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Produce Common Sense

by By Shay Myers

We all learn from each other. Come along as I share what I have learned and while I learn, and get to know the people who produce the food that you eat. Please Rate, Review And Subscribe. Thank You For Listening.

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Episodes

  1. Ag Industry Needs to Get Together and Share Their Story - Episode 26

    The agriculture industry faces a critical need to unify and amplify its narrative. In this episode, we talk with Patrick Kelly, Founder and Host of The Produce Industry Podcast, Produce and Supply Chain Industry Expert, about how the Ag Industry Needs to Get Together and Share Their Story. By...

  2. Tips To Maximize Your Trade Show Experience - Episode 25

    In this episode, we talk about how to maximize your Trade Show experience. We talk with Ross Nelson, Executive in the Produce & Supply Chain Industry, Business Leader and Produce Advocate. Trade shows can be a whirlwind of activity. In this episode, we'll share insider tips to help you navigate…

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  3. Ranchers And Farmers, Differences And Similarities - Episode 24

    In this episode, we discuss the differences and similarities between Ranchers and Farmers. We talk with Jay Doan, a Rancher, and Agropreneur from North Dakota Black Leg Ranch. Farmers actively cultivate crops through labor-intensive practices like planting, weeding, and harvesting. Ranchers raise...

  4. AI And Robotics In Agriculture - Episode 23

    In this episode, we discuss how Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics are transforming the agricultural industry by helping farmers produce more food with less input, improve quality, and reduce costs. We talked with Maxence Guillaumot, a French engineer, AgTech specialist, and Farmer.

  5. Bio-Nutrients, Improving Soil Health - Episode 22

    In this podcast episode, we delve into the world of soil Bio-Nutrients and uncover the secrets behind Redox Bio-Nutrients' remarkable success in empowering farmers and growers worldwide. Join us as we embark on a journey to Redox headquarters, where we engage in insightful conversations with…

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  6. Is Fair Trade Fair? - Episode 21

    Fair Trade is a term for an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The fair trade movement combines the payment of higher prices to exporters with improved social and environmental standards. The movement focuses in...

  7. How Wokeness Can Improve Produce - Episode 20

    In this Episode we talk about how wokeness can improve produce, we had a talk with Paul Manfre, consultant for the fresh produce industry from farm to table. Buyer, sales, and shipper of fresh produce.

  8. Let's Talk About Goals! - Episode 19

    A goal is an objective or target that someone is trying to reach or achieve. The goal is also the end point of a race or something a player is trying to put an object into as part of a game. A goal is an aim or objective you work toward with effort and determination. We all have many goals in…

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  9. How to Grow, Plant, And Harvest Apples - Episode 18

    Apples are one of the most valuable fruit crops in the United States. The 2021 apple crop totaled just over 10.5 billion pounds, down 5 million pounds from 2019. The United States has 5,000 plus apple producers who grow, on average, 240 million bushels of apples each year. These producers grow…

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  10. Farmers Are Dumb! - Episode 17

    On October 19th Ann Coulter an American Conservative, media pundit, author, syndicated columnist, and lawyer made a statement on the Social Media platform Twitter. Ann Tweeted: “If farmers ran the world, we'd still be sweeping, instead of vacuuming, and washing our clothes in rivers, instead of...

  11. Life Changing Lessons Learned From Growing Up In A Small Town - Episode 16

    Growing up in a small town has its pros and cons, and all the experiences in a small community may seem insignificant during your childhood, but they can actually play a significant role in shaping how you see the world as an adult. In this episode I have a talk with Allan Draper, Business…

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  12. Robots Are Invading Agriculture - Episode 15

    Agricultural robots automate slow, repetitive, and dull tasks for farmers, allowing them to focus more on improving overall production yields. Some of the most common robots in agriculture are used for Harvesting, Picking, and Weed Control. In this episode, I had a talk with Paul Mikesell CEO and...

  13. A Candid Conversation About Immigration - Episode 14

    “USA is a nation of immigrants. We are the children and grandchildren and great-grandchildren of the ones who wanted a better life, the driven ones, the ones who woke up at night hearing that voice telling them that life in that place called America could be better.” The United States has the...

  14. The Importance Of Supply Chain, The Challenges And Disruptions - Episode 13

    Supply chain management is an essential part of business success. How well a company manages this process can directly translate into increased revenues. COVID Has disrupted supply chains around the world. But they’ve also been a vital lifeline to support the response, keeping essential supplies...

  15. AgTech - Episode 11

    “AgTech” is an emerging economic sector that has the potential to completely reshape global agriculture, dramatically increasing the productivity of the agriculture system while reducing the environmental and social costs of current ag production practices. Agriculture Technology is the use of...

  16. How Did An Onion Tree Get Me On Social Media - Episode 12

    In this episode I will talk about how I ended up communicating and trying to teach about farming and agriculture all because of an onion tree, In this Episode you will know and understand a little more about me and my motivation, the purpose and the mission of why I do what I do as a Podcaster…

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  17. Farming Is Enlightening And Frightening - Episode 10

    In todays episode we speak with The Produce Nerd, Megan, about why she found her way onto the farm. Her background wasn’t farming, but once she saw how the crops were harvested she couldn’t help wanting to learn more, so much so that she started social media dedicated to the process.

  18. The Ten Best Steps To Grow Your Career - Episode 9

    How do you reach the next level in your career? Most of us want to grow our careers, in some capacity. Perhaps moving up the ladder means more financial freedom, or a different social standing, or even a more fulfilling and challenging role. Whatever the reason, we all want to expand our…

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  19. How And Why We Irrigate - Episode 8, Part One

    The amount of moisture available at the different growth stages can affect how well the plants grow, their resistance to disease, and the yield of the crop. So farmers need to manage when they irrigate just as much as when they harvest! In areas that have irregular precipitation, irrigation...

  20. How And Why We Irrigate - Episode 8, Part Two

    The amount of moisture available at the different growth stages can affect how well the plants grow, their resistance to disease, and the yield of the crop. So farmers need to manage when they irrigate just as much as when they harvest! In areas that have irregular precipitation, irrigation...

  21. Will Farmers Disappear In The Next 10 Years? - Episode 7

    Not all farmers will disappear within 10 years, but as we've seen over the past couple of generations, their role will diminish. At one time, most Americans were farmers. Now, there are only 2 million across the country. ... In this seventh episode of the Podcast I had a talk with Paul Manfre...

  22. The Demonization Of Farmers: Why We Speak Out - Episode 6

    Farmer demonization has become an acceptable pastime, but much of the criticism comes from a place of ignorance about the reality of life on the land. In this sixth episode of the Podcast I had a talk with Derrick Josi about how farmer face their own peculiar challenges and most are occasionally...

  23. A Successful Immigrant's Story - Episode 5

    America is a nation of immigrants, nearly one of every four Americans —70 million people — is ​an immigrant or the child of parents who came from another country. Some fled war, persecution, or environmental disaster; others pursued the American ideal of opportunity for all. In this fifth episode...

  24. The Challenges Of Hemp Farming - Episode 4

    Growing crops of any type is no easy feat; the number of challenges farmers encounter can seem overwhelming to newcomers and outsiders and can change on a yearly basis or even more often. Hemp growers face a lot of challenges, too, some of which are unique to hemp. In this fourth episode of the...

  25. The Huge Difference Between Organic Produce & Non - GMO Labels - Episode 3

    Every year more Non-GMO products are being created, but there’s something really tricky and important you need to know about these products. What exactly does the “Non - GMO” label mean? And the difference with Organic Produce. In this third episode of the Podcast I had a talk with Karalynne…

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  26. Why Farm In The Desert? - Episode 2

    Desert farming is the practice of developing agriculture in deserts. As agriculture depends upon irrigation and water supply, farming in arid regions where water is scarce is a challenge. However, desert farming has been practiced by humans for thousands of years. In this second episode of the...

  27. Family Introduction - Episode 1

    In this first episode we welcome you to our new Podcast, Produce Common Sense, and we will get to know a little more in depth some of the key family members who collaborate in Owyhee Produce, we will have guests from different generations who work in the business and help make things possible.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

We all learn from each other. Come along as I share what I have learned and while I learn, and get to know the people who produce the food that you eat. Please Rate, Review And Subscribe. Thank You For Listening.

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By Shay Myers

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