Modern Farming
Welcome to Modern Farming, the new podcast brought to you by the Green Jean Foundation. Join us each week, as we dive into different ways to think about agricultural production - looking at some methods to revolutionize what we do. The Modern Farming Podcast features a diverse panel of hosts and covers a wide range of topics. Our exclusive interviews with industry leaders, innovative discussions, and groundbreaking insights are something you won’t want to miss. But we’re more than just a podcast. The Green Jean Foundation is dedicated to fostering a deep appreciation for agriculture and expanding knowledge to young minds. We provide schools with the necessary tools for students to have hands-on learning opportunities that connect to agriculture.
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- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 41
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Unlocking the Power of Biochar with Phil Blom
In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Phil Blom, CEO of Terra Char, to dive deep into the transformative world of biochar. As a pioneer in expanding our understanding and applications o…
Steve Suau on Soil, Water, and the Future of Sustainability
In this episode, we sit down with Stephen Suau, a registered professional engineer with over 40 years of experience in watershed, stormwater, nutrient, and water demand management across southwest Fl…
Chasing Springtime with Barry Tenso: Migratory Beekeeping and Drones in Modern Agriculture
n this engaging episode, we sit down with Barry Tenso, a first-generation commercial beekeeper who turned a backyard hobby into a thriving operation of more than 3,000 colonies. What started in 2015 …
From Fish Tanks to Farmer's Markets: How STEM Transforms Learning with Jenn Marcoux
Meet Jenn Marcoux, a passionate educator who has been inspiring young minds in Brevard Public Schools for over 20 years. Now serving as the STEM Coordinator at Viera Elementary, Jenn brings science t…
Soil, Sensors, and Savings: Advancing Agriculture with Dr. Akshara Athelly
In this episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Akshara Athelly, a scientist whose roots in agriculture run deep—her passion for farm management was inspired by her father, a farm…
Hands in the Dirt, Eyes on the Future: Teaching Ag with Emily Ralston
In this inspiring episode of the Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Emily Ralston, a third-year middle school ag teacher and FFA advisor at Lincoln Memorial Middle School in Manatee County, Flo…
More Than a Pretty Bird: Purposeful Poultry Breeding and Exhibition with Jeff Duguay
In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Dr. Jeff Duguay, a lifelong poultry enthusiast, wildlife biologist, and Director of Game Species Management for the Louisiana Department of Wildlif…
Samantha Watson on Building Bridges in Okeechobee: One Chamber's Role in Ag, Youth, and Community
In this episode of The Modern Farming Podcast, we sit down with Samantha Watson, Executive Director of the Chamber of Commerce of Okeechobee County. Samantha shares insights into how agriculture, tou…
Cultivating Character: 4H Youth In Action
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In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with three incredible student leaders from Florida’s 4-H program to explore how youth agriculture education is shaping t…
Beyond the Barn: David Hafner on Leadership, Innovation, and the Modern 4H Experience
In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with David Hafner, the Martin County 4-H Agent and head of the Florida 4-H State Ambassador Committee. From growing up on a horse ranch to bec…
Chris DeCubellis Talks Extension, Education, and the Power of 4-H
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Chris DeCubellis, a seasoned farmer, rancher, and Associate State 4-H Program Leader with the University of Florida’s IFAS Extension. Chris brings a lifeti…
From Student to Steward: Teaching and Trailblazing with Stacy Young
In this inspiring episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Stacy Young, a powerhouse educator and advocate for agricultural literacy and hands-on learning. Stacy is the agriculture teacher and FFA…
Middle School, Major Impact: How Emilyn Sharpless' Ag Programs is Growing Leaders
In this episode, we’re joined by Emilyn Sharpless, a dynamic agricultural educator at Bok Academy in Lake Wales, Florida. With 10 years of teaching experience—six of those spent transforming Bok’s ag…
A New Paige: in Agriculture: Youth, Advocacy, and the Power of 4-H
In this episode of Modern Farming, we sit down with Paige Cruse, a proud seventh-generation cattle rancher from South Florida who’s making big waves as a youth ag leader, storyteller, and advocate fo…
Classical Roots: Agriculture Education at Independence Classical Academy, Fort Pierce, FL
In this episode, we sit down with Brooke Holcomb, the dynamic voice behind media and marketing at Independence Classical Academy, a public charter school in Fort Pierce, Florida. With plans to grow f…
Florida Farm School: Connecting Kids to Nature, Confidence, and Community
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with Sarah Jones, founder of Florida Farm School, to explore how one woman’s vision turned a simple piece of land into a transformative learning environment for…
Planting Seeds of Curiosity: How One Teacher Is Growing Ag Education
In this inspiring episode, we chat with Tiffany Gallegos, a dedicated educator with 21 years in the classroom, who has taken her passion for agriculture and turned it into a hands-on learning journey…
Florida Ag Experience or Two Blonde Heifers: Florida Dairy Delivered Directly
In this entertaining episode, we meet Courtney and Jennifer, AKA Two Blonde Heifers - the dynamic duo behind the Florida Ag Experience, a Florida-based mobile classroom bringing dairy education direc…
AI Meets AG: Bringing Technology to the Ag Classroom
In this episode, we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping both agriculture and education—starting right in the classroom. From diagnosing plant diseases to predicting nutrient deficiencies…
Community Agriculture in Action: 15th Street Farm, St. Petersburg, FL
In part two of Community Farming Podcast’s Community Agriculture in Action, we’re joined by Emmanuel Roux, founder of 15th Street Farm in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida. What started as a therapeut…