The Southeastern Land Show

Recorded live at the Alabama Forestry Association Annual Conference in Orange Beach, Brian and Cary sat down with Katherine Robertson, Chief Counsel in the Alabama Attorney General's office (Nominee for Alabama Attorney General). Katherine's family has been on their Dallas County land since 1818! She talks about protecting Alabama's farming families, balancing growth with the state's forestry and agriculture industries, and what the AG's office actually does. Southeastern Land Group's George Mann also returns to talk about where the timber industry is headed and to share stories from his recent safari in Mozambique with his son.

This week on the Southeastern Land Show, Brian and Cary sat down with Dave Milton (President of Southeastern Land Group & owner of Pinhoti Ridge Retreat) and Kimm Wright (Executive Director of the Pinhoti Experience Foundation). Learn what the Pinhoti Trail has to offer: from its surprising ties to the Appalachian Trail, to what it takes to hike a 12-month "Triple Crown," and how one 40-acre property along Talladega Creek turned into a five-cabin retreat. 350 miles. Two states. One incredible trail.

Retired game warden Jeff Brown is back with some of his funniest stories yet, including his own childhood memory of night-hunting rabbits with his dad (and getting thrown off the truck). He's also sharing real tips for dove and deer season and lessons from nearly two decades in the field. Funny and useful, this is a can't-miss!!

Brian and Cary talk with Pete Folmar (Southeastern Land Group) and Dan Glenn of Deep Grass Grazers to uncover the secret to a thriving cattle herd… and it starts closer to home than you'd think. From choosing the right genetics to why Dan lets weeds fertilize his pasture, this one's packed with real advice for anyone dreaming of buying land and raising cattle.

Meet Amanda Patterson, our office manager here at Southeastern Land Group! She's the glue that keeps our whole team running smoothly, and is a true land-living enthusiast with a soft spot for her pet turkeys and horses. Plus, land agent Chip Williams calls in from North Georgia to talk poultry farms, growing his business through social media, and teaching his kids to water ski on Lake Martin. A fun, laid-back episode getting to know the people behind the land!

Get ready to grow in wisdom in Part 2 of this series! Brian and Cary sit down with Clay Farrington & Ross Furio of Armchair Theology. On deck: Ruth's story of gleaning, David's costly sacrifice, Ahab's greed, and what it really means to serve others with the land God's given us.

From the Garden of Eden to the Year of Jubilee, Armchair Theology's Clay Farrington and Ross Furio join Brian and Cary with The Southeastern Land Show to unpack what Scripture really says about owning land. Part 1 of 2

Live from Auburn Oaks Farm, host Brian Watts covers Alabama's record-breaking Sporting Clays State Championship: 287 shooters, 13 states, and the fastest-growing shooting sport in the country. Tournament director Tyler Smith and Audrey Rabren dig into the farm's legacy as former Auburn coach Pat Dye's property, while Tripp Hodges explains how Auburn's Wildlife Enterprise Management program is shaping a new hospitality-driven approach to outdoor experiences.

Dan Cofield and Jeremiah Windell of Advanced Agrilytics talk with Brian and Cary, as they explain Section 180… a little-known tax deduction for "excess" soil fertility on land bought or inherited after 2010. Average payout: $1,200–$1,500 per acre, deductible over up to seven years. They cover who qualifies, the $40/acre process, and how it can help offset inheritance tax for the next generation of landowners.

Your family doctor can practice medicine, but would you want him operating on you? Jay Chambless of Southeastern Commercial joins Brian & Cary to explain why the same logic applies to choosing a real estate agent. They cover rural commercial real estate, Dollar General site selection, valuing poultry farms and income-producing properties. Tune in to see where land prices are headed!