Grazing The Facts

Grazing The Facts - Episode 19 - Sam Ard

This week we hear from Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs with the Florida Cattlemen's Association to learn more about the legislative process, the efforts of the Florida Cattlemen's, the importance of producer engagement in the legislative process and the response of legislators on the work of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 18 - Rick Hartman, Lacey Campbell, & Grace Merrell

This week we hear from Rick Hartman, Chairman of the Junior Florida Cattlemen's Association and the Florida Beef Council, along with Lacey Campbell and Grace Merrell of the Junior Florida Cattlemen's Association, to learn about the JFCA, their activities, as well as the promotion and educational activities performed by the Florida Beef Council and funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 17 - Dr. Maria Silveira

This week we hear from Dr. Maria Silveira, Director of Research with the Noble Research Institute to learn about her research project studying greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration funded by the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 16 - Jim Handley

This week we hear from Jim Handley, Former Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen's Association to learn the need behind creating the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, the challenges and successes of the Board over the years and how the Board continues to impact Florida's cattle industry. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 15 - Dean Pringle

This week we hear from Dr. Dean Pringle, Center Director, North Florida Research and Education Center to learn about the Center, the work of the researchers, and the impact that the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board has on the research conducted to the betterment of the Florida cattle industry. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 14 - Chance Clay

This week we hear from Chance Clay, Former Chairman and current Vice Chair of the Florida Cattlemen's Association's Research and Education Committee, where we learn about the inner workings of the committee and the relationship between FCA and the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 13 - Clint Richardson

This week we hear from Clint Richardson, Vice President of the Ranches Division of Ag Reserves, Inc. Clint serves in various roles within the Florida cattle industry and we learned about his experiences in these various roles, ranching in different parts of the country and the importance of the work of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 12 - Mack Glass

This week we hear from Mack Glass with Cherokee Ranch, a board member of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board to learn about his operation, his experience in serving the cattle industry and insights of the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board's process in ensuring research is appropriate for producers of various sizes and challenges. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 11 - Deanne Maples

This week we hear from Deanne Maples, Executive Director with the Florida Beef Council to learn about their promotional and educational events and how funding from the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board helps to further their mission in advocating for beef. 

Grazing The Facts - Episode 10 - Florida Senator Ben Albritton & Sam Ard

This week we hear from Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and Sam Ard, Director of Government Affairs for the Florida Cattlemen's Association to learn about the Senator's experiences in the Florida Legislature, Sam Ard recounts the conversations and work to develop the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board, along with their efforts in continuing to develop relationships and share the values of Florida Agriculture.