Dentons Agribusiness Podcast Series

In episode 14, Dr. Mark Redmond, CEO of Results Driven Agriculture Research (RDAR) joins us to explore how their initiatives and data enable Alberta producers to thrive. Dr. Redmond shares how RDAR contributes to agriculture research in the province for both crops and livestock, from developing seeds to processing food products for the end consumer.

In episode 13, Fiona Briody introduces the On-Farm Climate Action Fund (OFCAF), intended to reduce emissions, support production efficiencies, foster sustainability and resiliency on farm operations.

In episode 12, we interview Luke Silinski who is working to get agriculture technology education in the hands and homes of rural and underserved kids across Canada.

In episode 11, Jon Neutens, Vice President of Agriculture at ATB, shares AgTech insights touching on innovations, using data, and optimizing the industry’s value chain.

In episode 10, Alison Jackson, EY Managing Partner in Calgary, reviews the technologies being used in the agriculture sector, the array of challenges, and the solutions the industry and entrepreneurs are leveraging.

In episode 9 of the Agribusiness podcast, lawyers Stephen Lloyd, James Proctor and Ryan Holland provide an overview of what you need to know about investing in agricultural lands in Québec.

Episode 8 features Sheamus MacDonald, Co-founder of Sedna Technologies, winner of our 2021 AgTech Pitch Competition. Sheamus talks about the cool and unique devices his company has developed to help the live seafood industry operate more efficiently through data capture technologies. More information about Sedna Technologies can be found here.

Episode 7 features Sasha Musij, Director, Agribusiness & Agrifood Market Development at ATB Financial, a financial institution and Crown corporation wholly owned by the Province of Alberta. In episode 7 we chat about the trends and challenges many Canadian producers are facing as the industry evolves and adapts to meet the needs of a growing world population. ATB Financial has a large agriculture team that provides business support and financing solutions to the agribusiness and agri-food sectors in Alberta. More information about ATB Financial agriculture financing products can be found here. Sash Musij can be contacted directly at: [email protected]

Episode 6 features Angela Santiago, co-founder and CEO of The Little Potato Company, a world leading producer of Creamer potatoes. Angela and her father started the company in 1996 and has grown the company to over 400 employees supplying grocery stores across the U.S. and Canada. In this episode Angela talks about her journey through entrepreneurship and shares her insights on the agri-food industry. More information about The Little Potato Company can be found at www.littlepotatoes.com

Episode 5 features Keith Hennel, Partner and lead of our Tax group in Edmonton. Many operators in the farming community have said that Canadian tax law involving intergenerational transfer of business assets unintentionally put family members at a disadvantage compared to third parties when it comes to sale of business assets. Bill C208 is a private members bill that passed Senate approval on June 22, 2021 that attempts to address the tax law around intergenerational transfer of business assets. You can find Keith’s contact information here.