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America’s Land AuctioneerSipping into the New Year with Trends and TransitionsThe latest episode reflects on the holiday spirit and the exciting transformations coming to Pifers Auction and Realty as they celebrate their 25th anniversary. Maurice and Carolyn Covington discuss skiing experiences, new hosts joining the show, wine trends for the New Year, and invite listener engagement for upcoming topics. • Discussion of holiday experiences and family bonding • Pifers celebrates 25 years with various planned events • Introduction of new hosts for diverse perspectives • Focus on sparkling wine and affordable alternatives • Encouragement for listeners to suggest future topics and guestsFollow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagra...2024-12-2843 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerDeep Dive into the Finger Lakes Wine Region with Wine Educator, Carolyn CovingtonJoining America’s Land Auctioneer this week is Wine Educator and Blogger, Carolyn Covington. Carolyn shares with listeners about her recent trip to the Finger Lakes wine region and what type of wines you can expect to find out there. She shares information on the terroir, the growing season, and how the lakes allow for grapes to be grown in such a cool region. Carolyn also gives an update on her vineyard in Virginia and shares some stories from her recent wine travels around the world. Kevin Pifer, gives an update on some exciting auctions happening this July. 2024-07-2043 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerThe Importance of Marketing and Vineyard Updates with Carolyn & Mo CovingtonHave you ever wondered how social media influencers make their money? Tune in to a brand new episode this week featuring @carolyncoving and @mocovington. Carolyn shares with listeners the ins and outs of being an influencer and what different revenue streams are possible. The couple talk about spring events in Fargo, marketing and the social media space, and share some exciting updates on their vineyard in Virginia!Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2024-05-1143 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerOld World Vs New World Wine, Land Values, The NAR Ruling, and More...Carolyn Covington joins our show again for the first half of an all new episode! Carolyn shares some information on the difference between old world and new world wines, and which she prefers and why. She also asks America’s Land Auctioneer about the land market and where he sees land values going throughout the next year.Scott Breidenbach, Co-Owner of Beyond Realty in Fargo, joins America’s Land Auctioneer on the show tomorrow. Scott discusses the NAR ruling and how it impacts the real estate industry in North Dakota and Minnesota. Scott also discusses the c...2024-04-0643 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerDeep Dive into the NAR Ruling, Home Flipping and More with Carolyn and Maurice CovingtonOn this week’s new episode, Maurice and Carolyn Covington are filling in for America’s Land Auctioneer! They are discussing some upcoming auctions from the Pifer’s team this spring, and Maurice does a deep dive into the NAR ruling and what this could mean for real estate agents across the country. The couple also talk about things they’ve learned flipping homes over the last couple of years and tips they have. Carolyn also touches on sulfites in wine and why you’re really getting headaches from drinking. Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Insta...2024-03-2343 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerViticulture, International Travel, and Real Estate Market Updates with Carolyn & Mo CovingtonOn this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer Radio Show, Carolyn Pifer Covington and Maurice Covington fill in for Kevin Pifer! They are thrilled to be back on the show recapping their 2023. The couple first shares a bit about their recent trip to Mendoza, Argentina and what it was like exploring the terroir and tasting incredible Malbec.Carolyn Pifer Covington and Maurice Covington are this weekend’s hosts on America’s Land Auctioneer Radio Show! Carolyn shares with listeners what it’s like to work in the wine industry and 2024 Wine trends and predictions. Maurice talks about the real e...2024-01-1243 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerViticulture, Corn Crop Analysis, Auction Updates, and MoreAmerica’s Land Auctioneer is joined this week by Carolyn and Maurice Covington for part of the show! They share some updates on their vineyard and what the viticulture growing season was like in Virginia this year. Kevin and Maurice also share some updates on the real estate markets in their regions.Kevin gives a corn crop analysis and auction updates, as well as a conversation about hunting, viticulture and more! Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2023-11-1743 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerInterest Rates and the Current State of the Real Estate and Farmland MarketsOn this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington and Maurice Covington in studio. In their first segment, Kevin talk about his recent fishing trip to Alaska and Carolyn shares some insight into food and wine pairing. With interest rates increasing, Kevin Pifer and Maurice Covington talk about the current real estate market and what buyers and sellers should look for. Kevin shares insight into the farmland markets in the Midwest while Maurice talks about the residential market on the East Coast. Follow Kevin at www.americ...2023-09-0843 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerViticulture, Wine Harvest, and Much More with The American Wine GirlOn this week’s America’s Land Auctioneer radio show, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington in the studio! Carolyn shares more about her recent trip to Portugal and what the viticulture in that part of the world looks like. With harvest season well underway, Carolyn gives insight on what viticulturists look for when they harvest grapes. Kevin lets listeners know about the 90+ land and equipment auctions coming up now through the end of December.Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookFollow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on In...2023-09-0243 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerInternational Wine Travel in 2023 With "The American Wine Girl"This week the America’s Land Auctioneer radio show is hosted by Carolyn and Maurice Covington. The couple shares all about their recent travels to Spain and Portugal and what travel has been like so far in 2023. They also discuss the new visa that will be required by US citizens entering Europe. The couple dive deep into the terroir of Northern Spain and Portugal’s wine regions. The couple also shares about their experience sailing down the Douro River and recommendations they have for anyone visiting Spain or Portugal. Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on...2023-08-1843 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerRisk Management for 2023 Crops & Federal Crop InsuranceThis week America’s Land Auctioneer, Kevin Pifer, welcomes back guest, Randy Martinson. Randy touches on risk management for 2023 crops and federal crop insurance. The two discuss how recent weather patterns have affected the planting season and what to expect for this coming growing season.Kevin is also joined by Carolyn Covington Carolyn shares updates on her vineyard in Virginia and shares the process of putting up trellising and a drainage system. She also tells listeners about her wine tasting business and how you can learn about wine from her in person or virtual tasting services. Vi...2023-05-1243 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerCommercial and Residential Real Estate Investing in 2023!This week’s show is our last live show from Arizona! Our first two guests are Tom Campbell and his son Thomas Campbell. They both share information about investing in commercial real estate. Thomas specifically talks about his experience investing in apartment buildings.We are also joined by Stacy Hurt and Carolyn Covington. They chat with Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, about flipping homes and the real estate markets in Arizona and Virginia. Carolyn also shares an update on her vineyard, and they all discuss trends in the wine industry and tips for food and wine pair...2023-03-2443 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerViticulture, Entrepreneurship, and 2023 Goals with Carolyn Covington & Jack Pifer!This week, America’s Land Auctioneer, Kevin Pifer, is joined by two of his children on the show, Carolyn Pifer Covington and Jack Pifer. Carolyn gives updates on her vineyard in Virginia and shares a bit about viticulture and what terroir means. Jack talks about some upcoming auctions for Pifer's Auction & Realty, and shares some goals for 2023. They have a great time on the show talking about upcoming land auctions, entrepreneurship and more!Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookFollow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookCon...2023-01-2043 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerWine & Travel with Carolyn Covington, "The American Wine Girl"On this week’s episode Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn Pifer Covington. Live from Palm Springs, they talk about the upcoming Food & Wine festival put on by USA Today and Carolyn’s experience traveling out there for work as an influencer & blogger. They also deep dive into the wine world, discussing food and wine pairing, the difference between old and new world wines, and the process of starting a vineyard. Kevin also highlights some upcoming Pifer’s Auctions that are incredible opportunities. Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookFollow at www.ame...2022-11-2542 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerThe Current State of the Real Estate Market, Flipping Homes, and Managing a Vineyard!On this week’s episode of America’s Land Auctioneer, Kevin Pifer is joined by Carolyn and Maurice Covington. The trio talks about trends in the current real estate market and exciting upcoming auctions from the Pifer’s Auction and Realty team. Carolyn and Mo talk about their experience planting and managing a vineyard and flipping homes! Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2022-10-0443 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerHouse Flipping, Vineyard Projects, and Wine Travels with “The American Wine Girl”, Carolyn Covington & Realtor, Mo Covington!On this week’s show, we have Maurice & Carolyn Covington filling in for the America’s Land Auctioneer! Maurice is a realtor in Charlottesville, Virginia and Carolyn is a Wine Educator and blogger. The recently married couple talks about their travels to South Africa, their new vineyard project, and their experience flipping a home for the first time.Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2022-07-0843 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerAmerican Wine History, Grape Growing and Holiday Wine Pairings with "The American Wine Girl",Carolyn Pifer!Kevin Pifer, America’s Land Auctioneer, is joined by his daughter, Carolyn Pifer, The American Wine Girl, in the studio! With their shared love of wine, they have an interesting discussion on grape growing facts, history of American Wine, and which wines you can bring to the holidays. Carolyn also shares information on Vitis Vinifera, Old world wines versus New world wines, wine and food pairing basics and more!Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook.Follow Carolyn at www.theamericanwinegirl.com and on Instagram & Facebook. To get a free consultation or...2021-10-2243 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerHarvest Season, International Travel, and Everything Wine with Carolyn Pifer, The American Wine Girl!This week’s show is hosted by Carolyn Pifer and Maurice Covington. The couple takes over the ALA show to discuss international traveling during COVID, harvest season in the wine industry, all things from the winemaking process, their recent trip to Italy, real estate, and wedding planning, and more. Follow Carolyn @theamericanwinegirlFollow Mo Covington @mocovingtonrealestateFollow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2021-09-2443 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerReal Estate Investing, Entrepreneurship, and Blogging with "The American Wine Girl" Carolyn Pifer and Realtor, Mo Covington!This week’s America’s Land Auctioneer Show looks a little different! Maurice Covington and Carolyn Pifer take over as co hosts for this Saturday’s show. Carolyn and Maurice (Mo) are an engaged couple that reside in Charlottesville, Virginia.Carolyn Pifer, also known as The American Wine Girl, is excited to be back co hosting the show this Saturday! Carolyn went to the University of Minnesota and studied Business and Marketing, and has been pursuing her blog The American Wine Girl for 3 years now. Carolyn is also the Wine Educator at Pippin Hill Farm and Vineya...2021-09-1043 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerDeep Dive into Commodity Prices, Land Valuations, and Capital Gains Tax Increases!This week America's Land Auctioneer is joined by co-host The American Wine Girl. America's Land Auctioneer will cover commodity prices, land valuations, and capital gains tax. Farmland values are increasing but it is likely capital gain taxes will in 2022 if not sooner. The Biden Administration and Congress are wrestling with an out of control National Debt and one of the main options to raise tax is through the Capital Gain Tax structure. This will challenge those with a low cost basis in real estate and dramatically increase their tax bill. It is likely something will happen, just how big...2021-05-2143 minAmerica’s Land Auctioneer“The American Wine Girl” Interviews her dad, “The American Land Auctioneer” for National Auctioneer Week!The American Wine Girl, Carolyn Pifer, interviews America’s Land Auctioneer during National Auctioneers Week. This interview highlights Kevin Pifer’s career as one of America’s most notable land auctioneers and takes a deeper look inside his journey from a North Dakota farm kid to national prominence as an auctioneer.Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook.Follow Carolyn at www.theamericanwinegirl.com and on Instagram & Facebook. To get a free consultation or inquire about Pifer’s Land Management please visit https://www.pifers.com/Follow at www.ameri...2021-04-3043 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerLand Valuations and "The American Wine Girl" is back to discuss the art of growing grapes.America’s Land Auctioneer and co-Host , Carolyn Pifer, "The American Wine Girl," discuss the art of growing grapes, viticulture, land valuations, and the many different wines and wine pairings .Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook.Follow Carolyn at www.theamericanwinegirl.com and on Instagram & Facebook. To get a free consultation or inquire about Pifer’s Land Management please visit https://www.pifers.com/Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & FacebookContact the team at Pifer's2021-02-2443 minAmerica’s Land AuctioneerThe ABC's of buying land & "The American Wine Girl" joins us to discuss winemaking!Episode 1.America’s Land Auctioneer and co-Host, Carolyn Pifer, American Wine Girl, discuss land valuations, land profiles and the features that make cropland and vineyards profitable. They dive into the fascinating life of the American Wine Girl and her journey working with wine-makers and vineyard owners.Follow Kevin at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on Instagram & Facebook.Follow Carolyn at www.theamericanwinegirl.com and on Instagram & Facebook. To get a free consultation or inquire about Pifer’s Land Management please visit https://www.pifers.com/Follow at www.americalandauctioneer.com and on In...2021-02-0643 min
Finding A VoiceWriter in Residence Catherine Hernandez, Journey Continues Open Mic, and MoreAs originally aired at 4 p.m. on October 5, 2018 on CFRC. We start with, as emceed by Carolyn Smart at Watson Hall, the September 21st ‘Welcome and Introduction’ of Catherine Hernandez as the fall term Writer-in-Residence at Queen’s University. About an hour will be filled with Catherine’s reading, discussion, and Q&A.
Then you’ll hear the final 3 readings in the August 7th ‘and the journey continues’ open mic event with readings by Eric Folsom, Joshua Schyff, and Bruce Kauffman. Then as we begin the September readings in the same series, you’ll hear readings by Gwen Whitford, Al...2018-10-081h 59