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Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2070: Building Your Farming Enterprise On Real EstateOn today's show I "accidentally" talked for thirty minutes about how we used real estate to create our current situation. Basically, as I was starting the farm update show, something caused me to veer onto this tangent, and a half hour later I had given a blue print on how to purchase a farm in your late thirties by investing in real estate starting in your twenties. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2024-05-0730 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2068: California State University Chico | Chico, California | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Chico State University is the agricultural college that I almost went to. I have told the story on the show before, but in today's interview I finally get to verify! As it...2024-05-0553 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2063: Do You Live Along A Canal?Our dog brought us a piece of literature about canal breaches last night (literally), and I thought I would discuss this issue on today's Farm Update show. We will also be discussing: Kidding is over! Selling our bottle kids! First round of irrigation completed already.. Protecting trees from goats More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2024-04-3017 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2054: University Of Arkansas | Monticello, Arkansas | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: [caption id="attachment_422192" align="alignleft" width="112"] Jolene Hammock: Outreach & Engagement Coordinator[/caption] The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers [caption id="attachment_422194" align="alignright" width="140"] Grant Dutton: Student Ambassador[/caption] might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Today we p...2024-04-2159 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2049: Happy Tax Day 2024Today is another farm update episode, and I will be covering: The Farmer's Tax Guide Kidding Update Very Good Farm Help Night Checks The Creek Filling Up More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2024-04-1622 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2012: Northeastern Oklahoma A&M | Miami, Oklahoma | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. [caption id="attachment_421797" align="alignleft" width="121"] Tyeson Gravenhof - Student Ambassador[/caption] Northeast Oklahoma A&M is a community college very near the Kansas, Arkansas and Missouri borders with O...2024-03-1042 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 2005: Pennsylvania College Of Technology | Williamsport, Pennsylvania | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The Pennsylvania College Of Technology is a niched agricultural college with specialties in forestry, horticulture and diesel technology. Offering associates, bachelors and master's degrees, upwards of 90% of the forestry students study fo...2024-03-0347 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1998: Midway University | Midway, Kentucky | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Midway University is a niched agricultural college, specializing in every aspect of the Equine Industry. Located in the heart of horse country and surrounded by the most elite horse farms in Ke...2024-02-2545 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1991: Tennessee Tech | Cookeville, Tennessee | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. When it comes to ROI or return on investment, Tennessee Tech probably has the best of any university that I have interviewed for this episode. They are certainly in the top 5, an...2024-02-1840 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1984: Northwest Missouri State University | Maryville, Missouri | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Northwest Missouri State University is located in the middle of an agribusiness triangle made up of Omaha, Kansas City and Des Moines. 60% of the agriculture students here grew up on farms, 30% ar...2024-02-1142 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1977: Hawkeye Community College | Waterloo, Iowa | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Hawkeye Community College is located right in the heart of production agriculture as well as being in the same city as John Deere's Manufacturing Plant. Agribusiness is obviously relevant every direction yo...2024-02-0438 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1970: University Of Wyoming | Laramie, Wyoming | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Have you ever heard of "Laradise"? Well, I had not either. That is how the folks living and going to college in Laramie, Wyoming describe where they live. This is the locati...2024-01-2842 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1969: Is Rural Crime Dismissed As Less Important In The U.S.Tip Of The Week Fact check whenever you can, especially before taking a stand Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.ajc.com/news/nation-world/can-mississippi-strip-felons-including-tree-thieves-of-voting-rights-federal-judges-hear-the-case/27XRCH5UNRG7HJR6SGYTIYJG4Q/ https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/news/minnesota-dairy-accused-of-3m-wage-theft-after-failing-to-pay-workers/article_0f216731-b7fa-5f4c-9813-3f9f3b9dbe6e.html https://www.abc15.com/news/region-southeast-valley/gilbert/its-heartbreaking-az-horse-rescue-says-its-work-is-set-back-a-year-after-theft Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-68091251 https://www.northants.police.uk/news/northants/news...2024-01-2737 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1963: Seward County Community College | Liberal, Kansas | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. [caption id="attachment_421490" align="alignright" width="125"] Ashlyn Cook-Huggins: Student Ambassador[/caption] Seward County Community College is an agricultural program that is on the rise. Will Milashoski and hi...2024-01-2144 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1962: How A Scourge Of Illegal Dumping Can Develop | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week What is “broken windows policing”? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://vtdigger.org/2024/01/18/final-reading-vermont-lawmakers-try-again-to-rein-in-timber-theft/ https://www.kxii.com/2024/01/18/copper-stolen-choctaw-county-radio-tower-found-paris/ https://www.northcentralpa.com/news/crime/police-looking-for-stolen-tractor/article_de077596-b53b-11ee-a4e7-d3a713ccf172.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/rural/rural-crime/nfu-calls-for-action-after-defra-fly-tipping-figures-published/ https://au.news.yahoo.com/bramley-fourteen-lambs-mown-down-121418765.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEAx_WzHJ5HMgDIMuAqzdE3en5oSyJJLp-EY2fMH--dRfOwGmdKZfL_NAhW...2024-01-2039 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1958: A Legitimate Winter For A Few DaysWe have been experiencing actual winter on the farm ever since we got back from our tropical vacation. It is funny how things get more complicated with even a little snow and frigid temperatures. Today, I will talk all about it. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2024-01-1616 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1956: Laramie County Community College | Cheyenne, Wyoming | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Laramie County Community College, "L - Triple C", is the only college in the capital city of Cheyanne, Wyoming. Being in close proximity to the University of Wyoming, the Colorado Rocky Mo...2024-01-1452 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1955: Copper Wire Theft Is Cycling Up And Back To An Old Burglary Tactic | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Whose that knocking at my door? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://wtop.com/crime/2024/01/fairfax-co-police-on-hunt-for-rose-ruse-burglars/ https://www.ketk.com/news/crime-public-safety/tractor-front-loader-backhoe-attachment-reported-stolen-in-camp-county/ https://www.cbs19.tv/article/news/local/2-horses-go-missing-in-smith-county/501-8fc4dfae-ea7f-4db7-92e8-2f9a1ec3ddcd Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/24016466.men-found-farm-machinery-stolen-somerset-sentenced/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-67951638 https://crimestoppers-uk.org/news-campaigns/news/2024/jan/rural-domestic-abuse-–-speaking-up-can-save-lives Africa ...2024-01-1334 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1951: Ten Days In The Tropics | Solo Episode With Matt BrechwaldAutumm, Hattie and I have just returned from 10 days on the Island of Roatan in Honduras. That is why you have been hearing "best of" episodes for the past two weeks. Hattie and I are now certified SCUBA divers, and I've got a lot to tell you in today's farm update!2024-01-0926 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1948: Getting A Faster Response From Law Enforcement | Best Of EpisodeTip Of The Week Consider using an alarm system with video incorporated to get a faster response from law enforcement. Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.ky3.com/2021/08/13/thief-steals-tractor-john-deere-gator-skyline-school-district/ https://www.wtvq.com/2021/08/10/in-two-cases-boyle-authorities-need-info-on-theft-suspect-stolen-atv/ https://www.wdbj7.com/2021/08/09/search-pittsylvania-county-tractor-thief/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.northantstelegraph.co.uk/news/people/earls-barton-family-business-welcomes-robocop-style-crime-fighting-automated-guard-3342497 https://uknip.co.uk/breaking/news-269821/rural-crime-investigators-are-appealing-for-information-after-two-sheep-were-killed-in-a-field-near-sittingbourne/ Chalk One Up For The Good Guys https://www.wrdw.com/2021/08/09/ga-deputies-shoot-man-chase-after-rural-mail-carrier-killed/ https...2024-01-0632 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1944: You Should Be Doing This Every Year | Solo Episode With Matt BrechwaldEntrepreneurship is a very fun and rewarding journey. But just like anything else there are highs and lows to this journey. The problem with entrepreneurship is that some of the highs can be so high, that a low that would seem normal for an everyday employee might seem like the Marianas Trench to an entrepreneur.2024-01-0252 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1934: Rural Crime At Christmas TimeTip Of The Week Don’t lose money by saving electricity at Christmas Rural Crime In The U.S. https://ruralradio.com/kneb-am/news/cheyenne-co-sheriffs-office-investigating-stolen-truck-and-firearm/ https://www.powelltribune.com/stories/former-officer-convicted-of-stealing-horse-lying-to-forest-service,110407 Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.farmersjournal.ie/news/news/quads-worth-40-000-stolen-in-donegal-797290 https://www.bucksherald.co.uk/news/crime/equipment-and-tools-stolen-in-late-night-burglary-of-aylesbury-farm-4445889 Africa https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/five-years-in-jail-for-limpopo-farm-manager-convicted-of-stealing-and-selling-cattle-evading-court-5039d8c1-8853-4880-958b-2cd68390deda https://www.channelstv.com/2023/12/14/police-rescue-263-kidnap-victims-in-katsina-kill-12-s...2023-12-2338 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1928: University Of Missouri | Columbia, Missouri | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The University Of Missouri is a large university offering a robust agricultural program, and it also offers a non-resident tuition waiver to students coming from out of state. I am always ex...2023-12-1748 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1927: Your Civic Responsibilities In Rural Counties | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week What if you are attacked with pepper spray? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/philly-man-charged-with-using-bear-spray-on-victim-in-nj-robbery/3715884/ https://salinapost.com/posts/8d9358f2-1c94-465a-9ae2-f48418f92e8f https://www.nwestiowa.com/news/info-sought-on-gate-theft-by-sioux-center/article_7cf974e2-93a9-11ee-bd36-2b76307bc7b3.html https://www.wrtv.com/news/wrtv-investigates/attracting-law-students-to-rural-counties-is-key-to-addressing-statewide-attorney-shortage https://kchanews.com/2023/12/06/floyd-county-rural-law-enforcement-rates-going-up/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://chatnewstoday.ca/2023/12/07/property-crime-unit-rounds-up-suspects-who-stole-ram-truck-cowboy-chaps-and-western-gear/2023-12-1643 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1921: University Of Tennessee | Knoxville, Tennessee | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. [caption id="attachment_421413" align="alignright" width="136"] Carragan Fields[/caption] The University Of Tennessee is located in a medium sized city in East Tennessee and has a diverse agriculture program t...2023-12-1045 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1920: Mama’s Don’t Let Your Bad Boys Grow Up To Be Farm Burglars | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Should we throw rural crime prevention to the dogs? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://newschannel9.com/news/offbeat/great-pyrenees-casper-that-killed-8-coyotes-to-protect-sheep-nominated-for-farm-dog-of-the-year-american-farm-bureau-purina-georgia-john-wierwille-ewe-can-do-it-naturally-landscaping-pregnant-mate-daisy-lifeline-animal-project https://drgnews.com/2023/12/07/203349/ https://www.skooknews.com/2023/12/farm-burglarized-near.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.nzherald.co.nz/the-country/news/rural-crime-rates-on-rise-federated-farmers-survey-finds/XOUQH42ASVB6TE2CYQQRQY4ERY/ https://www.farminguk.com/news/police-warn-kent-farmers-following-unexplained-sheep-deaths_63794.html Africa https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/Man-beaten-to-a-pulp-for-allegedly-stealing-a-goat-at-Sombo-1894640 https://www.namibian.com.na/forum-fights-for-no-bail-for-stock-theft-accused/2023-12-0943 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1914: Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture | Curtis, Nebraska | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: [caption id="attachment_421342" align="alignright" width="150"] Wyatt Deemer[/caption][caption id="attachment_421341" align="alignright" width="120"] Morel Jurado[/caption] The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The Nebraska College Of Technical Agriculture (NCTA) is a 2 year college t...2023-12-0345 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1913: The Bigger They Are, The Harder They Fall.....In Canada | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week No cameras? Use the snow. Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.facebook.com/share/yHRUEctgywjRVnWC/?mibextid=K35XfP https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/charges-dismissed-in-bizarre-bleaching-of-wyoming-cows/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.clarelive.ie/news/home/1358651/theft-from-a-clare-farm-sees-gardai-appeal-for-information.html https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/rural/rural-crime/dozens-of-stolen-gps-units-recovered-as-thieves-jailed/ https://www.cambstimes.co.uk/news/23958310.horse-riding-equipment-stolen-stables-emneth/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-dorset-67566857 Africa https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/animal-theft-failing-govt-projects-says-leaders-44505282023-12-0248 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1899: Always Close The Gate……Especially At 35,000 Feet | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Ever heard of a face social media account? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/a-cargo-plane-returns-to-jfk-airport-after-a-18493722.php https://manhattanda.org/d-a-bragg-announces-charges-against-driver-of-nyc-carriage-horse-ryder/ https://www.ksnt.com/news/reward-increased-to-11000-for-cattle-rustlers-in-wabaunsee-co/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-birmingham-67425640 https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/23921874.powys-family-left-devastated-midnight-farm-robbery/ Africa https://www.georgeherald.com/News/Article/General/horse-owners-warned-to-be-vigilant-202311160935 https://www.tori.ng/news/253667/police-recover-three-stolen-cows-from-suspected-ca.html Chalk...2023-11-1845 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1892: “Cattle Rustling Scumbags” | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Would a big sign that says “NOT A ROAD” work? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.wfmj.com/story/49912599/mercer-man-accused-of-driving-trucks-over-farmland-road-signs-mailboxes https://www.facebook.com/100076447704733/posts/pfbid02BsVk1CaGWn2Ymzw1xpYTvU1Kau9KNiTT9N2Gr1JXqNYaUtuRULYKSgQ7PuvUQ8c7l/?mibextid=cr9u03 https://www.ksnt.com/news/local-news/reward-offered-for-cattle-rustling-scumbags-in-wabaunsee-co/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/staffordshire/2023/11/09/investigation-launched-after-three-cows-stolen-from-staffordshire-farm/ https://www.1news.co.nz/2023/11/09/man-bites-crocodile-australia-cattle-farmer-survives-attack/ https://www.stokesentinel.co.uk/news...2023-11-1141 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1891: Value Added Products From Cattle Tallow | Kade Cole | Cattle Driver ApothecaryKade Cole and his wife are health conscious individuals, raising and family and working in a health related field. They both also have a family history and legacy of farming and raising cattle. Being health conscious and raising two young children is what initially led them to start trying to make their own balms, tooth powder and soaps. However, it was the combination of these two things that led them to the development of Cattle Driver Apothecary. They strongly believe in the products they are making specifically because of what they can leave out of them. They use...2023-11-1052 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1889: Taking The Long Way To Indy | FFA SAE Edition | Hattie Brechwald | Kuna High School FFAHattie Brechwald is the Boise Valley District President as well as the Kuna FFA Chapter President, and she happens to live in the same house as me! Yes, she is my daughter, and she has been accomplishing a ton in the FFA. We both just got back from the National FFA Convention, and I invited her into the studio today to give us all a member's perspective on the national convention as well as some other FFA topics. We will be covering: Non-Traditional SAE's SAE Grants Taking the long way to Indianapolis Skills learned through parliamentary pr...2023-11-0837 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1888: 6th National FFA Convention In 7 YearsHattie and my recent trip to Indianapolis for the National FFA Convention dominates today's show, but there is still a bit of a farm update in here for you. We will be covering: Congratulations to the American Star Winners Finishing the World Series in a hotel restaurant Ag Colleges at the convention Meeting Laken Troup A great hike in the Owyhee Mountains Low goat prices and a bad year More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-11-0733 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1885: Don’t Park The Fertilizer Truck On The Railroad TracksTip Of The Week Too good of a deal is exactly that… Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.tampafp.com/train-crashes-into-stolen-mosaic-zephyrhills/ https://www.sjgov.org/press-releases/press-release-detail/2023/10/23/sheriff-s-office-accepts-att-grant Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/cows-calves-meat-beheaded-black-market-b2435935.html https://www.police.sa.gov.au/sa-police-news-assets/limestone-coast-local-service-area/diesel-stolen-from-moyhall-farm Africa https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/farmers-push-for-10-year-jail-terms-for-fish-theft https://www.thecable.ng/troops-kill-four-bandits-arrest-over-100-suspects-in-plateau-kaduna https://letabaherald.co.za/132975/mango-farmers-hampered-by-theft-of-fruit/ ...2023-11-0433 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1881: A Not Very "Spooky" Farm Update For You AllHappy Halloween to all of you, if you celebrate this night of ghosts and goblins. On today's farm update I touch on a Halloween memory as well as selling goats this weekend and the bad year of goat production that we have had. Oh, and why I am sleep deprived! More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-10-3128 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1879: College Of Western Idaho | Nampa, Idaho | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The College Of Western Idaho is a community college located in the Treasure Valley of Idaho, which happens to be where I live and farm. I taught criminal justice courses at C...2023-10-2943 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1878: Support Your Local Sheriff | Rural CrimeTip Of The Week Support your local sheriff’s office Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.mprnews.org/story/2023/10/26/shootings-spotlight-alarming-jump-in-violence-against-minnesota-rural-officers https://www.kiiitv.com/article/news/jim-wells-county/jim-wells-countys-rural-property-and-livestock-theft-prevention-program-helps-track-stolen-lost-property/503-e8734d7e-3bdd-4546-880a-4b0be1aef9b8 Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2023/10/27/wolverhampton-businessman-facing-jail-over-259000-payment-for-cut-price-stolen-chicken-meat/ https://www.northyorkshire.police.uk/news/north-yorkshire/news/appeals/2023/10-october/appeal-following-sheep-theft-near-harrogate/ https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-northern-ireland-67235631 Africa https://www.newtimes.co.rw/ar...2023-10-2835 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1872: Iowa State University | Ames, Iowa | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Iowa State University sits in the heart of the Corn Belt and some of the most advanced production agriculture in the nation. With that said, Ames is the epitome of a co...2023-10-2238 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1871: "That Farmer That Grows Really Crappy Weed” | Rural CrimeTip Of The Week To be really secure, gates need to be chained on both sides Rural Crime In The U.S. https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/50603-madera-county-sheriff-s-office-partners-with-valley-crime-stoppers-to-crack-down-on-agricultural-theft-and-vandalism https://starherald.com/news/state-regional/crime-courts/rural-north-platte-man-pleads-guilty-to-felony-neglect-of-livestock/article_b172b923-627f-5ea3-8985-7080414be446.html https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/sioux-county-sheriff-seeking-information-after-john-deere-gator-stolen-from-farm/ https://www.theoakleafnews.com/news/srjc-district-police/2023/10/15/hemp-plants-stolen-from-shone-farm/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.yorkpress.co.uk/news/23863762.police-appeal-horsebox-stolen-green-hammerton/ https://www.expressandstar.com...2023-10-2128 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1864: Cattle, Dogs, Whatever….They Will Steal Them All | Rural CrimeTip Of The Week What does it mean to believe all victims? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12619815/Washington-family-farm-theft-suspect-chicken-kids.html https://www.aginfo.net/report/57718/Sportsman-s-Spotlight/Stolen-Guard-dogs Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://southburnett.com.au/news2/2023/10/11/hay-thats-our-truck/https://www.bordertelegraph.com/news/23847191.sheep-injured-dog-attack-borders-farm/ https://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/news/23845748.police-investigation-wootton-bassett-farm-targeted-theft/ Africa https://www.kbc.co.ke/trio-arrested-as-anti-stock-theft-unit-recovers-stolen-livestock/ https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/two-men-nabbed-for-suspected-stolen-cattle-in-limpopo-93a12917-ff95-43...2023-10-1436 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1858: Aims Community College | Lupton, Colorado | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. [caption id="attachment_421096" align="alignright" width="145"] Nick Dorroh - Ag Student Ambassador[/caption] Thisepisode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. I began my college career at a community college and got off to a great...2023-10-0835 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1857: Technology Getting Ahead Of Rural Criminals | Rural CrimeTip Of The Week Outgoing mail and locking mail boxes Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/target-closing-stores-due-to-theft-concerns-of-violence-toward-workers https://www.klkntv.com/man-accused-of-smashing-window-to-break-into-rural-southeast-nebraska-home/ https://www.kbzk.com/news/crime-courts/mail-carrier-sentenced-for-stealing-mail-on-rural-routes Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23819082.women-deny-stealing-kings-lambs-field-sandringham/ https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/psni-appeal-for-information-about-farm-theft-in-co-fermanagh/ Africa https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/ff-shocked-over-the-increase-in-police-arrests-for-various-crimes-639204c3-ec3f-49f3-b285-5821f80ccffa https://bulawayo24.com...2023-10-0742 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1853: Rain, Goats On The Canal And A Transition In SeasonsToday, I've got a lively farm update for you. We will be discussing: very successful FFA scholarship auction .75 inches of rain and done irrigating grazing goats on canal for two weeks straight Oso working out great still on pasture with cattle and hope to be for a couple more weeks corn, kochia and cover crops for goats to green More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-10-0324 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1851: Mid-State Technical College | Four Locations In Wisconsin | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Mid-State Technical College serves as a conduit between employers in their region of Wisconsin looking for talented and qualified recruits, and up and coming employees who need certifications and more...2023-10-0141 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1850: Watermelons Disappearing And Manure Being Used As a Weapon | Rural CrimeTip Of The Week The legal system does work…. Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.agdaily.com/crops/california-authorities-still-trying-to-solve-watermelon-caper/ https://kansasreflector.com/2023/09/28/kansas-farmer-loses-appeal-in-bizarre-hog-effluent-disposal-trespassing-nuisance-case/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.southwestfarmer.co.uk/news/23805448.police-appeal-56-sheep-stolen-woolavington/ https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4124922/bales-hay-slashed-police-investigate Africa https://www.citizen.co.za/witness/news/pietermaritzburg/criminals-target-power-cables/ https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/2023-09-28-five-suspected-rustlers-escape-death-as-their-vehicle-is-set-on-fire/ Chalk One Up For The Good Guys https://www.kl...2023-09-3027 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1844: Dordt University | Sioux Center, Iowa | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This [caption id="attachment_421012" align="alignright" width="90"] Allison Meyer: Head Ag Ambassador - Dordt University[/caption] episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Dordt University is a private, Christian university located in Northwest Iowa. It is...2023-09-2447 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1843: By Sailboat, By Tractor, By Kayak, By Bicycle - I Shall Not Be Apprehended | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Think safety first everyone, rural crime prevention is included in this Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.wdayradionow.com/news/local-news/67960-kreps-family-farm-in-fargo-reports-two-burglaries-in-two-days https://www.nemonews.net/2023/09/06/police-ask-for-assistance-from-the-public-following-rash-of-edina-burglaries/ https://gonzalesinquirer.com/stories/arrest-warrant-issued-for-woman-after-failure-to-appear-on-livestock-theft-charge,77684 Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.northernfarmer.co.uk/news/23757438.three-arrests-north-yorkshire-farm-machinery-thefts/ https://www.brecon-radnor.co.uk/news/powys-police-appeal-for-information-on-20-stolen-brecknock-hill-cheviot-yearling-ewes-637930 Africa https://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/piketberg-murder-shocks-farming-community-adc355b0-9fc3-43e0-bc4a-60a3f610...2023-09-2333 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1836: Stealing Hay, Again And Again And Again | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week https://www.scotsman.com/lifestyle/family-and-parenting/most-stolen-dogs-2023-these-are-the-10-breeds-of-adorable-dog-most-often-taken-from-their-owners-including-the-loving-jack-russell-3277394 Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/danelo-cavalcante-manhunt-search-expands-b2409225.html https://news.yahoo.com/tractor-used-help-grow-food-205412334.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://uk.news.yahoo.com/image-released-man-believed-connected-112500430.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKxOLudzTwD2h_Xn68QbBSIBw8n6C-6SOD4uosr5rYwmvsKerDGBL89-bWMZlmgontO7MC1n5ul2UJa1w38s_5qcgI2fBxoMJJY2S0UUot3NIK09UJ4ykRp5...2023-09-1635 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1832: The 22nd Anniversary Of 9/11 & A Farm UpdateWell, the largest looming topic on our farm this week is remember 9/11 and trying to wrap my mind around the fact that it has been 22 years already. Autumm and I will never forget that day, and we hope you found some peace and silence on Monday to take some time to reflect in your own way. Also on today's show: Oso the new livestock guardian dog Treating chickens for mites with permethrin The biography of Tom Horn More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-09-1221 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1830: College Of The Ozarks | Point Lookout, Missouri | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The College Of The Ozarks is unlike any other college I have profiled to date. Not only do you work 15 hours per week for your tuition, but you are not allowed t...2023-09-101h 01
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1829: Stealing Clemson’s Peaches | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Purchase a game camera with a cell plan Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.tnonline.com/20230829/fuel-stolen-from-utility-tractor-in-monroe/ https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/08/28/miami-dade-man-accused-of-armed-robbery/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.townandcountrytoday.com/barrhead-news/farmer-reports-hay-bale-theft-from-field-south-of-barrhead-7465435 https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66644193 https://www.agriland.co.uk/farming-news/pregnant-cows-die-following-dog-chase-in-wales/ Africa https://dailynigerian.com/gombe-farmers-night-vigil/ https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/society/99ff6a035ec141f604b18a8f1161e54...2023-09-0925 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1825: 3 Dogs, More Goats And 30 More Days Of IrrigationHi everyone. Big things happening recently on the farm, and I'll update you on all of those today, including: Lost another goat to the coyote - hopefully the last We now have a livestock guardian dog We have expanded our goat herd again I just started irrigation today for the first time in 2.5 weeks Heading to our final minor league baseball game of the season this evening More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-09-0521 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1823: University Of Wisconsin | Madison, Wisconsin | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This [caption id="attachment_420892" align="alignright" width="182"] Curtis Lauderdale - Assistant Dean for Student Advising and Development[/caption] episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The University Of Wisconsin at Madison is a very storied l...2023-09-0345 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1822: An Unspeakable Rural Crime, Get The Kids Out Of The Room | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Don’t get in a hurry when you are hiring or giving out money Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.agdaily.com/news/half-missing-wyoming-ewes-mysteriously-reappear/ https://www.gradickcommunications.com/da-gbi-determine-insufficient-evidence-to-seek-charges-in-case-re-stolen-items-found-on-property-owned-by-county-chairman/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/08/21/animal-rising-protesters-charged-after-sandringham-lambs-stolen/ https://www.expressandstar.com/news/crime/2023/08/23/land-rover-stolen-from-farm/ https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23756271.liam-brown-admits-sex-cow-burton-farm/ Africa https://www.iol.co.za/news/crime-and-courts/elderly-bloemfontein-farmer-killed-and-his-wife-critically-injured-594a3f0c-1bbe-486f-971d-7e5...2023-09-0241 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1816: Oregon State University | Corvallis, Oregon | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This [caption id="attachment_420718" align="alignright" width="138"] Hope Stansell - Student Ambassador[/caption] episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. For a student focused on agriculture or natural resources there is no move diverse state in...2023-08-2734 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1815: Facial Recognition Software For Your Livestock | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Learn from what the animal rights activists are willing to show you Rural Crime In The U.S. https://nbc-2.com/news/crime/2023/08/15/search-continues-for-charlotte-county-cow-killer/ https://www.news8000.com/news/crime/animal-rights-activist-group-shares-anonymous-video-showing-minks-released-from-trempealeau-co-farm/article_2d692886-3c70-11ee-96c0-2f36b3ce3eef.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://fagenwasanni.com/ai/stoktake-facial-recognition-platform-aims-to-combat-livestock-theft/207237/ https://www.countytimes.co.uk/news/23720637.powys-police-investigating-sheep-thefts-attacks/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/crime/taranaki-farm-equipment-dealer-christopher-carter-ripped-off-25-customers-360k/GBGQN22LNVHP5DDKKBZIZ5DAVY/ 2023-08-2635 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1809: Mitchell Technical College | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The State of South Dakota, like many other states in the middle of the countries is dealing with the issue of shrinking rural communities and less qualified employees for agricultural companies i...2023-08-2048 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1808: Theft From The Back End Of A Horse | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Secure your horses Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.yahoo.com/news/two-fillies-were-stolen-pasture-184400111.html https://www.wtxl.com/someone-s-chopping-the-tails-off-horses-in-colorado https://jcpost.com/posts/dbd47668-cfbd-4897-b164-eadea856dfe1 Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/burglar-who-stole-from-farms-across-kent-jailed/ https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/sheffield-horse-theft-mum-offering-053652232.html https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4121724/police Africa https://ridgetimes.co.za/325501/stock-theft-on-rise-in-embalenhle/ https://theconversation.com...2023-08-1937 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1804: How Many Sunrises Are There?Today is a farm update episode, and we will be discussing the following: Cover crops are planted August cool down is over Coyote saga Grazing volunteer kochia More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-08-1538 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1802: North Dakota State University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. North Dakota State University is located in Fargo, North Dakota and is part of the greater Fargo/Moorhead metro area. NDSU is able to combine the opportunities that come with being a re...2023-08-1340 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1801: Until The Goats Come Home? | Rural Crime EpisodeTip Of The Week Sometimes they haven’t been stolen Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.8newsnow.com/weird-news/ap-willy-the-texas-rodeo-goat-on-the-lam-for-weeks-has-been-found-safe/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/news/state-police-investigating-theft-of-large-equipment-from-sheds-in-lawrence-county/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/man-arrested-apparent-theft-horse-074324772.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAKxOLudzTwD2h_Xn68QbBSIBw8n6C-6SOD4uosr5rYwmvsKerDGBL89-bWMZlmgontO7MC1n5ul2UJa1w38s_5qcgI2fBxoMJJY2S0UUot3NIK09UJ4ykRp5BjyEvkZ7YS_ElhAvrW647fN_QUb09yhD-vgUqnyRLbwMsgsNuOBn...2023-08-1226 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1800: He Used To Break Into Farms, Now He Teaches Farmers How To Protect Theirs | Michael Hawkes | Hawkes & Co.Michael "Mick" Hawkes has a storied military career followed by a storied corporate career in security from the U.K. In the early days of his special forces work, he was part of the response to terrorism in Northern Ireland. Part of his special forces duty included doing days worth of surveillance on farms, and then covertly entering the buildings of the farm to look for weapons and explosives. During this surveillance he saw the weaknesses that farmers had when it came to security, and he later used that to his advantage. Years later, after his corporate car...2023-08-1153 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1797: Think Deeply About A Problem And Then Forget ItYou all know that I have been trying to solve a coyote problem for some time now. Well, it still is not solved, and it has opened a pandora's box of how to do this and how to do that while not losing any more goats. There has been one issue in particular that has plagued me, and that is how to pen up the goats at night in one particular pasture I'd like to graze them in. Well, this weekend I got away for a couple of days and took some time to completely forget about the problems on...2023-08-0817 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1795: College Of Southern Idaho | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The College Of Southern Idaho is a community college located in Twin Falls, Idaho. They have a fantastic reputation as an agricultural college going back to when my in-laws were farming fi...2023-08-0657 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1794: Now They Are Stealing A Crop I Really Care About!Tip Of The Week Do you keep track of metal prices? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.countryherald.com/news/local/towns/will-county/beecher/faa-seeks-publics-help-in-identifying-reckless-crop-dusters/ https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article277796823.html https://advertiser-tribune.com/news/472193/have-you-seen-this-tractor/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://aboutregional.com.au/police-search-for-alpacas-allegedly-stolen-from-michelago-property/430836/ https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/?post_type=fp&p=6002605 https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4121476/dog-caught Africa https://www.sundaymail.co.zw/new-suspected-goat-thief-loses-voice-in-court 2023-08-0541 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1790: Coyote Confirmed, Not Dead Yet | Farm UpdateWell, since we last spoke I have been in a sniper's next every morning by o500 waiting for my chance to exterminate this coyote that has cost us 7 goats. So far, no luck. However, I did catch it on the game camera and confirm that it is a coyote. This discussion will dominate today's farm update episode, but we will also talk about August weather, monsoonal moisture, the Canyon County Fair and corn, corn, corn..... More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-08-0124 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1788: Tuskegee University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Tuskegee is one of the most historical colleges in the United States, and it just keeps making history. Located in Central Alabama, this historic campus and agriculture program is central to man...2023-07-3031 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1787: Serial Farm Arsonist Caught & A Slow Speed Getaway (not) On A TractorTip Of The Week Insurance and Natural Surveillance Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.wftv.com/news/local/no-horsing-around-orlando-police-search-suspect-bike-who-stole-horse/WO6ZFHGVGBE7FBHRGJYDOSIDLA/ https://ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/sheepherder-severely-injured-black-bear-174608985.html https://kimatv.com/news/local/surge-in-car-thefts-yakima-county-sheriffs-office-sees-20-increase-farms-and-rural-areas-targeted Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/crime/suspected-diesel-thieves-snared-in-rural-crime-crackdown-4220745 https://globalnews.ca/news/9840232/maple-ridge-charity-tractor-stolen/ https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/reward-for-return-of-stolen-cattle-in-co-monaghan/ Africa https://www.iol.co.za/mercury/news/northern-kzn-community-living-in-fear-after-two-lions-spotted-roaming-rural-emphendle-6f6b7...2023-07-2930 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1783: Four Dead Goats & One Missing From Coyotes | Farm UpdateI thought I had dealt with the coyote issue near our farm and the threat was ended, but this morning I received a rude awakening. I found four dead goat kids, clearly killed by coyotes with only one being consumed. The rest, killed for sport or to train pups how to hunt. One is missing and was probably hauled off. That is basically all I am talking about in today's farm update. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-07-2524 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1781: The Ohio State University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The Ohio State University is the largest university that I have profiled to date on this episode. Today, Dr. Tracy Kitchel joins me to discuss the College Of Food, Ag and Env...2023-07-2354 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1780: Farm Robbery & Hay Thieves CaughtTip Of The Week Big events = opportunities for thieves Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.atholdailynews.com/Murdock-Farm-seeks-public-s-help-following-theft-51676335 https://www.djournal.com/new-albany/tractor-hauler-trailer-stolen/article_d2b1a942-20f2-11ee-bde5-07efb5060046.html Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://sunburymacedonranges.starweekly.com.au/news/voicing-for-farm-crime/ https://www.farmersguardian.com/news/4120405/farmers-warned-check-farm-security-royal-welsh-show https://lacombeonline.com/articles/stolen-cattle-investigation-continues-for-alberta-rcmp Africa https://www.namibian.com.na/sampofu-calls-for-more-ear-tags-to-curb-stock-theft/ https://newcastillian.com/2023/07/17/saps-task-team-recovers-livestock-worth-over-r270k-in-nine-days/ ...2023-07-2232 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1779: Growing Garlic As Your Farm Business | Joanna & Brian Guza | Guza GarlicIt is said all the time that you should start farming, right where you are at, in whatever way that you can. If you are in an apartment, grow some tomatoes in pots on your deck. If you live in a neighborhood, raise some chickens and enjoy the eggs. Don't wait to have 1,000 acres, start right now! I believe in this adage, but I also understand the comparison that people might make to production agriculturists when they are doing something on such a small scale. That is a reason that I am so eager to introduce you to t...2023-07-2148 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1776: Parasites & Slow Grass Growth | Farm UpdateHi everyone. As I promised myself last winter, I am not taking one day of summer for granted this year. That does not mean that it is not full of challenges on the farm such as slow pasture growth, parasites in the goats and pink eye in the cattle. On today's farm update we will talk about it all. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-07-1820 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1774: Illinois State University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. On today's episode I am joined by Dr. Aslihan Spaulding, a professor of Agribusiness and Food Industry Management as well as Cori Malone, and instructor and academic advisor - both from I...2023-07-1650 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1773: Stolen Sheep In Wyoming – Help RequestedTip Of The Week Don’t rely on others to follow through when it comes to rural crime Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/fulton-county-flying-change-equine-therapy-horse-trailer-stolen https://www.12newsnow.com/article/news/local/deputies-are-asking-for-help-to-find-owner-of-stolen-tractor/502-eb22abb9-95aa-4751-97cf-f7629c83e3ef https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/644122520/shaftsbury-barracks-theft-of-tractor Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.farminguk.com/news/uk-wide-crackdown-on-tractor-gps-thefts-to-commence-as-crime-rises_62955.html https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/alberta-rcmp-seek-suspect-in-rural-home-arson-in-strathcona-county https://www.farmersjournal.ie/gardai-warn-farmers-following-monaghan-theft-spree-774131...2023-07-1533 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1767: University Of Tennessee At Martin | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The University Of Tennessee Martin is one of the universities that inspired this episode. Hattie and I were made aware of UTM at the National FFA Convention, and after that conversation and...2023-07-0930 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1766: Fraudulent Manure And Under Reporting Of Rural CrimeTip Of The Week Rural crime is more prevalent in the U.S. than reported Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/crime/california-green-energy-investment-scheme/103-c2bf5a3b-e1c1-4931-8aa9-df785effb274 https://www.agweb.com/news/machinery/used-machinery/crime-sprees-target-precision-ag-technology-farms-and-dealerships Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.bridportnews.co.uk/news/23634530.warning-rural-thefts-west-dorset-villages/ https://www.farmersguide.co.uk/nearly-a-fifth-of-waste-in-england-falls-into-criminal-hands-survey-finds/ Africa https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/it-s-in-the-country-s-interest-to-protect-avocado-growers-from-ruthless-cartels-4296510 https://www.foodformzansi...2023-07-0829 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1760: North Carolina Agricultural And Technical State University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. On today's episode I speak with Dr. Antoine Alston, an Associate Dean in the Department Of Agriculture. In this discussion we talk about the historical significance of NCAT being a Historically Bla...2023-07-0222 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1759: Could You Be Unwittingly Contributing To Criminal Animal CrueltyTip Of The Week Do you sell your roosters? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.wjhg.com/2023/06/19/man-arrested-attempted-burglary/ http://newslj.com/content/lincoln-county-sheriff’s-office-says-don’t-take-sheep-dogs https://www.1600kush.com/news/cushing-horse-trainer-accused-of-embezzlement https://katv.com/news/nation-world/100-worth-of-farm-fresh-eggs-stolen-from-honor-box-in-rhode-island-outdoor-cooler-keeeps-backyard-community-theft-thieves-stealing-surveillance-footage-small-business Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.farmersjournal.ie/minister-must-act-now-on-dog-control-following-kerry-sheep-kill-ifa-771070 https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/rural-crime-canterbury-lifestyle-block-owner-shoots-down-drone-over-burglary-fear/JBLBW6DC5NHXTL2TGBMVYCFIOY/ https://www.yourharlow.com/2023/06/21/farm-crime-and-surging-cost-of-living-pose-threat-to-livelihoods/ Africa https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news...2023-07-0156 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1755: Something I've Never Done On The Farm BeforeOn today's farm update show I am going to tell you about getting pushed and pushed and pushed and finally responding......to an annoying goat. Also, a little message about not giving up and is it really worth it! More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-06-2632 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1753: Lake Area Technical College | Watertown, South Dakota | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Lake Area Technical College is a 2 year, public college, located in Watertown, South Dakota. There is a strong emphasis on real world, practical application of education at Lake Area Tech. In this...2023-06-2529 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1752: Mental Illness + Stolen Car = Your Barn Is On FireTip Of The Week Be careful with antique farm equipment on display Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.agdaily.com/lifestyle/hay-bale-scams-we-played-along-with-frauds/ https://southsidemessenger.com/lunenburg-sheriffs-department-looking-for-stolen-equipment/ https://kymkemp.com/2023/06/10/antique-hayrake-stolen-from-rio-dell-home/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/rural-task-force-officers-recover-stolen-goods/ https://www.sheppnews.com.au/news/stolen-tractor-involved-in-slow-speed-police-chase-before-crashing-into-army-base/ Africa https://www.thesouthafrican.com/news/farm-business-torched-mob-justice-elandskraal-impopo-2-june-2023/ https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/move-to-stop-livestock-theft-cartels-gets-boost-4278280 Chalk...2023-06-2431 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1748: Nine Days On The Road And Mostly UnscathedAutumm, Hattie and I just got back from an epic 9 day camping/road trip to Northern Idaho and across Montana to Red Lodge. We concluded yesterday by going over the Beartooth Pass and driving all the way across Yellowstone Park. I've got a lot to talk about in today's farm update episode, including: Hattie's State FFA Competition The Hiawatha Bicycle Trail Priest Lake, Idaho Noxon, Montana A German Restaurant in Missoula Camping at the fairgrounds in Bozeman A great wedding in Red Lodge The status of the farm when we returned More Places You Can Listen to Of...2023-06-2039 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1745: Using CAFO To Combat Rural CrimeTip Of The Week Would you consider penning up grazing livestock every night? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.oneidadispatch.com/2023/06/02/oneida-police-begin-more-foot-patrols-as-part-of-rural-violent-crime-reduction-initiative/ https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2023/jun/03/former-pot-worker-jailed-in-seed-theft/ https://www.wcax.com/2023/06/01/police-search-person-responsible-atm-theft-truck-fire/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.politico.eu/article/farm-machinery-gps-theft-uk-rural-crime-ukraine-russia-war-sanctions/ https://uk.news.yahoo.com/drivers-caught-stolen-vehicles-drug-062852292.html https://www.farmersjournal.ie/call-out-service-open-to-farmers-to-combat-farm-theft-768002 Africa https://www.kenyanews.go.ke/27-farmers-groups-benefit-from-136-dairy-goats-in-marakwet/ https://dailynews.co.tz/tz-eyes-to-become-leading-meat-exporter/2023-06-1737 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1741: Is Your Farm Open Or Closed?Last week we worked all of our goats, and we had some volunteers helping us out who were there for no other reason than they love the idea of farming and want experience. It got me to thinking about the very first farm that I ever worked on, the one that belonged to my step-grandfather. That would have never happened on that farm, but I was happy to allow it on my own. He had a "closed" farm, and mine is "open". So, let's talk about the pros and cons of an "open" farm on today's show. More...2023-06-1334 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1739: Abilene Christian University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Abilene Christian University is in Abilene, Texas, and in my opinion it is in the perfect location for Texas adventure and Texas agriculture. I have been on campus myself and lik...2023-06-1141 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1738: We’ve All Heard Of Hoarding, But What Is Animal Hoarding?Tip Of The Week When is being neighborly not enough? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/06/04/thieves-steal-dump-calf-from-brookshires-dewberry-farm/ https://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/56800/20230605/103-cattle-one-dog-dead-oklahoma-property-woman-arrested-surviving.htm Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://randfonteinherald.co.za/421458/mapogo-recover-sheep-stolen-in-dennydale-or-at-least-two-arrests-in-stock-theft-incident-in-dennydale/ https://www.southwalesguardian.co.uk/news/23568394.police-warning-powys-dog-owners-sheep-suffer-bites/ Africa https://www.news24.com/news24/southafrica/news/eastern-cape-prison-officer-and-companion-killed-over-alleged-stock-theft-state-bakkie-torched-20230605 https://ke.opera.news/ke/en/society/789529e825b9be331ad9326e0195a4be Chalk One Up...2023-06-1029 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1734: Withstanding Setbacks & Turning Lemons Into LemonadeObviously we've had some unexpected setbacks on our farm recently. In today's episode I want to address those a bit more, how we handled the emotion of it and why a transition is being made. Also, I'll give you my review of the Hells Canyon Days Festival in Cambridge, Idaho: Hint - It was awesome... More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-06-0627 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1732: State University of New York at Cobleskill | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: [caption id="attachment_386296" align="alignright" width="106"] Hannah-Rose Foote: Student Ambassador and 2022 National FFA Officer Candidate[/caption] The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The State University Of New York at Cobleskill offers as wide of a var...2023-06-0451 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1731: Why Do Bad Guys Drive Into Farm Fields?Tip Of The Week Do you insure your hay and other feed? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2023/may/30/deputies-arrest-man-in-horse-pasture-after/ https://www.fox19.com/2023/05/31/stolen-cincinnati-school-bus-chased-into-indiana-cornfield-suspect-custody/ https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/cobblestone-farms-dealing-with-string-of-thefts/ Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.edp24.co.uk/news/23547232.animal-activists-hand-sandringham-theft/ https://www.wisbechstandard.co.uk/news/23555533.huntingdonshire-four-agricultural-gps-system-thefts-month-may/ https://nation.cymru/news/rural-communities-in-wales-targeted-by-cross-border-criminals/ Africa https://www.iol.co.za/sport/rugby/fight-back-and-well-kill-your-children-former-springbok-hooker-lukas-van-biljon-stabbed-in-farm-robbery-2a42e37c-b5f6-455...2023-06-0327 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1727: Hard Work As A Value And Mentoring New Agriculturists CorrectlyI hope you all had a great holiday weekend and took some time to remember those who have made the ultimately sacrifice so we could do exactly that. I have a couple of thoughts that I have been wanting to share with you, and today I will finally get to do it: Hard Work As a value - teaching non-traditional ag students about the world of work they are entering Having a job or business that is not automatable and cannot be replaced by AI More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-05-3026 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1725: Angelo State University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Angelo State University is located in San Angelo, Texas and sits in the number one goat marketing spot in the number one goat producing state in the entire nation. Corey Owens, our...2023-05-2835 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1724: Right When You Get Your Horse Back, They Steal Your CarTip Of The Week Are your local legislators addressing the rising issue of livestock theft by activists? Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.fox61.com/article/news/crime/wallingford-farm-life-size-mm-stolen-display/520-b63b9869-2f4c-4b54-aa82-dc623daa9b45 https://www.globalvillagespace.com/GVS-US/report-60k-tons-of-ammonium-nitrate-lost-in-shipping-as-explosive-chemical/ https://www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/cleveland/news/fbi-cleveland-seeking-public-information-surrounding-mink-farm-crimes Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.farminguk.com/news/nine-people-charged-after-spate-of-burglaries-from-north-wales-farms_62638.html https://www.fwi.co.uk/news/crime/video-thieves-caught-on-cctv-stealing-gps-kit https...2023-05-2750 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1718: Doane University | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. More Places You Can Listen to Off-Farm Income And Matt Brechwald: 2023-05-2149 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1717: To Take A Check Or Not To Take A Check – That Is The QuestionTip Of The Week Take the time to verify checks, request a cashier’s check or do the transaction at the bank Rural Crime In The U.S. https://www.unioncountydailydigital.com/articles/farm-watch-crime-prevention-program-comes-to-union-county/ https://www.wcjb.com/2023/05/13/lcso-deputies-are-searching-portable-sawmill-stolen-work-site/ http://www.columbiamagazine.com/index.php?sid=127344 Across The Pond, Down Under And Up Above https://www.kent.police.uk/news/kent/latest/policing-news/stolen-items-recovered-in-rural-burglary-arrest-near-paddock-wood/ https://www.miragenews.com/agforce-urges-members-to-beef-up-farm-security-1006065/ https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/crime/2023/05/14/thieve-steal-community-fruit-trees-only-planted-in-telford-recently/ Africa ht...2023-05-2039 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1713: Staying On The Bright Side In A Bad Year (So Far) Of FarmingWell, I've definitely had better years on our small farm here in Kuna. At this point in the year, this has definitely been the worst year we have ever experienced. Last week, on two consecutive mornings, I found kid goats that had been killed by coyotes. On top of that, we have other issues going on that are going to harm our bottom line on the farm in the future. On the other hand, some ideas I have put into place on the farm are working great, and I have a new friend in agriculture and podcasting tha...2023-05-1632 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1711: Wake Technical Community College | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. Wake Tech. is a community college in North Carolina that offers an Associates of Applied Science Degree in John Deere Ag Systems. Our guest today is Professor Joh Paige Kearns, and we...2023-05-1456 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1627: The University Of Idaho | Agricultural College EpisodeFor Information Like Degrees Offered, Annual Costs, Etc., Please Click The Banner Below: The Agricultural College Episode is designed to profile agricultural trade schools, junior colleges, colleges and universities around the U.S. This episode is an effort to replicate the conversation that prospective students, parents and ag teachers might have with agricultural schools at trade show like the National FFA Convention. The University Of Idaho is located in Moscow, Idaho. Matt Doumit is the Associate Dean Of Academic Programs and a professor in the College Of Agriculture And Life Sciences. Kacie Hoffman is t...2023-02-1946 min
Off-Farm IncomeOFI 1582: A Very Special New Year’s Guest | FFA SAE Edition | Hattie Brechwald | Kuna High School FFAHattie Brechwald is a chapter sentinel at Kuna High School, has just started her own herd of goats, is a district winner in two welding methods and is my daughter. Traditionally, Autumm, Hattie and I record a year end episode for New Years. However, this year Autumm is sick and is in no shape to be a guest on the show, so it is just Hattie and I. I have been waiting for Hattie to get far enough along in her FFA journey to be a guest on the show, so I can profile her FFA accomplishments for all of...2022-12-3139 min
Microphone MoneyHow I Built My Podcasting BusinessHello and welcome to custompodcasting.com and the Microphone Money Podcast. I really appreciate you visiting our site and subscribing to the show. My name is Matt Brechwald, and this is the not the first time that I have done an initial episode, introducing a podcast. As a matter of fact, I have done this very same thing on three different shows: Off-Farm Income The Corn Revolution Podcast The D&B Supply Radio Show & Podcast Doing an introductory podcast or blog post is always fun for me because I get to talk all about my vision for th...2019-07-1735 min