Impact Farming

In today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Bailey Skaftfeld about GrainFox and their exciting new "Try It For FREE for 90 Days Promotion." In this segment, Tracy and Bailey speak about: FarmLink's innovative grain marketing platform GrainFox that offers winning up-to- the minute insights and recommendations for producers. It is really the future of grain marketing, It's an all-in-one a...

In this week's episode, we are rebroadcasting episode 150 "Let's Talk Stigma" with Andrea Paquette.   The Stigma-Free Society is a registered Canadian Charity since 2010 and has designed programs providing education about stigmas with an emphasis on mental health and peer support for those facing mental health challenges with a special focus on youth.  Join Tracy this week as she chats with Andrea...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Derek Dery about an exciting new feature just released on FarmLink's app GrainFox. In previous segments, Tracy has chatted with FarmLink's about their app GrainFox – a grain marketing platform that offers winning up-to-the-minute insights and recommendations for producers. Today, they chat about FarmLink's most recent innovation and what producers can expect...

Farmer's have endured tough times over the last few years between the pandemic, weather and precipitation among other farming struggles.  This year farmers are also dealing with exceptionally high costs.  With so much weighing on the farming business, it can be difficult to stay strong, both emotionally and physically.  That is why we put a lot of focus into mental and physical health for farmers....

In today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend about their upcoming pre-seeding event titled: "Before You Grow – Market Insights from the Experts." In this segment, Tracy and Neil speak about: Their upcoming event is being held on Wednesday, April 6th. The event offers producers a full hour of market analysis, outlook, price opinions, geopolitical insights, and a live questio...

In this week's episode, we have decided to rebroadcast another amazing episode that deals with mental health and stress.  This is one subject that we truly feel cannot be talked about enough, it impacts farmers, their family and the farm family business on such a high level.  Please join Tracy as she speaks with Dr. Ken Keis in this episode titled "How Stressed Are You?" Ken states that over 90% o...

This week we are rebroadcasting one of our episodes that focus on mental health. Tracy speaks with Kim Moffat about "Recognizing and Responding to Farmers at Risk." If a farmer you know was struggling, would you know how to recognize and respond? This episode is a must-see for everyone in the farming community. In this episode, Tracy and Kim discuss: Kim's twenty years of experience working on cri...

In today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to David Sullivan from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Leveraging Agronomy and Marketing." In this segment, Tracy and David speak about: Risk management and how it can be challenging managing risk in today's farming industry. With increasing costs, risks, and uncertainties, they discuss why it's more important than ever to have the correct covera...

In today's episode, Tracy chats with Gerry Friesen about being "Caught In The Storm." Stress and conflict have the ability to create storms at the best of times. How we deal with that determines how much damage the storm will create in our relationships. A key component of avoiding the damage is to have a basic understanding of who we are and how we react in any given situation. Come along as Gerr...

In today's product spotlight, Tracy speaks to Sara and Gavin from Backswath Management about "The Power of Peer Groups." A very effective tool for personal and business growth is participation in a peer group. A strong peer group can help an individual recognize areas for growth and help them to achieve their goals. While peer groups are commonplace in the entrepreneurial World, the concept is sti...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Denise Filipchuck about "Navigating The Storm." Denise provides financial planning and management consulting services, tools and coaching to farm families; helping them become more successful in their businesses, relationships, and lives. Denise has a background and specializes in farming, family communication, financial planning, intensive debt management,...

In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "How AgWrap Protects The Farm." In this segment: Mark shares more about AgWrap and its overall purpose. He kindly shares one of the best and easiest explanations of AgriStability with our audience. It's a simple program; however, there are a few nuances, and Mark does a great job of walking our a...

In today's episode, Tracy chats with David Derwin about "Grain Marketing in Our Current Environment" so that farmers can take advantage of the prices without exposing themselves to too much risk. Are you excited yet uncertain about marketing your grain in 2022? If so, you will want to tune into this segment as David addresses these concerns and shares his thoughts and grain marketing strategies. ....

In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Understanding Production Cost Insurance." In this segment: Mark shares more about Production Cost insurance and touches on how it works. He shares how it's different than traditional crop insurance. Tracy and Mark discuss what is covered under this insurance. They chat about the types of perils...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Joe Roberts about "Homeless to CEO: A Story of hope." If you are looking for some motivation and hope, this episode is for you. Joe Roberts: The Skid Row CEO Joe has an Honorary Doctorate from Laurentian University, is the winner of The Courage to Come Back Award, and was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. J...

In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Understanding Risk & Uncertainty" on our farm. Tracy and Mark discuss: Why it's incredibly important for farmers to have a strong understanding of the risks and uncertainties that can impact their farming operation. Tracy asks Mark about the key risk factors that he would bring to a farmer's att...

In this episode, Tracy speaks to this week's guests about "Managing Through The Storm." Each year, Gerry, Denise, and Kevin hold an event called "Managing Through The Storm," discussing critical farm and farm life topics. Curious to know more about today's show? In this segment: Managing the family business, as well as the family and business relationships can feel like navigating through a storm....

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Liz Robertson from CAFA about "Building Your Team of Farm Professionals." In this interview Tracy and Liz chat about: What is CAFA? CAFA® is the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, and they are the largest network of farm business professionals in Canada. Liz shares a little more about their mission and how everything they do is to continually improve t...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Dick Wittman about how to "Get out of the way, Without Going Away." Are you a farm founder looking to retire and not sure how? Or maybe you are the upcoming farm generation hoping to transition into farm ownership? If so, this episode is for you. Tracy and Dick chat about: Why farm families need to be having these conversations, and developing a plan, to h...

Today is Bell Let's Talk Day, and we couldn't be more excited to have today's guests joining us on the show to chat about the launch of a NEW and exciting initiative called The Manitoba Farmer Wellness Program. We all have mental health. Many of us will either have a mental illness or know someone living with some form of mental illness. Did you know that…… 58%  of farmers meet the criteria for an...

In this week's Expert Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Lepp from Farm Link Marketing Solutions about some BIG News. Shortly before the holidays, FarmLink announced that they acquired DePutter Publishing, and today, Tracy chats with Mark about this exciting acquisition. Tune in to hear them chat about: The exciting details of Farm Link's acquisition of DePutter Publishing. Mark shares more about DePutt...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Art Lange about "Creating Strong Farm Teams & Business Plans." Did you know that strong farms and strong business plans are intrinsically connected? Tune into this week's episode, as Art shares his business secrets on how to build a strong farm team, the best ways to create a strong business plan, and how the two are strongly connected. You will not want t...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Kelly Dobson about "Getting More of What Matters Most." Do you have a pain point on the farm? Troubling relationships that have you frustrated and feeling defeated? If so, tune into this episode where Tracy and Kelly chat about one often over looked area of improvement "on the farm" that can be a complete game changer. ............................... SHOW RE...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Dave Specht about his book "The Farm Whisperer." Are you certain that your farm is positioned to stay in the family for another generation? Have you confronted the difficult and sometimes uncomfortable questions of management and ownership succession? If you answered no to any of these questions, you are not alone. It is for this purpose that, "The Farm Wh...

In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Dr. Ken Keis in this episode titled "How Stressed Are You?" Ken states that over 90% of all illnesses are lifestyle-related and over 50% of the global workforce is highly stressed." Ken goes on to say that in farming, that 50% of the "workforce" being highly stressed would be dramatically higher. So just how stressed are you? In this episode, Tracy and Ken...