Upcoming Shows:

Note: The dates listed below are for broadcast on WVPT, Virginia's Public Television. Our show is also broadcast on WBRA, Blue Ridge Public Television, WCVE in Richmond, statewide on West Virginia Public Television, and nationwide on RFD-TV. For further info, visit the RFD-TV web site. 

 

Feb. 17: Excluding livestock from water - what are the benefits and challenges?

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Feb. 24: Virginia Farming is gearing up for a "new look."

 

Previous programs:

Feb. 10: Gaining Ground: Successful no-till farmers tell their stories

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Feb. 3: A conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin; Part 2

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Jan. 27: Jeff Ishee welcomes special guest Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal behavior specialist and named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

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Jan. 20: A farming revolution is spreading across Virginia. Successful graziers tell their story.

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Jan. 13: Recycling on the farm.

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Jan. 6: Robert Shoemaker, President, Virginia Forage and Grassland Council and Chris Teutsch, Forage Specialist, discuss forage management and the upcoming VFGC Winter Forage Conferences.

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Dec. 30: Excluding livestock from water - what are the benefits and challenges?

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Dec. 23: Orion Samuelson, legendary farm broadcaster.

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Dec. 16: We celebrate the Holiday Season and official arrival of winter with a special performance by Wilson Fairchild.

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Dec. 9: Growing Christmas Trees in Virginia - what are the challenges and rewards?

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Dec. 2: Virginia's Quail Recovery Initiative - Part 2

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Nov. 25: Gaining Ground: Successful no-till farmers tell their stories

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Nov. 18: Virginia Christmas Tree growers prepare for busy season

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Nov. 11: Wayne Pryor, President of Va. Farm Bureau, discusses legislative issues of importance to farmers.

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Nov. 4 - Virginia 4-H National Champions / Wildlife Habitat Education Program

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Oct. 28:  Members of the Virginia Angus Association talk about trends in the cattle industry

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Oct. 21: Virginia's Quail Recovery Initiative and opportunities for rural landowners

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Oct. 14: Billy Pate discusses equine therapy for children with autism and veterans with PTSD.

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Oct. 7: Excluding livestock from water - what are the benefits and challenges?

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Sept. 30: Cynthia Chiles talks about agritourism and fall apple festivals.

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Sept. 23: We celebrate the arrival of fall with special music from Virginia's countryside.

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Sept. 16: Part 2 of our conversation with Joel Salatin about the movie "American Meat"

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Sept. 9: Virginia's self-described lunatic farmer Joel Salatin talks about his new book "Folks, This Ain't Normal." It will be released in October by Center Street, a major publishing house. Some reviewers are already saying this is his finest writing to date and should be on various Bestseller Lists within weeks. Salatin is described by the New York Times as "Virginia's most multifaceted agrarian since Thomas Jefferson [and] the high priest of the pasture."

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Sept. 2: Megan Seibel discusses the new VALOR (Virginia Agriculture Leaders Obtaining Results) program. The VALOR program is designed to develop leaders who can effectively engage all segments of the Virginia agricultural community to create collaborative solutions and promote agriculture inside and outside the industry.

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August 26: A conversation with Dr. Temple Grandin; Part 2

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August 19: Jeff Ishee welcomes special guest Dr. Temple Grandin, world-renowned animal behavior specialist and named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World.

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August 12: Commodity prices force farmers to re-examine budgets.

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August 5: Virginia Beef Cattlemen's Field Day expected to attract hundreds. 

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July 29: Study reveals economic importance of horses. www.vhib.org 

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July 22: Conservation easements help preserve farmland.

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July 15: David Fiske discusses overall cattle market and pasture conditions.

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July 8: Next generation excited about the future of agriculture

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July 1: Farm safety practices are essential during busy time of the year

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June 24: Virginia Dairy Princess Kendra Lester.

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June 17: Young farmers face numerous challenges

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June 10: Agriculture market analyst Jonah Bowles discusses trends in the farm economy

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June 3: Some of our favorite books on agriculture.

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May 27: May is Egg Month

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May 20: Volatile commodity market concerns farmers

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May 13: National Holstein Convention is coming to Virginia

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May 6: Trends in the Virginia sheep industry.

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April 29: 4-H and FFA members participate in Market Animal Show