Beste Forage podcasts (2024)

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Grazing: Impact of Utilization Project with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr 1:17:26

2d ago1:17:26

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Today we are talking with Dr. Mary-Jane Orr about the Grazing: Impact of Utilization project, which looks at two different grazing strategies, 50% utilization and 80% utilization in rotational grazing. This project started in 2022 at MBFI and is still in progress. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry…

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Intercropping High Protein Forages with Corn 52:13

16d ago52:13

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Dr. Yvonne Lawley is an associate professor in the Plant Science Department at the University of Manitoba. Her area of research is agronomy and cropping systems. Dr. Lawley’s research has focused on several crops including soybeans, corn, and wheat and a range of management practices from residue management, strip tillage, to cover crops. Her resea…

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Sod Seeding & Hay Establishment Trial with Cam Ross and Alex Griffiths (DUCs) 27:09

30d ago27:09

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Cam Ross comes from a cow-calf operation North of Minnedosa, MB where he still farms with his family today. Cam has a degree in Environmental Studies from the University of Manitoba and started with Ducks Unlimited as a summer student in 2017 (He worked a summer with MBFI in 2016 as well!) and then moved into a full-time position in 2020 where he n…

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Parkland Crop Diversity Foundation Diversification Centre Teff Trials with James Frey 48:23

1M ago48:23

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James Frey works with Manitoba Agriculture as an Applied Diversification Specialist, based in Roblin. He collaborates with Parkland Crop Diversification Foundation to conduct small-plot research trials for a broad range of field and forage crops. Previously, he worked in Northeast Asia with on-farm development projects. James is always looking for …

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Intercropping Corn with Forage Soybeans with Joe Gardiner (Covers & Co.) 1:09:48

2M ago1:09:48

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Joe Gardiner grew up in the community of Clearwater Manitoba and he feels very fortunate that he and his wife Melanie, call Clearwater home today. Together with his parents, brother Sheldon and his partner Derek, they run a mixed grain and cattle farm located just off #3 highway in southern Manitoba. In 2016 Joe had a decision to make. He was not e…

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AFIN Sustainable Forages Webinar Series - Effect of drought stress on plant growth in forage legumes 1:21:22

2M ago1:21:22

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Effect of drought stress on plant growth, nitrogen fixation, soil nitrogen availability and soil microbial diversity in forage legumes presented by Dr. Malinda Thilakarathna, Department of Agricultural, Food and Nutritional Science, University of Alberta Drought stress poses a significant challenge to forage production, making it crucial to better …

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Producer Profile & Grazing Mentorship with Randy Tkachyk 38:20

2M ago38:20

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The Tkachyk farm is a third-generation farm that was established in 1907. Together with his wife, Randy enjoys the farming lifestyle. He had the opportunity to add custom grazing beginning in the early 2000s, with adjacent lands being available to rent and purchase. Being the only operator on the farm, and no extra help, he made the decision to tak…

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Manitoba Crop Alliance On Farm Research with Pam de Rocquigny 1:06:59

3M ago1:06:59

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Pam de Rocquigny is the chief executive officer of Manitoba Crop Alliance (MCA), a not-for-profit, farmer-led organization. MCA represents over 7,700 farmer-members and strives to continuously improve the competitiveness and profitability of all crops represented by the organization. Pam is responsible for providing vision and leadership in impleme…

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Ancestral Life Ways & Rewilding With Luke McLaughlin 1:23:06

3M ago1:23:06

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This episode feature's my interview with Luke McLaughlin, the owner/instructor of the Holistic Survival School and three time contestant on the popular survival show, Naked and Afraid. This interview is truly insightful and inspiring as we delved into introspective topics such as uncovering our human mortality, hunting as a spiritual practice, and …

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Key Findings from the Canadian Cow-Calf Surveillance Network with Dr. John Campbell 1:05:11

3M ago1:05:11

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Dr. John Campbell graduated from the Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph in 1985. After several years of rural veterinary practice, he returned to Guelph to complete a Doctor of Veterinary Science degree in Ruminant Health Management. He has worked as a clinical faculty member on the Ruminant Field Service Practice at the Western Colle…

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Accerlating Change with Dana Penrice 56:54

4M ago56:54

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Dana strives to support inspired thinking and action in agriculture and rural communities. By thinking broadly and deeply about the systems upon which our society depends, Dana sees us better positioning the industry and our communities for the future. Dana’s work with Holistic Management Canada and with the Human Venture Institute has been foundat…

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Astrological Inspiration with Sitara Taddeo 1:31:52

4M ago1:31:52

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Today we explore the intersection of nature, health, and astrology with Sitara Taddeo. Based in Las Vegas, Sitara is a practicing intuition coach and professional science researcher. Using her deep understanding of astrology and mindfulness, Sitara is able to interpret the stars and provide a roadmap for people seeking to improve their mental emoti…

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Scratching the Surface: Investigating Itchy Cattle with Dr. Brenda Ralston 1:07:37

4M ago1:07:37

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Brenda Ralston is a firm believer that applied research is critically needed today more than ever and that the Colleges are an excellent fit to carry this out in collaboration with Private Industry, Producer Groups, Universities, Government and most importantly the Producers themselves. Her guiding principle for applied research is ultimately if th…

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Vaccination Programs and Safe Protocols with Extension Veterinarian Dr. Deanne Wilkinson 44:35

4M ago44:35

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Dr. Deanne Wilkinson grew up near Oakville on a mixed grain and cow/calf farm and currently lives north of Ste. Rose du Lac and farms with her husband and 3 kids. Together, they calve out approximately 80 purebred Gelbvieh and Balancer (registered Angus x Gelbvieh) cows and 20 commercial cows and run Gelbvieh, Balancer and Angus bulls. They have gr…

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The Shroom Boom With Florida Mushroom Co. 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

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This week's episode features a ''myco-entertaining'' conversation with the founders of Florida Mushroom Company. Pat, Jesse, and Deeley are on a mission to bring gourmet and medicinal mushrooms to their friends, family, and community in the sunshine state. They open up about the founding of their company and where they're headed. Along the way we d…

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BONUS: The Manitoba Beef & Forage Production Conference with Pam Iwanchysko 33:53

5M ago33:53

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Pam Iwanchysko has been a Livestock Specialist with Manitoba Agriculture in Dauphin, Manitoba for more than 25 years. Pam was raised on a mixed farm north of Dauphin and attended the University of Manitoba where she received her BSc. Degree and then proceeded to attend the University of Saskatchewan to complete her Master’s degree in Ruminant Nutri…

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Learn Your Land with Adam Haritan 1:33:58

5M ago1:33:58

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This week on Forager's Radio, I had the immense pleasure of speaking with Adam Haritan of Learn Your Land. For the past eight years, Adam has cultivated an exceptional Youtube Channel dedicated to educating people on the wonders of nature. Furthermore, he eloquently expresses the importance of establishing a fulfilling connection with your local na…

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Enhancing Productivity and Environmental Sustainability with Marcos Cordeiro 58:43

5M ago58:43

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Marcos Cordeiro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Animal Science at the University of Manitoba. He holds a PhD in Biosystems Engineering and is registered as a Professional Engineer in Manitoba. He has extensive expertise in agro-environmental modeling, statistical analysis of large datasets (i.e., big data), spatial analyses using geo…

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The Paradigm Shift with Jonathan & Stefan Bouw 54:43

6M ago54:43

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Today we highlight Jonathan & Stefan Bouw who own and operate Edie Creek Angus at Dugald, Manitoba & Howrey Angus in Sterling, North Dakota. They are the third generation on the Edie Creek Farm, where they raise cattle that calve in the spring in a low management system. They have worked for many years to incorporate genetics into their herd that w…

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Celtic Traditions & The Great Pagan Revival 1:05:41

6M ago1:05:41

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This week, I had the pleasure of speaking with Seren Hawley of Hedgerow Healing. As a native of Wales in the UK, Seren shares her wealth of knowledge surrounding Celtic traditions and the deep secrets of the natural world they contain. In this episode we get to learn about Seren's experiences that inspired her to share these traditions and how to f…

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The Pan-Canadian Smart Farm Network with Dr. Joy Agnew 55:49

6M ago55:49

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Dr. Joy Agnew grew up on a grain farm near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan and earned her doctorate in Ag/Bio Engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. She joined Olds College of Agriculture and Technology in 2019 where she oversees the applied research portfolio and smart farm operations. Applied research at Olds College is focused on crop and li…

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Citizen Mycology 101 1:05:55

6M ago1:05:55

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In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Devin Hilty of Mind Over Mycology. Devin has extraordinary skills in the world of mushroom identification, photography, and discovering new species. In our conversation, he shares his knowledge, techniques, and stories around discovering controversial mushrooms in unexpected places. Topics Covere…

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Smart Agriculture Career Development with Dr. Adrienne Levay 1:15:47

7M ago1:15:47

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Adrienne Levay graduated with a PhD in Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems from the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Land and Food Systems in 2018. She is a two-time Canadian Institutes of Health Research Awardee and was a 4-Year Fellow at the University of British Columbia. Her research interests have included gender and food in…

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How To Grow Mushrooms At Home 1:30:43

7M ago1:30:43

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Have you ever wondered, what are the easiest mushrooms to grow at home? Like so many people becoming more interested in mycology and self-reliance, I sat down with my best friend and co-founder, Brian Davis, to learn both beginner and expert methods for growing mushrooms right in your own home. After of only a few minutes into our conversation, I r…

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Annual Forages for Soil Health with Mary-Jane Orr 1:22:04

7M ago1:22:04

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This week Mary-Jane Orr, General Manager for Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc., joins me to discuss the Annual Forages for Soil Health Project that is currently taking place at MBFI’s Brookdale Farm. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovati…

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The Beef Industry & Calf Growth Implants Project with Melissa Atchison 42:25

8M ago42:25

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Melissa Atchison grew up on a purebred operation in the Interlake region of Manitoba. She attended the University of Manitoba where she received her Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with a focus in Animal Science. Since then, Melissa has worked for the Canadian Food Inspection Agency as a porcine inspector, and for Manitoba Agriculture as a Lives…

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Bonus Episode: The Bright Future of Ag with MBFI’s 2023 Summer Students 22:47

8M ago22:47

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Megan Harris is an undergraduate student at Brandon University majoring in the Bio Medical Science Program. She plans to pursue further education in the medical field. She was born and raised in Brandon, Manitoba and grew up around horses. Her passion for large animals led her to take the leap to work with cattle this summer at MBFI. Sydney Gerelus…

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Manitoba Beef Producers Update with Carson Callum 39:37

8M ago39:37

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Carson Callum is the General Manager with Manitoba Beef Producers. Carson joined MBP in 2019, and comes with an extension background in agriculture. He has a Master’s of Science in Agriculture, specifically related to beef cattle. Carson has worked in many areas of the ag sector, and the beef industry is near and dear to him. He grew up on a small …

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Drought Information with Stacey Domolewski (BCRC) 34:20

9M ago34:20

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Episode #38: Drought Information with Stacey Domolewski (BCRC) Stacey Domolewski is a Research and Innovation Coordinator with the Beef Cattle Research Council. She grew up on a cow/calf operation in Southern Alberta and received both her Bachelors and Masters of Animal Science at the University of Saskatchewan. Stacey now lives on a grain farm nea…

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The Carbon Cycle & Beef Production with Ed Bork 1:18:16

9M ago1:18:16

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We are very excited to be talking with Dr. Edward Bork. In this episode, we dig into information on the study of greenhouse gasses and carbon cycling in beef production. Dr. Edward Bork is the Mattheis Chair in Rangeland Ecology in Management, and Director of the Rangeland Research Institute at the University of Alberta. He has been teaching and co…

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Pasture Cropping Project with Mary-Jane Orr 42:26

10M ago42:26

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This week Mary-Jane Orr, General Manager for Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives Inc., joins me to discuss the Pasture Cropping Project that took place at MBFI’s Johnson Farm. Mary-Jane leads a dedicated team at MBFI to advance Manitoba’s beef & forage industry through engaging stakeholders, evaluating on-farm innovation, and extension for sustainab…

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AFIN Webinar - Drought Resilience and Perspective – Canadian Prairies 1:22:04

10M ago1:22:04

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Join us for a chat about the current drought situation in Alberta and the mental health impacts it can have on those facing difficult decisions and stresses. Program Director Linda Hunt from AGKNOW will join us to discuss strategies for cow calf operations to deal with potential drought, including coping with the mental stresses that can arise. We'…

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Soil Organic Matter & Crop Production Risks with Stuart Chutter 45:56

10M ago45:56

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Stuart Chutter is an agriculture junky with passion for risk management, soil health, regenerative agriculture and fitness. Building resilience - in food production, in business and in personal development - are the conversations he wants to have. For Stuart, diversity is the key to building soil health and to building his community. Stuart is a 38…

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AFIN Sustainable Forages Series - Sainfoin: A beneficial companion forage crop for your favourite perennials 1:22:25

10M ago1:22:25

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There has been a renewed interest in sainfoin among western Canadian forage and beef-cattle producers over the last decade. A major trigger for this growing appeal has been the availability of new sainfoin cultivars (Mountainview and Glenview) that have increased compatibility with alfalfa. Grazing alfalfa sainfoin mixed pasture can eliminate alfal…

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Fencing Solutions with Leah Rodvang 33:38

11M ago33:38

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In this episode, we are back talking to Leah Rodvang, Research Technician at MBFI. In this episode we are discussing the fencing solutions used by MBFI for rotational grazing setups, as well as batt latches and other tools that assist with the grazing practices as MBFI. For any listeners who are new to the podcast, and haven’t heard us discuss the …

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Bonus Episode: 4-H Creating Professionals in the Workforce with Shannon Carvey 40:27

11M ago40:27

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Shannon Carvey, the Executive Director at Manitoba 4-H Council Inc., is a generational 4-Her. She has been with 4-H since August 2016 in the role as Club Support Coordinator and transitioned into the Executive Director role in December of 2021. Shannon says that 4-H is the best youth development organization in the world. They are proud to offer ov…

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Leafy Spurge Biocontrols with Mae Elsinger 53:41

11M ago53:41

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Today we are talking with Mae Elsinger, who is a Rangeland Biologist with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. Since the start of Manitoba Beef & Forage Initiatives, Mae has been instrumental in lending her intellectual support for applied research and demonstration projects with a number of partners covering summer grazing strategies, pollinator habi…

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AFIN - Dr. Ed Bork presents An Overview of Work on Integrated Weed Control in Pastures 1:25:42

11M ago1:25:42

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Pasture weeds can markedly reduce forage quantity and availability, and are often a function of grazing practices. Understanding the options available to achieve weed control in grazed land is important, and often includes the integration of different management tools, such as herbicides, managing pasture fertility, and the deliberate use of rotati…

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Season 2, Episode 2: Ethnobotanist and Food Sovereignty Activist Linda Black Elk 1:11:20

12M ago1:11:20

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Find show notes and become one of the listener supporters who make this podcast possible at https://www.thewanderschool.com/podcast. ENJOY this episode of Wander, Forage & Wildcraft where Linda Black Elk shares what it was and is like for Indigenous peoples to access the wild foods they need, and how we can move toward more ethical and sustainable …

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Altosid Mineral Project with Doug Allison & Casey White 45:32

12M ago45:32

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Doug Allison has been a Beef Sales consultant with Cargill Animal Nutrition for the last 23 years. In this role, he works with livestock producers in the feedlot and cow/calf business, helping to balance their feeding programs looking at ration costs and identifying best cost scenarios. Doug has worked with many operations in Manitoba and Eastern S…

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AFIN Sustainable Forages Series - Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (RALP) 1:10:51

12M ago1:10:51

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The AFIN Board of Directors has decided to run a series of science-related webinars for the benefit of producers and other interested parties. To start with we thought we will have a session about the new Resilient Agriculture Landscape Program (RALP) which is intended for our producers and can bring up to $150,000 per producer for the next 3 years…

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Ducks Unlimited Canada Forage Programs with Charlotte Crawley 38:53

1y ago38:53

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Charlotte Crawley was raised on a mixed farming operation in Clanwilliam, MB. She received her Bachelor of Science in Animal Systems from the University of Manitoba in 2003 and headed to Alberta where she worked as a meat inspector at the Cargill plant in High River, followed by a two year position at Ballo Feeders feedlot. Charlotte returned to th…

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Why Change Feels Dangerous 2:13:54

1y ago2:13:54

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Today’s episode takes a holistic deep dive into why change feels dangerous. Across all human cultures over many millennia, some risk has always been inherent in the venture of change. Change in one’s social circumstances, environment, societal norms, and the shifting of seasons have always brought with them a certain threat of uncertainty. But toda…

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Producer Profile: Range Management & Grazing Mentorship with Ron Moss 46:27

1y ago46:27

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In this episode, we meet producer and Advanced Grazing Systems Mentor, Ron Moss. Ron grew up in Kelvington, Saskatchewan. When he was young they lived on a farm with crops and livestock such as cows, pigs and chickens. His parents also had a store and post office in our home. Along with these enterprises they also had a mail run, sold cream from mi…

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Increasing Pollinator Habitat with Kim Wolfe (Manitoba Agriculture) & Stephanie Frischie (Xerces Society) 53:19

1y ago53:19

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Kim Wolfe is a Research and Development Specialist - Ag Resources, with Manitoba Agriculture based in Portage la Prairie. She provides technical support for the Research and Innovation Program in the Department, which involves facilitating proposal reviews and helping researchers connect with industry. She has also spent the last five years working…

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Conclusions, The Final Episode with Daniel Vitalis & Grant Guiliano — WildFed Podcast #174 1:55:00

1y ago1:55:00

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It's the final episode of The WildFed Podcast, and Daniel and our show producer Grant Guiliano get together to reflect on the last few years of podcasting together, tie a bow on some of the recurring themes we've discussed on the show, as well as look to the future of WildFed. They chat about the value in reconnecting with the species in your lands…

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In the Shadow of Extinction with Dan Flores — WildFed Podcast #173 1:46:21

1y ago1:46:21

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Well, it’s finally here. The last interview of the WildFed Podcast. We'll be back next week with our producer Grant to do a final wrap-up, but as far as guest appearances go, who better to take us out than Dan Flores, and on what better topic than his new book, Wild New World. The book is incredible, even, dare we say, required reading for anyone w…

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Canadian Ag Safety Week & Farm Safety with Brenna Mahoney & Morag Marjerison of KAP 55:38

1y ago55:38

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Brenna Mahoney is currently the General Manager of Keystone Agricultural Producers. Brenna is focused on building a strong primary agriculture advocacy capacity in Manitoba, by ensuring communications and outreach are at the foundation of all organizational efforts. She has contributed to and built national coalitions and partnerships focused on ad…

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Uncommon Perspectives with A.J. DeRosa — WildFed Podcast #172 2:43:09

1y ago2:43:09

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A.J. DeRosa is the founder of Project Upland — a multi-media operation that produces, in addition to video and web-based content, a quarterly, subscription-based premium print magazine. He’s also the author of the deer hunting cult-classic, The Urban Deer Complex. An accomplished hunter, rabid conservationist, and success in the hunting industry, h…

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The HogFather with Jesse Griffiths — WildFed Podcast #171 1:09:45

1y ago1:09:45

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If anyone in America is deserving of the illustrious title of HogFather, it's Jesse Griffiths. He’s a hunter, fisherman, cook and co-owner of Dai Due Butcher Shop & Supper Club and New School of Traditional Cookery in Austin Texas. He’s also the author of the Afield, A Chef's Guide To Preparing and Cooking Wild Game and Fish, as well as his most re…

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