This week on CLEAR Conversations with Tracy Sellers, Morgan Wonderly, agricultural education starts with getting students out of the classroom and into the barn. As a full-time lecturer at Cal Poly, Wonderly teaches swine production and livestock evaluation and helps manage the university’s swine unit. The farrow-to-finish operation has about 80 sows, giving students an opportunity to participate in nearly every step of the farm-to-fork process. That hands-on experience is especially important because today’s agriculture students come from a wide range of backgrounds. Some grew up on farms or showing livestock. Others arrive from cities such as Los Angeles or San Francisco and have never seen a pig in person. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-conversations/id1844923534 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EsxxMUuHGRysasRq5k1bS iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/299490214 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94808eee-a498-49ec-a3da-9bae97d0250d

For more than three decades, Lisa Nash Holmes has been a familiar face in the UC Davis Department of Animal Science. She has worked with animals, managed teaching facilities, supported faculty and students, supervised advising staff and helped generations of students gain the hands-on experience that can turn a classroom lesson into a career. Now, Holmes is getting a little time in the spotlight herself. Holmes will be honored with the game ball during UC Davis’ annual Salute to Ag Game, recognizing her decades of service to agriculture, UC Davis and the students she has helped along the way. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-conversations/id1844923534 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EsxxMUuHGRysasRq5k1bS iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/299490214 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94808eee-a498-49ec-a3da-9bae97d0250d

How do we tell the story of modern agriculture in a way that connects with consumers while staying true to the people who produce our food? In this episode of CLEAR Conversations, host Tracy Sellers sits down with Jennifer Shike, Editor and Brand Leader for Farm Journal's PORK, to discuss the evolving role of agricultural journalism, the challenges of communicating science, and why authentic storytelling matters more than ever. From emerging sustainability initiatives and animal welfare to producer innovation and public perception, Jennifer shares her perspective on covering one of agriculture's most dynamic industries and the importance of building trust between farmers and the public. Whether you're a producer, researcher, student, or simply interested in where your food comes from, this conversation offers valuable insight into the stories shaping the future of animal agriculture. Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clear-conversations/id1844923534 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0EsxxMUuHGRysasRq5k1bS iHeartRadio: https://iheart.com/podcast/299490214 Amazon Music/Audible: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/94808eee-a498-49ec-a3da-9bae97d0250d