Back to Your Roots

Back to Your Roots

River Valley AgCredit, ACA

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 30m
Activity Highly Active
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Jan 2026

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River Valley AgCredit’s podcast features topics from individuals that are outstanding in their field.  Digging in to all things farming, faith, family, and financing, guiding you… back to your roots!


For more than 100 years River Valley AgCredit has provide the highest quality of dependable credit, and related services to every qualified agricultural and rural members within our territory. As part of the Farm Credit System, we serve over 6,000 stockholders totaling over $600 million in outstanding volume.

Visit our website to learn more: RiverValleyAgCredit.com

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S4E1 From Tobacco Rows To Watermelon Loads

Jan 27, 2026 28m Transcript

Ever wonder how a family farm survives wild price swings, weather curveballs, and shifting markets? We sit down with Kentucky producer Keith Harris to unpack the real mechanics of resilience:…

S3E7 Inside A Fourth-Generation Kentucky Farm’s High-Stakes Harvest

Nov 07, 2025 33m

A wet spring, a parched August, and a combine that won’t quit—this conversation with fourth-generation farmer Allen Pace gets right to the heart of what it takes to bring a crop from the field to…

S3E4 Rural Property Transactions: Realtor Chance Futrell's Perspective

Jul 30, 2025 32m Transcript

Dive deep into Western Kentucky's real estate landscape with Chance Futrell of Housman Partners Realty Land & Farm as he shatters common misconceptions about today's market. Fresh from his…

S3E3 Beyond the Blueprint: The Construction Loan Playbook

Jul 07, 2025 27m Transcript

On this episode of Back to Your Roots, host Chris Griffin sits down with Daniel Elrod, a mortgage loan originator recently voted "Best of the Best" in Cleveland, Tennessee, to unpack the ins and outs…

Future of Farming for YBS Farmers: From Autonomous Planters to Vet Schools

May 29, 2025 27m Transcript

What does the future of farming look in today's world? Who's leading agricultural innovation in the river counties? And how can young people break into an industry where the traditional advice has…

Cooperative Advantage: $4.8 Million Reasons it Pays to be a Member

Mar 20, 2025 20m Transcript

"$95 million returned to members over 30 years, with $4.8 million coming this April." That's the staggering figure River Valley AgCredit CEO Kyle Yancey shares as he breaks down the cooperative's…

S3E2 How to Buy Land at Auction: A Step-by-Step Guide

Feb 28, 2025 34m Transcript

Step into the dynamic realm of land auctions where opportunities abound and strategies can mean the difference between winning and losing. In this engaging episode, we chat with Michael Harris, owner…

S3E1 The Evolution: Athens Stockyard through Dean Williams' Vision

Jan 20, 2025 32m Transcript

Join us on "Back to your Roots" as we explore the bustling world of agriculture with Dean Williams, the passionate owner of the Athens Stockyard in Tennessee. Raised amidst the dynamic environment of…

S2E15 A Sustainable Future in Kentucky Agriculture: The Influence of Jonathan Shell

Dec 03, 2024 27m Transcript

What shapes a person's journey into politics? Kentucky's Commissioner of Agriculture, Jonathan Shell, joins us to share the influential figures and experiences that led him to public service. From…

S2E14 Legislative Pathways in Kentucky Agriculture with State Representative, Steven Rudy

Nov 14, 2024 30m Transcript

Kentucky's political and agricultural landscape comes alive in our conversation with Steven Rudy, the Kentucky State Representative for the 1st District. Join us as he reminisces about growing up in…

S2E13 Decoding Agricultural Economics: Research with Dr. Aaron Smith

Oct 07, 2024 28m Transcript

Join us for an insightful conversation with Dr. Aaron Smith, a distinguished professor and extension economist from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, as he navigates the complex world of…

S2E12 Navigating the Grain Market: Advice From Heather Howell Davis

Sep 05, 2024 21m Transcript

Curious about the ever-evolving world of farming and grain marketing? Join us as we sit down with Heather Howell Davis, co-owner of Davis Pork LLC, who candidly shares the inspiring history and…

S2E11 From Soil to Jar: Marni Ausenbaugh's Journey in Gardening and Canning

Aug 19, 2024 26m Transcript

Discover the secrets to a thriving home garden and the joys of canning with our special guest, Marni Ausenbaugh. Growing up amid her grandparents' lush gardens, Marni has cultivated a deep…

S2E10 Bulletproofing Your Farm: Financial and Technological Strategies with Aaron Wilson

Jul 16, 2024 28m Transcript

How do modern farmers navigate a landscape riddled with economic volatility, high input costs, and unpredictable weather? In our enlightening conversation with Aaron Wilson, a seasoned generational…

S2E9 The 5 C's of Credit: CCO, Kip Ellington's Agricultural Credit Advice

Jun 14, 2024 28m Transcript

How do you go from a chance interview to being the cornerstone of an organization? Join us for an inspiring conversation with Kip Ellington, the Chief Credit Officer at River Valley, as he recounts…

S2E8 Planting For The Future: Young, Beginning, Small Farmer Programs

May 24, 2024 25m Transcript

Ever wondered how the farming dreams of the young and ambitious can be nurtured in today's economy? We're Jordan Turnage and Chris Griffin, and we're here to unfold the mysteries of the Young,…

S2E7 Foundations of Home Construction Revealed by Contractor Israel Sanders

May 02, 2024 38m Transcript

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes of building the place you call home? Uncover the intricacies of home construction with Mr. Israel Sanders, a seasoned general contractor with 24 years under…

S2E6 The Field of Tomorrow: Embracing Precision Agriculture with Darren Grogan

Apr 18, 2024 35m Transcript

Discover the future of farming through the eyes of Darren Grogan from Triple G Farms, as he reveals how precision agriculture is not just a trend, but a revolution in the agricultural industry. In…

S2E5 Constructing Your Dream Home: Financial Strategies for Home Building

Mar 28, 2024 31m Transcript

Get ready to navigate the intricate maze of construction loans with mortgage loan originator Julli Haley by your side! In a world where financing your dream home build could get tangled in red tape,…

Growing in the New Season: Custom Financial Structures with Trent Cossey

Mar 14, 2024 35m Transcript

Discover the fine print details of renewal season as we sit down with Trent Cossey from River Valley AgCredit, a man whose roots run as deep as the crops he finances. From childhood days on a hobby…

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