The Farmland Exchange

Selling farmland by single tender to a lawyer has been a common method for decades across Western Canada. The process appears straightforward: buyers submit a sealed bid to a law firm by a set deadline, and the seller chooses the winning offer. But behind the perception of fairness and confidentiality, there are important questions about transparency, conflicts of interest, and whether the system...

Nearly 40% of farmland in Saskatchewan, 30% in Alberta, and over 25% in Manitoba is rented rather than owned. That means renters play a central role in many farmland transactions — and being fair to them is just as important as ensuring landowners receive fair market value. In this episode of The Farmland Exchange , host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter (CEO of CLHbid.com), and Ryan Lang (CO...

In uncertain markets, one of the most common questions farmland owners ask is simple: What should we list it for? But determining a listing price for farmland is far more complex than it may appear. Unlike urban real estate or equipment sales, farmland transactions often lack clear comparables, involve a small pool of qualified buyers, and can be heavily influenced by long-term market expectations...

A lot of people talk about “the future of agriculture” like it’s a single trend you can predict. What we’re seeing on the ground is messier and more human: tighter margins, commodity uncertainty, louder (and more) information channels, and farmers trying to make smart decisions while fuel, fertilizer, and geo-politics shift under their feet. We’re joined by Shaun Haney , founder and host of RealAg...

Rights of refusal, options, and offers — these terms often come up in farmland sales, but few sellers truly understand their impact. In this episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast , host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter, CEO of CLHbid.com, and Alle Carter, legal and executive team at CLHbid.com, to unpack the legal and practical implications of these clauses.  We’ll explore:  ✅ What selle...

Soil is the foundation of farming—but when it comes to buying and selling farmland, how much does a classification really matter? In this episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast, host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter, CEO of CLHbid.com, and special guest Tim Garner (P. Ag), professional agrologist and founder of Garner Vegetation Control.  Together, they take a deep dive into the history, p...

Irrigation can be the difference between average returns and record harvests—but what really sets irrigated farmland apart, and how do water rights and taxation come into play when buying or selling? In this episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast , host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter, CEO of CLHbid.com; and special guest Bruce Warkentin, National Leader of Horticulture and Irrigation at...

When it comes to selling farmland, one of the most important—and often most confusing— topics is tax. In this episode of The Farmland Exchange , host Devon Davidson is joined by Bridget Hennigar (COO at CLHbid.com) and John Schappert (CPA, Tax Advisor for Chan Tax Law) for a deep dive into the Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption (LCGE) , Qualified Farm and Fishing Property (QFFP), and the tax strateg...

In this special episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast , we take a deep dive into the incredible story of the Meyer family farm with special guest Jesse Meyer . As the son of accomplished farmer Leo Meyer , Jesse shares firsthand experiences growing up on the land that his family built from the ground up after emigrating from Switzerland to the Peace Region in the early 1980s.  Joined by hosts D...

Valuing farmland isn’t as straightforward as it seems—and when it comes to traditional appraisals, the numbers often don’t add up. In this episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast , host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter , CEO of CLHbid.com, and Alle Carter , member of the legal and executive teams at CLHbid.com, to break down the complexities of farmland valuation.  In this episode, we’ll ex...

In this episode of The Farmland Exchange Podcast, host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter, CEO of CLHbid.com, and special guest Alle Carter, Legal and member of the Executive team at CLHbid.com. Together, they dive into the complexities of selling estate land and how CLHbid.com’s unique approach provides clarity, certainty, and maximized value for beneficiaries and executors alike.  In this ep...

In this episode of The Farmland Exchange , host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter , CEO of CLHbid.com, and Henry Vos , Director of Sales for CLHbid.com, to explore the fundamental differences between CLHbid.com, traditional realtors, and auctioneers.  Selling farmland isn't just about finding a buyer—it's about maximizing value, ensuring transparency, and keeping the seller in contr...

This trailer includes excerpts from our very first episode... Be sure to listen to Episode 01 - 'Selling Farm Land: Why CLHbid.com, What Was Broken & Early Days' as Roy & Alle Carter explain why CLHbid.com was started and how it is different from realtors and auctioneers.  ----- Welcome to “The Farmland Exchange”, the official podcast of CLHbid.com, where we bring you expert insi...

Summary In this episode of The Farmland Exchange, host Devon Davidson is joined by Roy Carter, CEO of CLHbid.com, and Mike Reeve, Media Producer for CLHbid.com. Together, they explore how advancements in drones and technology have transformed the way farmland is marketed and sold, shining a spotlight on how these tools help tell the unique story of each farm. Over the past decade, drones and relat...

Summary In this episode of The Farmland Exchange , Devon Davidson and Roy Carter sit down with special guest Henry Vos to tackle one of the most pivotal decisions a farmer can make: selling the family farm. Together, they guide listeners through the emotional, practical, and personal challenges of making this life-altering choice.   From the sentimental ties to the land to the financial and logist...

Summary In this episode of The Farmland Exchange , Roy and Alle Carter share the story behind CLHbid.com and why it has become the preferred platform for selling farmland in Western Canada. From the shortcomings of traditional sale methods like tenders through law firms to the limitations of realtors focused on quick transactions, Roy and Alle delve into the challenges that farmland owners often f...