Hands in the Dirt, Eyes on the Future: Teaching Ag with Emily Ralston
In this inspiring episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Emily Ralston, a third-year middle school ag teacher and FFA advisor at Lincoln Memorial Middle School in Manatee County, Flor...
8 Aug 202543min
More Than a Pretty Bird: Purposeful Poultry Breeding and Exhibition with Jeff Duguay
In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Duguay, a lifelong poultry enthusiast, wildlife biologist, and Director of Game Species Management for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife...
1 Aug 202548min
Samantha Watson on Building Bridges in Okeechobee: One Chamber's Role in Ag, Youth, and Community
In this episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Watson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County. Samantha shares insights into how agriculture, tour...
25 Juli 202536min
Cultivating Character: 4H Youth In Action
📌 Episode Description:In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with three incredible student leaders from Florida’s 4-H program to explore how youth agriculture education is shaping t...
25 Juli 202542min
Beyond the Barn: David Hafner on Leadership, Innovation, and the Modern 4H Experience
In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with David Hafner, the Martin County 4-H Agent and head of the Florida 4-H State Ambassador Committee. From growing up on a horse ranch to beco...
18 Juli 202556min
Chris DeCubellis Talks Extension, Education, and the Power of 4-H
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chris DeCubellis, a seasoned farmer, rancher, and Associate State 4-H Program Leader with the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension. Chris brings a lifetim...
11 Juli 202544min
From Student to Steward: Teaching and Trailblazing with Stacy Young
In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Stacy Young, a powerhouse educator and advocate for agricultural literacy and hands-on learning. Stacy is the agriculture teacher and FFA ...
4 Juli 202531min
Middle School, Major Impact: How Emilyn Sharpless' Ag Programs is Growing Leaders
In this episode, we’re joined by Emilyn Sharpless, a dynamic agricultural educator at Bok Academy in Lake Wales, Florida. With 10 years of teaching experience—six of those spent transforming Bok’s ag ...
27 Juni 202548min
