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Produce Talks
Produce TalksFrom burden to advantage: Rethinking sustainability reporting and assuranceIs increasing "audit fatigue" stifling genuine environmental progress? In this episode, we tackle the sustainability reporting paradox with John Mesko, CEO of the Potato Sustainability Alliance, Wyatt Maysey, Director of Sustainability, Taylor Farms, and Garland Perkins of Fresh Endeavors Consulting. Discover how the fresh produce industry can move from reactive compliance to "making our own playbook"—transforming the sustainability reporting burden into a strategic input for growth and prosperity. This episode of Produce Talks podcast is sponsored by Crawford Packaging
2025-11-1837 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingDealing with Difficult People: ManipulatorsText me and let me know what you think!🧩 Episode Overview (Long Summary)In Episode 21, John Mesko continues his “Difficult People” series by focusing on manipulative personalities—those who gain influence not through force but through subtle emotional control. He begins by clarifying that manipulation is a behavioral pattern, not a diagnosis, and it often overlaps with traits like narcissism or dishonesty.Drawing from personal experience, John tells the story of Nancy, a coworker whose mastery of indirect control—through charm, guilt, and selective information—created chaos in a small office. Her story ser...
2025-11-1147 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingDealing with NarcissistsText me and let me know what you think!🧭 EPISODE SUMMARYThis episode continues The Final Third’s “Difficult People” series with a deep, structured exploration of narcissistic behavior. John draws from lived experience, research, and reflection — not psychology textbooks — to help listeners understand how narcissism shows up, why it forms, and how to protect themselves while maintaining empathy.Key message: You can’t fix a narcissist, but you can stop fueling them.🔍 MAIN THEMES1. Narcissism Isn’t Confidence — It’s DefensivenessNarcissists often aren’t overflowing with self-lo...
2025-10-2849 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingDealing with Selfish PeopleText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode 19: Dealing with Selfish PeopleStaying generous without getting used. Selfishness is not just rude—it’s inefficient.  The challenge is not to harden your heart but to clarify your boundaries.🔍 Key Insights 1. Selfishness as InefficiencySelfish people waste energy and time—the most precious resources.The correction is not punishment but optimization—clarify what you’ll give and when you’ll stop.2. The Mask of BusynessMany selfish people disguise their self-absorption as “be...
2025-10-2122 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingDifficult People - Dealing with BulliesText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode 18 — Dealing with BulliesSeries: Dealing with Difficult People Host: John Mesko Length: ~15–18 minutes Tone: Calm, assertive, reflective, INTJ-informed🎧 1. Hook / Opening Monologue (1 minute)“Every one of us, at some point, has faced someone trying to overpower us—maybe with words, volume, or presence. It happens at work, at home, even among friends. You know that feeling—your pulse quickens, thoughts race, and suddenly it’s not about right or wrong anymore, it’s about control. Bulli...
2025-10-1429 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingTravel Hacks, Habits, and Lessons LearnedText me and let me know what you think!🎧 Episode SummaryIn this final travel episode, John Mesko shares decades of lessons learned from traveling for work and pleasure—covering everything from planning and packing to managing money and mindset. It’s a practical, experience-driven guide for making travel smoother, cheaper, and more enjoyable, while still leaving room for spontaneity and discovery.🧭 Key Segments1. The Balance Between Planning and SpontaneityPlanning prevents costly mistakes—spontaneity can be expensive.Book your main logistics (lodging, airport transfers, b...
2025-10-0738 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingTravel and It's ImpactsText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third – Episode 16Title: Travel and Its Impacts Theme: How travel shapes perspective, reveals biases, and teaches us about ourselves in the final third of life.✈️ Episode OverviewIn this episode, John reflects on a recent trip to New York City. What began as a practical discussion of public transportation, sidewalks, and city crowds became a deeper meditation on how travel impacts our attitudes, our sense of self, and our awareness of aging. Travel isn’t just about de...
2025-09-2322 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingHow do you show up to the world?Text me and let me know what you think!Title: How Do You Show Up? Podcast: The Final Third Host: John Mesko Episode Number: 151. Episode SummaryThis impromptu episode reflects on recent tragic events and uses them as a launching point to explore a deeper question: How do we, as individuals, show up in the world? John challenges listeners to think beyond labels, experiences, and grievances to embrace their fundamental responsibility as human beings—do no harm, contribute positively, an...
2025-09-1623 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingMiles, Points, and Perks: The Top 7 Lessons I’ve Learned About Frequent Flyer ProgramsText me and let me know what you think! The Final Third – Episode 14Title: “Miles, Points, and Perks: The Top 7 Lessons I’ve Learned About Frequent Flyer Programs”Episode Description: From midnight trips to Bogotá to hard-earned Delta Diamond status, John shares real-life lessons from years of navigating frequent flyer programs. This countdown explores the psychology of airline loyalty, the shifting value of miles, and the perks that matter most in the Final Third of life.#7 – The Psychology of Status Is PowerfulAirlines designed status levels (Gold...
2025-09-0934 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingReflections from My Youngest's WeddingText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third — Episode 13Title: Reflections from My Youngest Child’s WeddingEpisode OverviewIn this deeply personal episode, John shares reflections on the milestone of his youngest child’s wedding. He explores how family shapes society, how parenting shifts into guiding and persuading, and how stepping into the grandparent role creates new opportunities for purpose and legacy in the final third of life.Key Themes & Takeaways1. Life Has SeasonsChildhood → Raising family → Watching them create families...
2025-09-0228 minWashington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau ReportPotato Sustainability Alliance Pt 2John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
2025-08-2100 minWashington State Farm Bureau Report
Washington State Farm Bureau ReportPotato Sustainability Alliance Pt 1John Mesko, CEO at the Potato Sustainability Alliance, says sustainability was kind of a buzzword until a few years ago, now it’s something everyone is talking about.
2025-08-2000 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingMy Top Ten Travel AnnoyancesText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode Title:My Top Ten Travel Annoyances🧭 Episode Summary:In Episode 12 of The Final Third, John Mesko counts down his top 10 travel annoyances — those little things that chip away at your patience when you’re just trying to get from Point A to Point B. Whether it's slow walkers clogging the airport concourse or parents philosophizing over buffet fruit with a toddler, John uses humor, storytelling, and a bit of catharsis to highlight what makes travel both maddening and meaningful. It's not abo...
2025-07-2936 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingBonus - Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a GenerationText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ The Final Third – Episode 11 Bonus ContentTitle: Gen X: Born in 1966 — The Culture, Change, and Chill of a Generation Length: Approx. 45–50 minutes Type: Bonus Retrospective Episode Host: John Mesko🔑 Key Themes & TakeawaysGen X at the Crossroads: Born in 1966, John reflects on growing up in a world deeply shaped by WWII, amidst cultural shifts and looming Cold War fears.A Generation of Adaptability: Gen Xers were shaped by “duc...
2025-07-2233 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingFinishing Well — Legacy, Old Age, and Becoming an ElderText me and let me know what you think!Title: Finishing Well — Legacy, Old Age, and Becoming an Elder Length: Approx. 29 minutes Theme: This final episode in the Essentials Series reflects on the transition from career peak to elderhood, exploring what it means to finish well and live deliberately in the final third of life.🔑 Key TakeawaysAging is a mindset. Life after 55 demands intentionality—time moves fast, and the opportunity to shape the final third shouldn't be missed.Career shifts from ambitio...
2025-07-1532 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingSports, Heroes, and Lessons LearnedText me and let me know what you think!📘 EPISODE 9: Sports, Heroes, and Lessons Learned🎧 Episode SummaryIn this heartfelt and nostalgic episode, John reflects on how sports have shaped his life—from childhood play on the farm to his admiration for elite athletes and love of Purdue basketball. He shares personal stories, childhood memories, and life lessons drawn from heroes like Nolan Ryan, Bo Jackson, and Wayne Gretzky. The episode evolves into a meditation on how sports change with age—from competition and aspiration to inspiration and shared joy—and wh...
2025-07-0834 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingFood, Wine, and the Joy of the TableText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode OverviewTitle: Food, Wine, and the Joy of the Table Series: Essentials Episode #: 8 Theme: Our relationship to food goes far beyond sustenance. This episode explores how food connects us to the natural world, our cultures, our faith, and each other—and how slowing down to share a meal can nourish body, mind, and soul.🧭 Segment BreakdownSegment 1: Created to EatTheological reflection: God could have designed us differentl...
2025-07-0128 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingBody and Brain - Health, Fitness, and AgingText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Episode Title: Body and Brain – Health, Fitness, and Aging📌 Episode Number: Episode #7🧭 Summary:In this episode, John explores the intersection of physical and mental health as we age. He shares personal stories, hard-earned lessons, and practical strategies for staying active, maintaining mental sharpness, and living with purpose. Drawing from family history, personal experience, and scientific insight, John reflects on how aging is not about decline but refinement—and how purpose is the key to lasting vitality.📂 Episode Segments:
2025-06-2428 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingDealing with Difficult People, especially Passive Aggressive PeopleText me and let me know what you think!🎙️ Podcast Title: Dealing with Difficult People📄 Episode Number: Episode 6 of The Essentials Series🧭 Episode Summary:In this episode, John Mesko dives into a universal challenge: dealing with difficult people. With a listener-suggested topic, he examines four common types—Aggressors, Victims, Narcissists, and Passive-Aggressive personalities—with a special focus on the last. Drawing from personal and professional experience, John offers insights, examples, and practical strategies to help listeners protect their peace and show up with integrity in challenging rel...
2025-06-1733 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingFamily, Divorce, and Starting over after 50Text me and let me know what you think!What happens when you wake up one day and realize a 26-year marriage has reached its breaking point? This raw, reflective episode explores the challenging journey through divorce in your 50s and the unexpected wisdom that comes from starting over during life's "final third."Walking away from nearly three decades of shared history isn't a decision made lightly. After concluding everyone in my family would be better off if my marriage ended, I filed for divorce—then promptly lost my job. It seemed like rock bottom, bu...
2025-06-0831 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingAgriculture, Farming and the Business of FoodText me and let me know what you think!📄 Episode Summary:In Episode #4 of The Final Third, host John Mesko explores the complex and essential topic of agriculture and food. Drawing from his lifelong career in agriculture—as a farmer, researcher, leader, and advocate—John reflects on the history of farming, the rise of industrial agriculture, and the evolving choices we make about what we eat. From the commodification of food to the nuance of organics and the rise of sustainability movements, this episode challenges listeners to think more deeply and intentionally about what’s on their...
2025-06-0331 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingMyers Briggs and the Art of Self ReflectionText me and let me know what you think!Theme:Understanding yourself through self-reflection and personality frameworks, with a deep dive into the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI).Episode Summary:In this episode, John explores the power of self-reflection and how personality frameworks like the MBTI can enhance personal growth. He shares his own journey as an INTJ and how understanding his personality type has shaped his leadership style, relationships, and inner life. John introduces the four preference pairs of the MBTI, touches on other popular tools like DISC and StrengthsFinder, and...
2025-05-2733 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingCigars, Bourbon, and the Deliberate LifeText me and let me know what you think!🎧 Episode Summary:In this reflective and personal episode, John records from his backyard lanai in Central Florida, exploring the themes of cigars, bourbon, and the deliberate life.  Join him as he lights up a good cigar, pours a glass of bourbon, and shares what those mean to him.  Rather than focusing on tasting notes or pairings, John shares how these elements help create space for reflection, self-assessment, and intentional living. You determine what you leave behind in this life. You'll hear John puff, and sip, and along...
2025-05-2031 minThe Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growing
The Final Third: A podcast about life, learning, and growingCut and Light: Let's Get Started!Text me and let me know what you think!🎧 Episode Summary:In this heartfelt inaugural episode, John introduces 'The Final Third' — a podcast reflecting on life, legacy, and lessons learned. He shares his motivations for creating the show, his journey into podcasting, and a preview of the first ten 'Essentials' episodes. With warmth and reflection, he sets the stage for conversations on family, work, aging, purpose, and the joy of everyday life.🔑 Key Themes:• Why now: reflections on legacy and purpose• Podcasting as storytelling and memory-keeping• Life in the 'final...
2025-05-1326 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureSustainable Spuds and Global Goals with Jolyn RasmussenIn this podcast episode, host John Mesko interviews Jolyn Rasmussen, the global agronomy services senior manager for J.R. Simplot and chair of PSA’s board of directors. They discuss the importance of PSA as a pre-competitive alliance in the potato industry and how it helps facilitate conversations around sustainability. Jolyn emphasizes the need for the industry to work together on sustainability rather than competing with each other. They also discuss the importance of having diverse perspectives at the table, including processors, NGOs, and allied industries, to address regional issues and drive sustainability progress. Jolyn also addresses the future of...
2024-01-0424 minThe Option
The OptionEpisode 190 - JD HamiltonJohn D Hamilton is an American professional beach volleyball player. Hitting almost every regional and Gold series the last eight years, it is safe to say the Alabama native gets around. A fantastic defender, and even better human being, he as hit big strides this season (highlighting Hermosa Beach) and we expect even bigger ones in the near future. 00:44 - Raising our children, respect, and consequences vs understanding 05:10 - The work put in just to take the trip TO beach volleyball qualifiers, getting started with the sport, and how the journey builds your character 17:28 - "Ice cream," quick healing, and...
2023-10-251h 15Resource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureImplementing a Systems-Wide Approach to Soil Health with Dr. Wayne HoneycuttIn this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Wayne Honeycutt, president and CEO of the Soil Health Institute. Because soil health is such an important part of a farm’s long-term sustainability, we asked Dr. Honeycutt to provide insights on how potato growers can contribute to the overall health of their soil. We discuss taking a systems-wide approach to sustainability and what that means for farmers growing potatoes, a crop that presents soil health challenges. We also learn about projects underway at the Soil Health Institute to help farmers measure and maintain soil health.  Show Notes: https...
2023-09-2144 minMerchants of Change
Merchants of ChangeBest of "Being a Sales Pro"On this week's episode, we feature some of our favorite responses to what it means to be a true sales professional.We believe the best compliment you can give to a salesperson is that they are a pro, which is why we ask every guest the question. Through the first 4 seasons of the show we've gotten some awesome answers and wanted to share some of the best!0:00 Intro / 0:33 John Kaplan / 2:36 Melissa Puleo / 3:50 Ernest Owusu / 5:24 Kat Mackey / 7:55 Porchia Jenkins / 9:27 Donell Boucher / 12:38 Scott Campbell / 15:09 Mari Malatos / 16:32 Marcus Taylor / 17:55 Kelly Dostal / 20:14 Jeff Bull / 21:20 Jim Fahey / 22:40 Haley Skarupa
2023-08-2430 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureIntroducing the PSA Program with Grant MorrisIn this episode, we’re joined by Grant Morris, a potato farmer from Washington, who shares his first-hand experiences and valuable insights on sustainability in the potato industry. As the owner of Schneider Farms and the chair of the Washington State Potato Commission, Grant brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the table. We explore his motivations for active involvement in sustainability initiatives, the challenges faced by growers, and the exciting enhancements to the PSA Program that aim to streamline the use of existing market tools to define, benchmark, and advance sustainability.  Connect with: Pot...
2023-08-1741 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureHighlights from the 2023 PSA Summer Symposium with John and NatalieJohn and Natalie are recapping the 2023 Summer Symposium in this episode! From the engaging discussions and networking opportunities to the working groups and sector breakouts, hear why the symposium served as a powerful platform for stakeholders, industry leaders, and members to connect and collaborate. Tune in as they unpack the highlights, discussions, and valuable takeaways gained from this event.   Connect with: Potato Sustainability Alliance on Twitter or LinkedIn John Mesko on Twitter or LinkedIn   Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-15-highlights-2023-summer-symposium  
2023-07-2022 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 14: Healing Grounds Book Discussion with Natalie NesburgIn this podcast episode, host John Mesko is joined by Natalie Nesburg to discuss the book Healing Grounds: Climate, Justice, and the Deep Roots of Regenerative Farming by Liz Carlisle. They explain why they chose to read this book and delve into the history and origins of regenerative agriculture. They also highlight the importance of measuring sustainability beyond metrics, how language can impact our understanding of sustainable agriculture terminology, and discuss generational differences in how people connect to where their food comes from.  Connect with: Potato Sustainability Alliance on Twitter or LinkedIn John Mesko on Twitter o...
2023-06-1524 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 13: Sustainability Across the Value Chain: Insights from Debbie Lyons-BlytheIn this podcast, host John Mesko talks to Debbie Lyons-Blythe, a Kansas cattle rancher and immediate past chairman of the board at the U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Beef. Debbie discusses her family’s beef operation and how she personally became involved in conversations around sustainability. She shares how the Roundtable’s work includes all sectors along the value chain and the key indicators they use to measure sustainability. Debbie also gives a preview into the topics of the keynote she will present at the 2023 PSA Summer Symposium and shares her thoughts on why transitioning the next generation into farm...
2023-05-1836 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureInsights and Innovations into Sustainability Data with Liz Hunt and Jeff LailIn this episode, we focus on the importance of data collection for sustainability and how Syngenta is working to address this challenge with Liz Hunt, Head of Sustainable & Responsible Business, and Jeff Lail, Senior Technical Data Analyst.  Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-12-insights-innovations-sustainability-data-liz-hunt-jeff-lail/ Connect with: Potato Sustainability Alliance on Twitter or LinkedIn John Mesko on Twitter or LinkedIn Liz Hunt on LinkedIn Jeff Lail on LinkedIn
2023-04-2033 minHarvest USA Report
Harvest USA Report2023-03-27 - John MeskoPotato Sustainability Alliance
2023-03-2702 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureExploring How to Tell the Story of Sustainability with Brandy Wilson and Mike NemethThis episode covers the Manitoba Water Stewardship Project, which is a collaborative effort between the province of Manitoba and potato growers in Western Canada. The project is designed to capture the stories of growers who are already implementing water stewardship practices on their farms. Brandy Wilson, Global Sustainability Director at J.R. Simplot Company, and Mike Nemeth, Senior Advisor of Agricultural and Environmental Sustainability at Nutrien, join host John Mesko to chat about why sustainability is an ongoing process and not just a checkbox metric.  Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-11-exploring-how-tell-story-sustainability-brandy-wilson-mike-nemeth/ Connect with:
2023-03-1632 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureSoil Health and Sustainability with Britt Beene and Kevin CochraneSoil health is essential to all commodities and growers. For a crop growing underground, soil health is especially important for potatoes. In this episode, we discuss the importance of soil health and sustainability in the potato industry and some of the new products Corteva Agriscience is developing to bring new tools to the potato farmer’s toolbox. Corteva’s Britt Beene, strategic account manager in Southern Idaho, and Kevin Cochrane, retail account manager in Columbia Basin of Washington/Oregon, join us in this episode.  Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-10-soil-health-sustainability-britt-beene-kevin-cochrane/ Connect with: Po...
2023-02-2029 minEye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things PotatoesSustainable Potato Production: Always Growing and ImprovingThe potato industry has a great story to tell about the efforts underway to sustainably produce America's favorite vegetable. During Potato Expo 2023, we sat down with John Mesko, Executive Director of the Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA), and Mike Wenkel, the National Potato Council's staff lead on environmental issues, to talk about how the industry is embracing its role as a sustainability leader in the agriculture community. Guests: John Mesko, Executive Director, Potato Sustainability AllianceMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible t...
2023-02-0926 minBeats, Brews & Buddies
Beats, Brews & BuddiesBrian Mesko & Tim Martin | Beats, Brews & Buddies | S2 EP3Brian Mesko was born into a family of musicians, and raised in Little Rock, AR, Mesko began piano lessons at age 8, moving to guitar at age 10.  By 12 he was playing drums, and he picked up the bass at age 14. As a teen Brian was gigging professionally, and even played drums on a short tour in Turkey at age 18.  While still in high school he studied Jazz Theory & Ensemble at UALR under Michael Carenbauer (who studied under Pat Metheny at Berklee).  Taking these credits on to MTSU, Brian completed a bachelor’s degree in Recording Industry. Mesko lived in th...
2023-02-071h 36Resource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureMeet and Potatoes with John Mesko and Natalie Nesburg at the 2023 Potato ExpoJohn Mesko and Natalie Nesburg recap key events, discussions, and takeaways from the 2023 Potato Expo and the PSA Winter Board meeting. Show Notes:https://potatosustainability.org/ep-9-meet-potatoes-john-mesko-natalie-nesburg/ Connect with: Potato Sustainability Alliance on Twitter or LinkedIn John Mesko on Twitter or LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsor Corteva!
2023-01-2022 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 8: How do we support today’s well-informed farmers?We’re in one of the most challenging, rewarding and exciting times in agriculture, and with that, host John Mesko has a lot on his mind. In this episode, John is solo casting with thoughts and encouragement for the farmer-support community. As we approach the precipice of a growing population, the need for more quality food, and climate disruptions, coupled with the realization that farmers are being seen as a solution to these challenges, the human decision-making aspect of farmers is more important than ever. Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-8-todays-well-informed-farmers/ Resources mentioned in th...
2022-11-2126 minMojoverso
MojoversoMojoverso Sonoro. Chachi Mix (LVII).Repasamos las novedades más destacadas del último mes y llegamos a la conclusión de que existen maneras de ser prolíficos y todas pueden ser hermosas. Suenan: LCD Soundsystem: 45:33 (pt. 2) John Talabot: Destiny (feat. Pional) Nicolas Jaar: Don't Break My Love The Comet Is Coming: CODE Carly Rae Jepsen: Bad Thing Twice The 1975: Part of the Band King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard: Hypertension Niños del Cerro: Esta Enorme Distancia (feat. Franz Mesko) Burial Exokind The LORD: Lefthand Lullaby, Pt. 1 The LORD: Lefthand Lullaby, Pt. 2 The LORD † Petra Haden: The End of Absence
2022-10-282h 03Resource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureThe Potato’s Role in Nutrition and the EnvironmentThe potato has long been recognized as a staple on the dinner plate in years past. But perceptions have changed over time. Even though the potato has long stood as a positive source of nutrients, we’re asking: Does the nutritional value of potatoes play a role in the world of resource positive agriculture? Are there missed associations between the environmental impact and human health impact of potatoes? In this episode, host John Mesko is joined by Potato USA’s Director of Nutrition and Industry Relations Bonnie Johnson, where they explore these questions and other crossovers between potato production and...
2022-10-2029 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 6: What it takes to Approach Sustainability with a Producer-Centric Mindset ft. Amy Sckoczlas ColeIt’s safe to say that terms like sustainable, regenerative and resilient are all terms that point agriculture in a positive direction. But what exactly does it take for producers to make a change in the way they operate to help fuel sustainable agriculture practices? And what does it mean to approach sustainability with a producer-centric mindset? In this episode, host John Mesko is joined by Amy Skoczlas Cole, Executive Vice President at Trust In Food, to explore these questions and share insights into farmers' shared hopes, fears and dreams.  Show Notes:https://potatosustainability.org/ep-6-pr...
2022-09-2030 minThe Option
The OptionEpisode 149 - Jon MeskoJohn Mesko is an American professional beach volleyball player, entrepreneur, commercial pilot and business owner. A former mountain bike racer (national downhill champ in 1995), he moved to the South Bay to compete on the beach scene in 2002. He has since then been in the top 15 for the better half of 2 decades and had played with and against the best talent in the world. A true renaissance man, having this highly intellectual human being on the podcast was nothing short of fun. Tune in, as we chat up the "Motherlode" tournament in Aspen, Colorado, fun venues to play, "standing volleyball," things...
2022-09-121h 31Resource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 5: Water Sustainability, Rooted in Good Agronomy with Mike NemethSustainability strategist and newly appointed lead of PSA’s water sustainability team, Mike Nemeth, joins host John Mesko to talk about all things water sustainability. Nemeth shares his career experiences in environmental stewardship, explains the differences and importance of water sustainability approaches, and shares some of the challenges in measuring and accounting for good on-farm water stewardship practices.   Show Notes: https://potatosustainability.org/ep-5-water-sustainability/ Connect with: Potato Sustainability Alliance on Twitter or LinkedIn John Mesko on Twitter or LinkedIn Mike Nemeth on LinkedIn
2022-08-2231 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 4: The Story Our Data TellsIn Episode 4 of the Resource Positive Agriculture Podcast, host John Mesko talks with Potato Sustainability Alliance (PSA) Data Specialist, Natalie Nesburg. Throughout the episode, Natalie shares with listeners an overview of the information PSA collects, where data is collected from, what kind of analysis PSA is currently doing with this data, and how it can positively impact growers. With the collection of all this data, there is an opportunity to share stories about PSA members' dedication and commitment to sustainability. Full Show Notes from this episode are available on the Potato Sustainability Alliance’s website.
2022-07-2716 minBeats, Brews & Buddies
Beats, Brews & BuddiesAlex Gross "Gross Licks Bro" | Beats, Brews & Buddies | Ep. 9Alex started music in 7th grade with a teacher named Ken Wilson, who was gracious enough to let Alex do chores to pay for lessons. He studied at University of Lynchburg for 2 years under Ed McKinis, Brian Mesko, Chris Sharpe, Chris McGee, and Johnson Scott. Alex then transferred to the Los Angeles College of Music, and took classes with Jerry Watts Jr., John Avila (of Oingo Boingo), Peter Boscovich, Key Kim, Marke Brown, Tim Landers (Billy Cobham, Al di Meloa), Steve Jenkins, and Steve Billman. He has been in ensembles directed by Mitch Foreman (Mahavishnu Orchestra), Brian Pezzone (Animaniacs...
2022-06-281h 09Resource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 3: The Inaugural PSA Summer SymposiumIn episode 3 of the Resource Positive Agriculture Podcast, host John Mesko talks about a new industry event coming this July, the Potato Sustainability Alliance Summer Symposium. This Symposium will bring members, non-members, and working groups together to discuss the future of the PSA program and some of the changes that will be made to keep the work that PSA is doing at the forefront of sustainability. PSA Symposium sponsors, Jolyn Rasmussen from J.R. Simplot and Bill Orr from 1, 4Group discuss the importance of the Symposium and why they wanted to get involved. This episode's full show notes are...
2022-06-2020 minSpud Smart Podcast
Spud Smart PodcastUsing Fertilizer on Your Spud Fields Sustainably – A Spud Smart Roundtable Webinar & PodcastWith more potato processing companies pushing for regenerative agriculture and other sustainable growing practices you may be wondering how the fertilizer you use is affected? In this webinar experts from the fertilizer industry explain how you can use fertilizer sustainably on your farm. Experts from the fertilizer and potato industries take you through the 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program and share information on what you can do on your farm to use fertilizer in a more sustainable way. What is Fertilizer Canada’s 4R Nutrient Stewardship Program? It’s a sustainable farming program that teaches growers to use...
2022-06-1650 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 2: More Than Just Increasing Yields. Agriculture Can Take a Positive TurnIn episode 2 of the Resource Positive Agriculture podcast, host John Mesko sits down with Erika Wagner, Potato Crop Manager of Yara North America, and Brady Stover, Sales Agronomist of Yara North America. They share with us how the food chain continues to be under pressure to produce enough food for a growing population while also reducing its environmental footprint. Yara North America is taking on this challenge by working to develop an Incubator Farm Network, which helps farmers combat many of the challenges they face trying to keep up with demand. In addition, Yara is working toward growing a nature-positive...
2022-05-2024 minResource Positive Agriculture
Resource Positive AgricultureEp. 1: What is Resource Positive Agriculture?In episode 1 of the Resource Positive Agriculture podcast, Potato Sustainability Alliance Executive Director John Mesko describes and shares the meaning behind resource positive agriculture. Words like sustainable, organic, and regenerative often have evolving or confusing meanings and more times than not people will interpret the definitions and purposes in different ways. Now is the time to keep focused on the long term goal: moving agriculture forward in a positive way. Resource positive agriculture describes what we all want, an agriculture system which makes full and responsible use of the natural world and honors the scientific, technological, and societal advances we've...
2022-04-1809 minEye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes
Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things PotatoesPotato Industry Sustainability: Learning, Creating, and Telling our StorySustainability and climate change continue to be a part of the conversation, both in policy discussions and within the potato supply chain. During Potato Expo 2022, we sat down with two of the industry's sustainability leaders who are working to ensure the potato industry remains at the front of agriculture’s sustainability success story.Guests: John Mesko, Executive Director, Potato Sustainability AllianceMike Wenkel, COO, National Potato CouncilThe Eye on Potatoes Podcast is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry’s complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmat...
2022-04-1227 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJohn Mesko – The Legacy of Soil Health PartnershipIn this final episode of The People of Soil Health podcast, host and SHP Senior Director John Mesko reflects on the legacy of Soil Health Partnership, the people who have made our work possible and how the organization's impact will live on for many years to come.
2021-05-2512 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthTrey Hill – Experimenting with Carbon MarketsTrey Hill is the co-owner and operator of Harborview Farms in Maryland, and he's been part of the SHP farmer network since 2017. Trey was recently featured in an article in The Washington Post focused on carbon credits and, in this episode, he sits down with host John Mesko to talk about how he got involved in that work. If you're interested in farmers' role in the climate change discussion, this is an episode you'll want to tune into! 
2021-05-1826 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthChris Gaesser – Getting Creative to Make Cover Crops Cost EffectiveHost John Mesko sits down with Iowa farmer Chris Gaesser to discuss creative ways to make cover crops cost effective for your farm. Chris started working with SHP in 2016 and was one of the seven farmers featured in our recent report, Conservation’s Impact on the Farm Bottom Line.
2021-05-1123 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthNick Ward – Setting Yourself Up for Soil Sampling SuccessIn this episode of The People of Soil Health Podcast, host John Mesko sits down with Nick Ward, president of Ward Laboratories. The two discuss what Nick’s team looks for when testing soil samples, why soil samples should be pulled annually, and some helpful advice on when and how to pull your soil samples for the most accurate data sets.
2021-05-0423 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthKen Rosenow – Reducing the Risk of Adopting Conservation PracticesIn this episode of The People of Soil Health Podcast, host John Mesko sits down with Ken Rosenow – one of the SHP farmers who was instrumental in the creation of our recent report, Conservation's Impact on the Farm Bottom Line. Ken is the sixth generation on his family's farm in Wisconsin and shares how he embraces that history while evolving for the future.
2021-04-2023 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthElyssa McFarland – What's In Store for SHP?Host John Mesko is joined by his colleague and fellow leadership team member – SHP's Field Development Director, Elyssa McFarland. The pair discuss the history of the Soil Health Partnership, SHP's current focus, and the future goals and opportunities they see on the horizon. Episode Resources: Conservation's Impact on the Farm Bottom Line An update on the work and impact of SHP
2021-04-0623 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDaryl Maple – The Power of the On-Farm Learning ProcessHost John Mesko is joined by Daryl Maple, co-owner and operator of Maple Farms in north-central Indiana. Daryl discusses his five-year partnership with SHP and what they've learned while trialing different conservation practices – including reduced tillage and cover crops.
2021-03-2328 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthBoone McAfee – Using Research and Outreach to Expand Environmental Stewardship in NebraskaHost John Mesko is joined by Boone McAfee, director of research and stewardship for the Nebraska Corn Board, to discuss Boone's efforts around encouraging and providing education and resources to farmers as they improve environmental stewardship not only their individual operation, but in the agriculture industry as a whole. They talk through Boone's many partnership efforts on state and national initiatives related to supply chain sustainability, ag innovation, soil health and natural resources.
2021-03-0926 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthMaria Bowman & Vincent Gauthier – Why Digging Into Farm Financial Data Makes a Difference in Conservation AgricultureHost John Mesko is joined by SHP Lead Scientist Maria Bowman and Environmental Defense Fund Research Analyst Vincent Gauthier to discuss findings from their new report, Conservation's Impact on the Farm Bottom Line. They discuss the importance of collecting detailed financial information when talking about conservation practice adoption and some of the key takeaways from their study. You can find the full report now at soilhealthpartnership.org/farmfinance. 
2021-02-2341 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDr. Bianca Moebius-Clune – Focusing on Soil Health at NRCSHost John Mesko is joined by Dr. Bianca Moebius-Clune – Director of the Soil Health Division for the USDA NRCS – to learn more about the agency's work, how they partner with groups like SHP to help farmers implement soil health practices, and why she sees soil health benefits extending beyond agriculture.
2021-02-0923 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJoshlin & Addie Yoder – Sharing the Story of Conservation on the FarmHost John Mesko is joined by Missouri farmers Joshlin & Addie Yoder, who share more about their farm and the work they're doing with SHP. In this conversation, Joshlin and Addie dig into their journey back to farming after college, what receiving the 2020 Missouri Leopold Conservation Award meant to them, and how they are using a podcast and social media to share their story with the non-farming public.
2021-01-2619 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJohn Stewart – Innovative Approaches to Cover Crop SeedingHost, John Mesko, is joined by Soil Health Partnership Field Manager John Stewart to discuss a new program in Kentucky focused on new approaches to cover crop seeding. As part of an NRCS Conservation Innovation Grant (CIG), Stewart is working with farmers to trial alternative ways to apply cover crop seed in order to reduce passes across the field, saving time and money.
2021-01-1223 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJason Lay – Making the Most of the Resources You HaveHost John Mesko sits down with Illinois farmer Jason Lay to talk about his experience with conservation and soil health practices. Jason shares about the unique challenges and opportunities that come with farming near a population center, how and why he got involved with Soil Health Partnership's on-farm research program, and the evolution he's seen in how his landowners view soil health approaches on the ground he rents.
2020-12-2921 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthMikayla Tabert – Diversification and Innovation are Key at Trinity Creek RanchHost John Mesko is joined by SHP farmer Mikayla Tabert who, along with her family at Trinity Creek Ranch, have a diverse, multi-generational farm in Red Lake Falls, Minnesota. In their conversation, Mikayla and John discuss why Trinity Creek values diversification of both crops and livestock, the realities of farming in a colder region, why the family enrolled in on-farm research with SHP and how they continue to innovate to reach their goals. Trinity Creek Ranch is one of the most unique farming operations SHP partners with – we hope you enjoy this "behind the scenes" look at their approach.
2020-12-1516 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDr. Charles Rice – "New Science" of Soils and the Holy TrinityHost, John Mesko, is joined by Kansas State University professor Dr. Charles (Chuck) Rice to discuss the latest research in soil microbiology. Dr. Rice shares his thoughts on the "Holy Trinity" of soil health – carbon, microbes, and structure – and the role this trifecta can play in factors like water-holding capacity and soil carbon storage. This conversation includes a wealth of knowledge – one you'll want to tune in for!
2020-12-0131 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthBen Gleason – Soil Health Awareness is 'Mission Accomplished' at IA CornHost, John Mesko, is joined by Sustainable Program Manager for Iowa Corn, Ben Gleason, to talk about sustainability and soil health approaches in his state. Ben shares how Iowa farmers are incorporating reduced tillage and cover crops, as well as working on nutrient management strategies that protect water quality. He also shares the benefits of partnering with SHP to raise awareness of the importance of soil health practices.
2020-11-1723 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDr. Steve Wood – Accessible Data for Everyone with AgEvidenceHost, John Mesko, is joined by Dr. Steve Wood – Senior Scientist for Agriculture and Food Systems with The Nature Conservancy – to discuss a new research database: AgEvidence. This online dashboard brings together more than 16,000 data points from nearly 300 peer-reviewed studies to help farmers and other industry stakeholders learn more about the impact of various soil health practices. Wood shares how AgEvidence got started, its design and how he hopes it will help both researchers and farmers alike in the mission to build healthier soils.
2020-11-0328 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthLisa Kubik – Taking Consistent, Incremental Steps to Build Soil HealthHost, John Mesko, sits down with Lisa Kubik – SHP Field Manager in eastern Iowa – to talk about how the farmers she works with are approaching soil health through the lens of incremental change. They discuss a new SHP business case featuring Iowa farmer Roger Zylstra, as well as how Lisa's family is incorporating soil health practices (like reduced tillage, cover crops, and rotational cattle grazing) on their own farm. Business Case: Roger and Wesley Zylstra
2020-10-2021 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthKeith Byerly – How Relationships Build Soil HealthHost, John Mesko, sits down with Keith Byerly, SHP's Field Team Director–West, to talk about his experiences working with farmers in Nebraska and Kansas. Keith shares about his transition from agricultural retail to research and education with SHP. He also dives into farm data, irrigation, and the importance of relationships – regardless of what part of agriculture you touch.
2020-10-0637 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDarrick Steen – SHP Helps Farmers Dig Into Soil ScienceHost, John Mesko, sits down with Darrick Steen to learn how Missouri Corn and Missouri Soybean support the organizations' farmer members – especially when it comes to soil health and environmental stewardship. Darrick shares how he went from growing up on a turkey farm to helping crop farmers achieve success, how the Missouri Strip Trial Program impacts nutrient management in the region, and why he values tag-teaming with the Soil Health Partnership.
2020-09-2229 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthKent Solberg – Diversity in Crops, Farm Operations Empowers Soil HealthHost, John Mesko, sits down with Kent Solberg to uncover all the ways diversity in farming operations helps improve soil health. Kent Solberg is a livestock and grazing specialist for the Sustainable Farming Association, as well as a field consultant for Understanding Ag – all in addition to being a farmer himself. He is passionate about incorporating plant and livestock diversity into farms, in order to optimize environmental improvements, productivity and profitability. This is a in-depth and fascinating conversation about the far-reaching impact farming can have (locally and beyond) and one you won't want to miss.
2020-09-0845 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthRandy Dell – Equipping Farmers to Talk About Conservation on Rented GroundHost, John Mesko, talks with Randy Dell – soil health and nutrient strategy manager with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) – about the dynamics between farmers and landowners when it comes to discussing different conservation practices. They dive into the barriers that get in the way of these conversations, the demographics of non-operating landowners, and tools/best practices farmers can use when talking to their landowners about sustainability and conservation practices (including approaches to improving soil health).
2020-08-2521 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthWayne Honeycutt – Farmer Adoption of Best Soil Health Practices is KeyHost, John Mesko, talks with Wayne Honeycutt, CEO of the Soil Health Institute. They discuss what the Soil Health Institute is working on, including analyzing each aspect of soil health and figuring out how to increase farmer adoption. SHI is working on programs to quantify the business case for farmers and identify the best measurements and tools for farmers to select management practices that improve soil health. Show notes
2020-08-1131 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthDebbie Reed – Translating Consumer Preferences to Farmer OpportunitiesHost, John Mesko, talks with Debbie Reed, executive director of the Ecosystems Services Market Consortium (ESMC), a market designed to sell carbon, water quality and water quantity credits for the agriculture sector. The ESMC considers agriculture an incredibly important component of natural resource preservation and enhancement in our country and helps farmers capitalize on their environmental investments. Show notes
2020-07-2828 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJim Isermann – Cover Crop Report Yields Great Insight for SHPJim Isermann, SHP Field Manager for Northern Illinois and Wisconsin, talks with host John Mesko uncovering the first-ever 2019 Cover Crops Planting Report. The Cover Crop Planting Report consists of answers from 80 farmers that participated in SHP programs in 2019. Those 80 farmers live in eleven different states and provided information about the cover crops that they seeded last year. Listen in to learn more, and download the full 2019 Cover Crops Planting Report. Show notes
2020-07-1422 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthElyssa McFarland – Soil science is the new frontier in agricultureElyssa McFarland, Iowa farmer and SHP Development Manager talked with John Mesko about the future of soil health. As a farmer, she sees anecdotal changes on her farm due to the soil health management practices she's incorporated. As a researcher, she is really interested in being able to measure and track the changes and tie them to outcomes on the farm. In Elyssa's mind, soil health is the new frontier in agriculture. Show notes
2020-06-3020 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthJay Watson - Why soil health is a win-win-win situationJay Watson, Sourcing Sustainability Engagement Manager for General Mills, chats with host John Mesko about why General Mills is so invested in soil health. He believes focusing on soil health and improving natural resources is a win-, win-, win for the producers, for the environment, and for downstream food companies.  Episode show notes
2020-06-1631 minThe People of Soil Health
The People of Soil HealthPipa Eilas - Allies in conservationAs Director of Agriculture for The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in North America, Pipa Elias leads an interdisciplinary team of experts in a collaborative approach to help producers meet the growing demand for food while protecting critical lands and waters. The People of Soil Health Podcast host John Mesko and Pipa discuss the opportunity for agriculture to create solutions.  TNC believes farmers are among their greatest allies in conservation.  "Our vision is a future in which both people and nature thrive. To me there is not a better connection between people and nature than ag...
2020-04-2123 minComprido Akadémia Podcast
Comprido Akadémia PodcastEp. 05. - Ágh CsabaÁgh Csaba! Ha csak egy podcastot hallgatsz meg mostanában, akkor az EZ legyen. Tarts velük, ahogy elkalandozunk egy gyermekkori nyitott hasfallal való élettől, a búvárkodáson keresztül, egészen az olimpikonok felkészítéséig, amiben Csaba jeleskedik. A lélekről, tudatalattiról, intuícióról és ezek szerepéről is az edzés kapcsán szót ejtünk! . Hallgass értéket! . Csaba könyvlistája Sport témakörben: Dávid Kornél: Az egyetlen magyar NBA-játékos M.Kiss Csaba - Kásás Tamás: KÁSA Meskó Zóltán: Meskó, az NFL első kéz...
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