Rural Route Radio's Podcast

Wayne Hanson the Chairman of the Board for Wreaths Across America and 24 year volunteer will bring this home today. If you can image 44,000 people on Dec 17, 2016 placing 245,000 wreaths on grave markers for our nation's Veterans. Sit for a spell and enjoy this I did.

On her own accord Landri learned and on the spur of the moment can say the books of the Bible. This Valentine's Day special makes a pair of parents extremely proud.

Okay we may talk shop for a bit in particular what is incorrectly marketed as "milk" today. But we quickly get into what makes Christmas so special and it is the kids who keep the real giving spirit as a priority. Thanks Melissa.

On the evening of Jan 26, 2016 while in route to John Day, OR for a meeting in Grant County LaVoy Finicum was gunned down. Just before they departed Malheur National Wildlife Refuge Ammon Bundy spent a few minutes with Trent on the radio. That "Meeting That Never Happened" will take place Jan 28, 2017. https://www.facebook.com/events/221507451616026/

The generosity of folks in Rural America for neighbors in need is quite incredible. Today I revisit the destruction of the 2016 Anderson Creek Fire in Kansas because we have friends in Nebraska that had same experience yesterday.

In the spirit of Christmas Todd and Trent stray from normal discussion about maintaining property rights to maintaining macho Cowboy image. I mean who brags about a sheep giving you a knockout punch to the face or a mule dumping you on a 5 wire fence? Todd and Trent that's who.

Kristi Diener from the Central Valley in California says "I am just mom and farmer's wife but enough is enough." Public hearings have taken place and folks there is only so many 40% cuts in 100% do you get that?

As I begin my recap of travels in 2016 the year started in Harney County, Oregon at the home of some great Americans. Life for the Hammonds has been completely destroyed because they believe in the promise of property rights. Please check out https://www.facebook.com/events/339139403132349/

Kate Miller "The Meat Lady" gives us great insight into education and marketing of meat to today's consumers. In particular what are millennials thinking when it comes to meat consumption? Honestly she sheds light on food spending that shocks me.

The Meat Lady Kate Miller from Houston, TX joins to discuss how healthy millennials actually eat. While Gen X spend $60/month on meat purchases the formerly known whacky bunch spends $200/month. Check her out online TheMeatLady.com

New Fashion Pork has a division called Old Fashion Pork and people incorrectly believe the old is knew. Emily brings a great perspective as she grew up on a farm herself and certainly has been there done that.

New Fashion Pork began with husband and wife team Brad and Meg Freking from Jackson, MN. Today the farm consist of 400 employees on their farms in addition to a partnership of Triumph Foods. If you truly want to understand modern agriculture listen to this you will thank me...and Brad.

Near Belfield, ND about 150 west of where current Dakota Access Pipeline protest have been occurring there was an oil spill on Dec 5, 2016. I believe this proves what most have been saying the entire time, the oil pipeline does not pose a risk to water supplies or the environment.

No better time than now to introduce our nation's school children to the Cowboy Ethic as penned by James P. Owen. Special Operations Director of Elkhart County Farm Bureau Dwight Moudy tightens the cinch and promotes riding for the brand. https://www.facebook.com/dwight.moudy

Get informed in today's information highway there is no reason to fall prey to fraud. Despite the truth I estimate that $20 million has been squandered away in the name of stopping a pipeline. In addition Marty Beard joins to discuss the truth of meat consumption.

As the tribute to the life of Ross Hirschfeld was airing a 10 year old young man walked up to me at the Indiana Farm Bureau convention. He wants to take a stand for agriculture.

This is quite the high energy discussion with a typical buffet of topics joining in Tony Wolfe and Richard Chattin of Southern Indiana. We talk current farm crisis, young leaders and welfare mothers.

On Dec 8, 2016 we celebrate the life and impact one human being can have on thousands. We pay tribute the life of Ross Hirschfeld and Grant Norman a lifelong family friend hits it out of the park in doing it the "Ross way." YEPPERS

A typical North Dakota blizzard has come and lives are in jeopardy. Standing Rock Sioux Chairman Dave Archambault actually admits on KFYR TV that the pipeline has the right to build but we like the noise.

www.SteaksForTroops.com strikes again in Texas. The All American Beef Battalion is quite proud to feed the unit during their family Christmas party in Belton, TX. Mike Arnold receives the certificate of appreciation from Col. Adame.

If we true want to explain the importance of food production we must be willing to engage in the process. From the Superior Livestock Auction sale in Fort Worth Kelley walks us through the avenues she pioneers in blasting a trail to the frontier.

Pride to be a Patriot and celebrate all the wonderful things about being an American. Ace and Trent have a great discussion about standing shoulder to shoulder for the citizens of America no matter what walk of life they come from.

Governor Pete Ricketts was in China on a trade mission during the general election 2016. You might find it interesting his comments about the Chinese respond to a Trump win. Additionally we discuss the overall importance of trade to the health and wellbeing of the Unites States.

Two individuals sympathetic to the cause of the Standing Rock Sioux explain why they came to the protest and why they left the protest/riot/terrorism. David Schutz is forced to get back to MA without even his ID.

Michelle went to Standing Rock standoff because of her Native American blood. She is willing to fight for the cause she believes in yet what she found at #NoDAPL is not what she expected from viewing it online. Many more will come forward with similar stories.

David Schutz came to the Standing Rock protest from Massachusetts to see for himself what is going on. After being robbed and assaulted he is warning all others to stay away and don't send money.

There truly are no comparisons between what is currently happening in Morton County, ND and what happened earlier this year in Harney County, Oregon. The Not Guilty verdict is in and how surprised are you?

In 2014 Blake Danner won the Grand Champion market hog honors at the American Royal. That pig sold at auction and the Danner family donated 10% to the American Royal as scholarship opportunities for other young people in agriculture.

So today we wonder a bit off topic with Todd's history as a Prep Joc but we do get to the real meat of the trial. The closing brought about some unbelievable statements from the prosecution. It is an amazingly fast 48 minutes.

Matt Rockwell like so many Oregon ranchers has had a year filled with anxiety. He simply held a community meeting to discuss the U.S. Constitution and our rights as citizens only to have his own Senators say he was "spreading the virus."

How much Government involvement does it take to keep the Rural areas of the world alive and vibrant? That is the question pursued today in addition to what the business of farming needs to continue to thrive.

Erin Maupin from Harney County, OR was not allowed to testify in the Federal trial in Portland. In fact why were woman in general not allowed on the stand. Where is the Bible? She joins Todd MacFarlane and myself today with update on current happens of the trial.

Experience Agriculture Today the first annual event hosted by the Owasso FFA Chapter. This chapter in the suburbs of Tulsa has 175 members and they have zero "traditional" farm/ranch kids. Don't miss this event as Ag instructor Jonathan Holloway explains.

The "Forgot Americans" are top of mind to quite a few people these days. The hard working church going patriotic folks who make up the fabric of this country must step up and demand greater strength in leaders and our country. More about The New Terrorism at http://www.thenewterrorism.com/

What is the division within the Republican party all about? Not really about some statement demeaning women 11 years ago is it? Trent will bring it all full circle in the show.

After 7 years of being Pub owner in Rural England Abigail is taking class learning to be a farmer. This time Trent ask all the questions next time Abigail will be asking.

I really can not believe all the "noise" about the day we celebrate Columbus discovering the New World. Lets put it all into context really with factual history.

This Kansas cowgirl and TV personality has put together a very clever, witty and creative video explaining why she should be the co-host for Live with Kelly. Oh and it was her horseback skills that leads me to believe she is perfect for the job.

Dr. Dorman has just returned from the World Animal Health conference in the Netherlands where the European message is to reduce animal antibiotic usage. But what impact is it making on the issue at hand, human born bacteria with resistance to antibiotics?

This young lady Courtenay DeHoff is a Kansas TV personality but at heart a true Cowgirl. Watch her video http://livekelly.com/live/kelly-and-you/ and vote to send this Rural Advocate to the national stage. Courtenay is perfect example of how grow up teaches life skills that last.

Doug Hille joins today representing the folks in Morton County, ND living in pure hell. School buses have constant police escorts, 15 year olds are manning home doors with loaded firearms and innocent people are being stopped by mobs on the highways. The real story must be told here.

Kathy Tokach joins with Marty Beard to spread the word about the 5th annual 5K run this weekend. Marty agrees to join in somewhat either way this show will bring a smile to your face.

Living her whole life as a "city person" Judith D. Schwartz has recently had an entire awakening about soil health and what it takes to keep it. It is arrived from managing the system rather than demonizing one living thing.

The Boonstra family is a young farming family from Manitoba. Instead of Chelsea coming back to farm at home the family suggested she get in the outside world for experience first. She did and is an agronomist that today does a tremendous job in explaining Precision Farming and soil health.

With so many editorials popping up across the country about why the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge occupation happened in the first place this is a must listen to. IF YOU CARE ABOUT TRUTH THAT IS.

It is the document that has granted us the best chance on earth of making a difference. Although how would you fare in a quiz about the history of the U.S. Constitution? Trent fails and Kathy sails. How about you?

Under the pretense of animal abuse Sylvia has had the "lawmakers" steal everything she owns and loves from her and nobody is there to help. This edition of Rural Route will give cause to lend a needed hand.

The erosion of animal ownership continues in the USA and no one keep a better pulse on the front lines that Mindy Patterson of Cavalry Group. We don't have an animal welfare problem we have an animal activist problem please help set the record straight.

On Sept 2, 2009 the 173 hunting dogs that sustained the livelihoods of this 3rd and 4th generation Turner County SD farm family were stolen from them. HSUS planned and used this family for fundraising purposes without any regard for the very animals they lie about protecting. Wake up folks this could happen to you too.