Purdue Agricultural Economics Podcast

Paul Patterson - Dean, College of Agriculture, Auburn University (PAEP 77)

This week, Dr. Valerie Kilders and Courtney Rodkey are joined by one of Purdue Agriculture's 2023 Distinguished Ag Alumni. Dr. Paul Patterson! Paul discusses his career path after graduating from Purdue and provides advice to current students.

Dr. Paul Patterson is currently serving as the Dean of the College of Agriculture at Auburn University and the Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Department of Agricultural Economics at Purdue University in 1987 and 1994, respectively.

 

 

Shelby Swain Myers - Purdue AgEcon Alum & 2023 Rising Professional (PAEP 76)

Shelby Swain Myers, Purdue Ag Econ alum and Grain Market Intelligence Director at Ever.Ag Insights, has been named a Rising Professional for 2023. On today's episode, Shelby shares her career path, provides insights into Purdue's Rising Professional Program, and gives advice to current students. Hosted by Dr. Valerie Kilders, Abby Meier, and Courtney Rodkey.

Shelby Swain Meyers earned her B.S. and M.S. in Agricultural Economics from Purdue University, with a research emphasis on agriculture policy and a thesis analyzing the Farm Bill. While at Purdue, she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, was a College of Agriculture Ag Ambassador, and was part of the Ag Student Council. Additionally, Shelby served as a Purdue Foundation Student Board member, Purdue Gimlet’s Greek Leadership Honorary member, a College of Agriculture Issues 360 Pilot Class Fellow, and a Purdue Department of Agricultural Economics Envoy.

Interview with Dr. Karen Plaut the new Executive Vice President for Research at Purdue! (PAEP 75)

Abby Meier and Professor Valerie Kilders talk with Dr. Karen Plaut about her time as Dean of the College of Agriculture and gain insights into her new role as the Executive Vice President for Research at Purdue University.

Ag Women Engage Conference (PAEP 74)

The Ag Women Engage Conference hosted by Purdue Extension is right around the corner! Taking place Feb 21-23, 2023. Join Dr. Ken Foster and Courtney Rodkey as they interview the conference chairmen- or should we say chairwomen! Elysia Rodgers and Michele Jones as they share what conference attendees have in store this year at AWE and how you can get registered.

For details about the conference visit: https://ag.purdue.edu/department/extension/wia/conference.html

Engaging with Student Leaders on Campus (PAEP 73)

In this week's episode, Abby Meier and Dr. Ken Foster interview two student leaders in the College of Agriculture, Abigail Powell and Olivia Reynolds. Abigail currently serves as the President of AgWeek and Olivia was recently elected as the President of Ag Council. The pair discuss what they've learned from their participation in student organizations and provide advice for students looking to get involved.

Inside the Purdue Farm Policy Study Group (PAEP 72)

Student co-hosts Abby Meier and Courtney Rodkey interview three Purdue Farm Policy Study Group members: Dr. Ken Foster, Danita Rodibaugh, and Don Villwock. Each shares their experiences with the study group, hot topics from the most recent meeting, and how interested listeners can get involved with the group.

Christmas Tree Experts Share Industry Insights (PAEP 71)

On a special Christmas episode, Dr. Valerie Kilders and Courtney Rodkey are joined by three Christmas Tree experts: Dull's Tree Farm co-owner, Lucas Dull and Purdue Extension specialists, Kyle Daniel and Lenny Farley to discuss the different Christmas tree varieties, how to keep your tree looking its best, and conservation efforts surrounding the Christmas Tree industry.

Resources:

Selecting an Indiana-Grown Christmas Tree, The Education Store

Tips for First-Time Buyers of Real Christmas Trees, The Education Store

The Cost of a Thanksgiving Dinner w/Dr. David Ortega (PAEP 70)

Happy Thanksgiving! On this week's episode, Valerie and Courtney discuss the cost of a Thanksgiving dinner with David Ortega. 

David Ortega is a Purdue Ag Econ alumnus and Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food, and Resource Economics at Michigan State University.