Inside Ag From Kansas Farm Bureau

Kansas Farm Bureau's podcast

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For more than a century, Kansas Farm Bureau has served Kansas farmers and ranchers through advocacy, education and service. This podcast provides an in-depth view of issues that impact Kansas farm and ranch families.

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99 episodes

S3 Ep39: Upcoming opportunities to get involved: Communications Training & Campaign School

* There are some exciting opportunities available for Kansas Farm Bureau members to get involved in their communities and strengthen their voice for agriculture. Mike and Ashley Beying join the Inside Ag podcast to share their experience in the Communications, Media and Spokesperson Training. This training is designed to develop the skills to craft key messages within agriculture. Learn more about CMS training by visiting Communications, Media and Spokesperson Training (kfb.org) https://www.kfb.org/Get-Involved/Training/Communications-Media-and-Spokesperson-Training Next, Brenden Wirth discusses Campaign School. This KFB program helps potential political candidates develop a solid foundation for campaign management. Learn more about Campaign School by visiting KFB's Campaign School and Mini Sessions https://www.kfb.org/Article/Campaign-School

21m
Mar 27
S3 Ep38: Honoring Ag Day with reflection of 2022 Census of Agriculture

* In celebration of National Ag Day, Mark Nelson joins the Inside Ag podcast to discuss the recently released 2022 Census of Agriculture. He shares his thoughts on the transitioning of the total number of farms and farmland, the peaks of farm-related income and Kansas Farm Bureau's effort to continue supporting rural communities. You can find the 2022 U.S. Census of Agriculture at List of Reports and Publications | 2022 Census of Agriculture | USDA/NASS https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2022/index.php.

19m
Mar 19
S3 Ep37: Exciting Student Opportunities at KFB

* Past Kansas Farm Bureau intern Shelby Varner joins the Inside Ag podcast to reminisce on her experience at KFB. She shares her daily responsibilities, reflects on the impact of the internship on her career and appreciates the culture amongst the staff.  Learn more about the internship opportunities and apply by visiting Career Opportunities (kfb.org) https://www.kfb.org/About/Careers.

6m
Mar 12
S3 Ep36: Finding Peer Support in TogetherAll

* Erin Petersilie joins the Inside Ag podcast to discuss the new Kansas Farm Bureau member benefit, TogetherAll. This program creates a community of agriculture producers to help manage stress and combat mental health issues within the industry.   Learn more about TogetherAll and find helpful information at Rural Minds Matter (kfb.org) https://www.kfb.org/Article/Mental-Health-Resources

5m
Mar 05
S3 Ep35: Creating a local food system at Caldwell Market of Farms

* The Caldwell Market of Farms creates a local food system in the community by providing a market for farmers and ranchers. Jill Keuhny, local contact person, and Rick McNary, director of Shop Kansas Farms, join the Inside Ag podcast to give an inside look at the upcoming event and their efforts to support a local ecosystem. Visit the Caldwell Market of Farms on March 9, 2024, at the Caldwell Community Building. For more information on the Caldwell Market of Farms, visit Caldwell Market of Farms | Shop Kansas Farms | Brought to you by Kansas Farm Bureau https://shopkansasfarms.com/caldwell-market-of-farms

9m
Feb 27
S3 Ep34: Get Involved in KFB: AFBF Convention and YF&R Conference

* Brad Neihues and Micheal Speer join Inside Ag to talk about their recent involvement in Kansas Farm Bureau. Brad shares his experience as a voting delegate at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention, where he proposed a change to a bill. Micheal was the 2024 chairman of the Young Farmers & Ranchers conference, and he reflects on the work put into this event. They both share fond memories of their years of involvement in the organization and encourage others to do the same. 

16m
Feb 20
S3 Ep33: Recognizing Kansas Century Farms

* Many farms across Kansas have rich histories. Kansas Farm Bureau celebrates those years of hard work through the Century Farm program. Meghan Mueseler and Debbie Hargrave join the episode to share more about the recognition. Mueseler was a 2023 recipient, and she shared her family's unique history. Hargrave brings the program to life at KFB and reflects on the history of Kansas farms. Learn more about the Century Farms program: Do you live on a Century Farm? (kfb.org) https://www.kfb.org/Get-Involved/Contests-Recognition/Century-Farm-Program

11m
Feb 02
S3 Ep32: Rising Together at Woman Managing the Farm

* Robin Reid joins the podcast to give details about the upcoming Women Managing the Farm Conference. She highlights the inspiring keynote speakers, engaging breakout sessions and unique networking opportunities for this year's conference. The Women Managing the Farm Conference is February 14-16. Learn more: Women Managing the Farm https://womenmanagingthefarm.com/

18m
Jan 26
S3 Ep31: Details on the Wildfire Task Force

* Kansas Department of Agriculture Secretary Mike Beam and KFB Director of Political Affairs Brenden Wirth join Inside Ag to discuss the Wildfire Task Force. In 2022, Kansas Governor Keyyly appointed them to the task force with the mission of understanding and controlling wildfires across the state. In this episode, they break down priorities within the proposal and discuss how it will impact those in fire-prone areas. Learn more about the task force: Wildfire Task Force (ks.gov) https://agriculture.ks.gov/about-kda/wildfire-task-force 

25m
Jan 19
S3 Ep30: Finances and the Farm with LaVell Winsor and Robin Reid

* For more information or to register for the online class, visit https://agmanager.info/events/finances-and-farm-online-class. 

13m
Jan 16
S3 Ep29: Guest host Brandi Buzzard talks YF&R Leaders Conference with Michael and Amber Speer

* Learn more about KFB's YF&R Leaders Conference at www.kfb.org/yfr http://www.kfb.org/yfr

20m
Jan 10
S3 Ep28: 2024 Kansas Legislative Session: What to expect

* On this episode of Inside Ag From Kansas Farm Bureau, Ryan Flickner and Claudia Hissong talk about new policy efforts from annual meeting and how those efforts will be approached heading into the 2024 legislative sessions. They also cover what can be expected on the state and federal levels and how members can be involved in these policy efforts.

23m
Jan 05
S3 Ep28: President Newland Celebrates First Year

* Joe Newland joins Inside Ag to reflect on his first year as Kansas Farm Bureau President. He talks about the success of annual meeting and how he was motivated by members networking. He spends time reminiscing on the past year and the unique ways he has served the organization. Learn more about President Newland’s service, history in the organization and family farm on this episode of Inside Ag!

16m
Dec 22, 2023
S3 Ep27: Meet the New KFB VP, Glenn Brunkow

* Glenn Brunkow was elected vice president at the 2023 Kansas Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. He joins the podcast to share his journey through KFB and how he plans to serve the organization.

7m
Dec 14, 2023
S3 Ep26: PAL Member Reflects on Experience Abroad

* Laura Haffner, farmer and rancher from Sheridan County, joins Inside Ag to discuss her experience as a PAL member through the American Farm Bureau. She spent time fine-tuning her communication abilities with media groups and policymakers to become a more versed agricultural producer. The capstone of her involvement was a trip to Chile to practice and perfect the developed skills. Learn more about the PAL program https://www.fb.org/initiative/pal-partners-in-advocacy-leadership.

14m
Dec 08, 2023
S3 Ep25: Understand KFB's Health Plans with Erin Petersilie

* Erin Petersilie, Assistant Director of KFB Health Plans, joins Inside Ag to discuss health plans and medicare supplements offered through Kansas Farm Bureau.  Learn more about KFB Health Plan options by visiting kfbhealthplans.com http://kfbhealthplans.com

6m
Nov 17, 2023
S3 Ep24: Casten Fellows Reflect on Abroad Experience

* Shanda Mattix and Kyler Landvardt join the podcast to share their experience in the Casten Fellows Program and reflect on their time in Africa.

19m
Nov 02, 2023
S3 Ep23: The End Hunger Food Drive

* For more on the food drive, visit: https://www.kfb.org/Article/End-Hunger-Food-Drive

10m
Oct 17, 2023
S3 Ep21: The Rice County Harvest Hub

* Learn more about creating your own local food community at https://shopkansasfarms.com/build-a-local-food-community.

22m
Oct 03, 2023
S3 Ep20: Alissa Kirchhoff talks rural childcare with sociologists Florence Becot and Shoshanah Inwood

* Becot and Inwood are rural sociologists studying childcare and farm safety. They can be reached at becot.florence@marshfieldresearch.org and inwood.2@osu.edu, respectively.

56m
Sep 07, 2023
S3 Ep19: Whitney Larson talks animal health with Brooke Johnson

* Reach out to Brooke at brooke.boulware@zoetis.com or find her on Instagram at www.instagram.com/bsquaredj/ http://www.instagram.com/bsquaredj/.

40m
Aug 24, 2023
S3 Ep17: Whitney Larson talks rural mental health with Kayla Josefiak

* Contact Kayla on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kaylajosefiak/ or via email at hello@kaylajosefiak.com. 

20m
Aug 02, 2023
S3 Ep15: A conversation on farm transition planning featuring Alissa Kirchhoff and Ashlee Westerhold

* Websites mentioned in this episode include agkansitions.org http://agkansitions.org, KansasAgStress.org http://KansasAgStress.org and agmanager.info http://agmanager.info. Ashlee can be reached at ashleecw@ksu.edu or by phone at 785-532-4526.

52m
Jun 20, 2023
S3 Ep14: Introducing our summer guest hosts

Inside Ag will have a trio of guest hosts this summer to provide perspectives across the state.

8m
Jun 09, 2023
S3 Ep13: Kansas Farm Bureau's End Hunger Project

* Shannon Martin, Kansas Farm Bureau's assistant director for the Foundation and Ag Education, discusses KFB's End Hunger Project. She reviews how the project supports reducing hunger in Kansas.

12m
Apr 21, 2023
S3 Ep12: Learn How a Kansas Horticulturist Helps her Community Bloom

* Renata Goossen, owner of Renata's Garden, discusses her horticulture business and what it provides to communities. 

16m
Apr 14, 2023
S3 Ep11: Kansas Land Values and Ownership Trends with Robin Reid

* Robin Reid, K-State Extension farm economist, discusses land value and cash rent trends. She also reviews who owns land in Kansas. 

19m
Apr 07, 2023