Growin' with Owen

Recorded live at the Iowa State Fair, Jason Owen sits down with Hawkeye legend Chuck Long and Aaron Putze, the author of Chuck Long: Destined for Greatness, to explore Chuck’s story both on and off the field. This episode delves into Chuck’s celebrated years as a University of Iowa quarterback, his NFL career, and his transition into coaching and broadcasting. Discover how this Iowa native continues to influence his community through youth sports, education, and charitable work, embodying the true spirit of a Hawkeye.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

In this episode of Growin’ with Owen, we chat with Traci Rodemeyer, a passionate advocate for agriculture. Despite growing up far from the typical rural environment, Traci's appreciation for farmers led her to a career in agricultural communications and advocacy. She has made significant strides in raising awareness about the career opportunities across all sectors of the ag industry.Traci shares her experiences in the animal, feed, and equipment sectors, emphasizing the importance of educating the public about the journey from farm to table. Beyond her professional work, she is a music enthusiast, foodie, and blood donation advocate.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Join us as we dive into the heart and soul of Revelton Distillery 🥃, one of Iowa's treasured local distilleries, co-owned and passionately operated by Rob Taylor and his wife. Discover how Rob and his team craft award-winning bourbon and gin using the world’s finest grains, all while fostering community and supporting local agriculture 🌽.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Explore the fascinating origins of the soybean with our next guest, a veteran in agricultural communication. Discover the pivotal role this crop plays in ensuring food stability both locally and globally, and learn how soybeans are vital to our food supply chain.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Christopher Proskey is a versatile professional with a background spanning engineering, business, and law. Christopher and Jason dive into how he helps his clients manage risk all while running a heritage family farm.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Rebekah Jones is the communications director for Iowa Agriculture Water Alliance. Her mission is to advocate for water quality practices with Iowa farmers. Part of that involves reducing risk for farmers. Listen as Rebekah and host Jason Owen discuss how IAWA can help farmers implement necessary changes on their farms without losing time and money. Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Matt Roberts is Chief Planning Officer at Syverson Strege, a fee-only financial planning business. He’s seen it all when it comes to succession planning, and he has great tips for farmers, farm families, and agribusinesses on putting a plan in place now to avoid stress and turmoil later. Listen as Matt gives insights into planning your estate, how to support your community with charitable giving, and what happens when farm families don’t have a succession plan in place.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Diane Young and host Jason Owen have a lot in common. They both own businesses in rural Iowa, they both love the rodeo, and they both have a passion for science and technology. Listen as Diane discusses her work in STEM education, the importance of bringing business to rural communities, and why she’s taken it upon herself to mentor high school students. Plus, Diane and Jason get into the nitty gritty details of ethanol production.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Janelle Buxton’s career took an exciting turn when she left her agricultural marketing career to work in craft breweries. There, her passion for agriculture continued to grow as she learned how some of the world’s favorite and most unique beers are created. Listen as Janelle and Jason talk craft beer, the emerging market for THC beverages, the opportunities and challenges of running a large brewery, and more.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Back in 2011, Steve Linn partnered with Scott Carlson to create the Iowa Craft Beer Tent at the Iowa State Fair with the goal of turning skeptics into Iowa craft beer lovers. Since then, it has taken on a life of its own, making appearances at RAGBRAI and other big events throughout the state. Together, Steve and Scott have seen the Iowa craft beer scene transform along with their business. Listen to how the Iowa Craft Beer Tent came to life, and hear about Steve’s plans for the future.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

As an entrepreneur in the brewery and restaurant industry, Scott Carlson knows a thing or two about taking risks. He and Jason Owen sit down to chat about which risks were worthwhile and which led to failures that taught him important lessons. Plus, Scott talks about how he changed Iowa laws to help breweries thrive and discusses how COVID changed the way he does business.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Politicians from both sides of the aisle are making decisions that impact local farmers. Enter Caleb Hopkins, an agriculture lender and member of the American Bankers Association, whose work in politics gives a voice to real-life experiences throughout the ag industry. Caleb talks with podcast host, Jason Owen, about lobbying in Washington and what the future Farm Bill might look like.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

While many generational farm families see their children leave for greener pastures, Beth returned to her grandparents’ farm with her husband in 2018. She talks with podcast host, Jason Owen, about what it was like to come back, how difficult it is to do both on-farm and off-farm work, and the realities facing the next generation that decides to come home.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.

Agripreneur, Jason Owen, talks candidly with business and industry leaders, state and federal policymakers, and leading-edge researchers about what it takes to grow America through agriculture and manufacturing.Thanks for listening! Follow our group on Facebook for more discussions. Special thanks to our production partner, Red Dot Studios, a part of Red Dot Branding + Marketing.