Rural Recharge

Florida Farm Bureau Federation

Welcome to Rural Recharge. The podcast is hosted by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith and is intended to provide listeners genuine conversations on real issues faced by the farmers and ranchers who are growing what we eat, wear and use every day.

  1. EP 35: Trevor Williams - The Farm Traveler

    FEB 13

    EP 35: Trevor Williams - The Farm Traveler

    Our guest joining us today is Mr. Trevor Williams, also known as the Farm Traveler. Trevor is a podcaster and YouTuber with a love of all things' agriculture. A Florida native, Trevor graduated with a degree in Agricultural Education and Communication with a minor in Environmental Horticulture from the University of Florida. The goal of the Farm Traveler is to connect consumers with farmers across the world and provide an outlet for famers to share their stories. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    37 min
  2. EP 34: Christy Chiarelli - Developing Florida's Future Leaders

    JAN 2

    EP 34: Christy Chiarelli - Developing Florida's Future Leaders

    Our guest joining us today is Mrs. Christy Chiarelli, assistant extension scientist in the Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, and director of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Originally from Laurel, Mississippi, Christy grew up showing market lambs and Brahman cattle for projects in her FFA chapter and 4-H club and was later elected to serve the National FFA Organization as a national FFA officer. Chiarelli obtained her bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Florida, studying agricultural education and communication while focusing on agricultural leadership development. Christy and her husband, Elio, currently reside on a small farm in Alachua with their two children. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    46 min
  3. Behind the Voice EP 11: Lance Watson & Tripp Hunter - Directors of Legislative Affairs

    12/19/2025

    Behind the Voice EP 11: Lance Watson & Tripp Hunter - Directors of Legislative Affairs

    Our guests joining us today are Lance Watson, Director of National Legislative Affairs and Tripp Hunter, Director of State Legislative Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Our conversation today will detail how Lance, Tripp and the Legislative Affairs team serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    29 min
  4. Behind the Voice EP 10: Rachael Smith - Director of Public Relations

    11/21/2025

    Behind the Voice EP 10: Rachael Smith - Director of Public Relations

    Our guest joining us today is Rachael Smith Director of Public Relations for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Our conversation today will detail how Rachael and the Public Relations team serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    21 min
  5. EP 33: Lucy Abell - The Next Generation of Leaders

    11/07/2025

    EP 33: Lucy Abell - The Next Generation of Leaders

    Our guest joining us today is Ms. Lucy Abell, owner/operator of Abell Livestock Company in DeSoto County. A second-generation cattle rancher, Lucy grew up in Texas before moving to Florida to expand her family's commercial cattle operation which operates in Northeastern New Mexico, the Texas Panhandle, and in South Central Florida. Lucy is one of three Finalists for the Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year Award for 2026 and a recent graduate of the Wedgworth Leadership Institute for Agriculture and Natural Resources. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    43 min
  6. EP 32: Matt Pearce - Born with a Sword

    10/03/2025

    EP 32: Matt Pearce - Born with a Sword

    Our guest joining us today is Mr. Matt Pearce, Owner of Pearce Cattle Company. Matt is an 8th generation Floridian and cattle rancher with a diverse operation including sod, beef cattle, hunting, and even photography workshops.  He is the past president of the Florida Cattleman's Association and serves on the board of Conservation Florida working to preserve working lands and wild habitats across Florida.  Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    41 min
  7. Behind the Voice EP 9: Geoffrey Patterson - Director of Agricultural Policy

    09/19/2025

    Behind the Voice EP 9: Geoffrey Patterson - Director of Agricultural Policy

    Our guest joining us today is Geoffrey Patterson, Director of Agricultural Policy for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Our conversation today will detail how Geoffrey and the Agricultural Policy team serve our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advance the Voice of Ag.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    23 min
  8. EP 31: Chase & Amber Cannady - Pure Wholesome Elderberries

    09/05/2025

    EP 31: Chase & Amber Cannady - Pure Wholesome Elderberries

    Our guest joining us today is Chase & Amber Cannady, Owners of North Florida Elderberry Farm. Chase and his wife Amber started their booming elderberry business four years ago when Amber started using elderberry as a home remedy for their three children. Since that time, they have expanded the farm to five varieties of elderberries and selling an array of products including syrup, jelly, vinegar and live cuttings so other farmers across the country can grow their own elderberries.   Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

    38 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
23 Ratings

About

Welcome to Rural Recharge. The podcast is hosted by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith and is intended to provide listeners genuine conversations on real issues faced by the farmers and ranchers who are growing what we eat, wear and use every day.

Information

  • Creator
    Florida Farm Bureau Federation
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    46
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Florida Farm Bureau Federation 2023
  • Show Website
    Rural Recharge

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