Safety Glasses Required-From Shop to Farm
A podcast from two instructors in Mechanized Agriculture at Fresno State. Topics cover welding, tractors and equipment, basic shop skills, hydraulics, teaching, farming, and anything in between.
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Episode 120 Conferences
06/04/2024
Episode 120 Conferences
After over two months we are back. In this episode we talk about conferences. The best parts, the worst parts and what we hope to get out of any conference or workshops we go to. This episode was recorded while driving down so you may hear some background noise as a result. If you topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 119 Curriculum Standards
03/25/2024
Episode 119 Curriculum Standards
In this episode we talk about the California curriculum standards in Agriculture Mechanics. We discuss good standards, standards that need to be removed or changed, and what new standards we think should be added. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 118 Shop Organization
03/04/2024
Episode 118 Shop Organization
It has been a while, but we finally have some new episodes. In this episode, we talk about shop organization and clean up. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 117 Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships
02/05/2024
Episode 117 Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships
It has been a while, but we finally have some new episodes. In this episode we talk about building partnerships and how to maintain them within your community. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 116 Elysabeth Gomez
01/15/2024
Episode 116 Elysabeth Gomez
In this episode, we interview another current student of ours, Elysabeth Gomez. Elysabeth is from Madera and went to Madera South High School and like our last guest was not involved in the FFA in high school. Elysabeth was new to the ag mechanics world when she decided last semester that she wanted to change her emphasis to ag mechanics. Even though she is new she has gained a lot of skills in the past year that are going to make her a great ag mechanics teacher. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website for the latest episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 115 McCaleb Pewitt
01/08/2024
Episode 115 McCaleb Pewitt
In this episode, we got to interview a former student of ours, McCaleb Pewitt. McCaleb is currently a second lieutenant in the Air Force. McCaleb is from Clovis and unlike most of our guests was not involved in the FFA in high school. He is somebody that we are both proud to say we got the opportunity to have as a student in our classes and our excited about his future with the military. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website for the latest episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Episode 114 Safety
12/18/2023
Episode 114 Safety
It has been a while, but we finally have some new episodes. In this episode, we talk about safety and updates on the doc program and textbook progress. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Quiz Bowl #2
10/30/2023
Quiz Bowl #2
This episode Johnny and I wrote up another 10 questions each and then quizzed each other. Play along and see how well you can score with this episode. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Textbooks
10/09/2023
Textbooks
In this episode we talk about textbooks. John is currently working on updating the Agriculture Mechanics Fundamentals and Applications book and we thought this would be a great topic to discuse. We ask questions like what purpose do they serve? How do we use them to design our curriculum? How do we have students use them in class? If you topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is or Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Going back to school
09/18/2023
Going back to school
In this episode we talk about what its like going back school. After taking some time away from being a student, how does it feel to move from the teacher role back to being a student. If you topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Dr. Rod
09/05/2023
Dr. Rod
In this episode we get to talk to Dr. Sam Rodriguez. Dr. Rodriguez is currently an Assistant Professor in the Animal Sciences and Ag Education Department at Fresno State. Dr. Rod, as he tells his students to call him, has been in the teaching profession for 25 years and taught at the high school and community college, and now the university level. Dr. Rod currently works with the Ag Ed students and student teachers and his wide range of experience is of great value to his students. If you have questions Dr. Sam Rodriguez can be reached through his email If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Making changes to the way we teach.
08/21/2023
Making changes to the way we teach.
In this episode we talk about curriculum and making changes even after 15+ years of teaching. How change can be a great thing, but can also be hard to do after you have developed a way of teaching. If you topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Charlie Abee
07/31/2023
Charlie Abee
In this episode we get to talk to Charlie Abee. Charlie is currently teaching at College of the Sequoias (COS) in the area of agriculture mechanics and specializes in ag irrigation. Charlie has been in the teaching profession for 15 years and taught high school before moving into his current role. Charlie was in the neighborhood working with some local farmers so we took the opportunity to get him on the podcast. Although Johnny and I have known Charlie for a very long time we are excited that we get to share his knowledge with all of you as well. If you have questions Charlie can be reached through his email If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Free for all
07/24/2023
Free for all
In this free for all episode we talk about anything but our normal topics. Topics range from sports, fantasy teams, books, GRE, and who knows what else. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Ag Mechanics Curricular Code
07/17/2023
Ag Mechanics Curricular Code
Coming out of CATA there was some discussion on Facebook about the Ag Mechanics Curricular Code. We talk about some points that were brought up and how John and myself read the code. We also offer our suggestion on what should be done going forward in the future. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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CATA Week
06/25/2023
CATA Week
In this episode we dicuss the week of CATA summer conference, what we are looking forward to and share some clean funny stories about past conferences. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Quiz Bowl
06/19/2023
Quiz Bowl
This episode Johnny and I wrote up 10 questions each and then quizzed each other. This was really fun and you can play along too and see how you would have scored against us. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Graduation
06/12/2023
Graduation
In this 103rd episode we talk about the importance of graduation and what is means for your students. Johnny also gives us a history lesson on education over the years. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Daniel Peden
06/05/2023
Daniel Peden
In this episode Daniel Peden. Daniel is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Plant Science and soon will start the Masters program in Plant Sicence. Daniel comes to use from Turlock High School and like most of our guest was involved the the FFA program taking full advantage of that program. Daniel is somebody that is always working on something from the reasearch projects or projects in the shop. Even though he won our FUBAR award this year he is still a net postivtive to have in the shops. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Student take over
05/29/2023
Student take over
In this episode we let the students (Nick, Ayden, and John) run the show. This may be the last time we let this happen, but let us know how you think they did. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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100th Episode
05/22/2023
100th Episode
Finally hit episode 100. We look back at the start of this fun little adventure we started two and half years ago. Remembering some of the best moments and guests that we have had. We are looking forward to the next 100. Thank you to all of listeners and guest that have made this podcast a success. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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What makes an expert?
05/15/2023
What makes an expert?
In this episode we talk about experts. What is an expert, do you consider yourself an expert and how we feel like you can become an expert. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Field Day Recap
05/08/2023
Field Day Recap
In this episode we recap the FFA Field day and how things went, issues/problems and how much we enjoy putting them. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Ayden Garcia
05/01/2023
Ayden Garcia
In this episode Ayden Garcia. Ayden is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Agrcitultural Mechanics. Ayden comes to us from Chowchilla High School were his was active in the FFA program. We have had the pleasure of not only having Ayden as a student, but also get to work with him across the yard where he is a student assistant in the maintaince shop. With his knowledge and experience we know that Ayden will make an excellent teacher. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Testing
03/27/2023
Testing
In this episode Johnny and I discuss midterms, unit tests and the value they provide to us as teachers. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Reports based meetings
03/06/2023
Reports based meetings
In this episode Johnny and I talk about CATA Regional meetings and some changes that we believe need to happen to help beneift our members. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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John "Cotton eye Joe" Rowe
02/27/2023
John "Cotton eye Joe" Rowe
In this episode John Rowe. John is currently a student at Fresno State majoring in Agriculture Education with an emphasis in Agrcitultural Mechanics. John is from the Merced area and was a very invovled in the agriculture program at Merced High when he was student. He has been taking lots of Mechanics classes to further his eduction and with his knowledge and enthusiasm we know John will make a teacher. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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World Ag Expo 2023
02/20/2023
World Ag Expo 2023
In this episode Johnny and I talk about the World Ag Expo and our experience there, new technologies and other information we gathered from the show. I apologize for my audio we had some technical difficulties and I did my best to get the my audio for you to hear. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Old school vs new school
02/13/2023
Old school vs new school
In this weeks episode we talk about the old school vs new school and the pros and cons of both. This topic may stir up some debate so feel free to let us know if you agree or disagree with what said. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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Perceptions of an Ag Mechanics Teacher
02/06/2023
Perceptions of an Ag Mechanics Teacher
In this episode we have a moment of silence for the Dallas Cowboys and San Francisco 49ers. We also talk about the perceptions and duties of a Ag Mechanics teacher. Why so many are getting burned out and how we can help each other to get through the ruff patches in this career. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link Check out our YouTube pages:
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