Farm4Profit Podcast

Julio shares the story behind Agro Bravo Travel, explaining how the idea was born out of a passion for bringing farmers together and fostering collaboration through international travel. He walks us through the transformative power of stepping out of familiar fields and into new environments, offering firsthand insights into how global exposure can inspire farmers to adopt fresh ideas, rethink traditional methods, and build lasting relationships.

Throughout the episode, Julio highlights some of the most fascinating destinations his travelers have explored—from high-tech European farms and organic operations in South America to culturally rich agricultural hubs in Asia and Africa. He also shares success stories of farmers who’ve returned home with new perspectives, valuable innovations, and strategies to improve their own operations.

Whether you’re interested in exploring sustainable farming techniques, learning about exotic crops, or just experiencing agriculture from a fresh angle, Agro Bravo Travel offers something for everyone. Julio even provides tips on what to expect during one of these trips and how to get involved.

Join us for an inspiring and eye-opening conversation about the intersection of farming, travel, and cultural exchange. Get ready to dream big, pack your bags, and discover how connecting with the global farming community can help you grow—not just crops, but your mindset and network too!

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• Who is Boa Safra?
• History, Mission, Vision
• Started in 2019, in 40+ states, generated over $500 million deductions for clients
• Help maximize farm tax deductions for recently acquired farmland
• Uses the tax credit program for nutrients in the soil to get money back
• owner-operators, brokers, banks & mortgage lenders, land investors, CPA firms
• The Process:
• Sampling and mapping soils
• Establishing nutrient values
• Generating comprehensive report
• Elaborate on the process by which taxpayers can allocate part of the purchase price of farmland to excess fertilizer or nutrients, as explain in the IRS section 180 report
• What potential risks or challenges should taxpayers be aware of when considering the utilization of IRS section 180 deductions for recovering the value of residual fertilizer?
• Could this go away?
• How does Boa Safra assist owner-operators in quantifying the volume and value of legacy nutrients in their soils for the purpose of capturing federal tax deductions?
• How long after a farm purchase can you do it?
• How does Boa Safra adapt its services to meet the unique needs and preferences of different client types?
• Explain the process the determines valuations for residual fertility loads
• Are there specific requirements or regulations that clients need to be aware of in order to claim the pre-existing soil fertility load deduction for agricultural production?
• The process:
• What specific nutrients are tested for during the soil analysis process?
• How do you ensure the accuracy and reliability of the data?
• Are there additional support service offered by Boa Safra?
• Tax filing process?
• Does it matter if its owned in a trust or LLC or partnership or individual?
• What did we miss?
• Summary and Challenge

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Phone

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Email address: [email protected]

Call/Text: 515.207.9640

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In this special episode of the Farm4Profit Podcast, we are thrilled to sit down with Welker Farms, the YouTube sensation that offers a unique glimpse into the daily life of a multi-generational family farm. Welker Farms has captivated viewers with its blend of farming expertise, entertaining content, and authentic storytelling, creating an incredible connection with a global audience of agricultural enthusiasts. In this interview, Nick and Scott share the backstory of how their YouTube channel began, its evolution over the years, and their motivation for opening up their lives on the farm for the world to see.

We dive deep into the day-to-day operations at Welker Farms, exploring how the entire family contributes to the farm’s success and how that translates into the content they create for their channel. The Welkers give us a behind-the-scenes look at the joys and challenges of balancing full-time farming with video production, editing, and the occasional blooper reel. They discuss how the content they produce has shifted over time in response to their growing audience and share some hilarious moments and mishaps that didn’t make the final cut. You'll hear about their favorite pieces of equipment to operate, as well as the tasks they’d rather avoid if given the choice!

Beyond their role as YouTubers, Nick and Scott are deeply committed to their local community and agriculture at large. They talk about how their channel has positively impacted their hometown and inspired others in the farming industry to embrace technology and share their own stories. As the episode comes to a close, they share their vision for the future of Welker Farms—both on and off the screen—and the legacy they hope to leave behind for future generations.

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In this episode, Corey gives us an inside look at what goes into planning his farm’s next growing season. Brent and Zach from AgXplore join the conversation, sharing their expert perspectives on optimizing every phase of farming decisions—from crop inputs and soil health to technology adoption and risk management.

The discussion explores the challenges Corey faces as he preps his operation and how AgXplore’s innovative products and strategies can provide solutions. Whether you’re a farmer gearing up for spring or just curious about the behind-the-scenes decisions of a modern operation, this episode offers valuable insights into the planning process that ensures success.

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Website: www.Farm4Profit.com

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How do “Large Scale” Solar and Wind projects get started?

1. What defines a utility-scale renewable energy project and how it works (quick definition of wind/solar projects and how they work)

2. What it’s like for a farmer to lease land to a renewable energy project (speaking with developers, signing a lease, etc)

3. How renewable energy projects can (and should) coexist with agriculture: (i.e. how wind turbines take very little space from farming land so farmers can continue to work the land. Not the same for solar projects, but farmers can grow crops next to solar sites, herd sheep within solar sites, and how the land will be fertile for agriculture once the solar site is decommissioned).

4. Pros and cons of leasing land to a renewable energy project

✅Pros of leasing land to a renewable energy project:

• Steady Income Stream (how much on average can a farmer earn from leasing land to a renewable energy project?)
• Minimal Impact on Land (especially wind)
• Local Economic Benefits (local tax revenue that can go to schools, infrastructure, emergency services, etc)
• Energy Security and Grid Resilience (enhancing national energy security)
• Contribution to Renewable Energy (reducing reliance on imported fossil fuels and increase energy independence)
• Save American family farms (additional income has been a lifesaver and helped keep family farms from being sold to developers and maintain that agricultural profile of a county)

❎Cons of leasing land to a renewable energy project:

• Long-term Commitment (leases typically lasting 20 to 30 years)
• Land Use Restrictions (specifically for solar farms, usable farmland is often taken out of production)
• Need to provide access to company staff ( i.e. tech to service the turbines or panels)
• Potential Environmental Impact (how the installation and decommissioning processes can have environmental impacts)
• Sale of leased land can be complicated (if the land is already generating revenue from the lease then selling is easier. The lease can be transferred as long as it is covered in the lease agreement. Consult a lawyer for that)

5. How generating solar/wind energy is a form of harvesting in itself

6. Things to consider if you’re a farmer considering leasing land to a renewable energy project.

• Discuss potential impacts during construction
• Decommissioning process and responsibilities at the end of 20-30 years (so people remember grandpa/ grandma fondly :)
• Supporting your local community with many benefits that pay for essential public services for your county

7. Opportunity to answer commonly asked questions/misconceptions of renewable energy projects:

• Whether renewable energy projects affect property value
• Whether solar panels render land infertile
• Whether wind turbines are loud (in general wind turbines generate about 30- 45 decibels at 300 ft while the limit is 55 decibel. With proper setback in places where wind turbines are built, people are more likely to hear traffic from a distant highway than the turbine itself)
• Do wind turbines kill birds? (yes about 300K in the US but that is nothing compared to cats, buildings, pesticides, and cars that kill millions of birds per year)
• Whether renewable energy projects are funded by taxpayer money or by private investments (private investments. In fact a lot of fossil fuel companies are now making investments in renewable energy because the margins are better than generating power from gas or coal. Additionally like most energy projects clean energy companies make annual payment to the county tax revenues and support community benefits)
• Whether wind and solar energy are more expensive than coal or gas (see Lazard’s levelized cost of energy 2023 report)
• Supposedly 7-10% of the electricity generated is lost so where does that go? Ground water? Livestock, family?

8. Advice to farm landowners considering leasing land to a solar or wind project.

*It goes without saying but it’s important for landowners considering leasing land to a clean energy project to consult with relevant legal and financial experts for their unique situation before finalizing any agreements. There are resources like the Center for Rural Opportunity and Power (CROP) that provide good, unbiased information on how to get access to these resources as a landowner. CROP’s missio...