In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Derek Dery about “5 Grain Marketing Mistakes You Can Learn From.” In their last episode together, Tracy and Derek discussed the true definition and goal of grain marketing. Keeping that idea in mind, they discuss the flip side – the grain marketing mistakes that could cost producers. In this episode, they discuss: Why it is essential to market grain with a final goal in mind. They discuss why it is beneficial for producers to build their team of advisors...
Oct 06, 2021•33 min•Season 4Ep. 7
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Darren Lang about “Staying Up in an Upside-down World.” Are you looking for tools to beat stress and feel your best? If so, this episode covers all of that and much more. In this episode, Darren, like many listening, has experienced stress and mental health firsthand. He shares his story with our audience. He shares how stress turns into mental health issues. Darren shares signs on how to recognize if you might be dealing with more than just stress. Coul...
Sep 29, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 6
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Kim Moffat about “Recognizing and Responding to Farmers at Risk.” If a farmer you know was struggling, would you know how to recognize and respond? This episode is a must-see for everyone in the farming community. In this episode, Tracy and Kim discuss: Kim’s twenty years of experience working on crisis and suicide prevention lines. Kim starts the conversation by speaking about the common myths that persist around suicide. She shares ways that we can sta...
Sep 22, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Season 4Ep. 5
In this episode, we chat with Gerry Friesen about “Dealing With Farm Stress.” Farm stress is very real, especially in 2021, but did you know that ongoing stress dramatically affects our ability to make decisions and manage our farming operations? It’s true, and on this episode, Gerry and Tracy chat about: The challenging year that farmers are experiencing, and how this, on top of several hard years and pandemic concerns is causing a lot of stress and mental health concerns on farming operations....
Sep 15, 2021•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 4
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Adelle Stewart from Do More Ag about mental health and some of the new and exciting initiatives they have recently launched. With drought, grasshopper infestations, flooding, and ongoing pandemic uncertainty, there has never been a better time to focus and support the farming community's mental health. In this episode, Tracy and Adelle chat about: AgCulture, A Mental Health in Agriculture Literacy Program. Announcing AgTalk: Do More Ag is working to rais...
Sep 08, 2021•26 min•Season 4Ep. 2
In this Expert’s Corner segment, Tracy speaks with Derek Dery about “5 Questions to Kick Start Your Grain Marketing Plan.” Today we’re discussing some key questions a producer should ask themselves to kick start their grain marketing strategy and take the guesswork out of their grain marketing decisions. In this episode, Tracy and Derek chat about: Where to start? Derek shares that the best place to start is with your farm operation’s goals. For many, this is dollars and cents; however, producer...
Sep 07, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In today’s episode, Tracy speaks to Andrea De Groot and Joel Bokenfohr about “Sweat Equity on The Farm.” Are you part of a family farm and unsure how to handle sweat equity on your operation? If so, you will not want to miss this episode where Tracy, Andrea, and Joel chat about: What sweat equity is and why it comes into play on family farm operations. They discuss how sweat equity can create a larger problem over time. Andrea and Joel share some sweat equity guidelines when bringing new family ...
Sep 01, 2021•57 min•Season 4Ep. 1
We are celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 3rd Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 3. This week we are excited to bring you our #1 highest listened to and watched episode, which was “Farm Transition Part #1: Succession Planning" w/Merle Good and Annessa Good Originally aired on May 12, 2021 - We had the pleasure of having this dynamic duo on the Impact Farming Show, as father and daughter, their unique situation allows them to bring...
Aug 25, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 50
We are celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 3rd Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 3. This week we are excited to bring you the 2nd highest listened to and watched episode, which was “Strategic Planning 101” w/Josée Lemoine. This episode was originally aired on January 6, 2021. With so many natural ailments, such as covid-19 and the weather affecting our farming operations, 2020 and 2021 have definitely put us to the test. Are you l...
Aug 18, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 49
We are celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 3rd Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 3. This week we are excited to bring you the 3rd highest listened to and watched episode, which was “I’ve Got My Foot In The Door… Now What?” w/ Patti Durand. This episode was originally aired on May 4, 2021. Are you part of the second generation and are either looking into the process of taking over the farm or maybe you are already in the process of...
Aug 11, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 48
In this interview, Tracy and Derek discuss precisely that. They discuss: What is a grain marketing advisor, and what do they do? Where do they fit into the bigger picture of the grain marketing cycle? Why do producers hire a marketing advisor? Derek’s answers may surprise you, as increased crop revenue is only just one of the goals that many farmers are looking to achieve from hiring an advisor. Derek shares the value that he and his fellow grain marketing advisors are looking to bring their cli...
Aug 10, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 3
We are celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 3rd Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 3. This week we are excited to bring you the 4th highest listened to and watched episode, which was “Transition & Vision For Management” w/Terry Betker. This episode was originally aired on April 21, 2021. Tranisitioning the farm can be a difficult process, this is why there are so many resources available to help make this process as easy as poss...
Aug 04, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 47
We are celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 3rd Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 3. This week we are excited to bring you the 5th highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Transition Planning, The Underlying Issues" w/Art Lange. This episode was originally aired on April 28, 2021. With so much uncertainty over the past year and a half, farm transitioning is definitely a big subject that is needed to be talked about aroun...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 46
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Dick Wittman about “Farm HR Essentials.” Have you ever wondered what HR processes you should be incorporating on your farm? If so, today’s episode is for you. In this episode, Tracy and Dick discuss: We discuss the importance of farm business management processes including some of the most important HR practices that farms should be following. When is the time to implement HR practices on your farm? Is this for “small” family farms with just a few family...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 3Ep. 45
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Terry Betker about “Transition Planning Forward.” As farmers, we tend to put off transition planning for many reasons. Today, we will be discussing the increased urgency for transition planning as we look forward to all the changes that we are likely to see next in the next 30 years. In this episode, Tracy and Terry discuss: Terry sets the stage for the conversation by commenting on the dramatic changes in the agriculture industry ove...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 44
In this segment of Expert’s Corner, we speak with Mark Lepp from FarmLink about “The Fundamentals of Grain Marketing.” Are you looking to maximize your revenue for the grain that you are already producing? That is precisely what Tracy and Mark speak about in this segment. In this interview, they discuss: What the true definition of grain marketing is. The definition seems to be a little muddy in the industry, so Mark clarifies this for our audience. Knowing what grain marketing is, they move int...
Jul 13, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Michael Langemeier from Purdue University about “Sweat Equity” on the farm. The term sweat equity refers to a person’s contribution toward a farm family operation. Sweat equity is generally not monetary and, in most cases, comes in the form of physical labor, mental effort, and time. Sweat equity is commonly found in the family business world, and it is a term that is well known to generations of hardworking farmers. In this episode, Tracy and Michael di...
Jul 07, 2021•49 min•Season 3Ep. 43
We are excited to be launching a new video series called "Product Spotlight" which is dedicated to featuring innovative products and services that can impact our audience and their farming operation. In today's product spotlight, Tracy speaks to Gavin Betker about their company's innovative farm financial software called Farmcaster. Are you looking for a tool that helps make it much easier for you to analyze your farm's financial performance? If so, look no further; Farmcaster will be your new b...
Jul 06, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Mark Lepp about all things grain marketing in this episode titled “Redefining Grain Marketing.” The definition of grain marketing is a little muddy in the industry. Everyone seems to have their own take on it, so it was our pleasure to chat with Mark in today’s episode to take an in-depth look at all things grain marketing. In this episode, Tracy and Mark discuss: What is true definition of grain marketing? Once we cover what grain marketing is, Mark tel...
Jun 30, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 42
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Greg Bartley and Ian Epp about the Keep it Clean initiative. The quality and reputation of Canadian canola, cereals, and pulses are amongst the best in the world, and Canadian growers work hard to produce crops to the highest standard. As Canadian producers, we have an essential role in protecting Canada’s reputation as a trusted supplier and maintaining access to key export markets. How? By ensuring the crops, we grow are market-ready. In today’s episod...
Jun 23, 2021•33 min•Season 3Ep. 41
For this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, we have gone back into the episode vault to feature this second part in relation to last week's episode that Tracy and Elaine recorded on Transition Planning. It’s a perfect addition to our current transition planning series, so we wanted to re-broadcast it for our audience. Don’t miss this one… In this week’s episode, “Transition Planning Secrets of Success for Gen 2 Successors,” Tracy and Elaine follow up on last week’s show with an episode g...
Jun 16, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 40
For this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, we are going back into the episode vault to feature this powerful episode that Tracy and Elaine recorded on Transition Planning. It’s just perfect for our current transition planning series, so we wanted to re-broadcast it for our audience. Don’t miss this one… In this week’s episode, “Transition Planning Secrets of Success for Founders,” Tracy interviews Elaine Froese about how the founding generation can successfully transition the farm to th...
Jun 09, 2021•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 39
In this very first segment of Expert’s Corner we speak with Mark Lepp from FarmLink about “The Future of Grain Marketing.” Crop inputs and farm equipment have progressed wildly in the last 20 years, but grain marketing has stayed pretty much the same. Until now, that is… Mark Lepp joins us today to share more about how FarmLink is revolutionizing grain marketing using advanced and timely technology powered by people. They have created a new grain marketing platform called GrainFox. It uses FarmL...
Jun 08, 2021•11 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In this week’s episode, we speak with Ken Keis about the secrets to better understanding yourself and others in this episode titled “Why Aren't You More Like Me?” Have you ever looked at a family member and wondered who are you? How are we even related? If so, this episode is for you. In our interview together, Ken and I chat about gaining self-awareness and better understanding others to experience personal success and more harmony in our relationships. Especially on the family farm, where our ...
Jun 02, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 38
In this week’s episode we are speaking with Kelly Dobson about “Building The Next Generation of Farm Leaders.” In this episode, Tracy and Kelly chat about: The idea of having a more deliberate and intentional way of mentoring and bringing the next generation into or back to the farming operation Kelly shares what the most successful farms are doing to onboard the next generation. He outlines some of the most critical errors that are made when onboarding the next generation. Unsure where to start...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 3Ep. 37
In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Annessa Good and Merle Good about “Estate Planning,” in part two of our conversation on Farm Transition. Did you catch last week’s episode? Part two picks up where we left off last week, so we highly encourage our audience to tune into that episode first and then return here for part two of this conversation. While the term "Estate Planning" sounds highly technical...don't be fooled. This episode is all about land values and transferring land (and o...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 3Ep. 36
In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Annessa Good and Merle Good in the first of a two-part episode about Farm Transition. Merle is a Farm Business Management Consultant and has been working with farm families for decades. Annessa is a Farm Transition Advisor with Farm Credit Canada. We are excited to have this dynamic duo on the show this week because, as father and daughter, their unique situation allows them to bring a multi-faceted and multi-generational view to farm transition pla...
May 12, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 35
In this week’s episode, we speak to Patti Durand about advice for the second generation in this episode titled “I’ve Got My Foot In The Door… Now What?” As a Farm Credit Canada Business Advisor for Transition, Patti works with many farm families to assist them in transferring the farm from the founders to the junior partners. In this work, they see many trends and patterns, and Patti is excited to join us this week to share some actionable for the junior partner. In this episode, Patti and Tracy...
May 05, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 34
In this week’s episode, we speak to Art Lange about “The Underlying Issues” regarding transition planning. Are you ready for some real talk about why transition fails to get started? If so, you are in the right place. More often than not, it’s not things like taxes and wills that cause the senior generation to stall and avoid the subject. It’s rarely that. It’s often all the stuff that we don’t want to talk about…”The Underlying Issues,” and that is precisely what we are going to chat about toda...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 3Ep. 33
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Terry Betker about “Creating A Vision For Management,” as a critical part of the transition planning process. Terry Betker is President & CEO of Backswath Management, and he has been helping farm families with transition planning for well over 20 years now. In this week’s episode, he joins Tracy on The Impact Farming Show to share a growing concern that he has for something that doesn’t get discussed enough in transition planning, creating a vision f...
Apr 21, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Season 3Ep. 32
