Impact Farming

In this engaging conversation, Kristin Demoranville and Tracy discuss their favorite food memories, the journey into beef farming, and the challenges faced by modern farmers. They delve into the impact of media on public perceptions of agriculture, the importance of succession planning, and the critical role of cybersecurity in the farming industry. The emotional toll of farming, the disconnect between consumers and farmers, and th...

In this week’s episode, Tracy is rounding out her series of solo episodes reflecting on and weaving together the insights shared by so many incredible voices in agriculture.

With so many great conversations, Tracy wanted to take a moment to pause, gather the main points and pull them together in several easy to consume episodes for the audience.

After hosting a wide range of thoughtful guest conversations, she’s hitting pause to hi...

In this week's episode, Tracy chats with Tom Hickey from Farm Lending Canada about "Hobby Farm Mortgages." 

Until recently, there has been a significant gap in mortgage options between residential homes and agricultural lending, leaving those wanting to buy their dream hobby farm without a suitable mortgage. 

Are you thinking of purchasing your ideal country property? Are you a lender or mortgage broker?

If so, you won’t want to mi...

In this Product Spotlight, Tracy, host of The Impact Farming Show, chats with Clem Collet—a partner at West End Tire and a farmer from Manitoba—about the importance and process of tire section repair for agricultural equipment. Clem dives into the significant cost-saving benefits of repairing tires instead of replacing them and how this repair method helps keep farming operations running smoothly...

In this episode, Tracy sits down with Robb Nelson, the CEO of Farm Lending Canada, to discuss how their company is making a significant impact on Canadian agriculture by providing alternative financing solutions for farms. 

Robb shares his insights on the challenges farmers face in today’s economy and how Farm Lending Canada is offering much-needed support to those in need of alternative lending options.

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Episode Overview: In this week’s episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy dives deep into the TOP 10 Farm Transition Planning Mistakes that many farm founders make during this critical stage. With so many powerful conversations from the greatest minds in farm business management, Tracy draws on past transition planning episodes to provide you with invaluable insights.

Farm transition planning is a complex process with numerous con...

In this week's episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy chats with Kyle Gibson, the Managing Director of Operations and Lead Broker at Agi3, about how Canadian farmers can move beyond traditional crop insurance and explore innovative, more tailored options for risk management. 

The conversation covers the unique offerings from Agi3, including AgriEnhance, ForwardProtect, and FarmElevate, and how these products are designed to bett...

In this solo episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy dives into several important topics around farm transition planning, the common hurdles farm founders face, and a brand-new resource for listeners.

In this episode, Tracy discusses:

- Recap of Recent Episodes: Tracy reflects on the recent episodes of the show, including the two on fair and equal treatment (a major topic when it comes to transition planning), an episode about wi...

* Exciting Update: The interest-free portion of the cash advance has recently been increased from $100,000 to $250,000, providing even more financial flexibility for farmers.

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Dave Gallant, Vice President of Finance and APP Operations from the Canadian Canola Growers Association (CCGA), to discuss the CCGA Cash Advance Program, a financial tool that is helping farmers ...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Vance Crowe, Founder of Legacy Interviews, about the importance of preserving your family’s stories for future generations.

Vance explains how his company helps individuals and couples record their life stories, capturing memories from childhood, careers, marriage, and more. These interviews provide a lasting legacy that can be shared with future generations, ensuring fa...

In this week’s product spotlight, Tracy sits down with Colette Prefontaine of FP Genetics to discuss the latest in barley seed varieties and how they’re designed to benefit Canadian farmers. They dive into the specifics of these crops, the expertise FP Genetics provides, and how farmers can access the resources they need to make the best choices for their operations.
 
 In this conversation, we cover:
 
- What makes FP Genetics’ ba...

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In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Amy Monea about all things mental health in this episode titled “Farmer Suicide: Let’s Talk About It.”

In this episode, Tracy and Amy discuss:

- What is the difference between mental health and mental illness?
- Amy walks us through different mental health concerns, symptoms and illnesses. S...

In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy talks to Kathy Jordison, Board Director at Genesis Fertilizers, about the next generation of fertilizer production in Canada.

Topics discussed:

- Introduction to Kathy Jordison – Role at Genesis Fertilizers
- Overview of Genesis Fertilizers’ innovative project
- Strategic value for producers – How the project benefits farmers
- Sustainable business model – Creating value in the curr...

*Note - This week, we're re-airing a standout episode from February 2024. As we've reflected on it many times recently, we’ve noticed that many of the insights Dr. Kohl shared are even more relevant today, a year later. Given the current economic volatility in agriculture, we're excited to revisit this conversation and share Dr. Kohl’s wise and reassuring perspective once again.

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In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Dr...

Product Spotlight: Selecting Oat & Pulse Varieties Designed for Canadian Farming Operations w/ Colin Tanner FP Genetics

In this insightful interview, Tracy sits down with Colin Tanner of FP Genetics to discuss the latest in oat and pulse seed varieties and how they’re designed to benefit Canadian farmers. They dive into the specifics of these crops, the expertise FP Genetics provides, and how farmers can access the resources they n...

In this solo episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy breaks down the key challenges and shifts facing farming in 2025. From escalating costs and lower crop prices to political instability and the vital need for transition planning, there’s a lot to cover in this discussion.

Tracy also shares more about her story, why she launched The Impact Farming Show, her personal interest in transition planning, and what to expect on the show...

In this week’s episode of Product Spotlight, Tracy sits down with Bryce Geisel, a Senior Agronomist at Koch Agronomic Services, to discuss the importance of micronutrients in farming and the role they play in optimizing crop yields.

Episode Highlights:

1. Meet Bryce Geisel - Bryce shares his background and experience in agronomy, including his role as a Senior Agronomist at Koch Agronomic Services. He talks about his expertise in s...

In this episode, Tracy sits down with Maggie Van Camp, Founder of Loft32 and Farmer’s Bridge, to discuss the importance of transition planning and preserving farm legacies. Maggie shares insights on why understanding the past is key to planning for the future and introduces her project, Farm Family Legacy Videos, which helps farm families document their stories for generations to come.

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- The importance of transition pla...

In this Product Spotlight, Tracy interviews Laura Eastwood, Animal Nutrition Manager at KWS Seeds Canada, about the growing interest of hybrid rye in livestock feed systems.

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