Ag Thoughts With Emmett

In this episode I talk about where I have been the last year and where this podcast will be going. I also dive into the announcements of new investments into the agriculture tech industry from corporations like Amazon and Microsoft. With the addition of how great the show Yellowstone is and the potential implications this show could bring to bridging the gap between consumers and producers. 

In this episode I talk about how Canola originated from Rapeseed and the history behind this amazing plant. Recently a movie about the legal battle between a farmer and Monsanto was released in theaters this past week. Centering around the illegal usage of Roundup Ready Canola by Percy. Farmers across the country have been outraged about the inaccuracies that this story presents to consumers. The worst part being making a movie about Canola and having the movie poster picture being a farmer standing in a Corn field. You already know I have some thoughts on this story. 

Matt Trefiak a purebred beef producer, Loran scholar, and university student talks about his journey in Ag and everything there is to know about beef. There is no topic about the cattle industry that is left unturned in this episode. 

On this episode I talk about my favourite memories from Agri-Trade and the saddening news that it has been cancelled this year. I also dive into how farmers around Milk River have dealt with soil erosion through the usage of shrubbery. I also talk about how my farm has dealt with soil erosion by using the power of tile drainage.

In this episode I speak to Christine Suominen who is a recent graduate from the U of L that has a degree in Agricultural Biotechnology, and in 2018 was named Student of the Year at the University of Lethbridge. She is extremely passionate about agriculture and promoting women in Ag. If you want to learn more about Christine or where she sees the agriculture industry move forward then give this episode a listen!!

On this Episode I talk about the greatest sandwich I ever made and how I lit it on fire by accident. I also dive into what exactly is Bill 156 and why the Ontario government is trying to pass it. If you want to laugh and learn something new give it a list

On this episode I talk about my three favourite seeding stories. In the moment these were not funny, looking back now though they provide some great comedic relief. Stay safe out there.

On this episode I give my thoughts and explain the aid that the Trudeau government is giving to the Canadian agriculture industry. If you want to learn more about what this 265 million dollars is going to be used for, or what producer groups have said about it then this is the episode for you. I truly believe that this episode sums up and communicates farmer frustrations right now!

On this episode I describe what its been like these last few weeks as a farmer, as well as what has been in the news lately. Happy May the 4th!!

On this episode I discuss some recent events that have occurred within the agriculture industry. Ranging from packing plants being closed to a cash injection into the seafood industry from our federal government. Stay safe in these challenging times.

In this episode I talk about how I found my passion for agriculture, where my agriculture journey started, where it has taken me, and the people that helped me along the way. Despite growing up on a farm and being surrounded by agriculture, I still had to find the fire and passion for agriculture and this episode charts a great path to how I found that fire and passion. 

This is an amazing episode that I recorded with Shelly Qualtieri who has almost 30 years of experience in the space of mental health and so many other areas. We had a great chat about how to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by COVID and how we can be more productive when we are all in quarantine. This was one of my favourite episodes to record and this episode has some of the best tips and tricks to monitor your mental health! Give it a listen!!

On this episode Rob from the Calgary Center For Suicide Prevention came onto the podcast to discuss mental health in agriculture. We had a great conversation about what exactly mental health is and how farmers can manage their stress and anxiety. We also talked about ways to reduce the stigma around talking about mental health in the agriculture industry. I really encourage everyone to listen to this episode as I believe this will bring a lot of value and there are some great moments within the podcast as well. 

On this episode I chat with Karly about her journey from post secondary to the present where she is working full time in the agriculture industry. Karly and I also share stories about our knitting and canning experiences. I would highly recommend giving this episode a listen, especially if you are considering attending post secondary a long ways away from home.

On this episode I talk to Stan the man who is an experienced farmer worker on a large farm operation. We had a great chat about agriculture and what he likes about the agriculture industry. If you are feeling like listening to a great easy listening episode then this is the one for you!

On this episode I dive into the two platforms that have me super excited for 2020. LinkedIn and Tik Tok I believe are going to have an awesome year and I think this episode will bring a lot of people value and stop any excuses they may have to not produce content on both Tik Tok and LinkedIn.

On this episode I dive into what it was like to attend the Youth Agriculture Summit in Brazil which took 100 delegates from 45 countries to talk about ways to feed a growing population. While at this conference I toured a million acre farm! This is not an episode you want to miss!

On this Episode I chat with Connor McKinnon who is a 3rd year student at the University of Lethbridge. Connor talks to me about his family farm and its origins. We also talk about the BSE crisis and how it changed the direction of his family farm. Connor also talks about the trends he sees in the Ag industry and what he believes is the biggest misconception in agriculture. This is a great listen!

In this episode we finally have our first guest!! One of my favourite episodes to record so far. In this episode My guest and I dive into everything from our biggest mess up while working on the farm. To how to solve the urban rural divide as well as what its like being an engineer at a urban dominated post secondary school. Hope you enjoy it!

On this episode I dive into some issues I see that are effecting family farms today and how I believe this upcoming farming generation will solve them. This also sheds some light on what I believe this future generation is going to bring to the table in order to change the future of family farms. 

In this episode I dive into the deadly disease that is African Swine Fever. This disease has been wrecking havoc across the world and has decimated the Chinese Swine industry. This is a really informative episode about how this disease has spread so quickly as well as the factors that contributed to its fast movement across the globe.

On this episode Emmett talks about everything you need to know about what is going on with Canadian Canola exports to China. As well as what could have caused this blockade.

On this episode Emmett discusses what he believes will be the next up and coming crop. Be sure to listen to this one!! Emmett takes a side that you might not expect.

In this episode Emmett talks about Non Government Organizations and how they affect and influence the agriculture industry, as well as what that may mean for the future of agriculture in Canada.

In this Episode Emmett discusses what happened in the Bud Light commercial, while providing a brief history of corn policies in the U.S as well as his thoughts on the whole issue.

In this episode I give my thoughts and opinions on the changes made to the Canadian food guide as well as what this could mean for the future trends in agriculture.

On todays episode we talk about chemicals as well as the recent news on Glyphosate a key ingredient in the chemical Round Up. We also debunk some common myths relating to Glyphosate residue in your food which seems to be a common media story lately. Give this episode a listen It is one of my favourite episodes I have done so far.

In this episode we discuss the history of grower associations. Why they exist as well as what they do now. I also give my opinion on where young people fit into all of this. 

On this episode i talk about my thoughts on why we still need beef and i discuss some common misconceptions about the beef industry as well as the dairy sector in Canada.

In this first episode I give my thoughts and opinions on Social Media.I discuss how I see it can benefit agriculture and also some things that I would recommend people start doing.