AgGrad Podcast
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsShort profiles about the people who work in agriculture, agribusiness, and agtech.
The purpose of this show is agricultural career discovery, agribusiness professional development, and relevant insights for all interested in the agriculture industry.
Our hope is that through this podcast, you will find your place in modern agriculture. Maybe that is through finding your career, improving your business, or getting better at your job.
Visit AgGrad.com today to get connected to people and careers in the agriculture industry.
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AGL 029: Taking Smart Risks in Your Agricultural Career with Janette Barnard
September 24, 2018 23:39 - 22 minutes - 14.6 MB“I’ve kind of lucked into decisions that helped with my career trajectory – I wish I could say it was on purpose,” laughs Janette Barnard, the current sales and marketing director for DecisionNext, a software company focused around predictive analytics around commodity industries. A relatively young venture, Janette has recognized career risks and learned to capitalize on the opportunities provided by them. This has led her to amazing awareness, skill, and intentional actions when it comes ...
AGL 028: Working Inside and Outside of Ag with Brooke Clay
July 30, 2018 22:17 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBMeet Brooke Clay, a digital strategy consultant and owner of Rural Gone Urban. Brooke knows what its like to question the age old saying, “That’s just how we’ve always done it.” Her push against that notion is how she got to where she is today. Pushing the boundaries When Brooke graduated from Oklahoma State University with her master’s in international agriculture, she began her career on the client-facing side of a commodity organization. She quickly found that she needed to branch out of ...
AGL 027: Fast Ag News with Hannah and Fricke
July 23, 2018 22:16 - 26 minutes - 18.9 MBWanting to learn how to start communicating about agriculture? The hosts of Fast Ag News have some tips and wisdom to share with you. Creating a niche in the world of agricultural communications can be difficult. It can be intimidating to start communicating to the world, especially when you’re not sure what part of the industry to share. Meet Hannah Borg and Lukas Fricke, the producers of Fast Ag News. Hannah and Lukas may not know everything about agriculture or communicating it, but they...
AGL 026: Work-Life Balance and Technical Agronomy with Nicole Stecklein
July 16, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 22.6 MBHere are a few tips Nicole recommends for those striving to achieve a work life balance while working in the agriculture industry. Don’t think you’re doing a bad job. — There’s a lot of pressure on parents right now to constantly be present. Children can do well without their parents being there 100 percent of the time. They need to be able to build relationships with other people besides their parents and they need to feel secure even when their parents are not around. Don’t feel guilty if...
AGL 025: Selling Livestock Vitamins with Landon Canterbury
July 13, 2018 03:04 - 28 minutes - 17.9 MBLandon Canterbury is a Key Account Manager for Kemin Industries in Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico and Southwest, Kansas. Kemin Industries and its employees strive to improve the lives of people all over the world. “We make ingredients that go into feed, food and different health products,” Landon said. “I work on the feed side for Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health. We have a pet food division, human health division and personal care division. We just launched a textile division in Europe. The p...
AGL 024 How a Masters Degree can Help Your Career in Agribusiness with Andy Montgomery of LG Seeds
July 02, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 30 MBAndy Montgomery is a Brand Manager at LG Seeds, an innovative seed company that promises to deliver high-quality seeds, provide exceptional service, and be consistent when it comes to their customer’s needs. Andy has been in the ag industry for 18 years working for AgReliant Genetics and its various brands. Not one to stop at the pursuit of knowledge, he also has a Master of Agribusiness degree which he obtained from Kansas State University in May 2015. Andy joins me today to discuss how a m...
AGL 023 Corporate Training and Development in Agribusiness with Amanda Sollman of Mark Jewell Speaking and Training
June 25, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBAGL023 Corporate Training and Development in Agribusiness with Amanda Sollman of Mark Jewell Speaking and Training Amanda Sollman is the Chief Operating Officer at Mark Jewell Speaking & Training, a business that provides engaging keynote presentations, individualized coaching, and high-impact training experiences to clients who want to exceed their potential as future leaders. Amanda coaches early-career professionals, plans all training events, coordinates coaching schedules, and manages t...
AGL 022 Beef Industry Communications with Jayce Winters of Cattle Empire
June 18, 2018 16:00 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBAGL022 Beef Industry Communications with Jayce Winters of Cattle Empire Jayce Winters is the Public Relations Manager at Cattle Empire, the 5th largest cattle feeder in the country. The company specializes in the feeding and caring of lightweight cattle and is proud to raise calves that produce family-fed beef quality. A Jack-of-all-trades, Jayce’s diverse set of skills include event planning, creating social media content, public speaking, customer service, and editing. Jayce joins me toda...
AGL 021 Ag Banking with Tanner Winterhof
June 11, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBTanner Winterhof is an agriculture banker, commercial lender, and the Vice President of Commercial Banking at VisionBank of Iowa, a full-service bank serving customers throughout five communities in Iowa. He specializes in helping farmers and ag business owners achieve their financial goals through agriculture loans. His passion for the agriculture industry initially began during childhood due to his father’s farm operation. While attending the AIB College of Business to earn his Bachelor of ...
AGL 020 Commercial Poultry Production in the UK
June 04, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MBMatthew Oldnall is a 27-year-old Poultry Manager for Capestone Organic Poultry, an award-winning high welfare poultry production company based in Wales, U.K. The company focuses on fully integrated organic free-range chicken and turkey products, serving numerous well-known commercial retailers around the world, including Whole Foods Markets, London Food Halls, and M&S. Matthew joins me on today’s show to discuss how he became the manager of over 50 employees at Capestone at a young age. He s...
AGL 019 Marketing in the Feed Industry with Meg Bennett
May 28, 2018 16:00 - 19 minutes - 26.5 MBMeg Bennett is the Marketing Coordinator at Cargill Premix and Nutrition and has a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications and Journalism from Ohio State University. Her responsibilities as the marketing coordinator consist of overseeing the coordination, production, and evaluation of the Provimi product brand. Additionally, as part of her role, she acts as the content manager and marketing developer where she is responsible for creating, editing, and revising sales and marketing sup...
AGL 018 Corn Seed Production with Hannah Neuenschwander
May 21, 2018 16:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBHannah Neuenschwander is a Pre-Commercial Corn Production Manager with https://monsanto.com/ (Monsanto), a company dedicated to increasing, purifying, and storing inbred corn lines for future use within the company’s pipeline. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Animal Science from Texas A&M and is responsible for improving processes, warehouse and inventory management, and the distribution of corn seed to internal and external customers. Hannah joins me today to discuss what it’s like to hold ...
AGL 017 Seed Sales with Tim Braun
May 14, 2018 16:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBTim Braun is a District Sales Representative with Rob-See-Co, a small seed company based in Omaha, Nebraska that is responsible for distributing seed products from various suppliers, including Syngenta. After graduating with a degree in Agriculture Education, he worked with BASF for over seven years before starting his career as a sales representative with Rob-See-Co. Currently, he is responsible for promoting the company’s brand, recruiting new dealers, and engaging in on-farm seed sales. T...
AGL 016 Personal and Professional Development with Sarah Bohnenkamp
May 07, 2018 16:00 - 26 minutes - 36.1 MBSarah Bohnenkamp is a Leadership Coach and Communications Artist that helps trailblazers become trailblazers. She helps passionate entrepreneurs, organizations, and professionals that want to build their businesses and careers beyond mediocrity to become successful through personal and professional development programs. She has worked in numerous formal leadership roles, including the Global Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Sarah joins me today to share what inspired her to become a communic...
AGL 015 Teaching Agriculture with Ben Maples
April 30, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.3 MBBen Maples is a passionate agriculture teacher at Elkmont High School in Alabama who takes his profession to heart as he hopes to make an impact in his students’ future and the betterment of the community. Aside from being an FFA advisor, Ben also teaches five classes daily, equips his students through Career Development Education activities, and coaches various agriculture-related teams. He spends his time at home reaching out to sponsors, his team, and the community. Natalie Bartlow is ...
AGL 014 Careers in Poultry with Colton Cuny
April 23, 2018 16:00 - 28 minutes - 39.2 MBLooking for a job that lets you think creatively and outside of the box? A career in poultry sales might be for you. Learn more about agriculture jobs: https://goo.gl/2d84jC. If you have ever looked through a restaurant menu during Super Bowl season, there is a high possibility that your favorite meat was being served in the shape of a football. Ordering food that comes in a certain shape tends to be a common occurrence, especially during a special event or holiday. The big question is — wh...
AGL 013 Careers in Cotton with Mary Jane Buerkle
April 16, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBMary Jane Buerkle is the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for https://www.plainscotton.org/ (Plains Cotton Growers, Inc.) (PCG), a voluntary organization and commodity association that represents growers in 41 counties in the Texas Panhandle. With its headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, the area provides ⅔ of the state’s cotton crop, ⅓ of the nation’s, and 3 to 5% of the world’s. The company handles legislative and regulatory matters to ensure their producers and farmers throughout t...
AGL 013 Careers in Cotton with Mary Jane Buerkle
April 16, 2018 15:00 - 25 minutes - 35 MBMary Jane Buerkle is the Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Plains Cotton Growers, Inc. (https://www.plainscotton.org/) (PCG), a voluntary organization and commodity association that represents growers in 41 counties in the Texas Panhandle. With its headquarters in Lubbock, Texas, the area provides ⅔ of the state’s cotton crop, ⅓ of the nation’s, and 3 to 5% of the world’s. The company handles legislative and regulatory matters to ensure their producers and farmers throughout...
AGL 012 Working in the Non-Profit World with Grace Norman of Texas Hunger Initiative
April 09, 2018 16:00 - 24 minutes - 33.1 MBGrace Norman is the Government Relations Manager for Texas Hunger Initiative (THI) of Baylor University where she helps teach and help communities think and act strategically when addressing local hunger concerns. Grace previously worked as THI’s Regional Director and Child Hunger Outreach Specialist at the office in Lubbock. She graduated from Texas A&M University with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Leadership and Development and from the Bush School of Government & Public Service with ...
AGL 011 Public Relations & Crisis Communications with Bill Coletti, CEO of Kith
April 02, 2018 16:00 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MBBill Coletti is a crisis communications, reputation management, and professional development expert and the CEO of Kith. Kith is a reputation management and crisis communications firm dedicated to helping businesses identify and understand the expectations of their stakeholders to enable them to make sound decisions on the actions they should take next following a crisis. The company also offers training and planning services to organizations to help mitigate risk and manage their reputation....
AGL 010 Feed Sales with Tyler Cockerham
March 26, 2018 16:00 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MBTyler Cockerham is a Feed Sales and Technical Representative at Cargill Animal Nutrition, a company dedicated to helping farmers grow more and connect with broader markets. Cargill specializes in food, agriculture, nutrition, and risk management for professionals within the agriculture industry. As a sales representative, Tyler is responsible for reaching out to and helping farmers throughout parts of Virginia, West Virginia, and western Maryland. Tyler joins me today to share his experie...
AGL 009 Agricultural Attorney Joel McKie
March 19, 2018 16:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MBJoel McKie is an agricultural and energy attorney with Hall Booth Smith, PC., a full-service law firm with a wide range of practice areas including litigation and dispute resolutions, property rights claims, and government and regulatory affairs. He currently serves as the President of the University of Georgia College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Alumni Association and was appointed twice by former Governor Sonny Perdue to the Agricultural Education Advisory Commissions Joel jo...
AGL 008 Working in Ag Policy in Washington DC with John Stewart of AFIA
March 12, 2018 16:00 - 25 minutes - 35.6 MBJohn Stewart, a manager of government affairs for the American Feed Industry Association, graduated from the North Carolina State University in 2015 with hopes for graduate school. However, the legislative aspect of the livestock food industry on Capitol Hill made more of an impact in his career. Now, he focuses on helping the food safety of livestock and pet food. On today’s episode, John explains the crucial skill sets an intern or graduate agriculture student needs to succeed in a gove...
AGL 007 International Ag Development with Kelsey Knight of AgriCorps
March 05, 2018 17:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBKelsey Knight is the director of recruitment for AgriCorps, and a fellow of the organization. As a recruiter for AgriCorps, she delivers the message of sustainable farming projects to help people in Ghana. She graduated with a degree in agriculture and development from the University of Kentucky, where she grew up on a sheep farm. Her love for farming led her to pursue a career in international extension work with AgriCorps in Ghana. She joins me today to share her experience while in Gha...
AGL 007 International Ag Development with Kelsey Knight of AgriCorps
March 05, 2018 16:00 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBKelsey Knight is the director of recruitment for AgriCorps, and a fellow of the organization. As a recruiter for AgriCorps, she delivers the message of sustainable farming projects to help people in Ghana. She graduated with a degree in agriculture and development from the University of Kentucky, where she grew up on a sheep farm. Her love for farming led her to pursue a career in international extension work with AgriCorps in Ghana. She joins me today to share her experience while in Ghana ...
AGL 006 Why You Might Consider an UNPAID Ag Internship
February 26, 2018 17:00 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBUnpaid internships can be a great way to get your foot in the door of a difficult industry, but they are not always the right decision for every career path. There are many pros and cons you should consider before deciding to apply or accept an internship with a company or organization. On today’s episode, I’m sharing some of the advantages and disadvantages of unpaid internships. I’ll also share some of the things you should consider before applying for an unpaid internship and the poten...
AGL 005 Phone Interview Mistakes
February 19, 2018 19:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBJust about every recruitment process involves a phone interview. Whether the interview is conducted over the phone or over a video conferencing tool such as Skype or Zoom, it is important to remember to remain professional if you’re truly serious about getting the job. As part of our process of helping agriculture companies find and hire the right candidates for their job opportunities, we see several common mistakes that candidates make during the phone interview process. Today, I’m sharing...
AGL 004 When an Ag Recruiter Calls
February 19, 2018 18:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen a recruiter from an agriculture company calls, how do you handle the conversation? What do you do when a recruiter calls during your normal working hours while working at another company? How do you handle the uncomfortable, often awkward feelings you may be having while speaking with a recruiter about a potential job opportunity? Today, I’m discussing the best ways to handle a recruitment conversation when an ag recruiter calls unexpectedly. I’ll share tips on how to handle the call if...
AGL 003 Why I Farm Roadtrip with Natalina Sents
February 19, 2018 18:00 - 21 minutes - 29.3 MBNatalina Sents is an Iowa State University graduate with a degree in Agricultural Business and an Ambassador of Beck’s Hybrids’ Why I Farm Roadtrip initiative. Since graduating in 2016, she has followed every college student’s dream of travelling the country. She has visited over 40 different states throughout the United States to interview farmers about their experiences in agriculture. Natalina joins me today to discuss the Why I Farm Roadtrip initiative, how it got started, and how it has...
AGL 005 Phone Interview Mistakes
February 19, 2018 18:00 - 18 minutes - 25 MBJust about every recruitment process involves a phone interview. Whether the interview is conducted over the phone or over a video conferencing tool such as Skype or Zoom, it is important to remember to remain professional if you’re truly serious about getting the job. As part of our process of helping agriculture companies find and hire the right candidates for their job opportunities, we see several common mistakes that candidates make during the phone interview process. Today, I’m sharing...
AGL 004 When an Ag Recruiter Calls
February 19, 2018 17:30 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MBWhen a recruiter from an agriculture company calls, how do you handle the conversation? What do you do when a recruiter calls during your normal working hours while working at another company? How do you handle the uncomfortable, often awkward feelings you may be having while speaking with a recruiter about a potential job opportunity? Today, I’m discussing the best ways to handle a recruitment conversation when an ag recruiter calls unexpectedly. I’ll share tips on how to handle the call if...
AGL 002 What to do After You Applied for a Job Opening in Agriculture
February 19, 2018 17:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBWhen applying for jobs, especially online, it can often seem like there’s nothing more you can do to increase your chances of showing your potential employer that you are the best fit for the job description. But, more often than not, there are several things that new professionals can do to increase their chances of getting hired while also learning how likely they are to get the job. Today, I’m sharing a few tips and strategies you can use to slightly improve your chance of getting hired f...
AGL 001 Leveraging Linkedin for Your Career in Agriculture
February 19, 2018 17:00 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBLinkedIn is the world’s largest online social media platform for businesses and professionals. It’s a great tool for professionals in a wide range of industries and niches to connect and network with others while opening doors of opportunities to advance your business or career. Yet, many people throughout the agriculture industry overlook the benefits and possibilities that are waiting for them on the LinkedIn platform. On today’s episode of AgGrad Live, I want to share how leveraging Linke...
AGL 002 What to do After You Applied for a Job Opening in Agriculture
February 19, 2018 16:30 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MBWhen applying for jobs, especially online, it can often seem like there’s nothing more you can do to increase your chances of showing your potential employer that you are the best fit for the job description. But, more often than not, there are several things that new professionals can do to increase their chances of getting hired while also learning how likely they are to get the job. Today, I’m sharing a few tips and strategies you can use to slightly improve your chance of getting hired f...
Welcome to AgGrad Live!
February 15, 2018 01:58 - 6 minutes - 9.59 MBAgGrad exists to help students and professionals find their place in modern agriculture. If you are interested in either starting or advancing your career in agriculture, this podcast is for you! In this episode, Tim answers questions such as: What is AgGrad? Who is this show designed for? What will you get out of subscribing to AgGrad Live? What do we hope you can do with this information? How can this help someone who is interested in pivoting their career into agriculture? How...