How Arkansas Rice is Changing School Meals: A Success Story with Leslee Tell

How Arkansas Rice is Changing School Meals: A Success Story with Leslee Tell

In this episode, Leslee Tell shares her journey from a classroom teacher to a farm to school program coordinator with the Department of Agriculture in Arkansas. She discusses the development and impact of the Arkansas Rice in Schools program, highlighting how local agriculture is integrated into education to benefit students, farmers, and communities. Connect with the Arkansas Department of Ag here: https://www.facebook.com/ARDeptAg [https://www.facebook.com/ARDeptAg] https://x.com/ARDeptAg [https://x.com/ARDeptAg] https://www.instagram.com/ardeptag/ [https://www.instagram.com/ardeptag/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkansas-department-of-agriculture/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkansas-department-of-agriculture/]

Raised to Lead: Legacy, Family Business and Life in Agriculture with Meryl Kennedy Farr

In this episode of Field Good Life, Jennifer has a detailed conversation with Meryl Kennedy Farr, CEO of Kennedy Rice Mill. They discuss leadership in agriculture, the U. S. rice industry challenges and opportunities, operating a family business, and the future of farming. They reflect on the influence of their fathers and the confidence that came from simply being encouraged to work hard and pursue opportunities.

Driving Sustainable Agriculture with Carrie Vollmer Sanders, Field to Market President

In this episode, Carrie Vollmer Sanders, President of Field to Market, shares insights into the organization's 20-year journey, its role in promoting sustainable agriculture, and how farmers and industry stakeholders collaborate to advance regenerative practices. Tune in with us and listen to how the Fieldprint Platform and Resilient Futures leadership programs are shaping the future of sustainable farming.

More Than the Hunt with Rusty Creasey

In this episode of Field Good Life, I sit down with longtime friend and Arkansas duck hunter Rusty Creasey, a man who didn’t set out to be an influencer, but ended up becoming a voice a whole lot of folks trust. We cover everything from growing up in the outdoors to building a career in duck hunting, and the real work that happens long before a single bird hits the water. Rusty shares what’s changed in the woods over the years, from increased hunting pressure to the evolving relationship between rice farming and waterfowl habitat, and why it’s getting harder to be a duck in Arkansas these days. This conversation isn’t just about hunting. It’s about time. It’s about mentorship. It’s about taking a kid fishing, even if they’re not yours, and understanding that what you pass on matters more than what you post. Connect with Rusty: Website: https://www.rustycreasey.com/ [https://www.rustycreasey.com/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/rustycreasey/100067004234506/ [https://www.facebook.com/people/rustycreasey/100067004234506/] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rustycreasey/ [https://www.instagram.com/rustycreasey/] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RustyCreasey [https://www.youtube.com/@RustyCreasey]

Understanding World Rice Trade Dynamics with Peter Bachmann

In this episode, I sit down with Peter Bachmann, CEO of USA Rice Federation to unpack what’s really driving the global rice market—and why it matters to U.S. farmers. We break down the role of the World Trade Organization, India’s subsidized rice model, and the potential for a U.S. Section 301 investigation into unfair trade practices. If you’ve been wondering why rice prices are below the cost of production, this conversation connects the dots—and asks the bigger question: what can we do to protect our industry?