Impact Farming

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 support in agriculture is more critical than ever. From personal stories to practical resources, this conversation goes beyond the surfac...

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 major moment. Jorge shares how his company connects farmers to consumers, the market forces driving this growth, and what makes fermentat...

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 into confidence and preparation.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Garrett Ruskamp, Founder & CEO of Pioneer ...

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 time working at the Crop Development Centre, and what inspired his transition into his current role with FP Genetics. From product knowledg...

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 deeply needed conversation, we sit down with Colleen Stegenga of Embracing Change Counseling to talk openly about mental health in agricu...

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 Founder of Empire Ag, to explore the realities producers are facing and the opportunities that still exist in modern agriculture.

Jonathon share...

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 livestock diets.

Key Highlights:

• 2025 KWS Hybrid Rye Research Takeaways: Laura breaks down the latest data on KWS hybrid rye performance a...

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 and an active farmer.

Colin shares why this is an incredibly exciting time to enter agriculture and highlights the opportunities, challenges...

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 of 33seven and a national expert in farm succession and estate equalization, to unpack how current tax laws prevent many farmers from pass...

In this powerful and timely conversation, Tracy speaks with Lauren Van Ewyk, a registered social worker, therapist, sheep farmer, foster mom, and dedicated agricultural mental-health advocate. Lauren brings both personal and professional insight into the challenges farmers face and the critically needed support systems being built today.

From stress and financial uncertainty to rural isolation and family dynamics, this episode unpa...

The Next Generation of Wheat Genetics | #fpgenetics #farming #grain #agriculture 

In this product spotlight segment of The Impact Farming Show, we sit down with Chad Yanchycki of FP Genetics to talk about what's driving wheat decisions on the Prairies today and where the next generation of wheat genetics is headed. From proven performers that continue to earn acres to emerging varieties and on-the-ground support for growers, this c...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Ken Doll, Senior Financial Planner, for a practical and honest conversation about farm succession in today's reality. With rising land values, multiple heirs, and more off-farm career paths than ever before, farm transition planning has become increasingly complex.
Together, Tracy and Ken walk through real-world scenarios farm families face, unpack the challenge of be...

Farm succession is one of the most emotionally charged and financially complex conversations in agriculture—and yet it's often the one families avoid the longest.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Jace D. Young, founder of Legacy Farmer, to reveal the hard truths about farm succession that most families avoid. Drawing from a pivotal $15 million lesson in his family farm and lessons learned throughout ...

Planning ahead is one of the most powerful tools a farmer has, especially when it comes to cash flow. In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, we're joined by Dave Gallant, Vice President, Finance and APP Operations with the Canadian Canola Growers Association, to break down how a cash advance can support farmers during planning season and as they head toward spring 2026.

Farming has never been just about the land, the numbers, or the equipment. It is about people.

In this episode, Tracy sits down with Kelly Dobson of LeaderShift to talk about the growing connection between farmer wellbeing, leadership, and personal growth. Kelly shares what he is seeing on the ground with farm families across Canada and why stress, burnout, and mental load are becoming impossible to ignore.

Together, they explore t...

In this episode we sit down with Annessa Good Hassard of Peak Heritage Consulting Ltd and Merle Good, agricultural consultant (retired), to talk about the real challenges farm families face when it comes to understanding their numbers and making confident decisions around money land and equipment.

Drawing from decades of hands-on experience and real-world application of proprietary financia...

In this powerful episode, we sit down with two passionate voices in agricultural mental health:

Lauren Van Ewyk, CEO of the National Farmer Mental Health Alliance — speaker, registered social worker, therapist, foster mom, sheep farmer, and agricultural mental health advocate, and Bridgette Readel, partner at Ag Mafia and co-host of The Rural Well Podcast.

Together, we have an honest, grounded conversation about the reality of farm...

In this powerful and timely conversation, Tracy speaks with Lauren Van Ewyk, a registered social worker, therapist, sheep farmer, foster mom, and dedicated agricultural mental-health advocate. Lauren brings both personal and professional insight into the challenges farmers face and the critically needed support systems being built today.

From stress and financial uncertainty to rural isolation and family dynamics, this episode unpa...

In this segment, Tracy speaks to Paula Law the Event Chair for CrossRoads - Alberta's Crop Conference about their upcoming January 2026 event.

Join Tracy and Paula in this segment as they discuss the theme of this year's event "Grow Boldy," key event speakers, networking opportunities, and so much more. 

About CrossRoads - Alberta's Crop Conference

CrossRoads provides a dynamic platform where farmers can engage with leading experts...