In Episode 14 of the Truth About Ag podcast, co-hosts Evan Shout and Kristjan Hebert discuss this year’s challenging harvest, from managing unpredictable weather to empowering the team through cross-training and delegation. They talk about the role of guilt in farm decision-making, how to step back and let your team shine, and whether the “post-harvest... Read More
Category: Farm Management
Rural crime has been a major issue for a long time, but vehicle and equipment thefts appear to be rising. Farms are often remote and don't always have people around, making them a target for thieves. Farms are also situated miles from the nearest neighbour and much further from the nearest policing headquarters, so it... Read More
Farm Credit Canada has published its farmland value report for the mid-way mark of 2024, with Saskatchewan leading the way with growth of 7.4%. The overall Canadian average for January to June 2024 sits at 5.4%, despite a challenging financial climate of elevated interest rates and lower commodity prices. All provinces posted positive gains on... Read More
Farming boasts one of the shortest commutes — from door to barn or shop is often just a morning stroll, coffee in hand. But that's only if you live on the farm; and while multi-generational farms are common, multi-family yard sites are less so. For many farms, there comes a time when building a new... Read More
The Advanced Agricultural Leadership Program (AALP) is now accepting applications for Class 21 that begins in September 2025. During this executive leadership program, up to 30 individuals will embark on a personal journey to realize their potential, while exploring agriculture, food and rural economic development from the local to the international level through a leadership... Read More
In Episode 13 of The Truth About Ag podcast, host Evan Shout welcomes Clint Fischer, a South Dakota attorney specializing in farm family transitions and succession. In this discussion, they explore the intricate challenges faced by farm families during ownership transitions and discuss strategies that can help. Fischer is also founder of Braintrust Ag, an... Read More
Not-for-profit organizations and municipalities in Ontario will soon be able to access funding to create a more welcoming environment for international agri-food workers who work in the province's agri-food sector. The Government of Ontario has announced $1.5 million for the international agri-food workers (IAW) Welcoming Communities Initiative, funded through the Sustainable Canadian Agricultural Partnership, a... Read More
Guest post by Kristjan Hebert, president of Hebert Group. This post was originally posted here. I’m usually a pretty positive person, but I won’t lie, it’s been a challenging harvest so far. Mother Nature has thrown us some curve balls, with too much rain and humidity slowing things down. This has put us behind schedule.... Read More
Agriculture can be a difficult industry to get into, especially for those that were not raised in it. Access to land, equipment and practical experience are often essential for creating a successful business model, and while there are courses and schools that can help with the knowledge piece, agriculture is an industry that typically requires... Read More
While policy leaders around the world are pushing to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at an unprecedented speed, the science is still working to catch up, at least when it comes to measuring carbon sequestration rates and emissions at the farm level. The conventional way of measuring carbon is to look at what is currently... Read More