AgWarriors

Dallas Leduc brings authenticity to every conversation about agriculture. Alongside his family, he operates Venture Ridge Farms near Glentworth, Saskatchewan, growing yellow peas, green lentils, Kabuli chickpeas, durum wheat and yellow mustard. In this episode, Leduc shares insights from more than 50 years involved in agriculture, discussing the realities of grain farming, family farm dynamics, ch...

Recorded at a trade show in Brazil, Marcelo Venturoso joins the AgWarriors Podcast to share his journey from studying law to joining his family’s agribusiness company, Venturoso Valentini. Founded in 1969, the company is a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery components, serving some of the world's top agricultural brands. He discusses his passion for rural life, the influence of his fat...

From holding a microphone at a young age to building careers in both farm broadcasting and country music, Jesse Allen has followed a unique path in life rooted in agriculture, storytelling and family. After years of interviewing farmers, agricultural leaders and industry professionals, one constant is the eternal optimism within the agriculture community. His journey has taken him from a local rad...

Taking over the farm from her father, Zoe Kent now owns and rents the land while balancing life as a farmer, social media influencer and other gigs. She compares creating content online to renting farmland, highlighting the importance of community, connection and long-term relationship-building in both. As the eighth generation to farm the same family land, Kent is also the first woman to lead the...

Regenerative agriculture is a topic that is gaining momentum today, but for Brandon Meiners and his family, it started long before it became mainstream. Meiners shares how his father helped pioneer cover crops across the Midwest and the challenges that came with advocating for regenerative practices early on. In this episode, Meiners discusses his journey into agriculture and how he became directo...

Farming and building solutions for farmers has always been a family affair for Doug Applegate. After learning the trade from his father, he has passed that same passion on to the next generation, while identifying a need to help growers become more efficient in spraying. That need led to the creation of Praxidyn, a family-built business with a product focused on automating chemical mixing. In this...

In this episode, Elizabeth Omet shares the mindset that has guided her life, “the harder you work, the luckier you get.” Raised in the city in Texas, she once considered fashion school but ultimately pursued business, knowing early on she wanted to build something of her own. She launched a home health care company before pivoting into agriculture alongside her husband, helping bring Big-Tex baler...

From performing at 195 rodeos across four countries in one year to battling cancer while staying committed to the career he loves, Matt Merritt’s story is one of resilience, authenticity and family. In this episode, Merritt joins host Jeremy Matuszewski to share what it took to build a career as a rodeo clown, the behind-the-scenes logistics of working rodeos at events like Canadian Western Agribi...

Fifth-generation farmer Zack Youngquist did not originally plan to return to his family’s farm. While studying business in college, he made the difficult decision to leave during his senior year when his grandfather became ill. Since then, Zack has navigated the ups and downs of farming while building a business rooted in opportunity. As the founder of Interpose Ag, he identified a need for indepe...

Kyle Folk did not follow a traditional route into agriculture. From aspiring filmmaker to electrician to agtech entrepreneur, his career has evolved through bold decisions and unexpected opportunities. In this episode, Folk joins host Jeremy Matuszewski at the recent Agritechnica show to share how his Canadian farming roots eventually drew him back to agriculture, even after years spent building a...

Lorenzo Roos is a generational farmer in Brazil who is also sharing his farming story on social media to connect with farmers around the world. In this episode, Roos discusses his family’s farming history, the dynamics of family farming and his mindset of helping other farmers. Roos and AgWarriors Podcast host Jeremy Matuszewski talk about the differences in growing seasons between Brazil and Nort...

Autonomy and artificial intelligence are transforming agriculture, and FarmWave CEO Craig Ganssle joins the conversation to share more about those innovations. In this episode, Ganssle shares the story behind launching FarmWave, a company focused on AI-driven solutions for agricultural machinery. He joins hosts Jeremy Matuszewski at the recent Agritechnica show to discuss the innovation behind Far...

Marcus Holtkötter, a 12th-generation farmer from Germany, joins AgWarriors to share what it’s like to raise pigs and grow crops in Europe amid increasing government regulations. He discusses the education required to farm in Europe, lessons learned through experience, and the power of building strong networks with fellow farmers. Holtkötter also offers his perspective on the growing role of data i...

As a fourth-generation farmer, Levi Scherman always felt a pull toward farming — even while selling seed across Western Canada. In this episode, host Jeremy Matuszewski talks with Levi at Agritechnica to hear his deep roots in farming, how studying crop technology in college cemented his desire to stay in agriculture, how he managed to purchase his own farmland before the age of 21 and only a few...

Recorded at Agritechnica, host Jeremy Matuszewski sits down with Dmytro Kobazarenko, owner of Kobzarenko Plant, a leading agricultural machinery manufacturer in Ukraine. Dmytro shares his upbringing in Ukraine, his education and how he describes navigating life and business amid the ongoing war. He also reflects on living and working in countries such as Germany and Poland, the challenges his comp...

Jens Kremer, a lifelong enthusiast of major industry events, serves as Managing Director of DLG International, a subsidiary of the German Agricultural Society (DLG). The organization develops and coordinates international trade fairs and conferences including Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural trade fair. Host Jeremy Matuszewski talks with Jens about his upbringing in Germany, his path...

From Germany, Jeremy Matuszewski and guest co-host Andy Castillo share their insights on the cutting-edge technology and innovation showcased at Agritechnica, the world’s leading agricultural trade fair drawing nearly 500,000 visitors from 52 countries. They also preview what’s ahead for the podcast, including future guests and conversations that highlight the human side of agriculture, even in a...

Andy Castillo grew up in Massachusetts without a farming background, and he believes that gives him a unique perspective when reporting on farm equipment and machinery as an editor at Farm Progress. In this episode, he shares some of the new technologies and standout stories he has covered over the years, emphasizing the opportunities in agriculture even for those who didn’t grow up in the industr...

From broadcasting on Iowa public airwaves to now running five businesses, Delaney Howell’s grit and determination are unmatched. Growing up on a livestock and crop farm with her brothers, Delaney found joy in showing animals at fairs, a foundation that shaped her love for agriculture. That passion led her to study agricultural education in college, where she discovered her true calling behind the...

Connecting growers and showcasing the latest agriculture technologies are a focus for one of Brazil's largest cooperatives, Coopercitrus Rural Producers'. At the latest Coopercitrus Expo —  spanning many hectares of innovation — Chairman of the Board of Directors Matheus Marino shares with Jeremy Matuszewski how the cooperative supports farmers in Brazil and the similarities to agriculture in the...

In 2008, Mike and Kim Burkhart’s son, Travis, was involved in a near-fatal auto accident. They share their experience and reflections from that time, along with the difficult journey that followed. Travis’s road to recovery was anything but easy, but his parents knew they wanted to help others facing similar challenges. That’s why they created the Travis Burkhart Foundation, dedicated to raising a...

In this episode, Jeremy Matuszewski speaks with Tim Young, of Young's Equipment. At only 18, Tim began working for Case, driving a tractor and cultivator 4,500 miles across Manitoba and Saskatchewan, demonstrating equipment to farmers. Tune in to hear the valuable life lessons he learned about human kindness, hard work, and being aware of one's surroundings.  Find More of  Us Here: Website Instagr...

In this episode, Jeremy Matuszewski speaks with Joe Gardiner, a third-generation farmer from Clearwater, Manitoba, about his transformative journey into regenerative agriculture and community building. Gain insights into how a small rural community thrives, the challenges of modern farming, and one farmer's passionate transition to more sustainable agricultural practices through cover cropping and...

In this episode, Jeremy Matuszewski speaks with Tanner & Corey of the Farm4Profit Podcast about the struggles farmers are facing in today's economy, how to start a podcast and the people that have helped make the biggest difference along the way.   Find More of  Us Here: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok YouTube

In this episode, Jeremy Matuszewski speaks with Kristen Phillips - Farmer, 4-H Member, MB AgDays General Manager - about her journey from Travelling the country as a competitive curler to running Canada's Biggest indoor Farm Show and saving lives along the way.  Find More of  Us Here: Website Instagram Twitter Facebook TikTok YouTube