Three tech solutions for farmers, created by Iowa entrepreneurs

<p>Welcome to Episode 61 of The Spokesman Speaks podcast. In this episode, we speak with three Iowa ag entrepreneurs who offer unique technology solutions for farmers.</p> <p>BJ Brugman of <a href="https://getdistynct.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Distynct</a> shares how his company helps livestock farmers manage their facilities remotely.</p> <p>Bill Brown of <a href="http://insulights.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Insulights </a> introduces us to a solution for checking your electric fence from a distance.</p> <p>And Michael Koenig of <a href="https://www.scoutpro.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">ScoutPro</a> (an advanced scouting app used to identify weed and pest challenges in fields) talks about how his company has evolved over the past decade.</p> <p>Resources referred to in this episode:</p> <ul> <li><a href="http://programs.iowafarmbureau.com/RRI/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Renew Rural Iowa</a> is Iowa Farm Bureau's program to assist rural entrepreneurs.</li> <li><a href= "https://www.iowafarmbureau.com/Farmer-Resources/Farm-Bureau-Leaders/Grow-Your-Future-Award" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Vote for your favorite finalist in Iowa Farm Bureau's Grow Your Future Award competition</a> (for young Iowa entrepreneurs with innovative ag businesses) December 8 - 17. </li> </ul>