Impact Farming
by Farm Marketer
Welcome to Impact Farming, a podcast show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming.Our goal at Impact Farming is to introduce our audience, Canadian Farmers, to the people and ideas that are going to make an impact on their farm business. Host Tracy Brunet chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. This show is designed to bring Canadian farmers impactful farm business information that can be consumed on the go.
Episodes
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Farming & Furious! Agriculture Update for Professionals 2026
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)...
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Building an AI Operating System for Your Business with Dan Aberhart
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...
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Farm Corporation & Estate Planning Done Right with Adam Pukalo (Part #1)
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...
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2026 AgExcellence Event with Heather Watson
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...
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Farm Succession: Protecting Everything You've Built with Life Insurance | Farmstrong Series
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...
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Securing What Feeds Us: Why Cybersecurity Matters to Agriculture with Kristin King
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…
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Burnout To Breakthrough: The Freedom Blueprint with Josh Kerpan
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...
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The Wealthy Acre: Rural Real Estate, Land, Freedom & Building a Richer Life
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...
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The Conversations That Can Change Your Farm's Future with Peter Manness
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,...
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Canada's Young Farmers: Connecting, Supporting & Amplifying the Next Generation
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…
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Farmers are People: A Revolutionary Insight into Farmer Health with Lanie Doerr
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...
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The Future of Hybrid Rye in North America with Kenny Piecharka | KWS Seeds Canada
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...
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10 Siblings, One Farm & The Succession Conversations That Matter | Farmstrong Series
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...
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Built in the Dirt: What Farming and the Military Can Teach Us About Resilience with John Sachse
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…
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Ontario Farmland Market, Farm Succession & Preserving Farm Legacies with Cathy Hay
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...
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Thinking About Hybrid Rye? What Every Grower Should Know This Fall with Greg Stamp | KWS Spotlight
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...
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Walking in the Shadows: The Unspoken Challenges of Farm Succession with Trevor MacLean (Rebroadcast)
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,...
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Keeping Farm Families Together While Building a Future
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...
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Military Leadership Meets Farm Succession with Joe Bitz
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...
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The Future of Irrigation: How Technology is Transforming Canadian Agriculture | Delta Irrigation
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...
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Why More Prairie Farmers Are Choosing Hybrid Rye | FP Genetics
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,...
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From the Field to the Feelings: Breaking the Silence Around Mental Health in Agriculture
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...
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The Pressure Free Life in Agriculture with Arlen Motz
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...
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BeFarmWell: Supporting Farmer Mental Health Through Technology with Lauren Van Ewyk
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…
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Farmer Mental Health & Wellness: Lessons, Stories & Strategies (2026 Mental Health Compilation)
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...
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The Future Won't Wait: Building Stronger Farm Transitions This Summer with Derryn Shrosbree
#familyfarm #ranching #farmtok The Future Won't Wait: Building Stronger Farm Transitions This Summer When farm families think about succession planning, they often assume it's a conversation for the off-season. But what if summer is actually the best time to start? In this episode of The Impact...
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Farm Succession: The Best Insights from 2026's Most Impactful Conversations
Farm succession remains one of the most important and challenging conversations facing Canadian agriculture today. Throughout 2026, we've welcomed experts, advisors, and industry leaders to The Impact Farming Show to discuss the realities of transitioning farms, navigating family dynamics…
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Canada's $7 Billion Agriculture Opportunity with Justine Hendricks | Farm Credit Canada
Canadian agriculture stands at a pivotal moment. As global food demand rises and supply chains shift, Canada has a unique opportunity to strengthen its position as a trusted global food supplier while driving economic growth here at home. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, host Tracy…
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Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean
Walking in the Shadows: Taking Over the Family Farm | Trevor MacLean #farming #farmlife #farmsuccession #farmtransitionplanning 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 episode...
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Hybrid Rye Through a Farmer's Lens with Cole Ambrock | KWS Seeds Canada
In this product spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Cole Ambrock, Sales & Marketing Manager with KWS Seeds Canada and an Alberta farmer who brings both industry expertise and real-world farming experience to the conversation. Cole shares a firsthand look at his…
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The Brazil Factor: What It Means for U.S. Soybeans and Global Competition | Michelle Klieger
In this episode of Impact Farming, Tracy sits down with agricultural economist and strategist Michelle Klieger to unpack a question many producers are quietly asking: Can U.S. soybeans still compete in the global market? As farmers head into another planting season facing tight margins, uncertain...
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From Farm to Food Brand: Building a Value-Added Business with Derek Dery of Sixteen Grains
What happens when a farmer decides to move beyond producing commodities and starts building a food brand from the crops grown on their own land? In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Derek Dery, farmer and founder of Sixteen Grains. Derek shares his journey from working...
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EMILI: Driving Agriculture Innovation Through Collaboration with Jacqueline Keena
Innovation in agriculture is accelerating, but moving new technology from concept to practical on-farm adoption takes collaboration, testing, and trusted partners across the industry. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Jacqueline Keena, Managing Director of EMILI, to...
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Simplifying Farm Succession: A New Approach for Canadian Farm Families with Derryn Shrosbree
Farm succession planning is one of the most important – and often most delayed – conversations on family farms. While Canadian agriculture is built on family ownership, the majority of farms still do not have a clear succession plan in place. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits...
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10 Mistakes Farm Families Make in Succession Planning with Tracy Brunet | The Impact Farming Show
Farm succession is one of the most important conversations happening in agriculture today. Across North America, many farm families hope the farm will continue into the next generation, yet a large percentage of operations still do not have a clear transition plan in place. In this solo episode,...
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Understanding the Rye Market with Jason McGillivray of Scoular | KWS Hybrid Rye Series
In this Product Spotlight episode of Impact Farming, we continue our series exploring KWS Hybrid Rye and the growing opportunities around this crop. Host Tracy sits down with Jason McGillivray, Trade Unit Manager – Specialty Grains Group at Scoular, to discuss the evolving rye market, demand...
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U.S. Farmland Markets, Water Rights, and What's Ahead for Agricultural Real Estate with Court Merrigan
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with agricultural broker and consultant Court Merrigan from LandVest to explore the evolving landscape of farmland real estate in the United States. Court shares insights from working across diverse agricultural regions, providing a...
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Canadian Farmland Values & the Agriculture Economic Outlook with JP Gervais
Farmland continues to be one of the most important and closely watched assets in Canadian agriculture. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with J.P. Gervais, Executive Vice President of Ag Production and Chief Economist at Farm Credit Canada, to discuss the 2025 FCC…
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Farm Succession Across the Globe: What Farmers Are Facing Right Now
Farm Succession Across the Globe: What's at Stake for the Next Generation of Agriculture #farming #agriculture #farmsuccessionplanning #farmlife Farm succession is one of the most important and most complex conversations happening in agriculture today. Across the globe, farm families are facing a...
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From Seed to Success: Helping Prairie Farmers Make Smart Seed Choices | FP Genetics
In this Product Spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Courtney Ross of FP Genetics to explore how strong relationships, deep industry experience, and innovative seed genetics are helping Manitoba and Eastern Saskatchewan farmers navigate today's challenges. Courtney…
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Canadian Dairy XPO 2026: Inside Canada's Premier Dairy Event
In this Event Spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Jordan Underhill, Director of Exhibitions for DLG North America, to talk all things Canadian Dairy XPO 2026. Taking place April 1–2, 2026 in Stratford, this premier dairy-only event brings together producers…
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Why Mental Health Conversations Matter More Than Ever in Agriculture | Merle Massie, The Do More Agriculture Foundation
Mental health in agriculture is a conversation that continues to grow in importance and urgency. In this powerful and honest episode, Tracy sits down with Merle Massie, Executive Director of The Do More Agriculture Foundation, to explore the real pressures farmers face today and why mental health...
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Sauerkraut Anyone? The Surging Popularity of Fermented Foods
In this episode, Tracy sits down with Jorge Azevedo, CEO of Fermented Food Holdings, to explore the sauerkraut and fermented food boom that's reshaping the future of farming, food, and consumer demand. From ancient preservation methods to modern probiotic powerhouses, fermented foods are having a...
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Banking Secrets Every Farmer Should Know with Garrett Ruskamp of Pioneer Farmer
Farm financial stress is rising as lending conditions tighten, interest rates remain volatile, and economic uncertainty continues to impact agriculture. For many farmers, navigating conversations with lenders can feel overwhelming — but understanding how the banking system works can shift fear…
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Seed Strategy: The Foundation of Farm Profitability |.FP Genetics
In this Product Spotlight episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Everett Boots, Western Product Specialist at FP Genetics, to explore the power of seed genetics, farmer relationships, and the future of Canadian agriculture. Everett shares his personal journey into agriculture, his...
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Navigating Mental Health in Today's Agricultural Climate with Colleen Stegenga
Agriculture has always required resilience — but today's producers are navigating unprecedented levels of uncertainty. Inflation pressures, volatile commodity markets, tariffs, succession stress, and rising input costs are creating a heavy emotional load across farm families. In this powerful and...
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Empire Ag: Navigating Farm Business, Commodity Cycles & Succession with Jonathon Haralson
Farm businesses today are navigating increasing complexity — volatile commodity markets, rising input costs, succession pressures, and the need to think more strategically than ever before. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Jonathon Haralson, rancher, farmer, and…
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Hybrid Rye Insights: Feeding Value & Forage Tips | KWS Seeds
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Laura Eastwood shares her expertise on KWS hybrid rye, drawing from extensive 2025 research across Canada. Farmers and nutritionists will get practical insights on feeding value, forage management, and how to integrate KWS hybrid rye effectively into...
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Enabling the Next Generation of Canadian Agriculture and Food
The future of Canadian agriculture is being shaped by a new generation of producers, innovators, and industry professionals. In this episode, we sit down with Colin Brisebois, Vice-President of Products and Market Strategies at FCC, who brings a unique perspective as both an agriculture leader…
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Thousands of Family Farms at Risk Due to Outdated Inheritance Rules with Derryn Shrosbree
Canada is facing a quiet but urgent agricultural crisis. Nearly 3,000 family farms disappear every year — not because families want to leave farming, but because outdated inheritance rules are forcing impossible financial decisions. In this episode, Tracy sits down with Derryn Shrosbree, founder…
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About this show
Welcome to Impact Farming, a podcast show dedicated to helping Canadian farmers excel in the business of farming.Our goal at Impact Farming is to introduce our audience, Canadian Farmers, to the people and ideas that are going to make an impact on their farm business. Host Tracy Brunet chats with today's most successful farm advisors and industry leaders to bring our audience the best and most important ideas. This show is designed to bring Canadian farmers impactful farm business information that can be consumed on the go.
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