Georgia Farm Bureau's: Growing On Podcast

"Growing On" is a show produced by the Georgia Farm Bureau to discuss agriculture related issues and topics to help promote and advocate for Georgia agriculture as well as educate consumers about the production of food and modern farming practices.

Georgia Farm Bureau Launches "I Farm. I Vote." Campaign 10/11/2024

Georgia Farm Bureau Launches "I Farm. I Vote." Campaign In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get to hear an in-depth discussion with Adam Belflower, Governmental Affairs Specialist for Georgia Farm Bureau. Adam breaks down GFB's "I Farm. I Vote." Campaign by giving you some insight as to what Georgia Farm Bureau does as a grassroots organization and explains why, now more than ever, it's important to know who candidates are and what policies they support. The "I Farm. I Vote." Campaign aims to provide unbiased information so Georgians can make an informed decision and support leaders who promote Georgia farmers and Georgia-grown products. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/33404372

Back to School with Ag in the Classroom 09/06/2024

Back to School with Ag in the Classroom In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get to hear a discussion with Lauren Goble, Educational Programs Coordinator for Georgia Farm Bureau. Lauren shares her story and passion for agriculture and the Ag in the Classroom program, and gives some insight for anyone that might be interested in incoprorating ag into their classroom or lesson plans. Show Notes: /episode/index/show/growingon/id/32941297

It's OK to Not be OK 04/19/2024

It's OK to Not be OK In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get to hear a one-on-one interview with Kevin Tanner, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities. Commissioner Tanner shares his story and passion for mental health, especially those in the agricultural community. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/30894758

Digging Into the Georgia Peanut Industry 03/15/2024

Digging Into the Georgia Peanut Industry In this episode, you'll learn about the different parts of the peanut indutry. From industry events like the Peanut Farm Show, to learning about the important work of Peanut Breeders, and finally the grading process at peanut buying points that is done by the Georgia Federal-State Inspection Service. Catch it all in this episode! /episode/index/show/growingon/id/30362178

Hurricanes, Climate, and More with Agricultural Climatologist, Pam Knox 09/29/2023

Hurricanes, Climate, and More with Agricultural Climatologist, Pam Knox Shortly after Hurricane Idalia made landfall and made its way through Georgia, we spoke with Agricultural Climatologist, Pam Knox all about our climate here in Georgia and the Southeast, and the factors that help shape it. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/28171052

Terry England: 2023 GFB Commodity Award Winner 08/18/2023

Terry England: 2023 GFB Commodity Award Winner Each year at their annual GFB Commodity Conference, the organization recognizes someone who's made a lasting impact on the Georgia ag industry. Known as the GFB Commodity Award, it's one of the organization's highest honors. This year's recipient is Barrow County's Terry England. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/27789999

Great Southeast Pollinator Census 08/02/2023

Great Southeast Pollinator Census In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll be hearing from Becky Griffin, Community and School Garden Coordinator and Pollinator Health Associate with UGA Extension. Becky discusses this year's upcoming Great Southeast Pollinator Census and why it's so important. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/27631296

Meet Joe Garner, President of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association 06/30/2023

Meet Joe Garner, President of the Georgia Cattlemen's Association In this bonus episode, you'll be hearing from Georgia Cattlemen's Association President, Joe Garner. Joe talks about his background, his love for the cattle industry, his journey to becoming the President of the organization, and so much more. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/27311649

Conversation with Gabe Outlaw, 2022 Georgia Forester of the Year 06/23/2023

Conversation with Gabe Outlaw, 2022 Georgia Forester of the Year In this bonus episode, Gabe Outlaw, the 2022 Georgia Forester of the Year, discusses his role with the Georgia Forestry Commission and dives into what he finds rewarding working in the position, as well as his reaction to being recognized for his hard work and dedication to keeping the forestry industry here in Georgia number one in the nation. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/27225198

Spring Harvests in Georgia 06/16/2023

Spring Harvests in Georgia In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we're on the road covering a few Spring harvests here in Georgia. Join us as we hear about this year's sweet corn, blueberry, broccoli, and strawberry harvests and hear from the producers that grow, manage, and harvest them. They'll discuss their growing seasons, give updates on harvest, and discuss any challenges they faced getting that crop from seed to market. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/27147918

Visiting Sheep Operations in Georgia 04/28/2023

Visiting Sheep Operations in Georgia In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll get the chance to learn about a couple of sheep operations here in Georgia; Hunt Road Katahdin Sheep Farm in West Georgia and Rosemary and Thyme Creamery in Northwest Georgia. Two different operations that have been working to develop their flocks and reputations. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/26675055

Georgia's Grape & Wine Industry 03/17/2023

Georgia's Grape & Wine Industry In this episode of the Growing On podcast, we'll be discussing Georgia's grape and wine industry that's been rapidly expanding over the past couple of decades. You'll hear about a couple of different operations in Georgia that have seen great success with not only growing grapes, but producing great, award winning wines. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/26252421

Georgia's Growing Citrus Industry 02/03/2023

Georgia's Growing Citrus Industry In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll get to hear about Georgia's citrus industry that has been rapidly expanding over the past decade. You'll hear from one grower about their start in the business back in 2018 and how it's gone so well for them, they are working on expanding their citrus operation. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/25812747

T-Bones & Turfgrass 09/02/2022

T-Bones & Turfgrass In this episode of the Growing On podcast, you'll get to hear from one farm family that own and operate a meat processing facility in Chatooga County, Wright's Meat Processing. Also on this episode, you'll hear from one UGA Turfgrass Specialist, Clint Waltz as to why those in the turfgrass industry are concerned with their annual survey report. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/24242805

Chicks and Clicks 08/05/2022

Chicks and Clicks In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, you'll be introduced to the Flower Chicks - 8 flower loving sisters that grow and sell flowers from their farm to the public, at farmers markets, and their roadside stand. Also in this episode, you'll get to hear about an online farmers' market, Market Wagon - a service that connects consumers to farm fresh products that are delivered straight to their door. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/23949663

Summertime on the Farm 07/08/2022

Summertime on the Farm On this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we're officially into Summer, which means long, hot days on the farm. Here in Georgia, temperatures can often be dangerous, which is why producers need to be smart for their sake, and for the sake of their livestock, which is why we talk about heat stress in cattle and ways producers can mange their herds wisely. Also in this episode you'll hear from Farrah Newberry - a dairy advocate that's worked for the dairy industry for more than two decades and doesnt plan to stop now as she takes on a new role with the Dairy Alliance. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/23675201

Spring Has Sprung 06/03/2022

Spring Has Sprung In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, Spring has sprung, which means producers all accross the state are hard at work either getting their 2022 crop in the ground or working to get their crops harvested. You'll hear from a couple of producers that are doing just that. Also in this episode, you'll get to meet Tommy Bedley, a farrier in Madison, Georgia that specializes in corrective farrier work for horses. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/23294969

Vamos a la Cuba! 05/06/2022

Vamos a la Cuba! In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we take you on a trip to Cuba where the U.S./Cuba Agricultural Trade Conference took place. We dive into some of the history behind trade relations with Cuba and talk about what it could mean with Ag Industry Leaders from the United States if those relations ever improved. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/23020484

Going the Distance for Georgia Peanuts 04/01/2022

Going the Distance for Georgia Peanuts In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we discuss the Georgia Peanut Commission's decision to sponsor the number 38 car in the Atlanta and Talladega NASCAR Cup Series races to promote one of Georgia's top commodities - peanuts! /episode/index/show/growingon/id/22643135

Trevor Crosby: Echols Timber Harvesting 03/11/2022

Trevor Crosby: Echols Timber Harvesting Trevor Crosby, who owns Echols Timber Harvesting in Echols County, talks about his business and the challenges they face in the forestry industry each and everyday. Crosby also touches on being a family business and how rewarding it is to work alongside your father, brother, and other family members. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/22407158

From the Farm to the Capitol 03/03/2022

From the Farm to the Capitol In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we are discussion two bills in the Georgia General Assembly; the "Right to Repair Act" and the "Georgia Raw Dairy Act". We breakdown both of the bills and explain what they would mean for Georgia agriculture. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/22318859

From Jekyll to Atlanta & Everywhere in Between 01/21/2022

From Jekyll to Atlanta & Everywhere in Between In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we are talking about our Annual Conventions, both on Jekyll Island and the AFBF Convention that was held in Atlanta this year. We take a in-depth look at policy development process and introduce you to our Young Farmer and Rancher Competitors that represented the organization in Atlanta. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/21844295

Ag Technology and Precision Agriculture 10/29/2021

Ag Technology and Precision Agriculture In this episode of the Growing On Podcast, we talk about precision agriculture and new technology/machinery in the agriculture industry that helps producers be more productive and efficient. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/20973587

Bonus Content: Nelson Powell's Keynote 07/23/2021

Bonus Content: Nelson Powell's Keynote Nelson is a native North Carolinian farm boy and the 8th generation to raise his family on their farm in Taylor’sBridge, NC. Married to the love of his life, Melody for 16 years, who is a high school teacher, they are finding theirway through raising their wonderful daughter Lily who is 13 going on 21 most days. An Agricultural banker by trade,Nelson finances large Ag producers all over the US from produce to poultry and all in between. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19896680

GFB's YF&R Summer Leadership Conference 07/23/2021

GFB's YF&R Summer Leadership Conference In this episode of the Growing On podcast, Katie and John are down on Jekyll Island for the 2021 Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Conference. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19899539

Bonus Content: Chris Koch's Keynote 07/23/2021

Bonus Content: Chris Koch's Keynote Chris Koch doesn’t let limitations or obstacles stand in his way. Despite being born without arms and legs, Koch grew up like any other small-town kid — playing road hockey, causing mischief at school, and helping out on his family farm. Neither he or his family treated his disability like a tragedy, and instead used it to fuel his dreams. Today, Koch is a motivational speaker who inspires his audiences to continually challenge themselves and build the life they dream of. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19896608

Bonus Content: Amanda Radke Keynote 07/23/2021

Bonus Content: Amanda Radke Keynote Amanda is a fifth-generation rancher from Mitchell,S.D., who has dedicated her career to serving as a voice for the nation’s farmers and ranchers. Since 2008, she has tackled hot industry issues on the BEEFDaily blog for BEEF Magazine, where she provides tools and strategies for producers to effectively engage with consumers and counter negative media articles on social media. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19896566

Accidents Happen 07/01/2021

Accidents Happen From now until the end of the year is a dangerous time on the farm as producers generally are working long hours in their fields and it only takes a split second for an accident to happen, which is exactly what happened to GFB President, Tom McCall earlier this year when baling hay. John sits down with him to talk about his accident and his message to farmers about safety. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19663214

There's an App for That 05/21/2021

There's an App for That In the year 2021, there's an app for EVERYTHING, and it shouldn't come as a surprise that there's an app for agritourism, and that app is "Harvest Hosts" - a membership service that was founded to connect campers and RV enthusiasts to farms, wineries, and other agritourism destinations all across the United States. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/19189745

To Infinity and Beyond 04/29/2021

To Infinity and Beyond Space: the last frontier for mankind. By 2025, NASA is planning on making a big leap as they work on sending astronauts to the Red Planet. An important part of a manned space mission though is figuring out how to support your crew for a minimum of 18 months in space, which is why they have a deep space food challenge to see if a technology or system can be created to support the crew on long-term missions. /episode/index/show/growingon/id/18884462

Georgia Farm Bureau's: Growing On Podcast

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