Impact Farming

In this episode, they discuss everything that you need to know about how hail insurance works. They discuss how rates are calculated and why they vary from area to area. They discuss why crop type matters and walk through how farmers can determine how much crop insurance they need. Have you ever questioned how deductibles work and what happens if mistakes are made when applying? Tracy, Bruce, and Ellen chat about all that and much more in this great interview that reviews how hail insurance works in Western Canada. Questions about hail insurance? This interview is for you….

In this week's episode, "2019 FCC Land Values Report," Tracy speaks with JP Gervais about Farm Credit Canada's most recent annual report.

In this annual interview, Tracy interviews JP about the 2019 Canadian Farmland Values. They cover the overall national value, review provincial standouts, and discuss the economic factors that have played into creating these cooling values. In the midst of COVID19, Tracy asks JP his thoughts on how COVID and the supply chain challenges will impact this year's land values. JP shares his thoughts on the future of agriculture and shares some words of encouragement for farmers during these trying times.

You will not want to miss this week's episode. Tune in today….

In this week's episode, "Understanding AgriStability" Tracy speaks to Justin Chaput from Talbot & Associates about the AgiStability program.

Of the two programs, AgriStability can be considered the more complicated of the two programs. Both AgriInvest and AgriStability are a joint federal, provincial, and territorial business risk management program and AgriStability is a margin-based program that provides support when you experience more substantial income losses. So, what does that mean? Join Tracy and Justin as they dive into an episode dedicated 100% to demystifying this often-misunderstood program. Justin explains what the program is, the main goal behind it, how it works when it kicks in, and who qualifies.

Because this program can be a bit contentious, they spend a good portion of the interview discussing some of producer's frustrations. Both Justin and Tracy share some of the common frustrations they hear, and Tracy is a big believer in both programs. She shares her story on how AgriStability has dramatically impacted her farming operation.

Justin is a partner and the Agriculture Team Manager at Talbot & Associates. He is passionate about these programs and works with his farm clients and these programs daily. If you ever had questions about this program or wanted to learn more, this episode is for you. Don't miss it!

Did you catch last week's episode on AgriInvest? Both this week's and last week's episodes are part of our Risk Management series here at the Impact Farming Show.

AgriInvest is a Business Risk Management Program under the Canadian Agricultural Partnership. Is your farm enrolled in AgriInvest already? If not, this episode is for you. Tracy and Justin dive into what the program is all about, who does and does not qualify, how it works, what are participation costs, and much more. While this program offers what is essentially "free" money for Canadian farmers, there are a few ins and outs to the program that Justin shares with our audience.

Justin Chaput is a partner and the Agriculture Team Manager at Talbot & Associates. He is passionate about these programs and in helping farmers to succeed. If you are not yet enrolled in AgriInvest, we highly encourage you to join Tracy and Justin in this informative episode.

Stay tuned.....In next week's episode, Tracy and Justin dive into the often misunderstood Agri-Stability program. Both this week's and next week's episodes are part of our Risk Management series here at the Impact Farming Show.

In this week's episode, "A Tale of Two Brains," Tracy speaks with Gerry Friesen about the farmer's brain on anxiety.

Many are finding as we move further into the Covid-19 experience, our anxiety levels are increasing daily. If you are experiencing this, you are not alone. In this episode, Tracy and Gerry speak about some of the additional challenges that the agriculture industry is facing due to the COVID crisis.

Gerry reveals what happens to our thinking during times like this. He shares his theory on the two brains, the side effects of anxiety on our thinking, and how to manage it all…..when it all seems like so much.

Both enlightening and reassuring, we encourage you to tune in to this episode that will help you better understand what your brain is going through, and how to cope with it all.

With the COVID19 pandemic, farmers are once again in the spotlight, this time as the shining stars as consumers experience a very sudden wakeup call on just how much we have all taken our amazing food system for granted. In this interview, Kelly shares some fantastic tips and resources than can help farmers more successfully communicate our farming story to our customers. At a time like this, when we have an opportunity to tell our stories, it's essential to be confident and have some tools to reference for support. This episode will provide you with precisely that. We hope you enjoy this re-broadcast… If only 2% of the population is involved in farming and 98% are not, there is no wonder why there is such a large disconnect with consumers. Farm & Food Care Ontario is working to bridge this gap. Learn about Kelly's top 3 favorite initiatives created by Farm & Food Care Ontario. The Real Dirt on Farming - Is a magazine that was launched in 2006 and it has sold over 4 million copies with 4 different editions. Breakfast on the Farm – They have hosted 10 breakfast events since 2014. The event includes a farm tour and breakfast on the farm. Virtual farm tours – Allows consumers the opportunity to virtually visit 25 Canadian farms without getting their boots dirty. We dive in and discuss public trust. Farmers will be very happy to learn that studies show that they have a high credibility rating with consumers. Consumers trust farmers. It's our modern technology that they do not understand. Tune in to hear what Kelly says are the most misunderstood and asked about topics. She shares that if we learn how to better explain our technology, it will improve the consumer's outlook on the farming industry.

Ashlyn is a farm girl, adventurer, speaker and writer for her popular travel blog, "The Lost Girl's Guide to Finding the World."

From scaling mountains over 6000 metres and encountering avalanches and erupting volcanoes along the way to flying in a military jet with the Canadian Forces Snowbirds (for fun), Ashlyn's taste for unique adventures has carried her around the world to 60 countries and all 7 continents with a suitcase full of stories to share. Today, Ashlyn is the go-to expert and writer on outdoor adventure activities in Saskatchewan.

Tracy caught up with Ashlyn at the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Winnipeg. She was hired to Emcee FCC's cross Canada young farmer event tour. So how do you go from farm girl to traveling the World?

Tune in to hear Ashlyn's captivating story…

Tracy interviewed Dr. Tom Deans at the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Winnipeg after he gave his presentation about transitioning the family farm to a group of eager young farmers. To open the discussion, Tracy asked Tom what farmers were doing wrong when it comes to farm transition. "I think what farmers are doing wrong when it comes to transitioning the farm is….they are doing nothing," he conceded.

Tom confidently stated that he believes that silence is the great destroyer of the Canadian family farm. He then went on to say that it's not the farm families that talk about the farm transition or the ones that have annual meetings with their farm advisors present. These farms are the ones that successfully transition the farm. It's the farmers that are so overwhelmed by the complexity, the emotional tug on the heart strings, and the preservation of the legacy. These are the ones that wrap the discussion in silence and end up destroying their wealth and family relationships. These are the farms that do not transition. Tom's opening statement was incredibly powerful, and it led to a powerful conversation about the challenges that surround transitioning the family farm.

If you farm with family, this episode is for you! Tune in now…

Tracy caught up with Stephanie at the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Winnipeg after her presentation to a room full of eager young farmers about managing cash flow on their farm. This event was one of the many stops on their cross Canada tour, and Tracy was more than excited to interview Stephanie on her expertise…money and cash flow management.

When the economy gets tough, unfortunately, so does farm cash flow as well. Because farming is equal parts business and production. The stronger we are at both, the better the farm does.

Do yourself and your farm a favor and catch this week's episodes.

➡️ Part #3 – Cash Flow Secrets - Three powerful strategies to help you strengthen your farm cash flow.

Tracy caught up with Stephanie at the FCC Young Farmer Summit in Winnipeg after her presentation to a room full of eager young farmers about managing cash flow on their farm. This event was one of the many stops on their cross Canada tour, and Tracy was more than excited to interview Stephanie on her expertise…money and cash flow management.

When the economy gets tough, unfortunately, so does farm cash flow as well. Because farming is equal parts business and production. The stronger we are at both, the better the farm does.

Do yourself and your farm a favor and catch this week's episodes.

➡️ Part #2 – Cash Flow Mistakes - The most common cash flow mistakes that farmers make.