Rural Recharge

Welcome to Rural Recharge. The podcast is hosted by Florida Farm Bureau President Jeb S. Smith and is intended to provide listeners genuine conversations on real issues faced by the farmers and ranchers who are growing what we eat, wear and use every day.

Rural Recharge is a society podcast hosted by Florida Farm Bureau Federation, with 53 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Florida Farm Bureau Federation hosts Rural Recharge, a society show with 53 episodes published.

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  EP 43: Christian Spinosa - Captain Citrus

  Oct 2, 202658 min

  Our guest joining us today is Christian Spinosa, Vice President of Dudley Putnam Inc. and Treasurer for Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Christian is a 5 th generation citrus grower and cattle rancher from Bartow, Florida. A 2014 This Farm CARES recipient, Chirstian and his family business practice environmental stewardship managing citrus, cattle and hay across three counties. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

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  EP 42: Dr. Heidi Radunovich - Rural Mental Health

  Sep 4, 202632 min

  Our guest joining us today is Dr. Heidi Radunovich, Professor with UF/IFAS Family Youth and Community Sciences. After obtaining an MA and Ph.D. degree in Clinical Psychology at the University of South Florida, Dr. Radunovich has been a faculty member at the University of Florida since 2002, where she engaged in rural behavioral health research. While Heidi engages in teaching and research, much of her appointment has been in Extension where her work has involved projects related to disaster mental health training, agricultural mental health training, mental health needs of college students, and how Extension can support rural veterans. Please reach out to Kendra Hughson for information on how to get local mental health training if interested and she can provide options depending on the location and audience: khughson@ufl.edu . She can also advise about other opportunities, including Heir's Property and other financial trainings that might be helpful for our farmers. Agristress has a helpline available: 833-897-2474 or for more information: https://www.agrisafe.org/agristress-helpline/ 988 is the national suicide prevention hotline and always an option. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

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  EP 41: Matt Caldwell - Preserving Real Florida

  Aug 7, 20261h 4m

  Our guests joining us today is Mr. Matt Caldwell president of the Florida State Parks Foundation. Matt is a 7 th generation Florida native and former member of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010-2018 serving on and chairing several committees including agriculture & natural resources/public lands. In 2020, Matt was elected to serve as the Lee County Property Appraiser, and he also spends time focused on his timber and cattle business. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

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  EP 40: Kelsey Waters David - Legacy, Stewardship & Abundant Life

  Jul 3, 202645 min

  Our guests joining us today are Kelsey Waters-David, of W.D. Cattle Co. in Hawthorne, Florida. Kelsey, Class President of the Young Farmers and Ranchers Leadership Group, is a sixth-generation Floridian and cattle producer. Kelsey and her husband Tyler connected over a love of agriculture and developed an idea for a first-generation business W.D. Cattle Co which launched in 2023. Together they raise and finish beef cattle, selling USDA-inspected beef directly to consumers and they have quickly expanded into poultry, tallow and pet treats. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

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  EP 39: LaDonna LaValle - Splitting Time: Agricultural Advocacy & the Arts

  Jun 5, 202634 min

  Our guest joining us today is Mrs. LaDonna LaValle, a dedicated agricultural advocate, business owner, and community leader, born and raised in Taylor County, Florida. LaDonna is a recent graduate of the Women's Communications Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation. She serves as the District 3 Women's Chair for the Florida Farm Bureau Federation and has been an active member of the Taylor County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for over 15 years. Alongside her husband, Joe, LaDonna is very active in their family poultry, cattle, and hay operation, Perryland Poultry, LLC. Visit FloridaFarmBureau.org to learn how you can get involved in Florida Agriculture.

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