The Extensionists
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Episode 42 - Darren Hebert & Sean Mitchell
October 6, 2026 · 59 minWhat does it take to move beyond traditional lectures and deliver training that builds practical, real-world skills? In the Season 3 premiere of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck kick off a new season focused on bridging…
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Summer Special - Power 10
July 29, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minIf you could condense a full season of expert insights into the handful of skills that truly move the needle in agricultural extension, what would they be? In this Power 10 Summer Special, hosts Toban Dyck and Jay Whetter take a broader…
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Episode 40 – Rachelle Brockman
June 30, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minWhat if you could turn every stressful conflict into a moment of growth instead of dread? In this Season 2 finale of The Extensionists, we sit down with Rachelle Brockman, principal of Eureka Experience, to explore how to master conflict…
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Episode 39 – Jane Mangold & Nicole Fleming
June 16, 2026 · 1 hr 13 minWe know the science, but how do we make it resonate? Let's rethink the 'expert-led' model and explore how to build more impactful, collaborative sessions for our farming communities. In this episode of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter…
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Episode 38 – Dean Jenkinson
June 2, 2026 · 1 hr 22 minWhat can agricultural extension professionals learn from stand-up comedians? In this episode of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck welcome Dean Jenkinson, comedian and artistic director of the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, to…
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Episode 37 – Patti Durand
May 19, 2026 · 1 hr 9 minHow do you navigate the unspoken expectations, deep-seated fears, and intergenerational tensions that make farm succession planning so difficult? In this episode of The Extensionists, Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck are joined by Patti Durand…
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Episode 36 – Owen Roberts
May 5, 2026 · 1 hr 18 minWhat do 33 years in agricultural communications, a role as senior communications advisor for Grain Farmers of Ontario, and a 26-year run as the lead guitarist for the country rock band "The GMOs" all have in common? In this episode of The…
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Episode 35 – Lauren Benoit
April 21, 2026 · 1 hr 22 minHow do we get extension right by bridging the gap between researchers and farmers? In Episode 35 of The Extensionists, hosts Jay Whetter and Toban Dyck welcome Lauren Benoit, a 2024 Nuffield Scholar and PhD student at the University of…