UF IFAS Range Cattle REC

Chris Hardee Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Chris Hardee of Hardee Farms in Cheifland, Florida. Chris, a 5th generation cattleman, discusses their cattle operation including the changes he's seen over the last 3 decades. 

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Scot Eubanks Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Scot Eubanks the Assistant Director of Agricultural Policy Division at Florida Farm Bureau Federation. Listen in as Scot explains Florida Farm Bureau's structure, current programs like CARES, how they give Florida agriculture a voice in state and federal government, educational programs they offer, and how to get involved with them. Visit their website for additional information: http://www.floridafarmbureau.org/.

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Michael Vieira Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Michael Vieira, the owner of A Legacy Genetics in Haworth, Oklahoma. Listen in as Michael shares about his work with dairy, poultry, and beef cattle, including his purchase of the Ona White Angus and its development and marketing.

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Ralph Pelaez Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Ralph Pelaez, the owner of Pelaez & Sons cow/calf ranch in Okeechobee. Listen in as Ralph shares about heifer development, including their breeding and nutrition programs. 

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Zach Adams Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Zach Adams, a forth generation rancher at Adams Ranch in Kenansville, Florida. They discuss Adams Ranch history and cattle and the opening of their resturant "The Braford" in Ft. Pierce.   For additional information visit: http://www.adamsranch.com/ or contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Jim Handley Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Jim Handley, the Executive Vice President of the Florida Cattlemen's Association (FCA). Listen in as Jim shares about the FCA's establishment, structure, and purpose, and the efforts of quarterly meetings and committees. For additional information on the Florida Cattlemen's Association visit: http://www.floridacattlemen.org/ 

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Todd Clemons Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Todd Clemons, the President of Okeechobee Livestock Market which has been owned and operated by the Clemons family for over 50 years. 

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Erik Jacobsen Interview

In the latest Joe What? Podcast, Joao speaks with Erik Jacobsen, Vice President and General Manager of Deseret Cattle & Citrus with Deseret Ranches of Florida.

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

Reinaldo Cooke Interview

The Joe What? Podcast is a series of interviews by Joao (Joe) Vendramini of the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. This interview was recorded in July 2017.

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu

George Kempfer Interview

The Joe What? Podcast is a series of interviews by Joao (Joe) Vendramini of the UF/IFAS Range Cattle Research and Education Center. This interview was recorded in June 2017.

For additional information contact Joao at jv@ufl.edu or (863) 735-1314 ext. 205 or visit: http://rcrec-ona.ifas.ufl.edu