Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

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

Passcode to view: aP%dK5pD

When Blue is Green: A discussion on aquaponics and midwest seafood production (PAEP 83)

Dr. Valerie Kilders and Colby Smock are joined by Dr. Kwamena Quagrainie and Dr. Jen-Yi Huang to discuss aquaponics and midwestern seafood production. Dive deep into this podcast to learn more about Purdue’s USDA funded “When Blue is Green” project and be sure to check out their newly launched website at https://ag.purdue.edu/department/foodsci/big-project/index.html.

 

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whenblueisgreenproject/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/whenblueisgreen-project/

X: https://twitter.com/WBlueIsGreen

 

The Creation of Boiler Chips Ice Cream with Allison Kingery and Teresa King (PAEP 82)

The official Purdue ice cream, Boiler Chips, has quickly become a fan favorite since its release in early September. In this episode, Dr. Ken Foster and Shelby Whitaker sat down with two of its creators, Allison Kingery and Teresa King, to get the behind-the-scenes scoop on how this sweet treat came to be. 

Allison Kingery is the Managing Director of Food Entrepreneurship and Manufacturing Institute (FEMI), and oversees Skidmore Product Development Laboratory, the certified commercial kitchen located within Nelson Hall of Food Science. 

Teresa King is a current junior majoring in food science, she is involved in Food Science Club and Food Science Envoys, and also helped to work on the creation of Boiler Chips.