The National Land Podcast

Can you use your land for carbon credits? This is just one of the questions that gets answered on today's episode of the National Land Podcast. At the heart of today’s conversation is The Nectar Exchange, a non-profit group dedicated to conservation in land management. Doug Bruggeman is a Ph. D. in natural resource management, Steve Martin is a Professional Wetlands Scientist, and they’re both her...

Every outdoors enthusiast has probably dreamed at some point of making a career guiding adventures in the outdoors. Today, we are talking to one of our new agents, Taylor Heithold, who works in South Carolina and Georgia. Taylor spent the past decade working as a guide all around the United States. He took the route of first going to guide school and then traveling with the seasons. Taylor is now...

We are here with Georgia land real estate agent, Steve Chapman, and Dr. Yanshu Li of the Warnell School of Forestry & Natural Resources at the University of Georgia. Dr. Li is an associate professor of Forest Economics and Taxation and Steve Chapman is a forester with 35 years of experience, so this should give you a good idea of where the conversation is headed. We are here to discuss probabl...

Middleburg Virginia is an equestrian paradise. Fox hunts, equestrian facilities, and incredible landscapes help to make this area of Virginia a destination for who live the equestrian lifestyle. Today we are talking about this wonderful area with National Land Realty agent, Miley Holtzman. Contact Miley Holtzman Buy, Sell, Lease, or Auction Land

Wealth management is something we all struggle with. Today, Mac Christian is sitting down with Crockett Carothers, host of The Wealthy Cowboy Podcast. Crockett's content focuses on wealth generation for the cowboy lifestyle and can be applied to anybody looking for information on the topic. Crockett is here today to discuss how he started his career, his podcast, and his insights on success and we...

Thank you to everybody who makes this podcast possible for 100 terrific episodes! 

Today is our 100th episode for the National Land Realty Podcast. We have assembled a panel of guests to discuss why we pursued careers related to the outdoors rather than a regular 9-5. Jimmy Riley, Jason Lupardus, Ryan Schroeter, and Brian Austin have all created remarkable success and they are here today to tell their story and give advice. Have you been wondering how you might pursue a career i...

In our last episode, we spoke with Jay Cantrell, Wildlife Biologist for the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources about Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD). Previously we spoke with Doctor Mike Chamberlain and today, it is our privilege to learn from Doctor Sonja Christensen on the same important topic. Doctor Christiansen is a professor in the College of Agriculture & Natural Resources at...

Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) is something we are covering a lot on this podcast. This issue affects land owners across the United States, and the problem is very real. We have previously talked with Doctor Mike Chamberlain on the topic and have an upcoming episode with Doctor Sonja Christiansen. Today, we are talking with South Carolina Department of Natural Resources Biologist, Jay Cantrell and...

Mac Christian is talking again with Farmer Mac Chief Economist, Jackson Takach to discuss the current state of land as well as our current economic conditions. We meet with Jackson once per quarter to discuss land values along with commodities and various topics that we feel bring value to you listeners. We sat down this quarter to discuss the great land transfer, inflation, and the top topic of 2...

A while back we did a podcast on solar development and how to lease your land for solar energy production. Mac Christian spoke with National Land Realty Managing Broker, Wayne Dunson. Wayne expressed a desire to know what goes on on the other side of the table when a property is under consideration for solar development. Today, we have answers to that question.  Vincent Caruso is the Managing Dire...

Land values are high. Actually, all real estate values are the highest we have ever seen. This presents challenges for those seeking to acquire land for sale, whether for agriculture or recreation. This is especially true for those who do not have the upfront cash to acquire it. As we have discussed on this podcast, land loans are difficult to obtain. In this environment, leasing has become more a...

Spring turkey season is coming to an end, which makes today’s conversation that much more important. We are talking with the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for Turkeys for Tomorrow, Jason Lupardus. Jason has been traveling around the country taking stock of turkey populations and harvest reports. What he has to say could potentially affect your turkey hunting for years to come, s...

“I want to drop everything I’m doing, live in the outdoors, and guide hunting or fishing expeditions.” There isn't an outdoors enthusiast who hasn’t thought of it. Half of you listening have probably worked as a guide at some point. For those of you who have thought about running your own outfitting business, we are here today to talk with Todd Dye. Todd is a managing broker in Idaho and he has fo...

Hunt with a friend, compete against other hunters and potentially win thousands in prizes. This is the idea behind Quest Hunt. Through a simple registration process, hundreds of hunters from across the United States are registering as teams to compete for prizes given away at an exclusive banquet at the end of the hunting season. Think you have improved your hunting land to produce the biggest buc...

Land has many uses and there is no end to the possibilities that can generate income. Today, we are discussing one of those possibilities, building an RV Park. Jim Fleissener, an Accredited Land Consultant and Agent out of Nebraska is here to discuss a recent transaction that did not go as planned. Despite the hiccups, there is a ton of valuable information here for anybody who has considered alte...

The Texas panhandle, like many areas of the United States, has experienced its share of drought conditions over the years. Grazing cattle in drought conditions may seem like an insurmountable challenge, but as we are about to find out, there are ways to not only thrive but to prosper. Mike Turner manages Blue Ranch near Amarillo, Texas, and he has developed methods of high-intensity low-frequency...

Can a squatter legally take your land? How should you handle a neighbor’s fence on your land? Are old, unused easements still viable on your land? How should you give land to your kids? Today we are here with Tiffany Lashmet, Associate Professor and Extension Specialist in Agricultural Law. She will help us answer those questions and more. We also have today, a return visit from Wayne Dunson, Mana...

It’s that wonderful time of year again. Flowers are blooming, grass is growing, turkey and bear seasons are kicking off… yes, it’s tax season. You might not think of a conversation about tax and small business software as anything that has to do with land, but our agents make up over 400 small business owners nationwide. The landowners we work with are thousands strong and a significant amount of...

Today, we’re here to talk turkey and it’s good timing because turkey season is about to start. United States turkey populations are a hot topic with several areas showing a decline in numbers nationwide. Jason Lupardus is the Director of Business Operations and Partnerships for an organization you should know about, Turkeys for Tomorrow. Jason is here to talk about turkey conservation and what Tur...

Wetlands assessments and remediation are things that most landowners don’t consider until it’s too late. The location of wetlands is not as simple as looking at your land to see if there’s water and the consequences of not knowing about wetlands on your land can be very expensive. Curt Kleist is the CEO of CK Wetlands, a consulting firm that assists with wetlands assessment, delineation, permit ap...

Commercial real estate has been a big story throughout the United States for 2023 and into 2024. News stories have fluctuated from calling commercial real estate a disaster waiting to happen to a strong market with plenty of opportunity. We want to clear up what is happening in commercial real estate, so we went to one of the best information sources available. Cory Bowes is the Director of Commer...

Alabama land real estate markets have been piping red hot over the past few years. Over the past year though, national real estate markets have cooled considerably. How has this affected Alabama? Today, we are talking with Jonathan Berryhill, of Huntsville, Alabama to answer that question. Jonathan brings us his insight on land values and whether or not he is seeing the same cooling in the market...

Jimmy Riley is an agent out of Louisiana and Mississippi. He is also responsible for creating one of the most successful deer habitats in Mississippi, has been a guest on several hunting TV shows, and has forgotten more than most of us will ever learn regarding land improvements for deer. He also has what is probably our favorite social media account about land sales. Today, Jimmy is talking with...

Today Mac Christian sits down and talks with National Land Realty agent, Christian Hayes, out of Oklahoma City. Christian has worked in ranching, forestry, and is the owner of Hayes Land Services, LLC where he provides land management. Today we’re talking about his journey into land, snakes, and advice on seasonal preparations for your land.  Contact Christian Hayes See Christian on Instagram See...