Best Division Of Agriculture Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 143: Tips for Winter Prep 46:29

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Today's episode is an overview and discussion of prepping hives for winter. For supporting Patrons, I've also made a checklist (and printable PDF) as well as compiled several links for more info on the issues and the methods. Not a supporting patron yet? Please join us below! kind regards, Leigh -- https://www.patreon.com/fiveapple Not a supporting…

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You’re Not Alone, Part 2: Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities with the Farmer Angel Network 22:15

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Dorothy Harms and Vicky Meinholz, two of the leaders of the Farmer Angel Network, continue their conversation with the Wisconsin Farm Center’s Karen Endres about suicide prevention and the importance of hope in rural communities. Farmer Angel Network was created after the loss of Dorothy and Vicki’s friend, Leon Statz, who died by suicide. Since th…

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You’re Not Alone, Part 1: Suicide Prevention in Rural Communities with the Farmer Angel Network 27:59

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Dorothy Harms and Vicky Meinholz, two of the leaders of the Farmer Angel Network, join “Rural Realities” to share their story and mission. The network was created after the loss of their friend, Leon Statz, who died by suicide. Since then, Dorothy and Vicky have dedicated themselves to supporting farmer mental health through education, outreach, an…

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Justin Lucas- The Fall Transition 1:13:54

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Let's head down to the Tennessee River and talk about the fall Transition with Justin Lucas. The fall is a time of year when things are changing and we talk with Justin about how to change with them.By BUTV

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Brandon Lester- The Power Of The Punching Rod 54:11

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This is a fun one, Punching. It's arguably one of the most fun techniques to fish when its right and we have a long time bass u speaker and friend Brandon Lester on to talk about it!By BUTV

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Ep 142 Bee Amazement: the discoveries of Karl von Frisch 44:30

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Some days you just need some amazement and that's what I found in learning about what researcher Karl von Frisch demonstrated in the first half of the 1900s about how bees see, how they navigate (!) , and what they are telling each other (!!) with the dances they do. Equally fascinating is how he managed to design experiments to confirm and prove i…

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057 October Live with Luke and Joe 33:53

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Send us a text Luke and Joe are live talking about carrot and beet tractor scale production and winter cover crops. Visit https://arkansasorganicag.uada.edu/events/ for more details about the Organic Farming 101 In-Service Training in Searcy on November 4th and the Organic Farm Tour at Dripping Springs Garden on November 9th. Find us online at Arka…

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Ep 141 Bees & Big Ag from Michael Palmer's view 54:01

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Today's episode starts with a rambling overview of how things are around here in the beeyard from hive beetles to one year mark from the WNC floods. Then a discussion of a YouTube interview with the legendary Vermont beekeeper for 50 years, Michael Palmer who says being "near row crops" is seriously hurting his beekeeping in a severe new way. Then …

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Chris Johnston - Back to Back AOY Champion 49:54

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Consistency. That is the key word when it comes to taking home an aoy title. Chris Johnston has now done this twice, and it happened to be in back to back years. Listen along and find out exactly how Chris got it done.By BUTV

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Bryan Schmitt - The River King 1:39:13

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How do you cultivate a winner? Bryan Schmitt wins at a rate in professional fishing that is second to none. If you ask Bryan though it is not all about catching the fish, the mental approach is key. Listen along as we dive into exactly how Bryan stays so mentally sharp and keeps finding himself in the winners circle.…

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056 Organic Soybeans with Lanny Ashlock 15:04

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Send us a text Lanny Ashlock from The Natural Soybean and Grain Alliance joins the show to talk organic soybean production and the status of their OREI funded conventional tillage and no-till systems. Register for the October 14th field day. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTube…

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Ep 140 Vitamin C for bees?? 49:29

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In today's podcast, how a backyard experiment led me to find a bunch of research to back up that Vit C added to bee syrup can make a difference for bee health! Plus what's up in the bee yard, wonderful email from listeners, and the usual wandering tangents that somehow all relate to bees! kind regards, Leigh PS. Patrons: watch for your exclusive po…

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"Suicide & Mental Health are REAL Problems on the Farm” with Sara Kohlbeck, Director of the Division of Suicide Prevention at the Medical College of Wisconsin 30:50

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In September each year we recognize world suicide prevention day on September 10. In recognizing this we are sharing a previous episode with Dr. Sara Kohlbeck, a suicide prevention advocate. Farmers and their families constantly experience business challenges that can lead to additional stress, mental health issues, and even suicide. Sara Kohlbeck,…

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055 September Live with Luke and Joe 42:35

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Send us a text Luke and Joe talk about choosing the right cover crops for next years crop plan, upcoming events, and tractorizing your hand tool scale farm. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Ep 139 Pollen! A deeper dive 36:39

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Hope you enjoy this podcast geek out on pollen and its uses in the hive and how critical it is to the colony's success. Patrons: If you have any portions you would enjoy knowing more about, just let me know and I'll share the links to the sites and presentations I used to research this episode! Wishing you all a beautiful Fall season, a generous fa…

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Trey Mckinney - Sophmore Season Recap 1:22:16

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Welcome back to the show Trey McKinney! It has been a couple years since we last had a chance to talk with Trey and a lot has come along in his career since then. Listen along as we break things down on some of his ways he stays so consistent on the water. Join Bass U: www.bassu.tv Save on Tackle: https://tackle.bassu.tv…

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054 Midwest Weed Management Field Day Review 20:46

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Send us a text In this episode, I recap my observations from the Midwest Mechanical Field Day in Ames, IA. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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September Bass Fishing - Bryan Thrift 54:39

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Welcome back to the show Bryan Thrift. On this weeks show were talking about how to catch bass during arguably the most challenging month of the year, September. Listen along as we break down some of Bryans strategies for catching the biggest bass in the lake this time of year. Become a BU Member: www.bassu.tv Save on Tackle: https://tackle.bassu.t…

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Ep 138: The Bear Story & BONUS audio bookmark for Patrons 23:52

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Today I'll tell you the unfortunate bear story and how the hives are doing...then, the full episode continues on Patreon with the bonus audio I've promised patrons: an explainer on how the age distribution in a colony (the topic of the last ABJ article I read to you) impacts your beekeeping and the health of the hive, including some important Augus…

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Skeet Reese - Hall of Fame Path To Success 1:39:29

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Welcome back to Bass U Live, on this weeks show we welcome in Skeet Reese to celebrate his amazing career and retirement. What does retirement look like for Skeet? Listen along to find out. Become a BU Member: www.bassu.tv Save on Tackle: https://tackle.bassu.tvBy BUTV

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Supporting Wisconsin Agriculture: Inside the Wisconsin Farm Center with JoAnn Peterson 18:02

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JoAnn Peterson's passion for Wisconsin agriculture runs deep—from her roots in a Wisconsin farm family to her current role as an Ag Program Specialist at the Wisconsin Farm Center. Whether educating young people about farming, helping producers evaluate their financials, or connecting farmers with essential resources, JoAnn has dedicated her profes…

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Lessons to the Elites - Tucker Smith 1:33:22

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Tucker Smith is a Bassmaster Elite Series Rookie and Champion. He joins Bass University Live to share what he has learned through the course the Elite Series season, and how the Bassmaster Opens prepared him to be successful on the highest stage. Become a BU Member: www.bassu.tv Save on Tackle: https://tackle.bassu.tv…

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053 August Live with Karen and Joe 32:46

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Send us a text In the August live episode, Karen Maldenado joins the show to talk about keeping plants alive and healthy during the summer and getting ready for fall planting. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Ep 137 August Tips 31:36

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It's my least favorite month of beekeeping, August, aka Grumpy Bee Month. Here are some tips to help you and the bees get through it the best we all can. Kind regards to you all and patrons, you keep this all going: Thank you! --Leigh -- Not a patron yet? You are warmly invited to become a Friend of Five Apple on Patreon to join the folks who make …

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Lucas Lindsay - Bass Opens Division 1 AOY 1:27:07

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Welcome back to Bass University we welcome Lucas Lindsay to the show. Lucas secured the title of Division 1 AOY in the Bassmaster Opens.By BUTV

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052 - Organic Transition Mid Year Review With Cailin 33:44

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Send us a text Cailin Irby, CAFF Farm Manager, joins the show to talk about the goods and the bads of organic transition year 1! Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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"Building Trust as a Foundation for Assisting with Transition Planning” with Nikki Lennart, New Wisconsin Farm Center Team Member 17:03

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From working with beginning farmers to helping farmers navigate the process of transferring farms from one generation to the next or transitioning from one type of agriculture to another, Nikki Lennart is ready for the call. Nikki joined the Wisconsin Farm Center team in June as an Ag Program Specialist. She connected with her colleague, Karen Endr…

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Bassmaster College National Champs- Garret Smith and Andrew Blanton 1:22:43

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College Bassmaster National Champions. Welcome to Bass U Live this week we sit down and break down how Garret and Andrew took home the title at Lake Hartwell.By BUTV

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Smallmouth Specialist- Scott Dobson 1:22:47

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With the northern swing approaching we decided to sit down and talk with accomplished tournament angler and smallmouth specialist Scott Dobson.By BUTV

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051 Weed mgmt series part 10 small seeded crops 24:41

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Send us a text Part 10 and the final episode of the weed management series. In this episode I wrap up the series with a discussion on cultivation tools for small seeded crops. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Ep 136 Post-conference ramble 39:06

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Ep 136 Post-conference ramble A few thoughts after a day of the NC State Beekeepers Association summer conference day last Saturday / Back Care Tips / Details of the why and how of feeding in summer-dearth or to get comb drawn out / and general bee ramblings! Are you looking for the notes on the presentation I gave at the conference on "Smart Split…

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050 Weed mgmt series part 9 bare ground large seeds and transplants 14:36

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Send us a text In this episode I talk about cultivating transplants and large seeded crops. This is part 9 of the weed management series! Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Ott Defoe- Potomac River Champion 1:28:34

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Welcome back to bass u live a core river rat, Ott Defoe. It is no surprise for Ott to take home yet another major win and it just so happens to be on a tidal river. We dive into the details on how Ott got the job done on the mighty Potomac!By BUTV

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049 July Live with Luke and Joe 47:16

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Send us a text Luke and Joe talk seasonal updates. This episode air live on the CAFF Facebook and YouTube channels. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Rooted in Resilience, Growing in Grace: An Update with Sydni Mell 40:37

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Growing up on a farm can be stressful, but it also helps develop resiliency. In this update episode, we reconnect with Sydni Mell, who experienced a life-changing farm accident as a college freshman that left her paralyzed and without the use of her legs. Despite this, Sydni graduated from UW–Madison in May 2025 with her Bachelor of Science degree …

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048 Weed Mgmt Series Episode 8 Plasticulture 12:52

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Send us a text My thoughts on tools and best practices for cultivating the edge of plastic mulch without tearing it! Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Andrew Loberg- East Meets West 1:44:11

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Welcome back to the show Elite Series Rookie Andrew Loberg. Coming from the west coast Andrew has made his way through the opens to the highest level of the sport.By BUTV

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Keith Poche- Off The Grid MLF Champion 1:20:38

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Welcome back to the show Keith Poche. Off the grid is Keiths style and thats what were diving into today!By BUTV

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047 Weed Mgmt Series Part 7 - Toolbar, shanks, and shovels 23:21

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Send us a text In this episode we cover cultivator toolbars, shanks, and shovel. What's on the market and what do they do. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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046 June Live with Luke and Joe 50:17

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Send us a text Luke and Joe travel around the CAFF farm talking about pests, tomatoes, cover crops, and more! This episode aired live on YouTube and Facebook. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture

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Ep 135 Bee Radio Reader: Division of Labor in a Colony, part 2 (ABJ March 2024) 31:36

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Part 2 of a radio-reader episode of Kayla deJong's March 2024 article on the division of labor in a colony. It's fascinating to remember the many roles the bees move through in a lifetime! If you are a subscriber to American Bee Journal you can read the article in the digital archives : https://americanbeejournal.com/ If you are not a subscriber th…

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Scott Canterbury- Fishing Flooded Conditions 1:12:27

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Welcome back to bass u live Scott Canterbury. Fresh off a win fishing the NPFL we break down how to handle a flooded lake and catch big bass.By BUTV

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Nick Hatfield Heavy Hitters Champion 1:23:23

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Welcome back to the show Nick Hatfield. Now a heavy hitters champion to add to his resume. Listen along as we break down with Nick how it all went down.By BUTV

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Ep 134 Bee Radio Reader: Division of Labor in a Colony, part 1 (ABJ March 2024) 25:44

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A radio-reader episode of Kayla deJong's article in American Bee Journal March 2024 on the division of labor in a colony. It's fascinating to remember the many roles the bees move through in a lifetime! This is part one of two. If you are a subscriber to American Bee Journal you can read the article in the digital archives : https://americanbeejour…

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Keys To Consistent Angling- Jay Przekurat 1:37:02

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Arguably the most consistent professional angler on tour right now Jay joins the show to talk about how he stays so consistent in the professional angling world.By BUTV

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Ep 133 Queen Excluders: the good the bad etc 44:54

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Ep 133 Queen Excluders: the good the bad etc-- A wonderful patron asked that I talk about the pros and cons of using queen excluders so that is the subject of today's episode. Detailed show notes (all the resources I used to prepare today's episode) are available for patrons for further exploration of the MANY opinions on this piece of equipment. h…

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Cultivating Gratitude on the Farm 9:56

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In this episode of Rural Realities, Part 4 of our special series for Mental Health Month, host Karen Endres of the Wisconsin Farm Center shares how a simple daily gratitude practice can help farmers stay positive through the ups and downs of agriculture. Life on the farm isn’t easy but taking a few minutes each day to focus on what’s going right ca…

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Bait Modifications: Epic Eric & Rob Jordan 1:45:41

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Bait modifications back by popular demand! Epic Eric and Rob Jordan are back on the pod from Xtreme lure creation and the bass lab! Lets talk about bait modifications.By BUTV

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Drew Gill: The Power Of The Neko 1:42:56

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One of the fastest rising young stars in the sport Drew Gill joins the podcast to talk with us about his strategies with a Neko Rig.By BUTV

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045 Live with Luke and Joe May 39:31

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Send us a text Luke and Joe discuss spring nitrogen assessment, mulches, and cabbage moth! This episode was recorded live on Facebook and YouTube. Find us online at ArkansasOrganic.org Center for Arkansas Farms and Food YouTubeBy Division-of-Agriculture