Farmers Evaluate PathoScan's Ag Tech: Real Feedback, Real Insights, Ep.2 Join us in episode two of 'What Farmers Want,' hosted by Danny Aberhart, where REAL-WORLD producers dive deep into evaluating innovative Ag Tech solutions. In this episode, we feature Tayeb Soomro, founder of PathoScan, pitching his microbial profiling platform, PathoBox. The technology allows early detection and management of crop diseases, potentially transforming fungicide application decisions. Hear from seasoned farmer...
Jun 27, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 11
Join Dan Aberhart in this Season 7, Episode 10 of Growing the Future Productions' 'Dollars in the Dirt,' sponsored by Precision Land Solutions. Dan sits down with top producers and tile drainage experts from Manitoba to discuss the transformative impact of water management on agricultural land. Featuring personal anecdotes and professional insights from Chris Unrau from Precision Land Solutions, Darryl Wiebe from Beaver Creek Farms, and Jim Pallister from Pallister Farms, the conversation explor...
Jun 16, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Season 7Ep. 10
Help STARS save Dan at rescueontheriver.ca ! STARS: Life-Saving Missions and Community Impact | Growing the Future Podcast S7 E9 In this episode of 'Growing the Future Podcast,' host Dan Aberhart chats with Darren Entner, the Clinical Operations Manager at STARS in Regina. They dive into the vital role STARS plays in providing critical care in remote areas through air rescue missions. Dan also discusses his personal mission to raise $50,000 for STARS by participating in the 'Rescue on the River'...
May 03, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Epic Solitude: A 122-Day Solo Canoe Expedition Across Canada's Wilderness | Growing the Future Podcast Join host Dan Aberhart on the Growing the Future Podcast for an awe-inspiring episode with special guest Calem Watson. In this episode, Caleb shares his incredible 122-day solo canoe expedition across the Northwest Territories, from Fort Smith to Tuktoyaktuk in the summer of 2023. Discover the compelling reasons behind his adventurous spirit, the profound solitude he experienced, the stunning w...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Season 7Ep. 8
What happens when you put bold ag tech in front of a panel of no-nonsense farmers and hand them the mic? In the premiere episode of “What Farmers Want” —brought to you by Cornerstone Credit Union’s Rural Tech Act —host Dan Aberhart invites you to witness a high-stakes, Shark Tank-style pitch where Kyle Folk , Founder & CEO of GroundTruth Ag , makes his case for a new approach to on-farm grain grading automation. But the decision isn’t up to investors. It’s up to the farmers. This episode fea...
Apr 22, 2025•57 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Engineering Leadership & Innovation in Agriculture with Ryan Husband Growing the Future Podcast S7E6 In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Husband, the mayor of Outlook, Saskatchewan, and the executive director of Irrigation Saskatchewan. Raised on a family farm, Ryan's journey to becoming a local leader, water management engineer, and co-owner of Husbandry Farms is full of grit and perseverance. From fighting fires to managing an orchard, Ryan's story is one of innovation and dedication to...
Apr 19, 2025•1 hr 37 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Soil Health Revolution: Unlocking the Potential Beneath Your Feet | Growing the Future Mastermind Join host Dan Aberhart in the 'Engine of the Soil Igniting the Evergreen Revolution' webinar as he speaks with Greg Patterson, CEO and founder of A&L Canada Laboratories. This webinar, presented by A&L Canada Laboratories and Growing the Future Productions, gathers a powerhouse of agronomic expertise to discuss soil health and its transformative potential in agriculture. Greg shares his 40 y...
Apr 05, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Join Dan Aberhart on Growing the Future Productions as he discusses the volatile global fertilizer market in 2025 with Josh Linville, a trusted Fertilizer Market Analyst at Stonex. In this episode, they tackle the unpredictable fluctuations in fertilizer prices, including the impacts of tariffs, geopolitical events, and supply constraints. Josh provides a detailed analysis of the global factors affecting nitrogen, urea, potash, phosphate, and sulfur markets, and offers insights on how farmers an...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 4
In this digital interactive event hosted by Dan Aberhart brought to you by Growing the Future Productions and Global Ag Risk Solutions, farming experts dive deep into the challenges Western Canadian farmers face amidst market volatility and climate unpredictability. The webinar features key speakers including Dave Sullivan from Global Ag Risk, Dean Klippenstein and Tyson Kenneth from MNP, and Carl DeConnick Smith, who is known for his contrarian yet effective farming strategies. T he discussion ...
Mar 12, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Season 7Ep. 3
In this episode of the Growing the Future Podcast, Wade Barnes, founder of Farmer’s Edge, shares the raw and unfiltered story of his entrepreneurial journey—from the early days of pioneering precision agriculture to the pressure cooker of fundraising, navigating investor dynamics, and the hard lessons learned through an IPO. 🛠️ Key Topics Discussed: The highs and lows of raising capital and the hidden challenges of venture capital. The fear of growth and competition, and how it shaped business ...
Mar 03, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 7Ep. 2
What happens when a small agtech company takes on the biggest names in agriculture? In Part 2 of Wade Barnes' incredible journey, we dive into the high-stakes battle between Farmer’s Edge and industry giants like Monsanto, John Deere, and Nutrien. This isn't just a story about farming—it’s about corporate power, data wars, and the fight for the future of agriculture. 💡 In this episode, we cover: How Farmer’s Edge competed with billion-dollar corporations The deal with Nutrien that almost destro...
Feb 23, 2025•49 min•Season 7Ep. 2
On this episode of Growing the Future Podcast , we sit down with Wade Barnes, a farm kid from Birtle, Manitoba, who forged his own path in agriculture, much like a samurai without a master . From humble beginnings working the land to building Farmer’s Edge , one of the most influential AgTech companies in Canada, Wade’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and taking on the establishment. Wade didn’t follow a traditional roadmap—he challenged old ways of thinking, fought through s...
Feb 17, 2025•42 min•Season 7Ep. 2
From Father to Son: Preston Marthey's Water Management Legacy In this heartfelt episode of the Growing the Future podcast, host Dan Aberhart reconnects with Preston Marthey, a Territory Manager for CropX. Join us as Preston shares his inspiring journey from high school 'wild child' to an innovator in the precision ag industry, stepping into the huge shoes left behind by his father, Big Dave. Dive into the rich history of water management, the evolution of precision agriculture, and the transform...
Feb 03, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Benny shares a deeply personal and transformative story about losing his younger brother in 2021—a tragedy that profoundly shaped his life. His brother was murdered during a drug deal gone wrong, a moment that shook his family to the core. Benny reflected on how he hadn’t spoken openly about his own struggles and the lessons he’d learned in his younger years, and he wondered if being more vulnerable could have made a difference. This heartbreaking experience led Benny to two life-changing realiz...
Jan 10, 2025•46 min•Season 6Ep. 13
In this episode host Dan Aberhart chats with Warren Bills and his little brother Terry Aberhart ... the Visionary/Integrator and Simplifier/Multiplier team who have transformed the Western Canadian agricultural industry thought their various endeavours together. They talk about their on their collaborative journey, the formation of their numerous agribusiness ventures, and the importance of aligning with values-driven partners. This conversation covers the launch of Convergence Growth, their exp...
Jan 01, 2025•48 min•Season 6Ep. 12
In this episode of the Growing the Future podcast, host Dan Aberhart interviews Sara Shymko, the executive director of Agriculture in the Classroom (AITC) Saskatchewan. They discuss the importance of creating hands-on educational opportunities for students to explore careers in agriculture. Sara shares insights from her global experience and emphasizes the need to connect kids with meaningful food experiences to understand the local and global impacts of agriculture. The conversation highlights ...
Dec 06, 2024•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 11
In this episode of the Growing the Future podcast, host Terry invites Rick Block from the Canadian Food Grains Bank to discuss the organization's impactful work in global food security. They share their personal experiences abroad, the history and mission of the Canadian Food Grains Bank, and the innovative Grow Hope initiative. Terry’s son Holden shares his unique perspective as a young man engaged in these critical issues. This is all about giving, the importance of relationships, and how smal...
Nov 22, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Arthur’s story starts simple: a family farm, a small-town upbringing, and a job managing dealerships where loyalty wasn’t handed out, it was earned. As the dealerships grew, so did Arthur, taking on bigger roles until he eventually became President of Pattison Agriculture, responsible for 17 John Deere dealerships across Saskatchewan and Manitoba. It was more than just tractors—it was about building relationships, managing people, and proving you could hit your numbers no matter the season. Alon...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Ready to learn, unlearn, and relearn how you run your farm? In this episode of the Growing the Future Podcast, Matt Gosling breaks down many different concepts that every farmer should have the opportunity to hear. From balancing nitrogen, to building dynamic soil zones, to challenging the status quo, Matt shares his 21 years of hands-on experience in agronomy, offering practical insights for treating your farm like the multi-million dollar business it is. These aren’t just theories—they’re hard...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 51 min•Season 6Ep. 8
When you've spent your life building your professional career after you left the family farm in the 80’s ... When you're at the top of your game … When you've got 35 years experience in the field of international agricultural fertility … When you've been to 80 countries all around the world … When you could ride out the last victory laps of your professional life in relative safety and comfort … And yet, you decide that you can do more, you can offer value in a totally different way … That you c...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 7
Join host Dan Aberhart on the Growing the Future podcast as he welcomes Jessica Janzen, a motivational speaker, mindset coach, author, and philanthropist. Jessica shares her incredible journey of overcoming life challenges, including the heartbreaking loss of her son to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Discover how her faith, resilience, and choice to bring joy have transformed her life and the lives of many others through the Love for Lewiston Foundation. This episode dives deep into the importan...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Steve and his wife Vanessa live near Three Hills, AB, with their three children. A Professional Agrologist and Certified Crop Advisor, Steve has supported farmers for over 25 years. He has a diploma in Crop Advisory and a B.Sc. in Agriculture Studies. In 2008, he received a Nuffield Scholarship to study controlled traffic farming. In 2006, Steve founded Beyond Agronomy, providing agronomic services and strategies to farms in Canada and internationally. He also ran businesses in carbon and ag tec...
Jun 14, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 5
In this episode, you’ll learn how Max Ag Consulting has approached business growth, and how Mike measures his future success. Key topics: 🔑📖 - Entrepreneurship and growth - The value of gaining work experience outside of agriculture - The importance of challenging best practices - The pursuit of success and year-over-year improvement Plus, you may just learn the answer to your burning question..."Who would win in a foosball match between Mike and Dan?" This and so much more in Season 6, Episod...
Apr 30, 2024•1 hr 13 min•Season 6Ep. 4
In this episode you’ll hear a story about Craig’s farming background, his high regard for putting in a hard day’s work, and the turning point when being driven by success becomes a deeper desire to make an impact on the industry…and on the world. Learn from Craig’s hands-on approach to aligning agribusiness solutions with growers’ needs and his experiences with the cutting-edge products and practices that are shaping the future of farming. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the boo...
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 20 min•Season 6Ep. 3
In this episode we dive deep into the sheer grit and determination of Marcel Kringe, Founder & CEO of Bushel Plus. Join us to hear about an entrepreneurial journey like no other. In the midst of a life-threatening car crash and the potential of not making it through the night at a hospital in Australia thousands of miles from home, Marcel made it through with the incredible support of his team, his family and a local South African family who helped him find community and faith. Marcel’s jour...
Feb 23, 2024•1 hr 17 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Embark on an insightful exploration of the intersection between German culture and entrepreneurship with Marcel Kringe, the Founder of Bushel Plus. Marcel unfolds his agricultural narrative, meandering through the rustic allure of German farming to the vast landscapes of Canada and Russia. In part one, immerse yourself in the personal odyssey of adaptation, financial challenges, and the priceless lessons gleaned from the fields! Rooted in a culture of unwavering diligence and commitment, shaped ...
Jan 26, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Blake Berglund, Musician and Author, takes us on a journey from the farm in Kennedy, SK., to the vibrant streets of Nashville, Tennessee, tracing the thread of lightning that connects him to his father. As he grapples with the passing of his father, he finds solace and inspiration in the stormy nights and the memories of his farm upbringing. Amidst tornado warnings in Nashville, Blake sits at the piano, channeling the energy of the farm into a heartfelt composition. The song becomes a tribute to...
Dec 29, 2023•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Part Three: The grand finale with Canada's largest farmland owner, Robert Andjelic! Join Robert and Dan on an exciting ride as they explore the bright future of agriculture, delving into the revolutionary impact of AI and gene editing. From weed control to drought-tolerant crops, they discuss the potential game-changers that could shake up the world of farming. But that's not all – buckle up for insights into collaborative farming, where Robert shares his firsthand experience. Discover the impor...
Dec 22, 2023•37 min•Season 5Ep. 17
In part two, Dan and Robert delve into critical insights shaping the future of agriculture, global trade, and investment strategies. Robert discusses the importance of maintaining capital flow into agriculture, especially in these uncertain times. Canada, in his words, is at the forefront of efficiency, with a need to invest wisely for the benefit of future generations. Even with formulas and foresight, Robert shares his experience of being unable to foresee the specific situation in Ukraine. Ge...
Dec 08, 2023•44 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Embark on an unforgettable journey with Robert Andjelic, Canada's largest farmland owner, in a special three-part series of the Growing the Future Podcast! 🌾 Robert’s journey is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and visionary thinking. In this captivating series, we dive deep into the chapters of his life, exploring challenges, triumphs, and the secrets behind his remarkable success. In this episode, Dan and Robert unravel his extraordinary life story, from daring immigrant escapades to ...
Dec 01, 2023•55 min•Season 5Ep. 15
