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November 2008

November 7, 7:30 p.m. (#733) – Farmers work together for healthy farms and healthy rivers. Guests Martha Moore and Ann Jennings discuss how Virginia farmers partner with numerous organizations to improve water quality and save the Chesapeake Bay.

November 14, 7:30 p.m. (#707) – Are rural Virginians ready for the upcoming transition to digital television? Ishee is joined by WVPT's Vice President of Operations Tony Mancari.

November 21, 7:30 p.m. (#735) - Why Firewood? Environmental and Economic Reasons - a discussion with VCE Forestry Agent Adam Downing.

November 28, 7:30 p.m. (#724) – Jeff Ishee reviews his favorite books on agricultural topics (Part #1).

October 2008

October 3, 7:30 p.m. (#728) – Host Jeff Ishee examines trends in organic dairy grazing operations. Guests Catherine Cash and Cindy Masterman discuss the benefits and challenges for farmers.

October 10, 7:30 p.m. (#729) – Teenager Gavin Erskine and VDACS spokesperson Elaine Lidholm join host Jeff Ishee to discuss the 14-year-old’s award-winning video about Virginia food and farm products.

October 17, 7:30 p.m. (#730) – Andrew Smith/ Va Farm Bureau/Bio-Fuels.

October 24, 7:30 p.m. (#731) – Energy prices impact Virginia agriculture. Guests Myron Rummel and Jack Reasor join host Jeff Ishee to discuss implications of energy prices and how farmers can conserve energy.

October 31, 7:30 p.m. (#732) – Rural real estate is an investment and workplace. Guest Curtis Seltzer, author of How To Be a DIRT-SMART Buyer of Country Property joins host Jeff Ishee.

September 2008

September 5, 7:30 p.m. (#724) – Host Jeff Ishee's favorite books on agricultural topics (Part #1)

September 12, 7:30 p.m. (#725) – Host Jeff Ishee's favorite books on agricultural topics (Part #2)

September 19, 7:30 p.m. (#726) – Host Jeff Ishee discusses forestry management issues with Virginia Cooperative Extension Agent Matt Yancey.

September 27, 7:30 p.m. (#727) – We welcome the autumn season with a special music performance by “Wonder,” a country gospel quartet based in Rockbridge County, Va.

August 2008

August 1, 7:30 p.m. (#719) – Host Jeff Ishee looks at the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” consumer trend.

August 8, 7:30 p.m. (#720) – Host Jeff Ishee celebrates Virginia Farmers’ Market week.

August 15, 7:30 p.m. (#721) – The host will discuss rural and agricultural news.

August 22, 7:30 p.m. (#722) – Guest Curtis Seltzer will join host Jeff Ishee to discuss investing in rural real estate.

August 29, 7:30 p.m. (#723) – Host Jeff Ishee will look at what can be done with an unwanted horse.

July 2008

July 4 - Loose Gravel blue grass band helps welcome the official arrival of summer.

July 11 - Poultry industry being hurt by renewable fuels standard. Special guest Hobey Bauhan, President of the Virginia Poultry Federation, discusses issue.

July 18, 7:30 p.m. (#717) - What does the new Farm Bill mean to Virginia? Jim Pease, Virginia Tech economist, joins host Jeff Ishee to discuss the issue.

July 25, 7:30 p.m. (#718) – Host Jeff Ishee will examine the impact record grain prices are having on Virginia agriculture.

June 2008

June 6, 7:30 p.m. (#711) – Virginia 2008 Dairy Princess Amanda Messick discusses dairy industry efforts in Virginia.

June 13, 7:30 p.m. (#712) – Extension Turfgrass Specialist Mike Goatley explains how to have a thriving, healthy lawn as he relates the latest trends and research in lawn and turf maintenance. .

June 20, 7:30 p.m. (#713) – A special mini-documentary produced by WVPT – “An Uncommon Brotherhood” – examines how Virginia farmers and Chesapeake Bay watermen share similar lifestyles and challenges.

June 27 - Grain production in Virginia.

May 2008

May 2, 7:30 p.m. (#706) – Ishee and guests discuss how Virginia grain producers face unprecedented opportunities and challenges in the current market.

May 9, 7:30 p.m. (#707) – Are rural Virginians ready for the upcoming transition to digital television? Ishee is joined by WVPT’s Vice President of Operations Tony Mancari.

May 16, 7:30 p.m. (#708) – May is National Egg Month and guest Mary Rapaport with the Virginia Egg Council discusses trends in Virginia's poultry and egg industry.

May 23, 7:30 p.m. (#709) – Alex Avery, director of research with the Center for Global Food Issues, discusses the “Buy Local” consumer trend and other aspects of agriculture/food systems.

May 30, 7:30 p.m. (#710) – Doug Pfeiffer discusses Virginia Tech’s Agricultural and Life Science Online Graduate Degree Program.

April 2008

April 4 - Trends in the Virginia beef industry April 11- Equine obesity: What horse owners can do to prevent this potentially serious health problem.

April 11- Equine obesity: What horse owners can do to prevent this potentially serious health problem

April 18 - Dynamic growth in the popularity of public farmers' markets - special guests representing the Williamsburg Farmers' Market

April 25, 7:30 p.m. (#705) – Animal Science Extension Agent Crystal Smith joins Ishee to discuss how horse owners are being advised to be prepared for on-farm emergencies.

March 2008

March 7 - Maple sugar producers in Highland County celebrate 50th Annual Maple Festival

March 14 - Host Jeff Ishee will discuss the practice of on-farm safety with guests Bruce Stone and Jimmy Maas.

March 28 - Our Fifth Anniversary episode - special guest to be announced.

February 2008

Feb. 29 - Farmers and conservationists around Chesapeake Bay Watershed work together to improve the environment.

Feb. 1 - Organic livestock and grain producer Gary Lantz discusses challenges and benefits of organic farming.

January 2008

Jan. 4 - Discussion of consumer food trends and how they impact farmers.

Jan. 11 - Herman Ellison, Dir. of the Virginia Field Office of USDA NASS, discusses the Agriculture Census

Jan. 18 - Members of Virginia Tech's National Champion Dairy Judging Team

Jan. 25 - Agriculture in the Classroom - why children should learn about food production.

December 2007

Dec. 7 - Discussion on invasive species of plants and trees found in Virginia. Guests Adam Downing and Matthew Yancey with Virginia Cooperative Extension.

Dec. 21 - A "Virginia Farming Christmas Special” featuring the Sounds of Joy Hand-bell Choir from Memorial Baptist Church in Staunton, Virginia.

Dec. 28 - Farm tractor safety

November 2007

November 2 - Agricultural export issues with Keith Long, VDACS

November 9 – Farm tractor safety

November 16 – Alex Avery, Center for Global Food Issues, Part # 1

November 23 – Alex Avery, Center for Global Food Issues, Part # 2

November 30 – Chesapeake Bay Foundation partners with farmers

October 2007

October 5 - Wayne Pryor, Virginia Farm Bureau president discusses farm safety, Young Farmers, and other aspects of Virginia's largest farm organization. (Part # 2)

October 12 - VDACS Commissioner Todd Haymore

October 19 - Farm safety with Bruce Stone and Jimmy Maas

October 26 - Pumpkin production with Allen Straw and Kevin Semones

September 2007

September 7 - Discussion of agricultural exports with Keith Long, Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.

September 14 - Wayne Pryor, Virginia Farm Bureau president, discusses issues important to the largest farm organization in Virginia.

September 21 - The Chesapeake Bay Foundation works with Virginia farmers to protect water quality. (part # 2)

September 28 - We roll into the autumn season with music from the Loose Gravel Bluegrass Band of Port Republic, Virginia.

August 2007

August 3 - Farmland preservation efforts across the Commonwealth

August 17 - Commercial aquaculture (fish farming) in Virginia

August 24 - Commercial aquaculture and fish farming in Virginia. (part 2)

August 31 - The Chesapeake Bay Foundation works with Virginia farmers to protect water quality. (part 1)

July 2007

July 6 - Commercial hair sheep production in Virginia

July 13: Bill Whittle: Family farm transition

July 20: Collecting antique tractors: A passionate hobby across rural Virginia

July 27: Dixie Reeves: Trends involving women in agriculture

June 2007

June 1 - June is Dairy Month in Virginia. Joining us will be Erica Davis (current Virginia Dairy Duchess from Gretna) and Rosemary Liskey (Virginia Dairy Princess in 2005).
 
June 8 - Teens in middle schools learn about agriculture and leadership through FFA.

June 15 - New technology being researched for the National Animal Identification System: A detailed discussion with Dr. Scott Greiner, Extension Animal Scientist, Virginia Tech.

June 22 - Bluegrass artists Danny Knicely and Will Lee join Jeff Ishee.

June 29 - 4-H and FFA Market Animal show

May 2007

May 4, 2007 - Pumpkin growers see upward trend in production.

May 11 - Virginia Dairy Princess Billie Jo Swope, crowned at the 100th Anniversary Virginia Dairymen’s Convention.

May 18 - Percheron Draft Horses in Virginia.

May 25 - Ellen Davis, Virginia State Director, USDA Rural Development

April 2007

April 6, 2007 - Joel Salatin, known widely as “the Lunatic Farmer,” discusses various aspects of agricultural marketing and production.

April 13, 2007 - Virginia beef industry trends; special guests Anne Cardwell and Bill McKinnon.

April 20, 2007 - Farm Credit officials discuss financial issues in agriculture today (part 2).

April 27, 2007 - State officers with Virginia FFA discuss this dynamic youth organization.

March 2007
March 2, 2007 - Farmland preservation efforts across the Old Dominion.

March 9, 2007 - Farm Credit officials discuss financial issues in agriculture today.

March 16, 2007 - Farm safety practices save lives.

March 23, 2007 - Heather Berry, acclaimed bluegrass musician, helps celebrate the official arrival of spring.

March 30, 2007 - David Close, VCE State Master Gardener Coordinator, and Joyce Latimer, Extension Specialist, Greenhouse Crops, discuss the American’s Anniversary Garden Project and announce a unique garden contest.

February 2007
February 2, 2007 - Jeff Ishee talks about winter heating safety for farm families.

February 9, 2007 - Elaine Lidholm discusses unique form of revenue protection available for Virginia farmers in 2007.

February 16, 2007 - Jeff Ishee talks about Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts and how they impact agricultural practices.

February 23, 2007 - Pumpkin growers see upward trend in production.

January 2007
January 5, 2007- Tobacco Farmers' Daughter. (Part #2)

January 12, 2007 - The 100th annual Virginia State Dairyman's Convention is coming up later this month in Roanoke. We talk with Dale Gardner about trends in the dairy industry in Virginia.

January 19, 2007 - Outspoken farmer and prolific writer Joel Salatin addresses the National Animal Identification System and other trends in agriculture and the food industry.

January 26, 2007 - Forestry Extension Agent Adam Downing discusses woodland management for small-parcel landowners.

December 2006
December 1, 2006 - Sue Bostic of Joe's Trees http://www.joestrees.com in Craig County discusses selection and care of Virginia-grown Christmas trees.

December 8, 2006 - Young Farmers of Virginia representative Craig Bailey discusses issues having an impact on younger farmers.

December 15, 2006 - Jeff Ishee discusses winter heating safety for farm families.

December 22, 2006 - We welcome the official arrival of winter with a special music performance by the Virginia Ramblers.

December 29, 2006 - The biggest event of its type east of the Mississippi River, we explore the Augusta County 4-H and FFA Market Animal Show.


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