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In this week’s episode, "Understanding AgriStability” Tracy speaks to Justin Chaput from Talbot & Associates about the AgiStability program. Of the two programs, AgriStability can be considered the more complicated of the two programs. Both AgriInvest and AgriStability are a joint federal, provincial, and territorial business risk management program and AgriStability is a margin-based program that provides support when you experience more substantial income losses. So, what does that mean? Join Tracy and Justin as they dive into an episode dedicated 100% to demystifying this often-misunderstood program. Justin explains what the program is, the main goal behind it, how it works when it kicks in, and who qualifies. Because this program can be a bit contentious, they spend a good portion of the interview discussing some of producer’s frustrations. Both Justin and Tracy share some of the common frustrations they hear, and Tracy is a big believer in both programs. She shares her story on how AgriStability has dramatically impacted her farming operation. Justin is a partner and the Agriculture Team Manager at Talbot & Associates. He is passionate about these programs and works with his farm clients and these programs daily. If you ever had questions about this program or wanted to learn more, this episode is for you. Don’t miss it! Did you catch last week’s episode on AgriInvest? Both this week’s and last week’s episodes are part of our Risk Management series here at the Impact Farming Show.

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 episode, Tracy and Michelle speak about: Michelle's background, story, and how the idea for farm and ranch wear designed specifically for women came to her. She shares more about her overalls and coveralls and what women can expect when they purchase products from her rather than the brand names readily available to farmers. Everyone loves a good entrepreneurial story, so Tracy tells the who, what, when, and how of her journey from idea to finally deciding to launch Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear. Tracy asks Michelle what has been the most challenging, surprising, and best thing on her entrepreneurial journey. Limiting beliefs: we all deal with them, and if we don’t know better, we let them stop us. Tracy asked Michelle what advice she would give herself as she contemplated this business idea. Michelle shares some great advice here for aspiring entrepreneurs. To wrap up the episode, Tracy asks some extra personal questions to help the audience get to know her better. These include something that she is really fired up about, a book that changed her life, and the best advice she has ever received. Whether you are a female farmer looking for better-fitting farm and ranch gear or an aspiring entrepreneur… you will love this episode. *********** RESOURCES Durnin Farm & Ranch Wear: https://dfrwear.ca *********** SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 Concaves™, and the MiniCombine™ - Before chatting about the Bushel Plus products, Tracy asks Marcel to share more about growing up on a multigenerational family farm in Germany, his family’s background, and how he ended up in Canada as a summer student. - Marcel also shares his fascinating farming-related travels to Russia, Brazil, and Australia and how he once again found himself back in Canada. - Throughout his travels and experience farming around the World, Marcel noticed one common denominator when checking for combine wastage: it was time-consuming and incredibly dangerous.  - Relying on his handy nature and generations of handymanship, Marcel started innovating to create a drop pan system that would not require farmers and farm hands to risk their lives to get a sample. - He shares how demand steadily grew, and he knew he was onto something. He shares more about the support he received from farmers and the early days of starting to mass-manufacture the drop pan system. - Marcel walks Tracy and our audience through the smart pan system, MAD concaves, and mini combine systems. How do they work, and how do they add value to a farmer’s operation and harvest efficiency? - Marcel has been heard to use the term “precision harvest.” Tracy asks him to explain the terminology and share more about harvest optimization and how their products are helping farmers reduce operational costs over time and maximize their profit potential during harvest. - Tracy asks Marcel to discuss return on investment as each purchase needs to make financial sense for farmers to purchase it.  - Last but not least, Marcel shares the exciting news about a new service, Harvest Academy, which will launch at the beginning of April. Are you excited to learn how you can put more yield in the bin with the Bushel Plus harvest optimization products? If so, check out their website in the resource links below. RESOURCES Bushel Plus https://bushelplus.ca SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 the overall Canada-wide national value for 2023. - He then shares the results province by province, noting anything surprising. - How did the 2023 values compare to 2022 and 2021? JP shares more. - Tracy asks about interest rates, higher costs, and if they are starting to see farmland purchases cooling. - With elevated interest, higher costs, and lower commodity prices, Tracy asks JP for his thoughts on what the 2024 report will likely reflect. - JP shares his thoughts on interest rates for 2024, fixed versus variable, and what farmers may expect for interest rates over the next ten years. If you are curious about the 2023 FCC FarmLand Values Report, click the show link below to access it. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy Brunet RESOURCES 2023 FCC FarmLand Values Report: https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/economics/farmland-values-report SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up ....................... #agriculture #farming #farm #landvalues Episode 222: Canadian Farmland Values: Exploring Trends and Prices w/JP Gervais

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 attack on farmland. - In this episode, Tracy and Sarah dive deep into five areas of concern regarding property rights. They chat about: - Energy companies: We discuss the forceful use of eminent domain that some states and energy projects have seen in the US. - Conversation programs - Do you have acres enrolled in a conversation program? If so, you won’t want to miss this. - Land trusts - What are land trusts, how do they work, and why are they used? - Endangered Species Act—Do you remember the wolves being released in Colorado? We chat about this heated topic. Are local farmers happy with the wolves being released? What are the dangers? Can this raise endangered species act & property right concerns? Sarah shares horrifying stories about other locations where wolves have been released, the damage they have done to wildlife and livestock, and how residents fear for their pets and their children’s lives. - Natural Asset Companies - What are NACs, and what just happened a few months back? This one is alarming. Sarah shares some final advice for farmers with land in conversation programs or those considering entering their land into conservation programs. You will want to catch this episode if you own or lease government land.  I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did. As farmers, our property rights are critical and Sarah brought some great food for thoughts for our audience. Thanks for tuning in friends, Tracy RESOURCES Wild West Advocacy - https://www.wildwestadvocacy.com SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up Episode 221: Balancing Conservation & Property Rights with Sarah Falen Tate #agriculture #farming #farmer #farm

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 successful and thriving business. - Evan speaks and coaches farmers about the Agri-preneur Mindset. He elaborates more on the thinking, actions, and behaviours accompanying this mindset. - We are headed into a down cycle for the crop sector; now, more than ever, it’s time to act like a business. Evan shares some thoughts about the near future—good and bad, tight times and opportunities. - Agri-preneur farmers show up differently than lifestyle farmers. Evan shares four key areas and insights on strengthening farmers' farming operations. They discuss: 1) Business structures and systems. 2) Income, costs, and driving revenue through side hustles. 3) How they work in the business (roles, hired employees, working on business and not in) 4) Learning and goals This episode has some great takeaways if you want to strengthen your operation and adopt an agri-preneur mindset. Evan is a great speaker with some keen insights on farm business management.  I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Thanks friends, Tracy ..................... RESOURCES Hebert Grain Ventures - https://hebertgrainventures.com Maverick Ag - https://maverickag.com Farmer Coach - https://farmercoach.ca ..................... SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up #agriculture #farming #farmer

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: - Joe shares more about how we become imbalanced and how we respond.  - He shares more information about the energy continuum scale and the stress recovery wheel, two tools he uses with individuals who attend his workshops. - Tracy asks how farmers can manage stress, prevent burnout, and quickly bounce back to healthy levels. Are you looking for ways to feel better? Then this is the episode for you. Joe truly has an inspiring story and it was great having him back on the show to help farmers manage their stress and to achieve peak energy performance. Thanks for tuning in. I hope you enjoyed this episode as much as I did.  Tracy RESOURCES Check out Joe’s website and books here - https://skidrowceo.com SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up Episode 219: Peak Energy Performance For Stressed Farmers #agriculture #farming #mentalhealth

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 wasn’t enough, the national covid pandemic was declared the very next day, adding additional chaos and unknowns to an already devastating time. - Amanda openly shares how frustrating, heartbreaking, and depressing this time was for her.  How she mustered the energy to pull herself out of bed and put one foot in front of the other and start rebuilding their lives. - She shares how her husband lovingly brought scrap metal from the farm junk pile to help her rebuild her gym so that she could refocus and take back some sense of control of her life. - Amanda was amazed and so thankful for the communities that came together in person and online as she openly shared her struggles.  - She was surprised when people started asking her what she was doing for fitness routines. Others struggling with the uncertainties of the pandemic also found themselves looking for an outlet and something to help them build their mental and physical strength. - Amanda reflects on the moment when she changed her Instagram handle from her name to FarmFitMomma and how this started an exciting journey of building her company, viral planking challenges, and her calling to serve the farming community through fitness.  - She shares how fitness truly is the way to take control of your mental and physical health and become the best you. She shares some of her clients' amazing transformations and how many of them have become coaches in her community. - Tracy and Amanda then chat about business. They discuss the most exciting and challenging parts and what has surprised her most about being a business owner. - They finish the fantastic episode with a lightning round of questions, including favorite books, best advice, and more. If you want to hear an episode about tragedy, triumph, passion, and resiliency. Don't miss this episode. Thanks for tuning. I appreciate you spending your time with us. Drop a note in the comments. What did you enjoy most about this conversation? Tracy SHOW RESOURCES FarmFitMomma - https://www.farmfitmomma.com SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up #agriculture #farming #farmer #farm #farmlife #farmers #viral #trending

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 Choice Center to get the details of the European farmer protests.  In this episode, Tracy and Bill speak about: The uprising of farmers across Europe and what has been happening since January 8th when the German farmers declared a week long protest. To provide the whole picture, Bill takes us back to October 2019 when the Dutch Farmers started protesting their government's aggressive environmental goals, which called for a reduction in nitrous oxide and the call for hundreds of farmers to sell their farms to the government to assist the Dutch government in meeting their environmental goals. Flash forward to January 8th of this year as we see the German farmers kick off a week of nationwide protests against "subsidy cuts" or the end of tax breaks, depending on how you view it. Bill shares more. Since January 8th, Europe has seen farmers from country after country rise and join German farmers. Tracy asks Bill why these additional countries joined. In Europe, there is a lot of talk about "the Green New Deal." Bill shares more about how European governments have ambitious environmental goals. He shares how these lofty ideas are impacting farmers. He shares essential information here for anyone watching the European protests. What about North America? There is a lot of talk in Canada and the United States about the environment, climate change, sustainability, ESG, and goals such as the 30% reduction in Nitrous Oxide. Are these stringent environmental policies headed for North America? What do farmers need to know? Last, Tracy asks Bill if he thinks farmers are right to take these actions. If you have been watching the European farm protests and are wondering what exactly is going on and why…this episode is for you.  This was such a valuable episode. If you are a farmer anywhere in the World, please don't miss this episode. Thanks for tuning in, Tracy ................... RESOURCES Consumer Choice Center - https://consumerchoicecenter.org/team/bill-wirtz/ ................... SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 vegan zealots. Somebody needed to speak on behalf of the hard-working farmers and ranchers of America. Trent accepted the challenge. In this episode, Tracy and Trent speak about: He realized very early that consumers were getting bad information about the who, where, and how their food was produced, and he knew it was time to take a stand for our industry. He shares the story of how his show Loos Tales was launched and how the show airs on over 100 stations nationwide today and boasts 3 million listeners on-air and online. His mission? Sharing the message about the people and places in rural America is a step toward re-connecting consumers to their food. Trent has been doing this since long before it was the “cool, foodie” thing to it. Tracy asks Trent about the most significant threats he sees to the agriculture industry. He speaks about the destruction of the energy sector and how he sees a similar trajectory in the agriculture industry with the green agenda. He touches on the 30x30 land grab agenda and encourages farmers and ranchers to know what is happening before it is too late. He references the European farmers and how green agendas have harmed their farming operations and pushed them to unrest. Tracy asks for words of wisdom and encouragement for farmers who see what is happening and may feel overwhelmed when it comes to speaking up for our industry. If you are looking for a straight-talk episode. Look no further. Trent shares his passion, concerns, and hopes for the industry we all love so much. Thanks so much for tuning into this episode! I would love to hear your thoughts on the episode. Do you share these concerns with Trent?  Tracy ............................... Show Resources   DEDICATED TO BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN AMERICA   Learn More Here ............................... SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 ground. They discuss: Who 20/20 Seed Labs is and how they help producers maximize their yield by testing the seed before it’s put in the ground. They discuss getting your seed field ready and the available tests, including germ, vigor, disease screen, and other testing services. After discussing the tests, what can be detected, and the value of seed testing, Tracy asks Moses about seed testing as a best business practice. Should this be done when a problem is suspected or as a routine business practice on all seed before it hits the soil. Moses does a fantastic job of keeping it simple and explaining the difference between traditional and molecular testing and the value each test brings farmers. They discuss common misconceptions about seed testing within the farming industry. Tracy gets straight to the bottom line with a question on return on investment (ROI). Moses addresses how testing delivers a return on investment for producers when they are looking at meeting agronomic and yield goals in their farming operation. Tracy and Moses then discuss the who, what, where, and how of getting your seed tested. Know your seed! Get your seed tested at an accredited lab before you put it into the ground to ensure maximum results. ............................... Show Resources Excellence in Accredited Seed Testing Services Learn More ............................... SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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: How we are going through a period of roller-coaster economics and what this means for producers He shares the most significant opportunities he sees for agriculture producers right now. Dr. David Kohl then shares a 30,000-foot view of what he sees as the biggest threats to agriculture now and in the very near future. Dr. Kohl is known to include a slide in his presentations about “Black Swan” events. Tracy asks him to share more about a black swan event and if he sees anything looming on the horizon. He answers and then shares how he is worried about a Gray Rhino event. What’s that, you may ask? Tune in to find out… What are some of the biggest mistakes he sees agriculture producers making? He shares his thoughts. With each year, the World and farming become more volatile. Tracy asks Dr. Kohl what he thinks producers should do to make their operation the strongest it can be. Tracy asks Dr. Kohl the lightning round of questions to help our audience get to know him better. Listen to his top book recommendations, the best life advice he has received, and words of wisdom for our audience. This episode is incredibly valuable for producers interested in what the future may hold and how they can best prepare their farming operations. Don’t miss this episode. SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 drones began and why he sees them as a powerful tool for farming operations. He shares more information about the types and models of drones he carries. Felix shares the three main uses of drones and walks Tracy and the audience through what they need to know in each area.  Elevation mapping Crop health checks Application drones  With each use, he shares more about what you can apply, run time, volume, drone needed, and other important information that producers need to know. He speaks about what is legal and what is illegal to apply. He shares guidelines on drone sizing and at what point you are required to get an operator’s license. Felix shares his thoughts on the return on investment when purchasing a drone for your farming operation. He provides real-life examples of how drones are used and how they come to the rescue on farming operations to remedy problems, prevent loss, and get things done in conditions and locations that typical equipment may not be able to reach. If you want to learn more about drones, tune into this episode and visit Felix’s company website, where they sell drones for Canadian farming operations. Thanks so much for tuning in friends, Tracy RESOURCES AgDrone by Ag Business & Crop Inc. https://agdrone.ca SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 confident “agriculture policy” as the biggest threat to agriculture in the future. Are environmentalism and climate activism the new religion? Damian shares that the most pronounced threat to North American agriculture is the regulatory environment, and the pressure comes mainly from environmentalism. The Climate crusade/alarmism/catastrophe movement has wheels, and it's getting traction. He speaks about how the "end of the World" due to climate change has been fear-mongered for decades, and they keep moving the doomsday deadline.  Damian speaks about how the media and government are using the climate crusaders to push the movement further to justify creating additional legislation within and outside the agriculture industry. Damian speaks about California and the Netherlands as prime examples of the green movement legislating farmers out of business. Does the government want to control the food? Why are they trying to remove agriculture from California, the Netherlands, and locations around the World? He shares his thoughts. Is it the consumer that wants more legislation? Damian says no, but it’s pretty clear the government does. Are we feeding a growing population, or is the population in decline? The answer may surprise you. So, how can agriculture better share our story to counter these environmental movements? The NRA (National Rifle Association) has only a few million members, comparable to agriculture, but Damian says they are fantastic at advocating. Why? They stay on message, and they know how to fight. It needs to be personal and emotional. He ends with a few positive thoughts to encourage farmers. As always, every movement/trend is on a pendulum, and the environmental movement will return to normal once food availability, affordability, and freedom of choice impact the consumer. Then, the consumer will wake up and start to push back. If you want an episode that challenges the status quo, buckle up and tune into this entertaining and informative episode. Thanks for tuning in friends. It means the World to me. Tracy ........................ SHOW RESOURCES Connect with Damian and check out his podcast, YouTube channel and books. https://damianmason.com SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up

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 decades-long battle with the government over land and water rights started her on this journey of protecting farmers and their property rights. Margaret explains that the 30 x 30 program is a plan advanced by radical environmental activists to permanently protect 30% of America’s land and oceans by 2030. The program is being advanced by the Biden Administration through Executive Order 14008, “Tackling the Climate Crisis at Home and Abroad” (86 Fed. Reg. 7,619), signed January 27, 2021. Margaret explains that this is happening worldwide. She mentions Canada’s land grab goals and refers to what is happening in the Netherlands, with governments forcefully buying out Dutch farmers in the name of the environment. She explains that while their goal is 30% by 2030, their ultimate goal is to eventually “protect” 50% of land and oceans. She shares how they plan to achieve this and where they are on their mission towards 30%. Tracy asks Margaret to get 101 and explain what conservation easements are. What is the typical length of conservation program commitments? What is the government doing with monuments? Tracy asks Margaret to connect the dots on the dangers of farmers signing their land to conservation organizations. She shares eye-opening information about the Conservation Reserve Program (CRP). Did you know that the government has kept the program under the same name all this time but has been quietly changing the name and the program's purpose behind the scenes? This point is very important. Did you know that if your land is part of the CRP program, it enables a federal nexus to be applied to your land? Why is this important? Private property is safe from the Endangered Species Act, BUT as soon as your land is part of these programs and government dollars are received on your land…this creates the nexus and means that your land now falls under the Endangered Species Act. Why is this important? This puts your property rights and land usage at risk if the government deems your land inhabited by an endangered species. Do you think it is impossible to have your land declared unusable due to endangered species? Tracy gives a horrifying example of this happening within her area when a protected species of orchids was found in Southeast Manitoba. The farmers were threatened with a $50,000 fine and ultimately prevented from ever using their land again. Tracy asks Margaret about the ultimate dangers behind this 30x30 land grab. Margaret answers with a sobering wake-up call and call to action on property rights, freedoms, and liberty. If you are a farmer renting or owning land in the United States, Canada, or anywhere around the World, do yourself and your property rights a favour and watch this episode.  I really hope you find this information and episode as eye opening as I did. Drop a note in the comments. I would love to hear your thoughts! Thanks for tuning in friends, Tracy .......................................... RESOURCES American Stewards of Liberty - https://stop30x30.americanstewards.us SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up #farmland #agriculture #farmlife #farming #farmer #farmers #farmersprotest #dutchfarmers #germanfarmers

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, Tracy and Jake discuss: Why Jake started his advocating journey with his blog titled “A Year In The Life Of A Farmer.” They chat about how our industry narrative has changed from farmers advocating to the public about food safety to what appears to be a new tidal wave of sustainable agriculture narratives and initiatives. Is the agriculture industry becoming the poster child for the green/climate/sustainable movement? Is this a good thing? They dive into agriculture policy and discuss a few key policies that have many farmers concerned. They start with the 30% fertilizer reduction by 2030. They discuss the carbon tax and the recent bill c234. Last but not least, they discuss climate change. Jake wrote a blog post title “Climate Change is Not the Apocalypse,” and he shares this thoughts and research on agriculture and climate change. Tracy asks Jake what keeps him up at night and what his mission is with his blog, advocacy, and speaking engagements. It can all seem overwhelming for many farmers, like the cards are stacked against us in the conversation about our industry, work, and livelihood. What can farmers do if they want to make a difference? It’s hard to know where to start. Jake shares his experience and thoughts on where farmers can start. If you are a farmer and have sincere concerns about the recent interest in agriculture, you will not want to miss this episode.  Thanks for tuning, Tracy .................................. RESOURCES Jake’s blog - “A Year In The Life Of A Farmer” https://thelifeofafarmer.com SIGN UP If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to sign up as an Insider so that you are first to know about all-new Impact Farming episodes, Expert Corner Segments, fantastic contests, and new promotions https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show/sign-up #agriculture #farming #farm #farmer #farmlife #ag #agpodcast #farmers #farmbusiness #dairyfarm #johndeere #viral #youtuber #farmersprotest #dutchfarmers ...............................  

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 with the resources they already have. In this episode, Tracy and Kelly speak about: Why leadership for farmers? Kelly shares more about the “National Farm Leadership Program” and its goals. Tracy asks the million-dollar question, “Why coaching for farmers?” Kelly shares his thoughts, experiences, and the science behind professional leader development and coaching for farmers. Kelly and Tracy have a casual conversation about getting unstuck, greater personal happiness, knowing how to shift your behaviour to impact your life and your relationship with others, and so much more. The 2024 “National Farm Leadership Program” is about to launch. Kelly shares more information on this year’s program and encourages anyone interested to reach out before the fast-approaching application deadline ends on January 18, 2024. Kelly wraps the episode up by sharing wisdom on the power of coaching too unlock our true abilities and show up as the best version of ourselves in our lives. Are you interested in improving your personal/family relationships, growing your farm operation, and achieving results you haven’t seen before? If so, you will not want to miss this episode. ............................... Show Resources National Farm Leadership Program - Learn More ...............................

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 fascinating one. In today’s chat: Jacob shares his life story that started in Mexico and involves an exciting movie-like immigration story from Mexico to the USA and then eventually from the United States to Alberta, Canada, where he now resides. Jacob shares how his family started with just a few cows, rented land, and grew his operation into a substantial feedlot operation with 30 employees. He shares about significant challenges, nearly calling it quits a few times, and the wins he has experienced over the years. Jacob shares about his family, personal tragedy, and how one tragic event, while devastating, has strengthened him, his relationships, and his faith. Tracy asks Jacob about the threats and opportunities he sees in the agriculture industry. Jacob shares his thoughts on what the agriculture industry should/could be doing differently. Tracy and Jacob wrap the episode up with a lightening round of personal questions, including books that have changed his life, the best and worst advice he has received, and what advice he would give the next generation looking to start farming. You will not want to miss Jacob’s unbelievable story of faith, perseverance, and a love of agriculture. ............................... Show Resources Author: Jocko Willink Book Title: Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win Author: Stephen Covery Book Title: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People ...............................

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", plant-based “meats,” and the list goes on and on. Being in the public eye, and the constant uncertainty that comes from being in the spotlight, has many farmers concerned about the future of farming. Tracy and Chrissy tackle many of these subjects in a great conversation about policy and its growing impact on agriculture. In this episode: Chrissy shares more about her platform, her mission, and why agriculture policy has become an ever-increasing passion for her personally and professionally. She shares more about American Agri Women, her involvement, and the work this group of amazing women is doing to represent the best interests of the agriculture industry with our elected officials. Tracy and Chrissy chat about how there are several agriculture policies with growing momentum right now and how many of these policies are not even on the radar for most farmers. In this episode, Chrissy focuses on four policies that every farmer should know about. Have you heard of ESGs? Many farmers have not. ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, and Chrissy shares how this impacts our industry. As farmers, the land is near and dear to our hearts; without it, we cannot farm. Chrissy shares more about property and water rights policies and encroachments that have been and are currently making waves in the USA and around the World. For anyone involved in the agriculture industry, it is no surprise when Chrissy shares that there is an attack on animal agriculture. Between PETA, vegans, and other animal rights activists…animal agriculture has been in the public eye for many years. However, Chrissy goes on to share that our current threats may be coming from within the government. You will not want to miss this. Last but not least are fertilizer restrictions. This topic made headlines a while back with the government’s declaration that farmers must reduce their fertilizer usage by 30%. While the conversation seems to have died down for now, this battle is far from over. Chrissy shares some final parting thoughts on agriculture policy and whether or not farmers should be concerned. She also shares a few tips for farmers if they want to learn more or get involved. If you are a farmer, you don’t want to miss this episode. ............................... Show Resources                www.northamericanag.com www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhLbIXA7q6I www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGIpC54FAs www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCGIpC54FAs

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 portions, and when payments are due. With loans due in January, farmers must come up with the money. He shares a few options for repaying these loans if the money is not in the bank. Second, on Art’s radar is the increased cost of borrowing. He speaks about interest rates and how this is impacting farmers. We know interest rates make a huge difference. Art reviews an example of $1 million over 25 years at 4% or 7% and the difference in payments. The difference truly is staggering. They dive deeper into the discussion on interest rates for farmers who are looking at new loans or who have renewals coming up. He speaks to high interest and cash flow concerns. Art has a tool to help producers with financial planning. He shares the details. If CEBA loans or interest rates are on your mind, you won’t want to miss this episode. ............................... Show Resources   www.AJLConsulting.com