AgriCurious Podcast

AgriCurious is a podcast hosted by Dennis Baffour-Awuah (The Artistic Scientist) in the Lamm Lab at the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Department of the University of Georgia. It explores the science, stories, and people behind agriculture and beyond the farm. AgriCurious aims to break down complex topics into understandable concepts. The conversations in this podcast involve farmers, scientists, students, and policymakers on a range of topics, including pest management, gene editing, plastic pollution, and food systems. If you're curious about what really affects your food, your environment, and how science connects it all, this podcast is for you. No jargon, just real talk made simple, insightful, and fun.

AgriCurious Podcast is a science podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 23 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Episode #10

  What I Wish I Knew Before Grad School

  Aug 24, 202644 minS2

  In this special episode of AgriCurious, recorded at the 2026 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Dallas, Texas, four graduate students share the lessons, surprises, and experiences that have shaped their graduate school journeys. We hear from Godswill Ujah of Kentucky State University, Lovely Zamord of the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Aniya Parris of Fort Valley State University, and Jean Pompeo of the University of Florida. Each reflects on what they wish they had known before starting graduate school and shares advice for students considering taking that next step. From navigating research and relationships with advisors to finding community, embracing opportunities, attending conferences, and growing beyond academics, the conversation offers a glimpse into what graduate school is really like from students experiencing it firsthand. After listening, please take 10 seconds to share your feedback at bit.ly/agricurious .

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  Episode #9

  When Emotions Meet Science

  Aug 7, 202634 minS2

  In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis Baffour-Awuah sits down with Dr. Shuyang Qu, an agricultural science communication researcher, to explore the powerful role emotions play in shaping how people engage with science. From trust and identity to values and lived experiences, the conversation examines why facts alone are often not enough to change minds. Together, they discuss how researchers and communicators can better connect with diverse audiences, navigate misinformation, and communicate agricultural innovations in ways that are both meaningful and effective. Whether you're a scientist, student, communicator, or simply curious about why people think the way they do, this episode offers insights into the human side of science communication. After listening, please take 10 seconds to share your feedback at bit.ly/agricurious .

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  Episode #8

  Far From Home: Graduate School in the U.S

  Jul 17, 202651 minS2

  What is it really like to leave home and pursue graduate studies in the United States? In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis Baffour-Awuah sits with four international graduate students to explore the realities of studying abroad. Joining the conversation are Emilia Astorga Roine from Chile and Adedamola Sanuade from Nigeria, both at Oregon State University; Danial Nayeri from Iran at Texas A&M University; and Katherine Pivaral from Guatemala at Purdue University. Together, they discuss cultural adjustments, academic life, building community, navigating challenges, and the lessons they've learned along the way. They also share practical advice and honest insights for prospective international students navigating similar journeys. If you've ever wondered what life as an international student is truly like or are considering the journey yourself, this episode is for you. After listening, please take 10 seconds to share your feedback at bit.ly/agricurious .

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  Episode #7

  Research, Road Trips, and the Lamm Lab

  Jun 30, 202634 minS2

  Join Lamm Lab members Dennis Baffour-Awuah, Gracie Grimes, and Michael Batame as they reflect on their journey from Billings, Montana, where they attended the Association for Communication Excellence (ACE) Conference, to Corvallis, Oregon, for the International Association for Society and Natural Resources (IASNR) Conference. In this episode of the Agricurious Podcast, they share the research they presented at ACE, preview the projects they were preparing to present at IASNR, and discuss what it was like traveling between conferences while exploring new places along the way. They also reflect on their experiences in Billings, visits to Yellowstone National Park and Historic Nye Beach in Newport, Oregon, and the conversations, adventures, and memorable moments that made the trip more than just a conference journey. After listening, please take 10 seconds to share your feedback at bit.ly/agricurious .

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  Episode #6

  Why Agriculture Is not One-Size-Fits-All

  May 26, 202633 minS2

  <p>In this episode of AgriCurious, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Jo Thompson, an anthropologist and faculty member in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, to explore the complex human side of agriculture and food systems. Using cover cropping as a key example, the conversation looks at farmer decision-making, risk perception, sustainability, and communication strategies. </p><p>Dr. Thompson explains why agricultural outreach is never one-size-fits-all and shares how trust, lived experiences, and social realities shape the way farmers respond to agricultural information, technologies, and change.</p><p>After listening, please take 10 seconds...

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