The Agvocates: Recent Episodes
The Agvocates
Join Dan and Wade each week as they visit with agriculturalist from across the United States and learn about their involvement in agriculture.
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Amber Schultz Bristow from Warrens, Wisconsin. While she has only been sharing about cranberries on Instagram since January, Amber has been a lifelong cranberry farmer. Today we take a deep dive into the shallow cranberry bog and learn about cranberry production.
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Dr. Susan Fritz and Katie Klepac (Clay-Pack) Since 1998, Fritz Southdowns is synonymous for success when it comes to showing southdowns. Whether you are looking for your next competitive lamb, a starter flock of southdown ewes, or a southdown ram that will help put you on the map, Fritz Southdowns is the place to go. https://www.instagram.com/fritzsouthdowns/ (Fritz Southdowns on Instagram)
Today's episode is a longer than normal, but John Bos of Dutch Hollow Farms full of thoughts and provides a great conversation with Dan and Wade. Be sure and stay around for the end, John has a treat for the listeners. http://www.dutchhollowfarms.com/ (Dutch Hollow Farms) https://www.instagram.com/dutchhollowfarms/ (Find them on Instagram)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Boone Miller from Headrick, Oklahoma. Boone currently farms with his Dad and brother in Southwest Oklahoma, where they grow cotton and raise cattle. https://www.instagram.com/boonemiller/ (Boone on Instagram)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Tyson and Cally from Ag Aviation Adventures. Tyson and Cally spend their summers in East Grand Forks, Minnesota with their Air Tractor. Their off seasons take them from the mountains of Colorado to the deserts of Baja California. https://www.instagram.com/agaviationadventures/ (Ag Aviation Adventure on Instagram) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjq3CguZmrEwJZp6GTpv3ng (Ag Aviation Adventure on Youtube)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Gavin Spoor from Martinsburg, Missouri. While most college students work on campus, a local restaurant, or grocery store Gavin started his farming operation where he grows and sells popcorn across Missouri. https://www.spoorfarms.com/shop/ (Spoor Farms) https://www.instagram.com/gavin_spoor/ (Gavin on Instagram)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Ramiro Ruiz from Salinas, California. Born and raised in the salad bowl of the world, Ramiro is a diesel mechanic for BUD of California, where he is tasked daily with keeping their specialty equipment running strong. https://www.instagram.com/ram628 (Ramiro on Instagram)
Welcome back to another episode of The Agvocates and Happy World Milk Day! In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Evelyn and Claudia, The New York Farm Girls. 4th generation dairy farmers, The New York Farm girls take pride in working at their family’s dairy while sharing their story on social media and connecting with consumers. https://www.instagram.com/nyfarmgirls/ (NY Farm Girls on Instagram)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Trevor Bales from Buckeye, Arizona. Bales Hay Sales is a small family owned and operated farm in Buckeye, Arizona. Their family has been farming the same land since 1891. They grow, harvest, and store feed for wholesale and retail customers to purchase throughout the year. Bales Hay Sales https://www.facebook.com/baleshayfarms/ (Bales Hay Sales on Facebook) Bales Hay Sales on Instagram
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Casey Briggs from South Dakota. Casey is a wheat farmer by day and co-host of the Manure Spreader Podcast by night. Follow Casey on Instagram https://www.facebook.com/groups/867949046997272/ (FBSN on Facebook)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Barrett Brown from Brownfield, Texas. Barrett is a 5th generation farmer on the South Plains of Texas where he and his family grow cotton, wheat and run cattle. Barret is a co-founder of FBSN and a co-host of the Manure Spreader Podcast. https://www.instagram.com/tripb11/ (Barrett on Instagram) https://www.facebook.com/groups/867949046997272/ (FBSN on Facebook)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Kate Bowen from Putney, Vermont. Kate and her family own and operate Meadowdale Farm. Since they began farming in 1999, they have been committed to raising the healthiest, happiest animals for the local community. Meadowdale Farm believes in being good stewards of the land and continuing to preserve Vermont’s Working Landscape. http://www.meadowdalefarm.com/ (Meadowdale Farm)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Don Lamb from Lebanon, Indiana. Don and his family own and operate Lamb Farms. Don credits their success on the farm to their ability to merge technology, resource conservation and business. Don also serves as a board member of AgriStewards, a mission organization with the goal of teaching sustainable farming techniques, but also to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. https://www.lambfarmsinc.com (Lamb Farms) https://agristewards.org/ (AgriStewards)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Bushel Billy from Western Ohio. Bushel Billy is a professional problem solver when it comes to dealing with the customers he works with as a seed salesman. An educator and comedian on social media, Billy values the agriculture community and the power they have to share the story of those feeding and clothing the world. https://www.instagram.com/bushel_billy (Bushel Billy on Instagram)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Meredith Bernard from North Carolina. Meredith, also known as This Farm Wife on social media, describes herself as a perfectly imperfect wife & mama with perfectly obnoxious laugh. Pro photographer & hay raker. Saved by grace & strong coffee. https://www.thisfarmwife.com/ (This Farm Wife)
In today’s episode, Daniel and Wade are joined by Erin Holbert from Dana, Indiana. A Purdue grad, Erin works on her family’s farm where they grow a variety of crops. Erin also owns Heart of the Midwest, a blog and t-shirt store dedicated to agriculture. https://heartofthemidwest.com/ (Heart of the Midwest)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Austin Voyles from Canyon, Texas. Aside from working in the dairy industry, Austin and his wife own and operate Premier Initiative, a design and marketing company, as well as Purple Circle Magazine, one of the nation’s longest running Livestock Magazines. https://www.facebook.com/premierinitiative/ (Premier Initiative on Facebook ) https://www.facebook.com/PurpleCircleMagazine/ (Purple Circle on Facebook)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Emile Guedon from Natchez, Mississippi. Emile and his family grow a wide variety of crops all while using red Milwaukee Tools and Green Tractors. https://www.instagram.com/guedonfarms/ (Follow Emile on Instagram)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Michelle Martin. Michelle is the Owner and Editor of Ag Mag. Michelle visits about print media and sharing the stories of farmers and ranchers. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC87_JIlsZ2RqULOJEeCHTAg (Ag Mag on Youtube) https://www.facebook.com/theagmag (Ag Mag on Facebook)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Kirk Martin. Kirk farms with his family in Brownfield, Texas. Kirk shares about rain water harvesting and the West Texas Young Farmers Association.
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Matt Denetclaw. Matt is a Technical Assistance Specialist for the Navajo Region in the Intertribal Agriculture Council. Matt shares about the IAC and a variety of programs he works with.
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Bradley and Katherine of Hat & Heart Farm in Fredericksburg, Texas. Bradley and Katherine discuss sustainable farming, providing produce to local restaurants and more. https://www.hatandheart.com/ (https://www.hatandheart.com/)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Chase Schuchard. Chase is from Roscoe, Texas where he farms with his father in law. Chase shares about cover crops, cotton, and more. Follow Chase on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cschuchard (@cschuchard)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Tyler Froberg. A United States Army Veteran, Tyler is the Farming Training and Veteran Program Manager at Hope Farms in Houston, Texas. Tyler talks about urban farming, chicken tractors and more. Follow Tyler on https://www.instagram.com/farmerfroberg (Instagram) and visit https://hopefarmshtx.org/ (Hope Farms) to learn more.
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Oobree Martens. Oobree farms in Terry and Yoakum Counties in Texas where he grows cotton and peanuts. Oobree shares about his passion for photography, his farm truck and more. Follow Oobree on Instagram https://instagram.com/faith_and_farming (@faith_and_farming) Follow Oobree on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/faithandfarmingphotograpghy/ (Faith & Farming)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Rob Sharkey. Rob, better known as The Shark Farmer, is a Farmer, Podcaster, and Outfitter from Illinois. Rob talks about mental health in agriculture, SharkFarmer TV and more. https://sharkfarmer.com (SharkFarmer.com)
In this episode, Dan and Wade are joined by Ilissa Nolan. Ilissa is a Government Consultant at Booth & Associates in Austin, Texas. Ilissa talks about how to get started in agriculture lobbying, hemp, and more.
Follow Ilissa on https://www.instagram.com/ilissanolan (Instagram) and https://www.twitter.com/ilissanolan (Twitter)
Learn more about the Texas Hemp Coalition on https://www.facebook.com/txhempcoalition/ (Facebook), https://www.instagram.com/txhempcoalition (Instagram) and https://www.twitter.com/txhempcoalition (Twitter).
In this episode, Co-Host Farmer Dan and Wade talk about the podcast and things to come.
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