Engineering Leadership & Innovation in Agriculture with Ryan Husband

Growing the Future Podcast S7E6 

In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Husband, the mayor of Outlook, Saskatchewan, and the executive director of Irrigation Saskatchewan. Raised on a family farm, Ryan's journey to becoming a local leader, water management engineer, and co-owner of Husbandry Farms is full of grit and perseverance. 

From fighting fires to managing an orchard, Ryan's story is one of innovation and dedication to improving the agricultural industry. Join us as we discuss the complexities and rewards of irrigation, leadership in small-town Saskatchewan, and the future of farming. 

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00:00 Welcome to Growing the Future Podcast 01:03 Introducing Today's Esteemed Guest 

02:23 Ryan Husband's Background and Journey 06:06 Engineering and Agricultural Career 

08:22 Challenges and Opportunities in Irrigation 13:01 Community Involvement and Leadership 

17:45 Outlook's Infrastructure and Future Plans 

20:34 The Importance of Irrigation in Saskatchewan 26:03 Comparing Irrigation in Saskatchewan and Alberta 

32:48 Outlook's Growth and Development 

48:27 Exploring the Concept of Irrigation 

48:39 The Vision of John Diefenbaker 

50:06 Current State of Irrigation in Saskatchewan 

51:37 Challenges and Solutions in Irrigation 

52:42 Gravity's Role in Irrigation 

55:03 Efficiency Improvements in Irrigation 

01:01:17 Getting Started with Irrigation 

01:21:52 Economic and Community Impact of Irrigation 

01:24:23 Leadership and Personal Growth 

01:30:36 Future of Irrigation and Final Thoughts