AMES, Iowa -- For more than 25 years, Iowa State University Extension sociologist Paul Lasley's name has been associated with the annual Iowa Farm and Rural LIfe Poll. With the latest poll another name will be added -- ISU Extension rural sociologist J Arbuckle.

Lasley talks about transitioning the poll responsibility to Arbuckle and why the poll is an important resource for Iowans. Listen to the interview. (Time 12:20)

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