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 speaks to Michelle Durnin in this episode titled “Innovating Women’s Farm & Ranch Wear.”
This one is for the ladies.
Are you tired of the awkward fitting work wear? Wish you had farm gear designed specifically for the shapes and curves gifted to us ladies?
If so, you will not want to miss Michelle's incredible entrepreneurial story of dreaming up and launching Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear.
In this episo...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Marcel Kringe about “Harvest Optimization” and how the Bushel Plus products are adding more value and profit to each harvest.
Are you looking to reduce harvest wastage, increase yield in the bins and generate more profit at the end of each season?
If so, that is precisely what Tracy and Marcel are speaking about in today’s episode:
- Marcel shares more about their Smart DropPan System™, MAD C...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with FCC Vice President and Chief Economist J.P. Gervais about the “2023 FCC Farmland Values Report.”
The FCC Farmland Values Report provides an annual look at the regional land value trends across Canada.
In this episode, Tracy and JP discuss:
- The special milestone of this being the 40th FCC Farmland Values Report. JP shares more about the report and the information it contains.
- JP shares t...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Sarah Falen Tate from Wild West Advocacy about “Balancing Conservation & Property Rights.”
In this episode, Tracy and Sarah discuss:
- Sarah’s deep family roots in ranching, advocacy, and fighting for the property rights of ranchers.
Tracy asks Sarah if land ownership and property rights are under attack.
- Sarah shares her thoughts on land ownership, property rights, conservation, and the a...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Evan Shout about “The Agri-preneur Mindset.”
In this episode, Tracy and Evan discuss:
- Is your farm a business or a lifestyle? This is always a hot topic in agriculture, and Evan shares his thoughts on it to open the conversation.
- Tracy asks Evan to share more about Farmer Coach, a farm business coaching program launched to bridge the gap between farming as a lifestyle and farming as a suc...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Joe Roberts about “Peak Energy Performance.”
In 1989, Joe was homeless, living under a bridge. 12 years later, he was a celebrated CEO, and in 2017, he finished a 9000-kilometre charity walk across Canada.
Having mastered energy health through his own experience, Joe now helps individuals balance effort and energy to create high-performance results.
In this episode, Tracy and Joe speak about:
...In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Amanda Nigg, also known as FarmFitMomma.
Would you like to hear an incredible story of tragedy to triumph? An inspiring story about how the worst day of your life can accidentally set you onto your life’s purpose.
If so, you are going to want to watch this episode.
In this episode, Tracy and Amanda chat about:
- The gut-wrenching story of how tragedy struck on their family farm, and if that...
In this week’s episode, tracy speaks to Senior Policy Analyst Bill Wirtz about the European Farmer Protests.
Across Europe, farmers have rallied against changes in government policies and aggressive government environmental goals that are affecting business practices, harming food production, and seeing farmers in some countries having their farmers taken/bought out by the government.
Tracy spoke to Bill Wirtz from the Consumer Cho...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Trent Loos from Loos Tales about standing up for agriculture, educating the urban consumer, threats to the agriculture industry, and much more.
When anti-agricultural activists threatened the way of life he cherished, Trent knew it was time to take a stand. Consumers, even individuals in other aspects of agriculture, were listening to and believing the lies being spread by celebrities and veg...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Moses Palmer, from 20/20 Seed Labs in this episode titled “From Lab to Field.”
#Plant24 is coming fast. As you prepare for seeding, you’ll want to know all you can about the health of your seeds and that is exactly the focus of this week’s episode.
In this incredibly informative and valuable episode, Tracy speaks to Moses about the value of testing your seed before putting it into the groun...
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This week, Tracy speaks to Dr. David Kohl in this episode titled “Black Swans, Gray Rhino & Roller Coaster Farm Economics.”
You have likely heard about Black Swan events and their disruptive force on the marketplace. But have you heard of Grey Rhino events?
You will definitely want to tune into this informative and eye-opening episode.
In this conversation, Tracy and Dr. David Kohl speak about:
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Felix Weber about “Drones for Farming.”
Are you interested in buying a drone for your farming operation but don’t know where to start? Are you looking to learn more about the types, models, uses, benefits, and legalities of operating drones? If so, this episode is for you.
In this conversation, Tracy and Felix speak about:
- How his passion for ...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Damian Mason about “Threats to Agriculture: Climate Activism, Ag Policy, Power Grabs, Advocating and More.”
Is environmentalism and climate activism the new religion?
Today’s guest, Damian Mason, thinks so.
In this episode, Tracy and Damian speak about:
- What are the biggest threats to agriculture? When Tracy asks which one will have the most impact on our industry, Damian responds with a...
The 30x30 Land Grab & Property Rights
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks to Margaret Byfield from the American Stewards of Liberty about “The 30x30 Land Grab & Property Rights.”
Have you heard about The 30x30 Land Grab?
If you are a farmer who rents or owns land in the United States, Canada, or anywhere around the World, please do not skip this episode.
In this episode, Tracy and Margaret speak about:
- How her family’s deca...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Jake Leguee, a Saskatchewan farmer, in a timely episode titled “Don’t Tell Farmers How To Farm.”
Have you noticed an increased interest in agriculture from the government, industry organizations, and the sustainable/green/environmentalism movement? If so, you are not alone, and that is exactly what Tracy and Jake speak about in this timely and much-needed conversation.
In this episode, Trac...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Kelly Dobson, from LeaderShift Inc., about “Why Coaching for Farmers?”
Are you looking to maximize your farm’s performance? If so, look no further than you….the farm operator. That’s right. Canadian farms are high-tech and use the best inputs, equipment, agronomy advice, and technology; however, a majority of farms haven’t yet tapped their personal competitive advantage to achieve more wit...
In this week’s first episode of #farmerchat on The Impact Farming Show, Tracy speaks with Jacob Bueckert from Driland Feeders in Warner, Alberta.
For anyone on social media, you will know Jacob as a Canadian farmer who is always ready with a sarcastic joke, laughter, and a kind word of encouragement. He is also always promoting the beef industry.
But what you don’t know about Jacob is his unbelievable life story. It’s a fascinati...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Chrissy Wozniak from North American Ag about agriculture policy.
Many farmers cannot help but notice that agriculture and our farming practices are increasingly in the spotlight with each passing day.
We all see and hear the headlines.
Sustainability, ESGs, property rights, water and wildlife preservation efforts, carbon concerns, fertilizer reductions, animal rights, lab-grown "meats", ...
In this week’s episode, Tracy speaks with Art Lange about “Cash Flow Concerns.”
As a business owner, cash flow planning is one of the most critical financial planning activities.
In this episode:
- Art shares his thoughts on how 2024 cash flow planning might be extra challenging.
- They chat about upcoming CEBA loan payments and what this means to farmers and their 2024 cash flow.
- Art reviews the CEBA loan amounts, forgiveness p...
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