The First Sixteen
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Framing the Next Policy Framework
August 26, 2026 · 39 min"In my mind, those frameworks are both an art and a science." That's how Dori Gingera-Beauchemin describes the work of building Canada's national agricultural frameworks. And right now, the next one is taking shape. The Next Policy…
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From Idea to Adoption: Olds College smart farm
April 27, 2026 · 25 minTurning high-tech concepts into field-ready tools requires more than just a good idea—it requires real-world validation and farmer-to-farmer trust. In this episode, we speak with Herman Simons, who leads Smart Agriculture Applied Research…
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Women farmers leading into the future
February 11, 2026 · 25 min2026 is the International Year of the Woman Farmer. Women are changing the face of farming in Canada. They are highly educated. They’re working hard. And, while they are having success, they also encounter unique barriers to entry and…
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More Than a Transaction: Reimagining Farm Transitions
December 22, 2025 · 30 minFarm transitions aren’t simply business deals — they’re deeply human and often emotionally complex. In this episode, we speak with two innovators reimagining how farms change hands and how new farmers find their place. Heather Watson…
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From Fences to Firewalls: Cyber security in agriculture
October 15, 2025 · 26 minFrom phones and computers to automated systems in barns and data collection in harvesters, each piece of technology on a farm is a fantastic tool – and a potential weak point. And hackers look for – weak points. Just as producers protect…
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Opening new markets in the Indo-Pacific
July 16, 2025 · 30 minHow do we open new markets in diverse and dynamic countries? What challenges do we face, and what solutions are being used? Chris White, President and CEO of the Canadian Meat Council, and Diedrah Kelly, Executive Director of the…
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Innovative investments: Venture capital funding in agriculture and food
June 18, 2025 · 29 minInnovators take risks. And they need investors who are willing and informed to help them take the risks. Alison Sunstrum is a pioneering entrepreneur turned investor, now on a mission to fix the gaps she once faced—mentorship and access…
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On Farm Climate Action in Action
June 2, 2025 · 28 minFarmers are taking action to protect the environment and strengthen the competitiveness of our agricultural sector. We speak with three producers who are leaders in reducing greenhouse gases, sequestering carbon, and building resilience…