October is National Pork Month and in Episode 45 of Ag Credit Said It we sit down with Ohio Pork Council treasurer, Nathan Schroeder of F&K Farms. Nathan shares how AgCredit helped him navigate the process of beginning his farm's first contract hog barn, and along with host Libby Wixtead, Nathan shares tips for beginning and young farmers exploring this opportunity and how farmers can expand capabilities by diversifying their operations.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-45-ins-and-outs-contract-growing-nathan-schroeder

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ohio Pork Council

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As we kick off Season 3 of the AgCredit Said It podcast, you'll meet new AgCredit board members Terry McClure and Steve Reinhardt as they highlight the benefits of being part of a cooperative like AgCredit, including the cooperative's focus on serving its members and its boots-on-the-ground approach to helping rural communities. The discussion touches on the significance of a farmer-run board in guiding the cooperative's decisions and you'll hear Terry and Steve's advice for young farmers.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-44-embracing-cooperative-value-insights-agcredits-new-board-members

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In this episode, your hosts share their favorite guests and topics from Season 2 of AgCredit Said It. Highlights include structuring your farm business entity for tax advantages, marketing your agricultural operation and products through social media, and setting a vision for the future of your family farm.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-43-best-agcredit-said-it-season-2

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In this episode, hosts Libby and Brenna are joined by Ohio corn farmer John Linder to get insight into his roles on key agricultural association boards. He dives into some of the unique challenges of leadership and the rewards that have followed. We also chat about his role at MAIZALL, an international alliance reshaping the narrative around GMO technology in corn, and how collaboration with Argentina, Brazil, and the US is helping tackle political hurdles in the Mexico corn market. John also discusses critical farming issues and offers invaluable advice for first-time farmers.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-42-ohio-fields-global-leadership-john-linder

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In this episode, we turn the spotlight to one of the often-overlooked facets of farming – marketing. Ashland, Ohio producer Evan Kamenik brings forth the challenges of grain marketing and the risk management that it entails. We also bring in James Schroeder, a former options market maker and trader. Having established Quartzite Risk Management in 2019, James works with corn and soybean producers like Evan to create effective risk management strategies. We highlight the traits of their effective partnership and gain insight into how changing your mindset around grain marketing can be a catalyst for growth.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-41-how-risk-manager-might-be-your-next-best-step-success

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Top Five Attributes of a Successful Farmer with Aaron Stoller

In this episode, Aaron Stoller, an experienced ag lender with a deep-rooted background in agriculture, takes us on a journey through his career and the key traits of successful farmers. From his beginnings on his family farm to his diverse experiences in western New York's ag industries, Aaron shares the valuable lessons he learned along the way, and dives into his thoughts on farm profitability and management. This episode will leave you inspired and informed about the foundational principles and characteristics of successful farmers.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-40-top-five-attributes-successful-farmer-aaron-stoller

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In this must-listen episode, our hosts sit down with Kurt Leber, a seasoned farm loan expert, to break down the ins and outs of the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and its loan programs designed for young, beginning, or starting farmers. With Kurt's wealth of knowledge, he gives valuable insight into the qualifications, requirements, and benefits of working with FSA as well as ways new borrowers can set themselves up for long-term financial success.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• farmers.gov/IRA22006request

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-39-navigating-farm-service-agency-fsa-loan-programs-kurt-leber

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We're diving into the world of farm loans in this episode with Scott Parker, a senior credit manager at AgCredit. We discuss the essential farm loans that every farmer should know about. From land loans tailored to your specific needs to equipment financing offering access to top leasing products, Scott provides valuable insights on these loan types and answers frequently asked questions about each. Tune in as Scott guides us through the farm loan options so that you can make more informed financial decisions for your operation.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Farm Credit EXPRESS - an equipment financing program

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-38-essential-farm-loans-you-should-know-about-scott-parker

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We're diving into the political world of agriculture in this episode with Jenny Mesirow, the Sr. Vice President of Government Affairs at Farm Credit Council. Jenny brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and a unique cultural perspective through her career in Washington DC. We talk about the importance of the Farm Bill legislation passing, explore the pressing topics within the Farm Bill, discuss the power of sharing authentic farm and agricultural stories, and so much more.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• For resources and information about the Farm Bill, visit farmcredit.com
• Text CREDIT to 52886 to get notifications on grassroots legislation efforts

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-37-understanding-navigating-2023-farm-bill-jenny-mesirow

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In this episode, hosts Brenna Finnegan and Phil Young sit down with Dawn and Matt Thayer, farmers from Erie County Ohio, to discuss how they've diversified their farm and continue to involve their young children in the operation. The Thayers share their journey of starting their farm right out of college, transitioning from a dairy to a feedlot, and adding various facets to their farm, such as growing mums, strawberries, sweetcorn, and melons with a roadside market. They also talk about the importance of diversifying the farm for their children's future involvement and the challenges and opportunities that have popped up along the way.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-36-dairy-diversification-insights-matt-and-dawn-thayer

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