Impact Farming

Who gets the Farm? What are farm participation policies? Are you actually qualified to takeover the family farm? Experts Brent and Elaine discuss these loaded questions And more, as Tracy asks them some of the toughest questions on farm transition.  They share some honest insights and helpful tips to start or continue your transition planning conversation. Don't miss this one...

What is the wealth for a farm family? How do you put a dollar sign behind your lively hood that may support multiple families? If your looking at Transition/Succession planning for your operation, Chris Delaney has the answers to these and many more questions! Here's how to start the conversation!

On Today's episode of Impact Farming, Tracy sits down with Chris Delaney to discuss his upcoming book, "The 20 Biggest Mistakes People Make When Succession Planning", a sequel to his previous novel, "The Naked Opus".  Chris is a well known lawyer, author and keynote speaker in the agricultural industry and we can't wait to hear his Top 4 Tips to help farming operations during their succession plan...

On this episode of impact farming, Tracy catches up with Megz Reynolds on farming, campaigning and balancing life through it all. Megz is well known in the agricultural world as an agvocate for farmers and as well recently got involved in politics. Megz has a large following and many supporters Canada wide and we couldn't be happier to have her come back to the show! Megz talks about the challenge...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss Finding Fairness in Farm Transition. Elaine states how farm transitions needs to be a change in our language and our mindset. She relates the transition to a tsunami as there is procrastination, conflict and avoidance. Most often these conversations are avoided until absolutely necessary and Elaine is here to help guide u...

In today's episode, Tracy speaks with Warren Bills from Xarvio – Digital Farming Solutions. In today's world of digital farming or precision agriculture, Warren explains how utilizing today's technology can increasingly benefit the crops and farmers through on farm data devices. He explains how we can do better and how they can get right to the pocket of the farmer by predicting the future of crop...

In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Farming, Doing What You Love & Challenges" with Megz Reynolds.   This episode was originally aired on August 15, 2019. Don't miss this very impactful episode...   On t...

In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 2nd highest listened to and watched episode, which was "Family Farms & Succession Planning" with Jolene Brown.  This episode was originally aired on August 8, 2019. In addition to it being the 2nd most popular episode o...

In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's First Anniversary, we will be counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 3rd top listened to and watched episode which was "Farm Culture Beats Strategy" with Elaine Froese.  It was originally aired on May 15, 2019, and Elaine's message resonated deeply with our audience. It quickly becam...

In celebration of The Impact Farming Show's One Year Anniversary, we will be counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 4 episodes from season one. This week we are excited to bring you the 4th top listened to and watched episode which was "The Top 3 Financial Mistakes That Farmers Make." Tracy interviewed Terry Betker at Ag Days in Brandon, Manitoba to bring our audience the top three financial mis...

Black Fox Farms & Distillery In this episode, Tracy visits Black Fox Farms & Distillery outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Barb and her husband John are grain farmers from Saskatchewan that reached a cross roads in their farming career. It was either expand or do something different. In the end, they wanted to be more connected to the consumer and do something different, so they created Black Fox...

In this episode, Tracy sits down with Lesley Kelly. Lesley is well known in the social media community as the Founder of High Heels & Canola Fields and she is also one of The Co-Founders of Do More Ag. A lot can happen in a year, and in this episode, Tracy and Lesley chat about some of those big life changes. They also discuss some of the new and exciting things that have happened with Do More Ag...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Dan Aberhart about Being an Entrepreneur on the Farm. They chat about how a small town farm boy rebels and leaves the farm! Only to come back to his routes a couple years later to find his passion of entrepreneur ship on the farm. Dan shares his secrets of managing a farm and how he today helps others along the way! We hope you enjoy th...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Eldeen Pozniak about the B.S. (Being Safe) On The Farm. Eldeen is a Saskatchewan farm girl with a passion for keeping farmers safe! Tracy interviewed Eldeen at Canada's Farm Progress show in Regina after her presentation to Saskatchewan farmers about safety. In this interview, they chat about hazards, ways to remove those hazards and sh...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Zach Johnson the MN Millennial Farmer. Zach is a 5th generation family farmer from West Central Minnesota. Zach actively promotes agriculture by sharing his day-to-day experiences on the family farm.  They discuss why he started posting videos about farming, the impact he hopes to make, and they dive into the highs and lows of his onlin...

Are you curious about Hemp as a crop for your farming operation? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Andrea Eriksson about Opportunities In The Hemp Sector. Andrea is the Business Development Office at Norquest College in Edmonton and she recently delivered a presentation to farmers at Canada's Farm Progress Show on this very topic. She is joining us today to teach our au...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss "How To Have a Farm Family Meeting." Does your family hold regular farm family meetings? Are you interested, however, you just don't know where to start? In this interview, Elaine starts with the why and then moves into what you need to have and what you need to talk about. As always, Elaine shares some valuable tips on h...

On today's episode, Tracy speaks with Gerry Friesen to bring our audience back to back episodes focused on the heated topic of farm family conflict. In this particular episode, Tracy and Gerry focus on the "Conflict Between Farm Generations."   Why is it so hard for parents and children to work together? Farm "children" are eager for more responsibility, or they are just plain ready to take on the...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss the loaded topic of "Farm Family Conflict." Whether it's open conflict or hidden resentments, Tracy's interview with Elaine Froese speaks about the importance of discussing the "undiscussables". Elaine shares "the unwritten rules" that are on every farm and dictate how the farm family functions and operates. She speaks ab...

On this episode of Impact Farming, Tracy Brunet sits down with Gerry Friesen to speak about Stress Management for Farmers. Gerry is a Stress and Conflict Management Specialist and works with farmers in difficult and trying times. No stranger to the stress of farming himself, as a former hog producer, Gerry shares his wisdom with our audience. In today's episode, we discuss some of the main stresso...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Dr. Brynn Winegard to discuss "Boost Your Brain." In this special interview with Dr. Brynn, she shares the brain-based tips and tricks you need to know for higher motivation, productivity, and functionality in all you do. In particular, we speak directly to the challenges that our busy and overworked farmers face on a daily and seasonal basis. If...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss why "Farm Culture Beats Strategy." Elaine defines Culture as the invisible glue that holds a business or a family team together. She states that agriculture is definitely a culture. Elaine has created a three-part framework to help our viewers learn about and create a strong culture on their farm. Throughout the interview...

On this episode of Impact Farming, Tracy sits down with J.P. Gervais, Vice President & Chief Agricultural Economist, from Farm Credit Canada to discuss their 2018 FCC Farm Land Values report that was released last week. As always, it is our pleasure having J.P. on the show to discuss a topic that is very important to Canadian farmers. Are you curious about farmland values? If so, you will not want...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Michelle Cederberg to discuss The Success Energy Equation in Farming. For over 15 years, Michelle has been captivating audiences across North America with her empowering and humorous messages about how to set worthwhile goals, get energized for success and live a Carpe Freakin' Diem life. Starting out as a fitness professional, she spent so much...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Meghan Pedros, to discuss building your farm brand. Whether you're a corporate person, a business, or a farm, your brand is so important. If you don't build your brand, your message and mission may get lost.  Is building a brand something that you do as a farmer?  Tune in to learn how to create your brand, and how to leverage your brand.