Safety Glasses Required-From Shop to Farm
119 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 13 ratingsA 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 119 Curriculum Standards
March 25, 2024 10:00 - 52 minutes - 47 MBIn 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Ch...
Episode 118 Shop Organization
March 04, 2024 17:19 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBIt 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode 117 Establishing and Maintaining Partnerships
February 05, 2024 17:33 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBIt 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode 116 Elysabeth Gomez
January 15, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes - 46.9 MBIn 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 o...
Episode 115 McCaleb Pewitt
January 08, 2024 11:00 - 55 minutes - 52.8 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out th...
Episode 114 Safety
December 18, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBIt 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Check out the podcast website you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Quiz Bowl #2
October 30, 2023 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBThis 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Textbooks
October 09, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn 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 [email protected] or [email protected] Check out the podcast website at...
Going back to school
September 18, 2023 17:45 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Dr. Rod
September 05, 2023 16:47 - 1 hour - 59.8 MBIn 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...
Making changes to the way we teach.
August 21, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.8 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Charlie Abee
July 31, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.6 MBIn 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 excite...
Free for all
July 24, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Ag Mechanics Curricular Code
July 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBComing 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn...
CATA Week
June 25, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Quiz Bowl
June 19, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes - 46.7 MBThis 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Graduation
June 12, 2023 10:00 - 25 minutes - 22.2 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Daniel Peden
June 05, 2023 10:00 - 58 minutes - 52.8 MBIn 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 hav...
Student take over
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 53 minutes - 46.3 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
100th Episode
May 22, 2023 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.6 MBFinally 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link...
What makes an expert?
May 15, 2023 20:28 - 45 minutes - 40.2 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Field Day Recap
May 08, 2023 10:00 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Ayden Garcia
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBIn 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. ...
Testing
March 27, 2023 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages:...
Reports based meetings
March 06, 2023 11:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.co...
John "Cotton eye Joe" Rowe
February 27, 2023 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBIn 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 [email protected]...
World Ag Expo 2023
February 20, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 24.8 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the po...
Old school vs new school
February 13, 2023 11:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MBIn 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 [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full ...
Perceptions of an Ag Mechanics Teacher
February 06, 2023 11:00 - 51 minutes - 45.7 MBIn 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 [email protected] C...
Troubleshooting & Problem Solving
January 23, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 28.9 MBWe are chaning the format slightly and with the full episodes and tailgate combined we are officially on our 90th episode. We are still going to be having tailgate and full episodes just not always one right after the other. In this weeks episode we talk about how we troubleshoot and problem solve issues as they arise and the different approaches that you can take. Our Pateron account will start up soon just waiting for one last detail to launch that if you want to suppor the podcast. ...
Episode #45 Darrel Chang
December 12, 2022 11:00 - 54 minutes - 48.6 MBIn this episode Darrel Chang. Darrel is currently working in the MAG program at Reedley College. Darrel may be new to this profession, but he speaks like he has been teacher for years. Darrel has had the opportunity to work in a few different industries which allows him to bring in a wealth of experience that makes him a great teacher. We have enjoyed getting to know him and are happy that we get to share that with all of you as well. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to ...
Tailgate #44 Judging Card
December 05, 2022 17:02 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this tailgate we talk about the new score card for the Mechanized Agricultural Technology (MAT) contest. This is all for the new juding tabs program Judging Card that all State Finals contest will be moving to. It was also Johnny's 40th birthday the other day. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn....
Episode #44 Fabrication and Ag Mechanics Fair Contests
November 28, 2022 11:00 - 48 minutes - 43.6 MBThis weeks episode is part 3 of our discussion on the Mechanics CDEs. This week we talk about the Fabrication Contest and the Ag Mechanics Fair CDE. If you are looking for information about the Fabrication Contest contact Jeff Kirby [email protected] or Brian Donovan [email protected] If you are looking for information about the Ag Mechanics Fair CDE contact Dan Crookham [email protected] If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is SGRpodcas...
Tailgate #43 Annoying things students do
November 21, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this tailgate we talk about the annoying fads and genral things that students do. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #42 Ag Welding and Small Gas Engines CDEs
November 14, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 58.4 MBThis weeks episode is part 1 of our discussion on the Mechanics CDEs. This week we talk about the Farm Power and Agriculture Mechanics contests. We talk about the pros and cons and give some advice to help coach these teams. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: J...
Tailgate #42 Murphy "John's" Law
November 07, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.4 MBIn this tailgate we talk about John's bad, but not so bad day. We talk about how we can aviod issues with setting up labs and how we handle when things go wrong. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #42 Farm Power and Ag Mechanics CDEs
October 31, 2022 16:27 - 49 minutes - 45.2 MBThis weeks episode is part 1 of our discussion on the Mechanics CDEs. This week we talk about the Farm Power and Agriculture Mechanics contests. We talk about the pros and cons and give some advice to help coach these teams. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: J...
Tailgate #41 Making changes and adding new contests
October 24, 2022 09:00 - 26 minutes - 24 MBIn this tailgate we talk about how you submit changes for curricular code and how to submit a new contest. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #41 Agriculture Mechanics Fair with Dan Crookham
October 17, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.3 MBIn this episode we discuss a new contest Agriculture Mechanics Fair. Dan Crookham is the one who proposed creating this contest. He comes on to talk about what is invovled in the contest and how others can get participate and even set up a local contest. This contest is another opportunity to get your students involved and showcase what you are doing in your program. Links for questions from Dan or about the contest can be found below. Dan Crookham [email protected] Ag Mechanic...
Tailgate #40 Time
October 10, 2022 13:00 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this tailgate we talk about the time you put in as an ag teacher and some adivce how to get that work life balance. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #40 On the job vs classroom
September 19, 2022 20:11 - 45 minutes - 44.1 MBIn this episode we discuss the differences between what we learn in the classroom vs what we learn from on the job training and just building projects. As always we have a few blinkers that take us off in different tangents. Hope you enjoy this episode. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Ch...
Tailgate #39 Five foot five with Nick Lara
September 12, 2022 16:29 - 37 minutes - 33.5 MBIn this tailgate we have a short conversation/interview with one of our current students Nick Lara. Nick comes from North High FFA chapter and is currently studying Ag Education with an emphasis in Agricultural Mechanics. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John ...
Shop Environments
September 05, 2022 23:59 - 53 minutes - 49 MBThis week with all the heat that we have going on we are talking shop environments. And we also go in a billion different directions as well. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Tailgate #38 How to choose a mentor
August 26, 2022 23:14 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this tailgate we talk about how you can find a mentor or be a mentor to other agriculture teachers. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode 38 Changes in technology
August 15, 2022 18:14 - 49 minutes - 46 MBWe are back with another episode. In this one we talk about technology and how things have changed over the years and how some things have stayed the same. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Tailgate #37 Ag Mechanics Certifications
July 25, 2022 23:28 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this tailgate we talk about the Ag Mechnaics Certifications and the benefits from getting students invovled with them. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #37 Conference Wrap up and teaching Ag Mech
July 15, 2022 09:00 - 57 minutes - 49.7 MBAnother long wait and we apologize for that. In this episode we talk about conference, how it went and what we liked about it as well as some potential changes. We also talk about what we really like about teaching Ag Mechanics and some things that we just do not like. Hope you enjoy and are having a great summer. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length...
Tailgate #36 Repairing & replacing equipment
June 07, 2022 18:17 - 26 minutes - 23.5 MBIn this tailgate we discuss things that are done in the summer time. How we maintain shops and who is responsible to pay for some of it. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Episode #36 Struggles
May 27, 2022 00:16 - 58 minutes - 51.8 MBSorry its been awhile we got busy, hoping to get back to weekly postings. This weeks episode John and Chris talk about stuggles and other various topics as usual. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris
Tailgate # 35 What happens when equipment goes down
May 04, 2022 23:29 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this tailgate we talk about what happens when equipment goes down and how we deal with it. If you have topic ideas or want to reach out to us our email is [email protected] Check out the podcast website at you can also check out the last episode in full length using the link https://safetyglassesrequired.libsyn.com/ Check out our YouTube pages: John Chris