Impact Farming
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
In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Winnie and Lacy, of Ranch Your Way and advocates of the Infinite Banking Concept, to discuss how ranchers and farmers can take control of their finances — and their future — by becoming their own banker.
The Infinite Banking Strategy uses properly structured whole life insurance policies to create your own personal banking system. Instead of relying on traditional banks, you can finance ...
In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie Kluthe of First Acre Insurance, to talk about “Farm Insurance That Truly Protects Farms.”
We explore common insurance pitfalls, real stories of farmers who’ve faced losses and haven’t been fully protected, and how First Acre is helping farmers protect their livelihood with clarity and confidence.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- First Acre Insurance and their mission
- The types of farm...
How to Successfully Transition Your Farm – Insights from Kelly Sidoryk
#farming #agriculture #farmlife
In this episode, Tracy chats with rancher, consultant, and Holistic Management educator Kelly Sidoryk about the real-world challenges and opportunities of farm and ranch transition planning. Drawing on decades of experience helping families navigate business, land, and relationship dynamics, Kelly shares practical strategies for ...
In the Hotseat: Tracy Brunet on Farm Succession, Business & Ag Challenges | The Wealthy Acre Podcast
I was interviewed on The Wealthy Acre Podcast….
So we are doing something a little bit different for this week's episode. We are sharing me being interviewed on The Wealthly Acre Podcast.
Diana from The Wealthly Acre Podcast invited me onto her show to talk about my business journey launching Farm Marketer and The Impact Farming Show, share more about our farm in Manitoba, Canada, dive into farm succession and transition plannin...
Farmers, Let’s Talk: The Reality of 2025 Farming – Storm Coming or Already Here? #agriculture #farming #trump #tariffs
Farmers, I want to hear what’s happening in your world right now. Because from where I’m sitting, there seems to be a big disconnect between what farmers are experiencing and what’s being talked about (or not talked about) publicly.
In this episode, I dive deep into the biggest hurdles farm families are facing tod...
Getting to The Table: Why Agriculture Needs a Mindset Shift in Transition Planning
Transition planning is one of the most challenging — yet most important — conversations farm families will ever face. In this episode, Tracy sits down with Elaine Froese, Canada’s Farm Whisperer, to explore why so many families avoid the conversation and what it really takes to successfully get to the table.
Elaine has been coaching farm families for...
Meet The Witty Farmer: Modeling, The Love of Farming & Farm Side Hustles with Jenny Sauer Schmidgall
Meet The Witty Farmer: Modeling, The Love of Farming & Farm Hustles
#FarmHustle #Farming #FarmBusiness #FarmStore
This week on The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with the incredible Jenny Sauer Schmidgall, better known online as The Witty Farmer, and trust us, her story is one you won’t forget.
Jenny has lived many lives—modeling, acting, building a career, and taking adventurous pivots—before eventually finding her way back ...
Farm Transition: How Do You Plan for Tomorrow When Today Feels Impossible?
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, I tackle one of the hardest realities facing Canadian farm families today: how do you even think about transition planning when you’re just trying to survive?
Margins are tight. Input costs are soaring. Grain prices are weak, and the cost of cattle is through the roof. While many others are upside down and facing...
Who Inherits the Farm? A Real-Life Guide to Farm Succession (Part 2)
#farmsuccession #familyfarming #successionplanning
In Part 2 of this special two-part conversation, Tracy continues her interview with Nick Shady, co-author of Who Will Get the Farm? —a practical guide to farm succession planning.
While Part 1 focused on the book and Nick’s personal story, this episode dives deeper into the big challenges facing agriculture and f...
In this Product Spotlight, Tracy is joined by Matt Gosling, owner of Premium Ag, an agriculture consulting company based in Strathmore, Alberta.
Matt shares why he calls KWS Hybrid Fall Rye his “favourite crop” and even the “best herbicide on the market.” From weed suppression to early harvest and agronomic consistency, Matt explains why hybrid rye stands out compared to other spring cereals.
We cover:
- Weed suppression & crop com...
In this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Nick Shady, co-author of Who Will Get the Farm? A Practical Guide to Farm Succession.
In part one of this two-part series, Nick opens up about his personal succession planning journey, the inspiration behind writing the book, and what readers can expect to gain from it. His insights are grounded in real-life farming experience and a deep understanding of the em...
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we’re joined by Matt Alexander, Investor Relations and Operations Director at Farm Lending Canada Inc., the team behind the AgriRoots Diversified Lending Fund LP.
Matt shares his journey, the origins of Farm Lending Canada, and the unique vision...
In this insightful episode, we’re joined by Chad Yanchycki, Sales Manager at FP Genetics, to explore the evolution and impact of Hybrid Fall Rye in Canadian agriculture.
Early Leadership & Industry Impact
- How FP Genetics pioneered the introduction of Hybrid Fall Rye in Canada.
- The importance of adaptation trials, fertility recommendations, and fine-tuning seed rates.
- Lessons learned over a decade of helping growers adopt and ...
In this week’s episode, Tracy welcomes back a familiar guest, Heather Venenga, to discuss her upcoming book “The Bible, The Barn and the Back 40.”
Known for her passion and practical approach to farm succession planning, Heather brings a fresh and faith-based perspective to one of the most challenging issues facing farm families today: how to plan for the future while preserving family harmony.
Launching at the end of August, Heat...
In this episode, we’re joined by Brad Crammond — a farmer near Austin, Manitoba, with a unique background as a former agronomist and retailer. Brad brings a well-rounded perspective on KWS Hybrid Rye, sharing firsthand insights from the field and from the advisory side of the business.
From Agronomist to Full-Time Farmer
Brad kicks things off by reflecting on what initially drew him to rye, and how his first experience with hybrid ...
Why Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning?
For this week’s episode, we are flashing back to an excellent episode from last fall.
This episode is titled “Why Do Farm Founders Avoid Transition Planning,” with Terry Betker and it goes deep into why farm founders avoid transition planning. Terry draws on decades of experience working with farm founders on transition planning. He even shares some personal reflections on the topic...
In this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, we’re diving into the evolving world of agricultural finance with a company that’s doing things differently—Farm Lending Canada.
Our theme, “Alternative Agriculture Financing Done Differently,” explores how this Canadian-based lender is helping producers across the country find new paths to capital in an increasingly complex lending environment.
If you've ever struggled with tradi...
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Heather Venenga, a financial advisor from Watertown, South Dakota, and the author of Protect Your Pack and Your Den!. They dive deep into the complexities of farm succession planning, discussing how farmers can achieve fair and equal in transition planning without risking the family legacy.
Heather offers invaluable insights into the common stumbling blocks farmers fa...
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy discusses an overlooked challenge confronting family farms: fear. Whether you're already farming or dreaming of one day owning a farm, this conversation peels back the layers on how fear stifles succession and transition planning.
Why Discussing Fear Matters
- Fear is undermining family farms inch by inch, acre by acre, globally.
- In the world of succession planning, it's not just ...
The trades are more than just a career path—they’re the backbone of our communities and economies. In this episode, we sit down with Dennis Beaudoin, Dean of the School of Trades & Skills at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, to explore how Olds is equipping students for meaningful, in-demand careers in the skilled trades.
With a proud history dating back to 1913 and a future-focused approach to hands-on education, Olds Coll...
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