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n Season 5 of The Food Professor Podcast, Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois take listeners inside the bustling SIAL Food Innovation Show in Toronto, bringing fresh insights on global food trends and the shifting dynamics of agri-food trade. The episode kicks off with their live reflections on the show floor, surrounded by global exhibitors from Brazil, Peru, Jamaica, and Italy. They note a growing demand for diverse flavors and ethnic cuisines, as well as a strategic pivot by companies to balance foodservice and retail sales post-pandemic.Sylvain highlights how COVID reshaped supply chains, pushing businesses to avoid overreliance on single sectors and prompting innovations that blur lines between restaurant and retail offerings. They discuss ongoing tariff challenges, food inflation stabilizing, and the complex impact of retaliatory tariffs on Canadian importers and exporters.Shifting gears, the duo analyze Canada's post-election political landscape, unpacking what Mark Carney's new government could mean for agri-food policy, carbon taxation, and Canada's trade relationships with the U.S. and Mexico. They speculate about potential reforms to supply management and agri-stability programs, while exploring Western Canadian frustrations over political representation and federal agricultural policy.The second half features an exclusive interview with Martin Lavoie, President & CEO of Groupe Export Agroalimentaire Québec-Canada, Canada's largest agri-food export association. Martin shares how his organization supports over 450 Quebec food exporters through trade shows, market intelligence, and export services. He explains how diversification strategies are evolving amid global tariff volatility, why intra-Canada trade holds untapped potential, and how government procurement could boost domestic food producers.Martin also addresses the challenges of breaking into international markets like Europe, where food economies remain hyper-local, while noting rising demand in Asia and Mexico. He underscores the importance of reducing interprovincial trade barriers to unlock growth and reveals the criteria behind Group Export's annual Export Gala awards.Wrapping up, Michael and Sylvain reflect on Michael Medline's upcoming retirement from Sobeys, discussing his leadership legacy and impact on the grocer's national growth and industry advocacy. They also celebrate T&T's continued U.S. expansion and the launch of Loblaws' Maxi stores outside Quebec.Tune in for expert insights on the evolving agri-food export landscape, retail's competitive shifts, and the policies shaping Canada's food industry future. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring listeners up to speed on one of the most complex and fast-moving stories in the global food and agriculture sector: the unfolding international tariff war. Appropriately titled “The Global Tariff War Edition,” this episode features a timely and incisive interview with Mark Warner, Managing Director at MAAW Law and one of North America's leading experts on trade, investment, and competition law.The conversation kicks off with Michael and Sylvain diving into the latest developments in U.S.–China trade tensions, which have seen tariffs skyrocket to 125% on inbound U.S. goods into China. They explore the ripple effects on key commodities like soybeans and canola, discuss the surprising resilience of commodity markets, and examine why Canada isn't positioned to step in as a major alternative supplier.The hosts also explore cultural signals from the food world, including the increasing trend of Americans packing lunches and the declining use of doggy bags in restaurants—signs Sylvain suggests may point to growing economic insecurity and workplace anxiety.In the second half of the show, Michael and Sylvain sit down with Mark Warner, who brings deep legal and historical context to the tariff debate. Warner unpacks how the Trump administration is using the rarely-invoked International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to sidestep traditional trade channels. He outlines the risks and potential rewards for Canadian agri-food exporters navigating this new landscape, and why subtle diplomacy—not headline-grabbing bravado—may serve Canada better in the long run. From trade agreements and geopolitical strategy to supply management and softwood lumber, Warner's nuanced take is essential listening for anyone working in, or watching, the agri-food space.And there's also a moment of celebration: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois shares his recent honour—receiving the prestigious Charles III Coronation Medal from the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. In a heartfelt reflection, he dedicates the medal to his wife, Janelle, recognizing her essential support in his research and public policy work. It's a well-deserved acknowledgment of Sylvain's national impact on food policy and scholarship.With sharp insight, humour, and a dash of royal recognition, this episode offers listeners a blend of timely news and expert analysis that defines The Food Professor Podcast.Tune into Bite Sized!Corus Entertainment is excited to add a brand-new topical program to its Talk Radio lineup on April 12called Bite Sized, which explores the business of food in the country. 640 Toronto Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET980 CFPL Sundays at 9 a.m. ET680 CJOB Sundays at 2 p.m. CST770 QR Calgary Sundays at 3 p.m. MST880 CHED Sundays at 3 p.m. MST730 CKNW Sundays at 1 p.m. PSTAbout MarkMark is an Ontario and New York attorney who has practiced trade, investment and competition law in Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C and Brussels and as counsel to the OECD in Paris.  He advises natural resource clients through Pilot Law LLP and fintech and financial Services clients through Atlantis International. Mark has also recently been appointed as a Fellow of the US Canada Institute in Washington, D.C.Mark is a former Legal Director of the Ontario Ministries of Economic Development & Trade, Research & Innovation and Consumer Services. He led Ontario's legal team for trade negotiations (including the Canada-EU Trade Agreement and the Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement), trade disputes (including the Green Energy Act and softwood lumber) and various NAFTA Chapter 11 investor-state disputes and for the insolvency / restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler.Mark was also co-author of the Second Edition of a leading Canadian trade law treatise (with the Hon. William C. Graham and Professors Jean-Gabriel Castel and Armand de Mestral). He has been listed in the Euromoney / International Financial Law Review Guide to the World's Leading Competition lawyers and in 2015 was elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.Mark earned a BA (Joint Honours) from McGill, an MA in Economics from the University of Toronto, a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Centre. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode, we're joined by Shaun Haney, founder and CEO of RealAgriculture, Canada's leading online ag publication and home to RealAg Radio on SiriusXM. Shaun shares his journey from growing up on a Southern Alberta seed farm to becoming a trusted voice in agriculture. We discuss how RealAgriculture provides farmers with essential information on agronomy, farm business planning, trade policies, and global ag trends. He also shares insights from speaking at top industry events and weighs in on key issues like US-Canada trade relations and farm show coverage worldwide. If you're looking to stay ahead in the ag industry, this episode is a must-listen! Want Farm4Profit Merch? Custom order your favorite items today!https://farmfocused.com/farm-4profit/ Don't forget to like the podcast on all platforms and leave a review where ever you listen! Website: www.Farm4Profit.comShareable episode link: https://intro-to-farm4profit.simplecast.comEmail address: Farm4profitllc@gmail.comCall/Text: 515.207.9640Subscribe to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSR8c1BrCjNDDI_Acku5XqwFollow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@farm4profitllc Connect with us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Farm4ProfitLLC/

This episode of The Food Professor Podcast brings together global trade drama and local wine opportunity. In the opening news segment, Michael and Sylvain react to the latest trade bombshell from Donald Trump: sweeping new tariffs aimed at dozens of countries, with Canada & Mexico left off—for now. They dig into how this could reshape the Canadian food sector, focusing on dairy and the persistent challenges of supply management. Sylvain calls out the inefficiencies of Canada's quota system and urges a national strategy, comparing our lack of vision to New Zealand's Fonterra success. The conversation also covers the real reasons behind “Buy Canadian” sentiment—whether driven by tariffs or values—and highlights the implications of avian flu outbreaks on Canadian poultry supplies.In the second half, Michael and Sylvain welcome Michelle Wasylyshen, President and CEO of Ontario Craft Wineries. With a public affairs background spanning government, industry, and advocacy, Michelle brings a sharp perspective on the role of VQA (Vintners Quality Alliance) wines in the current climate. She explains how VQA signifies wines that are 100% Ontario-grown, produced, and bottled, and why that matters for consumers and the local economy.Michelle details how the removal of U.S. wines from LCBO shelves has created a rare and significant opening for Ontario wine producers. Early data already shows a 30% jump in VQA sales, with some members seeing growth as high as 70–80%. Her team is capitalizing with cheeky, targeted campaigns like “Screw the Tariffs, Pop the Cork,” and partnering with groups like Restaurants Canada and Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters to amplify the message.She also addresses a long-standing pain point: interprovincial trade. Michelle shares the absurd reality that it's currently easier to sell Ontario wine to Sweden or Denmark than to Quebec. She expresses cautious optimism that the current tariff climate might finally create the political will to tear down these barriers.On the topic of consumption trends, Michelle acknowledges the growing “sober-curious” movement but remains confident that Ontario wines, especially given their quality and local value, remain a compelling choice. She concludes with policy priorities including sustained shelf presence at the LCBO, education on VQA labels, and increasing restaurant availability of local wines.The episode wraps with lighter banter on the possible revival of Hooters and a shoutout to Quebec-based food brand Mid-Day Squares, capping off a wide-ranging conversation rooted in both disruption and opportunity. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

In this episode of the Ag Tribes Report, host Vance Crowe is joined by Amanda Radke, a prominent figure in the agricultural community known for her work as a cattle rancher, motivational speaker, and children's book author. Amanda shares her insights on the controversial use of eminent domain for carbon pipelines, highlighting her relentless fight against these projects in South Dakota. She discusses the origins of the carbon pipeline projects, the political and financial implications, and the grassroots efforts to protect private property rights.Amanda also introduces "Bid on Beef," a platform connecting consumers with ranchers to purchase high-quality beef directly. She explains the motivation behind the initiative and its impact on rural America.The episode delves into the implications of RFK Junior's confirmation as the US Secretary of Health and Human Services, exploring potential shifts in US health policy and its effects on agriculture. Vance and Amanda discuss the mixed reactions within the agricultural community and the broader implications for public health.The conversation shifts to the beef checkoff program and its recent controversial tweet regarding private cattle sales. Amanda shares her perspective on the program's effectiveness and the need for transparency and accountability.Vance and Amanda also explore the potential impact of ending managed supply in Canada, discussing the political and economic ramifications and the possibility of Canadian provinces seeking US statehood.The episode concludes with discussions on Bitcoin land prices, the Peter Thiel paradox, and Amanda's views on government intervention in agriculture. Amanda shares her thoughts on the importance of free markets and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector.Legacy Interviews - A service that records individuals and couples telling their life stories so that future generations can know their family history. https://www.legacyinterviews.com/experienceRiver.com - Invest in Bitcoin with Confidence https://river.com/signup?r=OAB5SKTP(01:06) Introduction and Guest Introduction(02:24) Bid on Beef: Connecting Consumers with Ranchers(03:35) The Fight Against Carbon Pipelines(10:28) RFK Jr.'s Confirmation and Its Implications(13:05) Controversy Over Beef Checkoff Program(16:19) Managed Supply and Canadian Agriculture(21:24) Bitcoin Land Price Report(24:45) Peter Thiel Paradox: Unique Beliefs(28:27) Worthy Adversaries: Respectful Disagreementshttps://serve.podhome.fm/the-vance-crowe-podcast_638721156549613591

Tariffs are expected to have a huge impact on Canadian Agriculture.

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This week's Ag Tribes Report features Kristjan Hebert, a prominent Canadian grain farmer, zero-till advocate, and ag-tech entrepreneur from Saskatchewan. Hebert, who manages Hebert Grain Ventures (HGV) covering 40,000 acres, initially worked as a Certified Public Accountant before returning to farming. The discussion includes:Canadian farmers' reactions to Trudeau's resignation.Expectations of rising Canadian land prices in 2025 despite profitability concerns.The controversy surrounding the BANGs Vaccine and mandatory RFID chips for cattle.Other topics covered are:Kristjan's take on the Peter Thiel Paradox.Insights from the Bitcoin Land Price Report.Discussion on the concept of a worthy adversary in agriculture.Hebert, known for his co-hosting role on "The Truth About Ag," emphasizes sustainable agriculture, business management, and the importance of agricultural policy.If you buy your Bitcoin with River, River will give the show a few Sats. https://river.com/signup?r=OAB5SKTP 

The Senate's Agriculture Committee has released its highly anticipated Critical Ground report on the state of soil health in Canada. We chat with one of the senators involved in the study coming up on Rural Roots Canada, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture. The Canadian Senate has released its much-awaited Critical Ground report looking at the state of soil health in Canada. Paula Simons, an independent senator representing Alberta in the Senate, says they visited farms across the country as part of the study. To read more about the story go to ruralrootscanada.com.

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 the Acres for Education campaign aimed at raising $100,000 to provide farm visits and out-of-school experiences for students. This episode underscores the critical need to inspire future generations to consider careers in agriculture and the collective effort required from the industry.  Connect with Sara: Website: https://aitc-canada.ca/en-ca/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AITCCanada/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/AITCCanadaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/aitccanada/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCbDjICByAj9euDpyUMb9aZg   Family of Companies:https://aberhartagsolutions.ca https://aberhartfarms.com https://suregrowth.ca https://www.convergencegrowth.com Connect with us on AGvisorPro: https://getagvisorpro.com/?_branch_match_id=1190325681402129952&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXz8nMy9ZNLCjQS0wvyyzOLyooytdLzs%2FVT0xKLcpILCrRTUnMAwC2pzF0LAAAAA%3D%3D If you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: https://linktr.ee/Growingthefuturepodcast 

We're going to be talking a lot in the next few weeks about 'year-in-review stories'.Two specialists have examined the ten most important variables impacting Canadian Agriculture for 2025. It was compiled by two senior analysts from GrainFox---Neil Townsend and Ranulf Glanville. They will share their thoughts on 2024 and the year to come. Canadian Western Agribition wrapped up with organizers expecting attendance to be near the record set one year ago. Agribition President Michael Latimer will talk about some of the highlights of the event and particularly the purebred and commercial cattle shows and sales.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -We'll hear from Kevin Hursh who got reaction to the Provincial Auditor's report on the Farmland Security Board as well as a report on Stats Canada's latest crop production numbers. -The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan has a new President. -We'll wrap up our top 10 of variables facing Canadian Agriculture in 2025. Today is number three to one.

Sophie and Ferg catch up about Ferg's recent trip to Ontario, Canada, where he visited 14 different sheep farming enterprises on his 10-day trip with Ontario Sheep Farmers. Highlights:- The differences in production systems, compared with New Zealand and Australia - Feeding strategies- Lambing systems- Health challenges- Market dynamics- The potential for genetic improvements in sheep breedingHead Shepherd is brought to you by neXtgen Agri International Limited. We help livestock farmers get the most out of the genetics they farm with. Get in touch with us if you would like to hear more about how we can help you do what you do best: info@nextgenagri.com.Thanks to our sponsors at MSD Animal Health and Allflex, and Heiniger Australia and New Zealand. Please consider them when making product choices, as they are instrumental in enabling us to bring you this podcast each week.Check out Heiniger's product range HERECheck out the MSD range HERECheck out Allflex products HERE

Discussions surrounding different agricultural policies and their impacts on Canadian industry have been a common theme in the last while. A few of those policies that could end up having a notable impact are three that are in the process of being introduced in the United States. In an interview about these three policies and... Read More

Discussions surrounding different agricultural policies and their impacts on Canadian industry have been a common theme in the last while. A few of those policies that could end up having a notable impact are three that are in the process of being introduced in the United States. In an interview about these three policies and… Read More

In this episode, Trevor Bacque goes inside the Canadian short line equipment industry, a sector led by enterprising farmers. While they represent a surprising amount of economic activity, these relatively small, independent manufacturers are a pivotal part of the farm equipment ecosystem. For the digital edition of the story, please visit: https://grainswest.com/

A strike impacting the port of Vancouver is causing the loss of a billion dollars a day - with Canadian farmers being hit the hardest. Sylvain Charlebois explains the impact on Canadian food security.

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -The Saskatchewan 2024 Harvest is 25 per cent complete. -Lisa Guenther from the Canadian Cattlemen's Magazine talks about what to do when forage gets rained on. -We'll highlight a woman who was nominated for the 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture

For Kimberley Cathline, manager of the research program at the Horticultural & Environmental Sciences Innovation Centre (HESIC) at Niagara College, curiosity has long been a guiding force in her life. This has often resulted in her making decisions that some in her life have questioned. From travelling across the continent to California for her first job out of school to pursuing a graduate degree while balancing a family and full-time job, Cathline has repeatedly forged her own path.In her conversation with agriculture editor Alex Barnard, Cathline discusses her nearly 20-year career in agricultural research, the importance of confidence and realizing you can do difficult things and remembering to be present in the moment.Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science Canada, platinum sponsor of the 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.

In our latest episode of the Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture podcast series, we speak to Cheryle Warkentine, Co-Owner of Aletta Holsteins.Warkentine has been a driving force in modernizing and expanding her family's farm, which includes dairy cattle, hogs, and laying hens. Her innovative approach and dedication to sustainable farming practices have significantly enhanced the efficiency and productivity of the operation.Beyond the farm, Warkentine is a pillar of her community. She manages sports teams, serves on her church's leadership team, and initiates various volunteer programs, demonstrating her commitment to giving back.In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Warkentine, one of the 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Canadian Poultry editor Brett Ruffell about her journey in agriculture, the challenges and rewards of running a diversified farm, the importance of innovation, and her extensive community involvement.

“Just the other day, I was looking at third-party certification for polyethylene drainage tubing, and wondering, ‘What does a master's in sociology and a certificate in conflict mediation have anything to do with what I'm doing?'”Mel Luymes, who holds several advocacy and organization roles in Ontario agriculture including executive director of the Land Improvement Contractors of Ontario (LICO) has spent most of her life chasing diverse challenges, always aiming to reshape her own perceptions and enable lifelong learning. From growing up on a farm to pursuing an education in the humanities and now spending her days alternating between fields, offices and meeting many, many different kinds of people, Luymes views her career as a journey with no discernable end point, but rather continuous evolution.In this discussion with agriculture editor Bree Rody, Luymes discusses how she transfers skills from one role to another, how she learned to stand tall when she's one of the only women in the room and what she's appreciated about the various friends, allies and mentors she's encountered throughout her career.Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science Canada, platinum sponsor of the 2024 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

AI, automation, robots, and drones are all impacting the way we grow food — and it's happening right here on Canadian soil. With a growing population, an affordability crisis, and increasing food insecurity, greenhouse innovation has a huge role to play in the agri-food sector. Can Canada emerge as a leader in a low-carbon global food system? To find out, John visits the greenhouse capital of Canada; Leamington, Ontario, where he's joined by Peter Quiring, CEO at Nature Fresh Farms and Matt Korpan from the SEF Center for Horticultural Innovation.

Episode produced by Grace Bowen-MacLean, Andre Sanchez, and Amenda Hong In this episode of Sync into the Earth we investigate the impact of invasive species on Canadian Agriculture and discuss management strategies being employed, as well as the aspects of integrated pest management in Canada. We explore three different invasive species: a trickily managed pest, the spider mite; a current focus of pest managers, the tarnished plant bug; and a pest on the radars of managers because of its potential threat, the spotted lanternfly. Joining us in this conversation was Dr. Sean McCann, a research scientist of the Agriculture and Agri Food Division in Newfoundland specializing in entomology. We speak to him about his research and about these three invasive pests. Our talk ranges from technology and novel management strategies, to nerding out over some of the amazing skills and adaptations arthropods have that add to the challenge of management. We hope this episode is inviting for any listener to enjoy learning a bit more about an underexplored topic.

What’s it going to take to maintain and grow Canadian agriculture in the future? After all, that’s ultimately the definition of that word “sustainable” that we hear so often these days. Whether you consider yourself a full-fledged ag policy nerd or just dabble every now and then, we’re excited to let you know that the... Read More

Canadians have continued to move further and further away from food production. We can see this in our expanding urban centers and less individuals growing the food we consume. This has led to more discussions about consuming food that is more sustainable. Not only sustainable environmentally, but also economically and socially. The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan, was tasked in 2022 with understanding agriculture's contributions to improved sustainable outcomes. As a part of this, GIFS has examined the carbon footprint of agricultural production in Saskatchewan and Canada and compared that to other producers across the globe. Dr. Steve Webb, who is the CEO of the Global Institute for Food Security in Saskatoon SK walks through how we're doing growing cereals, pulses and oilseeds based on the latest research. Host: Clinton Monchuk  Clinton Monchuk grew up on a mixed dairy, beef and grain family farm outside of Lanigan, Saskatchewan. He received his Bachelor's of Science in Agriculture majoring in Agricultural Economics from the University of Saskatchewan and Masters of Business Administration in Agriculture from the University of Guelph. Clinton has enjoyed numerous roles across Canada, the United States and Mexico as a researcher, educator, manager, economist and director of trade policy.   In 2016, Clinton accepted the role of Executive Director with Farm & Food Care Saskatchewan to promote farming and ranching to consumers. Clinton understands the value of increasing public trust in agriculture and actively promotes engagement between the agriculture industry and consumers.   Clinton, Laura and their children Jackson and Katelyn, are active partners on their family grain and layer farm in Saskatchewan and cattle ranch in Oklahoma.Guest: Dr. Steven WebbSteven joined the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) as Chief Executive Officer in 2019, following a 23-year career with Corteva Agriscience (formerly Dow AgroSciences) in Indiana, United States. His most recent role at Corteva was Research and Development Director of External Technology, where he led many research collaborations with private sector companies, research institutes and universities around the world. Steven earned a PhD in immunochemistry (1998), a Master's degree in biochemistry (1992) and a Bachelor of Science degree in microbiology (1990) from the University of Guelph, Ontario.   About the Global Institute for Food Security  The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) works with partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food. Founded by Nutrien, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan (USask), GIFS is agriculture's innovation catalyst, connecting the agri-food ecosystem, advancing innovation and bridging the gap to commercialization to deliver resilient and sustainable food security for all stakeholders. Learn more about GIFS at gifs.caResources:GIFS Carbon Life Cycle AnalysisHow Carbon Farming is Helping Fight Climate ChangeHow is Wheat Grown in Canada?Connect with us: Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Youtube , emailSign up for our newsletter

This one is a different episode. Daniel Rabu is an aquaculturist. We didn't really know what that was. Daniel talks about his work with First Nations,  he talks about growing seaweed, abalone, oysters, sea cucumbers and many more things.  You can find Daniel here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-rabu-177b3b16/?originalSubdomain=ca 

Canada and the U.S. are unique, different, and not at all the same in many ways, but these two countries also have a laundry list of things in common. There’s also the trade relationship that exists, where plenty of products — agriculture and otherwise — flow both north and south freely. Some of where we... Read More

Looking for nutrition - and convenience in the kitchen? Look no further than the ‘mighty egg'! We talk Canadian Agriculture Day wit Linda Garson of “Culinaire Magazine.”

Dealing with herbicide resistant weeds or trying to control weeds without access to certain herbicides really equates to the same thing — finding alternative means to control weeds. For attendees at Agritechnica, that meant a focus on iron, from inter-row and around the plant cultivation, to precision tillage, but also into the spot-spray realm. To... Read More

Dealing with herbicide resistant weeds or trying to control weeds without access to certain herbicides really equates to the same thing — finding alternative means to control weeds. For attendees at Agritechnica, that meant a focus on iron, from inter-row and around the plant cultivation, to precision tillage, but also into the spot-spray realm. To... Read More

Our guest is Gordon Bacon, the CEO Emeritus at Pulse Canada. With over 20 years of leadership in the agricultural sector, advocating for farmers and producers, Gordon has a wealth of wisdom and insights to share. We'll dive into his journey, advocacy for the agricultural sector, and the importance of pulse crops in the industry.  Stay tuned for valuable advice for aspiring leaders in agriculture and personal lessons learned from Gordon's time as CEO of Pulse Canada, shaping his approach to leadership and advocacy in the agricultural world. Take advantage of this enlightening conversation with a true industry expert.In the news: the carbon tax and the BOC's recent statements, CDC's decision on milk prices, and the age-old question, is food recession-proof? Plus, farewell to The founder of Smokes Poutine, Ryan Smokily, who left us this week.Reminder to join us at the Coffee Association of Canada's annual conference in Toronto on November 9th for a day of networking, trends, insights, and data. About GordonGordon Bacon was the founding CEO of Pulse Canada and served in this position from 1997 to 2021.  He was also CEO of the Canadian Special Crops Association, the Canadian trade association for companies involved in trading peas, lentils, beans and chickpeas.  He now works as a consultant on projects related to food and environmental sustainability.Gordon was an executive member of the Global Pulse Confederation and played a key role in having the United Nations declare 2016 as "International Year of Pulses".  Prior to his market development work in the wheat and pulse sectors, Gordon served as the Senior Policy Advisor to the Minister of Agriculture in Ottawa and has been a farm owner and operator in Saskatchewan.In 2012 Gordon was presented with the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal.  In 2021 The Canadian Western Agribition recognized him as one of the top 50 most influential people in Canadian agriculture.  In November of 2021 Gordon was inducted into the Canadian Agriculture Hall of Fame. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.About MichaelMichael is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc. and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada and the Bank of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, Today's Shopping Choice and Pandora Jewellery.   Michael has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. He has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions with C-level executives and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels. ReThink Retail has added Michael to their prestigious Top Global Retail Influencers list for 2023 for the third year in a row.Michael is also the president of Maven Media, producing a network of leading trade podcasts, including Remarkable Retail , with best-selling author Steve Dennis, now ranked one of the top retail podcasts in the world. Based in San Francisco, Global eCommerce Leaders podcast explores global cross-border issues and opportunities for eCommerce brands and retailers. Last but not least, Michael is the producer and host of the "Last Request Barbeque" channel on YouTube, where he cooks meals to die for - and collaborates with top brands as a food and product influencer across North America

In mid-September, thousands of Ontario aggies descend on Woodstock, Ont., annually for Canada's Outdoor Farm Show (COFS) to see the latest (and biggest) equipment and machinery, innovations and technology. One of the elements that the pandemic put into perspective was the value of conversations held at events like this – whether at a booth, watching a demonstration, or in the beer tent, having a casual chat is a great way to learn what other people in agriculture are thinking, considering, or trying.In this episode of Inputs, Top Crop Manager East editor Alex Barnard spoke with:Peggy Brekveld, president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) and Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture alumni, about how the conversations and concerns brought up at a show can influence future policy discussions;Ian Virtue, marketing and communications co-ordinator with the Ontario Soil Network and Innovative Farmers Association of Ontario (IFAO), about his recent switch from the world of finance to agriculture, what motivated his decision, and what he's learned so far; andDean Anderson, strategic advisor, agriculture, with Workplace Safety and Prevention Services, about tips on how to stay safe – and keep those around you safe – during the hectic harvest season. Never miss an episode of Inputs by subscribing to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Support for this episode provided by Gowan Canada.

Karen Della Campbell came to agriculture from a non-traditional path. During the course of her travels and studies to become a midwife, she and her then-boyfriend, now-husband lived in Eugene, Ore., and were surrounded by farms and market gardens – which she had never seen in southern Ontario in the 1990s. When they returned to Ontario, they opened their own market garden, selling through the Guelph Farmers Market, which led them to Hillsburgh, Ont.'s Everdale Farm, a former free school, once the land they were farming traded hands.Since then, Campbell and her team have developed Everdale into a community hub, with a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program, harvest parties, food security projects, connections with local food banks and youth groups, internships to educate others on sustainable agriculture, sharing the space with Indigenous and LGBTQ groups, and much more. Over the past 25+ years, Everdale – and Campbell – have become an example of ethos in practice: embodying and spreading the type of agriculture, social values, programs and charitable initiatives they want to see in the world.In this episode of the 2023 IWCA podcast series, Campbell chats with AgAnnex editor Alex Barnard about pacing yourself, building connections and relationships, and letting your values guide your actions.Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science Canada, platinum sponsor of the 2023 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.

On this episode, presented by AGCO, AgriGold Agronomist Emily Prevo discusses nutrient deficiency and root constriction in corn plants, and what can be done in future years to mitigate these yield robbers. Then, Nutrien Senior Agronomist Mike Howell and Nutrien Marketing Representative Amy Crozier discuss agriculture in Canada and importance of the Calgary Stampede to Canadian culture. In our Meat Monitor segment, we learn about Japanese celebrity chef Rika Yukimasa's tour of South Dakota ranches, restaurants and butcher shops, and how she is working to connect her Japanese followers with U.S. beef. In “Bushels and Cents,” Ray Bohacz provides a lesson on weld zones in vehicles and farm equipment. The episode also features the music of Hank Williams IV. Timestamps Intro/news: 0:00 Goatlifeclothing.com advertisement: 5:55 AGCO advertisement: 6:14 Emily Prevo, AgriGold: 7:03 Mike Howell and Amy Crozier, Nutrien: 13:25 Rika Yukimasa and Reed Cammack, U.S. Meat Export Federation: 20:49 Ray Bohacz, “Bushels and Cents”: 22:55 Hank Williams IV: 24:22

Near 90 years of farming in Pitt Meadows BC, Hopcott Farms continues to thrive as a Family Farming Business.  Started by their Grandparents in the 1930's and then run by their parents Bob & Debbie, it's now been the mission and passion of the 3 siblings, Jean, Travis and Brad,  to continue and expand this family enterprise and truly become your one stop shop for locally raised meats, vegetables and specialty grocery items.   check out Hopcott Farms here: https://hopcottfarms.ca/ be sure to subscribe to our newsletter here: www.thiscommercelife.com

Ontario-based Darby McGrath has been involved in agriculture since she was a teenager: first through working on tree fruit farms in the Niagara region, through her several roles with Vineland Research and Innovation Centre, as an adjunct professor with the University of Waterloo and Brock University, and as a board member of Local Enhancement & Appreciation of Forests non-profit organization. Nominated by Vineland plant breeding research scientist Rachael LeBlanc, McGrath stood out for her research accomplishments in horticulture and her leadership capabilities. While McGrath is fairly new to her role as vice-president of research and development at Vineland, LeBlanc highlighted her "genuine willingness and enthusiasm to learn and grow with those around her" as evidence of her being the ideal fit for the job.In this episode, McGrath chats with agriculture editor Alex Barnard about recognizing the victories – small and large – of yourself and others, the importance of failure in innovation and research, and trying to slow down to enjoy the journey.Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science Canada, platinum sponsor of the 2023 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.

Ana Badea is a Manitoba-based research scientist for barley breeding and genetics, leading Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada's (AAFC) largest two-row and hulless barley breeding program at the Brandon Research and Development Centre. Badea is also involved in the development and training of the next generation of researchers and agriculture professionals as an adjunct professor at the University of Manitoba, where she helps guide graduate students as a co-supervisor and member of the advisory committee.Badea was nominated as an IWCA recipient by Dean Dias, CEO at Cereals Canada, who, in addition to her leadership at AAFC, highlighted Badea's innovative work to develop new malting, food and feed barley cultivars with high yield and strong disease resistance, as well as the various advocacy initiatives she works on within the industry.In this episode, Badea and Top Crop Manager West editor Derek Clouthier talk about her research, what drives her passion for agriculture and where she hopes to see the industry go in the future.Special thanks to Bayer, platinum sponsor of the 2023 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program, for sponsoring this series.

FRIENDS AND ENEMIES Welcome to another recording of ⁠The Canadian Bitcoiners Podcast⁠. ⁠Sponsored by EasyDNS!⁠ All of your web hosting, GPG email, VPS hosting (for your Bitcoin Node, BTCPay Server or Nostr Relay) and more. Use code "CBPMedia" for a juicy discount! This week we're joined by Mitchell and Ray, two Canadian farmers who shared their opinions on the current state of affairs in Canadian agriculture, and where Bitcoin can make a difference. These guys will definitely be back on The CBP in the future, and we appreciate their time. Enjoy! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/canadian-bitcoiners/message

Welcome back to Brands and Barbed Wire.  I am extremely honored to introduce to you today's guest.  His list of accomplishments and awards are staggering.  He was named as one of the six VIP's of Feedlot Medicine where they state “he has probably done more to advance feedlot medicine than anyone else in North America”.  He was named one of the Top 10 “Innovators” of Canadian Agriculture.  He's presented and spoken to groups around the world, but has never been asked to give his story.  Today on Brands and Barbed Wire we get to hear the story of Dr. Kee Jim founder and global head of Feedlot Health Management Services now a part of Telus Agriculture.   You can find out more about Dr. Kee Jim and Feedlot Health Management Services at www.feedlothealth.com. Thanks to today's sponsor Jorgensen Land and Cattle www.jorgensenfarms.com ,  Cattle Baron Cigars www.cattlebaroncigars.com, Gorgeous Vodka www.gorgeousbodka.com, B.R. Cutrer Ranch www.brcutrer.com, Ranch House Designs www.ranchhousedesigns.com and JMAR Genetics  www.jmargenetics.com. 

The new sustainable Canadian Agriculture program has been unveiled in Saskatchewan.

Agriculture in the Classroom works to give kids an opportunity to learn about food production. An annual part of that goal is agriculture literacy month, celebrated each March. Chandra Gusikoski, communications coordinator for Agriculture in the Classroom, spoke at the Ag Awareness Summit last week at Saskatoon. RealAg’s Atley Hamlin asked Gusikoski about agriculture literacy... Read More

If you’re like me, the image that the word “exports” evokes is container ships and railways and huge water-side ports. While all of that is very true, there’s more to exports than just commodities and large volumes, says Mairead Lavery, president and CEO of Export Development Canada. Lavery spoke at the Canadian Agriculture and a... Read More

While the longer-term outlook for exports to China, based on demographics, appears increasingly bearish, the short-term situation still has Canadian producers in a “sweet spot,” according to a veteran western Canadian grain market analyst. China’s National Bureau of Statistics reported the country’s first official population decline in decades on Tuesday. While China’s population still sits... Read More

This month, representatives from nearly 200 countries, met in Montreal for the 15th Conference of the Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity. The goal of this COP15 was to hammer out an agreement on conservation and biodiversity protection. Pierre Petelle, president of CropLife Canada, says that going in to the meeting,... Read More

When Karen Tanino was hired by the University of Saskatchewan's college of agriculture and bioresources in 1988, she was only the second female faculty member. Now, Tanino is a professor of plant sciences at the university and leads or is involved in many other projects concerning a variety of crops, environmental conditions, and extension and outreach activities; her self-confidence and drive to figure things out and move forward, as well as the support of her male colleagues, have made her a force to be reckoned with in Canadian agriculture.  In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Tanino, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Fruit and Vegetable and Top Crop Manager East editor Alex Barnard about recognizing our influence on others (and vice versa) and the responsibility that comes with it, the value of a broad knowledge base, and the optimism inherent to agriculture.

Dr. Valarie Carney has been one of North America's most respected poultry science leaders for nearly two decades. Based in Edmonton as the Poultry Innovation Partnership lead, she supports excellence in research and innovation in Canada's poultry industry. She's also served in leadership roles with many provincial, national and international poultry science organizations. What's more, she helps train the next generation of poultry specialists through her work with graduate and undergraduate students at the University of Alberta. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Carney, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Canadian Poultry editor Brett Ruffell about taking risks, her defining moment, work-life balance and the biggest challenges women in agriculture still face today. 

In this episode, Carmen and Jordan Campagnaro meet with Agricultural Consultant, John Cameron, to discuss the very exciting topic of investing in farmland. John has an extensive background in the farming and agriculture sector, from growing up on and running a farm, to becoming a farm financing specialist and consultant. As an experienced professional in this sector, John discusses how demand for farming in Canada has increased significantly in the past years along with recent trends that can create opportunity for investors. We dig into the details about how to evaluate farmland, current incentives and financing programs available, and last but not least, the return on investment investors can expect. This is a very interesting episode about a perhaps overlooked real estate investment strategy that can yield substantial benefits for land owners, investors, and communities alike! For more information on real estate investing & 30 Minutes to Wealth: Website: www.30minutestowealth.com Instagram: @30MinutestoWealth Facebook: www.facebook.com/30MinutesToWealth

The Strathmore and District Agricultural Society has big plans in the works for something to help serve the ranching community. We talk about an initiative to start a hands-on ranching school with the society's CEO and General Manager Ryan Schmidt on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture. This Podcast is Powered by connectFirst Credit Union.

Dr. Valarie Carney has been one of North America's most respected poultry science leaders for nearly two decades. Based in Edmonton as the Poultry Innovation Partnership lead, she supports excellence in research and innovation in Canada's poultry industry. In the latest Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture podcast, Canadian Poultry editor Brett Ruffell talks to Carney about taking risks, her defining moment and the struggle to find work-life balance.

Mary Ruth McDonald has always been interested in plants, which led her to the University of Guelph, the study of plant pathology, and an interest in crop protection. But it was a summer job as a pest management scout in Ontario's Holland Marsh that clarified what she wanted to do with those interests. Between her work as an OMAFRA pest management specialist and as a professor in the department of plant agriculture at the University of Guelph, McDonald has spent almost her entire career focusing on vegetable cropping in the unique agricultural production conditions of the Holland Marsh, acting as a bridge between research and application in the field. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, McDonald, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Fruit and Vegetable and Top Crop Manager East editor Alex Barnard about trying new things, rolling with the punches and seeing research in action. https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/uemcnr%7Cdqr%5EbaPo8ch38%5Ed3b8Bgb (IWCA) is a program created by the agricultural brands at Annex Business Media designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ3Ljk7ja (AgAnnex Talks) on https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4ajk7ja (Apple Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4qjk7ja (Google Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ46jk7ja (Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Special thanks to https://www.cropscience.bayer.ca/en/ (Bayer Crop Science), platinum sponsor of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program.

While Heather Watson didn't grow up on a farm, most of her youth she was drawn to agriculture, nature and farming, whether it was through her part-time job at a local farm supply store or living near farmland. After initially obtaining her Master's degree in English literature, Watson pivoted her focus to farm business management, establishing herself in Eastern Ontario – and never looked back. Now as executive director of Farm Management Canada, Watson focuses on promoting farmers' leadership development and elevating the voices of traditionally underrepresented groups in farming. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Watson, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Manure Manager and Drainage Contractor editor Bree Rody about what she's learned about work-life balance, the importance of mentorship, uplifting others' voices and more.  https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/uemcnr%7Cdqr%5EbaPo8ch38%5Ed3b8Bgb (IWCA) is a program created by the agricultural brands at Annex Business Media designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice.

Award-winning farmer Lisa Mumm is a dedicated leader in the field of seed harvesting and seed policy. As a fourth-generation organic seed farmer, Lisa has a wealth of experience growing specialty seed crops. Her business, Mumm's Sprouting Seeds, works with family farmers around the world to supply over 100 varieties of seeds for growing sprouts and microgreens. She is also the go-to to advocate for good governance of seeds to protect Canadian farmers and Canada's global seed sovereignty. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Mumm, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture, speaks with Canadian Poultry editor Brett Ruffell about taking risks, her defining moment, work-life balance and the biggest challenges women in agriculture still face today.  https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/uemcnr%7Cdqr%5EbaPo8ch38%5Ed3b8Bgb (IWCA) is a program created by the agricultural brands at Annex Business Media designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice.  Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ3Ljk7ja (AgAnnex Talks) on https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4ajk7ja (Apple Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ4qjk7ja (Google Podcasts), https://annex.omeclk.com/portal/wts/ugmcnr%7Ccq0Ddkyecrd2fyQ46jk7ja (Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts.

From risky career moves and adversity in the workplace to the illness and death of a loved one, Lana Shaw has encountered many curve balls in her life, and credits her village of supportive people to help her get through the challenges she's faced. Now, Shaw strives to pay that kindness forward in her current role the executive director and research manager of the South East Research Farm in Redvers, Sask.  In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, Shaw, one of the 2022 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture speaks to the importance of building relationships and the need to welcome new faces to the industry.

Some children develop an interest at a young age that quickly grows into an obsession and, eventually, a career. For Christine Noronha, growing up in Pakistan, that interest just happened to be insects. Now an entomologist with AAFC, she has devoted her life to the study of entomology, and knows that the smallest pests can have the biggest impact on yields, livelihoods and the environment. Beyond the bugs, Noronha is also passionate about guiding other students, particularly young women and people new to Canada, through their journeys in academia. Agriculture editor Bree Rody chats with Noronha in this episode of AgAnnex Talks as part of this year's Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program. http://agwomen.ca/ (IWCA) is a program created by the agricultural brands at Annex Business Media designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice.

On today's show, Rick Mercer joins us to talk about the Just For Laughs Comedy Tour that he is hosting. Plus, honey bees are crucial for agriculture in Canada. Paul Kelly, manager of University of Guelph's Honey Bee Research Centre, joins us to explain. Also, a woman in Calgary is dead following a road rage incident in Forest Lawn. Global News reporter Tracy Nagai gives us the details. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Welcome to the first of several special SIAL bonus episodes of The Food Professor podcast!Sylvain and I were thrilled to be the official podcast of the SIAL food innovation trade show held in Montreal in April; for many, the first in-person event since the COVID era began two years ago.We had the opportunity to meet and get to know many food innovators and entrepreneurs, creators and makers from many facets of the food industry.   These are their stories. Thanks for joining us on this special bonus episode of The Food Professor.  Stay tuned for plenty of great interviews from our podcast studio on the trade show floor in Montreal at SIAL, and stay tuned for our regular full length episodes available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google - wherever you enjoy your podcasts today.  About Meera SunnyDirector of Research & Development and Ingredient Sales, CanMar FoodsPassionate and business-oriented food science fanatic with working knowledge of food product development, alt proteins, food 3D printing, molecular biology, agriculture, nutrition, market research, QA and ingredient salesAbout CanMar FoodsThink Big. Think Saskatchewan's Flax.CanMar Foods is the largest processor of food-grade flax in Canada and North America. We clean, roast, mill, package, and ship our roasted flax and roasted hemp seeds to consumers and wholesalers around the world.  Watch to learn more about CanMar and how we're leading flax production in Saskatchewan.Shop CanMar on Amazonhttps://amzn.to/3w5au6rAbout UsDr. Sylvain CharleboisDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest adventure for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Mackenzie Millar talks to Peter and Kathleen about his research on the migrant labour programme in Ontario, Canada. He provides facts and statistics that show the importance of migrant workers in producing food, a view of conditions for workers and more. email - millarm@uwindsor.ca The Yakking Show is brought to you by Peter Wright & Kathleen Beauvais contact us to be a guest on our show. https://TheYakkingShow.com  peter@theyakkingshow.com https://karytechsolutions.com  kathleen@theyakkingshow.com 

Preparing for a livestock emergency. An internationally renowned expert in large animal rescue gives us some insight into how to prevent and mitigate emergencies, To learn more go to Rural Roots Canada.com, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture.

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan interviews Marcia Cripps. In addition to her very impressive credentials and diverse background, Marcia is an avid entrepreneur who describes herself as the nerd behind her company Agfluence. Agfluence is a focused marketing company whose goal is to integrate academic research into marketing and promotion for all aspects of agriculture.  In this episode, you'll learn:Marcia's strong connection to agriculture, her training and education, and her experiences winning beauty pageantsMarcia's take on modern agronomy educationMarcia's personal experience working as a sales agronomist in CaliforniaMarcia's experience working with biology as an independent potato agronomist in MichiganThe difference between working as a sales agronomist and the entrepreneur consulting routeThe unsafe working condition for women in the agriculture industryBased on data and research what are some of the things that growers may want to implement next yearHow Marcia became an Ag influencerHow Agfluence is helping agricultural businesses with their social media presenceMarcia's recommended social media platforms for people in agricultureHow companies in the agriculture space can incorporate social mediaThe advantages of having a social media presenceTwitter lighting round Learn more about Agfluence and Marcia here And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Terry Aberhart and Holden Aberhart ( Terry's son) chat with Dan McCann CEO of Precision AI.  Precision AI uses artificial intelligence technology to avoid the overuse of pesticides in the crops helping the grower to save money and produce more sustainable crops. In this episode, you'll learn:The ways artificial intelligence is being used in agricultureWhy adopting AI technology can save you time and moneyWhat led Dan to create Precision AIAbout Precision AI's cool mission and cutting edge technologyThe way Aberhart Solutions is using AI in their fieldsWhy farmers should be quick to adopt new technologiesHow investing in new technologies can protect you from issues arising from the supply chainHow AI can help you have more sustainable cropsHow the drones are used in less than optimal weather conditionsAdopting  AI can help the grower keep operating even during unforeseeable events like the latest pandemic Want to connect with Dan McCann? LinkedInLearn more about Precision AI here And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

Pulse Canada and other organizations have launched a new website as part of a campaign to bring attention to the global shipping container issue and its affect on Canada, including the agriculture industry. The new website, called Container Crunch, focuses on the impact that shipping container shortages are having on Canada’s shipping industry, consumers, and... Read More

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan chats with Mandyy Thomas. Mandyy is the CEO of Intentionally Wealthy a financial coaching company. She is also a fellow podcaster among other cool things. She is on a mission to help people to take control of their finances and feel confident about their financial future.  This episode is full of gems you don't want to miss. Farmers! Let's get rid of those limiting beliefs and start taking control of our financial future. Shall we?!In this episode, you'll learn:Mandyy's professional background and what motivated her to become a mindset coachMoney mindset: How having a positive or negative money mindset can affect the way you attract moneyHow the way we feel about money and our beliefs about money can affect the creation of wealthHow to coach people about money. Mandyy's strategy to help her clients experience instant and long-lasting resultsHow having a negative or positive money mindset can affect farmersWhat can be improved in agriculture when it comes to money beliefsWhat are some of the beliefs Mandyy has to break through to help people get rid of negative money mindsetsTwitter Lightning Round Q&AWant to connect with Mandyy ? Intentionally Wealthy PodcastWebsiteInstagramTalk One-on-One with Mandyy for Free About Your Specific Financial Situation here Episode 23:How's your family money paradigm affecting you? Episode 3: My one big tip for 2021 to get ahead financially Episode 2: How I saved $250,000 by 26  And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan chats with Lana Shaw. Lana is an agronomist, crop researcher who specializes in pulse agronomy.  Have you heard about regenerative agricultural soil? Did you know that understanding the soil and changing  farming practices can give your soil more longevity? In this episode, Lana answers some key questions to understand the importance of research, science, and technology to take care of our living and most precious soil. Also, stay tuned until the end of the episode where Lana answers questions directly from producers on Twitter. Get ready to learn: Why producers should get curious and start caring about research in the agricultural space ( hop on the research train)Don't understand how you can benefit from all the compiled data and research? Lana explains  why it's important to learn from other farmers' trials, mistakes, and results.Lana's advice on what percentage of land and resources producers should dedicate to researchWhy you should care about the current state of your topsoil.What are some of the things producers can start doing to regenerate their soil to retain profitability and production?Why producers are reluctant to embrace research and switch to practices that will improve their soil longevityWhy agronomist are not able to provide definitive answers when it comes to agricultureSoil biology? Producers the soil is a whole ecosystem and adopting practices to maintain all of its parts healthy and balanced is your missionWhat are the implications of continuing wholesale of synthetic fertilizer and chemical reduction of diversity?Why understanding that the soil is a living organism is key to keep its longevity and productivityWhat are some of the regenerative practices you should be adopting?Twitter Lightning Round Q&AWant to learn more about regenerative agriculture?  Go here And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan chats with Derek  Squair, Aberhart Farms Market Advisor. Derek has been a great resource and a trusted advisor for Aberhart farms. Having Derek's guidance and expertise in making major decisions in Aberhart farms since 2006 has been  invaluable. In this episode, Derek shares his opinion and assessment of the current and future market. In this episode, you will learn: What exactly is a market coach. What is Derek's role as a grain market coach? and why farmers should have one close by.What problems a market coach can help producers solveWhy some grain farms will have significant earnings while comparable size grain farms in other locations will be experiencing devastating losses this yearThe way the current climate in the farming industry is changing the way risk is allocated between grain companies and producers.The great advantages of having a board of advisors and coaches at your disposalWhat new market opportunities are raising for grain producersWhat is the difference between organic, sustainable, and regenerativeDerek's opinions about carbon marketsWhy does a market coach focus so much on the cost of productionThe way producers protect themselves contractually when they don't produce the quantities agreed upon in the presale. Connect with Derek Twitter And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: InstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan chats with Dave Wall, Lead Grain Management Advisor at Wall Grain Handling Systems. The largest independent grain bin and grain dryer dealer in Western Canada. Dave is also dear to the Aberhart family and the Saskatchewan farming community. Get ready to learn about Wall Grain's mission of service, grain bin technology, and as always inspiring stories to help you in your entrepreneurial journey. In this episode  you will learn: How Wall Grain became the biggest independent grain bin dealer in Western CanadaWall Grain's three service pillarsWall Grain's scope as far as bins built and distributedWhat problem (s) Wall Grain is solving for farmersWhat technologies Wall Grains has incorporated over the years to help farmers get the most out of their cropsHow Wall Grains incorporates the technology with exceptional coaching and an attitude of serviceHow is this technology a big economic opportunity  for farmers with immediate and great returns in their investmentHow Wall Grains is actively involved in service within the ag community and other communities Learn more about Wall Grain https://www.wallgrain.comConnect with Dave on LinkedIn here Wall Grain Instagram Wall Grain Twitter And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: LinkedInInstagramSay hi to Dan on IGGTF YouTube Channel Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

Leona Staples, president of The Jungle Farm in Red Deer, Alta., is passionate about sharing the story of agriculture with everyone she meets. Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Staples, along with her husband and three sons, would host more than 5,000 students through educational experiences, offering students unforgettable knowledge about how food is produced. Stefanie Croley, editorial director, agriculture, chats with Staples in this interview about the importance of creating connections between producers and consumers, and the struggle to balance motherhood and career, while still fulfilling your dreams.  IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brands at Annex Business Media, designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Stay tuned as we bring you the rest of our 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://agannex-talks.captivate.fm/ (AgAnnex Talks) on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcy8 (Google Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw&nd=1 ( Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science, platinum sponsor of the 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program.

In this episode of Growing the Future Podcast, Dan chats with Jason McNamee. Jason is the Chief Product Officer and Senior geoscientist at Lucent Bioscience. Lucent BioSciences delivers Soileos: a sustainable, non-leaching micronutrient fertilizer for agriculture... in other words, Soileos is the bomb.   In this episode you will learn: What is Soileos and what makes it different from synthetic fertilizers?How this proprietary technology came about  and why it's so effectiveThe million-dollar question: what is the benefit for farmers?The technology and workings behind synthetic fertilizers.The importance of understanding the microbiome in the soilDeep understanding of what's happening in the  soil and why farmers need to preserve itThe similarities between the microbiomes in the human body and the microbiomes in the soilHow is the product delivered to farmers?Bonus: Jason's entrepreneurial advice on startupsWant to learn more about Soileos? Go here Want to connect with Jason on Linked in? Go here  And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-aberhart-b36203b6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingthefuturepodcast/Say hi to Dan: https://www.instagram.com/aberhartdan/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxB4TPqfE2KR1SPo6KQJQxw Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.   

Life is full of difficult decisions – when to take a chance, when to take time off, when to go back to your roots, when to try something new. Andrea McKenna has tackled all of those tough decisions and more as a farm operator, advocate and mentor. Now, she tells her story outlining her journey from city living to farm operation and helping growers make more sustainable business decisions. AgAnnex editor Bree Rody chats with McKenna in this episode of the IWCA series for AgAnnex Talks, discussing challenges, lessons learned and what the future holds for agriculture. IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brands at Annex Business Media, designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Stay tuned as we bring you the rest of our 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://agannex-talks.captivate.fm/ (AgAnnex Talks) on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcy8 (Google Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw&nd=1 ( Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science, platinum sponsor of the 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program.

If you work with cereals in Ontario, odds are you've heard of Ellen Sparry – she's a go-to person for cereals research and production questions, according to “Wheat Pete” Johnson. Sparry is the general manager of C&M Seeds in Palmerston, Ont., as well as wheat registration co-ordinator and performance test co-ordinator for the Ontario Cereal Crops Committee and chair of the newly formed Seeds Canada. Even beyond that, she's a keen mentor and advocate for the importance of communication. AgAnnex associate editor Alex Barnard chats with Sparry in this episode of the IWCA series for AgAnnex Talks, discussing challenges, lessons learned and what the future holds for agriculture. IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brands at Annex Business Media, designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Stay tuned as we bring you the rest of our 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://agannex-talks.captivate.fm/ (AgAnnex Talks) on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcy8 (Google Podcasts),https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw&nd=1 ( Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Special thanks to Bayer Crop Science, platinum sponsor of the 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture program.

In early spring of last year, as the news of the pandemic began to grow, so too did the fear of the unknown. As nationwide shutdowns began with businesses temporarily closing their doors, panic buying set in. Grocery store shelves containing perishables, meats, cleaning supplies, and more sat empty for weeks and even months while the Canadian food supply chain scrambled to catch up. As new restrictions were adding up, border closures mandated, and consumer demand became increasingly more unpredictable, the Canadian agricultural industry's outlook was only slightly less than doom-and-gloom. Articles posted online provided the public with a less than promising forecast for the remainder of 2020. But now that we're seemingly coming out on the other side of this pandemic, we're taking a look back on the past year, thinking – "Hey, that wasn't so bad, was it?" The Three Greatest Threats to Canadian Agriculture in 2020 The less-than-positive news: not every sector within the Canadian agricultural industry came through 2020 unscathed. Labour Shortages Labour shortages both on the farm and at processing plants turned into a big pain point for Canadian farmers. Both farms and food processing plants utilize foreign workers to build out their labour force and cover busy seasons. But what happens when they can't get into the country? Faced with border closures, many migrant workers were unable to get into Canada. In the cases where they could reach Canada, the mandatory two-week isolation period provided another hoop to jump through that was too far out of reach for many. Migrant workers often stay in a shared living space provided by their employer but cannot complete the mandatory isolation period at these locations. Meaning they had to find a place to isolate themselves in a new country and finance that location and time on their own, all while not earning a wage. The financial stress was too much to bear and deterred many workers from making the trip. Processing and packaging plants faced labour shortages beyond a lack of access to foreign workers. Any workers who showed symptoms of COVID-19 or came into contact with an individual who tested positive for COVID-19 had to isolate for up to two weeks. More workers than usual had to take advantage of sick leaves to follow these new health regulations. Parents also had to deal with school shutdowns and homeschooling. Families often had to make the difficult decision of one parent staying home to take care of the kids, meaning that many workers had to either quit or take long-term leaves until schools opened again. Social Distancing Pains Beyond labour shortages, the nationwide mandate to social distance caused additional pains for farmers and the like. Keeping a six-foot distance isn't always possible when sharing transportation or in shared living spaces, and equipment and work/break spaces are often shared as well (washrooms, tractors, tools, etc.). Shifts often had to be shorthanded and offset to avoid crowding workstations and locker rooms. Manufacturing plants struggled greatly with adapting to social distancing regulations. In particular, Meat processing plants had trouble adjusting to the new rules and providing a safe and distanced workspace for their labourers. They require many people to work each shift, and those workers are most often in close quarters. Many plants had to keep shifts short-staffed and offset shift start and end times to provide an environment where social distancing was a bit easier. They also scheduled shifts as “pods” that always worked together to help with contact tracing if someone was to fall ill. In keeping shifts smaller to promote social distancing, meat processing plants produced significantly less output. A backlog of livestock sat on farms for months, leaving the farmer to cover the costs of feeding, housing, and caring for animals that should have already left for processing. Unfortunately, due to the nature of the work and the inability to always stick to six feet apart, meat processing plants ended up being the center of quite a few outbreaks of the virus over 2020. Resulting in the closures of a few prominent locations across Canada; ex. Cargill, Olymel, and Belmont Meats, causing even further issues for farmers trying to get their livestock to market. However, social distancing problems and outbreaks weren't the only reason a backlog of livestock and crops sat to spoil while waiting for processing. Changes in Consumer Demand Restaurant shutdowns, working from home, and quarantine threw the supply and demand forecast for 2020 out the window. Consumer demand changed wildly throughout the past year and continues to show new trends in a few different areas. At the beginning of the first quarantine, while panic buying left many grocery stores empty, restaurants were ordered to temporarily close their doors. Food processing plants had to pivot to change their portion size offerings. Restaurants were no longer purchasing commercial-sized bags of potatoes or flour, chicken nuggets and wings were no longer being ordered by the dozens, and consumers were looking to save money rather than spend on the quality (ie. more expensive) cuts of meat. So, they retooled plants to offer more family-friendly and individual-sized servings. As the supply chain worked overtime to catch up, our government started placing new regulations on imports and exports to help keep Canadian foods inside our borders. While this was a required attempt at self-preservation for the country, other countries also did the same thing meaning that foods we regularly imported previously were temporarily unavailable to us. Consumers began looking for new ways to entertain themselves and learn new skills as quarantine dragged on longer than expected. Cooking at home and learning to bake were popular tasks throughout 2020. It is no surprise that as consumers began to make their foods at home, eating healthier and more ethically sourced foods started to become a large driving factor in food purchasing. Consumers' interest in knowing from where ingredients were sourced and how workers and animals were treated grew. Many farmers opened vegetable stands and small roadside markets where they could sell directly to their communities. This provided the consumer with food purchasing options that allowed them to see better where their money was going and directly support their community. At the same time, farmers could sell goods that otherwise should have entered the incredibly disrupted food supply chain. As we move forward into 2021, the food supply chain has had ample time to even out and things are looking up for all sectors. Restaurants are beginning to open back up, students are back at school, and workers that moved to remote workdays are starting to head back into the office again. Despite the challenges faced last year, farmers are still getting livestock and produce to market and most food processing plants are back up and operating, and moving forward with future plans. So, maybe it wasn't as bad as we expected? On a Positive Note Not all Canadian agriculture industry sectors were hit as hard by the pandemic as livestock farms and processing plants. Pulses, grains, and oilseeds are doing incredibly well; there is a high demand for Canadian crops right now. This already highly mechanized industry didn't have to face the complex challenges of labour shortages or social distancing pains. Instead, it will likely be a significant economic driver over the next year as Canada rebounds from the pandemic. Canada is the world's top producer and exporter of canola, lentils, and peas, while wheat is our single biggest export earner in Agriculture; we produce 30 million tons each year and export seven billion dollars worth. Over 50 countries alone rely on our canola and flaxseed exports. In agriculture sectors where the outlook isn't as positive as crops, the Canadian government has stepped up to the plate, putting together funds for bursaries and grants in an attempt to stimulate growth and continue upward trends where needed. Changing the Motor Buying Game Here at eMotors Direct, we're helping in every way we can. This growing season, we're focusing on your motors so you can focus on keeping Canada fed. Shop over 20 thousand SKUs of electric motors, motor controls, gearing solutions, parts, and accessories; over 350 in-stock farm duty motors and 450+ farm-related products to keep your operation motoring forward. Take advantage of our free power tailgate delivery to get your motor where you need it without leaving the yard, so you can keep working. Plus, talk to one of our motor experts to learn how you could be saving tons of money in energy costs with premium-efficient motors. We'll get you started faster and working longer so you can focus on what you do best, putting food on our tables. Summary While the outlook for 2020 started quite negative at the beginning of the pandemic, the Canadian agricultural industry has proven its resilience once again. This tough industry has faced labour shortages, social distancing pains, and massive swings in consumer demand. Though our optimism waned last year, our agriculture and food supply chain has managed to even out again and gain traction within the international market. And in sectors that need the extra hand up, our government is stepping up to the plate by injecting funds and stimulating growth. Despite it all, it seems we're coming out the other end armed with new skills and a positive outlook as we work towards the next growing season.

In this episode of GTF Dan chats with Carissa Campeo, Co-founder of Trendi, and  Craig McIntosh, CEO, and Co-founder of Trendi about the inevitable and outrageous food waste in industrialized countries. Trendi uses robotics and automation in the food industry to reduce waste at the production level to transform it and distribute it for different purposes. In this episode you will learn: How amazing Trendi is starting with Craig and Carissa's inspiring journeys and experiences in the food and hospitality industry.Numbers and statistics about food waste will blow your mind and compel you to reassess your grocery shopping list.What is food insecurity and how it's more prevalent than we thinkHow food waste is produced through the food production chain ( from the fields to the grocery stores)Trendi's mission  and how the company is breaking the stigma around associated with wasteWhat is Bioflakes and what it's so revolutionaryThe high price we pay to get those perfectly cut veggies at the supermarket. You'll never get them again!How as a farmer you can turn your waste into a sustainable product while creating another source of income.  It's a win win! Go here to learn more about Trendi www.trendi.com Follow Trendi on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/trendi.tech/Connect with Craig on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-mcintosh/Connect with Carissa on LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissacampeotto/ And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-aberhart-b36203b6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingthefuturepodcast/Say hi to Dan: https://www.instagram.com/aberhartdan/ Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast. 

Simone Demers-Collins' career has taken her from government and extension to independent consultation, but at the root of it has always been listening to the needs of the community around her. Now as a professional home economist, Simone also spends her time promoting food literacy in youth. Agriculture editor Bree Rody chats with Demers-Collins in this episode of AgAnnexTalks, the second in this year's series of podcasts with seven Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. https://www.agwomen.ca/ (IWCA) is a program created by the agriculture brands at Annex Business Media, designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Stay tuned as we bring you the rest of our https://www.agwomen.ca/ (2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://agannex-talks.captivate.fm/ (AgAnnex Talks) on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcy8 (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw&nd=1 (Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. 

In this episode of GTF, Dan chats with Joelle Faulkner. Joelle Faulkner is President and CEO of Area One Farms, an alternative asset management firm. She created a farmer-centric private equity model to simultaneously help scale Canadian family farms and deliver premium investor returns.This is what you will learn in this episode: How Joelle obtained multiple degrees studying all across the worldThe relation Joelle has with farmers, having grown up on the farmThe unique way Area One Farms invests with farmers and partnersHow Area One helps farmers expand to exactly what they need for the future generationsWhy they decided to stay out of land flippingJoelle's thoughts and feelings on CarbonWhy growing more food is at the top of Joelle's listThe details of what an investment and partnerships look like with Area One FarmsMistakes that have happened in past partnershipsHow Joelle and Dan have worked together in the past, present, and plans for the futureWant to learn more about Area One Farms? https://areaonefarms.ca And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-aberhart-b36203b6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingthefuturepodcast/Say hi to Dan: https://www.instagram.com/aberhartdan/ Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast.  

Crystal Mackay is an agriculture advocate, entrepreneur and much more. Currently the founder/CEO of Loft32, which works to elevate businesses, people and the conversations on food and farming, Mackay has been described as “doing the heavy lifting” of launching successful structures and programs in the ag industry for more than 30 years. Stefanie Croley, editorial director, agriculture, chats with Mackay in this episode of AgAnnexTalks, the first in this year's series of podcasts with seven Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brands at Annex Business Media, designed to recognize women who make a difference in Canada's ag industry and provide them with a platform to share their knowledge, triumphs and advice. Stay tuned as we bring you the rest of our 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In this episode of GTF, Dan chats with Bryce Eger. Bryce is the president of Corteva Agriscience. Corteva provides education and resources to farmers helping them scale their farming practices and business. Bryce  is nothing but a rock star when it comes to leadership. His experience, knowledge, and training, in leadership and management, are outstanding and something we all should learn from.  This is what you will learn in this episode: Changes that led to Corteva being a strong organization with the right mix of talent, product, and future focus.Bryce's experience and advice in merging different companies creating what Cortava is today.The biggest skill you need when stepping into a leadership role within an organization.Corteva's approach to the pandemic and  what the organization focused on the most during  that time.Bryce's advice as to how to effectively communicate your organization's mission, vision, and purpose with team members.The biggest obstacles Corteva faces  in the current market.The biggest challenges that farmers are facing right now and how to overcome them.Bryce's opinion on how the farming industry will look in ten years.The unavoidable carbon sequestration and will impact and benefit farmers.Corteva's approach to mental health in the workplaceBryce shares one of his habits for excellence. Want to learn more about Corteva Agriscience? https://www.corteva.com And if you want to be part of the Growing the Future community, make sure to say hi on social at: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-aberhart-b36203b6/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growingthefuturepodcast/Say hi to Dan: https://www.instagram.com/aberhartdan/ Also, don't forget to share this episode with your fellow Growing the Future trailblazers and subscribe to the podcast. 

The United Nations Food Systems Summit is coming up this fall, and is set up as a way to kickstart global agriculture systems in achieving sustainable development goals of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. There are seventeen sustainable development goals, and the purpose of the meeting is to create tangible solutions to... Read More

For the second straight year, 4-H livestock sales will be done virtually. We have more on how you can support 4-H members here on Rural Roots Canada, where we amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Thank you for listening to the Leaders, Innovators and Big Ideas podcast, supported by Rainforest Alberta.The podcast that highlights those people who are contributing to and/or supporting the innovation ecosystem in Alberta. Janay Meisser Janay Meisser is a leader, she is a curious observer, and she is the Director of Innovation at UFA Co-operative Limited, an Alberta based farming cooperative that has been weaved into the fabric of Alberta for over a century. Janay is discovering technology that will enable the farm of the future, focused on Ag Technology that creates value for Alberta Producers. Janay is building and accelerating UFAs corporate innovation program in support of growth and diversification of industry in Alberta. UFA is quickly earing a voice in the Alberta innovation community, participating and acting as a moderator for panels of influencers during Ag innovation events. Karen Schuett As Co-founder and CEO of Livestock Water Recycling, the global leader of digitized manure treatment technology and named one of the Top Agtech Companies to watch in 2020 by Successful Farming magazine, Ms. Schuett oversees the integration between LWR’s overall corporate strategy and its focus on innovation. Karen has become a sought-after speaker within the agtech ecosystem. She has brought her message of lagoon free protein production to industry events across North America, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East where she sparked interest from the office of the Ministry of Climate Change & Agriculture in Dubai. In 2020 Karen was named one of the six most influential women in Canadian Agriculture for her vision of Lagoon free protein production and was selected to join Google’s first Google for Startups Accelerator for Women Founders. Most recently, LWR made the FoodTech 500 as the highest ranking Canadian agfoodtech company, claiming the 31 st spot. Please be sure to share this episode with everyone you know. If you are interested in being either a host, a guest, or a sponsor of the show, please reach out.We are published in Google Podcasts and the iTunes store for Apple Podcasts We would be grateful if you could give us a rating as it helps spread the word about the show. Show Summary This UFA sponsored episode has Janay Meisser chatting with Karen Schuett about something we don't spend much time thinking about. What exactly happens to water and cow manure on a farm? Well Karen has the environmental answer to that question and more. Show Quote: Credits... This Episode Sponsored By: UFA Co-operative Limited Episode Music: Tony Del Degan Creator & Producer: Al Del Degan System Engineering Sponsor: Kris Chase - Chase Telecom Inc.  

Beekeepers have been challenged with consecutive years of very low honey prices. The weak prices have been a challenge for prairie beekeepers because the cost of production (buying queens, miticides, labour, equipment) has continued to increase. Sheldon Hill with Sweet Pure Honey is all too familiar with the struggles. In fact, his struggles began to have a significant affect on his mental health. Sheldon will share his story and talk about what we can be doing to support beekeepers and those little bees. A Canada-wide organization that teaches kids about food systems is celebrating an important milestone. Canadian agriculture literacy month is celebrating its tenth anniversary. The federal government announced $1.6 million for Agriculture in the Classroom Canada, an organization that works with schools across the country to implement food and agriculture into curricula. Sara Shymko with Agriculture in the Classroom Saskatchewan will talk about the important work of educating our young people, many of whom do not have any connection to the farm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Don Smith, VP of Petroleum and Innovation at UFA talks about what's on the horizon for petroleum in the agriculture sector, the power of the co-operative, and how the industry can support the sustainability goals of our country.

This week is all about the ways in which our governments do not live up to their word. From promises of funding, to policy reform, to debt relief, government bodies around the world consistently fail to deliver on the promises they make to their people. Our discussion in this episode revolves around how some governments lack the balls to take real action on environmental issues, and how more often than not, the outlined initiatives and goals set are merely performative deeds that aren't achieved. We touch on everything from outdated international agreements, like the Montreal and Kyoto Protocols, to brand new frameworks and action plans, such as the UN 2030 Agenda and the 17 Sustainable Development Goals, and all the issues that seem to fall between the cracks with these policies.

Why are so many people saying that we can deal with climate change, or we can put all of our efforts into stopping COVID-19, but we can't do both at the same time? Today's show is about a report that says we can, and must, look at this in a holistic way. Farmers for Climate Solutions is putting forward proposals that link recovery from COVID-19 with solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change. The report is called "A Better Future starts on the Farm: Recommendations for Recovery from COVID-19 in Canadian Agriculture." Farmers for Climate Solutions is a pan-Canadian coalition of more than 16 member groups. Today's interview is with Dana Penrice, a grain and cattle farmer who lives near Shoal Lake, Manitoba.  She is also Prairie program manager with member organization The Young Agrarians, a farmer-to-farmer resource network for new and young farmers with a lens on ecological, organic and regenerative agriculture in Canada. She talked to rabble.ca podcast host and producer Victoria Fenner a wide range of topics relating to food security and agriculture, always circling around and coming back to COVID-19 and the lessons we are learning from the pandemic which we can use in the fight for climate change.  Related reading: rabble.ca's columnist on food security and agriculture, Lois Ross, also wrote a related story about this topic this week: read her story here.  Image: Victoria Fenner/rabble.ca

By day, Kristen Phillips is a farmer, agronomist, and general manager of Manitoba Ag Days. But she's also a wife and a mom, raising the fifth generation of farmers on her family's land in Roseland, Man. In this episode of AgAnnex Talks, the sixth and final interview in our Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture series, Phillips shares what keeps her excited about agriculture, the profound advice she carries with her through her career, and her thoughts on the future of the Canadian industry. IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry. Never miss an episode by subscribing to https://agannex-talks.captivate.fm/ (AgAnnex Talks) on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcw (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Karen Schuett, co-founder and CEO of Livestock Water Recycling (LWR), is a highly regarded manure expert. Her Calgary-based agtech company has developed one of the global livestock industry's most sought-after manure treatment innovations. In pursuing her work towards lagoon-free food, this visionary has received numerous awards. http://www.canadianpoultrymag.com/ (Canadian Poultry) editor Brett Ruffell chats with Schuett in this episode of http://agannex.com (AgAnnex Talks), the fifth in our series of podcasts with six http://agwomen.ca (Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry. Stay tuned to hear from the rest of the http://agwomen.ca/ (2020 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). Never miss an episode by subscribing to http://www.agannex.com/ (AgAnnex) Talks on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcw (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Peggy Brekveld wears a lot of hats. She's vice-president of the Ontario Federation of Agriculture, and her family operates Woodstar Farms, a dairy farm near Thunder Bay, Ont. She's a graduate of the Rural Ontario Institute's Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP), and is currently also vice-president of the Agricultural Adaptation Council. But, of all the things she's done in the agriculture sector, Peggy believes that her work as an ag advocate is where she's really made her mark. Top Crop Manager associate editor Alex Barnard chats with Brekveld in this episode of AgAnnex Talks, the fourth in our series of podcasts with six http://agwomen.ca/ (Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry.

Laura Van Eerd, a professor at the University of Guelph Ridgetown Campus, is well-known for her soil fertility research which influences agriculture, not only in the province, but nationally and internationally. Van Eerd shares what motivates her, some personal career highlights, and what she's learned from mentors and her experiences along the way. Fruit and Vegetable editor Stephanie Gordon chats with Van Eerd in this episode of AgAnnex Talks, the third in our series of podcasts with six http://agwomen.ca/ (Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry.

Dr. Barbara Cade-Menun, a research scientist with Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada, is a world leader in studying phosphorus cycling in water, soils and plants. She's developed and refined investigative techniques that have become the preferred standard, and has received numerous important accolades in recognition of her work. http://www.canadianpoultrymag.com/ (Canadian Poultry) editor Brett Ruffell chats with Dr. Cade-Menun in this episode of http://agannex.com/ (AgAnnex Talks), the second in our series of podcasts with six http://agwomen.ca/ (Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry. Stay tuned to hear from the rest of the http://agwomen.ca/ (2020 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). Never miss an episode by subscribing to http://www.agannex.com/ (AgAnnex) Talks on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcw (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts. This episode is sponsored by Bayer CropScience, which supplies leading seeds, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and seed treatments backed by expert advice. For more information, visit https://my.captivate.fm/cropscience.bayer.ca (cropscience.bayer.ca).

Dr. Karen Schwean-Lardner, an associate professor with the University of Saskatchewan's department of animal and poultry science, is one of the most highly regarded poultry scientists worldwide. She leads a research team that investigates the effects of management systems on the welfare and productivity of commercial poultry. http://www.canadianpoultrymag.com (Canadian Poultry) editor Brett Ruffell chats with Dr. Schwean-Lardner in this episode of AgAnnex Talks, the first in our series of podcasts with six Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture. IWCA is a program created by the agriculture brand teams at Annex Business Media, designed to honour women making a difference in Canada's ag industry. This episode is sponsored by Aviagen, a global breeding company that develops pedigree lines for the production of commercial broilers. For more information, visit http://aviagen.com (Aviagen.com). Stay tuned to hear from the rest of the http://agwomen.ca (2020 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture). Never miss an episode by subscribing to http://www.agannex.com/ (AgAnnex) Talks on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts), https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcw (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw (Spotify), or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Labour shortages and misconceptions about farm work are some of the issues faced by Canadian agricultural producers. The Canadian Agriculture Human Resource Council reported in 2019 that the agriculture sector's job-vacancy rate was the “highest of any major sector in the Canadian economy.” In this episode, Stuart Person, senior vice president of agriculture with MNP, discusses some of the labour challenges faced in the agriculture sector and hiring best practices. Deb Campbell, a crop advisor in Ontario, discusses the gap in perception on what farm work is today, and Anneke Stickney shares her poultry operation's experience with finding good help. Glen Lucas with the B.C. Fruit Growers' Association provides insight to the impact of temporary foreign workers in the sector Thanks to http://www.mnp.ca (MNP) for sponsoring this episode. Never miss an episode by subscribing to AgAnnex Talks on https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/agannex-talks/id1506798026 (Apple Podcasts) , https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5jYXB0aXZhdGUuZm0vYWdhbm5leC10YWxrcw (Google Podcasts), https://open.spotify.com/show/2Folgv6MYbWGopHU7g81Ed?si=J51c-4RPSROzpkh1_XTiTw (Spotify) or wherever you listen to podcasts. Catch up on all episodes at http://www.agannex.com (AgAnnex.com).