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 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...
In this episode, Tracy welcomes Colin Brisebois, VP of Products & Market Strategies at Farm Credit Canada, to talk about one of the most important topics in Canadian agriculture today: transition planning.
Colin walks through why farm transition is becoming more urgent, the industry pressures behind it, and how FCC is stepping up with tools, resources, and the innovative Transition Loan to help both founders and young farmers navi...
In this powerful and practical episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Sally Murfet, Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspire AG.
Sally brings decades of experience working with both family and corporate farms to help them build healthy teams, strengthen leadership, and create environments where people feel seen, valued, and supported.
Together, Tracy and Sally dive deep into the human side of agriculture — from commun...
Saskatchewan Farmland Market Trends: Real Estate Spotlight w/ Ted Cawkwell #farmland #farming #farmlife #agriculture
In this week's episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Ted Cawkwell for our very first Real Estate Spotlight segment. Ted is a well-known agriculture real estate specialist with deep roots in Saskatchewan's farm and ranch community.
Together, they dive into the current state of the Saskatchewan farm...
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...
Overcoming Resistance in Farm Transition Planning
#farming #farmlife #farmsuccession #farmtransitionplanning
Transitioning the family farm is one of the most emotional and complex challenges farm families face. It's not just about numbers or paperwork — it's about people, relationships, and navigating the tough conversations that come with change.
In this episode, Tracy sits down with Trevor MacLean, Agriculture and Business Advis...
In this episode, Tracy sits down with agricultural economist, strategist, and author Michelle Klieger to discuss the shifting global trade landscape and what it means for farmers.
From the post–World War II rise of free trade to the Trump-era shift toward protectionism, Michelle breaks down how we got here, what's really happening in the U.S.–China trade war, and how these policies are reshaping agriculture across the world.
If you...
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...
Farm Transition: Starting The Conversation About Finances
#farming #agriculture #farmtransitionplanning #farmlife
In this episode, Tracy sits down with Jessica Groskopf, Extension Educator at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, to tackle one of the most important—and often challenging—topics in agriculture: **farm transition planning**.
Jessica shares practical insights for families navigating the financial and emotional aspects o...
Tracy welcomes listeners to this week's episode of The Impact Farming Show, diving into one of Canada's premier agricultural events – the 2025 AgExcellence Event!
This week, Tracy sits down with Nick Oakley from Farm Management Canada to discuss the upcoming AgEx conference, its mission, and what attendees can expect from the exciting agenda.
Episode Highlights:
- Introduction & Welcome: Tracy kicks off the show and introduces Nic...
In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Darin Nooren about one of the most challenging and emotional topics facing farm families — how to achieve fair and equal in farm transition planning. Darin shares his expertise on strategies to balance the needs of farming and non-farming children.
Darin explains how life insurance is one solution that can satisfy everyone's needs — providing retirement income for farm founders, ensuring th...
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 ...
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