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That's Agra Tastic Show
by pete Emmons
A bi-weekly show that celebrates agriculture in Ohio and across the country with a different spotlight area each month. Hosted by Veteran Ag broadcaster, Pete Emmons.
Episodes
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Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter Spotlight Show
In this episode, officers of the Three Gold Star Marysville, Ohio FFA Chapter including Graden McCreary (Vice President), Will Ramge (Reporter) and Hayden Ropp (Assistant Vice President) provide a highly engaging overview of current happenings with their Chapter. Specific Topics covered include:...
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64th FARM SCIENCE REVIEW SPOTLIGHT
In this special series of interviews conducted at the 64thAnnual Farm Science Review in London, Ohio on Sept. 23rd, we captured the sights and sounds of this outstanding event. Specific spotlights covered include: *The Ohio Farm Bureau *The Ohio Proud Program of the Ohio Department ofAgriculture...
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Inside The OHIO Farmers Market Network
In this episode, Sara Hill, Executive Director and Andrew Rome, Board President of The Ohio Farmers Market Network provide a highly informative overview of their organization. Specific topics covered include: *History *Core Values and Mission *Organization Strategic Plan *Advocacy Service *…
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Reflections of 2025-26 with FFA CEO and FFA Foundation CEO Scott Stump
In this episode, Scott Stump, National FFA CEO and National FFA Foundation CEO provides an outstanding and highly engaging reflection on major accomplishments of the organization and foundation over the last year. Specific Topics covered include: *Membership growth *Alumni Chapters…
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Ohio State Fair Show
In this extended episode, Pete Emmons of That's Agra-Tastic takes you inside the Ohio State Fair to spotlight major highlights of the current fair. Special guests from Fair Management, Junior Fair Exhibitors, Fine Arts, Interns, OCALI, Dairy/Band & Choir Operation/ Ohio Department of Natural...
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Chicago Next Gen FFA Conference
In this episode, Ashli Weinrich, FFA Program Specialist, Advocacy, Literacy and Ag Based Experiences provides a highly engaged capsulized overview of the recent Chicago Next Gen FFA Conference. Specific Topics covered include: *Background on the FFA Nex Gen Confrence Programs and overall program...
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Preview of The Iowa State Fair
In this episode, Mindy Williamson, Chief Marketing Officer of the Iowa State Fair provides a highly engaging and informative preview of the Premier Iowa State Fair scheduled from August13-23rd in Des Moines, Iowa... Specific Topics covered included: *Fair History *Fair Theme *The Giant Kick-off...
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Cultivating a Positive, Balanced Lifestyle on The Farm
In this episode, Rene Carauso of ReneCaruso.Life and Pete Emmons of That's Agra-Tastic provide a collaborative overview of cultivating a balanced, positive lifestyle on the Farm. Emmons covers factors on the farm causing mental health issues/key indicators of high stress and crisis resources....
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National FFA Officers Japan Agriculture Trip
In this episode, Trey Myers, National FFA Officers President and Western Region Vice President Jael Cruikshank provide a highly informative and engaging overview of the National FFA Officers January trip to Japan. Specific topics covered include: *Program overview *Interaction with Japan Future...
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Spotlight on The Harrison Farm
In this episode, Katherine Harrison, Owner/Operator of The Harrison Farm in Groveport, Ohio provides a highly informative and engaging overview of The Harrison Farm. 'Specific topics covered include: *Farm History *Farm Mission *Sustainability practices *Overview of the Farm Animals & the…
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Spotlight on the 77th Annual Miami Valley Steam Threshers Show
In this episode, Ann Weeks Marketing manager of the Miami Valley Steam Threshers provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the upcoming Annual Steam Threshers show scheduled for July 16-19 at Pastime Park in Plain City, Ohio. Specific topics covered include: *Daily show Schedule...
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Summary of Vancouver WA Farmers Market Scene Show
In This episode, Kelsey Allan, Director of Operations and Co-Interim Executive Director of The Vancouver, Washington Farmers Market and Avery Reynolds, Market Manager provide a highly informative and capsulized overview of the Premier Vancouver Farmers Market Scene. Specific topics covered…
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2026 Union County Ohio Farmers Market Kickoff
In this episode, Kathy Custer, manager provides a detailed overview of the Union County Ohio Farmers Market with special focus on Market startup on the May 16th 8:30am to 11:30am in Partners Park on 6th Street in Uptown Marysville. Topics covered include: * Market 40th Anniversary * Market...
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Spotlight on The Central Ohio Farm Bureau
In this episode, Arica Hamilton, Organization Director of The Ohio Farm Bureau who focuses on Union, Madison, Delaware and Franklin Counties, and Lauren Prettyman-Brown, President of The Franklin County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees and Director of Communications and Member Experiences for The…
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National FFA SpeakAG Pioneers Participate in National Ag Day
In this episode, Ceyla Glowacki, National FFA Manager of Advocacy, Literacy and Ag-Based Experiences and Kolton Stolba (Missouri FFA Vice President and FFA SpeakAg Pioneers and Lauren Argotts, Indiana FFA Secretary and FFA Speak Pioneer member provide a highly engaging overview of the FFA SpeakAg...
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FFA International Leadership Seminar for State Officers
In this episode, Joe L. Martin, National FFA Program Specialist, Advocacy, Literacy & Ag Based Experiences, Emma Hamilton, President of Virginia FFA and Weston Sondeno, Montana FFA State Sentinel provide a highly engaging and informative overview of their January International Leadership Seminar...
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Current Happenings with the FFA Foundation
In this episode, Molly Ball, President of the National FFA Foundation and Marketing Director of FFA provides a highly informative and engaging update on the work of the National FFA Foundation. Specific topics covered include: *Historical background of the FFA Foundation Mission and core values…
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Spotlight on The Pork Industry Show
In this episode, Duane Stateler of Stateler Family Farms, Past President of The Ohio Pork Council and current President of the National Pork Producers Council provides a highly engaging overview of the current pork industry status. Specific Topics covered include: *The Stateler Family Farms...
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Spotlight on the Farmers Land Trust
In this episode, Kristina Villa and Ian McSweeney, Co-Executive Directors of The National Farmers Land Trust organization provide an outstanding capsulized overview of the Program. Specific Topics covered include: *Organization history *Core values of The Farmers Land Trust *Overview of The...
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Spotlight on The National Farm to School Network
In this episode, Miguel Villarreal, Interim Co-Executive Director of the National Farm to School Network provides a captivating overview of the outstanding work being done by the organization. Specific topics covered include: *History *Mission and core values *Services provided *Annual Farm to...
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Spotlighting The New Innovative FFA Chapter Connect Program
In this episode, six individuals connected with FFA provide an outstanding capsulized overview of the new innovative FFA Pilot Chapter Connect Program. Show guests include: Lloyd Daley-Graham, National FFA Belonging & Engagement Manager Corey Flourney, National FFA Executive in Residence Carrie...
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Inside the Ohio Christmas Tree Industry
In this episode, Valerie Graham, Executive Director of the Ohio Christmas Tree Association and Gary Hite, Board President & owner of Scioto Prairie farms of Marion, Ohio, provide a highly informative overview of the Ohio Christmas tree industry. Specific topics covered include: * History of...
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“Spotlighting The Ohio Wine Industry”
In this episode, Christy Eckstein, Executive Director of The Ohio Grape Industries Committee and Director of Marketing for The Ohio Department of Agriculture provides a highly engaging and value-added overview of Ohio’s outstanding Wine Industry. Specific topics covered include: *History of Ohio...
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“Spotlight on 2025 National Runner-up Elite MS Agriculture USA TRACY SPROUT”
In this episode, Tracy Sprout, 2025 National Runner-up Ms. Agriculture USA shares her inspiring life journey. Specific topics covered include: • Early youth experiences in Rising Sun, Maryland • Integration into the field of agriculture • Work with 4-H and County Fair • Her career path in the...
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Turkey Talk with the National Turkey Federation
In this episode, Leslee Oden, President and chief executive officer of the National Turkey Federation and Alex Davidson, Senior Director of Public affairs provide a highly engaging view of current happenings. Specific Topics covered include: Scope of the Turkey Industry Consumption and…
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Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter @ National FFA Convention & Expo
Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter Officers Graden McCreary (Student Advisor), Katie Sargent (Secretary) and Madison Warrix (Reporter) share the Chapter’s activity at the National Convention & Expo including their exciting competition in Agra-Science as a top ten finalist, their other planned activities...
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The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
Jill Hampshire, Director of Undergraduate Admission the Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences shares a highly informative, capsulized overview of the College’s outstanding AG Program and opportunities for FFA members as they explore higher education.
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Vivayic & FFA Partnership
Seth Derner, Co-Founder and Senior Consultant of Vievayic shares his personal FFA involvement and his career path including teaching, serving on the National FFA staff and finally co-founding “Vievayic. An extensive description of their training process is provided and a 10 Year virtual learning...
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BASF-NA & FFA
Neil Bentley, Vice President of Marketing Strategies Agricultural Solutions for BASF NA provides a highly informative capsulized overview of BASF NA and discusses relevant career pathway opportunities for FFA members.
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Darling Ingredients & FFA Partnership
In his episode, Brandon Larimore, Executive Vice President of United Rendering Operations of Darling Ingredients provides a capsulized overview of Darling Ingredients and their extensive partnership with FFA including their outstanding “Blue Jacket Program.
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Dewitt Iowa FFA Chapter @National FFA Convention & Expo
Amy Grantz, Head FFA Advisor of the Dewitt Iowa FFA Chapter and Officers Taylor Houser (Treasurer). Carlee Garrity (Secretary and Luca Burken (Sentinel)describe their Convention plans and goals. In addition, they share some of their fall Chapter activities including Soil Sampling competitions,...
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Microsoft Elevate “Plant Science” Program with FFA
Patrick O’Steen, Director K-12 Partnerships and Community Engagement of Microsoft Elevate provides a highly engaging description of Microsoft’s work in Precision Ag Technology and their tie-in with FFA in with the outstanding Farm Beats Program.
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SpeakAG Pioneers Program of FFA
Ceyla Glowacki, FFA Manager of Advocacy, Literacy and Ag Based Experiences, Program and Events Division provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the FFA SpeakAG Pioneers Program, in addition, she describes oversight engagement at the Convention.
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Aric Jackson International Trainer and Motivational Speaker @ National FFA
Aric Jackson, renown International Trainer and Motivational speaker shares the outstanding highlights of his career path and major message points to the FFA Members at the Opening Ceremonies of the Convention.
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Case 4 Learning Partnership with FFA
Carl Aakre, Director, provides a dynamic overview of his career path and the start-up of Case4 Learning, the exciting curriculum levels at Middle and High School. Also shared are key components of teacher training.
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National Days of Service at the 98th Annual FFA Convention & Expo
Elizabeth Sendelweck, FFA Director of the National Days of Community Service describes the highly impactful 30 plus service projects that 2500 FFA members performed around the Indianapolis area during the Convention.
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FFA Awards Program
Brett Evans, FFA Program Specialist, Program and Awards Division gives a highly informative overview of the various categories of FFA awards including member Proficiency awards as well as Chapter Gold Stars, Agriscience, Supervised Ag Experience and more...
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Bayer Crop Science Division: Seminis Seed Promotion @ FFA
In this episode, Tyler Ash, Home Garden Sales Representation with Bayer Crop Science shares the company’s exciting Seminole Seed Promotion with FFA.
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FFA Alumni & Supporters @ National FFA Convention & Expo
In this episode, Allie Tucek, FFA Director of Aluni & Supporters provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the of the special Alumni & Supporters sessions and appreciation events at the Convention & Expo. In addition, she shares invaluable info on the year-round work to support…
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FFA Grants and Scholarships
In this episode, Logan Everett, FFA Program Specialist provides and in-depth overview of FFA grants and scholarships for individuals and chapters.
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ELANCO at the 98th FFA National Convention and Expo
In this episode, Eric Duarte, Director of Global Talent Development at ELANCO provides an informative capsulized overview of his global organization with an emphasis on the outstanding partnership with FFA including this year's career convention storied at the convention.
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FFA Next Gen Conferences by Ashli Weinrich
In this episode Ashli Weinrich Program Specialist shares an informative overview of the recent Next Gen Conference held in Fargo, North Dakota. She also talks about the member talent showcase at the convention.
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Overview at the 98th National FFA and Expo with Kristi Myer
In this episode, Kristi Myer Communications manager provides a highly engaging and informative overview of the 98th National FFA convention and expo taking place in Indianapolis.
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The 98th National FFA Convention Sponsor Spotlight
The 98th National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Convention Center Sponsor Credit Mentions
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Inside Kiss the Ground with Ceo Evan Harrison
In this episode, Evan Harrison, Chief Executive Officer of “Kiss The Ground” provides an outstanding overview of his organization. Specific topics covered: *Evan’s interesting background as a media executive and now Chief Executive Officer *History, mission and core values of “Kiss The Ground”...
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Spotlight on the Marysville FFA Chapter - 2025
In this episode, we spotlight the premier Marysville Ohio FFA Chapter with officers Brandon Fann (President), Abby Thompson (Treasurer) and Graden McCreary (Student Advisor). Specific topics covered include: *Chapter participation of the Officers *Annual Officer Retreat *Fall Service Projects...
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Farm Science Review 2025 - Union County Ohio State Extension Service
In this episode, Wayne Dellinger, Agriculture and Natural Resources with the Union County Office of the Ohio State University Extension Services talks about the diverse variety of services and programs being provided, organization challenges and added collaboration, occurring within the Extension.
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Farm Science Review 2025 - The Small Farm Industry in Ohio
In this episode, Christine Gelley the Ohio State University Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources of Noble County, discusses the rising trend of small farm evolution in Ohio. She shares reasons for growth, current high interest small farm components and resources available thru…
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Farm Science Review 2025 - The Pro Day Division of John Deere
In this episode, Caleb Sullivan, Marketing Director of The Pro Day Division of John Deere talks about the current diverse array of exciting career opportunities available at the company. He also provides a description of the various pieces of John Deere Equipment on display at The Farm Science...
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Farm Science Review 2025 - The Ohio Soybean Organization
In this episode, Madison Corbi, of The Ohio Soybean organization gives an extensive overview regarding the current status of the Soybean industry in the state of Ohio. She shares information regarding this year’s harvest, industry challenges and resources that Ohio Soybean can provide.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A bi-weekly show that celebrates agriculture in Ohio and across the country with a different spotlight area each month. Hosted by Veteran Ag broadcaster, Pete Emmons.
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