Director of Public Affairs Janet Adkison is joined by Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State Advisor, to discuss last week's Missouri FFA State Convention and the many opportunities FFA offers to students.
For more information on available scholarships visit missouriffa.org/scholarships-2/.

Host: Janet Adkison, MOFB Director of Public Affairs 

Guest: Keith Dietzschold, Missouri FFA State Advisor

Producer: Elizabeth Wyss, MOFB Audio/Visual Specialist

Digging in to Missouri FFA

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Congressman Sam Graves. 

Sam’s leadership has been recognized by the Missouri Farm Bureau as well as the Missouri Chamber of Commerce, the Missouri Hospital Association and the National Federation of Independent Businesses. As a father, grandfather, farmer, businessman, and former State legislator, Sam knows the values, hopes, and beliefs of the hard-working people of the Sixth District, and continues to work tirelessly for Missouri families in the United States House of Representatives.

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President
Guest: Sam Graves, Congressman 6th District of Missouri
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Think Big, Do Good featuring Congressman Sam Graves

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Kayden Guymon, MOFB’s Director of Regulatory Affairs & Policy Counsel sits down to talk about the "Purple Paint Law" and how landowners can use this law to notify the general public of when they are approaching privately owned land. 

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Kayden Guymon, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Regulatory Affairs & Policy Counsel
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging Into the Purple Paint Law

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Missouri Farm Bureau President, Garrett Hawkins joins the show from Washington DC. His visit includes an address to the EPA about the Clean Water Act and how it has affected landowners in Missouri. As well as highlighting the importance of WOTUS. 

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging Into the Clean Water Act

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We give a quick update on legislative progress. Additionally, we discuss agriculture news headlines and a peek at the markets with "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady


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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Scott Shellady, "The Cow Guy" RFDTV
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging In with "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady

Joining President Hawkins on this episode of Think Big, Do Good is Convoy of Hope Founder, Hal Donaldson. 

Convoy of Hope, a global, faith-based, nonprofit organization that works with communities to address root causes of poverty and hunger.
Every school day Convoy of Hope feeds 639,000 children in 39 countries, empowers women in micro-enterprise, and trains farmers in sustainable agriculture.
Hal has received numerous public service awards. He has a Bachelor of Arts in journalism from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Arts in biblical studies from Bethany University.


During a recent volunteering event with Missouri Farm Bureau members, Hal sat down with President Hawkins to discuss Convoy of Hope's mission and how they've grown into one of the 50 largest charities in the United States, according to Forbes. 


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Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President
Guest: Hal Donaldson, Founder, Convoy of Hope
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Think Big, Do Good featuring Hal Donaldson

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We cover the headlines from agriculture and, "The Cow Guy" Scott Shellady joins again to discuss misinformation in recent agriculture headlines and how they have affected the markets.


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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Scott Shellady, "The Cow Guy" RFDTV
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging Into Market Misinformation with "The Cow Guy"

Today on the Digging in Podcast. We recap the legislative headlines following the 2025 Special Session before jumping into the upcoming Agritourism Conference. We hear from conference veteran Matt Moreland. Owner of Red Barn Ranch in Harrisonville, Missouri. Matt shares his experience with the conference and why he considers it a must attend event.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Matt Moreland, Red Barn Ranch
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging Into Agritourism Conference with Matt Moreland

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Several factors are impacting the commodity markets, but it seems weather and tariffs are top of mind for farmers and traders. Ben Brown, Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural Economist with the University of Missouri, breaks down the markets and offers insight on the market movers and expectations.

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Ben Brown, University of Missouri Senior Research Associate / Extension Agricultural Economist
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging Into a Market Update with Ben Brown

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Joining President Hawkins is Missouri’s Attorney General Andrew Baily. The AG’s office is engaged on several issues important to MOFB members, including the Grain Belt Express, the false report of new world screwworm in the state, Waters of the U.S. and California’s Prop 12.   

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Host: Garrett Hawkins, Missouri Farm Bureau President
Guest: Andrew Baily, Missouri Attorney General
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging In with Andrew Bailey

Today on the Digging in Podcast. Jason Moore breaks down all things Missouri State Fair. From BBQ competitions, live shows, and even world record holders. Plus, a whole lot more. There are a ton of things to get excited about and it's coming up fast. August 7th through the 17th in Sedalia, Missouri. 

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Host: Janet Adkison, Missouri Farm Bureau Director of Public Affairs
Guest: Jason Moore, Missouri State Fair Director
Producer: Jacob King, Missouri Farm Bureau Video & Audio Media Specialist

Digging in to Missouri FFA

Digging In with Missouri Farm Bureau