The Southeastern Land Show

Recorded live at the Alabama Forestry Association Annual Conference in Orange Beach, Brian and Cary sat down with Katherine Robertson, Chief Counsel in the Alabama Attorney General's office (Nominee for Alabama Attorney General). Katherine's family has been on their Dallas County land since 1818! She talks about protecting Alabama's farming families, balancing growth with the state's forestry and...

This week on the Southeastern Land Show, Brian and Cary sat down with Dave Milton (President of Southeastern Land Group & owner of Pinhoti Ridge Retreat) and Kimm Wright (Executive Director of the Pinhoti Experience Foundation). Learn what the Pinhoti Trail has to offer: from its surprising ties to the Appalachian Trail, to what it takes to hike a 12-month "Triple Crown," and how one 40-acre prope...

Retired game warden Jeff Brown is back with some of his funniest stories yet, including his own childhood memory of night-hunting rabbits with his dad (and getting thrown off the truck).  He's also sharing real tips for dove and deer season and lessons from nearly two decades in the field.  Funny and useful, this is a can't-miss!! 

Brian and Cary talk with Pete Folmar (Southeastern Land Group) and Dan Glenn of Deep Grass Grazers to uncover the secret to a thriving cattle herd… and it starts closer to home than you'd think. From choosing the right genetics to why Dan lets weeds fertilize his pasture, this one's packed with real advice for anyone dreaming of buying land and raising cattle.

Meet Amanda Patterson, our office manager here at Southeastern Land Group! She's the glue that keeps our whole team running smoothly, and is a true land-living enthusiast with a soft spot for her pet turkeys and horses. Plus, land agent Chip Williams calls in from North Georgia to talk poultry farms, growing his business through social media, and teaching his kids to water ski on Lake Martin. A fu...

Get ready to grow in wisdom in Part 2 of this series! Brian and Cary sit down with Clay Farrington & Ross Furio of Armchair Theology. On deck: Ruth's story of gleaning, David's costly sacrifice, Ahab's greed, and what it really means to serve others with the land God's given us.

From the Garden of Eden to the Year of Jubilee, Armchair Theology's Clay Farrington and Ross Furio join Brian and Cary with The Southeastern Land Show to unpack what Scripture really says about owning land. Part 1 of 2

Live from Auburn Oaks Farm, host Brian Watts covers Alabama's record-breaking Sporting Clays State Championship: 287 shooters, 13 states, and the fastest-growing shooting sport in the country. Tournament director Tyler Smith and Audrey Rabren dig into the farm's legacy as former Auburn coach Pat Dye's property, while Tripp Hodges explains how Auburn's Wildlife Enterprise Management program is shap...

Dan Cofield and Jeremiah Windell of Advanced Agrilytics talk with Brian and Cary, as they explain Section 180… a little-known tax deduction for "excess" soil fertility on land bought or inherited after 2010. Average payout: $1,200–$1,500 per acre, deductible over up to seven years. They cover who qualifies, the $40/acre process, and how it can help offset inheritance tax for the next generation of...

Your family doctor can practice medicine, but would you want him operating on you? Jay Chambless of Southeastern Commercial joins Brian & Cary to explain why the same logic applies to choosing a real estate agent. They cover rural commercial real estate, Dollar General site selection, valuing poultry farms and income-producing properties.  Tune in to see where land prices are headed!

Wild turkey populations have dropped nearly 40% in the last decade. For episode 70, Brian and Cary sit down with Jason Lupardus, certified wildlife biologist and CEO of Turkeys for Tomorrow to talk about the why. Jason digs into the science of the decline: shrinking habitat, unchecked predators, and mounting hunting pressure. Their mission? Bringing neighboring landowners together into cooperative...

This week Brian and Cary hand the mic to their better halves. Sarah Watts and Kelsey Farrington join the show to share what it's really like being married to a land agent… the leaps of faith, the lean years, and why they'd both do it again "1,000%."

Brian and Cary sit down with former Alabama and NFL lineman Bradley Bozeman, who retired and moved back to Roanoke to build Bozeman Family Farms with his wife Nikki. He shares the farm's growth, leadership lessons from Coach Saban, and the community impact of the Bradley Nikki Bozeman Foundation. Southeastern Land Group agent Spencer Loveless joins in this episode.

Join Brian and Cary as they talk with Justin Osborn, ALC, host of "The Voices of Land" Podcast.  It's an in-depth conversation on what's shaping the land market today: water rights, the decline of timber, the rise of mini-farms, and why land stewardship matters now more than ever. If you're in the land business or love the land, this one's worth your time.

This week, Brian Watts and Cary Farrington are back with some great vacation stories before sitting down with a very special guest, Tyler Reynolds of Reynolds Outdoors. Tyler shares how he and his father transformed the store since its 2016 opening into a premier destination for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts.

 In this episode of the Southeastern Land Show, hosts Cary and Brian talk with Brian Dunn of Wise Eye Technology to break down the industry's latest game cameras. Learn about the evolution of game cameras… from simple tripwires to today's cellular-enabled devices. He covers everything from choosing the right game camera and SD card to maximizing battery life. Take advantage of Brian's expertise -...

Join Cary and Brian as they sit down with Scott Pugh, a 30-year registered forester and agent with the Southeastern Land Group. They dig into the declining paper demand, mill closures, and rising operating costs that have added to struggles in the Southeast timber market. Discover solutions in the Longleaf Pine, and explore an often overlooked (and profitable) revenue stream.

What if you could make a living hunting, fishing, guiding, or running a ranch? Brian and Cary sit down with professor Dylan Thomas, a professor with Auburn University's Wildlife Enterprise Management program — one of only two in the country — blends wildlife science, hospitality, and business to train the next generation of outdoor industry professionals. Outside the classroom, Dylan is growing hi...

In this episode with Cary and Brian, they sit down with Brandon Caldwell, who works with Poultry South as an agent through Southeastern Land Group.  Brandon talks about identifying value, acting on it, and how to disarm skepticism by meeting people where they are.  Laugh, learn, and deepen your faith in this fantastic episode.  

Clayton and John are in-studio with Brian and Cary speaking to their 24 years of friendship. From college to current day… they have spent years hunting together and making memories with their families. John is a land agent and Arkansas Broker with Southeastern Land Group, and he helped Clayton fulfill his dream to purchase and work his own land. Listen for key takeaways we should learn before purc...

What do the words "watermelon" and "Nascar" have in common? Ross Chastain! Ross and his brother Chad are 8th-generation in a long line of watermelon farmers. While Ross spends his days racing, he also advocates for all farmers… with a spotlight on his family's Florida watermelon farm. Ross is grateful to be able to be a voice for agriculture in the Nascar world, where he has become known as one of...

Brian and Cary sit down with retired CPA Bruce Owens, who is also Brian's father-in -law.  Listen in as Bruce shares 50 years of tax experience with a special focus on land ownership.  You'll hear family stories from Bruce and Brian that will make you laugh while teaching you the wisdom from life lessons (including family Jeep riding trips to Utah).  You'll learn about land ownership, tax and esta...

John and Louie Harris of Harris Precision Solutions join us in studio to talk all things drone work. From aerial application to inspections, Harris Precision Solutions offers practical drone work for the everyday landowner. Based out of west Alabama, this duo is ready to serve you and your land needs.

Chuck Leavell of the Allman Brothers and Rolling Stones joins us to share about his family timber farm in Georgia, and how getting back to the land after traveling with the band is one of his favorite places to be. Chuck also shares practical wisdom on land stewardship and management practices.

Cary sits down with Tyler Smith of Welch Outdoors, Corey Howell of Howell Traps, and Audrey Rabren of The Auburn Oaks Farm to learn more about the Alabama Sporting Clays Trail, how Auburn Oaks landed a spot on the trail, and what it takes to put on an event like this.