Farm Talks Podcast

How to take the first step: An Oklahoma 4-H'er journey to leadership

The next generation of agriculturalists are here! It's time to hear how they are impacting their communities and what better to do that than through the 4-H and FFA organizations? Farm Talks Podcast is proud to celebrate the next generation. Host, Emily Zahurones welcomed Kate Sherrill, an avid 4-H’er from Northeast Oklahoma in Pawnee County. Kate serves as the Northeast 4-H district president and credits her 4-H and FFA experiences with helping her flourish in her personal growth journey.  Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.

50 years of Farm Talk through the eyes of a founder

Farm Talk Newspaper is celebrating 50 years of as the four state's #1 source of quality ag content for SE Kansas, SW Missouri, NE Oklahoma and NW Arkansas. Many staff have shared in its legacy, but one founder stayed involved in production in Parsons, Kansas for over 40 years. Host, Emily Zahurones invited former ad manager and publisher Ted Gum to share his story and detail the history of Farm Talk starting from 1974. Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.

Foreign Holdings: How does affect Kansas landowners

Foreign investment and ownership of American soil is a hot-button topic for U.S. producers, but how are out-of-state holdings affecting local land prices? Happy New Year! 2024 is the year of the farm bill and we are excited to talk about what that means for producers. Host, Emily Zahurones has invited ag economist Robin Reid from Kansas State to chat about the impact of foreign land ownership, land values and how out-of-state land holdings are impacting Kansas farm families.   Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.

Turkey Talk: Habitat and population initiatives across Missouri

Merry (almost) Christmas and we hope you had a Happy Thanksgiving this year. It's hunting season and we are happy to talk about the most popular bird of the season: Turkey. Last on the lineup for 2023 on the Farm Talks Podcast we invited Nick Oakley with the Missouri Department of Conservation for a bit of “Turkey Talk.” As statewide turkey and grouse biologist, Nick prioritizes habitat reconstruction to rebuild the turkey population in rural areas. Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.

Technician Training: How Deere is preparing college students for the workforce

Hands-on experience is the best teacher in any profession, but companies like John Deere are taking it to the next level. For episode 2 in season 2, we're welcoming Troy Leith with Kansas Prairieland Partners to chat about the John Deere Technician Training program. This curriculum, ongoing since 1992, is designed for college students to kickstart their careers with hands-on learning and mentorship. Troy is committed to helping students across the state find their niche with a local John Deere dealership. Farm Talks podcast episodes will be dropped monthly on the first Friday of the month, each covering a unique segment of agriculture in the four states. Farm Talk invites producers to listen in on stories that reach the heart of the matter in the heartland.