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CONVERSATIONS THAT MATTER. The Growing the Future Podcast features conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship, and personal and professional growth in the agriculture community.

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Agriculture does not run along a single track. The agronomy decisions, the farm business pressures, the succession conversations, and the quiet health questions underneath all of it are connected -- and for most people in agriculture, they never land... more

Most operators assume the best farms in their region are spending a lot more to get a lot more out of their land. The data says otherwise. Travis Girard, a farm management consultant with MNP, and Dean Klippenstine, also with MNP, return for the seco... more

A $1.2 million combine is only as fast as the slowest part of the yard behind it, and for most harvests, that slow part isn't the field. It's the space between the combine and the bin: the trucks, the augers, the dryer, and the person running between... more

Canola's up on a good rally, fertilizer's down from its spring highs, and for the first time in a while, Western Canadian producers have a little swagger back. But every rally raises the same question: is this the one you lock in, or the one that con... more

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Recent Guests

Terry Aberhart
Founder of Convergence conference
Convergence Conference
Episode: Convergence Is Back. Here Is What We Are Building.
Travis Gerrard
Farm management consultant with MNP
MNP
Episode: Know Your Numbers: See Where You Stack Up
Dean Klippenstine
Farm management consultant with MNP
MNP
Episode: Know Your Numbers: See Where You Stack Up
Trevor Sherman
Farms at Battleford operator who built a tool to measure arguments about combine settings
Farms at Battleford
Episode: The Crop Is Ready. Is Your Yard?
Vince Pawluski
Technology entrepreneur discussing automated systems and remote control integrations
Consulate (event host)
Episode: The Crop Is Ready. Is Your Yard?
Brennan McArthur
Farm operator with large-scale yard and bin system, innovator in high-throughput harvest logistics
Watrous, Saskatchewan
Episode: The Crop Is Ready. Is Your Yard?
Jace Young
Founder and CEO of Legacy Farmer
Legacy Farmer
Episode: Farm Succession Planning Canada: Are You Prepared?
Jolene Bolding
Manager Advisory Services at Farm Credit Canada
Farm Credit Canada
Episode: Farm Succession Planning Canada: Are You Prepared?
Jaeda Hoppe
Independent agronomist, owner of Hoppe Agronomy
Hoppe Agronomy
Episode: Independent Agronomist Jaeda Hoppe: Going Out on Your Own at 24

Hosts

Dan Averhart
Host focusing on market briefings, live canola market discussions, and audience questions.
Dan Aberhart
Host with focus on farm economics, market dynamics, and multi-guest discussions.
Danny Eberhardt
Host of the Growing the Future series and live briefings.

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Cover Crops Western Canada: Does It Pay on Prairie Acres?
Q: What is a plant actually doing that means it needs less nitrogen out of a bag?
The plant's nitrogen use efficiency can be improved by better soil biology and nutrient balancing, allowing the plant to achieve similar or higher yields with a reduced external nitrogen input when supported by proper ammonium/nitrate balance and soil conditions.
Five Numbers Every Farm Should Know: Get Your Books in Order
Q: What is a healthy gross margin on a per-acre basis?
Richelle and Dean explain that a healthy gross margin varies by region and farm type, but generally aim for margins that cover all inputs plus a sustainable level of profit, with benchmarks adjusted for cultivated acres and regional costs.
What AI Changed for Them: Four Operators, 30 Days In
Q: What business problems were you trying to solve when you entered the cohort?
Participants describe a mix of organizational clarity, data governance, and personal development—solving how to translate tacit knowledge into shareable insights, align teams, and build scalable operating systems with AI.
State of Iron: Who Owns Your Tractor?
Q: What can listeners do to push for change?
Listeners can engage with industry coalitions and advocacy groups, support policy reforms that promote repair freedom and data sovereignty, and participate in political processes to demand competition-friendly regulations. Collective action through organizations can help shift the balance of power toward farmers and smaller players in the ecosystem.
State of Iron: Who Owns Your Tractor?
Q: Why is repairability a central issue in agriculture tech?
Repairability matters because it determines who can service equipment, at what cost, and with what parts. When manufacturers lock down parts, data, and software, farmers become dependent on authorized dealers, which raises prices and stifles innovation. Enabling third-party repair and open access to diagnostics can lower costs and increase resilience.

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What is Growing the Future about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show features conversations on agriculture, innovation, entrepreneurship, and growth within farming communities. Episodes frequently center on market dynamics, farm succession, agronomy, soil health, and the economics of farming in Western Canada and beyond. A recurring strength is bringing practitioner perspectives—farmers, lenders, agronomists, and policy analysts—into practical discussions that blend on-the-ground experience with data-driven insights. Noteworthy is the mix of live briefing formats, audience interaction, and real-world implications for profitability, sustainability, and strategic planning in farming operations. This makes it helpful for listeners who want actionable guidance on marketing, finance, risk management, an... more

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2. Travis Gerrard
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