Field Focus

In today’s episode, I sit down with my good friend Laura Crawford. We discussed her growing up on the farm, her early career in real estate and her eventual journey to becoming a PCA. She has always been one of the most knowledgeable and supportive people I know. She is a true blessing in my life and I’m grateful to her for being on the show. As always, I hope you enjoy the show.

Apologies for the delay, however my next guest makes it worth it. In today’s episode I sit down with the talented Liz Breen of OMEX USA. Liz shares her valuable in field experience in crop nutrition and fertilization and also finds time to bust my chops a bit. We at Field Focus were so grateful to have her on. Enjoy the show.

In today’s episode, I sit down with Joey Avila. As both a conventional and regenerative grower, I found his perspective on food production very interesting and I think you will too. In addition to growing, he also is also focused on another aspect of health, physical fitness. Being a Gym owner, he shares some of that insight and connects the dots between our food and our overall health.

Sometimes in life, you have the fortune of meeting knowledgeable and passionate people. Kevin Rost of APEX Ag Technologies, is one of those individuals. He is always willing to share his experience as an Agronomist and learn new things. I learn something new from him every time I speak with him. A truly great guy in and out of the field. I present to you, Kevin Rost.

I’ve had the pleasure of sitting down with many talented people in and out of the Ag industry. However, none of my guests actually sign my checks. That all changes today. In today’s episode, I sit down with the exceptional CEO of IRROMETER Co. Jeremy Sullivan. We discuss his upbringing in Riverside, his military service, the history of IRROMETER Co. and the future of IRROMETER and the Ag industry as a whole. As always, thank you for listening and enjoy the show.

In today’s episode, I sit down with one of my truly favorite people, Clayton Wright of Laurel Ag & Water. We discussed the irrigation industry, his work as a private rancher and cattleman, as well as his teaching career for Bakersfield College. There are few individuals that I trust to help shape the next generation of agricultural professionals and he is one of them. It was an honor to have him on the show and to call him a good friend. Please enjoy the show.

In today’s episode I sit down with Dave Kaser of Avellar-Moore Farms. We discuss his journey from becoming a Marine to a Farmer and everything in between. How has the global and local economies affected the Pistachio and Almond Industries? What will it take to improve the markets and also we discuss his wife Rebecca’s amazing work within the American Pistachio Growers Organization. It’s always great to hear real stories from real people. I hope you enjoy the show.

In today’s episode, I sit down with a legend of Fresno Hockey. Glenn Heintz grew up on the cold prairies of Winnipeg Manitoba Canada, where his love for all things Hockey began. From his playing days as a Fresno Falcon, to him coaching basically every kid that has ever gone through a Fresno Hockey program, we discuss it all. His contributions to the sport are incalculable. Also, what does this Falcon Legend think about the new Falcons coming back to town? I am so grateful to have spent time with and to have learned from this man. I hope you enjoy the show.

In today’s episode I sit down with the impressive Frank Toves, President of AvidWater. We discuss his meteoric rise in the Irrigation Industry, the successes and struggles of the industry as a whole, some of his strategies for running one of the largest Irrigation Companies in the country and much more. I’m very grateful to Frank for making this episode happen and sharing his valuable time. Frank is truly a special individual in our industry, I’m pleased to share his thoughts with you. Enjoy the show.

In today’s episode I interview the great Charlie Abee from College of the Sequoias. Charlie has been an advocate of Agricultural Education for two decades. His vast experience and knowledge has helped him become a great educator and mentor to many students across the state of California. Charlie, along with a great staff at COS have done an amazing job maximizing industry partnerships and have grown their Ag program into something truly special. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show.