Quincy Buis, OPC Edition, June, 2020
Ontario Pork Congress- Virtual Tradeshow Edition featuring Quincy Buis, Swine Nutritionist, Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd.
Jun 18, 2020•18 min
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Tony Hall May 2020
Tony Hall, Technical Service, Dairy, Lallemand, talks to Wendell Schumm about heat stress and milk production in dairy cows.
May 25, 2020•21 min
Mike Menzi May 2020
WFS Feeding Success Podcast featuring Mike Menzi, Manager, Business Development, Farm Credit Canada. Mike talks about FCC programs available to help farmers through the COVID-19 situation.
May 22, 2020•16 min
Episode 141 Mike Swidersky September 26, 2019
Mike Swidersky is a husband, father and a grazer of cattle and sheep in Melanchton, the high plains of Ontario. Listen to Mike as he talks about lessons learned through his work as a community pasture manager and farmer.
Sep 26, 2019•29 min
Episode 140 Cody Creelman September 19 2019
Cody Creelman, Disruptor Cow Vet on life changes, keeping up in the digital world and jumping in with both feet. https://codycreelman.com/
Sep 18, 2019•41 min
Episode 139 Jamie Waldron September 5 2019
Jamie Waldron is passionate about the art of butchery. Jamie has worked at some of the top butcher shops in Canada, helped craft menus and meat programs for restaurant groups, consulted for butcher shops, and has worked with and for abattoirs in Ontario. In 2013, he wrote the Home Butchering Handbook. It covers all aspects of traditional meat cutting, from whole carcass to usable cuts.
Sep 05, 2019•30 min
Episode 138 Glenna Banda July 11, 2019
Glenna Banda, recently hired Executive Director of AgScape (the voice of agriculture in Ontario classrooms) explains her path back to her rural roots, and some of the things she has in store for this crucial organization. https://agscape.ca/donate
Jul 11, 2019•32 min
Episode 137 Antony John June 27 2019
This week on the Ontario AgCast- Antony John (AKA “The Manic Organic”) and his wife Tina own and operate Soiled Reputation, an organic farm near Stratford, Ontario. Soiled Reputation supplies high end Southwestern Ontario restaurants with fresh produce, including the best carrots you’ve ever tasted. Antony has long balanced artistic expression with farming, in fact, he’s even had his own Food Network cooking show, which aimed to bridge the gap between food and farming.
Jun 27, 2019•30 min
Episode 136 Tamar Haspel June 20 2019
This week on the Ontario AgCast- Can we have a public conversation about agriculture that isn’t polarized, vitriolic and, ultimately, counterproductive? Maybe, just maybe. Here’s a place to start. Tamar Haspel is a journalist and Oyster Farmer, who’s been on the food and science beat for almost 20 years. She writes the James Beard award-winning Washington Post column, Unearthed, which covers food supply issues, and contributes to National Geographic, Discover, and Edible Cape Cod.
Jun 20, 2019•41 min
Episode 135 Gillian Greaves June 13, 2019
Gillian Greaves is a city girl, born and raised. But that didn’t stop her from joining 4H and pursuing her passion in agriculture. Gillian is now Research and Production Technician at Southwest Vets, Chair of the Ontario Junior Swine Show and Promotions Chair of the Ontario Pork Congress.
Jun 13, 2019•31 min
Episode 134 Sally Smith Pelleboer June 6, 2019
Some people bring baggage to a marriage, Sally Smith-Pelleboer brought a herd of beef cows. Sally talks about dairy and beef farming in the heart of Oxford County. Her love of farming, family and cows is infectious- listen now!
Jun 06, 2019•36 min
Episode 133 Deb Stark May 30, 2019
Deb Stark is a trailblazer. Deb has had a fascinating career, and continues to give back to Ontario agriculture by serving on several prominent boards, and mentoring the next generation of ag leaders. Deb was deputy minister in the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. She held several senior positions in government including chief veterinarian for Ontario and assistant deputy minister of environment.
May 30, 2019•37 min
Episode 132 Sally Van Straaten May 23, 2019
Sally Van Straaten balances a busy life; family, work and making a contribution to Ontario agriculture. Sally, along with her husband Mike and their four children, is an egg and grain farmer from Stratford, Ontario. Listen as Sally talks about her important role on her family’s farm, and her decision to speak up on behalf of agriculture and the evolving role and recognition of women in ag.
May 23, 2019•36 min
Episode 131 Bloyce Thompson May 16, 2019
Did you know that some of the world’s best Holstein cows come from Canada’s smallest province? Bloyce Thompson, owner of Eastside Holsteins in Prince Edward Island has a long list of accomplishments that are proof of this. We talk about breeding a million dollar cow, becoming a Master Breeder and how he, as a rookie politician defeated the sitting Premiere of PEI to become the newest Minister of Agriculture. Also, if you have never heard of a “cow glamour shot”, you are in for a treat.
May 16, 2019•29 min
Episode 130 Patricia Chuey May 2 2019
Patricia Chuey is a food and nutrition communications expert and renowned Canadian dietitian. Originally from Saskatchewan, Patricia now resides on Vancouver island with her family, where she is actively involved in sports nutrition and promoting homecooked meals and the 80 / 20 rule for healthy eating. @patriciachuey
May 02, 2019•40 min
Episode 129 Stephanie Lee Stephenson April 25, 2019
Stephanie Lee Stephenson has one of the most incredible stories you will ever hear. Stephanie has worked in the film industry, equipment sales and most recently with her husband on their dairy farm. Her journey into agriculture is one you want to hear about. Sidebar: Stephanie has met the Littlest Hobo
Apr 25, 2019•42 min
Episode 128 Gordon Stock April 11, 2019
Gordon Stock, Senior Policy Advisor and Government Relations for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association Gordon, not Gord, talks about life after dairy farming and his exciting role in horticulture.
Apr 11, 2019•35 min
Episode 127 Steve McCabe April 4, 2019
This week on the Ontario AgCast, Steve McCabe talks to us about his new role as Executive Director of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, fly fishing and politics. Steve, craft beer and jeep aficionado, lends an interesting perspective on Canada’s role in agricultural technology and manufacturing- listen now!
Apr 04, 2019•30 min
Episode 126 Ryan Orr - The Log Farm March 21, 2019
Ryan Orr and his family operate The Log Farm, a working farm right in the middle of Ottawa. With almost 1,000 visitors a day during maple syrup season, they have their hands full doing tours of their pioneer homestead, providing sweet samples and answering questions about farming in the 1880’s and today. We debate our favorite tasty treats and even come up with some new ones to keep an eye out for. Twitter @TheLogFarm Facebook/thelogfarm www.Thelogfarm.com
Mar 21, 2019•29 min
Episode 125 Aaron Stevanus March 14, 2019
Aaron Stevanus, Ontario Crop Farmer and Regional Manager for Pride Seeds, talks about his unique position in the middle of big ag, farmers markets and neighbouring urbanites. And why he’s the Greatest of All Time.
Mar 14, 2019•28 min
Episode 124 Ken Nicklas March 7, 2019
Ken Nicklas- How a series of events led Ontario dairy farmer, Ken Nicklas to pack up and move across the world to pursue his dreams in Australia. {For the record, he doesn’t miss the snow} John Deere enthusiasts- you're going to love this one.
Mar 07, 2019•38 min
Episode 123 Randall Schwartzentruber February 28, 2019
Solving complex problems via technology is Randall's mission. Randall Schwartzentruber talks about his latest invention, Bin Sentry (bin sensors) and what it means for Ontario Agriculture.
Feb 28, 2019•26 min
Episode 122 Romy Schill February 20, 2019
Our sheep trilogy draws to a close as we interview Romy Schill, Ontario sheep farmer. Romy has a passion for farming, new fences and marketing wool.
Feb 20, 2019•35 min
Episode 121 Real Loud Lyndsey February 14, 2019
What happens when an emerging tech company uses ancient technology to solve a problem? Sheep are not your typical lawn care company. Lyndsey Smith is louder than many, shorter than most and proves that you can take the girl out of Manitoba, but you can't take the....
Feb 14, 2019•42 min
Episode 120 Quintin McEwen February 7, 2019
Whether it's saving kittens or calling out injustice against sheep farmers, Quintin McEwen does it all. He credits his farming roots with making him a better firefighter, a successful fair "ambassador" and an all around great guy. His hometown is the Monkton with a K.
Feb 06, 2019•31 min
Episode 118 Wendell Talks About Cheese - January 31, 2019
This week's Ontario AgCast is literally just me talking about cheese. I love Cheddar, I love Swiss, I love Gouda, I love Parmesan.... that type of thing with a little history thrown in.
Jan 30, 2019•15 min
Episode 118 Christine Baes January 17 2018
Everyone has to have a goal in life. For Dr. Christine Baes, that goal is breeding a cow that farts less. She got her love for cows growing up on a dairy farm in Canada and, after crisscrossing the globe a few times, she is now solving the world’s problems using genomics a.k.a. the blueprint of all living things.
Jan 17, 2019•32 min
Episode 117 Candace Hill January 10 2019
What does corporate social responsibility mean in agriculture? Well, at Farm Credit Canada, it means identifying a need and putting Candace Hill in charge of it. Manager of Special Projects – Women in Ag, Candace shares about doing jobs that didn’t exist before, getting pulled back home to Saskatchewan and “that one time at band camp…”
Jan 10, 2019•29 min
Episode 116 Steve Thomas December 20, 2018
If Santa had a British accent and a filthy sense of humor, he could be mistaken for Steve Thomas. With a spirit of community and a passion for the swine industry, Steve has rallied Ontario Pork Producers to help provide healthy, nutritious meals to those in need. A great reminder that Christmas is about giving.
Dec 20, 2018•31 min
Episode 115 Amy VanderHeide December 13, 2018
Amy and her family raise broiler chickens, beef cattle and crops in Annapolis Valley, NS. She’s a 4-H leader and co-founder of the Maritime Ag Women’s Network. She also swears a lot, just ask her mom.
Dec 13, 2018•29 min
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