Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

Indiana Water Policy and the LEAP Project (PAEP 91)

Here in Tippecanoe County, we have been hearing a lot about the LEAP Project and water issues that have arisen as a result of its planning. Ken and Colby had a chance to talk with Dr. Jane Frankenberger who is a Professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue and studies water use and quality issues about the project and related policies and concerns. You can read more about LEAP here: https://www.iedc.in.gov/leap-lebanon and about Dr. Frankenberger here: https://engineering.purdue.edu/~frankenb/. Dr. Frankenberger helps us understand the water policies in Indiana and highlights some of the community concerns about water use from Wabash River.

Navigating Agriculture, Economics, and Policy with Brent Bible (PAEP 90)

Description: Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker are joined by Brent Bible, a Purdue Ag Economics Alum and seasoned agricultural policy advocate, to discuss the Farm Bill, Purdue's influence, conservation efforts in policy, and the Growing Climate Solutions Act. In this episode, you'll hear from Brent's personal experiences, roles, and perspectives, and get advice for how to get started in a similar career path. 

 

Brent Bible graduated from Purdue University in 1998 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He is a retired Indiana State Police trooper and the current owner and managing partner of Stillwater Farms, as well as the chairman of the Tipmont REMC board. Brent continues to give back to the university and is a member of the Purdue President’s council advisory board, Purdue Farm Policy Study Group, FSCL Advisory Counsel, Farmhouse Fraternity advisor, and alumni advisor for the Purdue Grand Prix organization. In 2023, he was also the recipient of the Student Life Service Award.

Cultivating Leaders: All about Purdue's AFA Experiences and Opportunities (PAEP 89)

In this episode, Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker sit down with AFA Ambassador, Eion Stephens, and Campus Liaison, Elizabeth Byers, to discuss their involvement with the Agriculture Future of America (AFA) organization. They discuss Purdue's attendance at the recent Leaders Conference, involvements in agriculture institutes, and opportunities the organization provides for students.

Eion Stephens is a Senior at Purdue University majoring in Agricultural Economics and Agricultural Systems Management (ASM). He is involved in Agribusiness club, Collegiate Farm Bureau Club and currently serves as the Purdue University campus ambassador for AFA (Ag Future of America)

Elizabeth Byers is the Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Transformational Education where she strives to help all undergraduate students in the College of Agriculture achieve one learning experience outside of the classroom through study abroad, undergraduate research, club leadership and more. She advises Purdue Agricultural Council on campus and is a campus liason for Purdue at AFA Leaders Conference.

Studying Agricultural Economics at Purdue (PAEP 88)

Ken and Colby talk with Dr. Brenna Ellison, Associate Professor and Director of the Purdue Agricultural Economics Undergraduate Program, about the studying in agricultural economics at Purdue and the opportunities and careers available. You can visit the Purdue Ag Econ Department at www.agecon.purdue.edu to find out more about academic opportunities.

 

Feeding Passion: Purdue’s influence on Amy Mrozinski’s career in the food industry (PAEP 87)

Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker sit down with Amy Mrozinski, a Purdue alumna and the Senior Director of Sales-West at Grande Cheese. Amy actively returns to Purdue each semester, offering support and insights to students enrolled in AgEcon 331. 

In this episode, Amy discusses her journey from Purdue, gratitude and motivation to return to AgEcon331, and her expansive career in the food industry.

 

Dr. Aaron Staples on the cage free egg transition (PAEP 86)

Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock host Purdue alum Dr. Aaron Staples to discuss the results from recent research he was involved in which looked at the transition to cage-free production. In this episode, find out about some of the findings from this study along with challenges, opportunities, and perceptions of cage-free production.

The Cost of a Thanksgiving Meal with Dr. Joseph Balagtas (PAEP 85)

In this episode, hosts Dr. Valerie Kilders and Shelby Whitaker discuss the economics of Thanksgiving with Purdue Professor Dr. Joseph Balagtas. Dr. Balagtas provides insights into fluctuating prices of Thanksgiving essentials, analyzes consumer strategies, and discusses how outside disruptions can impact the costs of a meal. 

 

Dr. Joseph Balagtas is a Professor of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and the Interim Director of the Center for Food Demand Analysis and Sustainability (CFDAS). His research focuses on the industrial organization of agricultural markets, agricultural and food policy, poverty, and food security. 

Dr. Tom Hertel, Purdue’s Spirit of the Land Grant Mission (PAEP 84)

Ken Foster and Colby Smock talk with Distinguished Professor of Agricultural Economics, Dr. Tom Hertel, to discuss his Purdue experience and recent receipt of the Corinne Alexander Spirit of the Land Grant Award. In this podcast, Dr. Hertel reflects on what his time here at Purdue has meant to him and leaves us all with heartfelt advice on pushing boundaries and learning about yourself along the way.

Link to Tom's award seminar: https://bit.ly/47rnKDq

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