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Rural Recharge

By: Florida Farm Bureau Federation
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  • Florida Farm Bureau Federation has launched a new monthly podcast, Rural Recharge. The podcast is hosted by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith, and is intended to provide listeners genuine conversations on real issues faced by the farmers and ranchers who are growing what we eat, wear and use every day. Florida Farm Bureau invites listeners to tune in each month to meet Florida’s farm families and learn about the different issues impacting rural communities.
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  • EP 17: Kevin Lussier - Going Far with YF&R

    EP 17: Kevin Lussier - Going Far with YF&R
    Jul 5 2024

    Kevin Lussier, AFBF Young Farmers & Ranchers Chair, joins President Jeb S. Smith on the newest episode of Rural Recharge. Lussier owns and operates Hawthorne Dairy in Alachua County. In 2021, Lussier and his wife, Shelby, were the Florida Farm Bureau Achievement in Agriculture state winners. In this episode, Lussier shares his journey to becoming a dairy farmer, his involvement with the Florida Farm Bureau YF&R leadership group, his national involvement with American Farm Bureau and current issies he sees young farmers facing.

    Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.

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    33 mins
  • EP 16: Woody & Jacob Larson - The Story of Milk

    EP 16: Woody & Jacob Larson - The Story of Milk
    Jun 7 2024

    Our guests for today are a father-son duo, Mr. Woody and Mr. Jacob Larson, owners of Larson Dairy Inc. in Okeechobee, Florida. The farm has a rich story of sustainability, recently partnering with Brightmark Energy Inc. on a renewable natural gas project. The Larsons are innovators in the Florida dairy industry, embracing technology and cutting-edge management practices.

    Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.
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    44 mins
  • EP 15: Deanne Maples & Whitnie Yoder - Beef, Bigger than a Burger

    EP 15: Deanne Maples & Whitnie Yoder - Beef, Bigger than a Burger
    May 3 2024

    We are excited to have another dual-guest episode this month. May is Beef Month and resident Florida Beef expert Deanne Maples joins us as well as the 2023-2024 Florida Cattlemen's Association Sweet heart, Whitnie Yoder. We hope you enjoy this great episode on the importance of beef marketing.

    Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida agriculture.
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    36 mins
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The best of Florida!

Great information about the life and living of the fine people who keep us all well fed, our land green, our air and water clean, and most importantly, our perspectives straight concerning what our priorities should be in our state and country.

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