Field Focus

I sit down with the talented Anthony Gunlund for this week’s episode of Field Focus. Anthony has an extensive knowledge and background of agriculture. He has seen the industry from multiple points of view. He’s worked on the farm, for an irrigation dealer and in education. His insightful experience in the field made him a great candidate for this week’s episode. I hope you enjoy the show as much as we did recording it.

Mike Wandzell is a man of many talents. From winning an Emmy Award with the evening news to helming his very own Documentary Company, Mike always strives to keep the public informed and entertained. In this episode, we discuss his documentary work along with all the vital knowledge he has gathered about the Ag Industry as a salesmen for Western Ag Irrigation. He’s an insightful and passionate professional. It was a pleasure having him on the show. As always, thank you for listening.

Today’s guest is Danny Briceño. Danny has extensive knowledge of irrigation systems and their designs. I first met him 10 years ago when he was with Reedley Irrigation as their irrigation systems designer. He is now a critical member of the Cal West Rain Sales Team. In this podcast, we discuss some of the outlooks on the industry, share some technical knowledge and have a few laughs along the way. As always, thank you for listening, please enjoy the show.

With applications for EQIP funding opening up just around the corner, I thought it would be the perfect time to showcase my next guest. Blair Bain worked for the NRCS for many years and worked on many different types of projects and programs. He now works for Streamline Irrigation where he’s doing just as much as ever to help growers get the funding they need to get their important projects completed. He’s a true professional and knowledgeable ally in our great industry of agriculture. If you’re looking for vital information on funding, Blair is your go to guy. Enjoy the show.

Joseph Brewer has an extensive background in both Agriculture and Transportation. In this episode we get a chance to catch up on events, have some laughs and share some industry insights. He was also gracious enough to share about a recent health episode that ended up being an incredible story. I present to you my friend of over 30 years, Joseph Brewer.

If you are in the Agriculture Industry in California’s Central Valley, you most likely know my next guest, Cory Broad. From his respected work in the field to his impressive social media presence, Cory is a true industry professional. In this episode, we pull back the curtain and show how thoughtful, intelligent and even how funny this man can be. I had a blast recording this episode and I hope you have a blast listening to it.

Today’s guest is Joe Russell. Joe worked many enjoyable years in the construction industry, but eventually he decided to trade in his hard hat for farm boots. In this episode, we discuss Joe’s journey from conventional farmer to organic farmer. He imparted a lot of wisdom and knowledge, I hope you enjoy the show.

My first guest is Jim Lauria of Mazzei. Aside from his impressive résumé in the fields of agriculture and business, Jim is also a cohost of his own podcast “Water We Talking About?” He is also the author of a newsletter that reaches thousands of people every month called, “ To know water is to love water”. I’m blessed to call him a friend. I hope you all enjoy the show.

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