The Unexpected Agriculturalist

The Unexpected Agriculturalist serves as a capstone project for the agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College in Tifton, Georgia. They will be sharing with you the stories of the agriculture and natural resource industries, their people and their communities. They hope these stories will broaden your understanding of the fertile soil that is agriculture.

Episodes

Apr 2, 2025

21 min

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.

Apr 2, 2025

21 min

Mar 23, 2025

19 min

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.

Mar 23, 2025

19 min

Mar 16, 2025

32 min

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.

Mar 16, 2025

32 min

Mar 9, 2025

27 min

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.

Mar 9, 2025

27 min

Mar 2, 2025

28 min

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.

Mar 2, 2025

28 min

Feb 21, 2025

18 min

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we explore animal agriculture with a look at the science of avian influenza, examine the shortage of large animal veterinarians, and get ready for the Georgia Junior National Livestock Show by talking to our friend Dr. Farish Mulkey about what this activity meant to his family.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Feb 21, 2025

18 min

Feb 14, 2025

19 min

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we dive into the struggles of working an off-farm job with Kayla House, office manager at Tift County Farm Bureau. Additionally, we experienced a "Day in the Life" with Libba Johnson, Marketing Communications Specialist at South Georgia Banking Company.
This podcast is produced by senior agricultural communication students at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, under the supervision of Dr. Austin Moore.

Feb 14, 2025

19 min

Feb 14, 2025

23 min

In this episode of The Unexpected Agriculturalist, we the field of "agricultural communication." We talk to professionals in the field about how they would define ag comm and learn of the passion behind an agricultural communications business. Along the way, we answer the question, "So what if you DO talk to plants?" Finally, we pay tribute to a legend in the communications field.

Feb 14, 2025

23 min

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