County Roads https://countyroads.podbean.com Through a business and legal lens, the County Roads Podcast by ISU Extension and Outreach's Beginning Farmer Center takes a practical look at the challenges farmers face every day. Whether you’re getting started in farming or have years of experience, this podcast offers valuable insights on topics that matter to you.

Each episode features Kristiana Coutu, director of the Beginning Farmer Center, and Tim Christensen, ISU Extension and Outreach farm management specialist. They will discuss the business and legal aspects of running a farm, featuring straightforward conversations about production, financing, land access, labor, taxes, succession, and more - all grounded in how farms actually operate.

]]> Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Education 1440 episodic Kristiana and Tim dive into what is going on at Iowa farms today, from how to get started to succession planning, and what it looks like, and everything in between. They both discuss questions they’ve been asked recently, trends they are noticing, and provide their own unique perspectives on how to approach these topics. Kristiana Coutu,Tim Christensen-Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Kristiana Coutu,Tim Christensen-Iowa State University Extension and Outreach No false https://feed.podbean.com/countyroads/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22208529/CountyRoads_ICON_500x500_tagline.jpg County Roads https://countyroads.podbean.com 144 144 Soil Testing, Analysis, and Management Decisions Soil Testing, Analysis, and Management Decisions https://countyroads.podbean.com/e/soil-testing-analysis-and-management-decisions/ https://countyroads.podbean.com/e/soil-testing-analysis-and-management-decisions/#comments Tue, 19 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 countyroads.podbean.com/15b74eb7-75e2-3427-a025-a0ccb67b1fdd The episode welcomes ISU field agronomist Aaron Saeugling to the podcast to share his expertise on soil sampling and report analysis, along with management considerations for both new and experienced producers in Iowa.

 

Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://shop.iastate.edu/extension/farm-environment/crops-and-soils/soil-fertility-and-management/pm1688.html

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Resources mentioned in today's episode: https://shop.iastate.edu/extension/farm-environment/crops-and-soils/soil-fertility-and-management/pm1688.html

]]> Kristiana Coutu,Tim Christensen-Iowa State University Extension and Outreach false No 1920 1 2 full Farm Succession Planning: What We’re Hearing from Families Farm Succession Planning: What We’re Hearing from Families https://countyroads.podbean.com/e/succession-planning-what-is-affecting-iowa-farm-families-what-to-be-concerned-about-and-what-were-hearing/ https://countyroads.podbean.com/e/succession-planning-what-is-affecting-iowa-farm-families-what-to-be-concerned-about-and-what-were-hearing/#comments Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:00 -0500 countyroads.podbean.com/820f787d-a1b1-3b7f-9b18-40a9b9d8fe36 In our first episode, Kristiana and Tim take a broad look at farm succession planning and the dynamics shaping transitions on today’s family farms. Drawing from conversations with farmers in Iowa and across the country, they discuss common concerns and the issues weighing on farm families as they plan for the future of their farms.

 

Resources for today's episode: https://beginningfarmer.iastate.edu/

]]> In our first episode, Kristiana and Tim take a broad look at farm succession planning and the dynamics shaping transitions on today’s family farms. Drawing from conversations with farmers in Iowa and across the country, they discuss common concerns and the issues weighing on farm families as they plan for the future of their farms.

 

Resources for today's episode: https://beginningfarmer.iastate.edu/

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