This week's guest has had a very successful career in the ag industry and has been a great role model to many younger members of the workforce. Ken Currah has held roles in ag retail, the seed business, and now in crop protection with BASF. He shares traits that have helped him build and maintain lasting relationships with customers over the years and provides suggestions for newcomers in the industry. We spend the second half of the interview discussing Ken's other passion, woodworking. A few years ago he started K & K Wood Co. with his son. They make truly unique and beautiful wood piece ..read more

This episode features Jodie Aldred, owner of Jodie Aldred Photography. Jodie grew up on a farm in southwestern Ontario and has always had a love for capturing moments around the farm with her iPhone. She held various jobs within the ag sector including GPS equipment and agronomy but found her passion in photography and capturing the authenticity of farm life. Jodie shares her journey of building her business and some tips for folks starting out.  ..read more

This week’s guest has played a very influential role in Ontario agriculture. From research and extension to newsletters and equipment demonstrations - Patrick Lynch is a household name in the farming community. Pat has provided guidance to farmers across the province as well as mentorship to the next generation of industry professionals. We discuss Pat’s vast career, covering the highlights and some of the learning curves!  ..read more

Thinking of building a new barn or expanding an existing one? You’ve come to the right place! Greg Boon with Agri-Solve Inc. shares many important considerations for building a correct nutrient management plan or strategy.  ..read more

Jerry Winnicki has spent the majority of his career working closely with growers in the Niagara Peninsula. Not only is he a trusted advisor but many farmers can call Jerry a friend. This dynamic has led Jerry to organize farm tours around the world with several farmers and their spouses. Jerry gives an overview of the destinations that they have traveled to, how to keep the trips spontaneous from year to year, and what to look for in a travel guide.  ..read more

On this episode Michelle interviews Chris Olbach, Area Agronomist with Pioneer. Chris' passion for research led him to the Ottawa Valley where he works to bridge the gap between R&D and local farmers. Chris discusses some of his personal projects as well as those with IMPACT and how he has embraced technology in his role.  ..read more

Playing with cover crops or "less conventional" methods of farming can be challenging as we are still learning what works and what doesn't. Here are a few of my experience from the growing season on planting green, cover crops in a livestock rotation, and broadcast wheat.  ..read more

Today’s thoughts are based on what I’ve been seeing in corn fields and IP soybeans fields over the last few weeks! Networking and drawing from others’ experiences can really help to improve control of problem weeds on your farm. Don’t miss the window to take care of some tough perennials in your corn crop ..read more

I have worked in both precision ag equipment and helped growers on the agronomic side develop zones and prescriptions. Here are a few of my own thoughts on getting started into site specific management on your farm, even if you aren’t 100% ready.  ..read more

It’s a season of change! This episode is a little shorter, a little more raw, with a little more noise in the background - and oh ya, it’s just me! A few thoughts on spring burndowns and managing volunteer wheat.  ..read more