WFS Feeding Success Podcast featuring Mike Menzi, Manager, Business Development, Farm Credit Canada. Mike talks about FCC programs available to help farmers through the COVID-19 situation.

Episode 141 Mike Swidersky September 26, 2019

Sep 26th, 2019 29m 6s

Mike Swidersky is a husband, father and a grazer of cattle and sheep in Melanchton, the high plains of Ontario. Listen to Mike as he talks about lessons learned through his work as a community pasture manager and farmer.

Episode 140 Cody Creelman September 19 2019

Sep 18th, 2019 40m 55s

Cody Creelman, Disruptor Cow Vet on life changes, keeping up in the digital world and jumping in with both feet.https://codycreelman.com/

Episode 139 Jamie Waldron September 5 2019

Sep 5th, 2019 30m 29s

Jamie Waldron is passionate about the art of butchery. Jamie has worked at some of the top butcher shops in Canada, helped craft menus and meat programs for restaurant groups, consulted for butcher shops, and has worked with and for abattoirs

Episode 138 Glenna Banda July 11, 2019

Jul 11th, 2019 31m 39s

Glenna Banda, recently hired Executive Director of AgScape (the voice of agriculture in Ontario classrooms) explains her path back to her rural roots, and some of the things she has in store for this crucial organization. https://agscape.ca/

Episode 137 Antony John June 27 2019

Jun 27th, 2019 30m

This week on the Ontario AgCast- Antony John (AKA “The Manic Organic”) and his wife Tina own and operate Soiled Reputation, an organic farm near Stratford, Ontario. Soiled Reputation supplies high end Southwestern Ontario restaurants with fre

Episode 136 Tamar Haspel June 20 2019

Jun 20th, 2019 40m 49s

This week on the Ontario AgCast- Can we have a public conversation about agriculture that isn’t polarized, vitriolic and, ultimately, counterproductive? Maybe, just maybe. Here’s a place to start. Tamar Haspel is a journalist and Oyster Farme

Episode 135 Gillian Greaves June 13, 2019

Jun 13th, 2019 30m 50s

Gillian Greaves is a city girl, born and raised. But that didn’t stop her from joining 4H and pursuing her passion in agriculture. Gillian is now Research and Production Technician at Southwest Vets, Chair of the Ontario Junior Swine Show and P

Episode 134 Sally Smith Pelleboer June 6, 2019

Jun 6th, 2019 35m 35s

Some people bring baggage to a marriage, Sally Smith-Pelleboer brought a herd of beef cows. Sally talks about dairy and beef farming in the heart of Oxford County. Her love of farming, family and cows is infectious- listen now!

Episode 133 Deb Stark May 30, 2019

May 30th, 2019 36m 41s

Deb Stark is a trailblazer. Deb has had a fascinating career, and continues to give back to Ontario agriculture by serving on several prominent boards, and mentoring the next generation of ag leaders. Deb was deputy minister in the Ontario

Episode 132 Sally Van Straaten May 23, 2019

May 23rd, 2019 35m 53s

Sally Van Straaten balances a busy life; family, work and making a contribution to Ontario agriculture. Sally, along with her husband Mike and their four children, is an egg and grain farmer from Stratford, Ontario. Listen as Sally talks about

Episode 131 Bloyce Thompson May 16, 2019

May 16th, 2019 29m 2s

Did you know that some of the world’s best Holstein cows come from Canada’s smallest province? Bloyce Thompson, owner of Eastside Holsteins in Prince Edward Island has a long list of accomplishments that are proof of this. We talk about breedin

Episode 130 Patricia Chuey May 2 2019

May 2nd, 2019 39m 38s

Patricia Chuey is a food and nutrition communications expert and renowned Canadian dietitian. Originally from Saskatchewan, Patricia now resides on Vancouver island with her family, where she is actively involved in sports nutrition and promoti

Episode 129 Stephanie Lee Stephenson April 25, 2019

Apr 25th, 2019 41m 44s

Stephanie Lee Stephenson has one of the most incredible stories you will ever hear.Stephanie has worked in the film industry, equipment sales and most recently with her husband on their dairy farm. Her journey into agriculture is one you want

Episode 128 Gordon Stock April 11, 2019

Apr 11th, 2019 34m 43s

Gordon Stock, Senior Policy Advisor and Government Relations for the Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ AssociationGordon, not Gord, talks about life after dairy farming and his exciting role in horticulture.

Episode 127 Steve McCabe April 4, 2019

Apr 4th, 2019 29m 53s

This week on the Ontario AgCast, Steve McCabe talks to us about his new role as Executive Director of the Agricultural Manufacturers of Canada, fly fishing and politics. Steve, craft beer and jeep aficionado, lends an interesting perspective on

Episode 126 Ryan Orr - The Log Farm March 21, 2019

Mar 21st, 2019 29m 18s

Ryan Orr and his family operate The Log Farm, a working farm right in the middle of Ottawa. With almost 1,000 visitors a day during maple syrup season, they have their hands full doing tours of their pioneer homestead, providing sweet samples a

Episode 125 Aaron Stevanus March 14, 2019

Mar 14th, 2019 27m 43s

Aaron Stevanus, Ontario Crop Farmer and Regional Manager for Pride Seeds, talks about his unique position in the middle of big ag, farmers markets and neighbouring urbanites. And why he’s the Greatest of All Time.

Episode 124 Ken Nicklas March 7, 2019

Mar 7th, 2019 37m 48s

Ken Nicklas- How a series of events led Ontario dairy farmer, Ken Nicklas to pack up and move across the world to pursue his dreams in Australia. {For the record, he doesn’t miss the snow}John Deere enthusiasts- you're going to love this one.

Episode 123 Randall Schwartzentruber February 28, 2019

Feb 28th, 2019 26m 26s

Solving complex problems via technology is Randall's mission. Randall Schwartzentruber talks about his latest invention, Bin Sentry (bin sensors) and what it means for Ontario Agriculture.

Episode 122 Romy Schill February 20, 2019

Feb 20th, 2019 34m 31s

Our sheep trilogy draws to a close as we interview Romy Schill, Ontario sheep farmer. Romy has a passion for farming, new fences and marketing wool.

Episode 121 Real Loud Lyndsey February 14, 2019

Feb 14th, 2019 41m 59s

What happens when an emerging tech company uses ancient technology to solve a problem? Sheep are not your typical lawn care company. Lyndsey Smith is louder than many, shorter than most and proves that you can take the girl out of Manitoba, but

Episode 120 Quintin McEwen February 7, 2019

Feb 6th, 2019 30m 53s

Whether it's saving kittens or calling out injustice against sheep farmers, Quintin McEwen does it all. He credits his farming roots with making him a better firefighter, a successful fair "ambassador" and an all around great guy. His hometown