A little more off the cuff style of episode with an interview with Kevin Elmy about what farmers can do to combat the kochia weeds.

Harvest is wrapping up across the Prairies, and Heather breaks down what it means for farmers — from yield pressures to the shift toward profit-focused, regenerative practices. Then she chats with Keri Sapsford, founder of The Backyard & Compost Corner in Prince Albert, about how composting and community education can spark big change, even in small city spaces.

This episode of Regenerative Farming News covers Prairie harvest progress, the decline in food nutrition linked to chemical farming, and an inspiring interview with rancher and Holistic Management educator Kelly Sidoryk on building resilient, profitable farms for the next generation.

In this episode of Regenerative Farming News, Heather shares harvest updates from Alberta and Saskatchewan, explores a holistic approach to soil health with insights from Olds College researcher Semeton Amosu, and highlights funding opportunities for farmers through Ducks Unlimited Canada. The main feature takes listeners to a tour of the Tavanetz Ranch near Biggar, Saskatchewan, where bale grazing and holistic management practices were on full display. Hear from ranchers Rod and Val Petrie, Dean and Rita Tavanetz, and Philip and Lorraine Griebel about rotational grazing, soil fertility, and the promise of tools like GPS e-collars. It’s a practical, inspiring look at how producers across the Prairies are adapting and building resilience from the ground up.

This week we dig into practical, right-now funding to kickstart regenerative practices on the Prairies—what OFCAF covers through 2028, how reimbursements work (up to 85%, max $75k), and the nuts-and-bolts of cover crops, rotational grazing, and smarter nitrogen use. We also break down why true no-till drills are moisture-saving, soil-building tools, not just seeding equipment. Along the way, you’ll hear farmer stories about lowering stress, improving profitability, and bringing the next generation back to the farm. Plus: conference notes for MFGA’s Regenerative Ag Conference (Nov 12–13, Brandon) and Holistic Management Canada’s 2026 gathering in Taber.

P.S. The show is now on YouTube—same Prairie voices and real-world insights, just easier to share. Follow, rate, and pass this episode to a neighbour who’s curious about making climate-smart farming pay.

In this episode of Regenerative Farming News, Heather shares inspiring stories from Alberta farmers who say they’ll never go back after experiencing the benefits of cover cropping. From boosting yields in dry years to creating healthier, more resilient soils, these farmers are proving that regenerative practices work on the Canadian prairies.

Heather is also joined by Canada’s “cover crop guru,” Kevin Elmy, PAg, a third-generation farmer, who explains how even weeds can reveal what our soils need. Kevin shares powerful insights on shifting from chasing yield to chasing profit per acre—and how biology, not chemicals, should be running the show.

Plus, Heather highlights a couple of upcoming regenerative agriculture events you won’t want to miss.

It’s a packed episode full of practical wisdom, powerful stories, and encouragement for anyone looking to build healthier soils and stronger farms.

Covering news about the recent Open Farm Days in Alberta, field research on chickpea and flax combination crops, and an upcoming regenerative conference in Manitoba. Also we have the second half of the interview with Calvin Gavelin from Gavelin Farms, McCord, SK.

Heather Heinrichs sits down with Calvin Gavelin of Gavelin Farms in McCord, Saskatchewan, to explore how cover crops have transformed his farm—even in dryland conditions. Calvin shares how a simple tweak to seeding depth of his cover crops improved soil health, farm flexibility, and quality of life.

This is the first half of a two-part conversation. Next week, we’ll dive into how cover crop grazing boosted his cattle conception rates, drew attention from other farmers, and helped lower farm debt while giving his family more time to engage with regenerative practices.

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In this shorter episode of Regenerative Farming News, Heather Heinrichs shares timely updates from the world of regenerative agriculture. Hear how Axten Farms in Saskatchewan welcomed visitors during Open Farm Days despite rainy weather, and learn about the power of regenerative grazing. Heather explores how conventional grazing can degrade soil — and how rotational, high-intensity grazing can restore land, improve biodiversity, and even reverse desertification. Featuring insights inspired by pioneers like Allan Savory and Gabe Brown.

Open Farm Days, No-Till Tools & Chris Beaudry’s Cover Crop Success

Heather shares highlights from Alberta and Saskatchewan’s Open Farm Days, news on a new large-scale disc-drill for no-till seeding, and an inspiring conversation with Chris Beaudry of CRB Farms about building a resilient farm with cover crops.