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The Farmeress and FriendsRemembering Camp Amache with John HopperToday I talked with John Hopper who is the social studies teacher and principal at Granada High School in southeast Colorado. Mr. Hopper has devoted much of his life to preserving the history of the Granada War Relocation Center which is also known as Camp Amache. Along with his students, he formed the Amache Preservation Society which operates the Amache Museum. The camp opened in August of 1942 and was occupied by Japanese Americans until October 1945. We talk about the decorated veterans who served their country while their families were imprisoned, the daily lives of the internees, and about the...
2020-08-291h 04
The Farmeress and FriendsAshley Lande Shares Her HeartToday I talked with my friend Ashley Lande. Ashley is an artist, writer and homeschooling mom. We dive deep into some of the tougher issues of life including drug use, mental health, and grief. But we also chat about faith, art, books, podcasts and Marvel movies.
Mentions:
The Well-Trained Mind: https://welltrainedmind.com/?v=7516fd43adaa
Bird by Bird: Some Instructions on Writing and Life by Anne Lamott
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Access to Clean Syringes: https://www.cdc.gov/policy/hst/hi5/cleansyringes/index.html
Bleak House by Charles Dickens
Fearfully and W...
2020-08-191h 07
The Farmeress and FriendsWriting the Story with Ron SmithFarm journalist Ron Smith joined me today to talk about his long career talking to farmers, and writing stories about them and for them. We talk about his youth in South Carolina, his early newspaper career, and eventually his work with Farm Press/Farm Progress.
Mentions:
Buy Ron’s Book “Passing Through” at https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Through-Ron-Smith/dp/1441550348.
Elmo Snelling Story: https://www.farmprogress.com/cotton/98-elmo-snelling-has-no-desire-retire-cotton-farming
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2020-08-061h 03
The Farmeress and FriendsHomeschooling with Farmerette Karin DeweyFor today’s episode, I talked with my longtime friend Karin Dewey. Karin grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota, and now lives in the Orlando, Florida area. We talk about how we met through the International Flying Farmers, her family’s connection to Walt Disney World, and we take a deep dive into homeschooling. She says comparison is the thief of joy, and she gives tips and resources for parents preparing for the next school year. With 12 years of homeschooling experience, she stresses the importance of reading with our kids and fostering a love of learning. Below...
2020-07-301h 18
The Farmeress and FriendsTalking Wheat with Dr. Scott Haley
July 3, 2020
Today I talk with Dr. Scott Haley. Dr. Haley leads Colorado State University's Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program and will be retiring soon. He has helped Colorado farmers by developing wheat varieties that can maximize yield with limited moisture. Dr. Haley grew up in Washington state, and we talk about the life experiences that brought him to CSU's program. We also visit about his time in the Peace Corp in Burkina Faso and his meaningful work with the Borlaug Training Foundation.
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Website: https://soilcrop.agsci.colostate.edu/faculty-2/hale...
2020-07-0337 min
The Farmeress and FriendsPlaying the Part with Brooke Jaye TaylorJune 11, 2020
We’re back! I am excited to introduce you to my friend Brooke Jaye Taylor. Brooke is an actress based in Atlanta, Georgia. She also coaches and serves other performers alongside her husband through their studio business and intensives. We talk about faith, friendship, and of course, the movies! Hope you enjoy!
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Website: www.brookejayetaylor.com
Instagram: wookums
Twitter: @ToBrooke
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2020-06-1259 minThe Farmeress and FriendsPushing Up Daisies with Bonnie NovakToday I talked with my friend Bonnie Novak. Bonnie grew up on a farm and ranch in Pringle, Texas. And, like me, she earned a bachelor's degree from Texas Tech. For 24 years, she and her husband Hunter owned and operated a funeral home that served Guymon, Boise City, and Texhoma, Oklahoma. We talk about how coronavirus is changing the way funerals are carried out. She also shares some of the joys and challenges of serving people in their grief. We also visit about the roles that hope and humor play in honoring our loved ones. Thanks for listening!
2020-05-0652 minThe Farmeress and FriendsQuarantine Talk with the Two Sistas’: Johnna Johnston and Jodi LaFranceIf you need a good laugh and some spiritual encouragement, join us today for Quarantine Talk with two sisters Johnna Johnston and Jodi LaFrance. Johnna lives in College Station, Texas with her husband Bill and three children. Jodi is from Plainview, Texas and is married to a man of the same name, and they have five children. The sisters grew up on a cotton farm near the Rio Grande. We talk about their colorful late grandmother Bamsi, how to properly say the names of Texas towns, and they do a few impersonations. And we cover some farm vocabulary like (c...
2020-05-011h 06The Farmeress and FriendsHelping Kids Become Great Readers with Leslie TreatFor this first episode of the Farmeress and Friends podcast, I talk with Leslie Treat who is an elementary teacher specializing in reading instruction. On the weekends, Leslie heads to the public library to tutor reluctant readers. We talk about parents teaching children at home in the age of coronavirus, popular book series for kids, reading milestones, common reading challenges, and Accelerated Reader. We also visit about her school’s bullying program and how it is empowering kids to help each other. Leslie has taught in both rural and urban settings, and we visit about how those experiences have di...
2020-05-0154 min