This episode of AgCredit Said It focuses on value-added food businesses and how farmers and food entrepreneurs can safely and profitably bring products directly to consumers. Host Libby Wixtead interviews Emily Marrison, a Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) educator with Ohio State University Extension, who has 14 years of experience in Extension, including six years in agriculture and natural resources and eight years in FCS, all grounded in her background in food science. Her work centers on food preservation, food safety certification, and supporting food entrepreneurs, bridging the perspectives of both producers and consumers to help with business and food safety considerations.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-110-navigating-value-added-food-businesses-emily-marrison

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Host Phil Young welcomes Scott Higgins, CEO of both the Ohio Dairy Producers Association (ODPA) and the American Dairy Association Mid-East, to discuss the current state, challenges, and future of Ohio's dairy industry.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-109-inside-ohios-dairy-industry-scott-higgins

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This episode of AgCredit Said It focuses on going "beyond the balance sheet" of farm finance to discuss how to get financially ready to buy a home and explore unique home lending options available through Ag Credit, hosted by Libby Wixted with guest Mandy Stacy, Director of Consumer Lending at AgCredit.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-108-getting-financially-ready-buy-home

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In this new episode of AgCredit Said It, guest host David White is talking with Coty Ferguson, Director of Legislative Government Relations for AgFirst Farm Credit Bank. They dive into the status and importance of the Farm Bill and how it impacts farmers and the Farm Credit System.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-107-inside-farm-bill-coty-ferguson

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Show notes: Ep. 105 Exclusive Interview from Emerge Experience | AgCredit

Join us in this insightful episode of AgCredit Said It, recorded live from the Emerge Conference 2026, where we dive into the world of meat science and marketing with Lyda Garcia, an extension meat specialist from The Ohio State University. Discover the intricacies of meat processing, from understanding cuts and anatomy to innovative marketing strategies that can set you apart in the industry. Lyda shares her expertise on working with processors, the importance of local meat markets, and the evolving landscape of meat processing post-COVID. Whether you're a farmer, processor, or just curious about the meat industry, this episode offers valuable insights and practical advice to enhance your understanding and business acumen.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-104-marketing-meat-consumers-lyda-garcia

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Join host Phil Young on AgCredit Said It as he delves into the world of drone technology in agriculture with Ryan Kloeppel, a pioneer in custom drone spraying. Discover how Ryan's journey from college inspiration to a thriving business in Delphos, Ohio, is transforming farm operations. Learn about the equipment, challenges, and benefits of using drones for crop spraying and cover cropping. Whether you're a farmer looking to optimize your operations or an entrepreneur interested in the latest agricultural innovations, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of farming. Tune in to explore how drones are changing the landscape of agriculture, one field at a time

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-103-drones-agriculture-ryan-kloeppel

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Recently AgCredit co-hosted a Market Outlook meeting in Bowling Green and we had a chance to get some insights from the speakers. In this episode we get a market outlook from Neil Schuller of The Andersons, an update on land values from Howard Halderman of Halderman Real Estate & Farm Management, and Scott Parker from AgCredit shares his insights on interest rates.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/ep-102-2026-outlook-good-bad-and-ugly

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Show Notes: Ep. 101 Securing the Future Of Farming with the Ohio Farm Transition Network | AgCredit

Learn more about the programs below at: farmoffice.osu.edu/farm-transition

Planning for the Future of Your Farm Workshops

Webinars: March 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2026 from 6:00-8:00pm

In-Person: February 9 & 16, Muskingum County (6:00-9:00pm)

March 3 & 17, Washington County (6:00-9:00pm)

March 18 & 26, Morrow County (6:00-9:00pm)

December 1 & 8, Madison County (6:00-9:00pm)