Farming the Future

On this week's podcast, we hear from a few Task Force members on their summer internship experiences!

Join us this week for a conversation on Coffee Production & AgriMarketing with our special guest, Mr. Mario Ortez! Mr. Ortez is a current Investment Associate with Teays River Investments Management, LLC. and a previous owner of a small specialty coffee farm in northern Nicaragua. Mario is a Purdue Ph.D. alumnus in the Agriculture Economics Department!

On this week's podcast, we dive into the world of agriculture broadcasting with Mr. Eric Pfieffer. Mr. Pfeiffer is the Vice President of News at Hoosier Ag Today and directs all coverage of Hoosier Ag Today. Listen to learn more about broadcasting in agriculture!

This episode explores the world of greenhouse gases and their effect on the environment with Mr. Hans Schmitz. Schmitz works for the Conservation Cropping Systems Initiative and works in affiliation with the State Climatologists Office located here at Purdue University. Listen to find our more about these greenhouse gases and what they mean for the future of agriculture!

Today we are learning the benefits and innerworkings of Career and Technical Education with Mr. Skylar Clingan. Mr. Clingan is a Purdue Alumni and Assistant Director of Indiana FFA. Join us as he sheds light on the emerging possibilities of CTE in our high school education programs.

Join Abby and Allydale for this season's LAST episode! Today we'll be discussing all aspects of agritourism with our guest, Amy Kelsay. Amy is the owner of Kelsay Farms, an agritourism business based out of Whiteland, IN.

Join us as we dive into the progressive world of digitalizing agriculture with Dr. Somali Chaterji, who is a professor in Agricultural and Biological Engineering as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering here at Purdue and is heavily involved with digital agriculture.

Join Jenna and Abby this week as they discuss all things Ag Week! Ag Week, April 10th-14th is aimed to celebrate and educate about agriculture. From Milk Monday to Farm-to-Fork Friday, Ag Week is filled with activities each and everyday. We can't wait to join you on Memorial Mall, at the heart of Purdue's Campus, in just a few short weeks!

Join us as we dive into the vast topic of agricultural careers and the possibilities open to those interested in professional agricultural pursuits. Today we are talking with two representatives from AgHires; Taylor Embry, a Recruiter for AgHires, and Marnie Schwartzkopf, an AgHires college ambassador for Purdue University.

For this week's episode, we are joined by Dr. Erika Slinker. She is a Senior Research Scientist for Elanco Animal Health. She specializes in Pet Health Clinical Development, as well as Vaccines & Biologics. Listen in as we learn about animal science research and how it affects agriculture and the world we live in.

This week we are joined by Ted McKinney, current CEO of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture. Join us as we discuss supply chains, trade organizations, and foreign affairs in agriculture!

Join us this week as we discuss agricultural policy and the upcoming Farm Bill with our guest Brantley Seifers, a National Affairs Coordinator for Indiana Farm Bureau!

Join us this week as we meet with Caroline Patrick of Indiana Grown to discuss how Indiana agriculture is diversifying the corn belt. We also discuss how Indiana Grown supports Indiana producers and how producers can become a part of the program.

Join us as we discuss entomology and forest ecology with professor Dr. John Couture. We discuss how knowing insects and plants can better our understanding of the world and better conserve our forests and our fields.

Dr. Paul Brown, who is a professor within the Forestry and Natural Resources department at Purdue, has worked in aquaculture for over 30 years. Join us as we discuss current research surrounding aquaponics and how it will continue to play a role in the future of agriculture.

Dr. Chantel Simpson is an assistant professor in the agriscience and agribusiness department at NC A&T and also the 2021-2022 national historian for MANRRS. Join us as we discuss MANRRS involvement and other aspects of diversity in agriculture!

Join us as we discuss controlled environmental agriculture with Cary Mitchell. Cary is a horticulture professor at Purdue University. Since the 1970s, Prof. Mitchell has worked with NASA on a variety of projects Be sure to check out Ag Week on our other social media channels as well: Instagram: purdueagweek Twitter: @PurdueAgWeek Facebook: Ag Week at Purdue

On this week's episode, we have Lori Hoagland, a Purdue professor of soil microbial ecology, discussing urban agriculture. Join us as we discuss principles and benefits of urban ag! Be sure to check out Ag Week on our other social media channels as well: Instagram: purdueagweek Twitter: @PurdueAgWeek Facebook: Ag Week at Purdue

Join us as we discuss mental health in agriculture with Abigail Heidenreich. Abby is an Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator in Orange County, and a member of the Purdue Extension Farm Stress Team. The Purdue Farm Stress Team offers resources to farmers, farm families, and farm employees to help address day-to-day stresses and difficulties which come with owning and operating a business which is subject to many challenges and uncertainties. For more information check out the Farm Stress team website and podcast, Tools for Today's Farmers. As always, be sure to check out Ag Week on our social media channels: Instagram: purdueagweek Twitter: @PurdueAgWeek Facebook: Ag Week at Purdue

Dr. Stacie Crowder is the Monogastric Product Manager at PMI Additives, a division of Land O' Lakes. Tune in as she discusses antibiotic use, biosecurity, and more! Be sure to check out Ag Week on our social media channels: Instagram: purdueagweek Twitter: @PurdueAgWeek Facebook: Ag Week at Purdue