In episode 15 of The Joy of Leadership Podcast, Dr. James Taylor sits down with Arthur Tripp, the Executive Director of the USDA Farm Service Agency in the state of Georgia. He shares how Georgia is leading the way in agricultural imports and exports, how he followed God’s calling into the political arena, why he chooses unity over division in a divided world, what helping farmers thrive in Georgia looks like, and how he is helping develop the next generation of farmers.
Ep. 15 Breakdown
(0:00) Introduction
(1:17) Personal background and work history
(10:20) Leading the USDA Farm Service Agency in Georgia
(13:56) Georgia leading the way in agricultural imports and exports
(17:09) Following God’s calling into the political arena
(23:35) Trusting God in living in a season of “yes”
(28:25) Choosing unity over division in a divided world
(33:25) Helping farmers thrive in the state of Georgia
(39:25) Developing the next generation of farmers
(44:45) Leadership lessons through life
