• The Successors, Ep 21: Judging, range management, travel, and reaching new heights with drones
    Oct 21 2024

    Kaylie Krys did not think she would one day end up teaching at the college that kicked off her post-secondary education. Through practicing public speaking and judging with both 4-H and at the club level in college, Krys has combined her interest in rangeland management and livestock with new technology and leveraged both into a... Read More

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    38 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 20: Farm fresh, whole grains from the field to the kitchen
    Sep 10 2024

    Sarah Strautman didn't just have to navigate learning to parent; her motherhood journey included having to figure out how to nourish her kids who had food sensitivities. What started as finding safe foods for her kids to eat, ended up leading her on a whole-food journey, from field to plate and features some neat products,... Read More

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    33 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 19: Career path pivots, navigating industry challenges, and new opportunities
    Jul 11 2024

    No academic year is the same for Bevin Hamilton, as he helps guide students to tackle different industry challenges as the Animal Science Technology program head at Lakeland College at Vermilion, Alta The school year is non-stop for Hamilton, who also serves as an instructor judging team supervisor, and the commercial beef unit advisor for... Read More

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    34 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 18: Leveraging your network, when the stars align, and the club calf bug
    Jun 24 2024

    Did you know what you want to be at twelve years old? Kurtis Reid did, and he has spent his life chasing that dream, leveraging his network to make it happen. Joining me, Paige Warner, in this episode of The Successors is Kurtis Reid, Saskatchewan sales manager — independent business with Masterfeeds, host and creator... Read More

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    35 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 17: Supering hives, the challenge of bears, and raising queens
    Mar 28 2024

    We know what the seasons are like for cattle and grain farmers, but have you ever wondered what a typical season is like for a bee keeper or what challenges they might experience? Joining me, Paige Warner, in my first time as a podcast host is Brennen Smith, manager and co-owner of Baconian Bee Farm.... Read More

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    21 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 16: Growing your mind for business, moving away from pen and paper, and being open to change
    Jun 30 2023

    The Successors is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Kara Oosterhuis focusing on agriculture from the perspective of the up-and-coming generation. What does it take to change the original venture of your business? Why is it important to keep an open mind, even if you think you have everything planned out? And how do you... Read More

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    36 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 15: A love of soil, setting expectations, and rhizobia at the dinner table
    Jun 6 2023

    The Successors is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Kara Oosterhuis focusing on agriculture from the perspective of the up-and-coming generation. How do you decide it's time for a change? What does it take to become a better communicator? And why is it so crucial to not rule any opportunity out? Lara de Moissac, based... Read More

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    28 mins
  • The Successors, Ep 14: Changing technology, dairy industry troubles, and bringing your accountant to the conversation
    Mar 13 2023

    The Successors is a RealAgriculture podcast series hosted by Kara Oosterhuis focusing on agriculture from the perspective of the up-and-coming generation. How do you make the call on what technology to keep up with? When is the "right time" to get involved with politics? And who do you involve in your succession planning conversations? Gerrit... Read More

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    25 mins