Impact Farming

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Kellie Garrett, to discuss coaching for farmers. Coaching has grown dramatically in the last few decades. You may benefit from working with a coach if you are looking to improve your leadership skills, or looking to improve your operation. Producers and agribusinesses can hire a coach for multiple reasons. The most common scenario would be for fa...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Gail Schafer and Jonathan Small from Global Ag Risk Solutions, to discuss farm family business.  A seat at the farm family business table should include all men and women involved in the farming business.  Earning your spot at the table should include; knowing what you want, being ready to own the responsibility of your role, and asking to be inc...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with the one and only Dianne Finstad.  Dianne Finstad is a media legend. She is well known as an agriculture reporter, an award-winning host of two shows, a freelance writer, and the host at many rodeo events. It is a great pleasure that we have the opportunity to turn the tables on Dianne and ask her the questions.  Tune in to hear the story of Diann...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Edith Frison to discuss accelerated capital cost allowance for Farmers. Have you purchased any new assets for your farming business such as; machinery, buildings, or equipment? If so, you could qualify for the governments new Accelerated Capital Cost Allowance. The government is now allowing you to depreciate your assets at a much faster rate. Tu...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Edith Frison to discuss the new rules for Tax on Split Income (TOSI). Edith explains how this could affect your farming operations. Learn about the rules and guidelines with TOSI and how you can prepare yourself this tax season. Understanding the rules could save you a lot of money in the long run. Don't miss this episode, tune in now.  

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Peter Manness to discuss ways that you can increase profit on your farm. This is a great time of year to look at your plans and make sure that you are watching the trends of your business. Peter shares his 5 greatest tips and covers a lot of important business practices. 

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Lisa LaBossiere to discuss how far a farmer can go to protect their property.  Any farmer that owns land may be feeling frustrated by unwanted visitors who may be coming on their land for hunting, or off-roading their vehicles. Unwanted people on your land can cause damage to your property or to themselves. This episode provides legal advice for...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Rob Sharkey to discuss his life, his experiences and his current accomplishments with his podcast, XM Satellite channel, and his outfitter business.

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Terry Betker, to discuss the top 3 financial mistakes that farmers are making.  Understanding the areas of financial management can help to improve your business operations and help to grow your business quicker. Listen in to find out if you are making these financial mistakes in your farming business.

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Terry Betker, to discuss the benefits and details of peer groups in agriculture.  Peer groups can be a great tool to help farmers connect with like-minded people. A place for sharing, learning, challenging, and so much more. Tune into this episode to learn more.

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Dr. Andria Jones-Bitton to discuss mental health. She shares many of the factors that contribute to a sense of overwhelming helplessness and burnout in farmers. Can you think of a few? After sharing the factors that cause burnout, she goes on to review the results of a recent study that was completed with 1100 farmers from across Canada. She shar...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with David Derwin, to discuss financial and grain marketing tools.  Learn how to better manage your risks, take advantage of pricing opportunities, smooth out cash flows, and balance the opportunities in the market place.  If you would like to increase your profit and revenue on your farming operation, then you don't want to miss this episode.   

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Dave Gallant to discuss the benefits of cash advance programs. Learn how using a cash advance program can help your business succeed. You don't need to tie up collateral on your land, buildings or equipment and no down payment is needed.  How would $100,000.00 of interest-free borrowing help your business? 

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Billi J. Miller to discuss her labour of love with writing the Farmwives books.  When Billi married a fourth generation farmer and moved into a farming community, she very quickly fell in love with the community, the people and especially the farm wives. She wanted to write a book that would highlight the roles of the traditional farm wives of th...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Gerry Friesen to discuss his journey with stress, depressions, and anxiety. 

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Brent VanParys to discuss why so many intergenerational farm transitions fail. The transition process can be challenging. It can end in relationship conflict, financial issues and it can break down trust.  Brent shares a lot of great strategies and ideas on how planning can improve your farm business and family dynamics. 

Tracy Brunet hosts a very special episode of the Impact Farming Show.  The team at Farm Marketer, wish you a very happy holiday and a prosperous New Year.

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Nikolas Badminton to discuss Innovation in Agriculture. Nikolas shares his thoughts on signals of change and what this might mean for Farmers. Data Artificial intelligence Automation Energy What the new world of food looks like Increased momentum How can farmers improve their operations? Listen in to find out. 

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Candace Hill to discuss Leadership and Long Runs and how this is very similar to farming. Everything we do in life involves leadership. In this episode, Candace shares her three key principles to living your best life: You get out what you put in Mind over matter Just be These key principles are so relevant to farmers. Farmers are busy individual...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Sheri Griffiths to discuss working with your banker. For farmers, borrowing money is one of the biggest parts of farming. These days, you do not get far without borrowing money.  Sheri explains what bankers like to see when someone comes to the bank to borrow money. First off, the bank needs to know what your goals are. Secondly, coming prepared...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Julie Gunlock to discuss modern agriculture in the culture of alarmism. The culture of alarmism is an unending and relentless drumbeat that everything sold in the grocery store, every piece of food out there is going to kill you or harm your family and a lot of it is tied to a lack of understanding of the modern food system. We are seeing more an...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Adrienne Ivey to discuss ranching, viral videos & TEDx Talks.  This episode spotlights the very vibrant Adrienne Ivey as she discusses how she became a cattle rancher, a viral sensation and her TEDx experience. Adrienne is a strong agvocate, promoting positive conversations about agriculture.  How can you be an agvocate? It's easier than you thin...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Elaine Froese to discuss succession planning and the concept of Fair and Equal. Succession planning is a transition of labor, management, and ownership. Estate planning is your will, power of attorney and your tax planning for when you pass on. Elaine explains why she believes "Equal" shouldn't be a part of the conversation anymore. More focus ne...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with Chris Delaney to discuss Estate Planning and his book "The Naked Opus – Growing your family wealth for the long term".  Chris shares his knowledge and experience with estate planning and his "Game Changing" moment in business, why he wrote this book and he shares where the name "Naked Opus" comes from. We take a deeper look into the meaning of th...

On this episode of Impact Farming, we sit down with George Sinker to discuss succession planning and transition planning. He shares his experiences from working with different families and he explains the key parts included in succession planning. George elaborates on the 3-circle model - Family, Business and Ownership. Planning is important and sets your future business and family up for success....