AgCredit Said It

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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Elizabeth Harsh, executive director of the Ohio Cattlemen's Association, joins us on this episode to discuss the programs and initiatives the Association is currently focusing on and provides insight on the beef industry at both the state and national levels, covering topics such as the Farm Bill and black vulture damage. Elizabeth also recaps the Ohio Beef Expo event and provides information on upcoming events and programming available to youth and young producers through the Ohio Cattlemen's Association.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-35-supporting-producers-and-engaging-consumers-ohio-cattlemens-association-elizabeth

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In this episode, we talk to Sergeant Barry Thompson and Anthony Lester, who both have backgrounds with the Ohio State Highway Patrol. They answer questions about various topics related to safely operating farming equipment on the road, weight laws, oversize permits, hauling fuel and fertilizer, and much more.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-34-farming-equipment-road-common-questions-answered-barry-thompson-and-anthony-lester

Resources mentioned in this episode: Truck Drivers Guidebook

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Get ready for an informative podcast episode with Kayla Laubacher, AgCredit's Marketing Coordinator, where she shares her background in marketing, family farming, and agritourism. You'll hear about how Kayla and her family market their pumpkin business online, and her expert advice on navigating social media. From what to post and how often to post, to the importance of having a website and an email list, Kayla has tips and tricks for how to get started and up-level your social media game. Plus, she reveals some of her favorite tools for creating and scheduling content so you can save time.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-33-social-media-tips-and-tricks-ag-businesses-kayla-laubacher

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Ep. 18: 5 Tips for Building a Brand for your Farm with Stacie McCracken
• Ep. 29: Creating Community through Social Media with Zoe Kent

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In this episode of AgCredit Said It, we discuss the importance of having a good credit score and the benefits it can bring with Matt Gray, a residential loan officer at AgCredit. We talk about credit score ranges, factors that affect your credit score, how to establish credit, and overall, managing and understanding your credit score to help you achieve financial well-being.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-32-understanding-and-managing-your-credit-score-matt-gray

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In this episode of AgCredit Said It, we welcome AgCredit CEO and president, Brian Ricker back to the show to discuss the Farm Credit System, cooperatives, patronage, and much more.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-31-what-cooperative-brian-ricker

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This episode is all about buying land at an auction. Hosts Matt Adams and Phil Young talk with Kelly Guthrie, one of AgCredit's commercial credit analysts, to give advice on the first steps to take when buying land at an auction, the paperwork you'll need to prepare, and things to avoid before, during and after purchase.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-30-dos-and-donts-preparing-buy-land-auction-kelly-guthrie

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Social media influencer, Zoe Kent joins the podcast to talk about how she grew her social media following by sharing her day-to-day life as a grain farmer, how she's transitioned into running her family's eighth-generation farm at a young age, and the ups and downs that come with farming AND posting online.

Show Notes: https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-29-creating-community-through-social-media-zoe-kent

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Soil fertility is critical for crop plant development and influences crop yield. As we get closer to planting season, we welcome Don Daniels, Senior Vice President of Feed, Grain, Sales and Marketing at Centerra Co-op, to the AgCredit Said It Podcast to discuss what soil fertility is and why it's important for growers. We also get insight into vomitoxin in corn, an outlook on input costs and supply, and how Don experiments with cover crops, planting green and more on his farm.

Show Notes:https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-28-what-soil-fertility-and-why-its-important-don-daniels

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• H2Ohio
• 4R Nutrient Stewardship
• Tri-State Fertilizer Recommendations

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For many farms, the number one risk of transferring the farm to the next generation is long-term care costs. Not only are farmers getting older, but they're living longer, and that has a big impact on planning and paying for care. Attorney and research specialist Robert Moore joins us on this podcast episode to help us understand what long-term care is and the strategies available for protecting farm assets.

Show Notes:https://www.agcredit.net/news/episode-27-long-term-care-and-farm-robert-moore

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Publication: Long-Term Care and the Farm

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