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In this episode, we dive into the world of agriculture in 2023 with Connie Bowen, exploring the challenges and opportunities in farming. From labor issues and innovative solutions to equity in agriculture and the complexities of the food supply chain, Connie shares valuable insights into the evolving landscape of farming in the United States.
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The Learning With Lowell show is a series for the everyday mammal. In this show we’ll learn about leadership, science, and people building their change into the world. The goal is to dig deeply into people who most of us wouldn’t normally ever get to hear. The Host of the show – Lowell Thompson- is a lifelong autodidact, serial problem solver, and founder of startups.
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timestamps
00:00 Introducing Connie
01:08 State of agriculture in the USA
04:00 Things causing importation
07:45 Innovating in Agriculture / Massive opportunity / Labor issues
11:19 Meeting nutritional needs in USA / potential issues /Farm Bill
15:43 Farm inefficiencies, crazy things on farms, labor issues
19:30 Human trafficking in agriculture / specialty crops / equity or profit sharing / H2A workers
26:00 Solutions for agriculture problems / company culture
33:38 Supply and demand opportunities / ranchers/ school food
41:10 Labor / data marketplace
43:33 Unions in agriculture
48:15 Mythical man month in agriculture / local maximum
51:00 Walking on farms, bourbon diplomacy
52:55 Complexity of problems and opportunities in agriculture
56:27 Uber for farm equipment / tractor equipment
59:15 Renting equipment
01:02:20 Opportunities and optimism to integrate into agriculture/ advice
01:07:30 Cultivating curiosity / cold outreach
01:09:40 Crafting cold outreach
01:12:32 Playing Rugby
01:16:41 Mentoring and helping women and POC / leading