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A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture#CareerGoalsDid you know what you wanted to be when you grew up at age 7? Age 14? Age 18? Age 20? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss what they thought they would do for a career back when they were in elementary school, middle school, high school, college, and even grad school and how it compares to their current jobs. They then cover Gracie's new fame as the beginning farmer featured in an NPR article and what it means to her to have had the opportunity to purchase farmland and also figure out at age 27 what she really wants to do when...2019-12-0440 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureAnother One Bites the DustIt seems like everybody comes from a small town, but what happens to our hometowns when we grow up and move away? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss The implications of the grocery store closing in a nearby community and loss of the town’s identity, What’s in store for Small Town USA, And, because we’re on the subject of food, our favorite Thanksgiving food traditions. For more episodes of A Farm Kid’s Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast, please visit www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2019-11-2028 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture041 - You Are What You EatIn this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss meal kits, grocery pickup, and other conveniences when it comes to grocery shopping and meal preparation. Claire recently started receiving meal kits and leaves her honest review and explains what you should expect when subscribing to one. They end the episode discussing the future of food and what expectations younger eaters have when it comes to grocery shopping and convenience. For more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast, please visit FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2019-11-0641 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureAll of Our Goat Puns Are BaaaadWe're back for another episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast with ag teacher, former roommate, and goat enthusiast Kenyon Jodlowski. Claire and Kenyon have been best friends since way back in high school and Kenyon is now making his mark as an ag teacher in Central Illinois. In this episode, we talk about Kenyon's beginnings as a goat farmer, what made him decide to become an ag teacher, and what life's been like as a beginning ag teacher. Oh, and somehow band camp finds its way into the conversation. Enjoy! For more episodes...2019-10-2332 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureTourists in Our Own IndustryIn the spirit of fall fun, Gracie and Claire discuss their recent agri-tourism adventure in Southern Illinois and how it's not necessarily just for the non-ag crowd. And for those rainy days when you can't head out to the farm for some fall fun, Claire gives several podcast and video streaming recommendations from her recent True Crime genre kick. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast on FarmKidBlog.com.2019-10-0924 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureLet's Talk About Ag & Climate ChangeClimate change has been a hot topic in the news lately, but we feel that agriculture is missing a great opportunity to join the conversation. Farmers are great caretakers of the land and have made great strides in improving farming practices to be more efficient and environmentally friendly. In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the great things agriculture is doing to contribute towards a solution to factors that may influence climate change. Agriculture has a great story to share and it's time we tell it.2019-09-2531 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgriculturePumpkin Spice and Everything NiceThe annual release of Pumpkin Spice Lattes at Starbucks seems to be the unofficial beginning of the fall season, but are they really all they're cracked up to be? In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the best place to get a PSL, the brilliance of the marketing team behind the original launch (seriously, your product has a hashtag and practically launches a new season every year), and whether apple cider has officially been dethroned as the Official Beverage of Fall™. But with fall comes everything else: bonfires, hayrack rides, visits to the pumpkin patch and corn ma...2019-09-1125 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureFlexing Those Ag Comm MusclesIn this episode, Claire and Gracie bring their cousin, Evan Rich, on to introduce himself and tell us a little more about his role in the agriculture industry. Evan's a District Sales Manager/Field Service Representative for one of the brands under the Bayer umbrella and was also an ag communications major, like Claire and Gracie. He and Claire also hold opposing views of whether the Oxford comma should be used, which is a taboo topic when we sit around the kids' table during family gatherings, even though we're all in our mid-twenties. Find this episode and...2019-08-0739 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureRural Routes vs Urban Street ParkingRural America often has an "us vs. them" mentality, but is it right to blame our urban consumer counterparts without experiencing life in the city? And flip that the other way around - is it right to blame our rural and farming counterparts without experiencing life in Small Town USA? Claire and Gracie have both had the opportunity to live in a variety of communities - rural/small town life growing up, medium-sized city through college, and larger cities during the first year on the job and beyond. In this episode, they discuss their likes and dislikes...2019-07-2427 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture034 - Family ReunionsWe're back! And we brought our cousin Evan on for this episode to discuss family reunions, which are pretty much a summer tradition here in the Midwest. Here are a few questions we ponder during this episode: Why is it there is ALWAYS fried chicken at family reunions? Why haven't we figured out how to breed a chicken with more legs? Legs are the best piece! Fruit in desserts: Yay or nay? We're in the throes of new cities, new jobs, and other exciting life events (like starting grad school), so shifting gears here and...2019-07-1026 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture033 - Romaine CalmThanksgiving is nearly here and we have a lot to be grateful for this year, even if Claire and I are both a little nervous to bring our boyfriends home to spend our first major holidays with our families this weekend. We cover tips for introducing significant others to the family this holiday season, whether Christmas comes too early, and remembering what is important this holiday season. In light of several recent food recalls, we also remind ourselves that we have an incredibly safe and affordable food supply available to us, and the technology and communications infrastructure we have...2018-11-2130 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture032 - Let's Get PoliticalIt's election week! In this episode, Claire and Gracie file several election-related complaints and discussing how America may hold future elections. And while you may or may not be happy with how things turned out, let's remember that we're all Americans and we have the privilege of having the chance to voice our opinion. And if you didn't vote...well...redeem yourself by voting in our Twitter poll. For more episodes, visit www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-11-0737 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture031 - It's Called Supper, Not DinnerHave you ever noticed that you use different terminology or pronounce words differently than your neighbors? In this episode, Claire and Gracie dive into the great Dinner vs. Supper controversy as well as other hot debates, such as Pop vs. Soda and Whether A Hot Dog Could Possibly Be Considered A Sandwich. But one thing they could agree on is the awesome opportunity National FFA Convention attendees have to see the President speak AND go to the Garth Brooks concert. #jealous.2018-10-2435 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture030 - The Babies Are BoomingCommunication in the workplace is important, but how do you navigate getting the message across while managing the communications preferences of different generations? Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and now the first of the Gen Z generation are all part of the workforce and have vastly different styles of communication and work habits. Listen as two Millennials attempt to explain the differences between the generations, what early interactions with Gen Z has been like, and how they have learned to work with Gen X and Baby Boomers. Find more episodes at www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-10-1043 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture029 - The 10 Gallon ChallengeThe Normal FFA chapter (Normal, IL) made an impact on social media last month when they took up the #10GallonChallenge, purchasing ten gallons of milk to donate to a local food pantry as part of a larger effort to raise awareness of the current state of the dairy industry and to emphasize the importance of milk as part of a nutritious diet. They nominated several other FFA chapters, beginning a ripple effect that has resulted in more than 300 chapters across the country accepting the challenge. In this episode, Gracie interviews Normal FFA members Kenzie Kraft and Mollie Brothers and...2018-10-0319 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture028 - The Buddy SeatIf you grew up on or near a farm, chances are you've had at least one ride in the buddy seat. In this episode, Claire and Gracie reminisce about their time in the buddy seat and other times they hung out with Dad around the farm. But the ultimate question is which equipment manufacturer makes the most comfortable buddy seat? For more episodes, visit FarmKidBlog.com/podcast. 2018-09-2621 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture027 - School Lunches Are (Still) Terrible...In this episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast, Claire and Gracie interview their middle sister, Hannah Weinzierl, an ag teacher in Northern Illinois. They cover her experience as an ag teacher, what advice she has for new ag teachers, and for the latest on the state of school lunches. Find more episodes of the podcast at FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-09-1937 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture026 - #TeamCornWe're back with another episode with the Corn Whisperer, also known as Rodney Weinzierl of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. This week, we discussed the ins and outs of the Illinois Corn Marketing Board (AKA, the Illinois corn checkoff) and the Illinois Corn Growers Association, covering topics such as the differences and similarities of each organization, how checkoff organizations came to be, and the strength farmers have behind united organizations such as these. Find more episodes, including last week's episode with the Corn Whisperer, at farmkidblog.com/podcast.2018-09-1231 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture025 - Meet the Corn WhispererIf you're gonna talk the talk, you gotta walk the walk. In this week's episode, Claire and Gracie are joined by special guest Rodney Weinzierl (also known as "Dad"), who not only works full time for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, but is also the third generation maintaining the family farm near Stanford, Illinois. Listen as they grill him about his job, what he does, and what advice he has for young folks (like us) getting ready to join the agriculture industry. For more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture, visit FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-09-0536 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture024 - Work Hard, Play HardIn this week's episode, Claire and Gracie talk about work-life balance: Does it even exist? And while we're on the subject of work, how do American work lifestyles compare to other countries? Finally, is it ever okay to say 'no,' especially at work? Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture: The Podcast at farmkidblog.com/podcast.2018-08-2942 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture023 - We Have IssuesWhy is public policy important to agriculture? Who represents ag in those conversations? Are politics really as ruthless as portrayed in House of Cards? This week, we talk with Kristen Faucon, Issues Manager at GROWMARK (and fellow cat mom), about ag policy and what an issues manager actually does. For more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture, please visit www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-08-2243 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureHashtag Sustainability"Have you heard the good news about sustainability?" In this episode, Claire and Gracie dive into the topic of sustainability and explore why it often sounds like a sales pitch or a buzzword (hashtag sustainability). Just what is a corporate social conscience and why are they responsible for saving our environment? Keep an eye out around the 17:42 mark when Claire starts rapping. And stick around to the end to find out what's coming up in the next chapter of the A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast! For more episodes of A Farm...2018-08-1534 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgriculturePick a SideWhy does everything have to be only two sides? Why not 'this,' 'that,' and 'the other thing'? In this episode, Claire and Gracie mull over why we are conditioned to automatically like or dislike something and discuss the importance of message delivery. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-08-0832 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureDown at the County FairIt's county fair season! This week, Claire and Gracie cover a little bit of county fair history and their favorite 4-H fair memories, which include specific projects, fair foods, and carnival rides. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at www.FarmKidBlog.com/podcast.2018-08-0138 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureCall Me MaybeThis week, Claire and Gracie foray into a discussion of the evolution of technology and the highly-contested debate of whether Apple or Android is a better smartphone platform. Spoiler alert: They agree on what the right answer is in this debate. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at FarmKidBlog.com/podcast and be sure to follow Claire and Gracie on Twitter.2018-07-1830 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureSomethin' About a Small TownClaire and Gracie recap their 4th of July food label taste test (check out the video on Twitter & FB), compare small town shindigs and big city festivals, and highlight the benefits of city life and the benefits of small town life. Important question for the audience: Excluding population, how do you measure the size of a small town? Number of Walmarts? Number of fast food joints? Number of adult beverage establishments? Tweet us with your answer! Find additional episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at farmkidblog.com/podcast.2018-07-1125 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureGirls Run the WorldClaire and Gracie talk about what it's like to be a young female working in a traditionally male-dominated industry. (Spoiler: It's not really that bad.) They also cover the importance of having a trusted mentor and their favorite things about working in a male-dominated industry.2018-06-2734 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureSo We Meat AgainWhat do you call a cow with no legs? What makes meat "meat"? Could Claire survive following a vegetarian diet? Would Claire or Gracie be willing to try lab-grown meat? Answers to these questions and more on this episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture as Claire and Gracie discuss the topic of fake meat. Visit farmkidblog.com/podcast for more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast.2018-06-2040 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureDon't Waste Your Time Sticking Around the FarmSome people land close and others fly a little further when leaving the nest. In this episode, Claire and Gracie discuss the benefits of getting away from home in their early careers - even if it is only for a year or two.2018-06-1326 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureFarmer's Tans and Other Stereotypes in AgWe've all heard the rumors: Farmers are rich, all farms definitely have at least one cow, and every farmer has an iPhone on a belt holster (...okay, maybe we added that last one). In this episode, Claire and Gracie cover these stereotypes and their frustration when hearing them.2018-06-0740 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureLost ArtsHas cooking become a lost art or is it approaching a revival? Claire and Gracie discuss their cooking habits in episode 013...and also superstition and what to do in case of spider-related emergencies. Catch up on our previous episodes at farmkidblog.com/podcast.2018-05-3038 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureSnack Drawer EssentialsIn honor of Claire's first week of her big girl job, Claire and Gracie discuss things that they thing they should've been taught in college before landing their first jobs, such has how to assemble a snack drawer, how to pick out what to eat at a business dinner, and how to find friends your age in your new community. Find more episodes of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture podcast at www.farmkidblog.com/podcast.2018-05-2338 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureThings We're Salty AboutIs it weird to dip vegetables in salt? Or is this just a Midwestern thing? Claire and Gracie spend the next half-hour discussing the world's best mineral and strange Midwestern-isms. Find us at farmkidblog.com/podcast or on Twitter at @FarmKidBlog and @ClaireWeinzierl.2018-05-1631 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureCalories Are OverratedU.S. FDA guidelines on restaurant calorie count and nutrition facts labeling officially went into effect this week. Claire and Gracie discuss whether calorie counts are actually helpful or if they're just a distraction from the rest of the contents on the nutrition label. Claire also shows her true colors as a shill for Big Milk. #DrinkMilk2018-05-0939 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureGif or Gif*In this week's episode of A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture, Claire and Gracie interview each other, covering everything from their favorite agriculture topics to Disney princesses to arguing over the correct pronunciation of "gif."2018-05-021h 00
A Farm Kid's Guide To Agriculture4-H is for the Cool KidsClaire and Gracie chat about the fun things - and not-so-fun things - about being in 4-H...and brag a little about the awesome things their old 4-H club is up to now.2018-04-2547 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureForget the "Dirty Dozen"Claire and Gracie walk through the "Dirty Dozen" produce list from an ag communications perspective. The bottom line: Eat your fruits and vegetables.2018-04-1841 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureThe Future of FarmingTwo farm kids speculate what's in store for the future of farming and why they are confident that there is a future for production agriculture.2018-04-1149 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureFood LabelingIn this episode, Claire and Gracie tackle food labels, what they mean, and why they despise the "natural" label.2018-04-0444 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureWhy Did You Major in Agriculture?...and other advice for college.2018-03-2846 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureJob Interviews, LinkedIn, and the Oxford Comma, Oh My!If you were a vegetable, what would you be and why?2018-03-2146 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureThe Future of FoodClaire and Gracie talk about what they think the future of food is. (And it's not space food.)2018-03-1436 min
A Farm Kid's Guide To AgricultureHello World!Meet Claire and Gracie Weinzierl, the farm kids behind the new "A Farm Kid's Guide to Agriculture" podcast. You'll also meet our cats, because why not?2018-03-0733 min