Captivate Podcasts

In this episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Rocky Malphurs — a 34-year financial and insurance professional with deep Florida roots and a lifelong commitment to helping farmers, ranchers, and small business owners achieve financial peace of mind. Born in Daytona and now serving Brevard, Volusia, and Seminole Counties, Rocky brings […]

In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with master craftsman Red McClain, a lifelong woodworker who turned a high school shop class project into a decades-long passion. From his workshop in Florida, Red creates custom, one-of-a-kind furniture using locally sourced hardwoods—often from downed or naturally felled trees. Red shares how he got his

In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Steve Johnson — fourth-generation citrus grower, cattle rancher, and Vice President of the Florida Farm Bureau Federation — for a candid look at the challenges and opportunities facing Florida agriculture today. Based in Hardee County, Steve operates multiple family businesses including Johnson Harvesting, Treeair Cattle

Kevin Lussier is a 5th-generation dairy farmer, cheesemaker, and advocate for the next generation of agriculture. Kevin and his wife, Shelby, own Hawthorne Creek Creamery and Lussier Farms LLC in Hawthorne, Florida, where they raise their three boys and produce farm-fresh, small-batch cheeses. A former Chair of the American Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers

In this episode, we sit down with Michelle Williamson, a remarkable guest whose life and legacy are deeply tied to Florida agriculture. A 6th-generation strawberry grower from Hillsborough County, she has spent her career balancing farm life with leadership in Farm Bureau, agricultural policy, and youth education. From serving on local, state, and national committees

Healthy soil is the foundation of healthy food, thriving farms, and sustainable communities. In this episode, we sit down with Brad Turner, an expert in soil health, to explore why balance and moderation are key principles in successful farming. Brad shares insights into: –The role of soil biology, chemistry, and structure in supporting healthy crops

In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Sam Baker, founder of Wriggle Brew, to explore how earthworms and innovation are reshaping the future of agriculture. A seventh-generation Floridian, Sam’s connection to the land began early, fishing alongside his grandfather until soil degradation and runoff transformed their favorite spot into a dead zone.

In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Phil Blom, CEO of Terra Char, to dive deep into the transformative world of biochar. As a pioneer in expanding our understanding and applications of biochar, Phil shares how this powerful material is reshaping agriculture, sustainability, and climate solutions. We cover: -What biochar is, how

In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Suau, a registered professional engineer with over 40 years of experience in watershed, stormwater, nutrient, and water demand management across southwest Florida. A hydrologist and soil biologist, Steve has dedicated his career to helping communities understand and protect their water resources, working with organizations such as The

n this engaging episode, we sit down with Barry Tenso, a first-generation commercial beekeeper who turned a backyard hobby into a thriving operation of more than 3,000 colonies. What started in 2015 with just two hives has grown into a full-scale migratory beekeeping business, pollinating crops across the United States and producing honey along the