From corn farmer to cowboy, we want to hear voices that know western life and agricultural ties. Each week, we will be speaking with various leaders, businesspeople, policy makers, advocates, personalities, and everyone in between. You see, we're not just passionate about agriculture, but we’re interested in showcasing the people who feed America and getting to know what they’re all about! This podcast is hosted by Aidan Datteri, a past Colorado FFA State Officer and fifth-generation agricul ...
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Colorado FFA Foundation Podcasts

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WOW! Ep. 5: 2025 National Officer Candidate Ryer Roberts- Talking Deep about the Blue Jacket and So Much More
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1:12:19Shoot us a text! Ryer is the kind of guy who knows how to be serious and professional, but he's also the type of guy who switches up the conversation and tosses out the funniest joke you've ever heard in the blink of an eye. We're pretty sure you'll see that and so much more from him on this episode full of laughs and deep-cutting wisdom, which is …
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WOW! Ep. 4 Country Music and More- Liza Jo
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1:03:55Shoot us a text! On this week's episode, we're kicking off our boots and pulling up a chair with a truly unique talent: Liza Jo. She's not your typical rising star, and her story is as compelling as her music. Before she was captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Liza Jo was leading the charge as a past FFA State Presi…
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WOW! Ep. 1: Rachel Gabel-Stories Matter
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1:06:37Shoot us a text! Welcome to the Way Out West! Podcast, we are so happy to have you here! On our first episode, we have Rachel Gabel, a longtime agriculture writer and the assistant editor of The Fence Post Magazine. She writes exclusively about the agriculture industry and primarily about protein production. She lives in northeastern Colorado, wher…
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WOW! Ep. 2: CO FFA State Officers- Maddux Chapman, Thomas Schaal, & Kaitlyn Fenton
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1:04:04Shoot us a text! In this episode, we get to hear from 3 of the 10 Colorado FFA State Officers: Kaitlyn Fenton, Thomas Schaal, and Maddux Chapman. Each officer recorded a one-on-one 20-minute segment to make up this episode, allowing us to meet the very people who instill leadership from the ground up in the youth of agriculture. Jump in to hear how…
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WOW! Ep. 3: The Owl of Colorado- Shannon Baylie
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1:14:25Shoot us a text! For the last of the 3 launch episodes, we have brought on the Colorado State FFA Advisor, Shannon Baylie. Shannon was a State FFA Officer in 2011 before attending Colorado State University and majoring in agriculture education. She started her teaching career in Brush, Colorado, in 2014 and then moved to Windsor High School in 2017…
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