Modern Farming Podcast
Join us each week, as we dive into different ways to think about agricultural production.
What happens when mental health support looks less like a clinic and more like a thriving community? In this powerful episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Elizabeth Statzer, Director of Vincent House Pasco, to explore a unique and deeply impactful approach to mental health recovery through the internationally recognized Clubhouse Model....
What if the secret to healthier plants, stronger yields, and more resilient growing systems starts with what’s happening beneath the surface? In this next installment of our Soil Health Series, Brad Turner of Sand to Soil Services returns to The Modern Farming Podcast to dig even deeper into the living world beneath our feet. This...
In this week’s episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Mykaela Billingsworth, a University of Florida student on the path to becoming an agricultural educator. Mykaela shares how her early involvement in FFA programs sparked a lifelong passion for agriculture and inspired her commitment to teaching the next generation. She reflects on...
In this episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Veronica Grannan, a Kindergarten teacher at Englewood Elementary who is planting seeds that go far beyond the classroom. With deep roots in her school community, Veronica is shaping young minds through hands-on learning, leadership development, and a strong focus on stewardship. As the...
From Axolotls to Aquaculture: Building Hands-On Ag Education with Aaron Bokelmann What happens when you take a marine science program and turn it into a full-scale agriculture pathway? Aaron Bokelmann is doing exactly that in Manatee County, and the results are something every ag educator should be paying attention to. In this episode of the...
In this episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Bert Johnson, Applied Engineering and Technology teacher at Melbourne High School in Brevard County, Florida, who is redefining what education can look like. Mr. Johnson brings engineering to life through aquaponics, creating a dynamic learning environment where students are not just memorizing information...
In this episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Katrin Rudge, Aquascience teacher at Riverview High School, whose program is nothing short of extraordinary. What started with simple aqua balls has grown into a full-scale, immersive aquascience program that gives students hands-on experience in aquatic ecosystems, marine life, and real-world conservation. At...
In this episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, Kris and Tara sit down with Janyel Taylor, Nursery Operations Manager and Chief Financial Officer at Ralph Taylor’s Nurseries. Janyel’s journey into agriculture began in high school, where an influential FFA teacher sparked a passion that would shape her future. That early inspiration led her to the...
In this episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, Kris and Tara sit down with Scott Thompson, co-founder of Tree Defender, a Florida-based company on a mission to help save the citrus industry. As citrus greening continues to challenge growers across the state and beyond, Tree Defender has developed an innovative solution designed to protect young...
In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with John Hall, founder of Promised Land Family Ministries, to explore how agriculture, education, and faith can come together to create meaningful change. John’s journey began in high school through his involvement in FFA, where he discovered a passion for agriculture that would shape his future....