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Our guests this week are:

• Robert King, co-founder of PoultrySouth. http://www.poultrysouth.com

• Brian Watts, president of the Timber Sales Division with Southeastern Land Group. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

• Rick Bourne, aka The "Dove Daddy", talks about some recent dove and duck hunts. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/rick-bourne

• Russ Walters http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/russ-walters

• Andrew Harp, lender with Alabama Ag Credit, joins us to talk about current land loan conditions. www.alabamaagcredit.com

This week on The Land Show

• Matt Kelly, director of Equip Ministries, is on to talk about the great work their organization does to help prevent substance abuse by visiting children in schools, and by introducing them to outdoor adventures. https://equiponeministries.org/

• Eric Venable, Counsellor at Daymark Pastoral Counselling, joins us for a helpful discussion on the topics of depression, anxiety, and suicide. https://daymarkcounseling.com/

• Shana Howard, Founder of Venison Provisions, shares about the opporunities to share your deer harvest with those who can use it through their organization. https://www.venisonprovisions.org/

• Randall Upchurch, founder of Poultry South, joins us to talk about how his family is preparing for Christmas and some new trends in poultry farm lending. www.poultrysouth.com

This week on The Land Show:

• Alisha Millican, President of the Alabama Mushroom Society, joins us to talk about the fascinating work of exploring and researching mushrooms and fungi around the state. https://alabamamushroomsociety.org/
• Marianne Gauldin, Conservation Outreach Coordinator for Alabama's Wildlife and Freshwater Fisheries, gives us a mid- deer season report, and also reminds hunters of the importance of wearing a safety harness when hunting from an elevated stand. http://www.outdooralabama.com
• Fred Hanners talks about some recent hunting success that he and his son have had down in the Wiregrass, and also what is happening in the land market down that way. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/fred-hanners
• Josh Milton joins us to talk about the strong demand for farms and land across north Alabama. www.selandgroup.com/agents/josh-milton

This week on The Land Show:

• Chris Blankenship, Commissioner of Alabama's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, joins us to talk about some of the great projects his department is overseeing around the state. http://www.outdooralabama.com (You can hear Commissioner Blankenship's interview from 0:00 to 21:48)
• Ben Elliott, with Alabama Ag Credit, is in studio to talk about current land loan opportunities, and the importance of having a relationship with your land lender. http://www.alabamaagcredit.com (You can hear Ben's interview from 21:48 to 34:47)
• Robert King joins us to talk about what is happening on his family farm in Clay County, and gives us an update on the poultry farm market. http://www.poultrysouth.com (You can hear Robert's interview starting at 34:47)
• John Morris shares about his boys having some recent hunting success on their new family hunting property in Coosa County. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/john-morris
• Brian Watts updates us on timber prices and recent timber sales in our Timber Talk segment. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts

This week on The Land Show:

• Thomas Ellis, with Priesters Pecan Company, joins us to talk about all of the great treats available at this well-known family business. www.priesters.com
• Trey Montgomery, owner of Leavellwood Land Solutions, talks about his long history of land development at Leavellwood. Trey and Pam ran a successful outdoor outfitter for 30 years at this property in Greene County. Now Trey is putting his experience and expertise to work for other landowners. https://leavellwoodlandsolutions.com/
• Randal Upchurh discusses what is happening on his family farm in Clay County, and gives an update on the poultry farm market across the Southeast. www.poultrysouth.com

This week on The Land Show

• Tim Gothard, Executive Director of the Alabama Wildlife Federation, joins us to discuss the great work that AWF is doing, the fantastic facilities at Lanark and the Nature Plex, and some of the recent projects that AWF has undertaken. http://www.alabamawildlife.org (You can hear Tim's interview from 0:00 to 15:40)

• Dr. John Christy, Alabama's State Climatologist, is on to discuss some of his research and opinions on Climate Change and climate science as it impacts Alabama. https://www.nsstc.uah.edu/aosc/ (You can hear Dr. Christy's interview from 15:40 to 35:53)

• Russ Walters gives us an update on the cotton and peanut harvest on their family farm in Covington County. Russ also explains the process of selling cotton and peanuts after the harvest is complete. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/russ-walters (You can hear Russ's interview from 35:53 to 52:01)

• Jonathan answers a listener's question about what due diligence they should do when purchasing a hunting property. (You can hear the answer to the listener question from 52:01)

This week on The Land Show:

• Stacy Lyn Harris, author, chef, host of The Sporting Chef, and mom extraordinaire, joins us to talk about her favorite Thanksgiving recipes and family holiday traditions. http://www.stacylynharris.com (You can hear Stacy Lyn's interview from 2:35 to 23:00)
• Ginger Duncan, with Neely Christmas Tree Farm in Thorsby, talks about their family business and getting ready to sell Christmas trees the day after Thanksgiving. https://www.neelyfarmschristmastrees.com/ (You can listen to Ginger's interview from 23:00 to 40:42)
• Scott Mills, agent with Southeastern Land Group, stops by the studio to talk about deer and duck hunting seasons opening next week. Scott also tells us about two great properties for sale in the Montgomery area. http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/scott-mills (You can hear Scott's interview from 40:42 to 52:07)
• Jonathan answers some listener questions, and discusses what happens if there are abandonded, scrap tires on a property, and also will putting a hunting lease on a property potentially hurt the sale of the place? (You can hear the answers to these questions at 52:07)

This Week on The Land Show:

• Jonathan talks about his encounter with a Presbyterian Possum!
• Kayla Greer with the Alabama Cattlemen's Association is in studio to discuss the results of the Bama's Best Beef contest. (You can hear Kayla beginning at 4:37) www.bamabeef.org
• Matt McLin, winner of Bama's Best Beef contest, is on to discuss their McLin's Restaurant in Daleville, Alabama. (You can hear Matt's interview from 8:45 to 23:20) https://www.facebook.com/McLinsRestaurant/
• Brian Hardin, External Affairs Director for the Alabama Cattlemen's Association, joins us to discus the upcoming state and federal elections coming up next week. (You can hear Brian's interview from 23:20 to 37:17) http://www.alfafarmers.org
• Brian Watts and John Hardin were in studio to discuss the land market in and around Lee County, and share some trends happening in their area. (You can hear Brian and John's interview from 37:17 to 51:00) http://www.selandgroup.com/agents/brian-watts and www.selandgroup.com/agents/john-hardin
• Randall Upchurch talks about poultry farms, and what the market is doing in our Farmland Report. (You can hear Randall's interview from 51:00 to 59:00) www.poultrysouth.com

The Land Show Episode 365