https://www.mofb.org Insights into the latest local, state and national issues affecting farming and agriculture. en-us Copyright Missouri Farm Bureau 2017 Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:30:00 CST Missouri Farm Bureau Federation Around the Kitchen Table Insights into the latest local, state and national issues affecting farming and agriculture. Around the Kitchen Table publicaffairs@mofb.com No http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_LeslieHollowayRockIsland_103117_FINAL.mp3 Leslie Holloway, MFB Director of Regulatory Affairs, discusses the Rock Island Trail, the former railroad that may become a new hiking and biking trail. Wed, 1 November 2017 16:20:00 CST MOFB29 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No An update on this important property rights issue 00:19:22 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_ScottBrown_102517_FINAL.mp3 Join MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl and Dr. Scott Brown at the table as they discuss the upcoming Farm Bill and what we can expect. Wed, 25 October 2017 14:25:00 CST MOFB28 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Farm Bill Expectations 00:27:08 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_ToddHaysResolutions_101717_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl discusses MFB’s resolution process and the upcoming annual meeting with MFB Vice President Todd Hays. Wed, 18 October 2017 8:30:00 CST MOFB27 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Creating MFB Policy 00:24:01 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Marshall_Stewart_101117_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl discusses MU Extension and the role it can play in Missouri with MU's Vice Chancellor for Extension and Engagement Marshall Stewart. Wed, 11 October 2017 11:15:00 CST MOFB26 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No A plan to bring all of Missouri forward. 00:28:42 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_HeatherCounts_10517_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl discusses the upcoming fall agritourism season with Johnson County farmer Heather Counts from Buckeye Acres. Thu, 5 October 2017 10:55:00 CST MOFB25 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No A look at Missouri agritoursm from a u-pick farm. 00:25:44 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_AdamJones_Harvest_92617_FINAL.mp3 A look at harvest '17 with MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl and 4th generation farmer and agribusinessman Adam Jones from St. Charles County. Wed, 27 September 2017 13:00:00 CST MOFB24 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Status updates on Missouri's harvest season. 00:33:48 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_SpencerNationalLegislative_91817_FINALD.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Eric Bohl and National Legislative Programs Director Spencer Tuma discuss the 2018 Farm Bill, tax reform and the Secure Rural Schools Act. Wed, 20 September 2017 10:50:00 CST MOFB23 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Opportunities for forward progress on MFB legislative priorities. 00:28:55 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_RuralSchools_9617_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl discusses the funding challenges rural schools face with Alton School District Superintendent Eric Allen. Wed, 13 September 2017 10:25:00 CST MOFB22 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Funding challenges and opportunities for Missouri's rural schools. 00:19:18 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_KalenaTaxes_9517_FINAL 3.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Eric Bohl and AFBF YFR Chair and CPA Kalena Bruce discuss federal tax reform opportunities and the impact they could have on the farm. Wed, 6 September 2017 10:50:00 CST MOFB21 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Challenges and opportunities lie ahead for tax reform. 00:35:45 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_BlakeGMOMovie_82317_FINAL.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Eric Bohl discusses the new movie documentary "Food Evolution" and the GMO debate with MFB President Blake Hurst. Wed, 23 August 2017 10:20:00 CST MOFB20 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Documentary highlights the GMO debate. 00:16:10 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Eclipse_8917_FINAL.mp3 Saint Louis Science Center James S. McDonnell Planetarium Manager Anna Green and MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell discuss the upcoming solar eclipse on August 21, 2017. Wed, 16 August 2017 09:55:00 CST MOFB19 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Solar eclipse information, events and details. 00:16:12 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_WOTUS_Leslie_63017_FINAL.mp3 MFB Regulatory Affairs Director Leslie Holloway sits in on this edition of Around the Kitchen Table to discuss the Waters of the U.S. rule and the Rock Island Trail. Wed, 9 August 2017 10:25:00 CST MOFB18 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No The recent accelerated growth of regulations at state and federal levels. 00:14:39 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_USFRA_SustainabilityReport_8217_FINAL.mp3 USFRA CEO Randy Krotz discusses the details of the organization's first-ever sustainability report with MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell. Wed, 2 August 2017 15:35:00 CST MOFB17 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No USFRA Releases 2017 Sustainability Report 00:15:41 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_BuddyPack_71317_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Estil Fretwell discusses the Drive to Feed Kids Campaign coming up at the Missouri State Fair with Dr. Alan Wessler and Ashley McCarty from Missouri Farmers Care. Wed, 26 July 2017 15:40:00 CST MOFB16 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Campaign provides food for hungry kids in Missouri. 00:11:01 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Agritrourism_71317_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Estil Fretwell discusses the events and seminars of the upcoming Missouri AgriTourism Conference with MFB Marketing and Commodities Director Kelly Smith. Thu, 20 July 2017 12:31:00 CST MOFB15 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Conference offers tips and training to grow agritourism business. 00:17:55 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_FeralHogs_71017_FINAL.mp3 Missouri Department of Conservation Wildlife Management Coordinator Alan Leary sits down with MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell to discuss Missouri’s feral hog issues. Wed, 12 July 2017 11:25:00 CST MOFB14 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Strategies and solutions to feral hog issues. 00:10:46 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_DNR_61417_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Estil Fretwell discusses goals and current events with Missouri Department of Natural Resources Director Carol Comer. Fri, 30 June 2017 09:42:00 CST MOFB13 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Current events, goals of Missouri's DNR Director. 00:11:12 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Ashcroft_61417_FINAL.mp3 Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft sits down with MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell to discuss voter identification, initiative petitions and more. Wed, 21 June 2017 09:24:00 CST MOFB12 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Current events, voter ID and initiative petition discussion with Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft. 00:15:37 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_FloodAssistance_61317_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Estil Fretwell discusses flood assistance available for farmers and other landowners with NRCS Assistant State Conservationist Curt McDaniel and FSA Acting State Executive Director Kim Viers. Wed, 14 June 2017 08:40:00 CST MOFB11 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No The USDA and FSA step up to help farmers and landowners affected by spring flooding. 00:13:16 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_ChrisChinn_6817_FINAL.mp3 MFB Public Affairs Director Estil Fretwell and Missouri Department of Agriculture Director Chris Chinn discuss the MDA’s new MORE program. Fri, 09 June 2017 09:20:00 CST MOFB10 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No The Missouri Department of Agriculture implements its new program to serve Missourians. 00:14:21 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Butterflies_6217.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell discusses pollinators and their habitats with Jason Jenkins, coordinator for Missourians for Monarchs. Fri, 02 June 2017 11:05:00 CST MOFB09 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No The role pollinators play in agriculture. 00:20:32 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_Broadband_52217_FINAL.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell discusses the Missouri Rural Broadband Initiative with Janie Dunning, former USDA Rural Development State Director. Wed, 24 May 2017 10:32:00 CST MOFB08 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Progress and challenges in delivering broadband Internet to rural Missourians. 00:15:10 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_State_Session_WrapUp_51717_mixdown.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell and MFB State Legislative Affairs Director B.J. Tanksley discuss the 2017 Missouri legislative session's progress on MFB policies and challenges that remain. Wed, 17 May 2017 15:28:00 CST MOFB07 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No Development and Progress of MFB Policy 00:15:17 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_FSA_Flooding_51017_FINAL.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs Estil Fretwell discusses assistance with flooding damage with the Acting State Director of the Farm Service Agency in Missouri Kim Viers. Wed, 10 May 2017 15:40:00 CST MOFB06 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No A Discussion with FSA Acting State Director Kim Viers 00:11:28 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT_MoDot_Flooding_5517_FINAL.mp3 MFB Director of Public Affairs discusses the flooding and its effects on Missouri roads and bridges with Missouri Department of Transportation’s Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger. Mon, 05 May 2017 15:00:00 CST MOFB05 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No A Discussion with MoDOT's Chief Engineer Ed Hassinger 00:15:58 http://media.blubrry.com/around_the_kitchen_table/www.mofb.org/Portals/0/EasyGalleryImages/1/3/ATKT%20Hurst%20Hart%2042717%20MT%201_mixdown.mp3 MFB’s Around the Kitchen Table with MFB President Blake Hurst and the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives VP/CEO Barry Hart discussing the recent visit of EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt, rural electricity and the Waters of the U. S. rulemaking. Mon, 01 May 2017 16:15:00 CST MOFB04 Podcasts MFB Public Affairs No The EPA's Visit to Missouri 00:29:09