In honor of Womens History Month, Bo sits down with the women who run the show when it comes to South Florida Agriculure. Jessica Clasby who is the Director of the Palm Beach County for the Florida Sugar Cane League, Ardis Hammock a 3rd generation farmer out of Clewiston Florida, Alleigh Schlechter Reitz, public relations and community outreach for Everglades Equipment Group and Shiva Aherns a Principal Research Scientist Florida Crystals.

In this episode of The Big AG Show, we're thrilled to present an in-depth conversation with Representative Rick Roth, a farmer from Belle Glade, Florida, who has seamlessly transitioned into a significant role in the House of Representatives.

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Welcome to the first official episode of the Big Ag Show. A podcast about Agriculture farming and whatever comes up in good conversation. 

In this episode we sit down with Drew Discounts. Drew is an arena builder based out of Wellington florida. When he is not fixing Arenas he is in the shop working on custom trucks and refurbishing old John Deere Tractors. 

He has a collection of over 30 tractrors mowers and trucks that are in mint condition. 
In this episode we talk about what it takes to build a 8 figure business, right to repair and the what it takes to refurbish tractors and build custom trucks. 

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Join us in this inspiring episode of our podcast as we delve into the remarkable journey of John L. Hundley, a visionary farmer and the founder of Hundley Farms. Starting with a humble beginning in 1969 alongside his wife, Patricia, John transformed an initial investment into one of America's largest and most diversified farms.

In our conversation, we explore John's early years, growing up on a farm and learning the intricacies of farming from his father. We then transition into his college experiences, shedding light on how his education shaped his approach to agriculture.

The heart of our discussion focuses on the incredible growth of Hundley Farms. From its initial 400 acres to an astounding 16,000 acres, John shares the challenges and triumphs of cultivating crops like sweet corn, sugar cane, radishes, celery, green beans, and even rearing cattle.

What makes this episode truly special is John's insight into his innovative, progressive strategies that have not only led to his success but also ensure sustainable farming practices for future generations. He discusses Hundley Farms' compliance with best management practices and the adoption of conservation techniques.

Whether you're an aspiring farmer, an agriculture enthusiast, or simply curious about the journey of building a legacy, this podcast offers a unique perspective from one of the industry's most respected figures. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from John L. Hundley himself on how he built a farming empire and plans to preserve it for his children and grandchildren.

In this episode we sit down with our Loxahatchee Dealership Manager Chad Freeman. Chad has been with everglades for over 17 years and now runs one of the largest John Deere dealerships in South Florida. 

His story begins as a yard guy in the dealership. As time went on his get it done attitude helped him grow to now running the dealership. Chad is a vital part of the everglades team and he sits down with Mike and Bo to go over what it takes to run a dealership, what it's like growing a customer book and what it takes to grow from the very bottom to the top of a company. 

In this episode we take you behind the scenes as well and talk about what goes on at the dealership in both our parts and service department. 

Welcome to the Everglades Equipment Group Podcast. Hosted by Bo Schlecter himself. For the past 60 years Bo and his family have built the largest John Deere Dealership in all of South Florida. 

Tune in week to week as we interview customers and talk about farming, current events and building businesses in the agricultural world.