Rural Roots Canada

Using multiple layers of data to help optimize crop production, improve farm operation's bottom line and maximize success.  In this feature, we talk to the Chief Technology Officer of Digital Ag, Dr. Alex Melnitchouck, at Olds College about how the HyperLayer project will lead the next generation of digital farming in Canada.  This feature is powered by AGvisorPRO.com.

Life-long learning is a big part of a farmer's journey. We talk to Scott Gerbrandt, a graduate of the Canadian Cattlemen's Young Leaders program about how the journey grew their passion for the beef industry. More on his story at Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature powered by AGvisorPRO.com

The depopulation of herds and flocks on Canadian farms is becoming an increasingly concerning issue, with disease playing a significant role in the decline. Not only does that affect consumers, but it also has a massive effect on farmers and their mental health. AgKnow, a farm-focused initiative providing farmers with essential resources to support their mental health, is conducting a study on farm animal epidemics and depopulation and is looking for input from those who have been through it. You can join the AgKnow community on AGvisorPRO.com.

Mental health is a critical issue for ag workers, but a new farm-focused mental health initiative is looking to tackle the issue head-on. In this episode of Rural Roots Canada, we chat with Linda Hunt, program director of the new program called AgKnow.

Canada's Prairie grasslands have been identified as one of the most endangered ecosystems in the world. It's a threat to producers, but the solution to mitigating that threat could be as simple as proper cattle management. Over five million acres of Canada's grasslands were surrendered during the mad cow disease crisis in 2003 when 26,000 ranch families left the beef industry. Most of the land was converted to cropland and other uses and continues to shrink.

Lethbridge College has ranked 16th on the list of Canada's top 50 research colleges, its highest-ever ranking and the first time it has cracked the top 20. The list, compiled by Research Infosource, also ranks the school fifth in research income growth, the third straight year Lethbridge College has been recognized as one of the country’s 10 fastest-growing research colleges.

The Advancing Women in Agriculture Conference is marking its tenth anniversary this year, a celebratory event that will highlight and recognize the incredible female talent and innovators in the ag industry.   The conference takes place at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in downtown Calgary from March 12-14. As always, it will provide a forum for women passionate about agriculture and food and feature speakers from various industries discussing a number of different topics.

It's a new year, and that farm transition planning and conversation with your family that you have been putting off needs to happen. We talk to farm transition coach Elaine Froese about how to approach fairness with children. More on Rural Roots Canada.com. This feature is powered by AGvisorPRO.

Gathering the different generations of the family to the table for farm succession talks can be a daunting task.  We talk with Farm Transition Coach Elaine Froese on how to make this step easier . More on Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Ontario dairy farmer and communication expert Andrew Campbell is urging farmers to tell their story. The Fresh Air Farmer, who farms with his family in Strathroy, Ontario, says no one else is going to tell consumers about their farm story and how they produce food if they don’t. Campbell was a keynote speaker at this year’s Banff Pork Seminar.

“One of the things we need to bring into the discussion is the discussion of the emotion of farming as well as the practicality,” says AGvisorPRO CEO and Founder Robert Saik referring to how agriculture can strengthen its relationship with consumers. In this interview, Rob and RRC’s Craig Lester also talk about why sustainable intensification at the farm level will help feed the world and why everyone in the industry needs to adopt technology at a quicker rate. They also take a trip back in time as Rob reflects on what he would tell his younger self if he had the chance. They conclude their conversation with a look into how the idea for AGvisorPRO formed and where it is headed as they look to help farmers connect with the expertise they need in a timely fashion. As Rob puts it: “AGvisorPRO shrinks time and space, while expanding minds.” This feature is powered by AGvisorPRO.

A Manitoba farm family turns a marginal piece of land into a thriving pasture for their cattle. They tell RRC how they were able to rejuvenate the land here on Rural Roots Canada.

Agriculture has seen a lot advancements in recent years. Entrepreneur and founder of AGvisorPRO Rob Saik provides insight on the current trends we are seeing. More on this story on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture. This feature is powered by AGvisorPRO.

An Ontario dairy farmer and communication expert is urging farmers to tell their story. More on why Andrew Campbell believes no one else is going to tell consumers about how food is produced if they don't. More on this story can be found at Rural Roots Canada, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

Farm Family Transition Expert Elaine Froese encourages farm families to have courageous conversations. In this podcast, Elaine and RRC's Craig Lester talk about what is holding families back from having tough conversations about farm transition plans and the dangers of putting them off. Using relatable examples from her family and farm businesses, Elaine talks about navigating farm transition and ensuring expectations are clearly communicated. Elaine Froese, CSP is a certified professional speaker, certified coach, and author. She’s a go-to expert for farm families who want better communication and conflict resolution to secure a successful farm transition. As a farmer and mother to the successor of their farm, she understands the culture of agriculture intimately. Do you have a farm transition question or situation you need help on? You can connect with Elaine and have your questions answered through the AGvisorPRO app: https://link-app.agvisorpro.com/froese-elaine

Agriculture groups from across the country are set to start advising the federal government on its Sustainable Agriculture Strategy.  Why they are hopeful after seeing the latest discussion paper can be found on Rural Roots Canada,com where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A roller coaster of a year for crops in Alberta.  We have a look back at the year that was for 2022 with the Alberta Wheat and Barley Commission's Agronomy Extension Specialist Jeremy Boychyn. For a breakdown of the year that was, go to Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.

A Saskatchewan farmer is named the recipient of a prestigious Entrepreneur of the Year award. Kristjan Hebert from the Hebert Group, has been selected as a Ernst and Young Entrepreneur of the Year for 2022 for the Prairie Region.

In this podcast, we speak with Kristjan Hebert from Fairlight, Saskatchewan, about a range of topics covering the agricultural industry. Kristjan recalls his start in farming, his company's recent entrepreneurial success. He also weighs in on current ag policy, how much of a difference farmers can make if they tell their story and a rule that every member of the management team follows.

Strengthening the agriculture workforce. Non-profit organization Agriculture for Life has been tasked with administering a fund aimed at promoting agriculture as a career to deal. More on how the initiative will help increase the workforce can be found on Rural Roots Canada.com, where we Amplify Canadian Agriculture.