The Unexpected Agriculturalist

Episode 13 - Grab Bag

We wrap up our first season with this collection of stories which didn't fit cleanly into any earlier episodes. Meet a man in tractor sales, learn about the role of a conservationist, and meet a solar shepherd. 
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.
 

Episode 12- Agricultural Education

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we get to experience a day in the life of an agricultural educator, hear from past State FFA Officers, and meet the new Dean of the School of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Andrew Thoron.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 11- Rural Life

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we are shifting gears and bringing our focus back to rural life. Our students learn from a game warden, highlight "Ag Day" at Jenkins County Farm Bureau and explore the world of worm grunting.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 10 - Urban and Suburban Ag

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we are taking a trip to town to learn more about agriculture in urban and suburban environments. Our students talk with a Florida extension specialist for an overview of urban ag, visit Georgia's largest city to meet the woman in charge of AgLanta; and visit a rooftop garden on the campus of our USG sister-institution, Georgia Tech. 
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 9 - Forestry

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we focus on our tallest crop: the trees. We speak with members of the Georgia Forestry Association about the impact of this $42-billion industry, and spend the day with a forester in Florida learning about that job. 
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 8 - Plant Agriculture

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we look at several under-discussed parts of plant agriculture, including vegetable production in Georgia, the work of an agronomist, and the farm-to-wardrobe business Magnolia Loom. 
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 7 - Ag Recreation

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, Spring Break has descended on our studio in Tifton, Georgia. In that spirit, we focus on recreation within the agricultural and natural resources arena. In this episode, you'll visit an area winery that thrives on agritourism, meet a family bonding through livestock shows, and catch a fishing tale to round things out. 
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 6 - Life after undergrad

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we focus on life after an undergraduate degree. Stories include a day in the life of an ag salesperson; what it takes to survive graduate school; the adventure and the toll of moving away from home; and the importance of budgeting.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 5 - Women in Ag

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we focus on the evolving rolls of women in agriculture. Included is a look at the important and complex tasks which fall to farm wives within a traditional image of agriculture, a look into the proud lives of women who farm in Uganda, and a discussion about the growing number of women studying the agricultural sciences.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Episode 4 - Ag Innovation

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we consider how technology continues to shape agriculture. Included are stories about the use of drones in production agriculture, how the AgrAbility programs helps disabled farmers and ranchers get back to work, and a look at the impact of GPS and autosteer on the time spent in the cab of a tractor.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.