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Getting the Next Generation Started

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University After five decades of working with the agriculture community, sometimes life comes full circle. A lady...

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The Power of Positivity in Uncertain Times

The agricultural industry has faced many challenges during the global pandemic including uncertainty of markets, volatile prices and even the health and well being of our families and employees. Gary...

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Board Member Spotlight - Charles Ulmer

Charles Ulmer owns a grain and forage operation, farming 2,100 acres. In addition, Charles owns three dairy facilities, providing young and beginning farmers the opportunity to start a career in...

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Managing Through Economic Turbulence

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University As the COVID-19 disruptor spreads throughout the globe and specifically in the United States, it is...

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Wisdom for Well-Being

Dr. David Kohl, Professor Emeritus Agricultural and Applied Economics, Virginia Tech University One of the last seminars before my COVID-19 sabbatical off the speaking circuit included a special...

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Board Member Spotlight - Dennis Spangler

Dennis Spangler is an owner/operator of a dairy, crop and solar farm. He serves as a director on the Union County Conservation District, a member of the Union County Ag Advisory Committee and Farm...

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CARES Act Tax Programs

Dan Faye, accounting services manager, with AgChoice Farm Credit shares information about special tax programs to assist Americans and businesses during the pandemic. Listen to the full podcast...

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