HERD It Here

About HERD It Here

Are you passionate about farming, agriculture, food, and looking for an innovative and entertaining perspective on the industry? Welcome to HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture podcast with me, Michelle Miller, better known as The Farm Babe. I've been an advocate for this community for as long as I can remember. And this podcast is meant to engage the Florida farming ecosystem and beyond to create meaningful change and policy improvements. We'll sit down with insiders, innovators, agriculturalists, consumers, and a whole lot of dynamic farmers to talk about the things that matter. Bust a few myths, dig into some science, and hopefully raise awareness from their farm to your table. So come along for the ride, fascinating personalities, original opinions, thought -provoking conversations, more than a few laughs and a bushel full of puns. What more would you expect from The Farm Babe? HERD It Here, a Florida agriculture PUNcast for all of us. Brought to you by the Florida AG Coalition. Follow us now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your shows.

Publisher

Michelle Miller AKA the "Farm Babe"

Category

science · science

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Nov 2023

Latest episode

23 Apr 2024

Latest episodes

3 of 13 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   23 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 12: Fish farming is not “de-BAIT”able - Dr Nicole Kirchhoff

   Host [Host Name] interviews Dr. Nicole Kirchhoff, founder and CEO of Live Advantage Bait, about sustainable fish farming practices and their environmental and economic benefits.

2. 

   9 Apr 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 11 - Old McDonald has a futuristic farm. AI? AI. Oh.

   Host Michelle interviews Dr. Charlie Li, Professor of Agricultural AI and Automation, about developing AI technologies for a sustainable and resilient agri-food chain.

3. 

   19 Mar 2024TRANSCRIPT

   Ep. 10 - Sugarcane farmers are SWEET!

   Host Michelle Wedgeworth interviews Keith Wedgeworth about generational sugarcane farming, best practices, and agricultural leadership development.

4. 

   5 Mar 2024

   Ep. 9 - Ready to “Wet your plants!?” Ask IFAS!

   Host Michelle interviews Jeanna Mastrodicasa, COO of UF IFAS, exploring how their county extension programs empower Florida residents and impact the state's agricultural landscape.

5. 

   20 Feb 2024

   Ep. 8 - Don’t be BLUE! Blueberry grower David Hill talks H2A housing

   Host Michelle Miller interviews blueberry grower David Hill about H2A housing policies and the importance of supporting local agriculture.

6. 

   6 Feb 2024

   Ep. 7 - “Climbing the Ladder” for both citrus harvest and politics with Senate Majority Leader Ben Albritton

   Host [Host Name] interviews Florida Senate Majority Leader Ben Albritton about his legislative work impacting Florida agriculture and restoration strategies.

7. 

   16 Jan 2024

   Ep. 6 - Ernie Barnett - WATER we doing to protect and sustain Florida's H2O resources?

   Host Michelle interviews Ernie Barnett, Executive Director of The Florida Land Council, about agriculture's vital role in protecting and sustaining Florida's water resources through innovative practices and dedicated stewardship.

8. 

   2 Jan 2024

   Ep. 5 - Wilton Simpson: Florida agriculture is "one in a melon!"

   Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson discusses the state's agricultural leadership and conservation programs, highlighting its vital role as America's winter salad bowl.

9. 

   19 Dec 2023

   Ep. 4 - Farmers are entreMANURES!

   Pat Durden, president of the Florida Cattlemen’s Association, discusses how Florida farmers and ranchers are the ultimate conservationists, protecting the state's cattle industry.

10. 

    5 Dec 2023

    Ep. 3 - WOODn’t you know? Jim Karels shares TREEmendous opportunities in forestry management

    Host [Host Name] interviews Jim Karels, former Florida State Forester, exploring TREEmendous opportunities and benefits of modern forestry management and prescribed burning.

11. 

    21 Nov 2023

    Ep. 2 - ORANGE you glad we’re working on citrus greening disease?

    Windermere and the Orlando area is home to a lot more than just tourism, Disney World and Tiger Wood’s house. As urban sprawl becomes a bigger issue, land values skyrocket, and citrus greening disease continues to fester... what does the future of the Florida orange industry look like? Michelle sits down with one of her favorite Florida citrus growers, Glenn Beck, to find out.

12. 

    7 Nov 2023

    Ep. 1 - FRYdays with Jeb Smith - what is the goal of Florida Farm Bureau?

    In Farm Babe’s premier PUNcast episode, she chats with the President of the Florida Farm Bureau, Jeb Smith. What are some of the biggest issues affecting Florida Agriculture and what are they doing to help? www.Floridafarmbureau.org www.floridaagcoalition.com

13. 

    3 Nov 2023

    Welcome to HERD It Here!

    A sneak peak at what's ahead on HERD It Here...

Inside a recent episode

Ep. 12: Fish farming is not “de-BAIT”able - Dr Nicole Kirchhoff

Published 23 Apr 2024 · Transcript excerpt

[…] But if we're responsible with it, we can push. More fresh water than they're used to into these estuaries at the right time of year and they seem to bounce back, which is which is a nice nice thing. I my farm is located right on the intercostal right on I have a fresh or a salt water farm. […]

Who has been a guest on HERD It Here

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Dr Nicole Kirchhoff
• Charlie Li
• Michelle Wedgeworth
• Keith Wedgeworth
• Jeanna Mastrodicasa

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

10 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings