Ontario AgCast – Larry Miller
Larry Miller, Member of Parliament for Bruce, Grey, Owen Sound, will proudly tell you that his Federal Riding boasts the second largest number of cattle in Canada. What would it take to make someone trade their overalls for a suit and tie to fight for agriculture as a career politician?
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Rock and Roll Podcast – Farming, Bagpipes, & History
Tonight I’m heading for the very first time to the Great White North, to Canada! Or to Endiang, in Southern Alberta to be exact, to talk to cattle and crop farmer, Stuart Somerville @Stuthefarmer
We talk about the prairies where he lives, and the kind of farming people are doing in that area, and some of the challenges they face there, including coyotes, cougars, plagues of gophers, and drought.
We discuss Stu’s 4th generation farming operation which stretches to 4000ac of barley and canola, and calving 350 head of Maine-Anjou Cattle this year
We go into his early career, and why he chose to be school teacher for several years, before eventually returning to the family farm and starting a family.
We discuss his plans to be ‘a proper cattleman’, and what that really means, and how he wants to replace as much of the tractor and quad work as much as possible with horses going forward.
We also talk about bagpipes! Stu’s been playing them since he was 7 years old, and has played at the world pipe band championships in Scotland in 2004.
We also discuss how he ran for Parliament twice in ’08 and ’10, how he’s trying to put something back into the industry by getting involved with the Alberta Beef Producers as a delegate, as well as talking about social media, and what he loves about it, and also how sometimes he wants to burn the whole thing down!
I also couldn’t talk to Stu without talking about his love of history, and why he’s so interested in both the early pioneers, and the native people of Canada, as well as his own family stories.
All this and much, much more.
Stu’s one of my favourite people to follow on twitter, and it was fantastic to finally speak to him, and learn more about his farming life in Alberta. Check it out folks..
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This episode is kindly sponsored by NFU Cymru. For more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org or www.rockandrollfarming.com
Rock and Roll Farming is extremely proud to be working in partnership with Farmer’s Guardian. For all the latest news and features from across the Ag industry, head to www.fginsight.com
Future of Agriculture – Biochar with Jim Loar of Cool Planet
Jim Loar is the President & CEO of Cool Planet, a company founded to provide innovative agricultural technologies that increase crop production at a low cost while reducing greenhouse gas throughout the atmosphere. The company’s current research focus is on their Cool Terra Engineered Biocarbon technology, a type of soil enhancer that improves soil health, reduces water consumption, and supports optimal fertilizer performance. Prior to joining Cool Planet in 2015, Jim was the VP of Operations at Wilbur-Ellis Company, the fourth largest agricultural retailer in the USA.
Today, Jim shares their company’s latest findings on Cool Terra and how it can help optimize crop output. He describes the science behind Cool Terra, the many benefits it imparts to both soil and farmer, and how it can help fight global warming. He also explains some of its most outstanding research findings, particularly when it comes to soil microbe health.
“We’re providing the habitat for the soil biology to colonize and grow and prosper.” – Jim Loar
This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:
- What is engineered biocarbon technology all about?
- What is BioChar and how can it be used in agriculture?
- The primary benefit of a treated BioChar material.
- The main findings of their lab tests on Cool Terra.
- How their product can help ease environmental use of pesticides.
- Why Cool Terra can help farmers have higher income.
- Cool Terra and its effects on the air we breathe.
- Is it economically feasible to move carbon around?
- Does the product need more nitrogen?
- Are other similar products standardized?
Jim Loar’s Words of Wisdom:
- When it comes to soil microbes, what we all hope for is we can put the good guys in a better position to outcompete the bad guys.
- Different farmers have different beliefs and different ways of thinking about their soil.
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Shark Farmer Podcast – Bob Hartsough heartache is a gift
Bob Hartsough got screwed big time… but he choose to forgive. Listen to how going though tough times prepared him to get through the darkest of days.
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Keeping Ag Real Podcast – Craft Beer, algae, glyphosate and Bud-wi-ser with Aidan Connelly
Join me while I chat with Chief Innovation Officer of Alltech, Inc., Aiden Connelly. We touch on numerous topics.
Keeping Ag Real Podcast – Brian Randolph – A will to live life to the fullest and spread positivity in his path
He’s faced near complete paralysis, having his legs amputated and being in a coma, twice. Despite these challenges, Brian Randolph is one of the most positive people I know. Unfortunately, his battles aren’t over and he needs your help. Brian is waiting for a kidney transplant and liver tissue donation. Take a listen to his incredible story, then return here to complete Mayo Clinic’s Living transplantation questionnaire to see if you might be a match.
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Rock and Roll Farming Podcast – Hear the one about the Farmer and the Environmentalist?
Tonight I’m heading down to Middlezoy in Somerset to talk to conservationist, wildlife photographer, naturalist, and writer, Simon Phelps.
Who said a farmer and an environmentalist couldn’t have a polite conversation?!
We discuss his background, and how the natural environment has always held a fascination to him, which led to studying Geography and Ecology at Uni, before hearing about his various roles in the sector, including ecological surveying in Dorset, and working as a youth engagement officer in the Midlands.
We then discuss his current role with Butterfly Conservation, working with farmers and landowners to advise them on managing their land for threatened species in Exmoor, Dartmoor, and Bodmin. We talk about the role that farmers play in managing the UK’s natural environment, and how working with them has changed his mind on a few things.
We discuss the idea of rewinding, and what that means to him, before moving on to hedge row management and what he believes that farmers should be doing differently with their hedges, and why they’re so important to the natural environment.
All this and much more.
It was great to talk to Simon, and hear that farmers and conservationists can work together in a positive way to benefit the UK countryside. Check it out folks..
This episode is sponsored by NFU Cymru. For more information please visit www.nfu-cymru.org.uk or www.rockandrollfarming.com
Rock & Roll Farming is proud to work in partnership with Farmer’s Guardian. For all the latest news and features from across the Ag industry, please visit www.fginsight.com
Rock & Roll Farming is a part of Farm & Rural Ag Network, for more great agriculture related podcasts and vlogs, please visit www.farmruralag.com
Future of Agriculture – Balancing Consumer Perspectives on Sustainability with Producer Realities with Ryan Sirolli of Danone North America
Ryan Sirolli is the Senior Director at Danone North America, a food company that focuses on dairy products such as milk, yogurt, and plant-based foods. Ryan is responsible for leading a team that serves to develop and execute agricultural sourcing and improve supply chain sustainability. He and his team emphasizes on soil health as well as creating alternative economic models that advocate both customer satisfaction and environmental sustainability.
Today, Ryan shares how Danone North America is part of a global sustainability project. He discusses many of the company’s current environmental advocacies and how the company has aligned its goals to meet the needs of both health and environmentally conscious consumers. He also provides insight with regards to the GMO and Non-GMO debate and shares his thoughts on the future of organic and sustainable agriculture.
“It’s our responsibility to make sure that whatever we source, whatever system the farmer chooses to use or whatever the consumer wants – it’s our responsibility to make sure we do it in the most sustainable way.” – Ryan Sirolli
This Week on The Future of Agriculture Podcast:
- Ryan’s educational background and experience.
- What is the Danone Pledge?
- The products Danone is focusing on.
- How they establish a level of trust with their customers and investors.
- The GMO vs. Non-GMO argument.
- Danone’s commitment to their customers and the environment.
- How they invest in soil health.
- How they define regenerative agriculture.
- The possibilities for their supply chain in the future.
Ryan Sirolli’s Words of Wisdom:
- The consumers are more proactive about their health. They want to know where their food is coming from, how it is being made, and they want to buy from brands they can trust.
- Environmental sustainability is now a major factor of what drives consumers to buy healthy products.
Connect with Ryan Sirolli:
Check Out Our Sponsor for the “Sustainability at Scale” Series
Have you ever heard of Marrone’s BIO WITH BITE? Marrone Bio Innovation offers crop pest protection for the modern organic and conventional production systems. To make sure every grower using their products realize the best possible return on investment, Marrone invests time and resources to thoroughly test and demonstrate the efficacy of those new state of the art products. With serious trial data to back it up! You can see more and connect directly with Marrone by visiting them at www.marronebio.com
Marrone is very proud to support The Future Of Agriculture blog series on sustainability in agriculture with Tim Hammerich.
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