Way Out West! with the Colorado FFA Foundation
From corn farmer to cowboy, we want to hear voices that know western life and agricultural ties. Each week, we will be speaking with various leaders, businesspeople, policy makers, advocates, personalities, and everyone in between. You see, we're not just passionate about agriculture, but we’re interested in showcasing the people who feed America and getting to know what they’re all about!
This podcast is hosted by Aidan Datteri, a past Colorado FFA State Officer and fifth-generation agriculturalist who has a passion and intrigue for all things agriculture.
Episodes
8 episodes
WOW! Ep. 8- Kenton Ochsner on Beef, Ag Literacy, Ag Ed and more!
Step into the world of agricultural advocacy and leadership with Kenton Ochsner, Executive Director of the Colorado Beef Council. After two decades leading the Colorado FFA, Kenton offers an insider's look at the US beef industry,...
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WOW! Ep. 7: John Stahley- CO FFA Foundation Executive Director
In this episode, we have the opportunity to hear firsthand about the many experiences and insights John Stahley has gained over his years of involvement with the FFA. Although Mr. Stahley may introduce himself as "an old ag teacher," he too was...
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Episode 7
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1:03:20
WOW! Ep. 6: Some Worthy Stockmanship with Curt Pate
In this episode, we're joined by Curt, a true innovator in the livestock industry. With a lifetime of experience as a rancher, Curt has a unique ability to think outside the box and challenge others to do the same. He's made a name for himself ...
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Episode 6
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1:03:30
WOW! Ep. 5: 2025 National Officer Candidate Ryer Roberts- Talking Deep about the Blue Jacket and So Much More
Ryer is the kind of guy who knows how to be serious and professional, but he's also the type of guy who switches up the conversation and tosses out the funniest joke you've ever heard in the blink of an eye. We're pretty sure you'll see that an...
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Episode 5
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1:12:19
WOW! Ep. 4 Country Music and More- Liza Jo
On this week's episode, we're kicking off our boots and pulling up a chair with a truly unique talent: Liza Jo. She's not your typical rising star, and her story is as compelling as her music. Before she was captivating audiences with her power...
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Episode 4
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1:03:55
WOW! Ep. 3: The Owl of Colorado- Shannon Baylie
For the last of the 3 launch episodes, we have brought on the Colorado State FFA Advisor, Shannon Baylie. Shannon was a State FFA Officer in 2011 before attending Colorado State University and majoring in agriculture education. She started her ...
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Episode 3
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WOW! Ep. 2: CO FFA State Officers- Maddux Chapman, Thomas Schaal, & Kaitlyn Fenton
In this episode, we get to hear from 3 of the 10 Colorado FFA State Officers: Kaitlyn Fenton, Thomas Schaal, and Maddux Chapman. Each officer recorded a one-on-one 20-minute segment to make up this episode, allowing us to meet the very people w...
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Episode 2
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WOW! Ep. 1: Rachel Gabel-Stories Matter
Welcome to the Way Out West! Podcast, we are so happy to have you here! On our first episode, we have Rachel Gabel, a longtime agriculture writer and the assistant editor of The Fence Post Magazine. She writes exclusively about the agriculture ...
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Episode 1
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