Agriculture instructor and FFA Advisor Amanda Reid is a 21-year veteran teacher at the Concordia school district in #Agri-Ready Designated Lafayette County. Amanda has been utilizing partnerships with the Missouri Farmers Care Drive to Feed Kids and Agriculture on the Move (Ag Moves) programs to add value to the student experiences, leadership development and activities the Concordia FFA Chapter implements each year. These programs provide hands-on opportunities for FFA chapters and members who ...
Jan 10, 2024•16 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Grant Norfleet was recently elected to serve as the 2023-24 National FFA Secretary. Grant grew up on his family's livestock and row crop farm in #Agri-Ready Designated Audrain County, southwest of Mexico, Mo. As a youth, he enjoyed showing livestock through 4-H and FFA with his brother. He began his FFA career as a member of the Mexico FFA Chapter and was honored to serve as a Missouri FFA Association Vice-President in 2021-22. He is a senior at the University of Missouri studying Agriculture Ed...
Dec 19, 2023•23 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Get ready to meet Missouri's 2023 Leopold Conservation Award winner in this episode of Stand for Ag! The Leopold Conservation Award Program recognizes and celebrates extraordinary achievement in voluntary conservation by agricultural landowners. This program shares the stories of conservation-minded farmers, ranchers, and forestland owners to inspire countless other landowners to embrace opportunities to improve soil health, water resources, and wildlife habitat on their working land. It also bu...
Dec 06, 2023•17 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Missouri Farmers Care and our line-up of worthy programming is made possible thanks to the Power of Partnership. In today's episode, we'll introduce you to Don, Joe, and Davin who represent the Agri-Ready designated counties of Lafayette, Nodaway, and Moniteau, respectively. Not only do these three gentlemen have unique farm stories, they also represent organizations which are valuable partners of Missouri Farmers Care. Don Schlesselman, Chairman of the Board, MFA Incorporated (2:40) Don Schless...
Nov 14, 2023•16 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Get ready to meet three outstanding youth who are involved in Missouri agriculture. Reagan, Brayden, and Ray represent the Agri-Ready Designated Counties of St. Clair, Moniteau, and Dent respectively. Although each has a unique story to share about their 4-H and FFA projects and farm experiences, all three share a common bond as members of the 2023 Missouri Agribusiness Academy. Reagan O'Farrell, Appleton City (1:56), Reagan O'Farrell Gallery and Blogpost Brayden Hallford, California (5:58), Bra...
Oct 31, 2023•15 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Tune in as we wrap up our celebration of our Missouri FFA National champions. Emily Hoyt, a sophomore studying agriculture education at the University of Missouri, was named the national champion in the agricultural education proficiency award at the 95th National FFA Convention in Indiana. Emily previously served as an Agriculture Education on the Move™ partner educator as a part of her SAE.
Dec 14, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Join us as we continue celebrating our Missouri FFA National champions. Trenton Jones of Higginsville brought home the diversified horticulture national title from the 95th National FFA Convention. Trenton is a sophomore at Northwest Missouri State University majoring in agricultural media with a minor in agricultural communications. Trenton served as Missouri FFA state vice president last year and retired this past April.
Nov 30, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Missouri FFA represented the Show-Me state well this year at the 95th National FFA Convention. A team of four juniors from the North Shelby FFA chapter brought home the national title in agronomy this year. Join us as we chat with the team on what it took to win it all. The North Shelby FFA chapter has nearly 65 members. This year, North Shelby had three placing teams at the National FFA Convention: ag mechanics, agronomy and conduct of chapter meetings.
Nov 16, 2022•20 min•Season 5Ep. 10
Listen in on this webinar recording, hosted by Missouri Soybean Association, to check in on the checkoff. This bonus episode features a distinguished group of panelists diving into the checkoff from the farm level up to the USDA, offering producers a look into the backend.
Nov 09, 2022•54 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Wine isn't usually the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Missouri, but the Show-Me state has a long, decorated history in the industry. Home to the first ever American Viticultural Area (AVA), designated wine grape-growing region in the United States distinguishable by geographic features, wine has been in our state since the 1840s. Join Alex Gast in this episode of Stand For Ag, prerecorded at the Missouri State Fair, as she joins Jim Anderson, the executive director of the Misso...
Oct 26, 2022•28 min•Season 5Ep. 8
How far is too far when it comes to government regulation? On this episode of Stand For Ag, attorney Brent Haden tells us how 102 Cooper County farmers successfully fought back against the Cooper County Health Board in its effort to regulate Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations. Brent Haden was born and raised on a farm in Mexico, Missouri. He graduated from the University of Missouri in 1998 with a bachelor’s degree in Political Science. Haden graduated from Harvard Law School in 2002. In 201...
Oct 12, 2022•57 min•Season 5Ep. 7
On September 12, American Foods Group, LLC (AFG) broke ground on its new $800-million beef processing plant in Agri-Ready Warren County. The plant will start receiving cattle in 2024 and once fully operational will process over 2,400 cattle per day. As one of the top beef-producing states in the U.S., this market for Missouri fed cattle and cows will benefit cattle producers and enhance the value of Missouri agriculture at the farm gate. Tune into this week's episode with Ashley McCarty and Chri...
Sep 28, 2022•33 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Join our host, Alexandra Gast, as she visits with Jordan Browning, public information officer at Ozarks Food Harvest, for this week's episode of Stand for Ag. Ozarks Food Harvest is the Feeding America food bank for southwest Missouri, serving 270 hunger-relief organizations across 28 Ozarks counties. Join Alex and Jordan as they discuss the duties Ozarks Food Harvest fulfills in the fight against hunger.
Sep 14, 2022•29 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Grab a chair and add a tool to your tool box. This week's episode shares all the details about the AgriSafe Helpline. Visit the links below to learn more: AgriSafe Network: https://www.agrisafe.org Missouri Department of Agriculture: https://agriculture.mo.gov/stress.php Hotline number (call or text): 833.897.2474
Aug 30, 2022•26 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The power of partnership is no joke. Listen in on this webinar recording, hosted by Missouri Soybean Association, and get an in-depth picture of conservation practices and resources in Missouri. This bonus episode featured an esteemed group of panelists, high-quality conservation programs, and a Q&A session with audience members.
Aug 03, 2022•46 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Join Ag Ed on the Move program director, Heather Fletcher, and 2 partner educators for a special AEOTM update. This episode will highlight the impact this program has had on third-grade students in Missouri; and some exciting new things on the horizon.
Jul 27, 2022•31 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Join Alexandra, MFC outreach specialist, and Matt Moreland of Red Barn Ranch for the kickoff episode of season 5. Red Barn Ranch is nestled on the outskirts of Harrisonville, Missouri, and provides fun for all ages. They have cows grazing on pasture, opportunities to feed the goats and alpacas in the petting area, and everything in between! This 4th generation farmer has been welcoming families onto his working farm for the last 9 seasons and has been successful all thanks to the family behind h...
Jul 13, 2022•42 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Tune into the season 4 finale of Stand for Ag as Ashley and guest, Dan Kleinsorge, give us a brief review of the 2022 state legislative session. Dan Kleinsorge grew up on a farm in Montgomery County working with hogs, dogs, and row crops while growing up. Dan has worked on campaigns, in state government, and for nonprofits for 15 years. From late 2011 through 2014, Dan was the Executive Director of Missouri Farmers Care during the organization's first years. There Dan helped ag allies in North D...
May 11, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 66
Join this week's episode with an insightful panel of women from Missouri CommonGround. They discuss connecting consumers and producers, and how agriculture is always changing. Our guest host this week is Hillary Black. Hilary Black is the Associate Director of Communications for the Missouri Corn Growers Association and Missouri Corn Merchandising Council. A 2007 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, Hilary utilizes her degree in Agricultural Education: Leadership and Communication to...
May 04, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Join the conversation this week on ‘hard conversations.’ Ashley and Eric discuss the challenges of communicating our passion as agriculturists. Eric Bohl serves as the Director of Public Affairs and Advocacy for Missouri Farm Bureau. In this capacity, he directs the organization’s media and communications activities, creates and strengthens relationships with agribusinesses and serves on the MOFB legislative team. Eric previously served five years as Chief of Staff and Legislative Director to Co...
Apr 13, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 64
Join Ashley and Gary Wheeler on Stand for Ag. Missouri’s soybean farmers selected an innovative and committed servant leader to helm the Missouri Soybean Association, Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and Foundation for Soy Innovation. Gary Wheeler is a deeply engaged advocate for soybean farmers. His focus on partnerships and the power of forward-thinking has led Missouri’s soybean organizations through significant operational and strategic challenges with a track record of success. Wheele...
Apr 06, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Lorin Fahrmeier from Lexington, MO is a farmHER that works side by side with her husband and two children, on their farm, where they grow close to 20 acres of fresh fruits and vegetables. With a focus on selling their diverse crops direct to customers, they sell their fresh produce and wine at the City Market in Kansas City on Saturdays during warmer months. On an annual basis their family welcomes thousands of visitors to their farm and roadside market for u-pick berry and pumpkin picking, educ...
Mar 30, 2022•38 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Dr. Steve Strubberg was named as the State Veterinarian of Missouri in 2019. In this role, he leads the Department’s Animal Health Division which protects the health of all livestock in the state. Strubberg grew up in Union, Missouri, with the intention of becoming a physician. Driven by his love for science, animals and the outdoors, he soon discovered his passion lay in a different field. In 1989, Strubberg received his Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from the University of Missouri with a fo...
Mar 23, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Join Shane Kinne as he talks about the Coalition to Protect the Missouri River. This insightful conversation is sure to spark some interest in the 'Big Muddy.' Shane Kinne spent nearly a decade working with state, federal and NGO partners in his role leading public policy and grower outreach initiatives for the Missouri Corn Growers Association. It was in this role that he gained a deep wealth of knowledge and experience with Missouri River issues as he navigated the organization through the his...
Mar 16, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 60
There are truly so many opportunities for soybean producers in Missouri. Join Ashley and Kyle, as they delve into some neat features of the Missouri Soybean Merchandising Council and where the industry is headed! Kyle Durham and his family farm soybeans and corn in the Missouri River bottoms near Norborne, Mo on the operation that his grandfather started. In 2004, Durham graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia, Mo. with a degree in general agriculture with an emphasis in Science an...
Mar 09, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Join Ashley McCarty and Carley Esser as they give you an inside conversation about a host of policy issues. Carley Esser currently serves as a professional staff member for the U.S. Senate Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Committee under Ranking Member John Boozman. She handles Title I commodities, disaster programs, and crop insurance. Formerly, Esser was the senior legislative assistant for Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler where she handled the agriculture committee portfolio in addit...
Mar 02, 2022•24 min•Season 4Ep. 58
Join the conversation on this weeks episode addressing feral hog elimination in the Show-Me state. With over 75 years of experience collectively, this episode provides insight and information for landowners to combat the feral hogs in Missouri. Jason Jensen has worked for the Missouri Department of Conservation for nearly 30 years. He currently serves as the Community and Private Land Conservation Field Chief and serves as the incident commander feral hog elimination and program supervisor for c...
Feb 23, 2022•50 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Did you know that Missouri has the fourth largest horse population in the United States? In this episode, Missouri Horse Council Board Members, Brenda Wasser and Joe Eddy, talk about the diversity within Missouri’s equine industry and the budding opportunities for horse enthusiasts within our state. Learn more about the Missouri Horse Council and become a member at https://www.missourihorsecouncil.com/ .
Feb 16, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 56
Advanced technologies and innovations have benefitted the production of corn and ethanol. Outdated information and misconceptions have caused a lot of confusion about this renewable resource. Bradley Schad, Missouri Corn Growers Association CEO, joins us on this episode to discuss fact, fiction and the future of corn and ethanol production.
Feb 09, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 55
POET Bioprocessing, located near Laddonia, MO began operations in September of 2006. The state-of-the-art bioethanol production facility consumes approximately 28 million bushels of locally-grown corn to produce 80 million gallons of bioethanol annually. POET Bioprocessing - Laddonia provides a high performance, environmentally-friendly fuel as well as premium, high-quality Dakota Gold brand livestock feed for regional, national and international markets. The plant also produces corn oil, liquef...
Feb 02, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 53
