In this episode of the LandTrust Podcast, host Nick DeCastro sits down with Adam Seward, a fifth-generation Iowa farmer, rancher, and U.S. Marine veteran who’s turning his operation, Buckboard Livestock, into more than a working farm... it’s a place where hunting, conservation, and community thrive together.

Follow along as Adam shares how he balances production agriculture with wildlife habitat restoration, what it takes to host hunters on private land, and why he believes the future of the outdoors depends on farmers, ranchers, and sportsmen working together.

He also dives into what it's like building a hunting lodge, managing cattle and whitetail habitat, the relationship between hunters and cattlemen, and much more.

💡 What You’ll Learn

- How private landowners are shaping the future of conservation and access

- The economics of turning farmland into outdoor recreation opportunities

- What makes Iowa’s whitetail and upland bird hunting world-class

- How to create an authentic guest experience that builds long-term relationships

⏱️ Chapters

00:00 – Meet Adam Seward of Buckboard Livestock

02:00 – Life on a fifth-generation Iowa farm

05:00 – Bridging the gap between hunters and cattlemen

08:00 – Hosting meaningful hunts and lasting memories

12:00 – Building habitat for whitetail, turkey, and pheasants

15:00 – How LandTrust changed Adam’s view on private access

20:00 – Why experience matters more than harvest

24:00 – Adding lodging and value to your property

30:00 – Lessons for landowners thinking about joining LandTrust

🔗 Follow & Learn More

Explore Adam's properties: https://landtrust.com/u/645d7da4-ba17-4c2d-b7dd-5f84fccd364c

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