Episodes

  • Episode 132: Dr. Monika Dziuba, DVM of Dairy MD.
    Jul 28 2025

    Monika Dziuba is an independent dairy veterinarian that works with farms in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Her work on farm focuses on milk quality and parlor efficiency evaluations, calf health and management, and in Spanish employee training. She is a 2023 graduate from Michigan State University and went to practice in the central valley of California before returning to her home state of Michigan and starting her own business, Dairy MD. With Dairy MD, Monika works with farms of all sizes to work as a part of the team where she works with the employees and performance over time to improve the productivity and profitability of farms. Monika's goal is to help dairies achieve their goals and improve daily operations in a way that each farm can customize with their wants and needs.

    Contact info: Dairy MD dziuba.monika7@gmail.com; 734-771-2087

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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • Episode 131: Fingering it Out with Sophia Cronebaugh.
    May 2 2025

    Sophia Cronebaugh is the second eldest of the 6th Generation of the Cronebaugh Family. She is finishing up her Freshman year at Tuscarawas Central Catholic School District. Striving to be a veterinarian, Sophia excels at academics at school while also participating in many sports such as track and field along with basketball. 4-H, shoot trap and helping out at the family businesses are also ways Sophia spends her time.


    Join in a great community benefit event on June 29th, 11:30 AM at the Tuscarawas County Fair grounds for the late great Reb Billman and Family. Come eat at the benefit spaghetti dinner, join in the live and silent auctions, raffle, 50/50 drawing and much more. All proceeds will go to Reb's medical bills and a scholarship in Reb Billman's honor.

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    2 hrs and 38 mins
  • Episode 130: Seth Gerber from Gerber and Sons, Inc.
    Apr 8 2025

    Seth Gerber is the president, general manager and the 5th generation to run Gerber and Son, Inc. of Baltic, Ohio. After earning his business degree from Muskingum College in 2002, Seth joined Provia where he worked until 2011. Seth proudly took over the family business shortly after and has continued the great services to the farming community that his family has provided for generations. You can find Gerber and Sons on Facebook; gerberandsons.com. Contact Seth at seth_gerber@gerberandsons.com.


    Scott Specht from Episodes 116 and 119.


    Ohio Sleep Treatment, LLC

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    2 hrs and 8 mins
  • Episode 129: Dr. Jim Honigford; Veterinarian and Joel Honigford; University of Michigan Alumni; Performance Life Coach.
    Mar 26 2025

    Doc Jim Honigford is a mixed animal practitioner, owner and partner from Sugarcreek Veterinary Clinic of Sugarcreek, Ohio. Dr. Honigford earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Animal Sciences in 1986 from OSU and then went on to earn is DVM from THE Ohio State University Veterinary College in 1990. sugarcreekvet.com; facebook; Instagram; 330-852-2321


    Joel Honigford graduated from Garaway High School of Sugarcreek, Ohio in 2017 and then went on to play for the University of Michigan Wolverines football program through the 2022-2023 Season. Joel earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering while attending U of M. Since graduating, Joel has started a performance and life coaching business called Honigford Performance Strategies. honigfordps.com; Instagram, facebook.

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    1 hr and 45 mins
  • Episode 128: David Hyde, President of R-Calf USA
    Mar 5 2025

    David Hyde from Episode 74 is back for another episode, this time as President of R-Calf USA. David is on Facebook. Check out R-Calf USA at www.r-calfusa.com

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    2 hrs and 28 mins
  • Episode 127: Pastor Dave VanDonge.
    Feb 17 2025
    Dave VanDonge is the Dover Campus Pastor of New Pointe Community Church. Growing up in Soldier, Kansas, Pastor Dave attended Jackson Heights High School and participated in many sports. Even at a young age Dave had a calling to serve God. After high school Dave attended Manhattan Christian College where he played basketball and earned his Bachelors Degree. HE went on to earn a MBA from Hope International University. After earing his degrees, Dave has been serving in the ministry ever since. You can find Pastor Dave on Facebook; dvandonge@newpointe.org; 330-602-3044New Pointe Community Church can be found on Facebook, Instagram, X and You Tube. newpointe.orgDownload the mobile New Pointe App. Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind." Matthew 22:37
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    2 hrs and 13 mins
  • Episode 126: The Jones Brothers from D and J Sales and Service
    Feb 7 2025

    Ohio State Representative Don Jones from Episodes 63 and 82 is back and this time with his twin brother Jon. Check out the details on Episode 63 for Don Jones' biography. Jon is the older of the Jones brothers being born first. Like Don, Jon attended Ashland University and graduated with a degree in Special Education Degree. The Jones brothers started their equipment business just as they graduated high school. Jon started off teaching at Claymont School District as a severe behavior students. He then moved onto Union Local School District and finished his teaching career as an Agriculture Teacher. Jon then moved to full time at the family business at the equipment dealership.


    D and J Sales and Services is on Facebook; dandjsalesandservice.com; 740-942-3099.


    Jon and Don are both on Facebook.

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    3 hrs and 12 mins
  • Episode 125: Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services.
    Jan 29 2025

    Location Manager Katey Hrovat and Account Manager Susan Orr of Faithful Companion Pet Cremation Services stopped by The Thompson SeconDairy Farm. They got to visit all of the cows, watch the robot milk and learn about the dairy industry. They put on one heck of a podcast episode and educated us on after care of pets. faithfulcompanion.com

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    1 hr and 44 mins