Impact Farming

We are proud to be celebrating The Impact Farming Show's 4th Anniversary. To celebrate, we are counting down and rebroadcasting the TOP 5 episodes from season 4. This week we are excited to bring you our 5th highest listened to and watched episode titled "Sweat Equity on The Farm". Originally aired almost 1 year ago on September 1, 2021 - Tracy interviewed Andrea De Groot and Joel Bokenfohr, Ag Transition Specialists with Farm Credit Canada. So just what is sweat equity on the farm and why is it important to know and understand? You'll have to tune into this episode to find out. ................................................

In this episode, Tracy speaks to Andrea De Groot and Joel Bokenfohr about "Sweat Equity on The Farm." Are you part of a family farm and unsure how to handle sweat equity on your operation? If so, you will not want to miss this episode where Tracy, Andrea, and Joel chat about:

• What sweat equity is and why it comes into play on family farm operations.
• They discuss how sweat equity can create a larger problem over time.
• Andrea and Joel share some sweat equity guidelines when bringing new family members into the farm business.
• They chat about sweat equity and how the conversation may change depending on the stage of the business and the age of the next generation(s).
• Andrea and Joel share examples of sweat equity scenarios they have run into.

Whether you are the farm founder or generation two (three or four), Andrea and Joel provide some great insight on how to handle sweat equity on the family farm.

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Show Resources

To learn more about Dick Wittman, his free resources, or his Building Effective Farm Management Systems Guidebook that is available for purchase, please visit: https://wittmanconsulting.com

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SHOW RESOURCES

FCC Transition Knowledge - https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/knowledge/transition.html

FCC Advisory Services - https://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/resources/transition-planning.html

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This week's segment continues our "Innovation in Agriculture" limited series. Today we have Ian Clifford from FuelPositive speaking to Tracy about their innovative green ammonia production system. Have you heard of FuelPositive? If not, you are in for a treat. FuelPositive's containerized, on-site green ammonia production system is a perfect solution for decentralizing production and reducing reliance on foreign-controlled supply chains. Beyond decarbonizing the production of ammonia, our containerized, modular and scalable system liberates farmers from the supply chain problems of the past and offers both energy and food security. The green ammonia is produced on-site, where it is used. End users will have energy security and a reliable supply of green ammonia when they need it, in the amount they need, and at a steady, affordable price that they control. Our "plant-in-a-box" will be easy and quick set-up, stop and re-start, with near-zero maintenance requirements over years of use. Curious? Tune into this episode to hear all about this new technology, how it works, its costs, and some additional innovations they are looking to launch in the new future.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Fuel Positive

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In this week's segment, we are launching the first episode of our "Innovation in Agriculture" limited series. To launch the series, we have Dr. Joy Agnew from Olds College speaking to Tracy about developing the "Farms Of The Future." With their College mission of "Transforming agriculture for a better world", Joy shares how everything they do at Olds is done to advance all aspects of the agriculture industry. In this episode, Tracy and Joy discuss:

• Why and when Olds college decided to place a strong focus on agriculture tech and data?
• The importance of ag-tech and data as it relates to producers and the industry.
• Their three-pillared approach to ag-tech and data includes educational opportunities, their Smart Farm, and their AgSmart ag-tech event.
• Joy expands on these pillars. The College provides training for farmers and industry, the Smart Farm tests new products and solutions, and then the AgSmart event brings these innovations to the field for the agriculture industry to learn about and witness in action.

If you are interested in new technology and maximizing your farm data…. you will want to tune into this episode and learn about the great work that Olds College is doing to advance the "Farms Of The Future."

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SHOW RESOURCES

Upcoming 2022 AgSmart Event: August 9 & 10th, 2022 - https://agsmartolds.ca

Olds College - https://www.oldscollege.ca

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Michael Langemeier about "Making Decisions In An Extremely Volatile Price Environment." The times we are facing are unprecedented with concerns of war, supply shortage, supply chain issues, and weather concerns, just to name a few. Making decisions in the best of times can be challenging; now, throwing in multiple unpredictable factors becomes even more challenging. Join Tracy and Michael as they discuss:

• The challenges that farmers are facing heading into summer 2022.
  • How farmers are facing some hard decisions in these volatile times. Michael speaks to these challenges.
  • Michael shares the importance of taking extra time around making decisions and how to make decisions in a highly volatile price environment. They speak about short-term and long-term decisions.

Are you looking for some guidance for these challenging times? If so, you will not want to miss this episode.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Purdue University - https://ag.purdue.edu/department/agecon/extension/extension-resources.html

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In this week's episode, Tracy chats with David Derwin about "Grain Marketing in Our Current Environment." This conversation is a follow-up (Part 2) to their discussion from earlier in the year. Are you excited yet uncertain about marketing your grain in 2022? If so, you are not alone in this. It's a shaky year. Farmers have a lot on their minds, including; late planting, the Ukraine war, skyrocketing costs, and more. In this conversation, David and Tracy do a June update to discuss what is going on and how grain marketing decisions will be affected by spring and ongoing events. Are you looking for some insight into grain marketing in 2022? If so, you will want to tune into this segment as David addresses these concerns and shares his thoughts on grain marketing strategies for the coming year. If you are a grain producer, you will not want to miss this episode.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Are you looking to catch part 1 of this conversation? These episodes stand-alone but compliment each. Please feel free to watch in any order. (PART 1) IF 164: "Grain Marketing in Our Current Environment" w/ David Derwin

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In this week's program, Tracy speaks with Tom Field about "Leaving The Covid Cave…Let's Get Life Back To Normal Already." For many in agriculture, the pandemic did not impact us on a day-to-day level the same as it did for urban individuals; however, when it comes to life, personal relationships, and community involvement…many individuals were impacted greatly. After two years, it's time that we step forward, leave the covid cave, and get life back to normal again. In this episode, Tracy and Tom chat about:

• Taking action to reclaim authority – Small steps are fine…just continue to move forward towards something.
• Acknowledging the residual impacts of the last two years when it comes to stress, fatigue, grief, etc., and the importance of moving towards health and wellness.
• Getting past fear while acknowledging the challenges; don't let a culture of fear set up shop in your brain, in your family, or on the farm. This is so important!
• Tom shares his formula for helping individuals get back to normal: Reengage – interact – connect – socialize.
• The power of learning new knowledge as a way to move yourself forward when you don't know how.

Tom's message is that we cannot continue to retreat…we need to physically and mentally leave the covid cave. It's time to get back to living life again. Give yourself permission as no one else will. Tom shares some AMAZING insights in this episode, and I have a feeling that this message is THE message that everyone needs to hear right now.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Here is the song that Tom mentions towards the end of the episode. He hopes you enjoy the song… (click on the image below)

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The final 5 Personality type segments of the Farm Marketer Enneagram series are now here…. Did you catch the main episode? If not, it's highly recommended to watch the main episode before watching each of the individual personality type segments. In this introduction episode, Tracy chats with Louise Sanders from The Stress Experts about all things Enneagram. They cover what the Enneagram is, how it works, and the main benefits of knowing this personality typing system. If you missed last week's introduction episode, you can access it HERE

This personality is characterized as…

The Easygoing, Self-Effacing Type:

• Receptive
• Reassuring
• Agreeable and
• Complacent

Nines are accepting, trusting, and stable. They are usually creative, optimistic, and supportive, but can also be too willing to go along with others to keep the peace. They want everything to go smoothly and be without conflict, but they can also tend to be complacent, simplifying problems and minimizing anything upsetting. They typically have problems with inertia and stubbornness. At their Best: indomitable and all-embracing, they are able to bring people together and heal conflicts. Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, tune into today's episode where Tracy and Louise explore the type 9 personality type.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Are you interested in finding out and learning more about YOUR Enneagram type? If so, please connect with The Stress Experts for your 1 to 1 personalized session.

The Stress Experts - https://www.thestressexperts.com

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The final 5 Personality type segments of the Farm Marketer Enneagram series are now here…. Did you catch the main episode? If not, it's highly recommended to watch the main episode before watching each of the individual personality type segments. In this introduction episode, Tracy chats with Louise Sanders from The Stress Experts about all things Enneagram. They cover what the Enneagram is, how it works, and the main benefits of knowing this personality typing system. If you missed last week's introduction episode, you can access it HERE

This personality is characterized as…

The Powerful, Dominating Type:

• Self-Confident
• Decisive
• Willful and
• Confrontational

Eights are self-confident, strong, and assertive. Protective, resourceful, straight-talking, and decisive, but can also be ego-centric and domineering. Eights feel they must control their environment, especially people, sometimes becoming confrontational and intimidating. Eights typically have problems with their tempers and with allowing themselves to be vulnerable. At their Best: self- mastering, they use their strength to improve others' lives, becoming heroic, magnanimous, and inspiring.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, tune into today's episode where Tracy and Louise explore the type 8 personality type. Also, be sure to tune into tomorrow's segment, where we unveil the next personality type.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Are you interested in finding out and learning more about YOUR Enneagram type? If so, please connect with The Stress Experts for your 1 to 1 personalized session.

The Stress Experts - https://www.thestressexperts.com

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Great news... the final 5 Personality type segments of the Farm Marketer Enneagram series are now here…. Did you catch the main episode? If not, it's highly recommended to watch the main episode before watching each of the individual personality type segments. In this introduction episode, Tracy chats with Louise Sanders from The Stress Experts about all things Enneagram. They cover what the Enneagram is, how it works, and the main benefits of knowing this personality typing system. If you missed last week's introduction episode, you can access it HERE

This personality is characterized as…

The Busy, Variety-Seeking Type:

• Spontaneous
• Versatile
• Acquisitive and
• Scattered

Sevens are extroverted, optimistic, versatile, and spontaneous. Playful, high-spirited, and practical, they can also misapply their many talents, becoming over-extended, scattered, and undisciplined. They constantly seek new and exciting experiences, but can become distracted and exhausted by staying on the go. They typically have problems with impatience and impulsiveness. At their Best: they focus their talents on worthwhile goals, becoming appreciative, joyous, and satisfied.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, tune into today's episode where Tracy and Louise explore the type 7 personality type. Also, be sure to tune into tomorrow's segment, where we unveil the next personality type.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Are you interested in finding out and learning more about YOUR Enneagram type? If so, please connect with The Stress Experts for your 1 to 1 personalized session.

The Stress Experts - https://www.thestressexperts.com

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The final 5 Personality type segments of the Farm Marketer Enneagram series are now here…. Did you catch the main episode? If not, it's highly recommended to watch the main episode before watching each of the individual personality type segments. In this introduction episode, Tracy chats with Louise Sanders from The Stress Experts about all things Enneagram. They cover what the Enneagram is, how it works, and the main benefits of knowing this personality typing system. If you missed last week's introduction episode, you can access it HERE

This personality is characterized as…

The Committed, Security-Oriented Type:

• Engaging
• Responsible
• Anxious and
• Suspicious

The committed, security-oriented type. Sixes are reliable, hard-working, responsible, and trustworthy. Excellent "troubleshooters," they foresee problems and foster cooperation, but can also become defensive, evasive, and anxious—running on stress while complaining about it. They can be cautious and indecisive, but also reactive, defiant and rebellious. They typically have problems with self-doubt and suspicion. At their Best: internally stable and self-reliant, courageously championing themselves and others.

Does this sound like you or someone you know? If so, tune into today's episode where Tracy and Louise explore the type 6 personality type. Also, be sure to tune into tomorrow's segment, where we unveil the next personality type.

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SHOW RESOURCES

Are you interested in finding out and learning more about YOUR Enneagram type? If so, please connect with The Stress Experts for your 1 to 1 personalized session.

The Stress Experts - https://www.thestressexperts.com

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