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Quincy Buis, OPC Edition, June, 2020 from 2020-06-18T13:08:27
Ontario Pork Congress- Virtual Tradeshow Edition featuring Quincy Buis, Swine Nutritionist, Wallenstein Feed & Supply Ltd.
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Tony Hall May 2020 from 2020-05-25T17:18:44
Tony Hall, Technical Service, Dairy, Lallemand, talks to Wendell Schumm about heat stress and milk production in dairy cows.
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Mike Menzi May 2020 from 2020-05-22T18:57:16
WFS Feeding Success Podcast featuring Mike Menzi, Manager, Business Development, Farm Credit Canada. Mike talks about FCC programs available to help farmers through the COVID-19 situation.
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Episode 141 Mike Swidersky September 26, 2019 from 2019-09-26T15:36:37
Mike Swidersky is a husband, father and a grazer of cattle and sheep in Melanchton, the high plains of Ontario.
Listen to Mike as he talks about lessons learned through his work as a comm...
Episode 140 Cody Creelman September 19 2019 from 2019-09-18T15:50:44
Cody Creelman, Disruptor Cow Vet on life changes, keeping up in the digital world and jumping in with both feet.
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Episode 139 Jamie Waldron September 5 2019 from 2019-09-05T14:27:34
Jamie Waldron is passionate about the art of butchery.
Jamie has worked at some of the top butcher shops in Canada, helped craft menus and meat programs for restaurant groups, consulted f...
Episode 138 Glenna Banda July 11, 2019 from 2019-07-11T12:03:57
Glenna Banda, recently hired Executive Director of AgScape (the voice of agriculture in Ontario classrooms) explains her path back to her rural roots, and some of the things she has in store for th...
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Episode 137 Antony John June 27 2019 from 2019-06-27T19:43:34
This week on the Ontario AgCast-
Antony John (AKA “The Manic Organic”) and his wife Tina own and operate Soiled Reputation, an organic farm near Stratford, Ontario. Soiled Reputation supp...
Episode 136 Tamar Haspel June 20 2019 from 2019-06-20T19:21:06
This week on the Ontario AgCast-
Can we have a public conversation about agriculture that isn’t polarized, vitriolic and, ultimately, counterproductive? Maybe, just maybe. Here’s a place ...
Episode 135 Gillian Greaves June 13, 2019 from 2019-06-13T19:29:05
Gillian Greaves is a city girl, born and raised. But that didn’t stop her from joining 4H and pursuing her passion in agriculture. Gillian is now Research and Production Technician at Southwest Vet...
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Episode 134 Sally Smith Pelleboer June 6, 2019 from 2019-06-06T18:42:01
Some people bring baggage to a marriage, Sally Smith-Pelleboer brought a herd of beef cows.
Sally talks about dairy and beef farming in the heart of Oxford County. Her love of farming, fa...
Episode 133 Deb Stark May 30, 2019 from 2019-05-30T13:21:22
Deb Stark is a trailblazer.
Deb has had a fascinating career, and continues to give back to Ontario agriculture by serving on several prominent boards, and mentoring the next generation ...
Episode 132 Sally Van Straaten May 23, 2019 from 2019-05-23T18:00:25
Sally Van Straaten balances a busy life; family, work and making a contribution to Ontario agriculture. Sally, along with her husband Mike and their four children, is an egg and grain farmer from S...
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Episode 131 Bloyce Thompson May 16, 2019 from 2019-05-16T11:33:29
Did you know that some of the world’s best Holstein cows come from Canada’s smallest province? Bloyce Thompson, owner of Eastside Holsteins in Prince Edward Island has a long list of accomplishment...
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Episode 130 Patricia Chuey May 2 2019 from 2019-05-02T19:28:33
Patricia Chuey is a food and nutrition communications expert and renowned Canadian dietitian. Originally from Saskatchewan, Patricia now resides on Vancouver island with her family, where she is ac...
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Episode 129 Stephanie Lee Stephenson April 25, 2019 from 2019-04-25T19:58:03
Stephanie Lee Stephenson has one of the most incredible stories you will ever hear.
Stephanie has worked in the film industry, equipment sales and most recently with her husband on their dairy ...
Episode 128 Gordon Stock April 11, 2019 from 2019-04-11T17:35:20
Gordon Stock, Senior Policy Advisor and Government Relations for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association
Gordon, not Gord, talks about life after dairy farming and his exciting ...
Episode 127 Steve McCabe April 4, 2019 from 2019-04-04T15:03:15
This week on the Ontario AgCast, Steve McCabe talks to us about his new role as Executive Director of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, fly fishing and politics. Steve, craft beer and jeep ...
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Episode 126 Ryan Orr - The Log Farm March 21, 2019 from 2019-03-21T14:28:52
Ryan Orr and his family operate The Log Farm, a working farm right in the middle of Ottawa. With almost 1,000 visitors a day during maple syrup season, they have their hands full doing tours of the...
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Episode 125 Aaron Stevanus March 14, 2019 from 2019-03-14T21:21:54
Aaron Stevanus, Ontario Crop Farmer and Regional Manager for Pride Seeds, talks about his unique position in the middle of big ag, farmers markets and neighbouring urbanites.
And why he’s the ...
Episode 124 Ken Nicklas March 7, 2019 from 2019-03-07T15:16:12
Ken Nicklas- How a series of events led Ontario dairy farmer, Ken Nicklas to pack up and move across the world to pursue his dreams in Australia. {For the record, he doesn’t miss the snow}
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Episode 123 Randall Schwartzentruber February 28, 2019 from 2019-02-28T01:58:41
Solving complex problems via technology is Randall's mission. Randall Schwartzentruber talks about his latest invention, Bin Sentry (bin sensors) and what it means for Ontario Agriculture.
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Episode 122 Romy Schill February 20, 2019 from 2019-02-20T21:57:54
Our sheep trilogy draws to a close as we interview Romy Schill, Ontario sheep farmer. Romy has a passion for farming, new fences and marketing wool.
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Episode 121 Real Loud Lyndsey February 14, 2019 from 2019-02-14T12:31:24
What happens when an emerging tech company uses ancient technology to solve a problem? Sheep are not your typical lawn care company. Lyndsey Smith is louder than many, shorter than most and proves ...
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Episode 120 Quintin McEwen February 7, 2019 from 2019-02-06T21:49:03
Whether it's saving kittens or calling out injustice against sheep farmers, Quintin McEwen does it all. He credits his farming roots with making him a better firefighter, a successful fair "ambassa...
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Episode 118 Wendell Talks About Cheese - January 31, 2019 from 2019-01-30T12:05:19
This week's Ontario AgCast is literally just me talking about cheese. I love Cheddar, I love Swiss, I love Gouda, I love Parmesan.... that type of thing with a little history thrown in.
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Episode 118 Christine Baes January 17 2018 from 2019-01-17T12:14:17
Everyone has to have a goal in life. For Dr. Christine Baes, that goal is breeding a cow that farts less. She got her love for cows growing up on a dairy farm in Canada and, after crisscrossing the...
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Episode 117 Candace Hill January 10 2019 from 2019-01-10T12:36:39
What does corporate social responsibility mean in agriculture? Well, at Farm Credit Canada, it means identifying a need and putting Candace Hill in charge of it. Manager of Special Projects – Women...
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Episode 116 Steve Thomas December 20, 2018 from 2018-12-20T11:06:07
If Santa had a British accent and a filthy sense of humor, he could be mistaken for Steve Thomas. With a spirit of community and a passion for the swine industry, Steve has rallied Ontario Pork Pro...
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Episode 115 Amy VanderHeide December 13, 2018 from 2018-12-13T13:24:41
Amy and her family raise broiler chickens, beef cattle and crops in Annapolis Valley, NS. She’s a 4-H leader and co-founder of the Maritime Ag Women’s Network. She also swears a lot, just ask her mom.
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Episode 114 James Whelton December 5, 2018 from 2018-12-06T11:34:54
Chef, author and entrepreneur, James Whetlor founded Cabrito Goat after keeping a few goats to solve a land management problem. Being a successful chef, a few of the goats ended up on the menu. Aft...
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Episode 113 Harold Rudy - The Soil Fixers November 29 2018 from 2018-11-29T12:08:39
Author Harold Rudy has documented 30 years of soil conservation in his book “The Soil Fixers: Land Stewards Committed to the Cause”. From the days when OMAFRA was just OMAF to the pioneers of no-ti...
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Episode 112 Jenn Doelman November 22, 2018 from 2018-11-22T02:15:53
Jenn Doelman is a grain farmer in the Ottawa Valley, but corn and soybeans barely crack the top three on the list of her favorite crops. She is canola’s biggest cheerleader, but likes wheat pretty ...
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Episode 111 Sarah Miner November 15 2018 from 2018-11-15T11:09:01
It’s cannabis, not marijuana and it’s now legal in Canada. Sarah Miner, quality assurance manager at Natural Med Co. gets some funny looks (or smells) picking up kids at daycare. If you work on a p...
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Episode 110 Omid McDonald Dairy Distillery November 8 2018 from 2018-11-08T11:01:57
I believe a cold glass of milk is just about the best drink there is. So, it makes sense that if you want to make superior spirits, you start with high quality, Canadian dairy. Omid McDonald is the...
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Episode 109 Victoria Berry October 25 2018 from 2018-10-25T10:28:42
What do the Canadian telecom and grain industries have in common? They can both be a roller coaster of ups and downs and both have benefited from Victoria Berry’s passion for telling their stories....
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Episode 108 Andrea DeGroot October 18 2018 from 2018-10-17T23:57:15
Andrea De Groot traded in a ruthless banker gig to head up the Ontario Pork Industry Council (OPIC) to help pork producers navigate the issues in the swine business. Sometime work/life balance is a...
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Episode 107 Colin Davis - Apricot Valley Waterfowl October 11 2018 from 2018-10-11T09:29:27
What would possess a hospital IT expert to start raising rare ducks and geese? Apricot Valley Waterfowl is not your typical poultry farm. In fact, one of Colin Davis' goals is to be the exact oppos...
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Episode 106 Elaine Froese October 4 2018 from 2018-10-03T11:57:45
Succession planning is what you do when you want to overthrow the king. Why Transition Planning is the better way to frame a difficult conversation. This and other great advice from Farm Family coa...
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Episode 105 Dwayne Faber September 27 2018 from 2018-09-26T10:05:10
Making that white, liquid gold in the Pacific Northwest, Dwayne is a firm believer in free-market capitalism. He also believes that it's possible to disagree with your neighbours and still be frien...
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Episode 104 John McNaughton September 20 2018 from 2018-09-20T11:34:37
Manitoulin Island is the largest island in a freshwater lake in the world. It also boasts the largest island in a freshwater lake that’s on an island in a freshwater lake anywhere in the world…. Jo...
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Episode 103 Stewart Skinner September 13 2018 from 2018-09-13T11:34:10
Sometimes to be successful you need a little luck. Niche markets, why Canada is an export powerhouse and what me and Stewart really think of Americans when no one is listening.
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Episode 102 John Greig September 6 2018 from 2018-09-05T13:45:57
Find out who John Greig thinks are the biggest hacks in Ag Media today. Also - how click bait has hurt the credibility of journalists.... As the Editor of the new Farmtario publication, John is uti...
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Episode 101 Dylan Sher Before The Plate August 23 2018 from 2018-08-23T11:57:29
Three years ago, Dylan Sher didn’t know anything about farming and even less about film making. You might be surprised to learn that he has recently wrapped his first full length movie ABOUT farmin...
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Episode 100 Den Haan Sheldon Creek Dairy August 16 2018 from 2018-08-16T10:37:53
Sheldon Creek Dairy is one of the first 3 farms in Ontario licensed to sell their own milk to consumers directly from their farm. The whole milk is sold in traditional glass bottles with a plug of ...
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Episode 99 Holly McGill August 9 2018 from 2018-08-08T11:43:07
Holly McGill on finding your passion in agriculture, the importance of community and the lost art of sucking up to your boss.
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Episode 98 Dennis Watson July 5 2018 from 2018-07-04T12:48:34
As young people get more and more removed from where food comes from, Dennis Watson is doing his part to keep agriculture in the classroom. Despite rural school closures, the future for the Bluewat...
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Episode 97 The Schuurmans Family June 28 2018 from 2018-06-27T13:55:16
The Canadian Dairy Industry is made up of hard working farm families and there is no better example than the Schuurmans who operate Milky Wave Inc. from Elmira, Ontario. Jim, Tom and Eric are holdi...
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Episode 96 Erin McLean June 21 2018 from 2018-06-21T10:54:30
What do you do when you find yourself on the wrong side of a power struggle at the farmers market? Well, if you’re Erin McLean, you stick to your guns and trust that your customers support you. You...
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Episode 95 Chris Crump June 14 2018 from 2018-06-14T11:37:26
The Ontario Pork Congress is a celebration of the industry that gives us bacon! Chris Crump is this year’s OPC President and has spent 35 years probing, measuring and testing pigs all in pursuit of...
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Episode 94 Owen Roberts The Urban Cowboy June 7 2018 from 2018-06-07T11:16:42
When talking to consumers about ag, be prepared to answer two questions: Who Cares and So What? Owen Roberts is the Urban Cowboy and he has turned story telling into a science. Literally.
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Episode 93 Karen Dallimore May 31 2018 from 2018-05-31T10:58:12
Karen Dallimore has a serious addiction…. To horses. Whether it’s writing about horses, competing in extreme cowboy racing, being a horse midwife or equine personality classification, we cover it...
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Episode 92 Larry Miller MP May 24 2018 from 2018-05-24T11:37:04
Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce, Grey, Owen Sound, will proudly tell you that his Federal Riding boasts the second largest number of cattle in Canada. What would it take to make someon...
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Episode 91 Brianne Brown Beslea Farms May 17 2018 from 2018-05-17T12:06:25
Autism Awareness is a cause close to Brianne Brown’s heart. She shares why having a special needs child is a blessing for the whole family. If you’re interested in International perspectives on the...
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Episode 90 Ashley Knapton May 10 2018 from 2018-05-10T11:28:50
My guest this week is Ashely (Captain) Knapton. She loves agriculture and wants to try ALL the jobs before she eventually realizes her dream and takes over her family’s dairy farm.
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Episode 89 Teresa Van Ray April 26 2018 from 2018-04-26T11:08:08
How would you like a pig farm 10 minutes from Ontario’s hottest summer beach destination? Most farmers hate fighting cottage traffic, but Teresa Van Ray and her family are firm believers in “If you...
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Episode 88 Simon Haley April 19 2018 from 2018-04-19T11:00:46
Farming in the UK sounds a lot like farming in Canada, but with a better accent. We talk about tenancy, subsidy and agvocacy. See what I did there? In the Social Jungle, Simon Haley is Tarzan. You ...
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Episode 87 Kiana Simmons April 12 2018 from 2018-04-10T16:05:38
Who would want to live in downtown Toronto, not own a car and choose almond milk over dairy? I learned a lot from 21 year old, urban planner, Kiana Simmons, but some of what she shared challenged p...
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Episode 86 Jude Capper April 5 2018 from 2018-04-05T10:28:56
Dr. Jude Capper is a passionate supporter of the dairy industry both in her native UK and around the word. With a PHD in Ruminant Nutrition, she is something of an expert in dairy production, howev...
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Episode 85 Robert Larmer March 29 2018 from 2018-03-29T11:04:36
What happens when you return from a successful off farm job to the family and things go badly? Robert Larmer talks about his passion for silage, struggling through stray voltage issues and the men...
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Episode 84 Kelsey Banks March 22 2018 from 2018-03-22T11:16:54
Kelsey Banks is the Pumpkin Queen of Eastern Ontario but now lives in Saskatchewan. Going to college in the city and smelling like cows makes you the go to for questions on food and farming and oth...
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Episode 83 Mel Luymes March 15 2018 from 2018-03-15T11:07:04
Talking with Mel Luymes about experiencing different cultures, understanding both sides of an issue and saving the world makes me feel like I should be trying harder. Also old.
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Episode 82 Bridgette Readel March 8 2018 from 2018-03-08T12:25:12
Teaching doesn't just happen in the classroom. Bridgette talks about her lifelong involvement in #FFA and we learn about the real impact of West Nile Virus. Did you know - you don't have to be good...
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Episode 81 Carson Wagner February 22 2018 from 2018-02-22T12:08:45
Carson Wagner on Robots, Wrapping and Junior Farmers. We discuss Olympic sports that Canadians get, but Americans don't understand.
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Episode 80 Where's Wendell February 15 2018 from 2018-02-15T12:23:45
Sandi Brock and Christine Scoonderwoerd take over this weeks show. Their choice for a guest is lame.
2:26 Wendell has control issues
13:32 Wendell thinks 87% isn’t a good grade
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Episode 79 Julaine Treur February 8 2018 from 2018-02-08T12:14:15
What better way to start FebruDairy than with BC dairy farmer Julaine Treur? Creekside Dairy is organic, but Julaine won’t tolerate misleading marketing tactics like those used by Stonyfield Organi...
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Episode 78 Sarah Sheppard January 25 2018 from 2018-01-25T11:09:10
At age six, Sarah Sheppard decided she loves chickens. Now, she works with chickens, reads about chickens, jokes about chickens, but it’s when she tweets about chickens, that things get really craz...
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Episode 77 Jonathan Lamb OCD January 18 2018 from 2018-01-17T12:26:02
Jonathan Lamb is a partner in Lamb Farms and Oakfield Corners Dairy. We talk cows, genomics and employees. This is a great example where "big" and "family" go together in more ways than one. Jonath...
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Episode 76 Jes Oelschlagel January 11 2017 from 2018-01-11T12:01:03
For all our talk about letting consumers see how their food is produced, there’s one part of the process that has remained hidden from public view. A third generation butcher, Jes Oelschlagal wants...
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Episode 75 Dr Kelly Barratt January 4 2017 from 2018-01-04T12:03:19
Kelly is totally fine if you call her a Lady Vet, but please don’t call her a Horse Person. However, if you have a sick cow, goat or horse, she can help. Maybe not Alpacas…..
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Episode 74 Matt McIntosh December 21 2017 from 2017-12-21T12:11:36
The Real Dirt On Farming – Good facts and good vibes.
1:00 Not everyone can get away with a kilt.
5:00 Matt’s big, little brother.
10:00 An introvert and a deep thinker.
13:00 ...
Episode 73 Drew De Bruyn December 14 2017 from 2017-12-14T13:13:15
1:20 If you offer Drew a couch to crash, he may never leave.
4:45 We learn how much Wendell knows about pigs.
8:40 Piglet lives matter.
16:40 Pigs just keep getting bigger.
20:20 Pi...
Episode 72 Shaun Haney RealAg Radio December 7 2017 from 2017-12-07T12:10:33
1:30 Real Agriculture is an actual, real media company.
3:00 I`ll take “What’s a seedsman for $100”
7:50 How to break your parents hearts, career edition.
11:00 Shaun has opinions. Want...
Episode 71 Janice Anderson November 30 2017 from 2017-11-30T13:26:03
Janice Anderson balances family, work and making a contribution to agriculture at the grassroots level. We tackle work / life balance, gender equality and life choices.
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Episode 70 Dave McEachren November 23 2017 from 2017-11-23T11:56:26
Cover Crops, Fire Trucks and John Deeres
8:00 Dave says “Moldboard plows are STUPID”
20:00 Balancing farming, family and volunteering.
23:30 Being a fire fighter is more than “Put ...
Episode 69 Jen Christie And Adrienne Ivey from 2017-11-12T18:50:17
Are Ag businesses and boards really led by gray haired white men? Does the old boys club still exist? This is an important conversation about gender equality not just in agriculture but in all indu...
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Episode 68 Aaron Law THE EMPOWERED FARMER November 8 2017 from 2017-11-09T11:19:46
2:00 Farming near the Bay of Fundy – Tides, Whales and Chickens
6:10 How an engineer decides to be a farmer.
13:20 Egg Farmers of Canada. Doing good things around the world.
20:10 Conqu...
Episode 67 Lauren Benoit November 2 2017 from 2017-11-02T11:20:13
1:00 Sandi thinks Lauren is great, Lauren thinks Sandi is great and Wendell is here too.
3:20 Wendell is just using Lauren to grow a millennial audience.
6:00 Tractors for Tots. What?
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Episode 66 Neal Carter ARCTIC APPLE October 26 2017 from 2017-10-26T10:51:28
1:30 Canada’s West Coast – oceans, mountains, apples.
3:20 The Okanagan Valley likes their wine now too.
5:00 Working overseas. Maize to mangos.
8:00 The early days of biotechnology.
Episode 65 Russell Gammon Aka Mr Jersey October 19 2017 from 2017-10-19T10:19:43
How You Earn the Nickname Mr Jersey
0:55 A big, long name that really means “that Jersey Guy”
4:00 Dairy genetics have come a long way since disco.
5:40 Genomics – Who’s your daddy...
Episode 64 Besnik Sulemanovski October 5 2017 from 2017-10-05T11:14:29
Taxes Suck…. so get an Awesome Accountant.
1:30 From a downtown high-rise to farm kitchen table.
5:50 Family business – clients you can get to know.
7:45 Not exactly sure what Besn...
Episode 63 Jenn Pfenning September 28 2017 from 2017-09-28T10:10:05
Migrant Farm Workers Are An Important Part of Our Rural Communities.
Jenn lets us in on the great baby carrot scam and explains that their temporary foreign agriculture workers are family...
Episode 62 Brett Myers September 21 2017 from 2017-09-21T11:12:26
Brett Myers, S**thaven Farms
1:10 What do you mean you’ve never heard of Punkydoodles Corner?
2:30 Things Holstein Canada WON’T let you name your cows.
4:30 Brett’s in the business...
Episode 61 Natalie And Matthew From GFO September 14 2017 from 2017-09-14T11:05:25
Mad Scientists – Natalie DiMeo and Matthew Czerwinksi
0:25 Scientists are interesting and informative. No, really, they are.
7:55Doing research that matters to farmers.
14:50 If re...
Episode 60 Jenni Tilton Flood September 7 2017 from 2017-09-07T10:59:59
Jenni is so agreeable she’s often confused for a Canadian.
2:00 Will travel for field hockey.
4:15 Dear Virginia, leave your statues alone.
7:10 The honor system. I wouldn’t steal...
Episode 58 David Imrie August 24 2017 from 2017-08-24T11:15:45
David Imrie - 40 years of Farm News
0:50 I wish I had David’s radio voice.
6:00 Sometimes a temporary job becomes a career.
10:00 You’re hired, didn’t we tell you?
14:20 CKCO T...
Episode 57 Talking Trade Gov Pete Ricketts Ag MInister Jeff Leal August 17 2017 from 2017-08-17T11:35:42
Nebraska Governor, Pete Ricketts
Canadian Pork Council Public Relations Manager, Gary Stordy
Ontario Minister of Agriculture, Jeff Leal
1:50 Governor Ricketts says nice things abo...
Episode 56 Jullia Schumm August 10 2017 from 2017-08-10T10:29:28
What I did on my summer vacation, by Jullia Schumm
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Episode 55 Kelly Daynard August3 2017 from 2017-08-03T11:05:50
Episode 57 Kelly Daynard August 3 2017
Catching up with the new Executive Director of Farm and Food Care Ontario
2:30 Navigating all of the different organizations trying to help ...
Episode 54 Gary And Sarah Brien July 27 2017 from 2017-07-27T11:03:01
Father / Daughter Relationship Goals
1:10 A farm with some history.
4:00 Growing up in the shadow of Ridgetown College.
7:20 “Typical teenager” is what a Dad says when his kid was ...
Episode 53 Bob Hunsberger July 20 2017 from 2017-07-20T10:56:09
Bob Hunsberger – Our Contract with Pigs
0:25 Pigs are good to us and we are good to pigs.
3:30 Finally someone Wendell can talk history wtih.
5:30 Free run pork and eggs before it ...
Episode 52 Viren D`Souza July 13 2017 from 2017-07-13T10:38:37
Viren D’souza – Not a Robot
0:45 What kind of a name is Viren anyway?
3:40 Viren drops a bomb / I was not expecting that / Viren’s tragic childhood.
6:00 Stranded in a strange coun...
Episode 51 Amanda Brodhagen July 6 2017 from 2017-07-06T11:02:39
Beef Farmer / Power Woman
2:40 A beef farmer repping fruit and veggie growers. Covering both sides of the plate.
5:00 Fall Fair Ambassador is NOT the same thing as a Dairy Princess!
Episode 50 Megan Veldman June 29 2017 from 2017-06-29T10:38:43
Megan Veldman – Coveralls and High Heels
1:20 Layers, Pullets and Crops
4:30 Twins Megan and Josh can read each other’s minds
5:50 Megan calls Josh dumb – with her mind.
6:50 T...
Episode 49 Alison Van Eennaam June 22 2017 from 2017-06-22T10:38:51
Food Evolution – Alison Van Eenennaam is a Movie Star!
2:30 Sharing the spotlight with Neil Degrasse Tyson.
6:00 Alison and Wendell nerd out about dairy research.
7:50 Milking mice...
Episode 48 MatthewPot June 15 2017 from 2017-06-15T11:22:25
Matthew Pot – Making Commodity Markets Interesting
1:30 Growing up on a dairy farm – Wine isn’t the only great drink they produce in Niagara.
2:55 Is brick a soil type?
6:20 High s...
Episode 47 Vanessa And Matt Dirksen June 8 2017 from 2017-06-08T11:52:28
The Dirksen’s – the definition of a family farm.
1:50 Every family needs an Opa.
4:30 Vanessa calls Wendell old.
7:00 An off-farm job can be a valuable learning experience.
10:...
Episode 46 Bruce Sargent June 1 2017 from 2017-06-01T11:13:38
If Dairy Farmers cost Maxime Bernier the leadership, then Bruce Sargent is the Dragon Slayer.
3:00 How to get farmers attention, by Maxime Bernier.
6:30 Recruiting members for the Conservat...
Episode 45 Tony Meekes May 25 2017 from 2017-05-25T09:59:22
Did you ever wonder who makes all the cool apps that you use every day? Tony Meekes is putting his geek skills to use to create apps to help make farmers lives better.
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Episode 44 Sarah Jackson May 18 2017 from 2017-05-18T10:04:36
This amazing single mom ended up taking over the family farm at 25 whether she was ready or not.
1:45 Sarah makes being a Ridgetown Westag sound pretty good.
4:00 Pheasants, Partridges...
Episode 43 Kyle Wynette May 11 2017 from 2017-05-11T00:01:12
Kyle Wynette – Beer Farmer
1:45 Why would anyone move to Tavistock?
2:30 Still a better love story than Twighlight.
5:30 Farming and raising a family.
7:00 Hops – outside the b...
Episode 42 Sandi Brock May 4 2017 from 2017-05-04T10:23:04
2:25 Growing up on a dairy farm in Paris – not a hostage situation.
4:15 I miss the 80’s…. said no one ever.
7:00 You don’t have to do what your parents do.
11:10 Poor Sandi. Alone with...
Episode 41 Robyn Walsh April 27 2017 from 2017-04-27T10:22:47
Robyn Walsh is our Favorite Newfie. Bring on the Robot Overlords.
1:20 Milking cows and growing corn on the Rock.
4:10 Canadian history according to Wendell.
5:50 Robyn claims to be a ...
Episode 40 Tim Caulfield April 20 2017 from 2017-04-20T10:27:36
2:10 Never take advice from Gwenyth Paltrow on vaginal hygiene.
4:55 Yes, I know boys don’t have vaginas.
7:10 Vampire facial – ummm, it’s a thing.
9:40 Speaking up for science and tryi...
Episode 39 Terry Nuhn April 13 2017 from 2017-04-13T11:10:12
0:30 Hay rules. Suck it corn and soybean growers.
1:50 When a mommy deer and a daddy elk love each other very, very much….
5:00 Family farm, family business.
7:30 Make hay when the sun ...
Episode 38 Hans Weber Stonetown Cheese April 6 2017 from 2017-04-06T00:23:14
It's Canadian Dairy Expo week so we are talking cheese, cheese and cheese! Hans Weber brought his family to Canada from Switzerland and fills us in on milking cows and making award winning cheese o...
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Episode 37 Kevin Snyder March 30 2017 from 2017-03-30T11:13:33
1:30 When you are related to literally everyone in your neighborhood.
3:00 Maple Syrup Facts - It’s a Canadian thing.
6:30 Woodlot management = healthy trees.
9:00 OMG we are talking su...
Episode 36 Ed Donkers March 23 2017 from 2017-03-23T01:19:14
Ed Donkers is this years Breakfast on the Farm host. We talk dairy goats, yoga and ballroom dancing.
0:10 Not all dairy farmers have cows.
4:50 Dairy goats are NOT just little dairy cows.
Episode 35 Bruce Sargent March 16 2017 from 2017-03-16T08:08:06
1:00 Growing up on a farm A.K.A. forced labour
5:15 Maxime Bernier - Liar, Liar, Pants on Fire
9:35 Bananas in Moose Jaw?
14:30 This should be every politicians answer to every question...
Kevin McArter - Nobody has a better voice than an auctioneer from 2017-03-09T08:44:11
1:30 Why beef farmers and bankers make good partners
6:40 Western cattle- Ontario or bust!
9:50 Senior A Hockey- if you're not Canadian you won't understand
11:50 Wendell accidentally b...
GFO Maegan and Steve from 2017-03-01T21:55:15
Maegan MacKimmie & SteveMcCabe from Grain Farmers of Ontario
1:15 Maegan’s job at GFO is not just babysitting Steve. 2:45 From now on, Steve would like to be referred to as “The Silver Surfer...
Philip Shaw - Farmer, Economist, Speaker, Good Guy from 2017-02-24T22:00:58
0:50 Why Canadian sugar beets are processed in the US
3:10 Phil explains why Ontario farmers grow better corn than most US states including Illinois
9:00 Consumers really just want cheap fo...
Farm & Rural Ag Network Launch from 2017-02-21T12:58:51
Podcasts are the fastest growing information platform out there. At #OntarioAgcast we are thrilled to partner with Tim Hammerich, Rob Sharkey and Donnarie Hales to change the way people listen to a...
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Aussie Farmer James Stacey from 2017-02-04T00:00
1:08 Reasons you might punch a kangaroo in the face
5:23 Aussie supply management deregulation for dummies/Wendell
9:25 Wendell makes a fairly obvious comparison
12:55 Chasing export ma...
The SciBabe Is Awesome from 2017-02-01T03:11:30
The SciBabe, Yvette D'Entremont knows her science AND has a sense of humor.
0:15 On being Acadian, not French
2:45 The most embarrassing SciBabe story ever
3:50 Rules for Facebook - don...
Cody Creelman, Cow Vet from 2017-01-23T18:35:24
Dr. Cody Creelman received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with distinction in 2006 from the University of Alberta and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine in 2011 from the Western College of V...
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Chris Moore, Kinburn Sheep from 2017-01-18T17:05:23
Chris Moore, Kinburn Sheep by WFS Feeding Success Podcast
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Dylan Sher- Before the Plate from 2017-01-10T23:22:41
Dylan Sher, third year Ag Business student at the University of Guelph and founder of Before the Plate, talks to us about his new initiative. Connecting urban audiences with real farmers.
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PUBCAST 2016 from 2016-12-30T19:06:46
A celebration of our first year in podcasting!
0:01- Reg Clinton, Vet, Kirkton Veterinary Services
2:58- Steve Thomas, Swine Sales, Elanco
4:45- Amy Matheson, Dairy Farmer and Farm & ...
Amy Matheson and Stewart Skinner from 2016-12-20T14:12:47
Amy and Stew share way more than 140 characters and their views on supply management, family farms and online conversations.
No Stewarts were harmed in the making of this podcast.
Andrew Campbell from 2016-11-21T18:18:53
Wendell and Andrew talk about farming and share a touching moment.
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Mark Andrew Junkin from 2016-11-07T17:54:43
Mark Andrew Junkin by WFS Feeding Success Podcast
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Clair Doan from 2016-10-31T16:57:59
Clair Doan- turkey farmer, 2016 Canada Nuffield Scholar and banker.
Clair talks about what it's like to travel the world, examining poultry markets, undercover videos and what he's wearing for...
Jenni Tilton-Flood from 2016-10-26T02:41:02
Lover of green & yellow and black & white; Jenni Tilton-Flood!
Talking about all things agriculture and field hockey.
Check out Jenni's blog: https://thedeeremilkmaid.com/
Greg Peterson from 2016-10-18T18:44:37
Interviewing agvocate, singer and farmer- Greg Peterson of Peterson Farm Bros.
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Hugh Simpson from 2016-10-11T20:23:52
Ontario Honeybees, their Beekeeper & Pure, Natural Ontario Honey #beeAg instagram: http://instagram.com/ospreybeekeeper
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Kevin Folta from 2016-09-27T21:12:38
Great opportunity to catch up with Dr. Kevin Folta. Kevin is the professor and chairman of the horticultural sciences department at the University of Florida... and an all around great guy.
Ch...
Courtney Denard from 2016-09-13T16:11:06
Talking to Ontario Farmer field reporter; Courtney Denard about agriculture, gender equality, mental health and the Tragically Hip.
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Jen Christie May 30 2016 from 2016-05-30T15:05:36
Jen Christie May 30 2016 by WFS Feeding Success Podcast
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Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from 2016-05-06T22:46:58
Great conversation with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois,
Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Dean, Faculty of Management, Dalhousie University about food and farming.
http://www.dal.ca/faculty/management.html...
Bruce Sargent, Farm Boy Productions April 28, 2016 from 2016-04-28T19:18:59
Sat down with the man who brought you Ag Mean Tweets... Bruce Sargent!
See #AgMeanTweets here: www.country104.com/2016/04/27/watc…arming-edition/
Farm Boy Productions:
www.fa...
Amy Matheson Interview from 2016-03-21T10:51:22
Amy Matheson Interview by WFS Feeding Success Podcast
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Steve Thomas Interview from 2016-03-10T21:01:56
Talking to our friend Steve Thomas about his obsession with rugby, his love of pigs, his passion for Pork Industry's Friends of the Food Bank and his search for the perfect blond highlights.
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Blair Cressman Interview from 2016-03-07T03:15:01
Talking to Blair Cressman, Zoetis about everything from antibiotic use, modern day pig farming and the Ontario Pork Congress (OPC). Blair is the 2016 OPC President, and is giving us a sneak peak at...
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Leah Dorman Interview from 2016-03-07T02:58:20
February 25 2016
A conversation with Dr. Leah Dorman, Food System Veterinarian, Phibro Animal Health about responsible antibiotic usage. Bio: Your source for honest information about animal h...
Reg Clinton Interview from 2016-03-07T02:51:59
Live on location at the London Dairy Congress:
Interview with Dr. Reg Clinton, Kirkton Vets. Topics: -Dr. Reg Clinton's background -What makes London Dairy Congress different -Antibiotic usag...
Kelly Daynard Feb 11 2016 from 2016-03-07T02:29:39
Kelly is the Communications Manager at Farm & Food Care- we are pleased to have her on our show, talking about #ontag!
February 11, 2016