Positivity in Ag

Whether you’re a hobbyist or a professional, hear from one of the maple syrup producer leaders Jim Admanski. From serving as the North American Maple Syrup Council Vice President to a sales consultant with Roth Sugar Bush in addition to creating his own maple syrup, this is an industry he is passionate about. Hear his background in the maple syrup industry, some reasons on both the producer and consumer sides of why value added products should be considered and more in today’s Positivity in Ag Podcast episode. Stay tuned to hear more conversations with agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast!

There’s so much to making maple syrup, and it’s not just for your pancakes and waffles. Hear more about the industry from one of the nation’s top 5 producing states - Wisconsin - from the Wisconsin Maple Syrup Producer’s Association. We’re headed to the state’s winter institute, learning more about this part of the agricultural community.  Explore a variety of maple syrup options specifically designed for athletes ⁠available found here. More about how maple syrup is produced, processed and packaged found here. Stay tuned to hear more conversations with agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast! Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

The Positivity in Ag Podcast is returning for 2025, bringing you stories from the over 20 interviews and 10 countries and nations in Europe during the host Michelle Stangler's travels. In addition, you will hear many additional conversations including from agricultural events from across the United States. In today's episode, we’re giving you a sneak peak of what to expect from our European interviews in Northern Ireland, Germany and Ireland. Plus, we’re toasting to 2025 with a special focus on champagne! Michelle shares her experiences from the Champagne region of France, highlighting fascinating insights about this iconic beverage. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations with agriculturalists from around the globe on the on the Positivity in Ag Podcast! Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

While it’s a competition, it's also a place to have conversations about many topics in agriculture at the National Collegiate Farm Bureau Discussion Meet competitor Jake Kinzer. Hear how the experience connected him with fellow college students and his top takeaways.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

American Farm Bureau Foundation For Agriculture has many resources for advocates and has helped leaders like Patti Fischer to grow her community in New York. Hear more about her background and the resources offered in today’s episode.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

If you might be seeing a rise of prices related to tomato products, listen to today’s episode about tomato production and why you might be seeing that from Daniel Jones, a Californian farmer. Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

How does Pixar and agriculture advocacy connect? Learn tips and tricks of how to connect with legislators about agriculture from the Managing Director, Advocacy and Political Affairs at the American Farm Bureau Federation Cody Lyon.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

Wanting to be more specific with a business major, college student Phil Ruch decided to add agriculture to his degree. Learn how this has helped him in today’s episode and what he has enjoyed about the agricultural community.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

Whether you like mushrooms or not, hear how Northwood Mushrooms began in an urban area, Minneapolis, and now connects consumers with the nutritious benefits of the food on today’s episode.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”

Farming practices across the nation are different and people like Nick Podoll see and hear from a lot of farmers. One tool he uses to talk with farmers is talking about the Farming Systems Trial, a 40 year study with organic and conventional practices. Tune in to today’s episode to hear more about the study and the Rodale Institute.  Stay tuned, daily, to hear conversations from agriculturalists on the Positivity in Ag Podcast. Music by Slip.stream - “Its Seems a Dream”