight Against Ag Cyber Terrorists

    Send us a textToday, people use computers as weapons to target key industries. Some do it for financial gain, while others are connected to international political factions. Regardless of their intention, the agriculture industry has had to take these threats seriously and is working to share information across companies to keep America's food chain protected.Jonathan Braley, Director of Threat Intelligence at Food & Ag-ISAC, gives us an inside look at what ag companies have experienced i...

    45 分钟

  3. 11月12日

    Ag With Emma: Farmhand With A Following

    Send us a textWhen Emma from "Ag With Emma" told her dad that she wanted to be on the road with a harvest crew, he did not approve. The interesting part was that her dad himself was once part of these crews that traversed states (sometimes with 50 combines) to help with harvests all over the country. As Emma started this adventure as a young woman in the United States and Australia, she started posting about her experiences, which have gone viral. Although she currently has a large socia...

    36 分钟

  4. 10月29日

    Farming Against Addiction

    Send us a textJeff Middleton knows that addiction is difficult and addicts are worth saving. As Director, his approach to getting addicts connected with Boise Vertical Farms is helping those in recovery find something to feel good about during their journey. Jeff shares how many addicts in the court system are not hardened criminals but people who are trying to escape paths that they do not want to go down. Getting your hands in the dirt to make things grow and survive is one of Mother Nature...

    37 分钟

  5. 10月15日

    The Many Hats Of A State Veterinarian

    Send us a textDr. Scott Leibsle graduated from the University of Wisconsin but now serves as Idaho’s State Veterinarian with the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Dr. Leibsle talks about how each state deals with different issues based on their location and the animals raised in those locations. In Idaho, his office is forever on the watch for Brucellosis from neighboring Yellowstone Park. He clarifies how the avian bird flu raised the alarm in 2024 and shares how a shortage of large animal ve...

    50 分钟

  6. 10月1日

    Raising Beefalo

    Send us a textWhat do you get when you mix a buffalo and a cow? It sounds like the beginning of a laffy taffy joke, but for Megan and Trevor Stark, this is their reality. If it sounds hard, it absolutely is! Something of this nature requires a meticulous process to do it right. They talk about how narrow the margin of error is raising these "non-traditional" animals and how it has taken years to find resources to help them raise their herd successfully. As a bonus, they have a sugge...

    41 分钟

  7. 9月17日

    The LegenDAIRY Dietitian

    Send us a textKennedy Youngren's life has an interesting connection to food. She is a licensed dietitian who is married to a dairy farmer. As a high school athlete looking at college prospects, she had to learn what her eating disorder was doing to her body. In this podcast, she offers important insights on taking care of our bodies, whether we farm all day, play sports, or work behind a desk. She also talks about better sleeping habits and ways to deal with children who are picky eaters.

    50 分钟

  8. 9月3日

    Mining's Link To Common Products and Agriculture

    Send us a textThey say we live in an information era, but you can't wear or eat information. Those who manufacture goods and products are dependent on those who mine and produce the elements that give us those products. Mike Veile, Site Operational Excellence Lead with Bayer Crop Science, shares how mining in Soda Springs, Idaho, is playing a vital role in producing phosphorus for many common products we use each day. Mike also explains the mine's environmental priorities, commitment to...

    38 分钟
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We are all about agriculture all the time. This podcast will surprise you! It is not your ordinary farm podcast. These are fascinating stories, from technology to human interest, where we talk to captivating people who are changing the landscape of the world around us. Hosted by the Idaho Farm Bureau Federation.

信息

  • 创作者
    Idaho Farm Bureau Federation
  • 活跃年份
    2022年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    72
  • 分级
    儿童适宜
  • 版权
    © 2024 Dirt Road Discussions
  • 节目网站
    Dirt Road Discussions

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