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Where leadership grows.
Welcome to The Cultivating Leaders Podcast, where we dig into the minds of today’s most inspiring leaders to uncover the insights, habits, and strategies that help them thrive. Brought to you by Agriculture Future of America (AFA), this podcast delivers actionable leadership lessons tailored for professionals in food and agriculture—and beyond.
Each episode features candid conversations with industry changemakers, thought leaders, and innovators like New York Times bestselling author Diana Kander, National 4-H Council VP Jake Worcester, and TEDx speaker Adam Carroll. Whether you're an emerging leader or a seasoned professional, we’ll provide tangible tips to help you grow and lead with confidence.
Tune in for practical advice, personal stories and fresh perspectives to help you cultivate your own career and leadership journey.
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Leading Through Legacy & Innovation with Jonathan Chase
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Feb 11, 2026 |
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Slowing Down and Finding Clarity with Cheryl Mitchell
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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Understanding Body Language with Jan Hargrave
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Jan 21, 2026 |
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Designing a Successful Life with Jason Wetzler
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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Developing Future Ag Leaders with Elizabeth Galbreath
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Jan 07, 2026 |
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Preparing for the Inevitable with Hannah Thompson-Weeman
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Humanity in Leadership with Jarrod Gillig
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Forging an Adaptive Industry with Blaze Currie
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Dec 03, 2025 |
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Empowering Tough Conversations with Ashley Collins
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Nov 19, 2025 |
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Building Belonging in Agriculture with Kirk Maag
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Navigating Criticism with Courage with Mark McCully
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Finding Your Place in Agriculture with Dr. Michelle Schack
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Leading from the Inside Out with Jackie Applegate
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Leading Across Differences with Krysta Harden
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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The Power of Reflection
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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Leading Agriculture Forward with President Zippy Duvall
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Why Good People Win with Corey Ciocchetti
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Curating a Curious and Courageous Culture with Courtney White
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Breaking Barriers and Building Business with Suzanne Strassburger
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Negotiating for U.S. Agriculture with Gregg Doud
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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A Vision of Connecting Talent with Jessie Jarvis
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Jun 18, 2025 |
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You Might Be A Bad Manager with Katie Ervin
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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Curiosity, Culture and Crisis with Julie Anna Potts
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Jun 04, 2025 |
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Leading Digital Transformation in Agriculture with Teddy Bekele
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May 21, 2025 |
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Building a Resilient Mindset with John Sachse
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May 14, 2025 |
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The Art of Networking with David Nothmann
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May 07, 2025 |
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Finding Your Voice to Inspire Change with Courtenay DeHoff
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Apr 23, 2025 |
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Sustaining a Purpose-Driven Career in Ag with Matt Plitt
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Leading and Learning from the Future of Agriculture with Scott Stump
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Apr 09, 2025 |
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Showing Up as Your True Self with Ellen Zimmerman
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Mentorship, Leadership and the Future of Ag with Ebony Webber
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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Living Life on Purpose with Adam Carroll
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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The Power of Curiosity with Diana Kander
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Building Team Trust in Times of Change with Jake Worcester
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Bridging the Gap with Mark Stewart
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Jan 14, 2025 |