Episodes
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In this episode, Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker welcome Purdue Ag Econ alum and 2024 APEX award winner James Joshua to the podcast! James Joshua currently serves as Vice President of Procurement at Diversified Foods & Seasonings and is a previous Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ocean Hero award winner. Listen as they dive into conversations surrounding food procurement and sustainability, challenges, opportunities, and the influence of technology on the industry.
James Joshua serves as the Vice President of Procurement at Diversified Foods & Seasonings, overseeing food and packaging expenses. He is the winner of the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) Ocean Hero award for his support and for bringing awareness to the sustainably sourced Filet O Fish at McDonald's. He graduated from Purdue with a Master's in Agricultural Economics in 2004. He currently serves on the Purdue Ag Alumni Board and previously served on the Purdue Dean of Agriculture Advisory Council. James was recently awarded the 2024 Purdue Ag Econ APEX Award. The APEX Award, presented by the Department of Agricultural Economics, is in recognition of those individuals with a strong connection to the department who have made outstanding contributions in their fields. It is the highest honor given by the department and represents the convergence of accomplishment in the lives of our honorees.
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Ken and Shelby discuss entrepreneurship and the evolving industry of Agricultural Marketing with Purdue Alum Travis Martin. Travis discusses the importance of being a life-long learner, challenges his business has encountered, and more about his professional journey from Purdue graduate to entrepreneur.
Travis Martin graduated from Purdue with a BS in Agribusiness Management in 2014. During his time at Purdue, he was involved in Old Masters, Mortar Board, a founding member of Purdue Ag Week Taskforce, Gimlet Honorary, Ag Ambassadors and more. Travis was also recently invited back to campus as a 2024 Rising Professional. Currently, he is the founder and owner of Imagine Content and Consulting, as well as the creator of AFA’s Magnetic Ag Newsletter.
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Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock had the wonderful opportunity to sit down with the Holt brothers. Dr. Mattew Holt is a Purdue Ag Econ grad for both his bachelors and master’s study, and a recent recipient of the 2024 Distinguished Agriculture Alumni Awards. He is currently a professor and Department Head of Agricultural and Applied Economics at Virginia Tech. His brother, Dr. Mark Holt received his doctorate in Veterinary Medicine here at Purdue and is currently the President and CEO at First Farmers Bank & Trust. Enjoy this amazing conversation full of reflection, advice, and Boiler up!
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Here in Tippecanoe County, we have been hearing a lot about the LEAP Project and water issues that have arisen as a result of its planning. Ken and Colby had a chance to talk with Dr. Jane Frankenberger who is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue and studies water use and quality issues about the project and related policies and concerns. You can read more about LEAP here: https://www.iedc.in.gov/leap-lebanon and about Dr. Frankenberger here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/~frankenb/. Dr. Frankenberger helps us understand the water policies in Indiana and highlights some of the community concerns about water use from Wabash River.
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Description: Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker are joined by Brent Bible, a Purdue Ag Economics Alum and seasoned agricultural policy advocate, to discuss the Farm Bill, Purdue's influence, conservation efforts in policy, and the Growing Climate Solutions Act. In this episode, you'll hear from Brent's personal experiences, roles, and perspectives, and get advice for how to get started in a similar career path.
Brent Bible graduated from Purdue University in 1998 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a retired Indiana State Police trooper and the current owner and managing partner of Stillwater Farms, as well as the chairman of the Tipmont REMC board. Brent continues to give back to the university and is a member of the Purdue President’s council advisory board, Purdue Farm Policy Study Group, FSCL Advisory Counsel, Farmhouse Fraternity advisor, and alumni advisor for the Purdue Grand Prix organization. In 2023, he was also the recipient of the Student Life Service Award.
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In this episode, Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker sit down with AFA Ambassador, Eion Stephens, and Campus Liaison, Elizabeth Byers, to discuss their involvement with the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) organization. They discuss Purdue's attendance at the recent Leaders Conference, involvements in agriculture institutes, and opportunities the organization provides for students.
Eion Stephens is a Senior at Purdue University majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Systems Management (ASM). He is involved in Agribusiness club, Collegiate Farm Bureau Club and currently serves as the Purdue University campus ambassador for AFA (Ag Future of America)
Elizabeth Byers is the Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Transformational Education where she strives to help all undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture achieve one learning experience outside of the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, club leadership and more. She advises Purdue Agricultural Council on campus and is a campus liason for Purdue at AFA Leaders Conference.
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Ken and Colby talk with Dr. Brenna Ellison, Associate Professor and Director of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Program, about the studying in agricultural economics at Purdue and the opportunities and careers available. You can visit the Purdue Ag Econ Department at www.agecon.purdue.edu to find out more about academic opportunities.
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Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker sit down with Amy Mrozinski, a Purdue alumna and the Senior Director of Sales-West at Grande Cheese. Amy actively returns to Purdue each semester, offering support and insights to students enrolled in AgEcon 331.
In this episode, Amy discusses her journey from Purdue, gratitude and motivation to return to AgEcon331, and her expansive career in the food industry.
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Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock host Purdue alum Dr. Aaron Staples to discuss the results from recent research he was involved in which looked at the transition to cage-free production. In this episode, find out about some of the findings from this study along with challenges, opportunities, and perceptions of cage-free production.
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In this episode, hosts Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker discuss the economics of Thanksgiving with Purdue Professor Dr. Joseph Balagtas. Dr. Balagtas provides insights into fluctuating prices of Thanksgiving essentials, analyzes consumer strategies, and discusses how outside disruptions can impact the costs of a meal.
Dr. Joseph Balagtas is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and the Interim Director of the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS). His research focuses on the industrial organization of agricultural markets, agricultural and food policy, poverty, and food security.
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Ken Foster and Colby Smock talk with Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, Dr. Tom Hertel, to discuss his Purdue experience and recent receipt of the Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land Grant Award. In this podcast, Dr. Hertel reflects on what his time here at Purdue has meant to him and leaves us all with heartfelt advice on pushing boundaries and learning about yourself along the way.
Link to Tom's award seminar: https://bit.ly/47rnKDq
Passcode to view: aP%dK5pD
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Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock are joined by Dr. Kwamena Quagrainie and Dr. Jen-Yi Huang to discuss aquaponics and midwestern seafood production. Dive deep into this podcast to learn more about Purdue’s USDA funded “When Blue is Green” project and be sure to check out their newly launched website at https://ag.purdue.edu/department/foodsci/big-project/index.html.
Follow the project on:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenblueisgreenproject/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whenblueisgreen-project/
X: https://twitter.com/WBlueIsGreen
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The official Purdue ice cream, Boiler Chips, has quickly become a fan favorite since its release in early September. In this episode, Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker sat down with two of its creators, Allison Kingery and Teresa King, to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this sweet treat came to be.
Allison Kingery is the Managing Director of Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI), and oversees Skidmore Product Development Laboratory, the certified commercial kitchen located within Nelson Hall of Food Science.
Teresa King is a current junior majoring in food science, she is involved in Food Science Club and Food Science Envoys, and also helped to work on the creation of Boiler Chips.
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Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker interview Todd Kuethe, Purdue Ag Econ Professor and Schrader Chair in Farmland Economics. Kuethe discusses his personal research experience, the Purdue Ag Econ honors research program, and the importance of student involvement in research opportunities.
Students interested in getting involved in agricultural economics research can contact Dr. Todd Kuethe [email protected] or talk with their academic advisor.
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Dr. Ken Foster and Colby Smock are joined by a panel of experts, including Nate Mosier, Denise Scarborough, and Ben Forsythe to discuss all things "Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition!"
Get ready for a glimpse into all the competition entails, from both a student and industry viewpoint.
Teams begin forming in the Fall semester and the 2023 Call Out date is September 20th. For more information about the Purdue Student Soybean Innovation Competition, visit: https://engineering.purdue.edu/ABE/academics/competitions
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The 20-member Purdue Ag Week Task Force has been hard at work preparing for this year's events. The event, which takes place each spring on Purdue's campus, showcases the agriculture industry and Purdue agriculture! Dr. Valerie Kilders and Abby Meier sat down with the Purdue Ag Week Task Force members to learn more about what goes into planning and preparing for this annual event.
Purdue Ag Week 2023 will take place on Memorial Mall, April 10-14, 9am to 3pm. Be sure to stop by to check out all the fun activities! You can find more information about the event at: https://www.instagram.com/purdueagweek/
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This week, Dr. Valerie Kilders and Courtney Rodkey are joined by one of Purdue Agriculture's 2023 Distinguished Ag Alumni. Dr. Paul Patterson! Paul discusses his career path after graduating from Purdue and provides advice to current students.
Dr. Paul Patterson is currently serving as the Dean of the College of Agriculture at Auburn University and the Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University in 1987 and 1994, respectively.
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