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Its been a long time...
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - December 01, 2021 00:11 - 19 minutesIn this episode I talk about where I have been the last year and where this podcast will be going. I also dive into the announcements of new investments into the agriculture tech industry from corporations like Amazon and Microsoft. With the addition of how great the show Yellowstone is and the ...
Percy Canadian Hero or Villain?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - October 22, 2020 05:33 - 38 minutesIn this episode I talk about how Canola originated from Rapeseed and the history behind this amazing plant. Recently a movie about the legal battle between a farmer and Monsanto was released in theaters this past week. Centering around the illegal usage of Roundup Ready Canola by Percy. Farmers ...
Matt Trefiak What You Need To Know About Beef
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - October 11, 2020 00:38 - 1 hourMatt Trefiak a purebred beef producer, Loran scholar, and university student talks about his journey in Ag and everything there is to know about beef. There is no topic about the cattle industry that is left unturned in this episode.
The Greatest Trade Show is Cancelled
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - October 01, 2020 02:49 - 22 minutesOn this episode I talk about my favourite memories from Agri-Trade and the saddening news that it has been cancelled this year. I also dive into how farmers around Milk River have dealt with soil erosion through the usage of shrubbery. I also talk about how my farm has dealt with soil erosion by...
Christine Suominen The Girl on Fire!!
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - September 24, 2020 05:17 - 1 hourIn this episode I speak to Christine Suominen who is a recent graduate from the U of L that has a degree in Agricultural Biotechnology, and in 2018 was named Student of the Year at the University of Lethbridge. She is extremely passionate about agriculture and promoting women in Ag. If you want ...
The Greatest Sandwich of All Time
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - September 18, 2020 01:14 - 37 minutesOn this Episode I talk about the greatest sandwich I ever made and how I lit it on fire by accident. I also dive into what exactly is Bill 156 and why the Ontario government is trying to pass it. If you want to laugh and learn something new give it a list
My Favourite Seeding Stories
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - May 21, 2020 03:31 - 27 minutesOn this episode I talk about my three favourite seeding stories. In the moment these were not funny, looking back now though they provide some great comedic relief. Stay safe out there.
Trudeau Sends Aid to Farmers?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - May 06, 2020 22:47 - 37 minutesOn this episode I give my thoughts and explain the aid that the Trudeau government is giving to the Canadian agriculture industry. If you want to learn more about what this 265 million dollars is going to be used for, or what producer groups have said about it then this is the episode for you. I...
There is Light at the End of the Tunnel
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - May 04, 2020 22:55 - 20 minutesOn this episode I describe what its been like these last few weeks as a farmer, as well as what has been in the news lately. Happy May the 4th!!
A Difficult Time in Agriculture
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - April 28, 2020 01:04 - 23 minutesOn this episode I discuss some recent events that have occurred within the agriculture industry. Ranging from packing plants being closed to a cash injection into the seafood industry from our federal government. Stay safe in these challenging times.
How I stumbled into Agriculture
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - April 21, 2020 00:32 - 46 minutesIn this episode I talk about how I found my passion for agriculture, where my agriculture journey started, where it has taken me, and the people that helped me along the way. Despite growing up on a farm and being surrounded by agriculture, I still had to find the fire and passion for agricultur...
How to Better Cope with COVID19
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - April 11, 2020 22:41 - 39 minutesThis is an amazing episode that I recorded with Shelly Qualtieri who has almost 30 years of experience in the space of mental health and so many other areas. We had a great chat about how to cope with the stress and anxiety caused by COVID and how we can be more productive when we are all in qua...
Discussing Mental Health in Agriculture
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - March 24, 2020 17:54 - 33 minutesOn this episode Rob from the Calgary Center For Suicide Prevention came onto the podcast to discuss mental health in agriculture. We had a great conversation about what exactly mental health is and how farmers can manage their stress and anxiety. We also talked about ways to reduce the stigma ar...
Karly and her Agriculture Journey
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - February 05, 2020 17:08 - 35 minutesOn this episode I chat with Karly about her journey from post secondary to the present where she is working full time in the agriculture industry. Karly and I also share stories about our knitting and canning experiences. I would highly recommend giving this episode a listen, especially if you a...
Stan the Man!
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - January 25, 2020 23:21 - 27 minutesOn this episode I talk to Stan the man who is an experienced farmer worker on a large farm operation. We had a great chat about agriculture and what he likes about the agriculture industry. If you are feeling like listening to a great easy listening episode then this is the one for you!
My Two Platforms for 2020
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - January 16, 2020 01:25 - 23 minutesOn this episode I dive into the two platforms that have me super excited for 2020. LinkedIn and Tik Tok I believe are going to have an awesome year and I think this episode will bring a lot of people value and stop any excuses they may have to not produce content on both Tik Tok and LinkedIn.
This is what it was like to attend the Youth Ag Summit
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - December 05, 2019 17:25 - 1 hourOn this episode I dive into what it was like to attend the Youth Agriculture Summit in Brazil which took 100 delegates from 45 countries to talk about ways to feed a growing population. While at this conference I toured a million acre farm! This is not an episode you want to miss!
Connor McKinnon Runs a Cattle Bed and Breakfast?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - November 02, 2019 21:26 - 42 minutesOn this Episode I chat with Connor McKinnon who is a 3rd year student at the University of Lethbridge. Connor talks to me about his family farm and its origins. We also talk about the BSE crisis and how it changed the direction of his family farm. Connor also talks about the trends he sees in th...
Our First Guest!!
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - October 01, 2019 03:26 - 45 minutesIn this episode we finally have our first guest!! One of my favourite episodes to record so far. In this episode My guest and I dive into everything from our biggest mess up while working on the farm. To how to solve the urban rural divide as well as what its like being an engineer at a urban do...
The Future of Family Farms
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - September 23, 2019 05:02 - 17 minutesOn this episode I dive into some issues I see that are effecting family farms today and how I believe this upcoming farming generation will solve them. This also sheds some light on what I believe this future generation is going to bring to the table in order to change the future of family farms.
Discussing a serious disease
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - June 21, 2019 02:42 - 20 minutesIn this episode I dive into the deadly disease that is African Swine Fever. This disease has been wrecking havoc across the world and has decimated the Chinese Swine industry. This is a really informative episode about how this disease has spread so quickly as well as the factors that contribute...
ZHERORisk for Greener Building
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green - June 20, 2019 17:00 - 27 minutesIn 2000, Curt Rapp founded The Tile Doctor out of consumer demand for comprehensive information related to the tile industry. The Company has actively built on The Tile Doctor brand by looking for true innovation, registering trademarks, seeking patents and expanding its quality product offering...
A Ray of Hope - Midcourse Correction Revisited
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green - May 23, 2019 14:00 - 30 minutesJohn A. Lanier joined the Ray C. Anderson Foundation as Executive Director in May 2013. Serving in this role has been an immense honor, and he feels privileged to work with his family to advance the legacy of Ray, his grandfather. Lanier's passion for environmental stewardship was sparked by Ray...
Making Building Supplies Toxin Free
Southeast Green - Speaking of Green - April 18, 2019 17:00 - 5 minutesZHERORisk The European Union (EU) paid for universities in Italy to conduct an R&D project aimed at lowering the safety, health and environmental risks associated with high performance flooring installation products to zero. Today, most flooring installation products are very corrosive and have...
What Has China Done?!?!
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - March 27, 2019 04:09 - 22 minutesOn this episode Emmett talks about everything you need to know about what is going on with Canadian Canola exports to China. As well as what could have caused this blockade.
The Most Important and Up and Coming Crop Is..
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - February 28, 2019 05:32 - 15 minutesOn this episode Emmett discusses what he believes will be the next up and coming crop. Be sure to listen to this one!! Emmett takes a side that you might not expect.
What is an NGO?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - February 15, 2019 06:42 - 25 minutesIn this episode Emmett talks about Non Government Organizations and how they affect and influence the agriculture industry, as well as what that may mean for the future of agriculture in Canada.
Corn Should Not Be in Your Beer?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - February 07, 2019 05:28 - 13 minutesIn this Episode Emmett discusses what happened in the Bud Light commercial, while providing a brief history of corn policies in the U.S as well as his thoughts on the whole issue.
Whats up with the Canadian Food Guide?
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - January 25, 2019 06:27 - 10 minutesIn this episode I give my thoughts and opinions on the changes made to the Canadian food guide as well as what this could mean for the future trends in agriculture.
Spraying Chemicals on Crops Kills People?!!
Ag Thoughts With Emmett - January 17, 2019 06:29 - 20 minutesOn todays episode we talk about chemicals as well as the recent news on Glyphosate a key ingredient in the chemical Round Up. We also debunk some common myths relating to Glyphosate residue in your food which seems to be a common media story lately. Give this episode a listen It is one of my fav...
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