Keepin' It Rural Podcast: Recent Episodes
Keepin' It Rural Girls
What's up world. We're three ladies telling the true stories of everyday agriculture, food and natural resources - with a focus on agricultural education for all.
Every two weeks we talk to a guest with a farming industry gig, whether they be a butcher, baker, or agricultural educator. Their story matters and yours does too! So buckle up and bring it on, cause this is the Keepin' It Rural Podcast.
Got a question or guest idea? Shoot us an email at Keepinitruralgirls@gmail.com.
Whether it's drafting a radio ad or directing a documentary crew, reinvention is the name of the game for our latest guest. Producer Loren interviews ag marketing and communication expert Julie Fritsch on her experiences in the industry.
Resources:
- Check out Julie's website: https://juliefritsch.com/
- Learn more about the National Association of Agricultural Educators: https://www.naae.org/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Here's a real winner! Part 2 of our conversation with Greg Bohrer goes in depth with the sustainability efforts happening at Walmart and why it's important to work with farmers rather than tell them what to do.
Resources:
- Learn more about Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bohrer-9437816b/
- Dive deep into sustainability at Walmart: https://walmart.org/what-we-do/advancing-sustainability
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Sustainability is a charged word with a lot of history, but our guest today helps farms around the country see it in a new way. Greg Bohrer is Director of Strategic Initiatives within Corporate Affairs at Walmart, meaning he's got a unique view of sustainability in the agriculture industry. We know there's a lot of definitions of sustainability, but his takes the cake!
Resources:
- Learn more about Greg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregory-bohrer-9437816b/
- Dive deep into sustainability at Walmart: https://walmart.org/what-we-do/advancing-sustainability
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
We all dream of being on TV at least once, but our next guest does it all the time! Kevin Ochsner is the host of Cattlemen to Cattlemen, a show dedicated to work of cattle raisers around the country. In his spare time he's an accomplished speaker and runs a ranch raising Limousin cattle! You won't want to miss Kevin's deep thoughts on the agriculture industry.
Resources:
- Check out Cattlemen to Cattlemen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CattlemenToCattlemen
- Follow Oschner Tender-Raised Beef: https://www.facebook.com/OchsnerTenderRaisedBeef
- Follow Oschner Limousin: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089312346542
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
What's it like running a small farm right outside an urban center? We let Loren from the Keepin' It Rural team take the reins and talk with farm manager Allan Robinette to find out!
Resources:
- Follow Robinette's on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Robinettes
- Check out Robinette's on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robinettesapplehaus/
- Learn more about Robinette's on their website: https://robinettes.com/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Teachers make the biggest impact, and Jennifer Maras is no exception. That's why Bekka and Natasha sat down with her to learn all about her program and why she was selected as NREA's 2023 teacher of the year.
Resources:
- Learn more about the NREA Foundation Teacher of the Year Award: https://www.nrea.net/awards-programs
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
What's it take to be entrepreunerial in ag? Back Forty Beef know all about it! From beef to tallow candles and corn mazes, this farm has got it all. Hear a bit of background and get inspired in our latest episode.
Resources:
- Learn more about Back 40 Beef: https://www.backfortybeef.com/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Remember that old Christmas jingle from Bing Crosby? Turns out there's a lot more to chestnuts roasting over an open fire than we thought.
Resources:
- Learn more about Finger Lakes Nut Farm: https://www.fingerlakesnutfarm.com/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Take it from Lindsey, Certified Angus Beef provides high quality beef that can't be beat. Learn the story behind this incredible company in our latest Meat & Greet episode.
Resources:
- Learn more about Certfied Angus Beef: https://www.certifiedangusbeef.com/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Keepin' It Rural listeners, time to learn a little about the three candidates contending for the top spot at NAAE.
Resources:
- Learn more about NAAE: https://www.naae.org/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
That Thanksgiving feast has to come from somewhere. Meet one of the minds behind the meat as Lindsey talks with food scientist Katie Saterbak.
Resources:
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
It's time to learn about our favorite breakfast staple, protein powerhouse, and all around egg-cellent meal. Tune in as we talk with J.T. from Versova about the incredible, edible egg.
Resources:
- Learn more about Versova: https://www.versova.com/
- Study resources from American Egg Board: https://www.incredibleegg.org/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
New to ag teaching? Ready to retire? We have both perspectives on this episode of our What a Hoot series.
Resources:
- Learn about TeachAg: https://www.naae.org/teachag/
- Follow Courtney's Instagram account:
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Covid changed a lot of things, but what many don't know is how much it affected the bison industry across the United States! Luckily we've got two great guests who shared the ins and outs of this incredibly popular, heart-healthy meat.
Thanks to Adam and Craig for joining this week's episode!
Resources:
- Visit the Sleepy Bison Acres website: https://sleepybisonacres.grazecart.com/
- Read through the Minnesota Bison Association Website: https://mnbison.org/
- Try out the BuySome Bison App: https://bisoncentral.com/bisonfinder-app/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Who wanted to do magic when they grew up? We sure did! Our next guest is a bonafide magician, world traveller and agriculture educator. She works outside the classroom to help consumers understand everything from how eggs are safely produced to the ways agriculture can help the climate. Oh yeah, and her magic words? Thank a farmer!
Resources:
- Learn more about Thank a Farmer: https://thankafarmer.com/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Gobble gobble! Our resident blonde butcher had the chance to talk turkey with Ferndale Market as they shared the ins and outs of running a specialty-focused meat business with a rich family legacy. Listen in and don't forget your cranberry turkey sticks!
Resources:
- Visit the Ferndale Market webiste: https://ferndalemarket.com/
- Read through the Ferndale Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/FerndaleMarket
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
What A Hoot round 2! Ag education is student aimed and their opinions matter. That's why Bekka sat down with two members of her class to hear their thoughts. Listen in as Sam and Grady share their raw, unfiltered perspective on ag class and production agriculture. From tractors to selling cat food, these two really were a hoot. Enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts! Shoot us a message on facebook.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Grab a serving of our next Meat & Greet with Lacey Alexander of Cargill. This brilliant lady sees the ins and outs of beef processing with a unique viewpoint and candid attitude. Lacey isn't afraid of getting into the tough topics so we went on a deep dive into the questions you care about. You won't want to miss this episode, that's for sure.
Resources:
- Find Lacey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lacey-alexander-460365101/
- Read about Cargill's beef animal welfare policy: https://www.cargill.com/meat-poultry/beef-business
- Learn more about the North American Meat Institute: https://www.meatinstitute.org/
- Visit the Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
It's time for our second new series! Hosted by Bekka, What A Hoot grabs agriculture educators for a less formal, more lifestyle focused dive into the agriculture education field.
Sid Morris is our first guest. Sid hails from Texas, and that's evident in everything he does. From a desire to be a bull rider to having 25 years of experience teaching ag, learn why Sid chose this career and why he loves it every day.
Resources:
- Find Sid on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sid.morris.900/
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Meat eaters rejoice! We're starting a new series hosted by resident butcher Lindsey diving deep into the science and stories behind our favorite protein. Dr. Ryan Cox is a meat science expert and somewhat historian. He shares a great look at why the meat industry looks the way it does and what are the best cuts for your next grillout.
Resources:
- Learn more about Dr. Ryan Cox: https://ansci.umn.edu/people/ryan-cox
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
She grew up a part the propane industry. Steph Hennen is ready to tell you all the facts and truth behind why propane is part of the future of energy!
Resources:
- Lakes Gas on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LakesGas
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/42utlWu
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Sometimes life takes you places you can't imagine. That's exactly what happened to our latest guest. Justin Wulf went from a seedstock cattle operation to welding, but still keeps it rural every day. Time to meet this master pipefitter, independent contractor, and welder extraordinaire.
Resources:
- Wulf Fabrication and Piping on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wulf.fab
- Ridgewater College Welding Program: https://ridgewater.edu/academics/areas-of-study/advanced-manufacturing-engineering/welding-program/
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/41XfDeE
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Ryan Valk has been in farming his entire life on his family farm in California. He took to social media years back and has found ways to promote agriculture and open up agriculture to consumers through humor and honesty. Almonds are primarily grown in the U.S. and exported all over the world. Learn more about how almond are grown, processed and used in production food and by-products.
Resources:
- California Farmer on Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/themilkmanandmilkmaid
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3VK6AfH
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
One day two Dutch dairy enthusiasts got married and started a dairy farm. Daniel and Tara Vander Dussen are a dynamic pair operating their dairy farm in New Mexico. Tara's background as an Environmental Scientist really adds a twist to their advocacy efforts. This conversation with Daniel and Tara is FULL of amazing information related to their team effort to promote agriculture.
Resources:
- Milkman and Milkmaid: https://www.facebook.com/themilkmanandmilkmaid
- Elevate Ag: https://taravanderdussen.com/blog/elevateag
- Discover Ag Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/discover-ag/id1615443750
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3oIfNIF
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Railroads are important! Much more than we even realized. Check out the ways they help our communities and provide awesome jobs across a variety of fields.
Resources:
- Red River Valley & Western Railroad Website: https://www.rrvw.net/
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/3MzZ9oB
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
You've seen him on YouTube and all over social media (except Snapchat). Ladies and gentlemen, the one and only Millennial Farmer.
Resources:
- Millennial Farmer YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@MillennialFarmer
- Millennial Farmer Website: https://www.mnmillennialfarmer.com/
- Grain Bin Rescue Program: https://www.mnmillennialfarmer.com/harvestoutreach
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/40KgVJw
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
What's in a name? If you're Land O'Lakes cooperative then what's in your name is a ton of history, business acumen, and pride in farming. Listen in to with Paul Hansen as he gives the inside scoop on everything dairy (and so much more) co-op.
Resources:
- Land O'Lakes website:
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan:
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Our next guest is a brilliant livestock judger who has the knowledge and instincts to compete at national level compititions. Learn her story and what she thinks is the best way to get started in the livestock judging field.
Resources:
- Walton Webcasting: https://www.waltonwebcasting.com/
- Livestockjudging.com: https://www.livestockjudging.com/
- Judging Pro: https://judgingpro.com/
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://pay.keepinitruralgirls.com/livestock-judging
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
We often don't think about policy and development in rural areas, because very few people are talking about it. Our next guest is working to change that. Sit down with Julie Tesch as she talks about why rural areas are impacted by the "Amazon Effect", how important childcare facilities are, and what it's like to work in our nation's capitol.
Resources:
- Center for Rural Policy Development: https://www.ruralmn.org/
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://pay.keepinitruralgirls.com/Julie-Tesch
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
We've been modifying our food since like, forever. But what does it really take to make that happen? This episode gets into the nitty gritty with one smart cookie. KIR fans, meet Denneal Jamison-McClung.
Resources:
- The Human Genome Project
- Arctic Apples
- UC Davis Biotechology Program
- California Agriculture in the Classroom
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Yeehaw and all that! Big fans of cotton and cotton farmers around here. Ryan shared a lot of info that we simply had to get in your feed. So sit back, relax, and learn where that shirt of yours probably came from.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Walking through the barns at the Minnesota State Fair is quite literally a life-changing experience. Learn about how it all is possible through the hard work of people like Jill Nathe.
Resources:
- Minnesota State Fair Website
- CHS Miracle of Birth Center
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Oh cheese curds, how we love you. What else can we say? Our next guest help share the stories of cheese curds and the farms where they come from with people all around the country. Meet, Alison Demmer.
Resources:
- Culver's Thank You Farmer's Project https://www.culvers.com/about-culvers/thank-you-farmers-project
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/3ICINtA
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Prepare to have your beliefs challenged and view of the future of agriculture brightened when you listen to Damian Mason. Speaker, writer, farmer, and podcaster extroradinaire.
Resources:
- Damian's Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DamianPMason
- Food Fear: https://www.damianmason.com/shop/food-fear
- The Business of Agriculture Podcast: hhttps://soundcloud.com/thebusinessofagriculture/188-what-slowing-population-growth-or-even-decline-means-for-ag
- Damien's Website: https://www.damianmason.com/
- Extreme Ag: https://www.xtremeag.farm/
- Payment in Kind Program: https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metacrs8835/
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://d4a13efa-4094-4ce9-8aa6-17f92854f09b.paylinks.godaddy.com/Damian-Mason
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
🎶 Oh Christmas tree, oh Christmas tree, how amazing did Lloyd grow thee 🎶
Celebrate the season and learn what it takes to grow that beautiful evergreen sitting in your living room!
Resources:
- Wayne & Jean's Evergreens Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064651511013
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan ($5): http://bit.ly/3PEqLIG
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Juanita Reed-Boniface has a storied history in 4-H, beef, and the broader agriculture industry. Reach out to any famous Minnesotan, and there's a good chance she touched their lives. We were grateful to sit down with her and learn some of the good leadership wisdom she's gained from many years impacting others.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: http://bit.ly/3VFartt
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
On any given day you can find Erica Sawatzke with a toddler in one arm, a turkey feeder in the other, and a clear purpose in her eye. With experience across the turkey industry, this lady is a powerhouse.
Resources:
- Erica's Farm Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/oakdalefarm1866
- Keepin' It Rural Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3UZLOY5
- Keepin' It Rural Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/KeepinItRuralGirls/
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
Nodji Wetherby's family has been raising Wisconsin cranberries since 1903. With that kind of experience you can bet there's all kinds of stories to tell. Learn the what, when, and where of the fascinating cranberry industry.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Great Pumpkin Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3hpDamY
- Wetherby Cranberry Website: https://freshcranberries.com/
- Wetherby Cranberry Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/3fPERtd
Congratulations, you've got the biggest pumpkin in North America! Now what? That's the question our guest Travis Geinger answers on this episode of Keepin' It Rural. No need to wait until next year Charlie Brown.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Great Pumpkin Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3N6ONLe
- Travis's Business: www.stonefiretables.com
- Travis's Pumpkins Facebook Page: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063175452882
- Back Yard Giant Pumpkin Growers Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1145353668831112/about/
- Garden Giants Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/892759970893479/
Peter Imle knows wild rice. That much is for sure. He has an encyclopedic knowledge of the stuff ranging from history on the fields of Northern Minnesota, to how people use it in dessert! Intrigued? We thought so. Check out this episode to learn why wild rice is way more complex than you might think.
Resources:
- Keepin' It Rural Peter Imle Lesson Plan: https://bit.ly/3TcC6jW
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.
On lists of most impactful agriculturalists Temple Grandin reserves a high ranking. We're excited and curious to hear her perspective on agriculture education, rural life, and where her research is now.
Credits:
Keepin' It Rural podcast is a part of the Keepin' It Rural Girls Community. Today’s episode was produced by Loren King. Our music is by Matt Carlson.