Best Ofi Podcasts (2024)

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#4 Ristretto: Howard Barwick Talks With Catalina Gonzalez, ofi Colombia 11:33

6d ago11:33

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Sound Bites "Coffee has been, you can say, an engine of progress there." -Catalina "Great coffees make their own stories, but this one just happens to be that much deeper." -Howard Visit and Explore Covoya!By Howard Barwick, Catalina Gonzalez

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#3 Ristretto: Rob Talks with John Finkel of Commodity Sampler Services 11:18

6d ago11:18

11:18

Commodity Sampler Services plays a crucial role in the coffee industry by providing trusted third-party sampling services. Sample integrity is essential to ensure fair transactions in the coffee supply chain. The coffee industry has undergone significant changes, including new transportation and storage methods. John Finkel's expertise and reputati…

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#1 All About Coffee Page by Page: Biography, Background, and Frontmatter 54:55

14d ago54:55

54:55

This is the very first episode, episode one of All About Coffee a Page by Page Podcast. In this episode we’re going to talk about Biography, Background, and Frontmatter. As you might guess that means we’re not even going to get into the text of the book in this episode beyond the frontmatter, which refers to all the pages you usually flip past at t…

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#4 Another Cup: Todd Talks with Ben and Brandon from Creation Coffee 16:56

21d ago16:56

16:56

Takeaways Creation Coffee started as a small operation in a garage and has grown into a well-established business with multiple retail cafes and wholesale accounts. Their partnership with Covoya Specialty Coffee has been instrumental in their growth and success. Consistency and quality are key factors in their offerings, and they rely on trusted pa…

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#2 Ristretto: Talking Music with Andrew from Rockford Coffee 10:50

26d ago10:50

10:50

In this episode, Todd Mackey and Andrew Rodden from Rockford Coffee Roasters discuss some of the music they've been listening to lately. They share three albums each that have moved them and discuss the genres and styles of music they enjoy. The conversation covers a range of genres including alt country, punk, and shoegaze. The hosts also mention …

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#2 SCA 24-1) Jay Kling of Irving Farm and 2) Tannin Post-Coffee Mouth Rinse 32:28

28d ago32:28

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Takeaways Efficiency.coffee provides free resources for green coffee buyers to improve their skills in supply chain management and sustainability. Tannin is a mouth rinse specifically designed for coffee drinkers, addressing issues such as coffee breath, teeth staining, weakened enamel, and dry mouth. The mouth rinse is alcohol-free and alkaline, p…

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#3 Another Cup: Todd Talks with Azahar and Ritual Coffee 36:15

2M ago36:15

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Takeaways The Pickers Project is an initiative to recognize and support coffee pickers by ensuring they are paid a fair wage and provided with benefits. Building strong relationships is crucial in the coffee industry, as it allows for effective communication and problem-solving. Visiting coffee farms and engaging with producers helps create a deepe…

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#1 Ristretto: Rob and Todd Talk About Covoya's Upcoming GROW Event in Colombia 10:59

2M ago10:59

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00:00 Introduction to the Grow Coffee Summit 01:07 The Purpose of the Summit: Connecting and Collaborating 05:28 Participants: Core Covoya Customers, Covoya Traders and Origin Teams 08:22 Focusing on Grow Columbia September 2024 09:44 How to Get Involved Visit and Explore Covoya!By Mike Ferguson, Rob Stephen, Todd Mackey

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Episode 111 - Madame Web 46:32

2M ago46:32

46:32

We're not dead!...But the hopes for Madame Web 2 probably are...

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OFI 2124: Penn State College Of Agricultural Sciences | State College, Pennsylvania | Agricultural College Episode 1:03:00

1M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have …

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OFI 2123: The Tractor Bandits Of The Farming World | Rural Crime Episode 27:55

2M ago27:55

27:55

Tip Of The Week Coast To Coast, we need to protect copper wire Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.koco.com/article/oklahoma-hay-bales-set-on-fire-kingfisher-garfield-county/61195550 https://www.wymt.com/2024/06/26/police-laurel-county-looking-stolen-atvs/ https://www.wgmd.com/dsp-looking-to-identify-suspects-in-thefts-of-copper-wire-from-farm-irri…

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OFI 2122: From American School In Nepal To Full Time Farming In Vermont | Ryan Yoder | Yoder Family Farm 1:08:00

2M ago1:08:00

1:08:00

Ryan Yoder and his family are full-time, first generation farmers in Vermont. Sitting in a picturesque valley in the west/central part of the state they grow fruit, vegetables, meat chickens and corn. They turn a lot of what they grow and what their neighbors grow into value added products such as popped popcorn and apple cider vinegar, and they ha…

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#1 SCA 24-Conversation with Casey from Canyon Coffee 28:56

2M ago28:56

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Takeaways Canyon Coffee started in 2016 as a roaster in Casey's and his girlfriend's apartment and has grown into a wholesale business with hundreds of accounts. They are committed to organic and regenerative agriculture and believe in supporting farmers who have taken the leap to get organic certification. Regenerative agriculture has the potentia…

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OFI 2121: How To Become A Corporate Pilot To Support Your Farm | Andrew Ambrose | Fly Twins LLC | Re-Cap Episode 1:01:13

2M ago1:01:13

1:01:13

How about sub-contracting as a corporate pilot as your form of off-farm income? Seem impossible? I would have thought it was unrealistic until I interviewed today's guest, Andrew Ambrose. Andrew owns his own business, Fly Twins LLC, and he farms 750 acres in Southeast Missouri in addition to that. If that is not enough, he also owns his own excavat…

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OFI 2119: Taking My Stand And Owning It All 20:50

2M ago20:50

20:50

Well, there is at least one more farm update episode to come, and I'll explain that in today's show. I will also touch on our hot weather, irrigation, our creek, wildfires and what in the world the episode title is all about.

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OFI 2117: Northwest Oklahoma State University | Alva, Oklahoma | Agricultural College Episode 1:01:36

2M ago1:01:36

1:01:36

For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have …

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OFI 2116: What Level Of Force Is Necessary For A Calf? 28:44

2M ago28:44

28:44

Tip Of The Week Be careful what driveway you turn into Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/butte-county-illegal-marijuana-farm/103-221e7bc8-a5ee-466b-9f88-25d6864780a9 https://www.delcotimes.com/2024/06/19/investigators-say-sleighton-farm-school-fire-was-arson-ask-for-publics-help/ https://www.magnoliareporter.com/news_…

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OFI 2114: How To Start A Trapping Business | Peter Dalton | Hunt Country Wildlife Removal | Re-Cap Episode 50:51

2M ago50:51

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On today's show I am speaking with Peter Dalton. Peter owns the company, "Hunt Country Wildlife Removal" in Loudoun County, Virginia. This is a side business that kind of started by accident. Peter taught himself how to trap, and along the way started trapping for friends and neighbors when they had nuisance animals. Pretty soon he was doing a lot …

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OFI 2112: Surprise Calves And Egg Sales 8:56

2M ago8:56

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This is our second to last farm update episode, and today is just that....a farm update.

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OFI 2107: The FFA As An Entrepreneurship Incubator | FFA SAE Edition | Jenna Spangler | Bushnell-Prairie City High School FFA | Re-Cap Episode 30:25

2M ago30:25

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Obviously, the reason that I started interviewing FFA students was their involvement in entrepreneurship. The way that the FFA facilitates exposure and learning in entrepreneurship is second to none. And, as the title of this episode suggests it really is an entrepreneurship incubator. That is very apparent in our interview with today’s guest, Jenn…

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OFI 2105: An FFA Scholarship From Ford Just Waiting For A Recipient 8:50

2M ago8:50

8:50

Today is all about the "Built Ford Tough Dealer Scholarship". Special thanks to listener, Joel Nickerson, the general manager of Butler Ford in Ashland, Oregon for reaching out to me with this information. Here is the link to the scholarship sign up form: https://analytics.clickdimensions.com/cn/aunbc/ford2023…

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OFI 2103: Ridgewater College | Willmar, Minnesota | Agricultural College Episode 50:53

3M ago50:53

50:53

For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have …

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OFI 2102: What If One Of Your Farm Employees Is Wanted? 26:20

2M ago26:20

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Tip Of The Week Advocate for yourself when working with the law enforcement Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.ktul.com/news/local/reward-offered-after-a-tractor-theft-leads-to-destruction-of-200-hay-bales-in-wilburton-oklahoma-tulsa-kokh-investigation-lcso-latimer-county-sheriffs-office-crime-stoppers-arrest https://www.wkow.com/news/crime/dane-c…

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OFI 2100: A Guest Speaker Can Be The Spark That Lights The Entrepreneurial Fire | FFA SAE Edition | Elyce Burzlaff | Central DeWitt High School FFA | Re-Cap Episode 31:49

3M ago31:49

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Today's episode highlights how the FFA can put another tool, the tool of entrepreneurship, in a student's arsenal. Elyce Burzlaff is mid-way through her sophomore year of high school. Last May a guest speaker came to her school and spoke with the FFA students. During that discussion, Elyce and her classmates were challenged to come up with an entre…

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#34 Working with a Coffee Trader 1:04:31

3M ago1:04:31

1:04:31

00:00 Introduction and Overview 03:01 The Value of Working with a Coffee Trader 14:26 Choosing the Right Coffee Trader for Your Business 33:16 Trust and Communication in Coffee Trading 35:09 Understanding Long Coffee and Legally Binding Contracts 46:07 The Importance of Fair Pricing and Value 53:27 The Role of Trucking Companies in Coffee Delivery …

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OFI 2098: Ranchers, Loggers, Bicyclists, Rafters, Bikers, Hunters & Fishermen 26:17

3M ago26:17

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What do all these great folks with different passions have in common? Cambridge, Idaho is the answer and I will explain why in today's show.

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OFI 2095: Would You Steal Cattle For Love? And, A Warning Regarding Agritourism | Rural Crime Episode 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

Tip Of The Week Inspect your properties after hosting guests Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.newsnationnow.com/crime/police-burglary-tourists-hidden-cameras/ https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/reward-increases-after-beloved-horse-statue-stolen-from-yolo-county-stable/ar-BB1nhPfr https://www.yahoo.com/news/tree-dna-helps-solve-case-000000070.html…

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OFI 2094: The Fascinating Business Of Manure Spreading | Chadd Schmidt | 4 Bar S Inc. | Re-Cap Episode 42:38

3M ago42:38

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I have a list of businesses that I like to revisit and get different perspectives from different business owners on. The business of manure spreading is on that list. There is a wide range of complexity in this business. Everywhere that anyone raises livestock there is the need to deal with manure. If you live in the Northeast you might just be dea…

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OFI 2091: The Capstone That I Have Been Waiting For 13:41

3M ago13:41

13:41

We celebrated Hattie's high school graduation starting last Wednesday with the ceremony on Thursday and party on Saturday. That has been all encompassing and is the topic of today's Farm Update.

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OFI 2086: How To Travel Internationally Through Farming | Ben Rykerd | World Traveler And Farmer | Re-Cap Episode 52:19

3M ago52:19

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I don't know if you have noticed, but his show is about non-conformists and people who look at the world a different way. All of us fit that definition a little bit by the mere fact that we want to farm and only 2% of our population is in that career field. But what about that person that says "why do I have to do it that way"? Today's guest, Ben R…

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OFI 2084: Living The Principles That I Have Been Teaching 41:58

3M ago41:58

41:58

Today's Farm Update Episode includes a large announcement about the future of the Off-Farm Income Podcast. I hope you will all tune in and share this moment with me.

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OFI 2081: Orange You Glad You Aren’t A Rural Crime Victim | Rural Crime Episode 25:34

3M ago25:34

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Tip Of The Week Install a driveway alarm Rural Crime In The U.S. https://abc45.com/news/local/thomasville-police-name-suspect-from-april-tractor-theft-truecrime-northcarolina https://www.dailygazette.com/police-thoroughbred-stolen-from-coxsackie-horse-farm/article_681ab881-bafe-5eaf-b793-94726626f9e6.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above ht…

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OFI 2080: Transitioning To An Heirloom Seed Business | Lynn & Jesse Frey | Life Root Farm 1:01:40

3M ago1:01:40

1:01:40

Lynn & Jesse Frey are the owners of Life Root Farm in Stanley, Wisconsin. These are two people who are definitely listening to and following their inner voices. Lynn grew up with a mother who was passionate about gardening, and Lynn thought that she would never want to do that. However, somewhere along the line it clicked and she found herself want…

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OFI 2079: The Creation Of A Plant Breeder | FFA SAE Edition | Gabe Olson-Jensen | River Falls High School FFA | Re-Cap Episode 25:55

3M ago25:55

25:55

I am starting to think that plant breeders are born, not made. At least every time I interview a young man or woman with this passion it appears that is correct. In today's interview I am speaking with a junior in high school that has already obtained $10,000 in funding to begin an apple orchard on his high school's property. Gabe Olson-Jensen is o…

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OFI 2078: What Do England, South Africa And Leesburg Georgia Have In Common | FFA SAE Edition | Olivia Vanderwalt | Lee County High School FFA 26:38

4M ago26:38

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Olivia Vanderwalt is the reporter for the Lee County FFA Chapter, and is just finishing her junior year of high school. She has a very interesting and unique story. Part of the story I have heard before. She grew up in a neighborhood and not on a farm. So, when she wanted to join the FFA, with no agricultural background, in the 6th Grade her mom wa…

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OFI 2077: Bridging The Rural/Urban Divide With Direct Marketing 23:38

4M ago23:38

23:38

Today I have a farm update for you, and a discussion about the many benefits of direct marketing our beef that I never thought about. This is not the farm business model that I dreamed of in my youth, but it has turned out to be a lucrative and rewarding model that I really enjoy....

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OFI 2074: Reliving A Childhood Rural Crime | Rural Crime Episode 39:06

4M ago39:06

39:06

Tip Of The Week You have to lead vehicles when you throw oranges at them Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2024/05/07/car-hit-by-flying-orange-in-los-gatos/ https://www.klkntv.com/wanted-man-caught-after-asking-for-gas-at-southeast-nebraska-home-authorities-say/ https://www.magnoliastatelive.com/2024/05/06/more-than-200000-worth-…

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OFI 2073: A Marketplace For Ag Service Providers | Bryan Buerkle | Farm Pro 42:41

3M ago42:41

42:41

Bryan Buerkle grew up on his families farm in Eastern Montana learning many valuable lessons about the struggle that farmers face trying create a sustainable business model in this world. Working full-time on his families farm was not a viable option when he finished high school, and he had to look for other alternatives. College and engineering wa…

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OFI 2072: The Other Pivot In Agriculture | Why Businesses That Survive Are The Businesses That Change | Re-Cap Episode 36:34

3M ago36:34

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In agriculture when we hear the word pivot we usually think of 120-400 acres of irrigated ground. An automated sprinkler system that is self-driven, applying a precise amount of water to a crop or pasture. If you are a small business owner that services agriculture you need to know about another pivot. This is the catch phrase used by so many in th…

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OFI 2071: "Going Hard" In The FFA, Academics & Sports | FFA SAE Edition | Peyton Gay | Deane Bozeman FFA 23:22

4M ago23:22

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Peyton Gay is the sentinel for the Deane Bozeman FFA Chapter, and he is a remarkable young man. A natural athlete, gifted student and very hard worker Peyton has managed to put together an FFA and high school experience that will be rivaled by few. Peyton has grown up on his grandparent's farm in Northern Florida that they purchased because of thei…

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OFI 2070: Building Your Farming Enterprise On Real Estate 30:52

4M ago30:52

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On today's show I "accidentally" talked for thirty minutes about how we used real estate to create our current situation. Basically, as I was starting the farm update show, something caused me to veer onto this tangent, and a half hour later I had given a blue print on how to purchase a farm in your late thirties by investing in real estate startin…

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OFI 2069: Woodworking Her Way Into A Career | FFA SAE Edition | Abigail Harrison | Seneca High School FFA 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

Abigail Harrison loves to inspire others, and that is what has driven her to start her own business - Abigail Grace Woodworking. In a business like this you might think it is the craft, the profit or the marketing that would be the driver. However, in Abby's case she loves going to different SAE sales, setting up a booth and speaking with other FFA…

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OFI 2068: California State University Chico | Chico, California | Agricultural College Episode 53:07

3M ago53:07

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For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have …

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OFI 2067: Why Do Thieves Steal? | Rural Crime Episode 37:23

3M ago37:23

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Tip Of The Week Understanding what motivates thieves can help us stop rural crime Rural Crime In The U.S. https://nbcmontana.com/news/local/hay-donated-to-beaverhead-co-abused-animals-stolen-from-fairgrounds https://wbontv.com/madison-county-sheriffs-office-investigating-tractor-theft/ https://dentonrc.com/news/crime/blotter/denton-man-reports-trai…

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OFI 2066: Stages Of Life & Supporting Local | Kasey Neely | Neely Farm Illinois 50:56

3M ago50:56

50:56

Kasey Neely and her husband, Kyle, live in Eastern Illinois on their 32 acre farm. There they raise and sell grass fed beef, pastured poultry, eggs and they are considering raising and selling pastured pork. Kasey is a strong advocate for buying local and supporting your local farmer. On today's episode we will discuss their journey to becoming far…

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OFI 2065: How To Run A Mobile Chicken Processing Business And More | Mike Badger | Badger's Millside Farm | Re-Cap Episode 57:14

3M ago57:14

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There is a lot of content in today's interview. I was first drawn to this guest because of a referral by one of our listeners, Dave Lehman, because our guest was selling products to assist people with raising and processing chickens. However, during the interview I found out a lot more about this guest. Mike Badger has worked in corporate America, …

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OFI 2064: Happy On Horseback & Helping Others | FFA SAE Edition | Natalie Rider | Celina High School FFA 22:22

3M ago22:22

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Natalie Rider is the third generation of her family in the horse business on the Circle T Ranch in Celina, Ohio. Her grandfather, who always had a passion for horses, purchased this property in 1995 in the midst of his truck driving career. Then he started building a horse business. Natalie was first put on horseback when she was 6 months old, and …

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OFI 2063: Do You Live Along A Canal? 17:59

4M ago17:59

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Our dog brought us a piece of literature about canal breaches last night (literally), and I thought I would discuss this issue on today's Farm Update show. We will also be discussing: Kidding is over! Selling our bottle kids! First round of irrigation completed already.. Protecting trees from goats More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And …

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OFI 2062: The Art Of Farming And Farming Of Art | FFA SAE Edition | Hayden Mueller | Peotone High School FFA 22:30

4M ago22:30

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Hayden Mueller is just finishing his sophomore year of high school and second year of the FFA, and he already has a lot going on. In addition to farming corn & soybeans with his dad, uncle and brother, he is now leasing his own land to do the same. In the 8th grade he started his own business in order to make some money, and that has grown into Hay…

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OFI 2061: Oklahoma Panhandle State University | Goodwell, Oklahoma | Agricultural College Episode 42:29

4M ago42:29

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For Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have …

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