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The Straws That Stir The Drinks

by Jack Lingenfelter

Jack Lingenfelter, discusses all things FFA, Agriculture and Life as he interviews guests who influence FFA or the agriculture industry in general.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 25: Zeke Chapman

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews Zeke Chapman, owner of Support Georgia Agriculture. Chapman knew he wanted to help the Georgia FFA Foundation in some way during the Covid pandemic. As someone who specializes in custom apparel, he put a piece of artwork focusing on Georgia agriculture on a T-shirt…

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  2. Episode 24: Recap of National Convention

    Jack Lingenfelter recaps the 2022 National FFA Convention with guests including Kaitlyn Hart, 2022 American Star in Agribusiness, Taleen Hanna, Newsroom Intern, Karter Goforth, Georgia’s National Officer Candidate, Michael Howard and Leslie Sherard, two of Georgia’s voting delegates, and Ben...

  3. Episode 23: Preview of National Convention | Erik Robinson

    Jack Lingenfelter previews 2022 National FFA convention in an interview with Erik Robinson the current National FFA Southern Region Vice President. Robinson, a member of the Effingham County FFA chapter and a student at the University of Georgia (UGA), was elected from a field of 36 candidates to...

  4. Episode 22: Tyler Harper

    Jack Lingenfelter recently interviewed Tyler Harper, Georgia State Senator for District 7 - covering the largest senate district in the state. Harper lives in Ocilla and is a lifelong resident of South Georgia. He graduated from the University of Georgia with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural...

  5. Episode 21: Inside Georgia Livestock Showing

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews some of the most successful young people in Georgia livestock showing. Payton Jackson, Mason Wall, Emma Hutto and Jordan Pritchett join Jack as they discuss their individual perspectives showing different species, improving their craft and overcoming challenges. Each...

  6. Episode 20: Inside Hawaii FFA

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews two of Hawaii's FFA Members: Sean Valencia and Vheena Sistoza. Valencia is a member of the Waipahu Chapter and Hawaii FFA State Reporter. Sistoza is also a member of the Waipahu Chapter and Hawaii FFA State President. The two discuss their unique prespectives on FFA…

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  7. Episode 19: Hillery Culpepper

    Jack Lingenfelter recently interviewed Hillery Culpepper who serves as the Assistant Director of the Georgia FFA Foundation, Inc. The Foundation is a nonprofit, tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization committed to obtaining and providing the resources needed to advance Georgia FFA. The vision of the...

  8. Episode 18: Georgia FFA Hybrid Convention

    Jack Lingenfelter recently interviewed several former and current Georgia State FFA Officers. They discussed the 2021 Hybrid State FFA Convention in Georgia. Interviews include Emma Long, Ethan Hyers, Nate McKinney, Madison Kelly and Jacob Harper.

  9. Episode 17: Tess Seibel

    Jack Lingenfelter recently interviewed Tess Seibel who served as a 2019-2020 National FFA officer. Seibel is the daughter of an agriculture teacher, and she started attending the Virginia FFA state convention at 3 years old. “I joined FFA because it was a family tradition, but I stayed because of...

  10. Episode 16: Arham Shah

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews Arham Shah who recently served as the Georgia 4H State President. Shah, from Swainsboro, Georgia, Is currently a Freshman at the University of Georgia majoring in Political Science and minoring in AgriBusiness. Shah has been a member of 4H since the 6th grade and…

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  11. Episode 15: Doster "Dos" Harper

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews Doster “Dos” Harper who was recently named the National FFA President for 2020-2021. Harper is a 2018 graduate of Eastside High School In Covington, Georgia and is currently attending the University of Georgia, majoring in agriscience and environmental systems. Each...

  12. Episode 14: Mark Poeschl

    Jack Lingenfelter Interviews Mark Poeschl, CEO of the National FFA Organization. The two discuss Poeschl's involvement in FFA and his journey to the position of Chief Executive Officer. Poeschl is a former FFA member and a past state FFA president of Nebraska. He holds a degree from the Univ. of...

  13. Episode 13: Rick Burgess

    Jack Lingenfelter interviews Rick Burgess and the two discuss his most recent project, The Man Church, his daily radio show and how his faith plays an Important role. Rick has been the cohost of the “Rick and Bubba Show” since 1994, a nationally syndicated radio show which airs to 1.2 million...

  14. Episode 12: Season 1 Finale

    Welcome to the Season 1 final episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life. He wraps up Season 1 and previews Season 2 and its theme: What Is Your Why? Stay tuned for Season 2 starting August 2020.

  15. Episode 11: Ian Bennett

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Ian Bennett, former Georgia FFA State Secretary and National FFA Vice President for the Southern Region. Bennett served as an…

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  16. Episode 10: Ivey Cook

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Ivey Cook, the current Georgia FFA State Secretary. Cook serves as an officer on the Georgia FFA leadership team and travels the…

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  17. Episode 9: Kourtney Lehman

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Kourtney Lehman, the current National FFA Secretary. Lehman, an Oregon native, serves as the second representative in a row from the...

  18. Episode 8: Erik Robinson

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Erik Robinson, the current Georgia FFA State President. Robinson serves as an officer on the Georgia FFA leadership team and travels...

  19. Episode 7: Mamie Hertel

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Mamie Hertel, the current National FFA Vice President for the Central Region. Hertel serves as an officer on the National FFA...

  20. Episode 6: Ben Lastly

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Ben Lastly, Executive Secretary for the Georgia FFA. Lastly serves as a leader in the Georgia FFA organization through student...

  21. Episode 4: Kolesen McCoy

    Welcome to a new episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Kolesen McCoy, the current National FFA President. McCoy serves as the leader of the National FFA officer team and travels the…

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  22. Episode 3: Dr. James Woodard

    Welcome to the third episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Dr. James Woodard, the new National FFA Advisor. Woodard also serves as the Education Director and Board Chair for the national...

  23. Episode 2: Andy Paul

    Welcome to the second episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Andy Paul, former National FFA President from Georgia. Paul currently serves as the Leadership Specialist for the Georgia FFA...

  24. Episode 1: Dawson Adams

    Welcome to the first ever episode of "The Straws That Stir The Drinks". Jack Lingenfelter, Area 6 Officer for the Georgia FFA, discusses FFA, Ag and Life while he interviews Dawson Adams, former State FFA Officer in Georgia. Podcast guests influence FFA or the Agriculture Industry in general.

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Jack Lingenfelter, discusses all things FFA, Agriculture and Life as he interviews guests who influence FFA or the agriculture industry in general.

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Jack Lingenfelter

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