For more than 100 years, Indiana Farm Bureau has protected and enhanced the future of agriculture and our communities. To continue that legacy and communicate more with our members, we’ve created The Breakdown with INFB, a podcast that will feature prominent leaders in the ag industry, newsmakers and even some average folks with interesting stories to tell.
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22. Agritourism in Indiana
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Interviews with two of Indiana's agritourism destination owners, Linda Baird with Cornucopia Farm in Scottsburg, and from the northern part of the state, Maureen Kercher and Mollie Kieffer from Kercher's Sunrise Orchards in Elkhart County. The conversation focuses on what it takes to run a successful agritourism operation, the ins and outs of speci…
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21. Estate & Succession Planning for the Farm
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A conversation with John Shoup, director of the Indiana Agricultural Law Foundation, and Clint Fischer, an attorney at Ribstein and Hogan Law Firm, a firm based in South Dakota that specializes in helping family farms navigate the often-daunting process of farm succession planning. As farmers continue to age, proper succession planning is crucial t…
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20. Congressman Rudy Yakym
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A conversation with U.S. Rep. Rudy Yakym, who represents the second congressional district in northern Indiana, to help Indiana farmers and listeners better understand agricultural issues from the federal level. He touches on everything from the farm bill, trade, labor, inflation and handling relationships in Washington, D.C.…
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19. Rural Child Care in Indiana
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One of Indiana Farm Bureau's priority issues is bolstering rural viability throughout the state. Among the many ways to keep rural communities thriving is to support the need for quality child care. This episode features interviews with Adam Alson, Jasper County farmer and president of Appleseed Childhood Education, and Carlos Vasquez, vice preside…
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18. Conservation with NRCS leader Jerry Raynor
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A conversation about conservation with Jerry Raynor, director of financial assistance programs at the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) and former Indiana State Conservationist.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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17. NASDA CEO Ted McKinney
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Interview with Ted McKinney, chief executive officer of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA). McKinney grew up on a grain and livestock farm in Tipton, Indiana, and is the former under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the former director of the Indiana St…
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Interviews with Lee Humberg, Indiana state director of wildlife services for the U.S. Department of Agriculture , and John Hardin, cattle producer and INFB member from Scott County. We revisit the increase of black vultures in Indiana in recent years and how livestock producers have been impacted.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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15. AFBF Ag Innovation Challenge
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Recorded in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the 2024 American Farm Bureau Federation National Convention. Interviews with two start-up companies headquartered in Indiana: Anu, whose mission is “Empowering people to grow their own fresh, locally grown produce right at home”, and ReproHealth Technologies, which describes itself as bringing the “IVF lab to t…
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14. Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse
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Conversation with Arizona Farm Bureau President Stefanie Smallhouse. President Smallhouse provides insight on the water quantity issues they’ve dealt with in Arizona and offers advice for Indiana farmers to be proactive in water conversations happening in the state.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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In an industry that is so ripe with technology advancement and opportunity, some farmers still find it challenging to change the way they operate. As a preview to the upcoming Indiana Farm Bureau State Convention on Dec. 14 – 16, 2023, in Fort Wayne, we interview speakers Aidan Connolly and Willie Vogt about their predictions and recommendations fo…
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12. Christmas Tree Farms
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Interviews with two Indiana Christmas tree farmers. The owner of Dull's Tree Farm in Boone County and the owners of Z&C Farms in Miami County talk about their experience growing Christmas trees, creating a fun agritourism destination and tips for caring for your tree this holiday season. Dull's Tree Farm: https://dullstreefarm.com Z&C Farms: https:…
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11. Purdue Hemp Specialist Marguerite Bolt
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Interview with Marguerite Bolt, Purdue University hemp specialist. We dig into the state of hemp production in Indiana since it became legal and all the unique uses for the newer crop. Where is the trend of hemp production going in the next few years and what are the obstacles for growth?Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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10. AgriNovus President & CEO Mitch Frazier
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Interview with Mitch Frazier, president and CEO of AgriNovus. Mitch talks about the ag bioscience economy, the future of production agriculture in Indiana and how innovation and research are growing in the ag industry.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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Interviews with Anna Whelchel, Indiana State Fair chief marketing and sales officer, and with Isabella Chism, INFB 2nd vice president. Anna highlights the rich history of the Indiana State Fair and all the main attractions Hoosiers can experience when they attend this year. Isabella shares more about the INFB Women's Leadership Committee and their …
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Interviews with leaders from Indianapolis City Market (Keisha Harrison and Mandy Wright-Jarrett) and the Indiana Farmers Market Community of Practice (Christina Ferroli). Find out more about the history of the Original Farmers Market in downtown Indianapolis, some of the challenges that market managers face, and opportunities for producers and comm…
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7. Indiana State Dept. of Agriculture Director Don Lamb
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Interview with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture Director Don Lamb. Director Lamb was appointed as the new leader of the ISDA by Governor Eric Holcomb on March 1, 2023. He talks through what he's learned so far on the job and what his aspirations are for agriculture in Indiana.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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6. American Dairy Association Indiana
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Celebrate the month of May and the Indy 500 with us as we interview Brooke Williams, director of communications at American Dairy Association Indiana, Kerry Estes, the 2023 Veteran Milk Man, and Alex Neuenschwander, the 2023 Rookie Milk Man. Learn about the historic winner's drink of milk at the race and what it does for the dairy industry on a nat…
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5. IN-CLIMATE CEO Sarah Beth Aubrey
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Interview with Sarah Beth Aubrey, the founder and CEO of IN-CLIMATE. Sarah Beth explains the mission of IN-CLIMATE and how they're engaging others in the ag space to have bigger conversations about climate solutions.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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4. Author Shannon Anderson
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Interview with Shannon Anderson, educator and author of the 2023 Indiana Farm Bureau Book of the Year, I LOVE Strawberries! She shares about how her love of growing her own food and teaching first grade led her to begin writing children's books. Shannon also recounts how some of her unique classroom activities got noticed by "Good Morning America" …
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Interview with Caroline Patrick, director of Indiana Grown. We talked with Caroline about how producers can get involved in the Indiana Grown program, what consumers need to know about buying local and how her culinary background led her to work with the Indiana State Department of Agriculture.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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2. Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch
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Interview with Indiana's Lieutenant Governor Suzanne Crouch. We talked with Lt. Gov. Crouch about her rise through the ranks of public service, the state of Indiana agriculture in 2023 and the need for more mental health awareness.Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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1. AFBF President Zippy Duvall
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Interview with American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall. We talked with President Duvall about his experience at the helm of a national ag organization, his thoughts on Supreme Court cases impacting farmers across the country and his advice for young farmers just starting their careers.…
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Get a feel for what Indiana Farm Bureau's new podcast will be like, launching Jan. 4, 2023!Door Indiana Farm Bureau
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