AMC Cultivate

This episode explores the use of drones in agriculture with insights from Matthew Johnson, Vice President of Volatus Aerospace. From his keynote presentation at the 2024 Expo AMC Conference, Matthew shares updates on advancements in drone technology, upcoming regulatory changes in Canada, and their implications for Canadian farming. Discover current applications and what the future holds for this...

This episode explores the critical role of data in the agricultural manufacturing sector, featuring insights from Danielle L. Graff, Partner at MLT Aikins LLP in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With a deep understanding of agriculture and technology, Danielle recaps discussions from the recent AMC Momentum Meetings series and examines the opportunities and challenges surrounding ag data. Topics include: Defin...

In this episode, Cultivate revisits Paul Buczkowski’s insightful presentation from the 2024 AMC Shift Convention. As President and CEO of PAMI (Prairie Agricultural and Machinery Institute), Paul shares the importance of culture, employee motivation, and strategic direction in his talk, Repeat or Evolve . Leaders across industries will find valuable lessons in how PAMI’s new approach is driving su...

Over the past few years, there’s no denying that work and life have changed, and perhaps our energy and focus with it. This makes it the ideal time to embrace what Michelle Cederberg calls the Power of (Re) and the idea that with everything, there’s a benefit to fresh starts and perspective shifts. Even when success and stamina are on your side, it’s important to (re)view what got you there and es...

Modern slavery legislation is now in force in Canada and requires certain businesses to report on their efforts to prevent and reduce the risk of forced labour and child labour in their supply chains.  AMC has partnered with Scott Exner from MLT Aikins LLP to deliver a detailed information session that will help you understand the implications of this new legislation and begin the process of...

Did you know that the agricultural equipment manufacturing industry in Canada is like no other, with annual revenues soaring past a staggering $8 billion?  It's a unique and thriving sector that stands out in the Canadian economic landscape, a hub of innovation and economic growth unmatched by many other manufacturing sectors. In this episode, we're taking you back to the 2023 Canada's F...

In this episode, the AMC Cultivate Podcast explores the agricultural manufacturing sector in Saskatchewan and a new initiative by the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada (AMC) to attract talent to the industry through a partnership between AMC and Canada's Farm Show with a career fair aimed at recruiting talent for the agricultural manufacturing industry. Check out https://www.careersinag.ca/

The Canadian Ag Manufacturing industry is known for innovation and quality, but how do manufacturers tell the world about their products? Join the conversation as Tara Krajewski, Brand Manager with Salford Group, and Gina Dosh, Sales and Marketing Coordinator with Highline Manufacturing, discuss the marketing side of Ag Manufacturing.

In this episode, we'll be exploring the world of ag manufacturing from a sales perspective. Our two guests have unique stories about how they found themselves in this industry, despite not necessarily planning for it. First up, we have Chris Morson, Regional Sales Manager at Raven Industries . He'll be sharing how he transitioned into ag manufacturing and why he's so passionate about both agricult...

After graduating from university in the early 1980s, Gene Fraser made the move from Antigonish, Nova Scotia to Winnipeg, Manitoba to join AMC member MacDon Industries . Prior to announcing his retirement in December 2021, he served in a variety of roles at MacDon, most recently as Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. In today’s episode, Gene joins us to look back at his 41 year career in...

Today’s episode is focused on the power of collaboration, and explores how that’s cultivated in a few different ways: through networking, partnerships and giving back. First, we’ll look back at AMC’s 2022 Expo , Tech Talent Together in Guelph, and some of the key takeaways from the event. Alan Eskow, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for BKT Tires in Canada, discusses how AMC membership and wo...