Fill Your Plate Now Podcast
Ranch Chores, 4-H Courage & Steak Dreams: Fun Chat with Young Carey Dobson & Mom, Alex, Episode 66
Join us for a delightful and inspiring episode of “Fill Your Plate Now” with 9-year-old Carey Dobson and his mom, Alex, a Northern Arizona ranching family with deep roots in Arizona agriculture. In this entertaining interview, young 4-H member Carey shares his favorite (and least favorite!) ranch chores, a hilarious calf escape story, and how he bravely wrote and delivered his own speech to win the Treasurer position in just his second 4-H meeting. Mom Alex opens up about how they approach chores and character-building with their young children, while Carey talks about his trip to the American Farm Bureau National Convention, his love for steak, what bravery means to him, and whether he dreams of continuing the ranching tradition. This episode is full of laughs, heartfelt moments, and real-life lessons on courage, responsibility, and growing up on a ranch. Whether you’re a farm family, 4-H supporter, or just love hearing from the next generation of agriculturalists, Carey’s energy and wisdom will fill your plate and warm your heart! This episode is perfect for families, educators, and anyone who believes in raising kids with grit and joy.
Butcher Solutions on Wheels: How Revolutionizing Meat Processing Brings Better Beef Home, Episode 65
In this episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we sit down with Sierra Anthony — meat scientist, owner of Butcher…
From Sportswriter to Food Champion: Brown on Feeding Millions at America’s 1st Food Bank, Episode 64
In this inspiring episode of Fill Your Plate Now, we welcome Jerry Brown, Director of Public Relations for St. Mary’s…
Registered Dietitian PhD Shares Evidence-Based Dairy Tips for Everyday Wellness, Episode 63
On today’s episode, we’re joined by Dr. Kristin Ricklefs-Johnson, Director of Nutrition Research at the National Dairy Council. Dr. Ricklefs-Johnson…
Why the West’s Irrigated Farms Are Critical to America’s Food Security, Episode 62
Samantha Barncastle, Executive Director of the Family Farm Alliance, is an attorney with 17+ years in water law and natural…
More Joy for Cooking from Our Beloved Arizona Chef: Part 2, Episode 61
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona’s beloved chef and cooking…
AZ’s Favorite Chef Jan D’Atri Shares Her Joy for Cooking: Garlic, Cheese, & More! Part 1, Episode 60
Join us on Fill Your Plate Now for an incredibly fun and informative conversation with Arizona’s beloved chef and cooking…
How to Fuel Like a High-Performer Without Giving Up Flavor or Culture, Episode 59
Men’s Health Nutrition Adviser and high-performance mentor Dezi Abeyta, RDN, joins hosts Julie Murphree and Tammy Baker to talk real…
2026 Farm Sector Crisis: Tale of Two Farm Economies, Truths Revealed, Episode 58
In this must-watch episode of Fill Your Plate Now, American Farm Bureau Federation Economist Danny Munch breaks down the brutal…
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