Impact Farming

If you advise farm families in any capacity, this episode is for you! In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Joel Bokenfohr, Colin Miller, and their team to discuss the upcoming 47th Agriculture Update for Professionals, an annual event (in-person & virtual options) bringing together professionals who work with farm families across the agriculture industry. Happening Nove...

Artificial intelligence is changing the way businesses operate, but how can you move beyond experimenting with AI tools and start using them to make your business more efficient? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Dan Aberhart of Growing the Future to explore the Growing Your Future Operating System (GYFOS), a hands-on program helping business owners and professionals bui...

How can farm families protect their wealth, reduce future tax challenges, and build a lasting legacy for the next generation? In Part 1 of our three-part series, Farm Corporation & Retirement Planning Done Right, Tracy sits down with Adam Pukalo, Portfolio Manager with Pukalo Prairie Wealth Group and Harbourfront Wealth, to discuss the important role farm corporations play in estate planning and p...

What can farmers look forward to at this year's AgExcellence Conference? Tracy sits down with Heather Watson, Executive Director of Farm Management Canada, to discuss the upcoming event, its lineup of speakers and the ideas that will help farmers strengthen their businesses. Heather shares more about Farm Management Canada's work supporting farm business management, what attendees can expect from...

Farm succession planning involves more than deciding who will take over the land, equipment and day-to-day operation. It also means ensuring your family is financially protected and that the next generation has a path forward. Life insurance can play an important role in that process, helping farming families manage financial risks, provide for loved ones and plan for the unexpected. But many farm...

Cybersecurity probably isn't at the top of most farmers' priority lists—but it should be. As agriculture becomes increasingly connected through precision technology, automated equipment, digital farm management systems, connected facilities and complex food supply chains, the potential impact of a cyberattack is growing right along with it. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits do...

What happens when the farm you've worked so hard to build becomes the very thing that keeps you from enjoying your life? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Josh Kerpan, farmer, success coach, author and owner of Kerpan Farms and Kaizen Solutions. Josh farms a large-scale operation in Saskatchewan while also coaching farmers and blue-collar business owners across North...

What does it really mean to build a wealthy life? On this episode of The Impact Farming Show , Tracy sits down with Diana Klejne , Personal Real Estate Corporation with Stonehaus Realty Corp., rural property specialist and creator of  The Wealthy Acre , to explore the changing world of rural real estate and the growing desire for a different way of living. Diana shares how she got into real estate...

Farm succession planning isn't just about deciding who gets the farm. It's about getting the family talking. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Peter Manness, P.Ag., Farm Management Consultant with MNP, to talk about one of the most important, and often overlooked, parts of farm transition planning: communication. Peter has more than 20 years of experience working wit...

The future of Canadian agriculture depends on the next generation of farmers and agricultural leaders and they need the right tools, connections and opportunities to succeed. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Nick Oakley, Business Development Lead with Farm Management Canada, to discuss Canada's Young Farmers—a national initiative focused on connecting, supporting an...

What if we've been looking at farmer suicide risk from the wrong perspective? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, host Tracy sits down with Lanie Doerr, a licensed professional counselor, to discuss her book Farmers are People: A Revolutionary Insight into Farmer Suicide Risk. Lanie challenges the widely held belief that farmers have fundamentally different psychological risk factors than...

Hybrid rye continues to gain momentum in Canadian agriculture, with growing interest from farmers, livestock producers and the feed industry. In this KWS Seeds Canada Product Spotlight, we sit down with Kenny Piecharka, Head of Region North America Cereals at KWS, to talk about the growth and future of hybrid rye across North America. Kenny recently stepped into his new leadership role, giving him...

What happens when a farm family has ten children and the future of the farm needs to be decided? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we go inside one family's real-life succession planning journey with Nathan, the eldest of ten siblings, and Derryn Shrosbree of Farmstrong. With multiple family members, different ideas about the future, and the difficult realities of land, money, inheritanc...

What does the military teach us about resilience, and what can farmers learn from those lessons? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with fourth generation rancher and Kansas Army National Guard officer John Sachse to explore the powerful connection between military service, farming, leadership and resilience. John has experienced the pressures of agriculture firsthand, whi...

What is happening in the Ontario farmland market? Are land values still climbing? Who's buying farmland today, and what does the future look like for farm families thinking about buying, selling, or transitioning their operations? In this episode of the Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Cathy Hay, Realtor/Broker with Realty Executives Real Estate Ltd., Brokerage, Eastern Ontario. Cathy special...

Thinking About Hybrid Rye? What Every Grower Should Know This Fall with Greg Stamp | KWS Spotlight Hybrid rye continues to gain momentum across Western Canada, and for good reason. In this Product Spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Greg Stamp of Stamps Seeds to discuss why more growers are adding hybrid rye to their rotations and how to maximize success this fall. G...

This week we are flashing back to a previous conversation from earlier this year. It's a powerful conversation and I would like to bring it back into the spotlight this week for those who may have missed the original airing. Enjoy... Taking over the family farm is about far more than land, equipment, and financial statements — it's about legacy, identity, pressure, and responsibility. In this epis...

Farm succession isn't just about transferring land, equipment, or ownership—it's about preserving relationships while building a future that works for everyone involved. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we're joined by Derryn Shrosbree and Sarah Stamp to explore one of the most overlooked aspects of farm transition: the people. From communication breakdowns and family dynamics to prepar...

What if the biggest obstacle to successful farm succession isn't taxes, legal documents, or ownership structures—but leadership? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Joe Bitz, Farm Business Advisor with MNP, to explore a fresh perspective on succession planning that every farm family needs to hear. Drawing from eight years of leadership experience in the Canadian Forces...

Irrigation has come a long way over the past decade. From automation and remote monitoring to precision water management and data-driven decision making, today's irrigation systems are helping producers maximize productivity while conserving one of agriculture's most valuable resources—water. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Rob Mraz from Delta Irrigation to explore...

Hybrid rye continues to gain momentum across Western Canada as more growers look for crops that deliver strong yields, improve profitability, and provide greater resilience against weather extremes. In this Product Spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Chad Yanchycki, Sales Manager, to discuss why hybrid rye has become one of the fastest-growing crop options on the Pra...

Mental health in agriculture is a conversation that can no longer be ignored. Behind every successful farming operation are people carrying the weight of unpredictable weather, volatile markets, financial pressures, family dynamics, succession planning, and the everyday challenges that come with life on the farm. Yet too often, these struggles remain hidden. In this episode of The Impact Farming S...

Pressure has always been part of agriculture, but does it have to control how we think, lead, and live? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy Brunet sits down with leadership coach and speaker Arlen Motz for a powerful conversation about navigating pressure with purpose instead of reacting out of fear. From unpredictable markets and succession planning to labour shortages, financial st...

Mental health remains one of the most important conversations in agriculture today. Farmers face unique pressures, including financial uncertainty, weather challenges, isolation, long hours, and the ongoing demands of running a farm business. While awareness around farmer mental health continues to grow, many producers still struggle to find accessible, agriculture-specific support when they need...

Farmer mental health is one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today.  In this special compilation episode of The Impact Farming Show, we revisit powerful moments from four conversations focused on farmer mental health, wellness, resilience, and navigating the unique pressures facing Canadian agriculture. From stress management and burnout to community support, health adv...