Best National Cattlemen S Beef Association Podcasts (2023)

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43. The First Step is Giving a Darn: Mental Health on the Farm, with Jeff Ditzenberger and Dr. Josie Rudolphi 34:37

12m ago34:37

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The suicide rate among among farmers is three and a half times higher than the general population. It’s a shocking statistic. We’re losing good people, but we don’t have to. From weather, to markets, to prices, to the issues that come with a family business, farmers face a number of stressors that are unique to their occupation. And in rural Americ…

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42. Bank Failures and the Rural Economy, with NCGA Lead Economist Krista Swanson 29:09

1M ago29:09

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The Silicon Valley Bank collapse, and the sudden perception that there’s instability in the banking system, has a lot of us thinking back to 2008 and the financial crisis that spurred the Great Recession. And, whether it’s the war in Ukraine, lingering supply-side issues from Covid-19 or high interest rates, we are all feeling the effects of the wo…

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41. Holding the Line Against Mexico’s GMO Corn Decree: NCGA’s Capitol Hill Briefing 27:24

3M ago27:24

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A major disruption to the market for U.S. corn is set to take effect in one year, as a decree by Mexico’s President would ban the import of GMO corn effective January 31, 2024. Historically, Mexico is the number one market for U.S. corn, and so the NCGA has been active in pushing back, with strong support from the Biden administration in Washington…

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40. Newly-Elected Rep from Illinois Angles for Farm Issues & Bipartisanship, with Rep-Elect Nikki Budzinski 30:40

5M ago30:40

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When she is sworn in on January 3, 2023, Congresswoman-Elect Nikki Budzinski will be tasked with representing the interests of farmers in a vast swath of her home state of Illinois, all the way from Champaign to Springfield to just north of St. Louis. It’s the heart of corn country, and she knows that agriculture will factor heavily in many of the …

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39. Inflation, Interest Rates & the Farm Economy, with Todd Van Hoose from the Farm Credit Council 39:37

6M ago39:37

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Inflationary costs—and rising interest rates—are hitting growers where it hurts worldwide. Add to these worries the impact of the North American drought, transportation and logistics headaches, and other market uncertainties, and growers may feel like the high price of corn is the only good news they've heard in more than a year. But what do you ne…

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One of Our Most Precious Freedoms is Our Ability to Cast a Ballot, to Vote. 6:33

7M ago6:33

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Today I will speak about self-advocacy. Self-advocacy through voting. In the United States of America what could be more important than our freedom? One of our most precious freedoms is our ability to cast a ballot, to vote. We have the right and privilege to participate in our government, to set a course for tomorrow. I’m Roger Rickard and I appro…

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38. Winning in the Margins for Corn, with Outgoing NCGA President Chris Edgington 28:48

7M ago28:48

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2022 has been another one of those years that throws a lot of curve balls at you. But in the world of agriculture, you can’t just hit home runs all the time. It might not get the headlines, but the real work gets done in the singles and doubles that you hit, and you’ve got to hit those reliably. And so in this episode, we look back at some of the i…

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Advocacy Engagement - If You Don’t, Someone Else Will 34:29

9M ago34:29

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Today we speak to the CEO of an organization that is the influential, unified voice of the travel and tourism industry in California, which supports 1.22 million jobs and $12.2 billion in state and local taxes. Stay tuned as we learn about their advocacy efforts for the California travel industry. ABOUT the GUEST California Travel Association (CalT…

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Need an MBA? How Cattlemen’s Beef group provides the Masters of Beef Advocacy 29:22

10M ago29:22

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Need an MBA? How Cattlemen's Beef group provides the Masters of Beef Advocacy. Today we speak the Director of Grassroots Advocacy and Spokesperson Development for an organization that began in 1898 representing the largest segment of the nation’s food and fiber industry. Stay tuned as we learn about their advocacy efforts for more than 1,000,000 ca…

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What is Too Much or Too Little to Have in Your Legislation? Learn more from this AG CEO. 30:02

10M ago30:02

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What is Too Much or Too Little to Have in Your Legislation? This and many more fabulous advocacy tips are shared as we speak with the CEO of an organization that defends and protects the ecosystem beneficial to the success of wheat growers in the United States. ABOUT the GUEST Chandler Goule is NAWG’s Chief Executive Officer, coming into that role …

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37. UAN Fertilizer Tariffs Rejected by the International Trade Commission: A Big Win for Growers 29:46

9M ago29:46

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Over the last several years, tariffs and trade have been a major pain point for growers. But this summer, the NCGA has helped bring home a huge win for America’s farmers in a recent International Trade Commission case involving proposed tariffs on imported Urea Ammonium Nitrate fertilizers. So in this episode, we'll talk to Andy Jobman, a Nebraskan…

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The Future of Agriculture Advocacy is in Good Hands with this Former National Officer of the National FFA 34:01

10M ago34:01

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The Future of Agriculture Advocacy is in Good Hands with this Former National Officer of the National FFA. Today we speak an advocate who has been engaged as a national leader of an organization that has over 760,000 members with over 8800 chapters. It is among the largest youth organizations and the largest career and technical student organizatio…

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36. The 2023 Farm Bill: A Panel Discussion at This Summer's Corn Congress 42:37

10M ago42:37

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The Farm Bill is an important piece of legislation that affects everything that is governed by the USDA. With Congress working to pass a new version for 2023, NCGA believed it was a topic worth discussing at this summer's Corn Congress in Washington, D.C. Led by NCGA's VP of Public Policy, Brooke Appleton, this discussion panel, straight from the f…

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Using Leadership Development Programs to Create Today’s Advocates and Tomorrow’s Leaders at the American Soybean Association 30:14

11M ago30:14

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Today we speak the Executive Director of Government Affairs for an organization has 26 affiliated state associations representing 30 soybean producing states. Stay tuned as we learn about their advocacy efforts for more than 500,000 soybean farmers. ABOUT the GUEST As Executive Director of Government Affairs, Christy Seyfert leads the American Soyb…

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Advocates Don’t Volunteer Unless They Truly Believe It’s Going to Make the World a Better Place 31:01

11M ago31:01

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Do you know what 340B program is? If you said no, you are not alone. Today we speak with the National Advocacy Manager of Community Voices 340B. Come with me as we learn more. ABOUT the GUEST Since 2017 Rhiannon Klein has been the National Advocacy Manager for Community Voices for 340B. Rhiannon began her career in Global HIV/AIDS advocacy as the g…

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35. Ethanol Mythbusting: How Corn Ethanol Can Take the Edge Off Inflation for America, with Geoff Cooper 32:50

11M ago32:50

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The rising cost of food and fuel are everywhere right now. From big headlines in the news to your own wallet, Americans are feeling the pinch of rising prices. And in the corn industry, we're still leveraging a powerful tool to help take the edge off the financial pain we all feel each week: corn ethanol. In this episode, we’re talking to Geoff Coo…

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Why advocating for the vital and necessary crop protection is so important to American farmers. 36:19

12M ago36:19

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Today’s guest represents the developers, manufacturers, formulators and distributors of plant science solutions for agriculture and pest management in the United States. Come with me as we learn more. ABOUT the GUEST Chris Novak is the President and Chief Executive Officer of CropLife America (CLA). CLA’s member companies produce, sell and distribu…

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Gun Violence - An Epidemic in America 10:53

1y ago10:53

10:53

Normally this podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Today the show is dedicated to the act of advocacy. Today’s show is an editorial on gun violence in light of the all too familiar recent events. This is an editorial by Roger Rickard, the opinions expressed our those of the host. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www.VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 4…

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34. Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma in the Agriculture World, with Lowell Neitzel and Dr. Heather Sedges 40:47

12M ago40:47

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Farmers work in a business where the finances keep getting tighter and the stakes keep getting higher. That kind of pressure takes a toll. According to the latest data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the suicide rate in the agriculture industry is nearly 10 points above the national average, and about one in four farmers strugg…

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33. 4-Time National Corn Yield Contest Record Holder David Hula’s Winning Formula 32:54

1y ago32:54

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The NCGA National Corn Yield Contest is an annual tradition that dates back to 1965. But in that time, no one has had quite the sustained success as Charles City, Virginia’s David Hula, who has won the contest with record-setting yields on four separate occasions. In this episode, we talk to David about his formula for success, which includes a com…

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From Legislative Specialist to Chief Administrative Officer, we explore advocacy for the vital agriculture industry and the family farm.. 30:24

1y ago30:24

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Our guest began on the family farm growing cotton, tobacco, watermelon, and peanuts. He rose from Legislative Specialist to Chief Administrative Officer and shares the value of quality and quantity of grassroots farm advocacy. ABOUT the GUEST Jeffrey Harvey is the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the Georgia Farm Bureau (GFB) Companies. In th…

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Fighting for Pro-Manufacturing Policies with the ”I Make America” Advocacy Campaign 39:03

1y ago39:03

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This trade group which is 125 years old and has more than 1,000 member companies is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers in the global marketplace while using some unique programing to achieve their advocacy goals. ABOUT the GUEST Wade Balkonis is the Director, Grassroots Advocacy …

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Learn how National FFA prepares young farmers to advocate for the future of the agriculture industry. 33:42

1y ago33:42

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This organization has over 760,000 members with over 8800 chapters. It is among the largest youth organizations and the largest career and technical student organization in the United States. Today we speak with the Advocacy and Literacy Officer of the National FFA Organization, known to many as the Future Farmers of America. ABOUT the GUEST Celya …

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32. Agriculture Industry Authorities: the Commodity Classic Executive Round Table 47:44

1y ago47:44

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150 years of experience, at the very highest levels of the agriculture industry, was on display at the Commodity Classic Executives Round Table a few weeks ago. As leaders from the five Commodity Classic presenting organizations, these five executives have their fingers on the pulse of the agriculture world and the iissues that affect farmers. Pane…

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Why Storytelling is a Powerful Tool in Advocacy Communication 54:37

1y ago54:37

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On today’s show we talk with a distinguished professor of communications at the highly esteemed Carnegie Mellon University on the topic of Storytelling – which is recognized as an important component to a successful advocates’ meeting with elected officials. We speak with Ed Barr, Communications Coach for select master’s students at Carnegie Mellon…

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31. Smooth Sailing on River Transportation Infrastructure, with Jim Tarmann and Tracy Zea 26:20

1y ago26:20

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The Mississippi River transports 60 percent of American corn and soybean exports to market. The massive barges that ply America’s waterways are more cost-effective than any other form of transportation, and also play a role in getting vital inputs to growers. And yet, much of the infrastructure that makes this possible hasn’t been updated since the…

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30. AgriTalk's Chip Flory: Flipping the Script on Chip at Commodity Classic 45:28

1y ago45:28

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Chip Flory is sometimes called the Voice of Rural America. Host of the AgriTalk radio program and podcast, he brings ag news, policy updates and expert insights to a network of more than 135 radio stations across the U.S. So in this episode, we flip the script on Chip, interviewing him at the National Corn Growers Association booth on the show floo…

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29. National Security, Food and Geopolitics, with Col. Mark Purdy from Aimpoint Research 29:17

1y ago29:17

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Heightened tensions in Eastern Europe have dominated the news lately, as Russia seems poised to invade Ukraine. As a result of this and other global flashpoints, the unstable geopolitical climate is creating uncertainty in the world of agriculture, and growers are already feeling the effects. So in this episode, we’re talking to Colonel Mark Purdy,…

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28. New Challenges and Opportunities for Growers in 2022, with NCGA President Chris Edgington 38:57

1+ y ago38:57

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Last year was a mixed bag of news for the nation’s corn growers. Corn prices climbed, but so did input costs. News about supply lines, infrastructure and politics came fast and heavy. And 2022 is giving every indication of continuing on that chaotic, breakneck pace. So in this episode, we check in with NCGA President Chris Edgington to hear how all…

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You Can See the Signs of Advocacy Success - Especially Locally 43:20

1+ y ago43:20

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You can see the signs of advocacy success - especially locally, as we talk with the Vice President of Advocacy for the International Sign Association, Mr. David Hickey. ABOUT the GUEST David’s main goal in his professional life to is to help government officials understand the value of signs and to enact regulations at the local, state and federal …

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Powerful Storytelling to Advocate for Others in the Face of Tragedy 39:45

1+ y ago39:45

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The power of storytelling in the face of personal tragedy. We speak with Julie Walker of the Peyton Walker Foundation. In 2013, life threw her a huge curve ball with the tragic and unexpected death of her 19-year-old daughter. Her response to this devastating tragedy was to dust herself off and immediately launch a nonprofit foundation to keep what…

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America’s Brightest Students Create Life Transforming Technologies for Our Country’s Wounded Heroes. 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

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America's Brightest Students Create Life Transforming Technologies for Our Country's Wounded Heroes. A fascinating look at the work behind the Quality of Life Plus program and how they advocate daily for veterans, first responders and others that serve our community. ABOUT the GUEST Mark Robbins was selected to be executive director of Quality of L…

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Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Mary Kate Cunningham of the American Society of Association Executives. 25:19

1+ y ago25:19

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Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Mary Kate Cunningham of the American Society of Association Executives. Find out how ASAE and their members play an important role in how associations make America stronger. Guest Mary Kate Cunningham, CAE, is the Sr. Vice President of Public Policy at ASAE: The Center for Association Lead…

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Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Gail Adams. 38:40

1+ y ago38:40

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Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Gail Adams of International Association of Geophysical Contractors. Gail comes with extensive high level Washington DC experience and during this interview she explains advocacy as an art and discusses what one needs to know about a person’s real advocacy why. Gail has more than 20 years o…

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Best of 2021: Our memorable interview with Cody Lyon of the American Farm Bureau 34:39

1+ y ago34:39

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Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with Cody Lyon of the American Farm Bureau where among the many items we discussed is his advocacy work in defending and protecting the family farm. Cody is the Managing Director of Advocacy and Political Affairs programs with the American Farm Bureau Federation. Cody Lyon Managing Director of …

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Best of 2021: Former U.S. Senator Mark Begich 40:37

1+ y ago40:37

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Best of 2021: We look back on this memorable interview with former U.S. Senator from Alaska, Mark Begich. Mark and I got together back in April and among the many items we discussed was how does an elected official make policy decisions when they are pulled in many directions. This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Contact Voices In Advo…

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This Member Activation Program Delivered 4 Million Advocate Emails in the First 2 Years 40:13

1+ y ago40:13

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On today’s show we speak with a grassroots advocacy expert whose organization created a Member Activation Program (MAP) that has sent over 4 million advocacy emails in its first 2 years. Now that is some advocacy production. ABOUT The GUEST Kristen Prather has been a grassroots professional working at the Credit Union National Association (CUNA) si…

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27. Bipartisanship Revisited, with Congressional Reps. Abigail Spanberger (D-Va.) and Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.) 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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Bipartisanship is how things get done in Washington, and what holds us together as Americans. So how’s that going in our nation’s capital? “Things are not good, from a bipartisan perspective right now,” Republican Rep. Dusty Johnson from South Dakota tells us in this episode. And Democrat Abigail Spanberger from Virginia agrees. As members of the b…

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A Champion Advocate for Women Taking the Lead Drives Their Networth 34:59

1+ y ago34:59

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On today’s show we have the creator of the U.S. Chamber’s Women Taking the Lead initiative, Ashley Wilson. This important major advocacy initiative brings together high-performing women leaders in business and in government to solve critical problems and advance a growing network of leaders at the VP-level and above. Today our guest is a recognized…

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An American Advocate‘s Reflections this Thanksgiving 13:43

1+ y ago13:43

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Roger Rickard believes in advocacy and believes in the right of each and every American citizen to be an advocate, in fact, it is our role and responsibility to participate in our form of self-government. Catch up on his advocacy reflections this Thanksgiving. Roger is the Founder & President of Voices in Advocacy®, author of 7 Actions of Highly Ef…

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Promoting Better Health – Voices for Kidney Health Advocacy Campaign 26:35

1+ y ago26:35

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Promoting Better Health – Voices for Kidney Health Advocacy Campaign. Our interview with Matthew Fitting, Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the National Kidney Foundation. ABOUT The GUEST Matthew Fitting is Director of Grassroots Advocacy with the National Kidney Foundation, where he provides strategic direction and oversees implementations for al…

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Advocacy Success Delivered by Multiple Touch-points with State Legislators 38:23

1+ y ago38:23

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Advocacy Success Delivered by Multiple Touch-points with State Legislators. Our conversation with Zach Shamberg, CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA). ABOUT The GUEST Zach Shamberg, CEO of the Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA). Zach is the former Director of Government Affairs at PHCA, and was also Chief of Staff to stat…

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26. Ringing in the “New Year” with NCGA’s Incoming President Chris Edgington 20:41

1+ y ago20:41

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With harvest season winding down, NCGA members are observing another fall milestone—the induction of a new NCGA president, Chris Edgington. Administratively speaking, NCGA’s “new year” began on October 1. And, hailing from St. Ansgar, Iowa, Chris has been sworn in to lead the organization in the year ahead. So in this episode, we’re going to get to…

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The Vital Nature of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships between Advocates and Members of Congress 39:08

1+ y ago39:08

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The Vital Nature of Cultivating Meaningful Relationships between Advocates and Members of Congress. Our conversation with Meghan Cruz, Director of Grassroots Advocacy at the National Retail Federation. Meghan is part of the team that was awarded the 2021 Reed Award for Grassroots Trade Association of the Year given by Campaigns and Elections. ABOUT…

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American Institute of Architects Building Grassroots Advocates that Empower Their Voices 39:37

1+ y ago39:37

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On this episode we speak with Davon Gray, Senior Director of Advocacy Capacity Development at The American Institute of Architects, where he is build grassroots champions that empower their voices. Davon Gray, Senior Director of Advocacy Capacity Development at The American Institute of Architects. He is an advocacy strategist and leader in politic…

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Driving Effective Influence to Fairly Defend People with Life Threating Food Allergies 39:50

1+ y ago39:50

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On today's episode we speak with Jon Hoffman, Senior Director of Government Affairs for Food Allergy Research and Education known as FARE. FARE is the world's largest non-governmental organization focus on life threating food allergies. Jon Hoffman, the Sr Director of G.A. for Food Allergy Research and Education known as FARE where she has served s…

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25. Meat-ing Customer Needs with the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Certified Angus Beef 45:39

1+ y ago45:39

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After a long day in the field, there's no reward like a tender juicy corn-fed cut of steak. And it's made all the sweeter by the fact that the US beef industry is one of the largest consumers of American corn. So, in this episode, we're going to talk to two beef industry leaders, Collin Woodall from the National Cattlemen's Beef Association and Nic…

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Protecting Secondary School Leadership 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

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In this episode, Amanda Karhuse shares how the National Association of Secondary School Principals works to protect the interests of its members and for the good of students and parents. Amanda Karhuse has served as the director of advocacy for the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) since 2006. She led the creation of the N…

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Recharge and Refresh Season 3 Update 2:20

1+ y ago2:20

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I wanted to take this time to share a brief update. Some of you have been asking where the show has been for a few weeks. We took a some needed personal time to recharge and refresh. As well as to set up our lineup of outstanding upcoming guests from people that know advocacy. This podcast is dedicated to the art of advocacy. Contact Voices In Advo…

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24. Former White Sox Outfielder Ron Kittle Recaps the MLB Field of Dreams game, with NCGA President John Linder 36:42

1+ y ago36:42

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The Field of Dreams is an iconic movie for baseball fans and corn growers alike, and the image of an idyllic baseball diamond set amongst the Iowa corn stalks has endured now for decades. But this summer, the NCGA had the opportunity to be part of Major League Baseball’s plan to bring baseball back to that field in Dyersville. And on this episode, …

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