
Impact Farming
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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..
Impact Farming
3d ago
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.
Key Topics:
- The importance of transition planning for farm families
- How Farm Family Legacy Videos capture the farm’s history
- Why documenting your farm’s legacy is such a beautiful gift
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Impact Farming
1w ago
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.
Key Topics:
• Why Hybrid Rye is Gaining Attention: Why it’s becoming a popular choice for producers.
• Nutritional Benefits: How hybrid rye compares to wheat and barley in terms of nutrient density and digestibility.
• Economic Advantages: How it improves ROI and saves costs for feeding opera ..read more
Impact Farming
1w ago
In this episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy sits down with Heather Venenga, a financial advisor from Watertown, South Dakota, and the author of Protect Your Pack and Your Den!. They dive deep into the complexities of farm succession planning, discussing how farmers can achieve fair and equal in transition planning without risking the family legacy.
Heather offers invaluable insights into the common stumbling blocks farmers face when planning for the future of their farm, including the challenge of balancing fairness among heirs. They touch on practical solutions and how to avoid making c ..read more
Impact Farming
2w ago
In this BOOK REVIEW episode of The Impact Farming Show, Tracy dives into Spencer Johnson's thought-provoking parable, Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You—At Work and in Life.
Tracy unpacks the timeless wisdom in this powerful book that teaches us how to stay calm, find success, and maintain peace, even in the most challenging times.
This book is especially relevant to the farming community because of its exploration of life's cyclical and unpredictable nature—much like agriculture itself. Farming is a business where you can pour your heart/blood/sweat/tears into you ..read more
Impact Farming
2w ago
Guests: Colin Tanner and Chad Yanchycki
In this week’s insightful interview, Tracy sits down with Colin Tanner and Chad Yanchycki of FP Genetics to discuss the latest in wheat and durum 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’ wheat and durum varieties unique and why farmers should consider these seeds for their operations ..read more
Impact Farming
2w ago
In this episode, Tracy interviews financial advisor Heather Venenga about the essentials of wills and trusts in farm succession planning. Heather explains when a will is enough, when a trust might be needed, and the difference between revocable and irrevocable trusts. Plus, learn about using corporations and shares as an alternative way to pass down your farm.
Heather also shares the biggest mistakes farmers make and offers valuable advice on how to avoid them.
? **Key Topics:**
- Wills vs. Trusts
- Revocable & Irrevocable Trusts
- Corporations & Shar ..read more
Impact Farming
3w ago
Guest: Chris Churko, CEO of FP Genetics
In this episode, Tracy interviews Chris Churko, CEO of FP Genetics, about the company's mission to help Canadian farmers grow higher-yielding and resilient crops. Chris shares insights into FP Genetics’ history, the challenges farmers face with seed selection, and how their innovative varieties address climate adaptability, disease resistance, and yield potential.
? Key Topics Include:
The history and mission of FP Genetics
How FP Genetics tests seeds across Western Canada’s diverse climates
The role of farmer feedback in seed development
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Impact Farming
3w ago
In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Darin Nooren, an Insurance & Investment Advisor at Nooren Financial, to discuss the critical topic of farm transition planning.
As the landscape of family farms continues to evolve, fair and equal between farming and non farming children has become a complex and often contentious issue. Darin shares his personal experiences and insights into the challenges farm families face when planning for the future and how insurance can play a key role in making transition planning successful.
Key Topics Include:
Darin reflects on growing up in Southern On ..read more
Impact Farming
1M ago
The Future Leader - The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership with Patti Durand
In this week’s episode, Tracy sits down with Patti Durand, author of The Future Leader – The Successor's Guide to Family Business Leadership, to discuss the vital role of successors in family businesses and how they can navigate the complexities of leadership transitions.
Patti speaks about her book that has been written to share insights on how to prepare the next generation of leaders, why these transitions are so difficult, and how to navigate crucial conversations with parents.
Wheth ..read more
Impact Farming
1M ago
In this episode, Tracy speaks with Kenny Piecharka, the Country Manager at KWS Seeds Canada, Ltd. about the company’s deep-rooted history, its expansion into the Canadian market, and the unique benefits of hybrid rye in modern agriculture. We dive into KWS’s innovative approach to sustainable farming, the role of PollenPLUS® technology in improving rye production, and how hybrid rye is shaping the future of livestock feed and forage systems. Kenny also shares insights into how KWS is supporting Canadian farmers and what they can expec ..read more