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FARM Champion

FARM Champion

By: University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service
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This podcast brings you conversations with the professionals behind farmer success stories. Each episode features a FARM Champion — trusted experts who work alongside farmers and ranchers to navigate the business side of agriculture, from financial management and tax planning to long-term sustainability. Tune in for real-world insights, practical guidance, and stories that support stronger, more resilient farm operations.

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Episodes
  • Episode 2 - AgFTAP: Helping Farmers Navigate Finance, Tax, and Business Decisions

    Episode 2 - AgFTAP: Helping Farmers Navigate Finance, Tax, and Business Decisions
    Apr 15 2026

    In this episode, host Ahlishia Shipley sits down with AgFTAP project director Allison Vetter to learn about AgFTAP, a national program designed to support producers with resources in agricultural finance, tax planning, recordkeeping, and asset protection. They discuss the challenges facing today’s producers, the importance of accessible technical assistance, and provide an overview of how AgFTAP can connect farmers with practical tools and trusted experts to support stronger farm business decisions.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 1 - What Is a FARM Champion? Building a Network for Farm Success

    Episode 1 - What Is a FARM Champion? Building a Network for Farm Success
    Apr 8 2026

    Farmers and ranchers are facing tight margins, rising costs, and increasingly complex business decisions. In this first episode, host Ahlishia Shipley sits down with Ron Rainey to introduce the FARM Champion Network, a nationwide effort connecting producers with trusted experts in finance, risk management, and business planning. They discuss today’s economic pressures, why access to reliable guidance matters, and provide an overview of how the FARM Champion Network is designed to support producers in navigating these challenges.

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    25 mins
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