Cream of the Crop
160 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 months ago - ★★★★★ - 11 ratingsHighland Ag Solutions is changing the game in agriculture. Our aim is to empower farmers to plan ahead, market smart, care for the environment, and defend their worth like never before. Through this podcast you will hear fresh perspectives from familiar friends that cannot only impact your business, but your life. Join us to discover the heart behind Highland and what it means to be the Cream of the Crop.
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#0014 - Wish Farms | How Do Grocery Stores Have Berries Always Available?
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWish Farms is an international grower, shipper and marketer based in Plant City, Florida. With the 4th generation fully involved in day-to-day operations, Wish Farms is a proud multi-generational family business. JC Clinard, Chief Operating Officer, explains how his company always has our favorite berries readily available. From U.S. grown to imports, he discuss the process of getting the produce we’re used to buying at our convenience, from farm to table.
Wish Farms | How Do Grocery Stores Have Berries Always Available?
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWish Farms is an international grower, shipper and marketer based in Plant City, Florida. With the 4th generation fully involved in day-to-day operations, Wish Farms is a proud multi-generational family business. JC Clinard, Chief Operating Officer, explains how his company always has our favorite berries readily available. From U.S. grown to imports, he discuss the process of getting the produce we’re used to buying at our convenience, from farm to table.
S1 E14: Where does our food come from, and how do grocery stores have it readily available?
April 30, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBJC Clinard COO of Wish Farms, explains how our grocery stores always have our favorite foods readily available. From US grown to imports, JC discuss the process of getting the produce we’re used to buying at our convenience from farm to table.
S1 E13: Breakthrough: Food Safety Auditing is Going Virtual
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBA recent breakthrough has occurred in food safety regarding auditing at farms. Primus Auditing Ops has introduced desktop documentation review by approved software companies. Documents must be in an organized fashion for auditors to review prior to the on-site visit. This episode answers some basic questions for growers and agricultural business owners who want to make the transition from traditional to digital.
Breakthrough: Food Safety Auditing Going Virtual
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBA recent breakthrough has occurred in food safety regarding auditing at farms. Primus Auditing Ops has introduced desktop documentation review by approved software companies. Documents must be in an organized fashion for auditors to review prior to the on-site visit. This episode answers some basic questions for growers and agricultural business owners who want to make the transition from traditional to digital.
Primus Auditing Ops | On Food Safety Audits Going Virtual
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBTara Steward of Primus Auditing Ops, discusses the recent breakthrough in food safety and farm audits. Primus has introduced desktop documentation review by approved software companies. Documents must be in an organized fashion for auditors to review prior to the on-site visit. This episode answers some basic questions for growers and agricultural business owners who want to make the transition from traditional to digital.
#0013 - Primus Auditing Ops | On Food Safety Audits Going Virtual
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBTara Steward of Primus Auditing Ops, discusses the recent breakthrough in food safety and farm audits. Primus has introduced desktop documentation review by approved software companies. Documents must be in an organized fashion for auditors to review prior to the on-site visit. This episode answers some basic questions for growers and agricultural business owners who want to make the transition from traditional to digital.
0013 Tara Stroud, MBA, Customer Relations Manager at Primus Auditing Ops
April 24, 2020 18:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBTara Stroud of Primus Auditing Ops, discusses the recent breakthrough in food safety and farm audits. Primus has introduced desktop documentation review by approved software companies. Documents must be in an organized fashion for auditors to review prior to the on-site visit. This episode answers some basic questions for growers and agricultural business owners who want to make the transition from traditional to digital.
DiMare Fresh | On the Trade Inequities Facing American Farmers
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTony DiMare, 3rd generation owner of DiMare Fresh, talks about NAFTA and the newly implemented US-MCA. This episode sheds some light on how NAFTA and the effect it had on Florida tomato growers, and how the new US-MCA has made changes to create a more equal playing field.
0012 Tony DiMare, Owner of DiMare Fresh
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTony DiMare, 3rd generation owner of DiMare Fresh, talks about NAFTA and the newly implemented US-MCA. This episode sheds some light on how NAFTA and the effect it had on Florida tomato growers, and how the new US-MCA has made changes to create a more equal playing field.
#0012 - DiMare Fresh | On the Trade Inequities Facing American Farmers
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTony DiMare, 3rd generation owner of DiMare Fresh, talks about NAFTA and the newly implemented US-MCA. This episode sheds some light on how NAFTA and the effect it had on Florida tomato growers, and how the new US-MCA has made changes to create a more equal playing field.
S1 E12: Tony DiMare: Insightful Discussion about Trade Inequities facing American Farmers
April 17, 2020 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBTony DiMare, 3rd generation owner of DiMare Fresh, talks about NAFTA and the newly implemented US-MCA. This episode sheds some light on how NAFTA and the effect it had on Florida tomato growers, and how the new US-MCA has made changes to create a more equal playing field.
#0011 - Titan Farms | On Keeping Workers Safe in the Peach Industry
April 14, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe farming world has changed. Chalmers Carr of Titan Farms has a serious talk with Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell about the steps his farm is doing to keep his workers safe, what they are doing to keep up with a changing food supply chain, and the importance of buying your produce locally.
Chalmers Carr of Titan Farms
April 14, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe farming world has changed. Chalmers Carr has a serious talk with Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell about the steps his farm is doing to keep his workers safe, what they are doing to keep up with a changing food supply chain, and the importance of buying your produce locally.
0011 Chalmers Carr, Owner of Titan Farms
April 14, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe farming world has changed. Chalmers Carr of Titan Farms has a serious talk with Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell about the steps his farm is doing to keep his workers safe, what they are doing to keep up with a changing food supply chain, and the importance of buying your produce locally.
S1 E11: Chalmers Carr of Titan Farms
April 14, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe farming world has changed. Chalmers Carr has a serious talk with Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell about the steps his farm is doing to keep his workers safe, what they are doing to keep up with a changing food supply chain, and the importance of buying your produce locally.
Titan Farms | On Keeping Workers Safe in the Peach Industry
April 14, 2020 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBThe farming world has changed. Chalmers Carr of Titan Farms has a serious talk with Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell about the steps his farm is doing to keep his workers safe, what they are doing to keep up with a changing food supply chain, and the importance of buying your produce locally.
Russ Goodman | On Buying American and Keeping it Local
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRuss Goodman is 7th generation farmer and now a congressional candidate. He explains the importance of buying American grown produce. Russ provides valuable insight to things consumers may not know when shopping in the produce section.
Atticus Crop Protection | Protecting Our Crops During the Pandemic
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFeeding the world means growers have to protect their large-scale crops from pests and disease. Although most products are sourced outside of the US, American growers are hoping to bring crop protection products back to the US in the future. We speak with Shan Brooks of Atticus Crop Protection.
S1 E10: Sourcing Products to Protect Our Crops During the Pandemic
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFeeding the world means growers have to protect their large-scale crops from pests and disease. Although most products are sourced outside of the US, American growers are hoping to bring crop protection products back to the US in the future. We speak with Shan Brooks of Atticus Crop Protection.
0010 Shan Brooks, Director of Specialty Crops at Atticus Crop Protection
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFeeding the world means growers have to protect their large-scale crops from pests and disease. Although most products are sourced outside of the US, American growers are hoping to bring crop protection products back to the US in the future. We speak with Shan Brooks of Atticus Crop Protection.
#0010 - Atticus Crop Protection | Protecting Our Crops During the Pandemic
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 26 minutes - 18.5 MBFeeding the world means growers have to protect their large-scale crops from pests and disease. Although most products are sourced outside of the US, American growers are hoping to bring crop protection products back to the US in the future. We speak with Shan Brooks of Atticus Crop Protection.
0009 Russ Goodman, State Senator of Georgia
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRuss Goodman is 7th generation farmer and now a congressional candidate. He explains the importance of buying American grown produce. Russ provides valuable insight to things consumers may not know when shopping in the produce section.
#0009 - Russ Goodman | On Buying American and Keeping it Local
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBRuss Goodman is 7th generation farmer and now a congressional candidate. He explains the importance of buying American grown produce. Russ provides valuable insight to things consumers may not know when shopping in the produce section.
S1 E9: Buy American: Russ Goodman Explains the Importance of Buying Local
April 06, 2020 15:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBGuest Russ Goodman, 7th generation famer and congressional candidate, explains the importance of buying local and American grown produce and provides insight to things consumers may not know when shopping in the produce section.
0008 Wade Purvis, Farmer at Purvis and Corbett Farms
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWade Purvis, a Florida bean farmer, talks about what is happening to your local farmers and the communities that surround them. He provides some information on how we can help save them.
#0008 - Wade Purvis | On Buying American Produce
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWade Purvis, a Florida bean farmer, talks about what is happening to your local farmers and the communities that surround them. He provides some information on how we can help save them.
S1 E8: Buy American: A Florida Farmer Explains the Importance of Buying American
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBGuest Wade Purvis, bean famer, talks about what is happening to your local farmer and how we can help save them.
Wade Purvis | On Buying American Produce
April 01, 2020 19:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWade Purvis, a Florida bean farmer, talks about what is happening to your local farmers and the communities that surround them. He provides some information on how we can help save them.
S1 E7: Coronavirus: A Guide for Growers Part 2
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAs the coronavirus continues to spread, Chief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey provides further steps growers and business owners can take to reduce COVID-19 at the farm level.
Coronavirus | A Guide for Growers Part 2
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAs the coronavirus continues to spread, Chief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey provides further steps growers and business owners can take to reduce COVID-19 at the farm level.
0007 Frank Kelsey, Chief Science Officer, Highland Ag Solutions
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAs the coronavirus continues to spread, Chief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey provides further steps growers and business owners can take to reduce COVID-19 at the farm level.
#0007 - Coronavirus | A Guide for Growers Part 2
March 30, 2020 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBAs the coronavirus continues to spread, Chief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey provides further steps growers and business owners can take to reduce COVID-19 at the farm level.
0006 Jerome Crosby, President of the Georgia Berry Exchange - Part Two
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe continue to find out what’s happening to agriculture and COVID-19. CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions follow up with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. Jerome explains what steps farmers are taking to make sure our food supply is safe.
Coronavirus | How it's Impacting Agriculture Part 2
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe continue to find out what’s happening to agriculture and COVID-19. CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions follow up with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. Jerome explains what steps farmers are taking to make sure our food supply is safe.
#0006 - Coronavirus | How it's Impacting Agriculture Part 2
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe continue to find out what’s happening to agriculture and COVID-19. CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions follow up with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. Jerome explains what steps farmers are taking to make sure our food supply is safe.
S01 E06: How the Coronavirus is Impacting Agriculture Part 2
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe continue to find out what’s happening to agriculture and COVID-19. CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions follow up with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. Jerome explains what steps farmers are taking to make sure our food supply is safe.
S01 E6: How the Coronavirus is Impacting Agriculture Part 2
March 26, 2020 13:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBWe continue to find out what’s happening to agriculture and COVID-19. CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions follow up with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. Jerome explains what steps farmers are taking to make sure our food supply is safe.
S1 E5: How the Coronavirus is Impacting Agriculture Part 1
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's happening to agriculture with the outbreak? CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions talk with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. They explore what's happening with fruits and vegetables and what is at risk over the next few weeks.
Coronavirus | How it's Impacting Agriculture Part 1
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's happening to agriculture with the outbreak? CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions talk with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. They explore what's happening with fruits and vegetables and what is at risk over the next few weeks.
0005 Jerome Crosby, President of the Georgia Berry Exchange - Part One
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's happening to agriculture with the outbreak? CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions talk with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. They explore what's happening with fruits and vegetables and what is at risk over the next few weeks.
#0005 - Coronavirus | How it's Impacting Agriculture Part 1
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's happening to agriculture with the outbreak? CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions talk with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. They explore what's happening with fruits and vegetables and what is at risk over the next few weeks.
S1 E05: How the Coronavirus is Impacting Agriculture Part 1
March 20, 2020 17:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBWhat's happening to agriculture with the outbreak? CEO Steve Maxwell and Justin Machell, VP Business Development and Analytics at Highland Ag Solutions talk with Jerome Crosby, farmer and president of the Georgia Berry Exchange. They explore what's happening with fruits and vegetables and what is at risk over the next few weeks.
Southern Belle Organics | A Look at the Blueberry Industry
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBVince Ferrante, Executive Vice President and Brick Rooks, President and CEO of Southern Belle Organics talks about the blueberry industry, its expansion and its recent challenges.
#0003 - Southern Belle Organics | A Look at the Blueberry Industry
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBVince Ferrante, Executive Vice President and Brick Rooks, President and CEO of Southern Belle Organics talks about the blueberry industry, its expansion and its recent challenges.
S1 E3: Looking at the Blueberry Industry
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode we take a peek into the blueberry industry, its expansion and its challenges with Vince Ferrante, Executive Vice President and Brick Rooks, President and CEO of Southern Belle Organics. Hosted by Justin Machell and Steve Maxwell of Highland Ag Solutions.
0003 Brick Rooks, President & CEO of Southern Belle Organics
March 16, 2020 16:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBVince Ferrante, Executive Vice President and Brick Rooks, President and CEO of Southern Belle Organics talks about the blueberry industry, its expansion and its recent challenges.
Coronavirus | A Guide for Growers Part 1
March 05, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBChief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey and Food Safety Specialist, Bristol Wells talk about the best ways to reduce the risk of spreading viruses in your home and growing operation.
S1 E4: Coronavirus: A Guide for Growers Part 1
March 05, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBChief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey and Food Safety Specialist, Bristol Wells talk about the best ways to reduce the risk of spreading viruses in your home and growing operation.
#0004 - Coronavirus | A Guide for Growers Part 1
March 05, 2020 20:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBChief Science Officer, Frank Kelsey and Food Safety Specialist, Bristol Wells talk about the best ways to reduce the risk of spreading viruses in your home and growing operation.