EP 14: Pat Durden - Cows Keep Florida Green with FCA President
Release Date: 04/05/2024
Behind the Voice EP 4: Jaime Jerrels - Senior Director of Policy and Outreach
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Our guest joining us today is Mrs. Jaime Jerrels. Mrs. Jerrels serves as the Senior Director of Policy and Outreach for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mrs. Jerrels serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 26: David O'Farrell - Florida Bred Winners
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Our guest joining us today is David O’Farrell of Ocala Stud, located in Marion County. Mr. O’Farrell manages and owns with his family Ocala Stud, where they train and breed world renowned Thoroughbreds. He serves as the Thoroughbred Owners and breeders Association Board of Trustees chair, as a steward at The Jockey Club and is a member of Breeder’s Cup Limited. Since 1958 Ocala Stud has bred, raised and sold runners ranked among the best of their divisions in the U.S. and abroad. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 3: Curt Williams - Government & Community Affairs
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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Curt Williams. Mr. Williams serves as the Director of Government and Community Affairs for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Williams serves our members of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and advances the Voice of Ag. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 25: Dr. Michael Dukes - Shared Land, Water and Responsibility
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Our guest joining us today is Dr. Michael Dukes, Director of the UF/IFAS Center for Land Use Efficiency. Among the many projects and causes that Dr. Dukes is a part of, he specializes on water use efficiency in irrigation systems. Dr. Dukes and his team are saving millions of gallons of water per year through their systems, all backed by research. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 2: Jared Lanier - Field Services
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Our guest joining us today is Jared Lanier. Mr. Lanier serves as the Director of Field Services for Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how Mr. Lanier and the Field Services staff advance the Voice Of Ag in their roles at Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 24: Victoria Hunter - Family, Faith, & Ferns
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Our guest joining us today is Mrs. Victoria Hunter, a generational nursery grower with FernTrust Incorporated and seasoned member of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation Board of Directors. Victoria is also the Chair of the Women’s Leadership Committee and dedicated to the success of the Voice of Agriculture. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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Behind the Voice EP 1: Liza Bradford & Staci Sims - The Executive Team
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Our guest joining us today are Mrs. Staci Sims and Mrs. Liza Bradford. Mrs. Sims serves as the COO of Florida Farm Bureau, and Mrs. Liza Bradford serves as the CFO of Florida Farm Bureau. Our conversation today will detail how they advance the Voice Of Ag in their roles at Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 23: Zippy Duvall - The Voice of Agriculture
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Our guest today is Mr. Zippy Duvall, a farmer from Georgia, a family man and has served as president of the American Farm Bureau Federation since 2016. He is a third-generation farmer. Prior to being elected AFBF president, he was president of the Georgia Farm Bureau and served on the AFBF board of directors. In 1987, he also served on the AFBF board as Young Farmer Committee chair. He has helped defeat misguided regulations, shepherd new trade agreements, and make certain farmers and ranchers are supported through natural disasters and the ongoing impacts of supply chain disruptions and...
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EP 22: Scott Kirouac - The Gift of Hope
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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Scott Kirouac, a longtime friend of Florida Farm Bureau and a strong advocate for agriculture. Mr. Kirouac serves on the Highlands County Farm Bureau Board of Directors and received a Distinguished Service Award in 2023. Scott Kirouac successfully founded and runs a non-profit organization called “Ag Angels”. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
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EP 21: Jim Alderman - 2025 Florida Farmer of the Year
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Our guest joining us today is Mr. Jim Alderman, an organic vegetable farmer in South Florida. Mr. Alderman is unique in that most of his farm is certified organic and most of the produce stays local within the state of Florida. Mr. Alderman is a long-time friend of Farm Bureau and our 2025 Florida Farm Bureau Farmer of the Year. Visit to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.
info_outlineThis episode's guest stars Pat Durden, Florida Cattlemen's Association President. Durden has worked hard to ensure Floridians are aware of the important role farmers and ranchers play in protecting the land and conserving our state’s natural resources. His slogan during his tenure as the FCA president is “Cows Keep Florida Green”, which emphasizes the vital role cattle play in greenspace. Join us for a great conversation on FCA’s partnership with Conservation Florida, why every Floridian is tied to ag through conservation and how you can get involved.
For more information on Florida conservation, visit ConservationFla.org.
Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.