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Farmside Chat

Dec 7, 2020

What does it take to grow the “perfect” Christmas tree? Johnny Wishon, owner of Wishon Evergreens in Sparta, North Carolina, joins AFBF President Duvall to discuss what happens the other 364 days a year to grow our favorite holiday centerpieces.


Nov 2, 2020

What are the key issues facing farm country leading up to the election? What is the importance of the rural vote? Sara Wyant, president of Agri-Pulse Communications, and Cody Lyon, AFBF’s managing director of advocacy and political affairs programs, join AFBF President Zippy Duvall to discuss.


Oct 5, 2020

Farm strength takes many forms and our rural communities are stronger when we come together to prioritize our mental health. AFBF President Zippy Duvall sits down with California farmer Tara Beaver Coronado and Colorado Farm Bureau Executive Vice President to discuss what tools and outlets are available to address...


Sep 7, 2020

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, employee safety and the security of the food supply have been top priorities of farmers and food companies as the challenges of this crisis have unfolded. FMI President and CEO Leslie Sarasin and South Carolina farmer Chalmers Carr chat with AFBF President Duvall about what’s next as...


Jul 6, 2020

Farmers can't do the work of sustainability alone but rely on partnerships with innovative researchers and companies to provide the latest tools and technology for reducing their environmental footprint. Bayer crop scientist Dr. Calvin Treat and OptimaBio engineer Mark Maloney chat with AFBF President Zippy Duvall...