In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Farming, Doing What You Love & Challenges" with Megz Reynolds. This episode was originally aired on August 15, 2019. Don't miss this very impactful episode... On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Megz Reynolds aka Farmer Megz to discuss Farming, do...
Aug 28, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 2nd highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Family Farms & Succession Planning" with Jolene Brown. This episode was originally aired on August 8, 2019. In addition to it being the 2nd most popular episode of season one, Jolene's interview on The Impact Farming Show holds the very special position of be...
Aug 21, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 55
In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we will be counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 3rd top listened to and watched episode which was "Farm Culture Beats Strategy" with Elaine Froese. It was originally aired on May 15, 2019, and Elaine’s message resonated deeply with our audience. It quickly became one of our top episodes. In this episode, Elaine defines Culture as the invisible glue that holds a...
Aug 14, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 54
In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's One Year Anniversary, we will be counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 4th top listened to and watched episode which was "The Top 3 Financial Mistakes That Farmers Make." Tracy interviewed Terry Betker at Ag Days in Brandon, Manitoba to bring our audience the top three financial mistakes that Terry sees over and over when he is consulting with Farm families. It was originally aire...
Aug 07, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Black Fox Farms & Distillery In this episode, Tracy visits Black Fox Farms & Distillery outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Barb and her husband John are grain farmers from Saskatchewan that reached a cross roads in their farming career. It was either expand or do something different. In the end, they wanted to be more connected to the consumer and do something different, so they created Black Fox Farms & Distillery which is a cut flower farm and distillery that produces award winnin...
Jul 31, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 52
In this episode, Tracy sits down with Lesley Kelly. Lesley is well known in the social media community as the Founder of High Heels & Canola Fields and she is also one of The Co-Founders of Do More Ag. A lot can happen in a year, and in this episode, Tracy and Lesley chat about some of those big life changes. They also discuss some of the new and exciting things that have happened with Do More Ag in the last year and Lesley shares some of the exciting things to come. With tough cropping cond...
Jul 24, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Dan Aberhart about Being an Entrepreneur on the Farm. They chat about how a small town farm boy rebels and leaves the farm! Only to come back to his routes a couple years later to find his passion of entrepreneur ship on the farm. Dan shares his secrets of managing a farm and how he today helps others along the way! We hope you enjoy this episode!
Jul 17, 2019•58 min•Season 1Ep. 50
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Eldeen Pozniak about the B.S. (Being Safe) On The Farm. Eldeen is a Saskatchewan farm girl with a passion for keeping farmers safe! Tracy interviewed Eldeen at Canada's Farm Progress show in Regina after her presentation to Saskatchewan farmers about safety. In this interview, they chat about hazards, ways to remove those hazards and she shares some really amazing Apps that help farmers call for help in an emergency situation. Eldeen ...
Jul 10, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 49
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Zach Johnson the MN Millennial Farmer. Zach is a 5th generation family farmer from West Central Minnesota. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences on the family farm. They discuss why he started posting videos about farming, the impact he hopes to make, and they dive into the highs and lows of his online journey that has resulted in a large social following and over 250,000 + followers on YouTube. We h...
Jul 03, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Are you curious about Hemp as a crop for your farming operation? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Andrea Eriksson about Opportunities In The Hemp Sector. Andrea is the Business Development Office at Norquest College in Edmonton and she recently delivered a presentation to farmers at Canada's Farm Progress Show on this very topic. She is joining us today to teach our audience about hemp crops and to discuss the recent growth of the industry. Andrea and Norquest Colleg...
Jun 26, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 47
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss "How To Have a Farm Family Meeting." Does your family hold regular farm family meetings? Are you interested, however, you just don't know where to start? In this interview, Elaine starts with the why and then moves into what you need to have and what you need to talk about. As always, Elaine shares some valuable tips on how to successfully help make this happen. We hope you enjoy!
Jun 20, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 46
On today's episode, Tracy speaks with Gerry Friesen to bring our audience back to back episodes focused on the heated topic of farm family conflict. In this particular episode, Tracy and Gerry focus on the "Conflict Between Farm Generations." Why is it so hard for parents and children to work together? Farm "children" are eager for more responsibility, or they are just plain ready to take on the farm; however, the parents won't let go. Often farm "children" feel their parents don't respect them....
Jun 12, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 45
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss the loaded topic of "Farm Family Conflict." Whether it's open conflict or hidden resentments, Tracy's interview with Elaine Froese speaks about the importance of discussing the "undiscussables". Elaine shares "the unwritten rules" that are on every farm and dictate how the farm family functions and operates. She speaks about communication styles, negative & positive conflict behaviours and hot buttons. Have you ever...
Jun 05, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
On this episode of Impact Farming, Tracy Brunet sits down with Gerry Friesen to speak about Stress Management for Farmers. Gerry is a Stress and Conflict Management Specialist and works with farmers in difficult and trying times. No stranger to the stress of farming himself, as a former hog producer, Gerry shares his wisdom with our audience. In today's episode, we discuss some of the main stressors in farming, we spotlight controllable stressors and Gerry shares some of his tried and true stres...
May 29, 2019•49 min•Season 1Ep. 43
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Dr. Brynn Winegard to discuss "Boost Your Brain." In this special interview with Dr. Brynn, she shares the brain-based tips and tricks you need to know for higher motivation, productivity, and functionality in all you do. In particular, we speak directly to the challenges that our busy and overworked farmers face on a daily and seasonal basis. If you are one of those busy farmers yourself, you will not want to miss Dr. Brynn's vibrant and infor...
May 22, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 42
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss why "Farm Culture Beats Strategy." Elaine defines Culture as the invisible glue that holds a business or a family team together. She states that agriculture is definitely a culture. Elaine has created a three-part framework to help our viewers learn about and create a strong culture on their farm. Throughout the interview, Elaine shares some really amazing insights on how the differences between farm family team members...
May 15, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 41
On this episode of Impact Farming, Tracy sits down with J.P. Gervais, Vice President & Chief Agricultural Economist, from Farm Credit Canada to discuss their 2018 FCC Farm Land Values report that was released last week. As always, it is our pleasure having J.P. on the show to discuss a topic that is very important to Canadian farmers. Are you curious about farmland values? If so, you will not want to miss this episode.
May 08, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 40
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Michelle Cederberg to discuss The Success Energy Equation in Farming. For over 15 years, Michelle has been captivating audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success and live a Carpe Freakin' Diem life. Starting out as a fitness professional, she spent so much time speaking to people one on one about their health and vitality. In order to have a more widespre...
Apr 30, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 39
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Meghan Pedros, to discuss building your farm brand. Whether you're a corporate person, a business, or a farm, your brand is so important. If you don't build your brand, your message and mission may get lost. Is building a brand something that you do as a farmer? Tune in to learn how to create your brand, and how to leverage your brand.
Apr 24, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 38
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Kellie Garrett, to discuss coaching for farmers. Coaching has grown dramatically in the last few decades. You may benefit from working with a coach if you are looking to improve your leadership skills, or looking to improve your operation. Producers and agribusinesses can hire a coach for multiple reasons. The most common scenario would be for farmers who have just expanded their staff and they want to know how they can delegate appropriately, ...
Apr 17, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 37
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Gail Schafer and Jonathan Small from Global Ag Risk Solutions, to discuss farm family business. A seat at the farm family business table should include all men and women involved in the farming business. Earning your spot at the table should include; knowing what you want, being ready to own the responsibility of your role, and asking to be included. If you want to be included, having a plan is the first step. Tune in to learn how you can ensur...
Apr 10, 2019•34 min•Season 1Ep. 36
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with the one and only Dianne Finstad. Dianne Finstad is a media legend. She is well known as an agriculture reporter, an award-winning host of two shows, a freelance writer, and the host at many rodeo events. It is a great pleasure that we have the opportunity to turn the tables on Dianne and ask her the questions. Tune in to hear the story of Dianne Finstad.
Apr 03, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 35
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Edith Frison to discuss accelerated capital cost allowance for Farmers. Have you purchased any new assets for your farming business such as; machinery, buildings, or equipment? If so, you could qualify for the governments new Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance. The government is now allowing you to depreciate your assets at a much faster rate. Tune into this episode to learn what assets qualify.
Mar 27, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 34
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Edith Frison to discuss the new rules for Tax on Split Income (TOSI). Edith explains how this could affect your farming operations. Learn about the rules and guidelines with TOSI and how you can prepare yourself this tax season. Understanding the rules could save you a lot of money in the long run. Don't miss this episode, tune in now.
Mar 20, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Peter Manness to discuss ways that you can increase profit on your farm. This is a great time of year to look at your plans and make sure that you are watching the trends of your business. Peter shares his 5 greatest tips and covers a lot of important business practices.
Mar 13, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 32
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Lisa LaBossiere to discuss how far a farmer can go to protect their property. Any farmer that owns land may be feeling frustrated by unwanted visitors who may be coming on their land for hunting, or off-roading their vehicles. Unwanted people on your land can cause damage to your property or to themselves. This episode provides legal advice for how you can protect yourself and your land from trespassers.
Mar 06, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Rob Sharkey to discuss his life, his experiences and his current accomplishments with his podcast, XM Satellite channel, and his outfitter business.
Feb 26, 2019•33 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Terry Betker, to discuss the top 3 financial mistakes that farmers are making. Understanding the areas of financial management can help to improve your business operations and help to grow your business quicker. Listen in to find out if you are making these financial mistakes in your farming business.
Feb 20, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 29
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Terry Betker, to discuss the benefits and details of peer groups in agriculture. Peer groups can be a great tool to help farmers connect with like-minded people. A place for sharing, learning, challenging, and so much more. Tune into this episode to learn more.
Feb 13, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton to discuss mental health. She shares many of the factors that contribute to a sense of overwhelming helplessness and burnout in farmers. Can you think of a few? After sharing the factors that cause burnout, she goes on to review the results of a recent study that was completed with 1100 farmers from across Canada. She shares the percentages of farmers that suffer with; high levels of stress, anxiety and what percentage o...
Feb 06, 2019•22 min•Season 1Ep. 27
