Opportunities for young and aspiring farmers | The Spokesman Speaks Podcast, Episode 210
Published
2/16/2026
Welcome to Episode 210 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we highlight two programs helping Iowa’s next generation step into farming with confidence: the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers Building Your Livestock Legacy program and Iowa Farm Bureau’s Take Root program.
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Resources Mentioned in this Episode
- Learn more about the Coalition to Support Iowa’s Farmers Building Your Livestock Legacy program.
- Register for a Take Root farm succession workshop near you.
- Hear more from Wyoming farmer and author Ron Rabou.
- Register for Iowa Farm Bureau’s Acres of Opportunity Conference, February 21 in Spencer, Iowa.
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