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The truth about farm expansion with Monette Farms

Real Agriculture

In Episode 15 of The Truth About Ag Podcast, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout dive into the complex world of land management and expansion with Darrel Monette of Monette Farms. Known for its impressive —and sometimes controversial— growth over the past 15 years, Monette Farms has become a force across multiple regions. Read More

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The truth about driving change in agriculture with Kip Tom

Real Agriculture

In Episode 20 of The Truth About Ag, Kristjan Hebert and Evan Shout welcome Kip Tom, an Indiana-based agricultural leader whose career spans decades of hands-on experience, consulting, and innovation. From starting his journey straight out of high school on the family farm to being considered for roles within the U.S.

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Mind Your Farm Business, Ep. 99 — Recognizing and avoiding burnout

Real Agriculture

Farming is a high-stress profession that sees many participants shouldering heavy loads of worry and anxiety that can lead to burnout.

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Dwight Foster, titan of Ontario agriculture, passes

Real Agriculture

Husband of Ruth Ann and father to Ron, Greg, Brian, Allison, and Delores, Dwight was the ever-smiling face behind North Gower Grains, an integrated grain handling and drying facility, beef feedlot, and grain farm south of Ottawa, Read More On Thursday, January 2, 2025, Dwight Foster died, following a 5-year battle with colorectal cancer.

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Mind Your Farm Business — Ep. 101: Keeping the farm safe in the digital age

Real Agriculture

From identify theft, to phishing scams, to data breaches and ransom wear, cyber threats are just as real to individual farmers and farm businesses as they are to the general public.

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Farm Safety Roundup, Ep. 12: Material handling with Kristin Hoffman

Real Agriculture

The latest episode of the Farm Safety Roundup podcast, hosted by Shaun Haney, dives into the risks and precautions associated with material handling on farms. Unfortunately, agriculture Read More

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State agriculture departments seek to support new farmers with business and technical assistance services

NASDA

State agriculture officials expressed the need for farm technical assistance resources to support farmers in business management and farm transitions during the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture 2025 Winter Policy Conference. producers , with over one-million farming for 10 years or less.