About this episode

The episode features discussions on rural development, agricultural education, and weather forecasts for May.

USDA Rural Development State Director Jesus Ortega. Ag education update from FCAE District 3 Program Advisor Allie Bode. Illinois Ag in the Classroom's Kevin Daugherty highlights Summer Ag Institutes and summer reading recommendations. DTN ag meteorologist John Baranick talks May weather.

People in this episode

Guests: Jesus Ortega, Allie Bode, Kevin Daugherty, John Baranick

Topics covered

• agriculture
• education
• weather
• rural development
• Illinois

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USDA Rural Development, FCAE, Illinois Ag in the Classroom

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