Épisodes

  • The Flower of the Season: All Your Poinsettia Questions Answered
    Dec 18 2023

    Poinsettias are a staple for many homes and businesses throughout the holidays. On today’s Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Alabama poinsettia grower, Hank Richardson about all things poinsettias and why they have become synonymous with the holiday season. 

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    27 min
  • What Makes This New York Town the Onion Capital of the World
    Dec 4 2023

    Onions are a staple in many kitchens, but what goes into growing the perfect onion?  On this episode of Farmside Chat, President Duvall speaks with 12th generation farmer Molly Torres about her family farm operation and what makes Elba, New York the ideal location to grow some of the world’s best onions.

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    47 min
  • Everything You Need to Know About Cranberries with Amber Bristow
    Nov 20 2023

    Do cranberries really grow in water? What are the different varieties? We answer all of your cranberry questions on this episode of Farmside Chat. Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with 5th-generation Wisconsin cranberry farmer Amber Bristow about her passion for growing cranberries and how she shares her farm story on social media through her @cranberrychats Instagram account and the Forward Farming podcast.

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    39 min
  • Veteran Shares How Military Service Prepared Him for Life on the Ranch
    Nov 6 2023

    Honor, duty and sacrifice are just some of the life lessons that service members learn first-hand while serving their country. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Montana rancher and veteran Nick Courville about his time in the military and how it prepared him for a career in agriculture.

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    35 min
  • Let the Gourd Times Roll: Pumpkin Grower Shares Her Passion for Agritourism
    Oct 16 2023

    The memories and connections consumers make when visiting a farm have a lasting impact. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Arizona farmer Sharla Mortimer of Mortimer Farms. Sharla discusses her passion for ag education, why her farm prioritizes agritourism, the impact that has made on her community and why other farmers should consider opening their farms to the public.

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    22 min
  • Football Player Turned Farmer Shares Story of Persistence and Determination
    Oct 2 2023

    Whether you are a football player or a farmer, preparation and determination is part of the job. On the latest episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with former Iowa Hawkeye and New York Jets football player turned farmer Matt Kroul. He shares about his journey from the football field to the farm and how his years as a football player prepared him for a career in agriculture. 

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    28 min
  • Why Idaho Is Famous for Its Potatoes
    Sep 18 2023

    Idaho is known for potatoes. But what makes Idaho an ideal state to grow a potato? On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with Idaho potato farmer Klaren Koompin about why Idaho is uniquely positioned to grow potatoes, the process of growing and harvesting potatoes and its many nutritional benefits.

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    31 min
  • How PepsiCo Partners with Farmers on Sustainability Efforts
    Sep 4 2023

    Sustainability is at the heart of what farmers and ranchers do—it is simply just what they do. On this episode of Farmside Chat, Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall chats with PepsiCo Vice President of Sustainable Agriculture, Global Sustainability, Rob Myers and PepsiCo Senior Director of Government Affairs, Dan Christenson about their collaboration with farmers to help further sustainability efforts on farms across the nation.

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    46 min