In today's product spotlight, Tracy speaks to Sara and Gavin from Backswath Management about "The Power of Peer Groups." A very effective tool for personal and business growth is participation in a peer group. A strong peer group can help an individual recognize areas for growth and help them to achieve their goals. While peer groups are commonplace in the entrepreneurial World, the concept is still somewhat new to the agriculture industry. Join Tracy as she speaks to Sara and Gavin about all things peer group-related. They chat about:

• How Backswath has been facilitating peer groups for many years already. They share more about how and why this concept came about and how it quickly became part of their services to farmers.
• Sara shares more about the different types of peer groups they offer and who they are each geared towards.
• They dive into the "Emerging Farm Managers Peer Group." Sara shares more information on who it's meant for and why they created this specific peer group.
• Are you wondering what precisely a peer group does? If so, we have you covered. Sara and Gavin walk us through what this looks like in terms of meeting types, locations, topics, structure, goals, and so much more.
• Gavin shares more about what he sees as the main benefits and reasons why a farmer would want to join a peer group.
• To wrap up the episode, Sara shares some of the additional perks and exciting things they are working on for the Emerging Farm Managers Peer Group.

If this sounds interesting to you, make sure to tune into today's episode and then click the link below to learn more about Backswath and their farmer peer group programs.

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Thank You to our Product Spotlight: Backswath Management

Be accountable, be focused and feel supported while advancing your business. Backswath Management Peer Groups are a community of agriculture producers and professionals pushing the boundaries of their management practices. Let us help you take your operation to a higher level.

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Denise Filipchuck about "Navigating The Storm." Denise provides financial planning and management consulting services, tools and coaching to farm families; helping them become more successful in their businesses, relationships, and lives. Denise has a background and specializes in farming, family communication, financial planning, intensive debt management, strategic business, and transition planning. In this episode Tracy and Denise chat about:

• Learn how to navigate the family business, as well as the family and business relationships, through stormy waters. This talk discusses:
• Cash flow planning and managing working capital.
• Debt management to improve financial health and reduce risk.
• How what we say effects communication, relationships, and meetings and also how to do it effectively.

Curious to know more about this week's show? Tune in.

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In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "How AgWrap Protects The Farm." In this segment:

• Mark shares more about AgWrap and its overall purpose.
• He kindly shares one of the best and easiest explanations of AgriStability with our audience. It's a simple program; however, there are a few nuances, and Mark does a great job of walking our audience through this often-misunderstood program.
• With the foundation set, Mark shares how AgWrap compliments AgriStability.
• As a final point, Mark shares some final thoughts on AgWrap, mainly on the importance of protecting the farm from risk and uncertainty amid rising costs and ever-increasing risk.

Are you tired of uncertainty and risk on your farm? If so, you will want to tune in to this segment to see how this unique coverage is helping provide greater reassurance to Canadian grain farmers.

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Thank You to our Company Expert: Global Ag Risk Solutions

Crop insurance. Like no other.

Every farm is different. We've got options. Learn More

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In today's episode, Tracy chats with David Derwin about "Grain Marketing in Our Current Environment" so that farmers can take advantage of the prices without exposing themselves to too much risk.

Are you excited yet uncertain about marketing your grain in 2022? If so, you will want to tune into this segment as David addresses these concerns and shares his thoughts and grain marketing strategies.

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In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Understanding Production Cost Insurance." In this segment:

• Mark shares more about Production Cost insurance and touches on how it works.
• He shares how it's different than traditional crop insurance.
• Tracy and Mark discuss what is covered under this insurance. They chat about the types of perils and review what items are covered in detail.
• Mark then walks our audience through a claim situation and how coverage and claims work with this type of insurance.

Are you tired of uncertainty and risk on your farm? If so, you will want to tune into this segment to see how this unique coverage is helping provide greater reassurance to Canadian grain farmers.

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Thank You to our Company Expert: Global Ag Risk Solutions

Crop insurance. Like no other.

Every farm is different. We've got options. Learn More

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Joe Roberts about "Homeless to CEO: A Story of hope." If you are looking for some motivation and hope, this episode is for you. Joe Roberts: The Skid Row CEO Joe has an Honorary Doctorate from Laurentian University, is the winner of The Courage to Come Back Award, and was recently awarded the Meritorious Service Medal from the Governor General of Canada. Joe's life however, wasn't always this good, in fact 25 years ago he pushed a shopping cart in Vancouver's notorious downtown east side as a homeless addict. Join Tracy as she chats with Joe about his inspirational story of how he went from homeless addict to successful CEO. Joe's story is one of perseverance, determination, and the resiliency of the human spirit. He is a living testament to the idea that "anything is possible".

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SHOW RESOURCES

Learn more here about Joe Roberts, The Skid Row CEO https://skidrowceo.com/about/ Joe Roberts has written many books, if you would like more information or you would like to buy his book(s) Click here

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In this segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Mark Gottselig from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Understanding Risk & Uncertainty" on our farm. Tracy and Mark discuss:

• Why it's incredibly important for farmers to have a strong understanding of the risks and uncertainties that can impact their farming operation.
• Tracy asks Mark about the key risk factors that he would bring to a farmer's attention if he were sitting at their kitchen table right now.
• 2022 already seems to be a year of even more uncertainty than 2021. Based on current conversations, Mark shares what farmers are most uncertain about right now.
• Tracy invites Mark to share more about Global Ag Risk Solutions and how they are helping farmers to reduce risk and uncertainty on their farms.

Are you looking to strengthen your farming operation and have more peace of mind? If so, don't miss this segment.

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Thank You to our Company Expert: Global Ag Risk Solutions

Crop insurance. Like no other.

Every farm is different. We've got options. Learn More

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In this episode, Tracy speaks to this week's guests about "Managing Through The Storm." Each year, Gerry, Denise, and Kevin hold an event called "Managing Through The Storm," discussing critical farm and farm life topics. Curious to know more about today's show? In this segment:

• Managing the family business, as well as the family and business relationships can feel like navigating through a storm. If this describes how you feel at times, you're not alone.
• Are you experiencing strain on cash flow due to weather, crop production, commodity and crop input prices, feed shortages, trade or delivery issues, and not sure how to fix it or how to prepare for the discussion with your creditors?
• Do you have trouble managing employees and family members, and is poor communication among family members causing you stress?
• Are you feeling overwhelmed with all the chaos that life has thrown at you? If so, you will want to tune into this episode.

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Liz Robertson from CAFA about "Building Your Team of Farm Professionals." In this interview Tracy and Liz chat about:

• What is CAFA? CAFA® is the Canadian Association of Farm Advisors, and they are the largest network of farm business professionals in Canada.
• Liz shares a little more about their mission and how everything they do is to continually improve the advice given to farm producers.
• One of the services they provide is a Canada-wide database where farmers can go and search by province and service type to find; lawyers, accountants, farm business consultants, and more.
• Are you looking for professionals for your farm? Tune in as Liz shares where farmers can access this list.
• Liz shares stories, tips, and suggestions on finding the right professionals for your farm.

Are you looking for knowledgeable and trusted farm business professionals for your farm? If so, this episode is for you.

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SHOW RESOURCES

https://www.cafanet.ca/

https://www.farmmarketer.com/impact_farming_show

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks with Dick Wittman about how to "Get out of the way, Without Going Away." Are you a farm founder looking to retire and not sure how? Or maybe you are the upcoming farm generation hoping to transition into farm ownership? If so, this episode is for you. Tracy and Dick chat about:

• Why farm families need to be having these conversations, and developing a plan, to help the founding generation successfully transition out of the role of main operator.
• Dick talks about the main key being a strong "foundation of successful transition."
• He shares strategies for transitioning key roles in the business… mainly the CEO.
• They chat about some of Dick's lessons, including successes, regrets, and resolutions.
• To wrap the episode up, Tracy asks Dick to share some final words of wisdom on why it's so important to be intentional and have a plan to help guide the exiting generation.

If farm transition is on the horizon for your farm, no matter what your age, this episode is for you. Make sure to tune in…

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