That's Agra-tastic

That's Agra-tastic That's Agra-Tastic is a 30-minute podcast show that is dedicated to celebrating the diversity and scope of Agriculture across the country.

The show can be found on Spotify, Amazon Music, Castbox, That's Agra-Tastic Facebook and thatsagra-tastic.com The show is always looking for unique Ag operations and stories for possible inclusion. Special Ag Events open to the public are also published on this facebook page and as well as added show info. E-mail [email protected].

12/10/2025

For more info on The Ohio Christmas Tree Association, be sure to check out their website. ohiochristmastree.org

For info on the Scioto Prairie Farms..sciotoprairiefarms.com

12/10/2025

*Mega Kudos to Valerie Graham, Executive Director of The Ohio Christmas Tree Association and Gary Hite, Board President for a highly engaging overview on the Ohio Christmas Tree Industry on our latest show.

The show is a great primer on Christmas Trees and is available on Spotify.

Operation Evergreen by the Ohio Christmas Tree Association.Image 1: "All of us in the 334th FEST-A wanted to say thank y...
12/10/2025

Operation Evergreen by the Ohio Christmas Tree Association.

Image 1: "All of us in the 334th FEST-A wanted to say thank you to all of you whole helped provide us a Christmas tree. We love the tree and all the decorations that came with it! We appreciate your support while we are on deployment."

Image 2: "Picture of the decorated Christmas Tree in our Front office Camp Arifjan Kuwait."

For the first time, The Ohio Christmas Tree Association provided the official Christmas Tree for The Governor's Mansion....
12/08/2025

For the first time, The Ohio Christmas Tree Association provided the official Christmas Tree for The Governor's Mansion. They also conducted their Annual Operation Evergreen providing 50 Christmas Trees for US Troops in Kuwait! Awesome Work!

12/07/2025

Coming up on our 12/15 That's Agra-Tastic Show is a special new Innovative National FFA Program called "Connect Chapter." The show will feature key personnel involved on the ground floor of this program,

Corey Flournoy brings more than three decades of experience in the agricultural industry and global leadership developme...
12/07/2025

Corey Flournoy brings more than three decades of experience in the agricultural industry and global leadership development. A native of Chicago and graduate of the Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences, Corey made history in 1994 as the National FFA Organization’s first urban and African American national president. For more than 35 years, Corey has remained deeply connected to FFA and agricultural education, working with numerous state and national officer teams, presenting leadership workshops across the country, and serving as a teacher educator preparing the next generation of agricultural educators. He currently serves as the National FFA’s Executive in Residence for Belonging and Engagement, advancing strategies and initiatives at the national, state, and chapter levels. Through Creative Outreach Consulting, Corey partners with organizations worldwide, including Sony Music Entertainment, Les Mills, Lands’ End, and leading universities and nonprofits, to deliver strategy development, leadership programming, executive coaching, and perspective-driven leadership services.

Lloyd Daley-Graham graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and from Indiana University with a Master of Science in Higher Education and Student Affairs and worked full-time as a student affairs practitioner in higher education (Georgia Southern University & Clemson University) for approximately 12 years. In addition, Lloyd has worked with belonging initiatives for the Indianapolis Public Transportation Corporation (IndyGo) and serves as an instructor for Indiana University’s Leadership Certification Program. In May of 2025, Lloyd joined the National FFA Organization as the Belonging and Engagement Manager, overseeing several initiatives that support state and local FFA leaders, teachers, and students in promoting belonging. Lloyd is passionate about fostering meaningful connections and promoting learning for everyone. On a personal note, Lloyd enjoys playing tennis, has three cats and one dog, and recently adopted his son with his husband, Chris.

Caela Sause is an agriculture instructor at Colonial High School in Orlando, FL. She serves as one of four advisors of the Orlando Colonial FFA Chapter and is the Coordinator of the Colonial High School Animal Science & Services Magnet Program. Caela is in her 17th year of teaching and has served as a mentor educator, on the University of Florida Agriculture Education & Communication Advisory Council, on the FL FFA Board of Directors, and is a longstanding member of both the FL and National Associations of Agriculture Educators. She appreciates preparing students for Career Development Events and has coached state winning teams in the areas of Environmental Science, Food Science, Forestry, Aquaculture, Floriculture, Land Judging, and Vegetable Evaluation. Caela enjoys mentoring fellow educators and is passionate for both the agriculture industry and agriculture education.

Adrian Rivera Morales is a high school Junior who serves as the President of the Orlando Colonial FFA Chapter, Reporter of the Orange County FFA Federation, and is actively involved in the Colonial High School Student Government Association. His Supervised Agriculture Experience projects have included raising breeding ducks and a market goat. Adrian has an interest in plant sciences that he explores through his participation in Career Development Events. He has been a member of a State Champion Forestry team and has placed in the State Nursery & Landscape event. Adrian’s future aspirations are to become an Agriculture Teacher. He pursues his career goals through his participation in the University of Florida Agriculture Education Institute.

Carlie Bossard is an agriculture teacher and FFA advisor at Penn Yan Academy, where she has spent the past seven years building a vibrant, hands-on agricultural education program. With 14 years of teaching experience, she specializes in animal science, ag mechanics, floriculture and experiential learning that connects students directly to the agricultural industry. Carlie is widely known for her leadership in organizing major community and statewide FFA events, mentoring competitive CDE and LDE teams, and empowering students through service, travel, and real-world agricultural projects. Passionate about developing confident young leaders, she brings energy, creativity, and deep agricultural roots to everything she does.

Claire Sandstrom is a senior at Penn Yan Academy and a dedicated leader within the Penn Yan FFA chapter, where she currently serves as vice president. A member of the chapter since her freshman year, Claire has previously contributed her talents as both chapter reporter and secretary. Her bright personality and warm heart shine through, from supporting her fellow FFA members, to engaging with her school and community. Beyond her work in FFA, Claire has gained valuable experience through volunteer service with Scouts and helping community organizations.

12/03/2025

*** Looking forward to an awesome show on 12/3 on Ohio Wine Industry with VIP Christy Eckstein, Executive Director of Ohio Grape Industry Committee and Marketing Director of the Ihio Department of Agriculture. WAtch for listening details tomorrow,
Spotify, Instagram ‘’ Facebook, LinkedIn-in and other platforms will be platforms to catch the show.

November 25, 2025North Carolina Turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, Pardoned by President TrumpNational Turkey Federation Celebr...
11/27/2025

November 25, 2025
North Carolina Turkeys, Gobble and Waddle, Pardoned by President Trump
National Turkey Federation Celebrates 78-year Tradition of National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation
WASHINGTON -- National Turkey Federation (NTF) Chairman Jay Jandrain, president and CEO of Butterball, LLC, presented the National Thanksgiving Turkeys named Gobble and Waddle to President Donald Trump today during the 78th National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation. After receiving their formal pardons from the president in the White House’s Rose Garden Club, Gobble and Waddle will return to North Carolina to live at North Carolina State University in Raleigh.
"Standing at the White House with President Trump to represent America's turkey industry is truly an honor," said Jandrain. "From farmers like the Pittman family who raise the birds, to the processors and everyone else who plays a part to get turkey to tables, this industry runs on people who care deeply about what they do. We're extremely proud to feed families across the country and around the world. Today celebrates that mission, but it's the dedication shown every day of the year that really matters."
The 2025 National Thanksgiving Turkeys were raised in Kenly, North Carolina, by Butterball contract grower Travis Pittman in coordination with Jandrain and the Butterball live operations team. Gobble and Waddle weigh 52 and 50lbs. respectively.
Travis and his wife Amanda own and operate two turkey farms in central North Carolina for Butterball -- Nahunta Community Farm and New Horizon Farm. The Pittman family, including one-year-old son, Carter, prepared the turkeys for their White House debut, ensuring they were comfortable with crowds, cameras and handling.
Jay Jandrain was named CEO of Butterball in 2018 after serving as chief operating officer. He has been with Butterball since 2002 in various leadership roles and holds a bachelor's degree in food science from Cornell University.
During their time in Washington, D.C., the turkeys stayed at the historic Willard InterContinental Hotel. After the White House presentation, they will enjoy retirement in North Carolina, the second largest turkey producing state, at North Carolina State University under the care of the Prestage Department of Poultry Science, serving as agricultural education ambassadors.
Gobble, Waddle and all Butterball turkeys are American Humane Certified™, providing third-party verification that their care and handling met or exceeded the American Humane Society's science-based animal welfare standards.
Butterball is committed to reducing hunger nationwide. In 2024, the company donated over half a million meals to Feeding America and Operation BBQ Relief, plus 1.7 million servings of turkey to partners throughout the United States, including over 11,000 whole turkeys for Thanksgiving meals. This year, Butterball continued its holiday giving legacy by donating over 13,000 Thanksgiving turkeys and $40,000 to communities in need, as well as $100,000 to Feeding America. Earlier this week, at a special send-off event for the turkeys, Butterball and the National Turkey Federation teamed up to donate $10,000 to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina.
NTF's participation in the National Thanksgiving Turkey Presentation began in 1947 with President Harry Truman. Including today’s event, the Presentation has taken place for 78 years across 15 successive administrations.
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About the National Turkey Federation
The National Turkey Federation (NTF) is the national advocate for America's turkey farmers and producers, raising awareness for its members' products while strengthening their ability to profitably and safely deliver wholesome, high-quality and nutritious food to consumers worldwide. NTF is the sole national trade association exclusively representing the turkey industry; its members account for more than 95 percent of all U.S. turkey production.

Media Contact:
NTF: Alex Davidson

11/25/2025

*** Correction on last message about "The Ohio Wine Industry,' Please note that Christy Eckstein is the Marketing Director for The Ohio Department of Agriculture. (There was an "AI error" in the previous note that caused the issue.)

11/25/2025

*** Upcoming Shows:
We have 3 excellent shows over the next couple weeks that you will want to catch:

12/3 "Spotlighting The Ohio Wine Industry" with VIP Christy Eckstein, Executive Director of The Ohio Grape Industries Committee and Marketing Director of The Ohio Department of U.S. Department of Agriculture

12/9 "All About Christmas Trees," VIP Valerine Graham, Executive Director of The Ohio Christmas Tree Growers Association and also on the show will be the Board President

12/15 "The Innovative & New Chapter Connect Program of FFA," with VIP Lloyd Daley-Graham, Manager of Belonging and Engagement at FFA as well as additional Chapter guests

Our next show features VIP Christy Eckstein, Marketing Director for The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Executive Dir...
11/25/2025

Our next show features VIP Christy Eckstein, Marketing Director for The Ohio Department of Agriculture and Executive Director of the Ohio Grape Industries Committee. The show will be "Inside The Ohio Wine Industry."

11/19/2025

*** Mega Kudos to 2025 National Runner-up Elite Ms. Agriculture USA Tracy Sprout for sharing her inspiring story on our last episode.

You will want to catch this on Spotify.

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