Farmers navigating the business side of their operations can access a new resource from Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. The Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State has created “County Roads,â€� a new podcast series offering a practical, expert-backed look at the everyday challenges farmers face.

The podcast launched its first episode on May 5, with new episodes releasing on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

Through a business and legal lens, “County Roadsâ€� explores the realities of running a farm, providing timely, relevant information for both beginning and experienced producers. Episodes feature Kristiana Coutu, director of the Beginning Farmer Center at Iowa State, and Tim Christensen, farm management specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach.

“As longtime podcast listeners ourselves, Tim and I both appreciate being able to access information we are interested in on our own schedules,â€� said Coutu. “With that in mind, we created County Roads to focus on topics important to farmers, with conversations grounded in both the business and legal sides of agriculture. Our hope is that farmers can tune in without taking time away from the farm.â€�

Fit for newer and experienced farmers, listeners can expect straightforward conversations covering key topics such as production, financing, land access, labor, taxes and farm succession, all grounded in how farms actually operate.

Stay up to date on new episode releases by visiting the Beginning Farmer Center website or subscribing to the podcast. “County Roadsâ€� is available on most podcast platforms, including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible and more.