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AgriCurious is a podcast hosted by Dennis Baffour-Awuah (The Artistic Scientist) in the Lamm Lab at the Agricultural Leadership, Education & Communication Department of the University of Georgia. It explores the science, stories, and people behind agriculture and beyond the farm. AgriCurious aims to break down complex topics into understandable concepts. The conversations in this podcast involve farmers, scientists, students, and policymakers on a range of topics, including pest management, gene editing, plastic pollution, and food systems. If you're curious about what really affects your food, your environment, and how science connects it all, this podcast is for you. No jargon, just real talk made simple, insightful, and fun.
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S2E6 Why Agriculture Is not One-Size-Fits-All
In this episode of AgriCurious, we sit down with Dr. Jennifer Jo Thompson, an anthropologist and faculty member in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at the University of Georgia, to explore…
S2E5 Beyond the Meat Plate
In this episode, Dennis sits down with Dr. KatieRose McCullough, President and Chief Scientist of the Meat Foundation and Director of Science and Public Health at the Meat Institute, for a…
S2E4 The Hidden Economics of Food Access
In this episode, Dennis sits down with Dr. Craig Gundersen, the Snee Family Endowed Chair and Professor of Economics at Baylor University. They discuss the role of agricultural economics in shaping…
S2E3 Is Precision Agriculture All We Think It Is?
In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis speaks with Dr. Chin-Ling Lee, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communication at the University of Georgia, about…
S2E2 Grad School Real Talk at SAAS 2026
On this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis sat with fellow graduate students during the 2026 Southern Association of Agricultural Scientists (SAAS) Conferences in Louisville, Kentucky, to reflect on…
S2E1 What Systems Thinking Reveals About Cause and Effect
What usually goes wrong when we try to solve complex problems using simple cause-and-effect thinking?How do we feel when that approach doesn’t lead to one clear “right” answer?In this episode, Dennis…
S1E13 Rethinking Peat and the Future of Soilless Substrates
Peat has been the backbone of soilless plant production for decades, but growing environmental concerns and tightening supply are forcing the industry to rethink what comes next.In this episode of…
S1E12 Upcycled Food Explained
Can food waste be part of the solution rather than the problem?In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis speaks with Dr. Peng Lu, Assistant Professor in the Agricultural Leadership, Education, and…
S1E11 Peaches, Apples, and a Few Pesky Pests
What does it take to protect peaches in Georgia and apples in New York from a shifting mix of pests, weather, and regulations?In this episode of AgriCurious, Dennis sits down with Dr. Brett Blaauw,…
S1E10 Talking Science and Stories in the Lamm Lab Lounge
In this episode of AgriCurious, we hang out in the Lamm Lab Lounge, where science meets stories and laughter. Join Dennis, Funmi, Megan, Michael, and Gracie as they chat about their research,…
S1E9 When Vitis Met Muscadinia: A Love Story in the Vineyard
What happens when science meets the vineyard? In this episode, Dennis sits down with Dr. Renee Threlfall and Dr. Margaret Worthington, the dynamic duo behind the Vitis × Muscadinia project, to talk…
S1E8 Change is Going to Come: A Conversation about Nursery Substrates with Manuel Morales
In this episode, Dr. Alexa Lamm hosts Manuel Morales from Los Arroyos Nursery in Watsonville, California. Manuel shares his insights on a constantly evolving industry, including how he works closely…
S1E7 The Spotted Lanternfly: A Beautiful Invader with a Destructive Appetite
The spotted lanternfly may look striking with its bold wings of red, black, and white and a body patterned with yellow bands and dark spots, but don’t be fooled. It's one of the most pressing…
S1E6 Plastic on Your Plate?
PFAS and microplastics are two of the most talked-about contaminants in our food, water, and environment, but what do we really know about them, and why should we care? In this podcast, host Dennis…
S1E5 The Role of Meat In Society
Plant-based meat movements: a disservice to society?In this episode, Dr. Keith Belk, Director of the Center for Meat Safety and Quality at Colorado State University, discusses the role of meat in our…
S1E4 Behind the CLEAR Center with Joe Proudman
Dr. Lamm sits with Joe Proudman, the Associate Director of Communications at the Clarity and Leadership for Environmental Awareness and Research (CLEAR) Center. They discuss the center's origins,…
S1E3 The AgNext Approach to Animal Agriculture
In this episode of AgriCurious, Dr. Alexa Lamm interviews staff from AgNext, an innovative animal agriculture research center at Colorado State University. They explore the center’s mission, detail…
S1E2 The Other Side of the Fence: Zola on Farming in Africa
Ever wondered what makes farming in Africa so different from farming in America?In this episode, we sit down with Zola, a bold and inspiring woman farmer, as she takes us through her journey from how…
S1E1 Introduction to AgriCurious
Did you ever think you could learn about agriculture in a fun and easy way?Well, that’s exactly what we’re doing here on AgriCurious by making big conversations about food, science, and the…
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AgriCurious Podcast has published 19 episodes since June 2025, covering topics in Science.
AgriCurious Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 27m.
