Way Out West! with the Colorado FFA Foundation
From corn farmer to cowboy, we want to hear voices that know western life and agricultural ties. Each week, we will be speaking with various leaders, businesspeople, policy makers, advocates, personalities, and everyone in between. You see, we're not just passionate about agriculture, but we’re interested in showcasing the people who feed America and getting to know what they’re all about! This podcast is hosted by Aidan Datteri, a past Colorado FFA State Officer and fifth-generation agriculturalist who has a passion and intrigue for all things agriculture.
Episodes
Bridging the gap between the pasture and the stage, Braxton Hamblen offers a unique perspective on the two industries that define the American heartland. As a multi-generational agriculturalist and rising artist in the country music scene, Braxton hosts conversations focused on the realities of the Western way of life. From land conversion and cowboying to the creative process and the music industry, this conversati...
Meet Dr. Travis Park, the National FFA Advisor! In this quick conversation, we explore his philosophy that guides the strategy of the National FFA Organization. As Chair of the governing board, Dr. Park is the steward of the FFA mission for over 1 million members.
He shares how his past roles—including serving as a National FFA President and later as a chapter advisor—have shaped his modern approach to leadership, me...
The FFA Foundation's Meat and Greet is a specialty fundraising and awareness event designed to showcase and support the hard work of youth involved in agriculture. Hosted by the Colorado FFA Foundation, the event features a selection of Coloradan-raised proteins—such as beef, pork, and lamb—prepared in a "foodie" style. Its core purpose is to connect young FFA and 4-H exhibitors, along with the animal...
Step into the world of agricultural advocacy and leadership with Kenton Ochsner, Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council. After two decades leading the Colorado FFA, Kenton offers an insider's look at the US beef industry, detailing the high demand, tightening cattle supply, and the crucial work of the Beef Checkoff program in promoting quality and consumer trust. He breaks down the economics of beef, d...
In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the many experiences and insights John Stahley has gained over his years of involvement with the FFA. Although Mr. Stahley may introduce himself as "an old ag teacher," he too was an FFA member at one point in time, even serving as a Past Colorado FFA State Officer. John now works as the current Executive Director of the Colorado FFA Foundati...
In this episode, we're joined by Curt, a true innovator in the livestock industry. With a lifetime of experience as a rancher, Curt has a unique ability to think outside the box and challenge others to do the same. He's made a name for himself by conducting stockmanship clinics and demonstrations across the country, sharing his expertise and helping ranchers improve their operations.
Curt also manages his o...
Ryer is the kind of guy who knows how to be serious and professional, but he's also the type of guy who switches up the conversation and tosses out the funniest joke you've ever heard in the blink of an eye. We're pretty sure you'll see that and so much more from him on this episode full of laughs and deep-cutting wisdom, which is why we'll always be rooting for Ryer, Colorado FFA's 202...
On this week's episode, we're kicking off our boots and pulling up a chair with a truly unique talent: Liza Jo. She's not your typical rising star, and her story is as compelling as her music. Before she was captivating audiences with her powerful vocals and heartfelt lyrics, Liza Jo was leading the charge as a past FFA State President. Join us as we dive into how her time in the iconic blue corduroy ...
Welcome to the Way Out West! Podcast, we are so happy to have you here! On our first episode, we have Rachel Gabel, a longtime agriculture writer and the assistant editor of The Fence Post Magazine. She writes exclusively about the agriculture industry and primarily about protein production. She lives in northeastern Colorado, where she is a member of one of the 12,400 beef-producing families in Colorado.
In this episode, we get to hear from 3 of the 10 Colorado FFA State Officers: Kaitlyn Fenton, Thomas Schaal, and Maddux Chapman. Each officer recorded a one-on-one 20-minute segment to make up this episode, allowing us to meet the very people who instill leadership from the ground up in the youth of agriculture. Jump in to hear how FFA plays a role in their lives and how they continue the legacy of leadership in oth...
For the last of the 3 launch episodes, we have brought on the Colorado State FFA Advisor, Shannon Baylie. Shannon was a State FFA Officer in 2011 before attending Colorado State University and majoring in agriculture education. She started her teaching career in Brush, Colorado, in 2014 and then moved to Windsor High School in 2017, where she has been ever since. While teaching, Shannon also completed a Master’s pro...
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