Going solo today! Today I talk about self care and how it is important to help us live our best lives. Something i don't mention in the episode that I want to include here is an analogy that was told to me by my friend Adrienne DeSutter. We have to treat ourselves as farmers as assets to our operations. We have to make sure we are taken care of so we can best manage our farm. My perception on self care changed after I heard her tell me that. In this episode, I tell a bit about what self care means to me. I then tell how structure and a schedule helped me make time for self care. I tell an example of what a typical day looks like for me and how I am able to fit self care in. Find my episode with Adrienne at https://globalagnetwork.com/ag-state-of-mind-with-jason-medows/podcast/asom-ep-32-adrienne-desutter-sow-hope-grow-hope
Today we are talking to Eric Miller, a farmer out of North East Iowa. Eric talks to us about his operation, bio strip-tilling, cover crops and 60" corn.
We had Ryan Boldt, Director of Breed Improvement for the Red Angus Association, on the show today! Ryan talks to us about his role with RAA and their partnership in International Genetic Solutions.
Earlier today, Ashtyn sat in on a virtual press event held by EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler and Secretary of Ag Sonny Perdue. Tune in to see what the event was about and hear some great questions get answered!
Jason Mauck joined me to talk about how he is attempting to fix broken supply chains in manure and meat. We talk about the many different ways he is adding value to manure and meat as well as the space he is trying to create to help farmers and ranchers have better access to the end consumers of their products.
Deb Casurella, Founder of MyAgData, joined this week's #TechTuesday segment! Deb tells us about MyAgData, how to use the platform, what it does for producers, and more.
Ted Seifried joins the podcast once again for a #MarketMonday conversation. We discuss his participation in last weeks Pro Farmer Crop Tour, the cattle market and more.
1st generation farms present their own unique blessings and challenges. Today's guest Nathan Brown understands this very well. From growing up working on a neighbors farm to today owning and operating his own 1000+ acre operation, Nathan can speak in depth about the experience of a first gen farmer. About 3 years ago, Nathan noticed something among his peers. He noticed that there was an increased amount of stress in the farmers he spoke to. Not being one to let things fester, Nathan began speaking out about stress and mental health in agriculture. To this day, he has started or been a part of several efforts to break the stigma of mental health in ag. Nathan is a great man and a great friend and we are proud to have him featured on the podcast today!
Manager of State Government Relations for Michigan Farm Bureau, Rob Anderson, joined us to talk about the emergency order from Michigan's Department of Health and Human Services.
Dr. Rob Richardson and Dr. Charlie Cahoon from North Carolina State University joined us to talk about the unsolicited seed packages from China. Is this a serious issue? What kind of threats do they pose? Have your questions answered now!
