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Podcast by AFSC
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Learn about the factors pushing crop insurance premiums higher in 2022. Emmet Hanrahan, Vice President Innovation, discusses premiums for the upcoming growing season and the factors that influence insurance premiums and some options for producers to mitigate these changes.
In this episode Tracy Jouan - AFSC Vice President Insurance, AgriStability, & Livestock Price Insurance and Darryl Kay - AFSC CEO discuss how the 2021 extreme weather affected producers across the province, and what effects that will have on AFSC's insurance programs in the future.
Ed Ten Hove and Emmet Hanrahan, Vice President - Product Innovation at AFSC, talk through some of the common questions about phase two of the AgriRecovery initiative. More information is available here: https://afsc.ca/
On this episode of the AFSC Podcast, Ed sits down with Geoff Brown, Dean of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at Lakeland College.
On this episode of the AFSC Podcast, Ed sits down with James Benkie - Dean of the Werklund School of Agriculture Technology at Olds College.
In this episode of the AFSC Podcast, we chat with Byrne Cook of Lethbridge College. Byrne discusses the ever-changing world of Ag education, learning during the pandemic, and the importance of getting hands-on experience.
In this episode, AFSC podcast host Ed Ten Hove speaks with Leona Staples of the Jungle Farm. Leona discusses her journey to the Jungle Farm, women in agriculture, and what it is like to win the prestigious 2021 Influential Women in Canadian Agriculture award.
On this episode of the AFSC Podcast, we talk about the changes to the AgriStability program with Steve Funk of MNP. There are significant changes to the program and producers can find out how they apply to their operations.
In episode 10 of the AFSC Podcast, we interview Jesse Cole - head of the Innovation team at AFSC. Jesse shares some insights on the future of Ag in our region and the future of Ag insurance.
In part two of our interview with Lesley Kelly we continue the important conversation around mental health. Lesley Kelly of High Heels & Canola Fields and Do More Agriculture joins us for this interview.
In this episode Lesley outlines some of the resources that exist to assist with mental health challenges as well as some strategies to help keep mental wellness top of mind.
We have two new episodes to close out 2020- this two part interview is on a very important topic, in agriculture and for this time of year: mental health.
Lesley Kelly of High Heels & Canola Fields and Do More Agriculture joins us for this interview and shares her family's story of mental health, as well as important resources and tips that can be useful to anyone. COVID-19 has put a strain on most people and Lesley shares some important resources and tips that can be useful to anyone dealing with their mental health or the mental health of loved ones.
We chat with John Guelly, Chair of Alberta Canola Board of Directors and AFSC client. John farms near Westlock and shares his thoughts on risk management as an Alberta producer, the challenges the agriculture industry saw in 2020 and some of the things Alberta Canola is doing for its members.
In this episode we continue our chat with Gerard Oosterhuis and his daughter Kara Oosterhuis who farm near Bow Island, Alberta. Running a multi-generational farm brings a variety of experiences and perspectives to our conversation. In part two of our interview with Gerard and Kara we discuss succession planning, the importance of mental health in agriculture, and their roles within the ag industry.
In this episode we chat with Gerard Oosterhuis and his daughter Kara Oosterhuis who farm near Bow Island, Alberta. Running a multi-generational farm brings a variety of experiences and perspectives to our conversation. In part one of our interview with Gerard and Kara we discuss how their year went- even among some unusual times due to COVID-19- and get their insights on risk management for their operation and the challenges and risks they face when making decisions for the long-term success of their farm and their family.
We’re kicking off our second installment of our podcast series with a special guest, AFSC’s new CEO Darryl Kay. Darryl has been with AFSC for almost ten years, and served in a number of different capacities at AFSC, including interim CEO in 2017. We’re excited to share this conversation with Darryl with Alberta producers and industry groups to highlight some of his key areas of focus for AFSC and learn about the direction AFSC is headed under his guidance.
In our third episode we take a close look at the 2020 Canada Alberta Fed Cattle Feed Cost Offset Initiative, specifically we dive into details on the bid set aside component of this AgriRecovery initiative. Daniel Graham and Michael Vadnais of AFSC join us to talk about the purpose of the initiative and particulars such as eligibility, the bidding process and more. Visit AFSC.ca/AgriStability for more information on this AgriRecovery initiative.
In our second episode we’re talking with Kelly Smith Fraser, chair of Alberta Beef Producers. 2020 has posed unique challenges to the cattle industry in Alberta, with the impact of COVID-19 and corresponding volatile markets and threats of international trade disruptions. Kelly gives some insights into the importance of the Western Livestock Price Insurance Program (WLPIP) and how this producer-driven program can play a key role in managing the risks in your cattle operation.
Welcome to the AFSC Podcast! Our first episode looks at the unique risks facing Alberta producers in 2020, amidst COVID-19 and challenging markets. We speak with Steve Funk, CPA, CA, director of Farm Income Programs at MNP, about the challenges farmers are facing right now and the risk mitigation strategies they can use to protect their bottom line.
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