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Farmer Friday
by Elizabeth Lynch
Farmer Friday | This interview series amplifies the voices of our farmers, agriculturists, ag organizations, and ag businesses in the Appalachian region. It gives YOU, as the consumer, the resources needed to understand what is going on in our agricultural industry and what you can do to help. Let's bridge the gap between producers and consumers!
Episodes
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American Farm Bureau President, Zippy Duvall
For the last time as Miss West Virginia, happy Farmer Friday! I am so honored to have the President of the American Farm Bureau Federation, Zippy Duvall, share his story. Zippy is a proud advocate for agriculture. He is a major proponent of the Farm Bureau and believes everyone can benefit from...
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Heather Ransom, Solar Holler
It's Farmer Friday! I am so excited to have Heather Ransom on today's episode! Heather is the marketing director and storyteller for Solar Holler. "Solar Holler is bringing the next generation of energy production to our ancient mountains". This company puts an emphasis on the revitalization of...
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Kelsey Riggi and Lila Bear Explor(her) Club
Happy Farmer Friday! I am so excited to have Kelsey Riggi from the Libera Organization to talk about the Lila Bear Explor(her) Club! "The Lila Bear Explor(her) Club is a social enterprise started by Libera, Inc. Libera, Inc is a nonprofit organization that has been empowering women and youth in...
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Angelina Watts, Cannabis Industry
"If you want something, it's only you that can go get it. You are your own advocate! If you aren't screaming from the mountaintops for what you want and what you deserve, you aren't going to get it and your friend or your coworker won't get it for you." 💪 Happy #FarmerFriday!👩🌾🚜 I am so...
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Mark Peiffer, Community Markets Inc.
Happy #farmerfriday!👩🌾🚜There is truly nothing better than watching the community come together under a common cause. Community Markets Inc. does just that and more! Not only does this program seek to increase access to healthy food resources for families and communities in need, but they also...
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Melinda McDerment, WV Gamebreeders Association
It's Farmer Friday!! Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing Melinda McDerment, the president of the West Virginia Gamebreeders Association. Melinda is an advocate for game fowl throughout the state. She does all that she can to preserve the numerous breeds, create educational opportunities…
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Pheobe Taylor, Sissonville High School
This Farmer Friday interview with Pheobe Taylor, the new agriculture educator and FFA advisor at Sissonville High School, is exactly why I love my job! Mrs. Taylor represents a new era in the future of agriculture. With a strong background in the industry, she is credited with establishing the...
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Amy Parsons-White, Marshall University Sustainability Department
Happy Farmer Friday! "Even when people are telling you it can't be done because it's never been done before...Well, you don't know if it can be done because it's never been done before! Maybe no one has ever attempted it or maybe they've never attempted it the way you want to do it. Trust in...
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Kacey Gantzer, Northern Region Planning Coordinator for WVDA
Welcome back to Farmer Friday! I am so excited about today's interview. If you have been following my journey for a while, you might remember my interview with Kacey Gantzer when I was Miss Jefferson County 2022. (https://youtu.be/suVcSVXLRzc) If you are new to my page, Kacey is the Northern…
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Elizabeth Lynch, Farmer Friday Introduction
Welcome back to Farmer Friday! I have noticed so many new people are following my journey. I wanted to take the time to introduce myself, my social impact initiative, and my Farmer Friday interviews. If you are interested in becoming a part of my interview series, send a direct message through my...
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Operation Welcome Home
It's Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜 Today's interview is with the Executive Director of Operation Welcome Home (OWH) in West Virginia. Tiffany Summerlin is a United States Marine Corps veteran and was a former dental hygienist before finding her niche at OWH. This organization assists veterans with...
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West Virginia Farm to School Program
Happy Farmer Friday!!🚜👩🌾 Today's interview deals with an amazing program that is built upon a partnership between the West Virginia Department of Education and the West Virginia Department of Agriculture. The West Virginia Farm to School is a great way for students to gain hands-on experience...
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Charity Marstiller, Jefferson High School Agricultural Education Teacher
Happy Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜 Charity Marstiller is an agricultural education teacher at Jefferson High School. She was recently named one of ten finalists for the 2023 West Virginia Teacher of the Year by the West Virginia Department of Education and it's so easy to see why! Charity has devoted…
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Grow Ohio Valley, Part 2
Happy Farmer Friday!🚜👩🌾 Welcome to Part two of the Grow Ohio Valley interview with Vincent and Sarah! Today they discuss a start-up project called the "Wheeling Food Hub" which deals with value-added products, the AmeriCorp program, the Urban Farming program, and the innovative ways our…
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Grow Ohio Valley, Part 1
Happy Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜 ' Sarah and Vincent from Grow Ohio Valley have so much great information that I had to turn their interview into a two part series! Part two will be relased next Friday.🎉 Today, you will get to hear all about the history and mission of Grow Ohio Valley. We also get…
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Appalachian Abattoir
Happy Farmer Friday! 🚜👩🌾 Today's interview is one that I have been looking forward to sharing for a while! Megan Parsons is the marketing and communications manager from Buzz Foods and the Appalachian Abattoir. On top of providing a processing facility to the meat producers in West Virginia,...
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Rhonda Jackson and Horses with Hearts
Happy Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜 Farmer Friday interviews are a way for me to showcase the agriculturists here in the state of West Virginia. Our agriculturists get a chance to tell their stories and provide a ton of educational and informational resources to you!🎉 My first interview as Miss West...
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WV Northern Region Planning Coordinator
Happy Farmer Friday and Happy Miss West Virginia Competition week!🚜👩🌾 "Instead of having that strong [female agricultural] influence, I feel like I want to be that influence!"🎉 Today's interview is probably one of my favorites! Kacey Ganzter is the Northern Region Planning Coordinator for…
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Jessie Pennell, WV Cattlemen's Association
Make no mis-steak, this weeks interview with Jessie Pennell is unique! 🥩 Ms. Pennell is our WV Beef Industry Program Specialist and is responsible for working with the WV Cattlemen's Association, the WV Beef Industry Council, and our WV farmers. She not only talks about an upcoming program for...
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Pike Mountain Farm
Happy Farmer Friday!!🚜👩🌾 From a few chickens to a robust family farm, Pike Mountain Farm has grown into a successful business in the mountains of West Virginia. Tyler Rice shares his story in today's Farmer Friday interview. He discusses everything from the pride he takes in raising his…
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Eversweet Apiaries
Happy Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜 Today's interview is sweeter than honey! I had the opportunity to speak with Jennifer King, the owner of Eversweet Apiaries. We talked about her dedication to beekeeping education and what we can do at home to support the bee population in our area. I hope you learn as...
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Mark Hostuttler, USDA Aquaculture Biologist
Happy Farmer Friday! 🎉🚜👩🌾 Today's interview will leave your heart feeling full. I had the pleasure of speaking with a gentleman I have looked up to for years. Mr. Mark Hostuttler works for the National Center for Cool and Cold Water Aquaculture (NCCCWA) as a biologist. He is affiliated with...
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Jefferson County, WV Commissioner
Happy Farmer Friday!👩🌾🚜🐄 Today's interview is super special. I had the opportunity to speak with the Jefferson County Commissioner, Steve Stolipher. We discussed everything from the Farmland Protection Program to the joys of watching new farm life enter the world. Please take a minute to...
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West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture
Happy Farmer Friday!🐄🚜 Check out my special guest for this weeks interview, Commissioner Kent Leonhardt , the West Virginia Commissioner of Agriculture! We discussed the substantial amount of work the WV Department of Agriculture is doing to keep our food supply abundant, our water clean, and…
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Orr's Farm Market
It's Farmer Friday!!! 🚜🌽🍑🍎🍓 This week I got the chance to speak with Misty Cook of Spring Valley Farm and Orchard, who recently purchased the Butler's Farm Market property. Mrs. Cook was able to speak about her life as an agriculturist and how her community has truly come together to support...
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Spring Valley Farms
It's Farmer Friday!!! 🚜🌽🍑🍎🍓 This week I got the chance to speak with Misty Cook of Spring Valley Farm and Orchard, who recently purchased the Butler's Farm Market property. Mrs. Cook was able to speak about her life as an agriculturist and how her community has truly come together to support...
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Charles Town Farmer's Market
It's Farmer Friday!! 🍓🌽🍎🥒🫑🐄🐖 I am so excited to share this one with you! This week I had the honor of interviewing the Market Manager of The Charlestown Farmer's Market, Fiona Harrison. She was able to talk about the history of the market and why it's so vital for the farmers in the…
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Horses with Hearts
It's Farmer Friday!! 🐎🚜🌽 I had the privilege of interviewing one of the most inspiring and kind people that I know- Kay Barkwill from Horses with Hearts. This organization uses agriculture and horses to change the lives of so many people. If you are looking for something to warm your heart,...
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Deliteful Dairy, Part 2
This interview is "udderly" phenomenal! 🐄 In part two of Deliteful Dairy's Farmer Friday interview, Katie and Brooks clear up misconceptions about the dairy industry and discuss what our community can do to support dairy farmers. They also reveal what family farming has meant to them and what…
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Deliteful Dairy, Part 1
This Farmer Friday interview was legen-dairy!🥛🐄 In part one of this two part interview, Katie and Brooks Long dive into their business Deliteful Dairy. Today we discuss the history of the farm, the p products offered in their shop, and some of the struggles facing the dairy industry in America....
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Shenstone Farms, Kevin Snyder
Happy Farmer Friday! When I heard Kevin Snyder speak at the Jefferson County Farm Bureau banquet, I knew I had to do an interview with him! Kevin runs Shenstone Farm which produces beef cattle. In this interview, he discusses his operation and his recent experience with placing his farm into the...
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West Virginia Dairy Princess 2022, Helen McCarty
Say cheese! Today's Farmer Friday interview is with our very own West Virginia Dairy Princess, Helen McCarty! I was extremely fortunate to watch her get crowned this past August. Helen discusses her duties with this title and how we can support the dairy industry. One piece of advice she gives is...
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Andor Peppers
Farmer Friday just got spicy! In this interview, I have Lillian and Dorri from Andor Peppers talking about their West Virginia Grown products. Their pepper gardens lie along the Cheat River and have been a labor of love for years. During the pandemic, they took a family hobby and turned it into a...
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FARMacy WV, Dr. Carol Greco
For today's Farmer Friday interivew, Dr. Carol Greco gives us a ton of great information about FARMacy WV! "West Virginia leads the country in chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity." This program provides people with healthier food options, nutrition education,...
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Farmer Friday | This interview series amplifies the voices of our farmers, agriculturists, ag organizations, and ag businesses in the Appalachian region. It gives YOU, as the consumer, the resources needed to understand what is going on in our agricultural industry and what you can do to help. Let's bridge the gap between producers and consumers!
HOSTED BY
Elizabeth Lynch
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Farmer Friday | This interview series amplifies the voices of our farmers, agriculturists, ag organizations, and ag businesses in the Appalachian region. It gives YOU, as the consumer, the resources needed to understand what is going on in our agricultural industry and what you can do to help....
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