Ag Tales
Extension Education
Ethan Gilliam
Assistant Professor/Sevier County Ag/NR Agent
Utah State University
Richfield
Abstract
AgTALES is a podcast that was developed with the intent to bridge a relationship between the podcast listeners, and leaders in agriculture today. There is a tangible gap that grows between the agriculture world and the rest of the world, however, this podcast was seen as a creative opportunity to allow listeners a peek into the lives of leaders in agriculture. The podcast was created using an online platform allowing for multiple and automatic uploads across several popular listening platforms. Guests of the podcast have included the vice president of Extension at Utah State University, as well as a Merck Animal Health veterinarian and spokesman for animal welfare. A member of the United States Congress is next slated to appear in the podcast. The podcast interview centers around four key questions: What was your upbringing like? What is your "thing" that keeps you thinking at night? Is this where you thought you would end up? Are you happy? After completing each interview, the content is reviewed, edited and enhanced for clarity to the audience. During the interview process, listeners are able to hear and understand the passion that drove these people to the positions they hold today. This podcast has also been instrumental in showing that agricultural leaders come from all walks of life, allowing the listeners to relate to them in unexpected ways. Data from the platform shows that the podcast has been downloaded in 48 cities and 9 countries with only two episodes published. Emotions including frustration, joy, and gratitude have been easily heard and felt in these published interviews, allowing the listeners to feel what agriculturally devoted leaders feel in their work and personal lives. This podcast will continue to grow and allow for more real communication between those in agriculture and the rest of the world.
Poster has NOT been presented at any previous NACAA AM/PIC
This poster is being submitted for judging. It will be displayed at the AM/PIC if not selected as a State winner. The abstract will be published in the proceedings.
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Authors: Ethan Gilliam
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Gilliam, E. Assistant Professor/Sevier County Ag/NR Agent, Utah State University Extension, Utah, 84701