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In this week's episode, we are rebroadcasting episode 150 "Let's Talk Stigma" with Andrea Paquette. The Stigma-Free Society is a registered Canadian Charity since 2010 and has designed programs providing education about stigmas with an emphasis on mental health and peer support for those facing mental health challenges with a special focus on youth. Join Tracy this week as she chats with Andrea Paquette in this interview titled "Let's Talk Stigma." Andrea is the President & Co-Founder of The Stigma-Free Society, and she joins Tracy in this episode about all things mental health and stigma. In this episode, they chat about:

• The origin of The Stigma-Free Society. Did you know that this charity has a true grassroots history? The project was first ignited by Andrea, who created a Bipolar Babe t-shirt and website to share her personal experience with bipolar disorder, so others did not have to suffer in silence like she once did. Listen in as Andrea shares this neat origin story.
• Andrea shares her mental health story and chats about being judged and ridiculed, which keeps so many suffering in silence.
• She shares more about the Stigma-Free Society and their programs, services, tools that they provide. She shares a great resource geared towards the rural audience. Don't miss out on this.
• Andrea ends the episode by sharing some words of wisdom for anyone that is suffering from mental health concerns.

If you or someone you love is suffering, please tune into this episode. Most importantly, please don't suffer in silence. Let's end the stigma around mental health.

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In this week's episode, Tracy speaks to Derek Dery about an exciting new feature just released on FarmLink's app GrainFox. In previous segments, Tracy has chatted with FarmLink's about their app GrainFox – a grain marketing platform that offers winning up-to-the-minute insights and recommendations for producers. Today, they chat about FarmLink's most recent innovation and what producers can expect next from GrainFox. If you are a grain producer looking to maximize your grain marketing potential, you will not want to miss this segment.

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Farmer's have endured tough times over the last few years between the pandemic, weather and precipitation among other farming struggles. This year farmers are also dealing with exceptionally high costs. With so much weighing on the farming business, it can be difficult to stay strong, both emotionally and physically. That is why we put a lot of focus into mental and physical health for farmers. In this week's rebroadcast of episode 148, Tracy speaks with Darci Lang about "Taking Care in Tough Times." As part of our mental health series, Tracy chats with Darci about game-changing ideas to help farmers take care during tough times. They cover:

• The importance of self-care
• The impact of the thoughts we think
• The importance of how we talk to ourselves and others
• The importance of how we treat ourselves…mentally and physically.
• Darci shares how the above four areas directly create the big picture of our mental and physical health and determine how we show up in this World.

Are you going through a tough time due to the pandemic or a tough farming year? If so, don't miss this episode.

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In today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to Neil Townsend about their upcoming pre-seeding event titled: "Before You Grow – Market Insights from the Experts." In this segment, Tracy and Neil speak about:

• Their upcoming event is being held on Wednesday, April 6th. The event offers producers a full hour of market analysis, outlook, price opinions, geopolitical insights, and a live question & answer period – all information producers will need to start the season off with confidence.
• With so many variables at play, Tracy asks Neil some questions about marketing under conditions of uncertainty, and Neil answers and gives a sneak preview of some of the information they will be sharing at the event.
• Here are just a few of the questions Tracy asks Neil:
  • Implications of Ukraine/Russia war?
  • What does it mean for wheat, corn, and oilseeds?
  • What does it mean for Canada? For the world?
  • What if the war continues? What if the war ended tomorrow?
  • Are there implications for fertilizers/inputs for Canadian farmers?
  • How are things looking in Western Canada for the 2022 growing season?
  • Have farmers made their final planting decisions?
  • How are marketing conditions looking for 2022/23?
  • How does the high inflation environment impact agricultural marketing?

Are you curious about the answers to these questions? If so, don't miss today's segment, and then use the link below to head on over to the event page and sign up. Don't wait; the event is TOMORROW!

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Thank You to our Company Expert: FarmLink | GrainFox

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In this week's episode, we have decided to rebroadcast another amazing episode that deals with mental health and stress. This is one subject that we truly feel cannot be talked about enough, it impacts farmers, their family and the farm family business on such a high level. Please join Tracy as she speaks with Dr. Ken Keis in this episode titled "How Stressed Are You?" Ken states that over 90% of all illnesses are lifestyle-related and over 50% of the global workforce is highly stressed." Ken goes on to say that in farming, that 50% of the "workforce" being highly stressed would be dramatically higher. So just how stressed are you? In this episode, Tracy and Ken chat about:

• The latest research on what stress costs us in lost productivity and quality of life.
• Ken shares some alarming insight into just how much impact stress is having on us.
• He shares some wellness improvement and stress reduction tips.
• Through Ken's research and body of work, he has developed three tools to help individuals to improve their overall health and wellness. He shares more about his excellent books and courses with our audience.

Are you feeling the stress of a tough farming year(s)? If so, you might not want to miss this episode. Ken has also kindly provided a FREE copy of his e-book The Quest For Purpose. You can download it below and make sure to check out his other great resources.

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This week we are rebroadcasting one of our episodes that focus on mental health. Tracy speaks with Kim Moffat about "Recognizing and Responding to Farmers at Risk." If a farmer you know was struggling, would you know how to recognize and respond? This episode is a must-see for everyone in the farming community. In this episode, Tracy and Kim discuss:

• Kim's twenty years of experience working on crisis and suicide prevention lines.
• Kim starts the conversation by speaking about the common myths that persist around suicide.
• She shares ways that we can start to recognize when people are just not ok.
• Having shared the signs to recognize that there might be a problem, Kim walks us through how to respond.
• To wrap up the episode, Kim shares some resources for farmers who are struggling. What numbers to call and how these resources can assist individuals at risk.

If you farm or work with farmers, you will not want to miss this episode. This knowledge can honestly save a life.

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In today's segment of Expert's Corner, Tracy speaks to David Sullivan from Global Ag Risk Solutions about "Leveraging Agronomy and Marketing." In this segment, Tracy and David speak about:

• Risk management and how it can be challenging managing risk in today's farming industry. With increasing costs, risks, and uncertainties, they discuss why it's more important than ever to have the correct coverage on your farm.
• Having the correct coverage for your farm gives you peace of mind; however, it also offers progressive farmers the ability to unlock their agronomic and marketing potential to maximize the profitability of their farm.
• They dive deeper into agronomy and David shares how their insurance allows farmers to make better agronomy decisions by allowing their customers to invest better and add more inputs without worrying about their bottom line. Sound intriguing?
• They chat about all things grain marketing. David shares that many farmers are a bit gun-shy after the 2021 drought conditions and the corresponding financial and marketing implications. That being said, many are also extremely excited about the potential for 2022. David shares more on how proper insurance helps producers make more aggressive marketing decisions confidently.
• He shares some wisdom on how 2022 can be a year for "generational wealth" for many farms if they have a strong plan in place. A plan that involves knowing your farm's bottom line, making strategic agronomy decisions, having a solid marketing plan, and securing the best coverage for your farming operation. Are you ready to maximize your farm's potential? Don't miss this part of this conversation.
• As a final point, David shares some final thoughts about working with an advisor to find the right solution for each individual's farm.

Are you looking to maximize your agronomy and marketing practices while protecting your bottom line? Are you interested in learning how you can position your farm to take advantage of the current markets? 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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In today's episode, Tracy chats with Gerry Friesen about being "Caught In The Storm." Stress and conflict have the ability to create storms at the best of times. How we deal with that determines how much damage the storm will create in our relationships. A key component of avoiding the damage is to have a basic understanding of who we are and how we react in any given situation. Come along as Gerry and Tracy chat about:

• How it often feels like we are caught in one storm or another on the farm.
• Gerry talks about recognizing and identifying stress.
• He shares the negative implications that stress can have on your farm and your farm business management.
• Gerry chats about responding to stress and wraps the episode up with stress-busting tips.

Are things feeling a bit stormy these days? If so, tune into today's episode

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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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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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