Shows
Sultans of SoilEP 14 - Class is in Session w/ Ashleigh RossiClass is in Session with Ashleigh Rossi! Ashleigh is a Fresno State Alumni graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education and Communication. She worked for Bolthouse Farms for seven years in inside sales then completed her Career Technical Education Certification to start the Agriculture Education Program at Garces Memorial High School in 2018. She is the FFA Advisor at Garces. Future Farmers of America was the original name of this program until they changed it to The National FFA Organization in 1988. The program focusses on premier leadership, personal growth, and career success through agriculture education. At Garces, Ashleigh t...
2022-09-2856 minSultans of SoilEP 13 - The Broiler Room w/ Aaron HegdeDr. S. Aaron Hegde, PhD joins us in the studio to talk about ag economics. Aaron is Chair and Professor of Economics at California State University Bakersfield. The department oversees degree programs in Agricultural Business, Economics and Environmental Resource Management. After receiving his PhD in Agricultural Economics from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC and spending a couple of years in Pennsylvania State University, Aaron moved to Bakersfield in 2003. Among his many service contributions to the university, he is most proud of starting the BS degree in Agricultural Business, which continues to grow with the help of the...
2022-06-301h 08
Sultans of SoilEP 12 - Toughness Don't Quit! w/ Justin PettitOn this episode of the Sultans of Soil we talk with Justin Pettit, co-owner and operator of Santa Carota Beef. The Pettit Family have been raising and producing extraordinary full-flavor beef for over 30 years. They had the inspiration to start feeding their cattle carrots back in 1989. The cattle are grass fed and carrot finished. They graze the rolling, lower foothills of Breckenridge Mountain, east of Bakersfield, California and enjoy a 95% carrot based diet. additionally, the Santa Carota Beef is gluten free, hormone free and never fed additional antibiotics. Justin talks about how he has grown the business o...
2022-03-081h 12
Sultans of SoilEP 11 - The Carrot at the End of the Stick! w/ Zach WortiskaWelcome back after a short break! We are ready to bring you many guests from the agriculture community this year. From row crops to beef, we've got you covered! This month on the "Sultans of Soil", we invite Zach Wortiska to the podcast. We talk about his position at Grimmway Farms as Seed and Planting Manager. His passion for the development of vegetables that make it to our grocery stores. How to build up young people in the agriculture industry, and last but not least, his brand @Seed_Farm_Table where he shares his time spent out i...
2022-02-081h 02
Sultans of SoilEP 10 - Conserve Water, Drink Beer! w/ Patty Poire & Romeo AgbalogOn this episode of Sultans of Soil, our Tech Ag Team welcomes Kern County Farm Bureau’s newly appointed President, Patty Poire, and newly minted Executive Director, Romeo Agbalog. Both Patty and Romeo have impressive resumes in advocacy here in Kern County and with their direction the best is yet to come. We discuss the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA) in detail including the legislation’s meaning for California’s Farmers and Disadvantaged Communities. The team dives in to aspects of water supply delivery and accessibility, water banking, and the regulatory agencies in charge of critical infrastructure management. We examine...
2021-10-081h 05
Sultans of SoilEP 9 - Cadillac Citrus w/ Jacie Green & Derek VaughnOur guests on episode 9 are Jacie Green and Derek Vaughn from Johnston Farms, a fourth-generation family business straight out of Edison, CA, near the base of the Tehachapi mountains. Jacie and Derek talk about how the family business got started, their catalog of products and labels, how the demand for Vitamin C ramped up business overnight, and how Dark Chocolate and Cadillacs go hand in hand. You have to tune in to this one, it is entertaining and you will learn a thing or two about citrus that you didn't know before. Follow us on IG @techagfinacial an...
2021-09-021h 03
Clinched UP With Jesse DiazClinched Up Ep 4 Muay Thai Champion Stephanie Frausto, Kendra Mcintyre, Caia Knowles, How has Muay Thai changed your life?Jesse interviews WBC Champion Stephanie Frausto, Kendra Mcintyre who just signed with Lion fight and Caia knowles an amateur fighter out of Boxing works in LA. Jesse also talks Lion Fight fight Announcement and his new love for metal detecting. https://linktr.ee/Clinchedup
2021-07-0600 min
Sultans of SoilEP 8 - Talking Sh*t w/ Clay Houchin & Scott StanleyAfter a short break from recording, we are excited about episode 8; the guest, the energy and the information!!! We invite the CEO of Buttonwillow Warehouse Company (BWC), Clay Houchin and CFO, Scott Stanley to the recording studio to talk about their experience in the agriculture service space. BWC is a family owned and operated business with over 50 years of experience serving California farmers distributing fertilizer and crop protection products. The guys discuss the price of doing business in today’s world with all of the changing variables; the cost of products and supplies, the cost and availability of importing an...
2021-05-251h 03
Sultans of SoilEP 7 - Beyond the BrochureIn this episode we dive into Tech Ag Financial Group and what we do best - Agriculture Real Estate- Morgan and John are experts in this field, from evaluating water availability, soils, plantings, improvements, and much more to understanding the history of a piece of property. As landowners and sellers of land ourselves, we present our newest listings to you from a behind the curtain perspective. We hope you enjoy this episode! If you would like to learn more about any of our listings, please contact us at 661-6695-6500. Properties FOR SALE: 1,594.45 +/- Acres...
2021-02-261h 01
Sultans of SoilEP 6 - Banking on Ag w/ Lucas EspericuetaAre you interested in what the bank looks for when borrowing money for a piece of land? We sat down with Lucas Espericueta to discuss banking and agriculture and how the bank works with famers. Lucas is the Vice President at Farm Credit West, a second generation farmer, treasurer of the Kern County Farm Bureau, and is on the Kern County Fair Board as chairman of the finance committee. Lucas grew up farming with his father on their family farm, raising steer in 4-H, graduated from Stanford, and has tenure in finance at Farm Credit West. Lucas...
2021-02-031h 17
Sultans of SoilEP 5 - A 2020 Christmas Show with the TeamJoin us for this special holiday episode with the Tech Ag Team; Morgan Houchin, John Moore and Stephanie Frausto. Get to know the team and have some fun in this episode. We talk about this years real estate market with all its adversity; the global pandemic, almond prices dropping, water access, new Presidency, California fires, no rain yet, is there anything else??? With a positive outlook on the year 2020 and the real estate market, we see opportunity in the future and discuss Q1 2021. We hope you enjoy this episode. Remember to keep the holiday spirit alive with...
2020-12-221h 03
Sultans of SoilEP 4 - A Farmers Transition w/ Greg WegisEpisode 4 is filled with a GREAT story and so much knowledge and appreciation for Ag life. We invite Greg Wegis on the show to talk about his experience in working on a farm to transitioning to managing the farm. Greg and his partners then Founded Wegis & Young Property Management and now serve over 11,000 acre operation through farm management for outside investors. They grow almonds, pistachios, table grapes, alfalfa, corn, milo, wheat and carrots. Greg is also largely involved in Agriculture Business Leadership. He is a great advocate for the Ag space. Greg tells a great story of...
2020-10-221h 24
Sultans of SoilEP 3 - California Agriculture from a Real Estate Investment Perspective w/ Bill ReimanOn this episode of Sultan's of Soil we welcome, Bill Reiman, a 5th generation California farmer from Ventura County. Currently Managing Director for the Western U.S. for Gladstone Land Corporation, a publicly traded farmland Real Estate Investment (REIT) firm. Bill has helped build the REIT's portfolio of assets from $50 million worth of coastal berry ground to nearly $600 Million worth of well diversified high value farmland all over the the Western U.S. Specifically concentrating in almonds and pistachios in the San Joaquin Valley. Bill has dedicated much time to industry leadership and support over the years, past Chairman...
2020-09-191h 22
Sultans of SoilEP 2 - COVID-19 & The Almond Market w/ Matt BillingsWe take a look at the current state of Agri-business as it relates to the COVID-19 Pandemic. We hone in on the Almond Commodity with guest Matt Billings, owner of Billings Marketing and Pacific Almonds, along with owner and founder of AYO Almond Yogurt. Follow him @AYOyogurt on Instagram and Facebook.
2020-08-141h 04
The Takedown PodcastEpisode #11 - Stephanie FraustoStephanie is a professional mixed martial artist who has fought for Bellator, Combate Americas, King of the cage and More. Follow her instagram @stepha_kneeknee
2020-03-2342 min
Sultans of SoilEP 1 - The Inaugural Episode of Sultans of Soil “Sultans of Soil,” brought to you by Tech Ag Financial Group and featuring Morgan “Mo” Houchin and John “John” Moore, is the agricultural podcast you never knew you needed. Join Mo, John, and various guests to discuss topics in agricultural real estate, investment, policy, current events, and production farming. Expect Mo-Jo to share their specialized listings and unmatched propensity for dialogue. Look to ‘The Sultans’ for an abstract view of a concrete industry
2019-10-2445 min
WMMathAtomweight Fighter Diana RaelDenver's Diana Rael is looking for a solid win as she takes on Bellator Stephanie Frausto for the Women's Fighting Championships inital Atomweight title. We'll talk to Rael about the title match, her last match with Michelle Waterson, and the ever growing 105 division.
2012-05-0926 minWMMathMMA Fighter Stephanie Frausto Looking to gain some success in the pro MMA ranks, Bellator vet Stephanie Frausto is going to facing Ashley Cummins in the first ever NAAFS card in West Virginia. We'll talk to Frausto about her match, her move to Ohio, and advancing her career as a fighter.
2012-01-2228 minWMMathMMA Fighter Ashley CumminsAfter her first success pro victory, Asgley Cummins is ready to make it two in a row when she faces Stephanie Frausto in the first NAAFS show in West Viriginia. We'll talk to Cummins about the fight, her first victory, and the first year of being a cop in St. Louis.
2012-01-1530 min